JP2009022442A - Game system and game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suitably transmit the contents of in-hall broadcasting to a player even when the sound volume of the in-hall broadcasting is suppressed. <P>SOLUTION: Audible sound inputted to a hall side microphone 213 that a hall computer 200 has is converted to no-audible sound by the hall computer 200 and outputted from an in-hall speaker 214. The non-audible sound inputted to a microphone 103 that the game machine 1 has is converted to image data and displayed at a liquid crystal display device 5 as a character image 61. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming system and a gaming machine having a microphone to which sound is input.

  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 sound 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 hall, an event is notified to a player in the hall or an advertisement is performed by in-store broadcasting.

  However, in-store broadcasts are easily erased by sounds emitted by gaming machines. Therefore, although there is a tendency to increase the volume of in-store broadcasting, there is a foolishness that in-store broadcasting interferes with the game of the player.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming system and a gaming machine capable of suitably transmitting the contents of the in-store broadcast to the player even if the volume of the in-store broadcast is suppressed.

Means and effects for solving the problems

  The gaming system of the present invention comprises an audible sound input means for inputting an audible sound from the outside, a non-audible sound generating means for generating a non-audible sound based on the audible sound input to the audible sound input means, A hall having non-audible sound output means capable of outputting an audible sound to the outside, and non-audible sound output control means for outputting the non-audible sound created by the non-audible sound creation means from the non-audible sound output means. A computer, a game execution means for executing lottery in accordance with a predetermined input of the player, and executing a game under a plurality of types of gaming states according to the lottery result, and a character image display means for displaying a character image A non-audible sound input means for inputting the non-audible sound from the outside, a non-audible sound recognition means for recognizing the non-audible sound input to the non-audible sound input means, and the non-audible sound recognition means The non-recognized A gaming machine comprising: a non-audible sound converting means for converting an audible sound into image data; and a character image display control means for causing the character image display means to display the image data as the character image. .

  According to the above configuration, the non-audible sound based on the audible sound input to the audible sound input means of the hall computer is output from the non-audible sound output means and input to the non-audible sound input means of the gaming machine, It is converted into image data and displayed on the character image display means as a character image. Therefore, when the audible sound related to the in-store broadcast is input to the audible sound input means by the hall side, even if it is difficult for the player to recognize the in-store broadcast output from the in-store speaker provided in the hall, By causing the player to recognize the character image related to the in-store broadcast displayed on the character image display means, the contents of the in-store broadcast can be transmitted to the player. Thereby, even if the volume of the in-store broadcast is suppressed, the contents of the in-store broadcast can be suitably transmitted to the player.

  In the gaming system of the present invention, the hall computer can output an audible sound to the outside from the audible sound output means and the audible sound input to the audible sound input means from the audible sound output means. And a sound output control means. According to the above configuration, since the audible sound input to the audible sound input means of the hall computer is output from the audible sound output means, the audible sound input to the audible sound input means can be directly used as an in-store broadcast. Can do.

  In the gaming system of the present invention, the hall computer may further include a volume adjusting unit that adjusts a volume of the non-audible sound created by the non-audible sound creating unit. According to the above configuration, since the volume of the non-audible sound created by the non-audible sound creating means is adjusted, the volume is adjusted to a level suitable for input to the non-audible sound input means of the gaming machine, thereby An audible sound can be suitably input to the non-audible sound input means.

  Further, the gaming machine of the present invention executes a lottery in response to a player's predetermined input, and according to the lottery result, a game executing means for executing a game under a plurality of types of gaming states, and a character image. A character image display means for displaying; a non-audible sound input means for inputting a non-audible sound from outside; a non-audible sound recognition means for recognizing the non-audible sound input to the non-audible sound input means; A non-audible sound conversion means for converting the non-audible sound recognized by the audible sound recognition means into image data; and a character image display control means for displaying the image data as the character image on the character image display means. It is characterized by that.

  According to said structure, the non-audible sound input into the non-audible sound input means is converted into image data, and is displayed on a character image display means as a character image. Therefore, when non-audible sound related to in-store broadcasting is input to the non-audible sound input means by the hall side, it is difficult for the player to recognize the in-store broadcast output from the in-store speaker provided in the hall. In addition, the content of the in-store broadcast can be transmitted to the player by causing the player to recognize the character image related to the in-store broadcast displayed on the character image display means. Thereby, even if the volume of the in-store broadcast is suppressed, the contents of the in-store broadcast can be suitably transmitted to the player.

