JP2009022324A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables different performances to be executed per game parlor or game machine. <P>SOLUTION: A game machine starts a game using a game medium according to a prescribed input to execute a lottery and executes games under game states of multiple types according to the results of the lottery. It comprises a microphone 62 for inputting a voice 61 from outside, a liquid crystal display device 5, a speaker 21 or an LED lamp 29 for executing performances pertaining to games, the liquid crystal display device 5 and a touch panel 64 which combine to set how the voice 61 input relates to a performance pattern of the liquid crystal display device 5, the speaker 21 or the LED lamp 29. The liquid crystal display device 5, the speaker 21 or the LED lamp 29 is worked to execute performances following the performance pattern related to the voice 61 input from the microphone 62. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine or a pachinko that performs a game using a game medium.

  A so-called pachislot machine is provided with a liquid crystal display device that displays an effect image related to the game, a speaker that outputs an effect sound related to the game, and the like. Is called.

  In addition, such a gaming machine has been proposed that uses a microphone to which a sound signal such as voice is input. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a display device that displays announcement content that means a production sound by collecting and decoding the production sound output from the speaker of the gaming machine with a microphone. Patent Document 2 discloses a gaming machine in which a game is advanced by voice input to a microphone. Patent Document 3 discloses a gaming machine in which game information is notified by voice input to a microphone.

  Patent Document 4 discloses a gaming machine that adjusts the volume of a sound effect output from a speaker by detecting surrounding sounds with a microphone. Further, Patent Document 5 discloses a gaming machine that generates an additional sub sound based on ambient sounds collected by a microphone and outputs the sub sound from the speaker together with the sound effect according to the gaming state. Yes. Further, Patent Document 6 discloses a gaming machine that stops a rotating reel by voice input to a microphone instead of pressing input to a stop button.

  Patent Document 7 discloses a gaming machine that starts rotation of a reel and stops the rotating reel by voice input to a microphone. Further, Patent Document 8 discloses a gaming machine that starts rotation of a reel and stops the rotating reel by voice input using a bone conduction microphone. Patent Document 9 discloses a gaming machine that starts rotation of a reel and stops a rotating reel by voice input to a microphone.

  Patent Document 10 discloses a gaming machine that recognizes a player's voice in advance, starts rotation of the reel, and stops the rotating reel by voice input to the player's microphone. Yes. Also, in Patent Document 11, an arbitrary voice command from a player is registered in advance, and a gaming machine that starts rotation of a reel and stops a rotating reel by voice input to the microphone of this voice command. Is disclosed. Further, Patent Document 12 discloses a gaming machine that starts rotation of a reel by voice input to a microphone, stops a rotating reel, and executes voice input received in a wait state after releasing the weight. Has been.

  Further, Patent Document 13 discloses a gaming machine that starts rotation of a reel by voice input to a microphone, stops a rotating reel, and notifies the timing of voice input. Further, Patent Document 14 discloses a gaming machine in which rotation of a reel is started and a rotating reel is stopped by voice input to a microphone, and erroneous voice input is prevented. Further, in Patent Document 15, it is possible to start the rotation of the reel and stop the rotating reel by voice input to the microphone. The input to the start lever / stop button and the input to the microphone can be stopped. A gaming machine that can switch voice input is disclosed.

  Patent Document 16 discloses a gaming machine that starts rotation of a reel by voice input to a microphone, stops a rotating reel, and removes noise at the time of voice input. Further, Patent Document 17 holds a mobile phone, transmits / receives medal count data to / from the mobile phone, and relates to a call with the mobile phone when an earphone microphone is connected. A gaming machine that transmits and receives audio signals is disclosed. Further, in Patent Document 18, when a gaming machine belonging to a plurality of gaming machine groups has reached an advantageous state, the gaming machine has a speaker provided to that effect, and a microphone collects the sound. A gaming machine notification system for notifying the entire gaming machine group is disclosed.

  Further, Patent Document 19 discloses a gaming machine that outputs a player's voice input to a microphone from a speaker at a predetermined timing. Further, Patent Document 20 discloses a gaming machine that performs setting change by voice input to a microphone. Patent Document 21 discloses a gaming machine that creates a score using a player's voice input to a microphone and outputs a song based on the score from a speaker.

JP 2003-260175 A JP 2004-89608 A JP 2004-216044 A JP-A-2005-13306 JP 2005-131263 A JP 2005-168886 A JP 2005-168887 A JP 2005-168889 A JP 2005-204973 A JP 2005-204974 A JP 2005-204975 A JP 2005-204977 A JP 2005-204978 A JP 2005-204979 A JP 2005-204981 A JP 2005-204982 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-34868 JP 2006-115863 A JP 2007-29472 A JP 2007-68739 A JP 2007-111366 A

  By the way, in the game hall where the gaming machine is installed, by installing a bill or the like indicating information related to the setting of the gaming machine or information related to the event held at the gaming hall to the player, This information is directed to the player.

  However, in order to produce such information for the player, bills etc. are produced and the produced bills etc. are appropriately installed in the gaming machine during the operation, but such work is complicated and expensive. There was a problem. On the other hand, in order to produce such information for a player, if a game machine is simply provided with a function for executing an effect with a predetermined effect pattern, all the game machines execute effects with the same effect pattern. Or it becomes difficult to provide different effects at different timings for each gaming machine.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that may have a different performance for each game hall or gaming machine.

Means and effects for solving the problems

  The gaming machine according to the present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine or a pachinko that uses a gaming medium to play a game. The gaming machine according to the present invention has the following features to achieve the above object. In other words, the gaming machine of the present invention has the following features alone or in combination as appropriate.

  A first feature of the gaming machine according to the present invention for achieving the above object is that a game medium is used to start a game in accordance with a predetermined input, execute a lottery, and perform a plurality of types according to the lottery result. A gaming machine for executing a game under a gaming state, wherein a sound signal input means for inputting a sound signal from outside, an effect executing means for executing an effect relating to the game, the input sound signal and the effect executing means A setting unit that sets an association with the production pattern, and a control unit that causes the production execution unit to execute the production with the production pattern associated with the sound signal input by the sound signal input unit. is there.

According to this configuration, the association between the input sound signal and the effect pattern is set, and the effect execution unit executes the effect with the effect pattern associated with the sound signal input by the sound signal input unit.
Therefore, the effect pattern executed by a specific sound signal can be set differently for each gaming machine, and there may be a case where an effect different for each game hall or gaming machine can be provided.

  Note that sound signals refer to sound emitted from the mouth for human communication, vibration of information transmission media such as air and water, sound waves for transmitting other information, sound waves in a frequency band that can be heard by humans (possible Audible sound) and sound waves (non-audible sound) in a frequency band that cannot be heard by humans.