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

  The gaming system according to the present embodiment includes a gaming machine 1 and a hall computer 200 as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is a so-called “pachi-slot machine”, and a specific winning mode is established based on the symbols displayed by stopping the variable display of a plurality of symbols on the winning line. The variation display can be stopped by detecting the player's operation. The gaming machine 1 plays a game using a game medium such as a coin or a medal, a game ball, etc., or a card or the like that stores information on a game value given to or given to a player. In the following description, medals will be used as game media and game values.

(Mechanical configuration of the gaming machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, a liquid crystal display device 5 serving as a character image display means is installed on the front surface of a cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1. The liquid crystal display device 5 can display the pseudo reels 4L, 4C, and 4R in synchronism with three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, which will be described later, and can display an effect image by a character or the like. Yes.

  The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a transparent liquid crystal panel configured in normally white, and a backlight that illuminates the transparent liquid crystal panel from the back side. Note that normally white is a configuration in which white display is performed (light transmitted to the display surface side is visible from the outside) in a state where the liquid crystal is not driven.

  Below the liquid crystal display device 5, a reel display window 2 c opened obliquely upward is formed. Three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided at the back of the reel display window 2c. 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.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays the pseudo reels 4L, 4C, 4R, the character image 61, an effect image (not shown), and the like. The character image 61 will be described later. The pseudo reels 4L, 4C, and 4R are displayed so as to be synchronized with the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and the same symbol rows as those on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are scroll-displayed and stopped. . Specifically, the pseudo reels 4L, 4C, and 4R start scroll display simultaneously with the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and stop scroll display as rotation of each reel stops.

  As shown in FIG. 2, each of the symbols on the pseudo reels 4L, 4C, and 4R can be visually recognized in a total of nine symbols, three in the vertical direction from the front of the cabinet 2. 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 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d that horizontally traverse three symbols arranged in the vertical direction are provided, and a cross down line 8a and a cross up line 8e that traverse diagonally.

  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 is provided (only the center line 8c). When two bets are made (the 1-BET button 11 is operated twice (pressed) or two medals are inserted), three (in addition to the center line 8c, the top line 8b, the bottom line 8d), the maximum number (this embodiment) In the case of 3 bets), 5 (3 cross-line 8a and cross-up line 8e) are activated in addition to 3 (2 bets). The winning lines 8a to 8e are related to 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.

  The scroll mode of the pseudo reels 4L, 4C, and 4R is the same as the rotation mode of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Moreover, the stop mode of the pseudo reels 4L, 4C, and 4R is the same as the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. For this reason, the player can advance the game depending on the pseudo reels 4L, 4C, and 4R without depending on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  Returning to FIG. 1, on the left side of the reel display window 2c, 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 to be paid out when 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. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are lit according to the number of medals (hereinafter, also referred to as BET number) bet to play one game (unit game). Note that one game ends when all reels are stopped, 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 pay lines 8a to 8e 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 2c 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 pay lines 8a to 8e are 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 at the lower front, and the medals received 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, 3R, and 3C 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.

  Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the cabinet 2. An LED lamp 29 is provided between the two speakers 21L and 21R, and blinks or the like in accordance with an effect corresponding to the gaming state. Further, a speaker 21B is provided on the right side of the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front.

  On the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a microphone 103 is provided as a non-audible sound input unit to which a non-audible sound output from an in-store speaker 214 described later is input. A non-audible sound is a sound that cannot be heard by the human ear. On the other hand, an audible sound is a sound that can be heard by a human ear.

  The non-audible sound input to the microphone 103 is recognized by a sub CPU 74 described later, converted into image data, and scroll-displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 as a character image 61 as shown in FIG. The scroll direction is from right to left, but may be other directions.

  Here, the character image 61 displays the contents of the in-store broadcast in the hall to the player. That is, when a real voice (audible sound) related to the in-store broadcast emitted by the store clerk in the hall is input to the hall-side microphone 213, which will be described later, this real voice is output from the in-store speaker 214 as an audible sound. In addition, the real voice (audible sound) is converted into a non-audible sound and output from the in-store speaker 214, whereby each non-audible sound is picked up by the microphone 103 and displayed on the liquid crystal display of each of the plurality of gaming machines 1 It is displayed as a character image 61 in the device 5. That is, the contents of the in-store broadcast are audibly transmitted to the player by the audible sound output from the in-store speaker 214 and visually transmitted to the player by the character image 61 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. .

  Thus, a non-audible sound based on the audible sound input to the hall-side microphone 213 of the hall computer 200 is output from the in-store speaker 214, input to the microphone 103 of the gaming machine 1, and converted into image data. The character image 61 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Therefore, even if it is difficult for the player to recognize the in-store broadcast made of the audible sound output from the in-store speaker 214 provided in the hall, the audible sound related to the in-store broadcast is input to the hall side microphone 213 by the hall side. Thus, the content of the in-store broadcast can be transmitted to the player by causing the player to recognize the character image 61 related to the in-store broadcast displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Thereby, even if the volume of the in-store broadcast is suppressed, the contents of the in-store broadcast can be suitably transmitted to the player.

(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 as the game execution means shown in FIG. 3 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and a circuit for random number sampling is added thereto. 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.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the number of internal winning combinations determined by one sampled random number is not limited to “1” but may be “2”. Specifically, a bonus and a small combination may be simultaneously determined as an internal winning combination, or a small combination and another small combination may be simultaneously determined as an internal winning combination. However, “Replay” and other small roles are not determined as internal winning combinations at the same time.

  As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. 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 replay lamp 20), a display unit 17, a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 for storing medals and paying out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41, and reels 3L and 3C. There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R that rotationally drive 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 accordance with the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 47 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 44 generates a signal for detecting the completion of 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.

(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. 4, the sub-control circuit 72 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on control commands (commands) from the main control circuit 71, sound output control from the speakers 21L / 21R / 21B, LED lamps The light output control from 29 and the sound input control to the microphone 103 are performed.

  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. The first image control circuit 81 and the second image control circuit 91 for controlling the sound, the sound source IC 78 for controlling the sound output from the speakers 21L, 21R, and 21B, the power amplifier 79 as an amplifier, and the LED drive circuit for driving the LED lamp 29 77, an audio processing circuit 105 for digitally processing the audio input to the microphone 103 is 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 a control program such as a display execution processing routine executed by the sub CPU 74 and an effect processing routine (not shown).

  The work RAM 76 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 74 executes the control program. The work RAM 76 stores various data such as the internal winning combination received from the main control circuit 71 and the type of stop table corresponding to the internal winning combination. The work RAM 76 temporarily stores data relating to non-audible sounds input to the microphone 103.

  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 first 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 pseudo reels 4L, 4C, 4R, an effect image (not shown), and the like. The video RAM 87 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 82 forms an image. As described above, the first image control circuit 81 controls the images related to the game such as the pseudo reels 4L, 4C, and 4R and the effect images.

  The second image control circuit 91 has the same configuration as the first image control circuit 81, and the image ROM included in the second image control circuit 91 stores image data for forming the character image 61. . As described above, the second image control circuit 91 controls the character image 61.

  The sub CPU 74 as non-audible sound recognition means recognizes the non-audible sound input to the microphone 103. The sub CPU 74 as non-audible sound converting means converts the recognized non-audible sound into image data. The sub CPU 74 as the character image display control means displays the image data on the liquid crystal display device 5 as the character image 61.

(Game state)
The gaming machine 1 configured as described above causes four types of gaming states to appear: “general gaming state”, “RT gaming state”, “BB gaming state”, and “RB 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.

  The “RT gaming state” is a gaming state that has a higher probability of internal winning in replay than the “general gaming state”. The “RT gaming state” is generated when, in the “general gaming state”, RT (replay time) is won internally and RT is won. The RT prize is established when “bell-replay-replay” is arranged along the active line in the “general gaming state”. Further, the “RT gaming state” is generated with a predetermined probability after the “BB gaming state” or the “RB gaming state” ends. The “RT gaming state” ends when a unit game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 games). However, when a BB or RB winning is established in the “RT gaming state”, the “RT gaming state” ends immediately. In addition, when a prize for a specific small role (in this embodiment, a cherry small role) is established in the “RT gaming state”, a so-called puncture occurs, and the “RT gaming state” ends immediately. The replay time (RT) refers to a period during which the gaming state is “RT gaming state”.