  In addition, the effect is the display of an image on a liquid crystal display device, the blinking and lighting of an LED lamp, the BGM by a speaker, the generation of a game sound effect, the operation of an effect such as a Don-chan doll waving a flag provided on the housing, Other productions are included.

  A second feature of the gaming machine according to the present invention is that the sound signal is a non-audible sound.

According to this configuration, the effect executing means executes the effect by causing the sound signal input means to input the inaudible sound.
Therefore, the exercise can be executed by the effect execution means without causing the player to recognize in advance that the effect will be executed. In addition, it is possible to input a sound signal with a large volume, and the sound signal can be input more reliably.

  A third feature of the gaming machine according to the present invention is that the sound signal is an audible sound.

According to this structure, an effect execution means performs an effect by inputting an audible sound to a sound signal input means.
Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize in advance that the effect is executed, and to make the player easily recognize the exercise by the effect executing means.

  A fourth feature of the gaming machine according to the present invention is that the setting unit sets associations between one sound signal and the plurality of effect patterns.

According to this configuration, a plurality of effect patterns are associated with one sound signal, and the one sound signal is input to the sound signal input means, whereby the effect is executed with the plurality of effect patterns.
Therefore, there are cases where the effects can be enriched by combining the effect patterns for the player, and more different effects can be provided for each game hall or game machine.

  An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a so-called “pachi-slot machine”, which is operated by the player's operation so that a specific winning mode is established based on the symbols displayed by stopping the variation display of a plurality of symbols. Fluctuation display can be stopped. Note that the gaming machine plays a game using a game medium such as a coin or a medal, a game ball, a token, etc., or a card or the like that stores information on a game value given to or given to the player. In the following description, the game medium and the game value will be described as medals.

(Mechanical configuration of the gaming machine 1)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the gaming machine 1. A liquid crystal display device 5 as an effect execution means and a setting means is installed on the front surface of the cabinet 2 as a casing forming the entire gaming machine 1. The liquid crystal display device 5 can display a pseudo reel (not shown) synchronized with three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, which will be described later, an effect image 63 by a character, and the like.

  A reel display window 2 a that opens obliquely upward is formed below the liquid crystal display device 5. Three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as symbol display means are provided at the back of the reel display window 2a. Each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has a symbol row formed of a plurality of symbols on its outer peripheral surface. The symbol row consists of a plurality of types of symbols with code numbers “00” to “20”. Specifically, the pattern includes “red 7”, “blue 7”, “cherry”, “bell”, “watermelon”, and “Replay”. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rpm). “Red 7” and “Blue 7” in the symbol sequence are set as constituting a specific winning mode. Here, the specific winning mode means a winning mode in which a bonus of BB (big bonus) or RB (regular bonus) described later is established.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a total of nine symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are visible from the front of the cabinet 2 in the vertical direction. In addition, five pay lines are set corresponding to the stop positions of the nine symbols that can be visually recognized. That is, a top line, a center line, and a bottom line that horizontally traverse three symbols arranged in the vertical direction, a cross down line, and a cross up line that traverse in an oblique direction are provided. Each of these pay lines may be displayed so as to be visible to the player, or may not be displayed.

  By operating a 1-BET button 11 and a maximum BET button 12, which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22, one winning line (center line only), 2 At the time of betting (the 1-BET button 11 is operated twice (pressed) or two medals are inserted), three (in addition to the center line, the top line and the bottom line), the maximum number (three in this embodiment) At the time of betting, 5 (3 in addition to 2 betting, cross-down line, cross-up line) are activated. The winning line is related to the success or failure of the winning combination. Specifically, the winning combination of the predetermined combination is established by stopping and displaying the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination in a predetermined position corresponding to any activated winning line. Will be. In the following description, the activated winning line may be referred to as an activated line.

  On the left side of the reel display window 2a, a display unit 17 for displaying the number of payouts and the number of credits is provided. The display unit 17 is a 7-segment display and displays a numerical value of up to 4 digits. The left two-digit portion displays the number of stored medals (number of credits), and the right two-digit portion displays the number of medals paid out when a winning is established.

  On the right side of the display unit 17, a medal insertion lamp 18, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, and a maximum BET lamp 9c are provided. The medal insertion lamp 18 blinks when the medal insertion can be accepted. Note that one game ends when all reels stop, or when medals are paid out, when medals are paid out.

  A game start display lamp 19 and a replay lamp 20 are provided on the left side of the display unit 17. The game start display lamp 19 is lit when at least one of the winning lines is activated. The replay lamp 20 is turned on when winning a “replay” described later. That is, when the replay lamp 20 is lit, the game can be started without inserting medals.

  A pedestal portion 10 having a horizontal surface is formed below the reel display window 2a and the display portion 17. On the left side of the pedestal 10, a 1-BET button 11 and a maximum BET button 12 are provided. The 1-BET button 11 makes one of the credited medals bet on the game by one pressing operation, and two of the credited medals by two pressing operations. The number of bets on the game. The maximum BET button 12 sets the maximum number of bets that can be bet on one game (three in this embodiment) to be bet on the game. By operating the BET buttons 11 and 12, the above-described winning line is activated.

  Further, a stored medal settlement button 14 (hereinafter referred to as a C / P button 14) is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal portion 10 to switch credit / payout of medals acquired by the player by a push operation. Yes. When “payout” is selected by switching the C / P button 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 provided in the lower front portion, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving unit 16. . On the other hand, when “credit” is selected, the number of medals is stored as credits in a memory (for example, a RAM 33 described later) provided in the gaming machine 1.

  A start lever 6 for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a player's operation is attached to the right side of the C / P button 14 so as to be rotatable within a predetermined angular range. Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10, respectively.

  On the right side of the pedestal portion 10, a medal slot 22 is provided. Furthermore, speakers 21L and 21R as performance execution means are provided on the left and right above the cabinet 2, and LED lamps 29 as performance execution means are provided between the speakers 21L and 21R, depending on the gaming state. With the production, it is blinking. Further, a speaker 21B as an effect executing means is also provided on the right side of the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a translucent touch panel 64 is provided on the front surface of the liquid crystal display device 5. The touch panel 64 as setting means has a configuration in which switch parts are arranged in a matrix by arranging signal lines in the horizontal direction (X direction) and the vertical direction (Y direction). Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the touch panel 64 uses, as a touch panel signal, two-dimensional position data including the X direction and the Y direction of the switch unit brought into a contact state by the pressing force when pressed from the front side with the finger 100 or the like. By outputting, the pressed position can be determined.

  On the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a microphone 62 is provided as sound signal input means for inputting a sound signal from the outside. Here, the sound signal includes sound emitted from the mouth to convey the intention, vibration of an information transmission medium such as air and water, and other sound waves that transmit information. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the microphone 62 inputs a sound “Don-chan time” uttered through the loudspeaker 200 as a sound signal.

  A key hole is provided on the right side of the front surface of the cabinet 2. When changing various settings of the gaming machine 1, a key is inserted into the key hole, and an operation switch inside the cabinet 2 is released by releasing the key. To change the setting. The key sensor 60 is provided in the keyhole portion and detects whether or not the key is unlocked (opened).

  FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an effect image 63 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 by execution of an effect control processing routine described later. The effect image 63 is an image “Don-chan makes a V-sign” as an effect pattern, and is displayed when a sound “Don-chan time” as a sound signal is input to the microphone 62. As will be described later, the effect image 63 is associated with a sound “Don-chan time” as a sound signal.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an effect pattern setting screen for setting an association between a sound signal pattern and an effect pattern. The effect pattern setting screen includes a sound signal pattern 101 indicating a predetermined sound signal pattern, an effect pattern 102 indicating a predetermined effect pattern, a setting OK button 103 for saving the setting, and a setting clear button 104 for deleting the setting. Become. The effect pattern setting screen is a screen for setting what effect is to be performed based on the sound signal input to the microphone 62. As shown in FIG. 3, the association between the sound signal pattern and the effect pattern is displayed in a form in which the sound signal pattern 101 and the effect pattern 102 are connected by a line.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, as the sound signal pattern 101, a sound signal pattern 101 a called “Don-chan time”, a sound signal pattern 101 b called a non-audible sound A, and a sound called a non-audible sound B A signal pattern 101 c, a sound signal pattern 101 d of voice “Don-chan flag swing”, and a sound signal pattern 101 e of non-audible sound C are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The triangles displayed above and below the sound signal pattern 101 indicate buttons provided for scrolling the sound signal pattern 101 up and down to display other sound signal patterns 101.

  In addition, as the effect pattern 102, an effect pattern 102 a that “displays an image 63 with Don-chan signing V on the liquid crystal display device 5” and an effect pattern 102 b that “makes the background color of the liquid crystal display device 5 blue” , An effect pattern 102c for stopping all effects, an effect pattern 102d for "LED lamp 29 blinks red", and an image (not shown) of Don-chan waving a flag on the liquid crystal display device 5 Is displayed. The triangles displayed above and below the effect pattern 102 indicate buttons provided for scrolling the effect pattern 102 up and down to display other effect patterns 102.

  The existing association shown in FIG. 3 will be described. The sound signal pattern 101a of the sound “Don-chan Time” includes an effect pattern 102a of “displaying an image of Don-chan signing V on the liquid crystal display device 5” and “making the background color of the liquid crystal display device 5 blue”. Is associated with the production pattern 102b. Further, the sound signal pattern 101c of the non-audible sound B is associated with the effect pattern 102c that stops all effects. Further, the sound signal pattern 101d of the sound “Don-chan flag swing” and the sound signal pattern 101e of the non-audible sound C “activate an image (not shown) of Don-chan waving a flag on the liquid crystal display device 5”. Associated with the pattern 102e. That is, it is possible to associate one predetermined sound signal with a plurality of effect patterns, associate one sound signal with one effect pattern, and associate a plurality of sound signal patterns with one effect pattern.

  The sound signal pattern 101 and the effect pattern 102 are associated by connecting the sound signal pattern 101 and the effect pattern 102 to be associated with the finger 100 or the like while pressing the touch panel 64 by executing an effect pattern setting processing routine described later. An association is made. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the sound signal pattern 101b of the non-audible sound A and the effect pattern 102d of “flashing the LED lamp 29 in red” are associated with each other.

Thus, the association between the input sound signal and the effect pattern is set, and the liquid crystal display device 5, the speaker 21 and / or the LED lamp 29 execute the effect in the effect pattern associated with the sound signal input by the microphone 62. .
Therefore, the effect pattern executed by a specific sound signal can be set differently for each gaming machine, and there may be a case where an effect different for each game hall or gaming machine can be provided.

In addition, in this way, when the non-audible sound is input to the microphone 62, the liquid crystal display device 5, the speaker 21, and / or the LED lamp 29 execute an effect.
Therefore, the exercise can be executed by the effect execution means without causing the player to recognize in advance that the effect will be executed. In addition, it is possible to input a sound signal with a large volume, and the sound signal can be input more reliably.

In addition, as described above, when the audible sound is input to the microphone 62, the liquid crystal display device 5, the speaker 21, and / or the LED lamp 29 execute an effect.
Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize in advance that the effect is executed, and to make the player easily recognize the exercise by the effect executing means.

In addition, as described above, when a plurality of effect patterns are associated with one sound signal and the one sound signal is input to the microphone 62, the effect is executed with the plurality of effect patterns.
Therefore, there are cases where the effects can be enriched by combining the effect patterns for the player, and more different effects can be provided for each game hall or game machine.

  In the present embodiment, the sound signal is “Don-chan time”, that is, a sound wave in a frequency band that can be heard by humans. However, in the present invention, a predetermined sound associated with the effect pattern is used. If it is a signal, it will not specifically limit to this. For example, it may be a sound wave (non-audible sound) in a frequency band that cannot be heard by humans, or may be a non-audible sound obtained by directly increasing the frequency of the sound, or encoding the sound. In addition, the sound encoded may be a non-audible sound by increasing the frequency. In addition, a sound wave having a specific waveform may be used as long as it is a predetermined sound signal associated with an effect pattern, not a voice. Note that the frequency of human audible sound is generally about 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz depending on individual differences.

  In the present embodiment, the sound signal pattern is the sound signal pattern 101a to 101e. However, in the present invention, the sound signal pattern is not particularly limited as long as it is a predetermined sound signal.

  In the present embodiment, the effect patterns are the effect patterns 102a to 102e. However, in the present invention, the effect patterns are not particularly limited as long as they are predetermined effects. The production means display of an image on the liquid crystal display device 5, blinking and lighting of the LED lamp 29, generation of BGM by the speakers 21L, 21R, and 21B, generation of game sound effects, and a Don-chan doll waving a flag provided in the cabinet 2. This includes operations of productions such as other productions.

  In the present embodiment, the setting unit associates the sound signal pattern 101 with the effect pattern 102 by pressing the touch panel 64, but is not particularly limited thereto.

  In the present embodiment, the sound signal input means inputs the sound emitted from the loudspeaker 200. However, the present invention is not particularly limited to this. There is no need to use the loudspeaker 200.

(Electric configuration of gaming machine 1: main control circuit 71)
Operation of the gaming machine 1 configured as described above is controlled by a main control circuit 71 provided on the main board and a sub control circuit 72 provided on the sub board, as shown in FIG. The main control circuit 71 shown in FIG. 4 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are main board side storage means.