  The “BB gaming state” is generated when a player wins a BB in the “general gaming state” or “RT gaming state” by internally winning BB (big bonus). 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” or the “RT gaming state”. The “BB gaming state” ends when the payout of medals of a predetermined number (eg, 240) or more is completed.

  The “RB gaming state” is generated when RB (regular bonus) is won internally in the “general gaming state” or the “RT gaming state” and the RB is won. 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 “RB gaming state” ends when the payout of medals of a predetermined number (for example, 120) or more is completed.

(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 and the RT gaming state, the prizes are “BB”, “RB”, “Replay”, “Watermelon Minor”, “Bell Minor” and “Cherry Minor”. there is a possibility. “BB” is established by arranging “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” or “red 7-red 7-red 7” along the active line. “RB” is established by arranging “red 7-red 7-blue 7” along the active line. The number of medals to be paid out at this time 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 general gaming state, there is a possibility of winning “RT”. “RT” is established by arranging “bell-replay-replay” along the active line. The number of medals to be paid out at this time is “0”. When the winning of “RT” is established, the gaming state becomes the RT gaming state, and the probability of internally winning a replay (replay) in a predetermined number of games thereafter increases.

  In the general gaming state and the RT gaming state, when BB and RB are won internally, the internal winning combination is set as a carryover combination and is carried over to subsequent games. 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, when the internal winning combination is “None”, BB or RB can be won. However, two or more carryovers cannot be set at the same time.

  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 the BB gaming state, “RT”, “BB”, and “RB” are not won. In the RB gaming state, there is a possibility of winning a replay (replay), a watermelon small part, a bell small part, or 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 RB gaming state, “RT”, “BB”, and “RB” are not won.

(Mechanical configuration of hall computer 200)
As shown in FIG. 1, in addition to a monitor, a keyboard, a mouse, and the like, the hall computer 200 includes a hall-side microphone 213 serving as an audible sound input means for inputting the real voice (audible sound) of a hall clerk, The audible sound input to the microphone 213 is output as an in-store broadcast, and the in-store speaker 214 as an audible sound output means that outputs a non-audible sound based on the audible sound input to the hall-side microphone 213 and an audible sound output means. And have.

  In this way, by outputting the audible sound input to the hall side microphone 213 from the in-store speaker 214, the audible sound input to the hall side microphone 213 can be used as it is in-store broadcasting.

  In addition, the volume of the non-audible sound output from the in-store speaker 214 is adjusted by the power amplifier 209 serving as a volume adjusting unit to be described later, the volume of the audible sound output from the in-store speaker 214, The volume is adjusted to be larger than the volume of the audible sound output from 21B. Since the non-audible sound cannot be heard by the human ear, the player's game is not hindered even if the volume of the non-audible sound is high, and the non-audible sound is not attenuated by the audible sound. By increasing the volume of the non-audible sound, the non-audible sound is easily input to the microphone 103 of the gaming machine 1.

  In this way, the volume of the non-audible sound is adjusted to a volume suitable for input to the microphone 103 of the gaming machine 1, so that the non-audible sound can be preferably input to the microphone 103.

(Electrical configuration of hall computer 200)
The hall computer 200 is controlled by a hall computer control circuit 202 as shown in FIG.

  The hall computer control circuit 202 includes a microcomputer 203 as main components, an image control circuit 210 that controls display on the monitor 215, a sound source IC 208 that controls sound output from the in-store speaker 214, a power amplifier 209 as an amplifier, a keyboard 216 and an interface circuit 211 to which various signals are input from the mouse 217, and an audio processing circuit 207 for digitally processing audio input to the hall side microphone 213.

  The microcomputer 203 includes a CPU 204 that performs a control operation, a ROM 205 as a storage unit, and a RAM 206. The ROM 205 stores a control program such as a sound output processing routine executed by the CPU 204.

  The RAM 206 is configured as temporary storage means when the control program is executed by the CPU 204. The work RAM 206 temporarily stores various data such as data relating to audible sound digitally processed by the sound processing circuit 207 and data obtained by converting audible sound into non-audible sound.