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generator 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be sampled. The random number generator 36 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range. The sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the random numbers sampled by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32.

  In addition, as a means for random number sampling, you may comprise so that random number sampling may be performed within the microcomputer 30, ie, on the operation program of CPU31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  Various information is temporarily stored in the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. For example, the game state, the number of medals inserted in one game, the number of medals paid out in one game, and the like are stored.

  On the other hand, the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 stores the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R according to the operation of the probability lottery table and the stop button that are used for determination of random number sampling that is performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation). Various data tables such as a stop table group for determining a stop mode, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the like are stored. The ROM 32 stores a program for executing each processing routine such as a main routine described later.

  The main actuators whose operation is controlled by the control signal from the microcomputer 30 include various lamps (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c, medal insertion lamp 18, game start display lamp. 19), a display unit 17 for displaying the number of payouts and the number of credits, a hopper 40 (including a drive unit for payout) that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41, There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R that rotationally drive the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  Furthermore, a motor drive circuit 39 that drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 that drives and controls the hopper 40, a lamp drive circuit 45 that drives and controls various lamps, and a display unit that drives and controls the display unit 17. A drive circuit 48 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31 via the I / O port 38. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31, and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main control circuit 71 is connected to input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for generating a control command. Main input signal generating means include a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11S, a maximum BET switch 12S, a C / P switch 14S, a inserted medal sensor 22S, a reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 47, and a payout completion signal. There is a circuit 44. These are also connected to the CPU 31 via the I / O port 38.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The inserted medal sensor 22 </ b> S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a reel stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. The payout completion signal circuit 44 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  The reel position detection circuit 47 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a reel position detection signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The CPU 31 grasps the current reel position based on the received reel position detection signal and transmits the reel position detection signal to the sub-control circuit 72.

(Electric configuration of the gaming machine 1: sub-control circuit 72)
The main control circuit 71 is connected to the sub control circuit 72 so that commands and information can be output in one direction. As shown in FIG. 5, the sub control circuit 72 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on a control command (command) from the main control circuit 71, sound output control from the speakers 21 </ b> L, 21 </ b> R, 21 </ b> B, The light output from the LED lamp 29 is controlled.

  The sub-control circuit 72 is configured on a sub-board different from the main board constituting the main control circuit 71, and includes a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “sub-microcomputer”) 73 as a main component, and displays on the liquid crystal display device 5. Image control circuit 81 for controlling sound, sound source IC 78 for controlling sound output from speakers 21L, 21R, and 21B, power amplifier 79 as an amplifier, LED drive circuit 77 for driving LED lamp 29, and sound waves input from microphone 62 A sound signal processing circuit 66 that performs processing for conversion into sound signal data, and an interface circuit 65 that relays the signal from the key sensor 60 and the signal from the touch panel 64 to the sub CPU 74 are provided.

  The sub microcomputer 73 includes a sub CPU 74 that performs a control operation in accordance with a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, a program ROM 75 serving as a sub board-side storage unit, and a work RAM 76. The program ROM 75 stores an effect process routine (not shown) executed by the sub CPU 74, an effect pattern setting process routine, an effect control process routine, and a control program such as data indicating the sound signal pattern 101, which will be described later.

  The work RAM 76 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 74 executes the control program. The work RAM 76 also stores various data such as the internal winning combination received from the main control circuit 71, the type of stop table corresponding to the internal winning combination, the game state, the sound signal pattern 101 and the effect pattern 102. Association data and the like are stored.

  The sub control circuit 72 does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but may be configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the sub CPU 74.

  The image control circuit 81 includes an image control IC 82, an image control work RAM 83, an image ROM 86, and a video RAM 87. The image control IC 82 determines the display contents on the liquid crystal display device 5 according to the image control program based on the parameters set by the sub microcomputer 73. The image control work RAM 83 is configured as temporary storage means (buffer) when the image control program is executed by the image control IC 82. The image ROM 86 stores image data for forming the effect image 63 and the like. The video RAM 87 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 82 forms an image.

(Game state)
The gaming machine 1 configured as described above causes four types of game states to appear: “general gaming state”, “RT gaming state”, “RB gaming state”, and “BB gaming state”. Each of these “four types” of game states basically includes the types of roles that may be won internally, the probability of internally winning replays, the types of bonuses that can be established, and internal winnings. It is distinguished by the relationship with winning a prize.

  The “general gaming state” basically means a gaming state in which an expected value of a so-called “participation rate” (a gaming value given to a player with respect to a unit gaming value bet on a game) is smaller than “1”. This is a gaming state that is most disadvantageous for the player as compared to other gaming states.

  In the “general gaming state”, when the BB or RB is won internally and the BB or RB is not won, the symbol combination corresponding to the BB or RB is basically on the winning line over one or more games. It is allowed to line up along. When BB or RB is won internally in the “general gaming state”, the internal winning combination is set as a carryover combination and is carried over to the subsequent game. Here, the carry-over of the internal winning combination means that the BB and RB can be won even if the BB and RB are not internally won in the next and subsequent games. Specifically, in the internal winning state, BB and RB are not won internally, but when the internal winning combination is “None”, BB and RB can be won.

  The “BB gaming state” is generated when the BB is won internally and the BB is won in the “general gaming state” or the “replay time (RT) gaming state”. The BB winning is established by arranging “red 7-red 7-red 7” or “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” along the active line in the “general gaming state”. The “BB gaming state” ends when the payout of a predetermined number of medals is completed. Further, in the present embodiment, “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” and “Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7” are internally independent and can be internally awarded simultaneously. There is sex.

  The “RB gaming state” has a higher expected value of the payout rate than the “general gaming state”, and is the most advantageous gaming state for the player as compared to other gaming states. In the present embodiment, the “RB gaming state” occurs when an RB (regular bonus) is won in the “general gaming state” or the “RT gaming state”. In other words, the RB winning is established by arranging “red 7-red 7-blue 7” along the active line in the “general gaming state” or the “RT gaming state”. The transition between the game states is performed when a combination of bonus symbols is displayed on the winning line.

  In the present embodiment, the “RT gaming state” is a gaming state that occurs after the “BB gaming state” or the “RB gaming state”. In the “RT gaming state”, the probability of winning a replay where the next game can be performed without inserting a medal is higher than in the “general gaming state”. That is, in the “RT gaming state”, there is a higher possibility that a game can be performed without reducing the number of medals than in the “general gaming state”, so that the number of medals can be increased little by little. Further, in the present embodiment, the “RT gaming state” is terminated when winning the “cherry small role” and shifts to the “general gaming state”.

  In the “RT gaming state”, a notification effect for navigating the player so as not to win the “cherry small role” may be executed. In addition, the start condition of the RT gaming state is not limited to after the “BB gaming state” or “RB gaming state”, and when the BB or RB is won internally, when the symbols of BB or RB are aligned, ”When a specific symbol is aligned, when“ BB gaming state ”or“ RB gaming state ”is completed, or when a predetermined number of games has elapsed since the specific symbol is aligned in“ general gaming state ”, It can be.

(Pattern combination and number of payouts)
Next, a description will be given of the relationship between the gaming state, the symbol combination indicating the winning, and the number of medals paid out. In the general gaming state, there is a possibility of winning “BB”, “RB”, “Replay”, “Watermelon Minor”, “Bell Minor” and “Cherry Minor” . “BB” is established by arranging “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” and “red 7-red 7-red 7” along the active line. The number of medals to be paid out when BB or RB is established is “0”. Further, “replay” is established by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay”. When a re-game winning is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals. In the case of a watermelon small part, a bell small part, and a cherry small part, six, ten, and six medals are paid out, respectively.

  In the BB game state, there is a possibility of winning a replay (replay), a watermelon small part, a bell small part, or a cherry small part. In this embodiment, BB and RB are not won in the BB gaming state.

  In the RB game state, there is a possibility of winning a replay (replay), a watermelon small part, a bell small part, and a cherry small part. In the case of a watermelon small part, a bell small part, and a cherry small part, six, ten, and six medals are paid out, respectively. In the present embodiment, in the RB gaming state, “BB” and “RB” are not won.

(Operation of gaming machine 1: main control circuit 71)
In the above configuration, the control operation of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to the main routine shown in FIG.

  First, when the power is turned on, the gaming machine 1 enters a state in which a game can be executed as a game execution means by executing the main routine of FIG. 6 in the main control circuit 71 and is not shown in the sub control circuit 72. By executing the effect processing routine, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an effect image or the like, or outputs sound from the speakers 21L, 21R, and 21B, or enters a state where these can be performed.

(Operation of main control circuit 71: main routine)
When the main routine is executed by the main control circuit 71, as shown in FIG. 6, first, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (A1). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the predetermined stored contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (A2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program for the next game, etc. I do. Next, a standby state is entered until there is an input from the inserted medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11S and 12S (A3). When there is an input from the inserted medal sensor 22S, a medal insertion signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Then, it is determined whether or not the start switch 6S is turned on by operating the start lever 6 (A4).

  When the start switch 6S is not turned on (A4: NO), the CPU 31 waits for input by repeating the process of A4. When the start switch 6S is turned on (A4: YES), the reel A rotation process is performed, and a reel rotation signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (A5). Thereafter, random numbers for lottery are extracted (A6). Then, by executing the game state monitoring process, the game state in the current game is confirmed and set (A7). That is, the game state of the current game is set to any one of the general game state, the BB game state, the RB game state, and the replay time (RT) game state, and a game state signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Further, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process (A8), and determines an internal winning combination in accordance with a probability lottery table (not shown) and a game state. The determined internal winning combination is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. In the present embodiment, since a lottery is drawn for each combination, there is a possibility that a plurality of combinations will be won internally.

  In the present embodiment, a small combination and bonus can be drawn simultaneously, and in the RT gaming state, the winning probability of the re-playing combination is set to a value increased. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the bonus internal winning combination is carried over, but the small internal winning combination is not carried over and the bonus internal winning combination is not stocked.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 executes a stop table group selection process (A9). Specifically, a specific stop table group is selected using the type of internal winning combination. The stop table group is used when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped in the subsequent reel rotation stop processing. Here, the stop table signal is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. Next, reel rotation stop processing as stop control means is executed (A10). That is, the sliding frame number determination process for determining the number of sliding frames at the timing when any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is pressed is performed. Specifically, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the determined (selected) stop table, the determined internal winning combination, and the like. Subsequently, the reel corresponding to the stop button for which the stop operation has been performed is rotated by the number of sliding frames and then stopped. Each time the stop button 7L, 7C or 7R is operated and the corresponding reel is stopped, a reel stop signal (left, middle, right) is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Further, when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, an all-reel stop signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72.

  Next, a winning determination is made (A11). The winning determination is to identify a winning combination (a winning combination) based on a stop mode of each symbol of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Then, a winning signal as information indicating a winning combination or not winning is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Thereafter, the acquired medal is credited or paid out (A12). Specifically, when a medal is acquired by winning, the payout number display unit 18 displays the acquired number of medals. Then, by switching the C / P button 14 by the player, it is determined whether to credit the acquired medal into the gaming machine 1 or pay out the medal from the medal payout exit 15. The credited medals can be bet by pressing the BET buttons 11 and 12 in the next game. Note that there is no payout at the time of bonus winning, and payout is made only at the time of winning a small role.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is “BB gaming state” or “RB gaming state” (A13). When it is determined that the gaming state is “BB gaming state” or “RB gaming state” (A13: YES), a bonus payout number check process is performed (A15). Specifically, when the predetermined payout number has been reached, the bonus ends.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the bonus is over (A15). If it is determined that the bonus has not ended (A15: NO), the process of A2 is re-executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the bonus is ended (A15: YES), a bonus end process is executed (A16), and a bonus end signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72.

  Next, it is determined whether or not RT is started (A17). For example, when the bonus is BB or when the bonus is RB and a predetermined combination (bell, replay) is established in the last game of RB, it is determined that RT has started. If it is determined that the RT has started (A17: YES), the RT gaming state is set (A18), and the process of A2 is re-executed. Specifically, the RT start signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the gaming state is changed (set) to the RT gaming state. A predetermined RT number is set according to the type of bonus.

  On the other hand, in the process of A17, when it is determined that the RT has not started (A17: NO), the game state is shifted to the general game state (A23), and the process of A2 is re-executed.

  On the other hand, in the process of A13, when it is determined that the gaming state is not “BB gaming state” or “RB gaming state” (A13: NO), it is determined whether or not a bonus is won (A19). Specifically, if the winning combination is “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” or “Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7”, it is determined that the bonus has been won. If it is determined that the bonus is won (A19: YES), the gaming state is set to the bonus gaming state (A20), and the process of A2 is executed again.

  On the other hand, in the process of A19, when it is determined that the bonus has not been won (A19: NO), it is determined whether or not the RT has ended (A21). Specifically, when the number of RTs is “0” or a cherry is won, it is determined that RT has ended. If it is determined that the RT has not ended (A21: NO), the number of RTs stored in the RAM 33 is subtracted, and the process of A2 is executed again. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RT has ended (A21: YES), RT end processing is performed (A22), and an RT end signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Next, the game state is set to the general game state (A23), and the process of A2 is executed again.