  The CPU 204 as a non-audible sound creating means creates a non-audible sound based on the audible sound input to the hall microphone 213. The CPU 204 as the non-audible sound output control means outputs the created non-audible sound from the in-store speaker 214. The CPU 204 as the audible sound output control means causes the audible sound input to the hall-side microphone 213 to be output from the in-store speaker 214.

(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 FIGS.

  First, when the power is turned on, the gaming machine 1 enters a state in which a game can be executed by executing the main routines of FIGS. 6 and 7 in the main control circuit 71, and an effect not shown in the sub-control circuit 72. By executing the processing routine, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays the pseudo reels 4L, 4C, 4R, effect images, etc., outputs sound from the speakers 21L, 21R, 21B, and the LED lamp 29. It is possible to perform light output according to the above, to accept voice input to the microphone 103, or to perform these operations.

(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 (S1). 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 (S2). 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, the CPU 31 stands by until there is an input from the inserted medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11S and 12S (S3). Thereafter, a medal insertion signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and it is determined whether or not the start switch 6S is turned on by operating the start lever 6 (S4).

  If it is determined that the start switch 6S is not turned on (S4: NO), the process waits for input by repeating S4. If it is determined that the start switch 6S is turned on (S4: YES), a reel rotation process is performed (S5), and a reel rotation signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Thereafter, random numbers for lottery are extracted (S6). Then, the gaming state in the current game is confirmed and set by executing the gaming state monitoring process (S7). That is, the game state of the current game is set to any one of the general game state, the RT game state, the BB game state, and the RB game state, and a game state signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Further, probability lottery processing is performed (S8), and an internal winning combination is determined. Then, an internal winning combination signal corresponding to the determined internal winning combination is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72.

  Subsequently, stop table selection processing is executed (S9). 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, a reel rotation stop process is executed (S10). That is, the sliding frame number determination process is performed to determine the number of sliding frames at the timing when any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is pressed or when the automatic stop timer becomes “0”. 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. Note that a reel stop signal (left, middle, right) is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 every time the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is operated and the corresponding reel stops. 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, the CPU 31 makes a winning determination (S11). The winning determination is a winning combination based on a stop mode of each symbol of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the center line (a stop mode of each symbol of the pseudo reels 4L, 4C, and 4R in the center line 8c). ) To identify. Then, the winning signal is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. Thereafter, credit or payout of the acquired medal is performed (S12). Specifically, in the case where a medal is obtained by winning, a display unit 17 displays the number of acquired 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 medal can bet by pressing the BET buttons 11 and 12 in the next game.

  Next, moving to FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the “BB gaming state” or the “RB gaming state” (S13). If it is determined that the gaming state is “BB gaming state” or “RB gaming state” (S13: YES), “payout number check process” of bonus (BB, RB) is performed (S14). In the “payout number check process”, the number of medals paid out in the BB gaming state and the number of medals paid out in the RB gaming state are checked.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the bonus is over (S15). More specifically, after the BB winning is established, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of (for example, 240) medals have been paid out in the BB gaming state. Further, after the RB winning is established, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number (for example, 120) of medals has been paid out in the RB gaming state. As a result, when it is determined that the bonus is not finished (S15: NO), the process returns to S2. Thereby, the gaming state of the next unit game is maintained in the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the bonus has ended (S15: YES), a bonus end signal is output to the sub-control circuit 72 (S16), and the BB operating flag or RB operating flag is turned off (S17). ). The BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are flags for determining whether the gaming state is the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state.

  Then, it is determined whether or not RT is started (S18). If it is determined that RT is not started (S18: NO), the process returns to S2. Thereby, the gaming state of the next unit game becomes the general gaming state. On the other hand, if it is determined that RT is started (S18: YES), the RT operating flag is turned on (S19), and the process returns to S2. As a result, the gaming state of the next unit game becomes the RT gaming state. The RT operating flag is a flag for determining whether or not the RT gaming state is set.

  In S13, when it is determined that the gaming state is not “BB gaming state” or “RB gaming state” (S13: NO), it is subsequently determined whether or not the BB and RB are won in the current game ( S20). If it is determined that the BB or RB has been won (S20: YES), the carryover combination carried over is deleted by clearing the carryover combination storage area (S21). Then, it is determined whether or not it is during RT (S22). If it is determined that RT is in progress (S22: YES), an RT end signal is output to the sub-control circuit 72 (S23), and the RT operating flag is turned off (S24).