(Operation of gaming machine 1: sub-control circuit 72)
When various processes are executed by the main routine in the main control circuit 71, results and contents corresponding to the processes are input to the sub-control circuit 72 as commands and data. In the sub control circuit 72, an effect processing routine or the like (not shown) is executed independently. Then, by executing the effect processing routine, a pseudo reel (not shown), an effect image based on the command, and the like are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. For example, when a command indicating the insertion of medals is input, an effect image that prompts the user to operate the start lever 6 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Further, with the production from the liquid crystal display device 5 or independently, the production with the light output from the LED lamp 29 and the production with the sound output from the speakers 21L, 21R, and 21B are performed.

(Operation of sub-control circuit 72: effect pattern setting processing routine)
Further, the sub control circuit 72 executes the effect pattern setting process routine shown in FIG. 7 in parallel with the effect process routine.

  That is, when the effect pattern setting process routine is executed, as shown in FIG. 7, first, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the key is opened from the key sensor 60 via the interface circuit 65 (B1). ), And waits until it is determined that the key is open (B1: NO). On the other hand, when it is determined that the key is open (B1: YES), the effect pattern setting screen shown in FIG. 3 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (B2). Next, the association between the sound signal pattern 101 and the effect pattern 102 stored in the work RAM 76 is displayed on the effect pattern setting screen (B3).

  Next, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the touch panel 64 via the interface circuit 65 (B4), and the process waits until there is an input from the touch panel (B4: NO). On the other hand, if it is determined that there is an input from the touch panel (B4: YES), it is determined whether the input from the touch panel is a result of pressing the setting clear button 104 (B5). If it is determined that the setting clear button 104 has been pressed (B5: YES), the association between the sound signal pattern 101 and the effect pattern 102 stored in the work RAM 76 is deleted (B6), and the process of B4 is performed. Return to.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting clear button 104 has not been pressed (B5: NO), it is determined whether or not the input on the touch panel has been made by pressing the setting OK button 103 (B7). If it is determined that the set OK button 103 is pressed (B8: YES), the association between the sound signal pattern 101 and the effect pattern 102 set on the effect pattern setting screen is stored in the work RAM 76, and the effect is generated. The pattern setting screen is ended (erased) (B8), and the process returns to B1.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting OK button 103 is not pressed (B7: NO), it is determined whether or not the input on the touch panel is an operation for associating the sound signal pattern 101 and the effect pattern 102 (B9). ). If it is determined that the operation is to associate the sound signal pattern 101 and the production pattern 102 (B9: YES), the association between the corresponding sound signal pattern 101 and the production pattern 102 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5 by a line. Display (B10) and return to the process of B4. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation is not an operation for associating the sound signal pattern 101 and the effect pattern 102 (B9: NO), the process returns to B4.

(Operation of sub-control circuit 72: effect control processing routine)
Further, the sub control circuit 72 executes the effect control process routine shown in FIG. 8 in parallel with the effect process routine.

  That is, when the effect control processing routine is executed, as shown in FIG. 8, first, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not a sound signal is input from the microphone 62 via the sound signal processing circuit 66 (C1). ), And waits until a sound signal is input (C1: NO). On the other hand, if it is determined that a sound signal has been input (C1: YES), it is determined whether or not it matches a predetermined sound signal pattern (C2). Specifically, it is performed based on whether or not the sound signal data input from the sound signal processing circuit 66 matches the data indicating the sound signal pattern stored in the program ROM 75. When it is determined that it does not match the predetermined sound signal pattern (C2: NO), the process returns to C1. On the other hand, if it is determined that it matches the predetermined sound signal (C2: YES), it is determined whether or not there is an effect pattern associated with the matched sound signal pattern (C3). Specifically, in the association data between the sound signal pattern 101 and the effect pattern 102 stored in the work RAM 76, an effect pattern in which the matched sound signal pattern is associated with the key is searched. If the corresponding data is found as a result of the search, it is determined that there is an associated effect pattern. If the corresponding data is not found as a result of the search, it is determined that there is no related effect pattern. If it is determined that there is no effect pattern associated with the matched sound signal pattern (C3: NO), the process returns to C1. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is an effect pattern associated with the matched sound signal pattern (C3: YES), the effect is executed with the associated effect pattern (C4), and the process returns to C1. The production means display of an image on the liquid crystal display device 5, blinking and lighting of the LED lamp 29, generation of BGM by the speakers 21L, 21R, and 21B, generation of game sound effects, and a Don-chan doll waving a flag provided in the cabinet 2. This includes operations of productions such as other productions.

(effect)
Thus, the association between the input sound signal and the effect pattern is set, and the liquid crystal display device 5, the speaker 21 and / or the LED lamp 29 execute the effect in the effect pattern associated with the sound signal input by the microphone 62. .
Therefore, the effect pattern executed by a specific sound signal can be set differently for each gaming machine, and there may be a case where an effect different for each game hall or gaming machine can be provided.

In addition, in this way, when the non-audible sound is input to the microphone 62, the liquid crystal display device 5, the speaker 21, and / or the LED lamp 29 execute an effect.
Therefore, the exercise can be executed by the effect execution means without causing the player to recognize in advance that the effect will be executed. In addition, it is possible to input a sound signal with a large volume, and the sound signal can be input more reliably.

In addition, as described above, when the audible sound is input to the microphone 62, the liquid crystal display device 5, the speaker 21, and / or the LED lamp 29 execute an effect.
Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize in advance that the effect is executed, and to make the player easily recognize the exercise by the effect executing means.

In addition, as described above, when a plurality of effect patterns are associated with one sound signal and the one sound signal is input to the microphone 62, the effect is executed with the plurality of effect patterns.
Therefore, there are cases where the effects can be enriched by combining the effect patterns for the player, and more different effects can be provided for each game hall or game machine.

  In the present embodiment, the setting means displays a predetermined setting screen on the liquid crystal display device 5 and sets the association between the sound signal pattern 101 and the effect pattern 102 by input from the touch panel 64. However, it is not particularly limited to this. For example, you may comprise so that it may set by the predetermined switch provided in the cabinet 2. FIG.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the setting means is in a state where the association between the sound signal pattern 101 and the effect pattern 102 can be set when the key sensor 60 unlocks the key. There is no particular limitation. For example, a state where the association between the sound signal pattern 101 and the effect pattern 102 can be set by inputting a predetermined sound signal to the sound signal input means (speaker 21). According to this, an input member required in order to be able to set the above association can be omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the setting unit uses the touch panel 64 as a setting input unit. However, the present invention is not particularly limited to this. For example, as long as it is an input means which can input, the stop button 7L or the start lever 6 etc. may be sufficient.