  In S22, when it is determined that RT is not in progress (S22: NO), or after S24, the BB operating flag or RB operating flag is turned on (S25), and the process returns to S2. Thereby, the gaming state of the next unit game becomes the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state.

  If it is determined in S20 that BB or RB has not been won (S20: NO), it is subsequently determined whether or not RT has been won in the current game (S26). If it is determined that the RT has been won (S26: YES), the RT operating flag is turned on (S27), and the process returns to S2. As a result, the gaming state of the next unit game becomes the RT gaming state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RT has not been won (S26: NO), it is determined whether or not the RT has ended (S28). Specifically, in the RT gaming state, whether or not a unit game has been played a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 games), a prize of a specific small role (cherry small role in the present embodiment) is won in the current game. It is determined whether or not it is established. As a result, when it is determined that it is not the end of RT (S28: NO), the process returns to S2. Thereby, the gaming state of the next unit game is maintained in the general gaming state or the RT gaming state.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the RT has ended (S28: YES), an RT end signal is output to the sub-control circuit 72 (S29), the RT operating flag is turned off (S30), and the process returns to S2. Thereby, the gaming state of the next unit game becomes the general gaming state.

(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, the first image control circuit 81 is used to display the pseudo reels 4L, 4C, and 4R on the liquid crystal display device 5 in synchronization with the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and based on the command. The produced effect image is 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: display execution processing routine)
Further, in the sub control circuit 72, the display execution processing routine of FIG. 8 is executed in parallel with the above-described effect processing routine.

  That is, when the display execution processing routine is executed, as shown in FIG. 8, first, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not a non-audible sound is input to the microphone 103 (A1). When it is determined that the non-audible sound is not input to the microphone 103 (A1: NO), the process waits for the input of the non-audible sound by repeating A1. On the other hand, if it is determined that a non-audible sound has been input to the microphone 103 (A1: YES), it is determined whether or not the non-audible sound has been recognized (A2).

  When it is determined that the non-audible sound is not recognized (A2: NO), the process returns to A1. On the other hand, if it is determined that a non-audible sound has been recognized (A2: YES), the non-audible sound is converted into image data using the second image control circuit 91 (A3), and the image data is set as a character image 61. The liquid crystal display device 5 is scroll-displayed (A4). Thereby, as shown in FIG. 2, the character image 61 which concerns on a shop broadcast is visually recognized by the player. And it returns to A1.

  Thus, a non-audible sound based on the audible sound input to the hall-side microphone 213 of the hall computer 200 is output from the in-store speaker 214, input to the microphone 103 of the gaming machine 1, and converted into image data. The character image 61 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Therefore, even if it is difficult for the player to recognize the in-store broadcast made of the audible sound output from the in-store speaker 214 provided in the hall, the audible sound related to the in-store broadcast is input to the hall side microphone 213 by the hall side. Thus, the content of the in-store broadcast can be transmitted to the player by causing the player to recognize the character image 61 related to the in-store broadcast displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Thereby, even if the volume of the in-store broadcast is suppressed, the contents of the in-store broadcast can be suitably transmitted to the player.

(Operation of hall computer 200: audio output processing routine)
Next, the control operation of the CPU 204 of the hall computer control circuit 202 that controls the hall computer 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart of the audio output processing routine shown in FIG.

  That is, when the audio output processing routine is executed, as shown in FIG. 9, first, the CPU 204 determines whether or not the hall clerk's real voice (audible sound) is input to the hall side microphone 213. (B1). If it is determined that no audible sound is input to the hall-side microphone 213 (B1: NO), B1 is repeated to wait for an audible sound input. On the other hand, if it is determined that an audible sound has been input to the hall-side microphone 213 (B1: YES), a non-audible sound based on the audible sound is created (B2), and the audible sound is output from the in-store speaker 214 as an in-store broadcast. (B3) and an inaudible sound is output from the in-store speaker 214 (B4). And it returns to B1.

  In this way, by outputting the audible sound input to the hall side microphone 213 from the in-store speaker 214, the audible sound input to the hall side microphone 213 can be used as it is in-store broadcasting.

  The volume of the inaudible sound output from the in-store speaker 214 is larger than the volume of the audible sound output from the in-store speaker 214 and the volume of the audible sound output from the speakers 21L, 21R, and 21B of the gaming machine 1. Has been. In this way, the volume of the non-audible sound is adjusted to a volume suitable for input to the microphone 103 of the gaming machine 1, so that the non-audible sound can be preferably input to the microphone 103.

(Outline of this embodiment)
As described above, the gaming system according to the present embodiment has an audible sound input means (such as the hall-side microphone 213) to which an audible sound is input from the outside, and an inaudible sound based on the audible sound input to the audible sound input means. Non-audible sound creating means for creating an audible sound (Hall computer control circuit 202, CPU 204, voice output processing routine of FIG. 9, etc.), and non-audible sound output means (in-store speaker 214, etc.) capable of outputting non-audible sound to the outside And non-audible sound output control means (Hall computer control circuit 202, CPU 204, voice output processing routine of FIG. 9 and the like) for outputting the non-audible sound created by the non-audible sound creation means from the non-audible sound output means. Game execution in which a lottery is executed in accordance with a predetermined input of the hall computer 200 and the player, and a game is executed under a plurality of types of gaming states in accordance with the lottery result Stage (main control circuit 71, CPU 31, main routine of FIG. 6, FIG. 7 and the like), character image display means for displaying the character image 61 (liquid crystal display device 5 and the like), and non-audible sound input from the outside Audible sound input means (such as microphone 103), and non-audible sound recognition means (sub control circuit 72, sub CPU 74, display execution processing routine of FIG. 8, etc.) for recognizing non-audible sound input to the non-audible sound input means; A non-audible sound converting means (sub-control circuit 72, sub CPU 74, display execution processing routine of FIG. 8, etc.) for converting the non-audible sound recognized by the non-audible sound recognizing means into image data; A game machine 1 having character image display control means (sub control circuit 72, sub CPU 74, second image control circuit 91, display execution processing routine of FIG. 8, etc.) to be displayed on the character image display means as It is the configuration that.

  According to the above configuration, a non-audible sound based on the audible sound input to the audible sound input means of the hall computer 200 is output from the non-audible sound output means and input to the non-audible sound input means of the gaming machine 1. Then, it is converted into image data and displayed as a character image 61 on the character image display means. Therefore, when the audible sound related to the in-store broadcast is input to the audible sound input means by the hall side, even if it is difficult for the player to recognize the in-store broadcast output from the in-store speaker provided in the hall, By causing the player to recognize the character image 61 related to the in-store broadcast displayed on the character image display means, the contents of the in-store broadcast can be transmitted to the player. Thereby, even if the volume of the in-store broadcast is suppressed, the contents of the in-store broadcast can be suitably transmitted to the player.

  In the gaming system of the present embodiment, the hall computer 200 outputs an audible sound to the audible sound output means (in-store speaker 214, etc.) capable of outputting an audible sound to the outside, and an audible sound input to the audible sound input means. Audible sound output control means (Hall computer control circuit 202, CPU 204, sound output processing routine of FIG. 9 and the like) to be output from the means. According to the above configuration, since the audible sound input to the audible sound input means of the hall computer 200 is output from the audible sound output means, the audible sound input to the audible sound input means is used as it is for in-store broadcasting. be able to.

  In the gaming system of the present embodiment, the hall computer 200 further includes volume adjusting means (power amplifier 209 or the like) for adjusting the volume of the non-audible sound created by the non-audible sound creating means. Has been. According to the above configuration, since the volume of the non-audible sound created by the non-audible sound creating means is adjusted, by adjusting the volume suitable for input to the non-audible sound input means of the gaming machine 1, A non-audible sound can be suitably input to the non-audible sound input means.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment executes a lottery according to a predetermined input of the player, and according to the lottery result, a game execution means (mainly) that executes a game under a plurality of types of gaming states. Control circuit 71, CPU 31, main routine of FIGS. 6 and 7, etc.), character image display means for displaying the character image 61 (liquid crystal display device 5, etc.), and non-audible sound input from which non-audible sound is input from the outside Non-audible sound recognition means (sub control circuit 72, sub CPU 74, display execution processing routine of FIG. 8, etc.) for recognizing non-audible sound input to the non-audible sound input means, Non-audible sound conversion means (sub-control circuit 72, sub CPU 74, display execution processing routine of FIG. 8, etc.) for converting the non-audible sound recognized by the audible sound recognition means into image data, and the character image as the character image 61 Display on display means Character image display control means for being configured to have a (sub-control circuit 72, the sub CPU 74, the second image control circuit 91, display execution processing routine or the like in FIG. 8), the.