  In the present embodiment, the sound signal input means is the microphone 62, but the present invention is not particularly limited as long as the sound signal can be input in the present invention.

  Further, the control means determines whether or not the input sound signal is a sound signal associated with the effect pattern based on the specific frequency component of the sound signal (sound) input to the sound signal input means. A sound signal determination means is included.

(Outline of this embodiment)
As described above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment uses a game medium to start a game in accordance with a predetermined input, execute a lottery, and play a game under a plurality of types of gaming states according to the lottery result. A sound signal input means (such as a microphone 62) for inputting a sound signal from the outside, and an effect execution means for executing an effect related to the game (the liquid crystal display device 5, the speaker 21, the LED lamp 29, and the sub-game machine). The control circuit 72), setting means (the liquid crystal display device 5, the touch panel 64, the sub-control circuit 72, etc.) for setting the association between the input sound signal and the effect pattern of the effect execution means, and the sound signal input means. Control means (work RAM 76, sub-control circuit 72, etc.) that causes the effect execution means to execute the effect in an effect pattern associated with the sound signal.

According to this configuration, the association between the input sound signal and the production pattern is set, and the liquid crystal display device 5, the speaker 21 and / or the LED lamp 29 produce the production in the production pattern associated with the sound signal input by the microphone 62. Execute.
Therefore, the effect pattern executed by a specific sound signal can be set differently for each gaming machine, and there may be a case where an effect different for each game hall or gaming machine can be provided.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the sound signal is configured to be a non-audible sound. According to this configuration, when the non-audible sound is input to the microphone 62, the liquid crystal display device 5, the speaker 21, and / or the LED lamp 29 execute an effect.
Therefore, the exercise can be executed by the effect execution means without causing the player to recognize in advance that the effect will be executed. In addition, it is possible to input a sound signal with a large volume, and the sound signal can be input more reliably.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the sound signal is configured to be an audible sound. According to this configuration, when the audible sound is input to the microphone 62, the liquid crystal display device 5, the speaker 21, and / or the LED lamp 29 execute an effect.
Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize in advance that the effect is executed, and to make the player easily recognize the exercise by the effect executing means.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the setting means is configured to set the association between one sound signal and the plurality of effect patterns. According to this configuration, a plurality of effect patterns are associated with one sound signal, and the one sound signal is input to the microphone 62, whereby the effect is executed with the plurality of effect patterns.
Therefore, there are cases where the effects can be enriched by combining the effect patterns for the player, and more different effects can be provided for each game hall or game machine.

(Modification of this embodiment)
As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it only showed the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention, A specific structure etc. can change a design suitably. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment may include the following configuration in addition to or overlapping with the configuration in the above-described embodiment.

  That is, the gaming machine has a game value providing means for providing a player with a game value when a predetermined game result is displayed, and an internal winning combination for determining a predetermined combination as an internal winning combination based on a game start command signal. Specific to the determination means, the stop control means for displaying the winning mode on the variation display means based on the internal winning combination, the effect display control means for displaying the effect mode related to the game on the effect display means, and the game result display means Before the game result is displayed, the notice display control means for displaying the notice mode on the notice display means that the specific game result may be displayed, and the specific game result is displayed on the game result display means. Prior to display, a notice display control means for displaying a notice mode on the notice display means that a specific game result is displayed, a display control means for controlling display of the game result display means, and a game result display means Is a display stop command means provided at a position where the player can operate to output a stop command signal for stopping the variable display of part or all of the variable display means, and an internal winning combination determining means for a predetermined unit game. Internal winning combination carry-over means to carry over a specific combination determined as an internal winning combination as an internal winning combination in the next unit game, and a specific to store and store a specific combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means as an internal winning combination There may be provided at least one or more combination accumulating means and accumulated specific combination winning means that uses the specific combination stored and stored by the specific combination accumulation means as an internal winning combination.

  Here, the above-mentioned “game result display means” includes a change display means, an effect display means, a notice display means, and the like. They may be separate display devices, or may be predetermined display units (sprites, 3D objects having different depths) provided in a single display device. Further, they may be displayed in an overlapping manner. Further, one or more sounds, 1 or more lights, 1 or more colors, 1 or more images, 1 or more odors, or any one of one or more feels (vibration, pressure) The player may be notified by a plurality or all of them.

  The “game value giving means” includes advantageous state generating means such as a program for giving (paying out) game values (coins), and also includes payout of award media, recording on a magnetic card, and game score addition.

  The “display control means” includes a stop control means, an effect display control means, a notice display control means, and the like. It may be provided on a single substrate, may be provided on a plurality of separate substrates, or the stop control means may be provided on the same substrate as the internal winning combination determining means. Furthermore, the effect display control means and the notification display control means may be provided on a separate board from the internal winning combination determining means. (It may be a separate body.)

  The “variable display means” displays a still image, a moving image, and the like, and is composed of one or a plurality of symbol display units that display a moving display using a reel or a disk, and variably display or stop a plurality of types of symbols. . For example, a pachislot machine or video slot symbol, a pachinko special symbol, a sound diagram, a judgment symbol, or the like is displayed. Moreover, what is necessary is just to display a specific winning mode as a game result.

  The “display stop command means” may output a signal for stopping one, a plurality, or all of the variable display, such as an effect display means, a fluctuation display means, a notice display means, etc. One may be provided corresponding to the part (the display part is a symbol display part or the like). Alternatively, a plurality of display units may be provided corresponding to one display unit (the display unit is a symbol display unit or the like).

  The “advantageous state generating means” may be anything as long as it continues to be advantageous to the player during a plurality of game units. For example, a program for performing generation determination, continuation determination, midway end determination, generation, continuation, end, and the like. The “internal winning combination determining means” includes an internal winning combination lottery means, an internal winning combination carry over means, a specific combination accumulating means, an accumulated specific combination winning means, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the “game machine” includes a pachinko machine, a pachislot machine, a video slot, and the like. The “game result” includes a winning mode, a losing mode, a production mode, a notification mode, and the like. The “specific winning mode” includes a specific symbol display (“3”, “7”, etc.), a specific symbol combination display (“777”, “776”, etc.), and a specific symbol among a plurality of symbols. Contains (single cherry, double cherry, etc.).

  The “disappearance mode” includes modes other than the winning mode displayed on the variation display means, the production mode, the notification mode, and the like. The “predetermined game result” includes a winning mode and the like. “Direction mode” is a mode in which waiting for customers, during game, between games, winning (front, middle, rear), advantageous state (front, middle, rear), etc., or their game information (game guidance) Including the notification mode and other modes, characters such as “big hit”, “bonus”, “out”, and the number of continuations of the advantageous state are also included.

  The “notice mode” includes a mode for notifying a player that a predetermined internal winning combination or a specific internal winning combination may be determined, a mode for notifying a player, and a production mode thereof. . “Do n’t you? ","bell? ”,“ A big hit? ], “Bonus winning? ], "Game procedure navigation function win? ”Etc. are also included. The “notification mode” is a mode in which the player is notified that a predetermined internal winning combination or a specific internal winning combination has been determined, or a predetermined internal winning combination or a specific internal winning combination is not determined. This includes a mode for notifying the player of this, and a production mode. “Big hit confirmed”, “Bonus confirmed”, “Outgoed confirmed”, “Bell confirmed”, “Game procedure navigation function win? ”Etc. are also included.

  “Aspect” includes one or more symbol (moving / still) images, one or more character (moving / still) images, one or more background (moving / still) images, one or more balloons (moving / still) ) Image, one or more characters, one figure, predetermined operation of one or more movable objects, etc. One or more lamps are lit, blinking, etc. One or more speaker sounds are included. “Game information” includes game concept (background), game rules, operation explanation, reach eyes, chance eyes, explanation of roles / replays, explanation of advantageous states (BB, RB, etc.), advantageous states (BB, RB, etc.) , Probability, number of games elapsed since a predetermined time (bonus, BB, RB, predetermined operation, etc.).

  The “game start command means” includes a start lever, a switch such as a spin button, a game medium input, a symbol start port (gate), and the like. The “display stop command means” includes a button, a lever, a program (time measuring means), and the like. “Design display means” includes CRT, LCD, plasma display, 7-segment display, dot matrix, lamp, LED, fluorescent lamp, EL, electronic paper, flexible LED, flexible liquid crystal, liquid crystal projector, reel, disk, movable object, etc. including. The thing with which they were provided in plural, the thing with which they were combined, etc. are included.

  The “internal winning combination” includes one or more combinations determined as an internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means from a plurality of combinations. The “winning combination” includes a combination in which a winning mode corresponding to the internal winning combination is displayed. “Game value” includes payout of award media (coins, medals, game balls), game result storage media (predetermined writing to a magnetic card, etc., replay, score addition, occurrence of advantageous state, etc.) (Prize medium) ”includes coins, medals, game balls, money, banknotes, magnetic cards, and the like.

  In addition, one or more of the following may be applied as a combination in a pachislot or the like. A single bonus or internal winning combination in which the probability that the small winning combination is determined to be an internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means is high for only one unit game (1 game). Regular bonus that determines the chance that the small role will be determined as an internal winning combination is high only during multiple unit games, and the probability that the internal winning combination determination means determines the regular bonus as an internal winning combination only during multiple unit games An internal winning combination navigating function for notifying information regarding the big bonus having a high probability and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means before the operation of the display stop command means by the player. A push order navigating function for notifying information related to the stop pattern selected by the stop pattern selection means before the player operates the display stop command means. A game procedure navigation function for notifying a game procedure that is advantageous to a player.

  For example, the internal winning combination navigating function described above is a reel stop pattern (for example, the first left reel is first notified before the left, middle, and right reel stop buttons corresponding to the left reel, middle reel, and right reel are stopped. , Then stop the middle reel, and finally stop the right reel, similarly left reel stop → right reel stop → middle reel stop pattern, middle reel stop → right reel stop → left reel stop pattern, 6 types of left reel stop → left reel stop → right reel stop pattern, right reel stop → left reel stop → middle reel stop pattern, right reel stop → middle reel stop → left reel stop pattern, etc.) In addition, a reel stop navigating function or the like in which a predetermined winning mode is obtained in the fluctuation display means by stopping the right reel stop button is included. The reel stop navigation function is a predetermined time (for example, first, second, third, etc.) without navigating the stop order of all reels (including image display means for variably displaying symbols other than reels). It also includes a navigation function for notifying the player of the reel to be stopped. In addition, the variable display means may include a predetermined winning mode when the reel is stopped in a state where a predetermined symbol is displayed on the reel to be stopped a predetermined time. Also included is a function for stopping a symbol with a minimum movement (or a substantially minimum fluctuation) from an output of a stop command signal from a display stop command means by a player, and a replay that can start a game of one unit game without inserting a game medium.

  In addition, one unit game may be applied to one of the following, for example. From the output of the game start command signal from the game start command means to the display of the game result. From the operation of the start lever until the game result is displayed on the fluctuation display means (predetermined display means). From the operation of the start lever until a specific display (for example, specific character information, a specific character, a specific image) is displayed on a predetermined display means. It is configured to output a game start command signal when the bet button is operated by the player, or when the game medal is inserted by the player, etc., and the change display means from the operation of the bet button or the insertion of the game medal Until the game result is displayed. It is configured to output a game start command signal when the bet button is operated by the player, or when a game medal is inserted by the player, etc., and a predetermined display is made from the operation of the bet button or insertion of the game medal. Until the specific display is displayed on the means, the symbol starting means for outputting the game start command signal detects winning or passing of the game medium (for example, a game ball), and then the game result is displayed on the fluctuation display means (predetermined display means). Until is displayed. A specific display (for example, specific character information, specific character, specific image) is displayed on the predetermined display means after the symbol starting means for outputting the game start command signal detects winning or passing of the game medium. Until. In addition, a plurality of unit games of continuous or intermittent multiple times may be applied to the plurality of unit games.

The perspective view of the game machine which is embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the effect image 63 which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays. Explanatory drawing which shows the production pattern setting screen which sets association with the pattern of a sound signal, and the production pattern. The block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit of a game machine. The block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of a game machine. The flowchart figure which shows the main routine which a main control circuit performs. The flowchart figure which shows the production pattern setting process routine which a sub-control circuit performs. The flowchart figure which shows the presentation control process routine which a sub-control circuit performs.

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1 Game Machine 5 Liquid Crystal Display 21 Speaker 21L / 21R / 21B Speaker (Left / Right / Bottom)
29 LED lamp 60 Key sensor 61 Audio 62 Microphone 63 Production image 64 Touch panel 71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 200 Loudspeaker

Claims (4)

A gaming machine that uses a game medium to start a game according to a predetermined input, execute lottery, and execute a game under a plurality of types of gaming states according to the lottery result,
Sound signal input means for inputting a sound signal from the outside;
Effect execution means for executing effects related to the game;
Setting means for setting an association between the input sound signal and the effect pattern of the effect executing means;
Control means for causing the effect execution means to execute the effect in the effect pattern associated with the sound signal input by the sound signal input means;
A gaming machine characterized by including:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the sound signal is a non-audible sound.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the sound signal is an audible sound. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the setting means sets an association between one sound signal and a plurality of the effect patterns.

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