  According to said structure, the non-audible sound input into the non-audible sound input means is converted into image data, and is displayed on the character image display means as the character image 61. FIG. Therefore, when non-audible sound related to in-store broadcasting is input to the non-audible sound input means by the hall side, it is difficult for the player to recognize the in-store broadcast output from the in-store speaker provided in the hall. In addition, the content of the in-store broadcast can be transmitted to the player by causing the player to recognize the character image 61 related to the in-store broadcast displayed on the character image display means. Thereby, even if the volume of the in-store broadcast is suppressed, the contents of the in-store broadcast can be suitably transmitted to the player.

(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.

  For example, in this embodiment, the volume of the non-audible sound is uniformly increased by the power amplifier 209. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the CPU 204 serving as the volume adjustment control means is not limited thereto. However, the power amplifier 209 may be controlled to increase the volume of the inaudible sound.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 5 is configured to display the pseudo reels 4L, 4C, and 4R. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the reel is provided on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 5. Mechanical reels similar to those of 3L, 3C, and 3R may be disposed, and the symbols written on the mechanical reels may be configured to be visible via the liquid crystal display device 5.

  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. Before the display, a notification display control means for displaying a notification mode on the notification 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 or may be provided on a plurality of separate substrates, and the stop control means may be provided on the same substrate as the internal winning combination determining means (may be separate). ). 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 (may be separate).

  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 as follows, 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 a specific display is displayed on the means. From the time when the symbol starting means for outputting the game start command signal detects winning or passing of a game medium (for example, a game ball) until the game result is displayed on the fluctuation display means (predetermined display means). 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 a gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the display state of a liquid crystal display device. The block diagram which shows the structure of a main control circuit. The block diagram which shows the structure of a sub control circuit. The block diagram which shows the structure of a hall computer control circuit. The figure which shows the flowchart of a main routine. The figure which shows the flowchart of a main routine. The figure which shows the flowchart of a display execution process routine. The figure which shows the flowchart of an audio | voice output processing routine.

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1 gaming machine 5 liquid crystal display device 31 CPU
61 Character image 71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 74 Sub CPU
91 Second image control circuit 103 Microphone 200 Hall computer 202 Hall computer control circuit 204 CPU
213 Hall side microphone 214 In-store speaker

Claims (4)

Audible sound input means for inputting audible sound from outside;
A non-audible sound creating means for creating a non-audible sound based on the audible sound input to the audible sound input means;
A non-audible sound output means capable of outputting a non-audible sound to the outside;
Non-audible sound output control means for outputting the non-audible sound created by the non-audible sound creating means from the non-audible sound output means;
A hall computer having
Game execution means for executing lottery according to a player's predetermined input, and executing a game under a plurality of types of gaming states according to the lottery result;
A character image display means for displaying a character image;
A non-audible sound input means for inputting the non-audible sound from outside;
Non-audible sound recognition means for recognizing the non-audible sound input to the non-audible sound input means;
Non-audible sound conversion means for converting the non-audible sound recognized by the non-audible sound recognition means into image data;
A character image display control means for causing the character image display means to display the image data as the character image;
A gaming machine having
A gaming system comprising: The hall computer
Audible sound output means capable of outputting audible sound to the outside;
Audible sound output control means for outputting the audible sound input to the audible sound input means from the audible sound output means;
The game system according to claim 1, further comprising: The hall computer
The game system according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising volume control means for adjusting the volume of the non-audible sound created by the non-audible sound creation means. Game execution means for executing lottery according to a player's predetermined input, and executing a game under a plurality of types of gaming states according to the lottery result;
A character image display means for displaying a character image;
A non-audible sound input means for inputting a non-audible sound from outside;
Non-audible sound recognition means for recognizing the non-audible sound input to the non-audible sound input means;
Non-audible sound conversion means for converting the non-audible sound recognized by the non-audible sound recognition means into image data;
A character image display control means for causing the character image display means to display the image data as the character image;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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