JP2015208589A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of further improving a player's interest.SOLUTION: A game machine P includes: trigger signal output means M2; a main control board M2; a sub control board M3; a putout control board M4; and game support information storage means M5 that stores "performance specification information" capable of specifying a game performance such as a typ of a ready-to-win performance, a type of a forenotice performance, a type of sound performance, and a type of a jackpot, "machine model specification information" for specifying a maker name, a machine model, and a type of a game machine, and "game machine specification information" for specifying each game machine. The sub control board M3 outputs the game support information read from the game support information storage means M5 via wireless type output means M6. A portable terminal SMP downloads a game support application APPL and data DAT from a game machine related information site WEB. The portable terminal SMP receives the game support information output from the game machine and executes a game result calculation display, a prediction reliability degree display, and a game progress support information display.

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

  Conventionally, by entering a password at the start of a game and starting the collection of game progress information such as the number of jackpots, by inputting the password at the end of the game, a two-dimensional barcode containing the game progress information collected during this time Generate and display, read the two-dimensional barcode with a camera-equipped mobile phone and access the server, upload the game history included in the two-dimensional barcode to the server, and play the game history via this server A gaming system has been proposed that enables confirmation (Patent Document 1).

JP2007-244626 (0026-0028)

  The technology of Patent Document 1 requires an operation for reading a two-dimensional bar code, input a password, and knowing the current situation in the middle of a game just by saving the history at the end of the game. I can't.

  In addition, a gaming machine frame equipped with a liquid crystal display that can be operated such as touch to obtain information during the game is also provided, but in such a case, design etc. in consideration of the liquid crystal display from the development stage There is also a concern about extending the development period and improving development costs.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to further enhance the interest of the player.

The gaming machine of the present invention made to achieve such an object performs a trigger signal output means for outputting a trigger signal when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and performs a predetermined lottery process when the trigger signal is input. And a control board, and is configured to perform various game effects according to the result of the lottery process by the control board and the progress of the game, and further includes the following configuration.
(1) A game support information storage unit that stores game support information related to the game effect for at least some of the various game effects is provided.
(2) A game support information specifying unit for specifying game support information to be read from the game support information storing unit is provided.
(3) It has a wireless output means for outputting the game support information wirelessly.
(4) According to the specification of the game support information specifying means, the game support information is read out from the game support information storage means, and the game support information output means for outputting the game support information from the wireless output means is provided. Being.

  The gaming machine of the present invention includes “(B) a wireless receiving means that includes storage means capable of storing application software, receives the game support information output from the wireless output means of the gaming machine, and the wireless When the receiving means receives the game support information, a game support application for outputting information for the player corresponding to the game support information to the screen of the portable terminal or the earphone terminal as visible information or audible information Use of the software together with the “portable terminal stored in the storage means” can enhance the interest of the player.

  Here, the game effect is not limited to the display effect corresponding to the result of the lottery process, but also for the effect of voice and lamp in the case of winning / dispensing / lending ball / medal lending / button operation, demonstration screen effect, etc. The game support information can be associated.

  In addition, the game support information includes the relationship between reach production / notification production / game mode and jackpot reliability, the type of jackpot and round distribution, the relationship between game methods such as right-handed / left-handed and jackpot production, prize balls It is possible to target various information that the player wants to know when enjoying the game, such as the relationship between the payout voice and the number of winning balls and the relationship between the loaned ball sound and the investment amount. In addition to these, game support information for specifying music for viewing and enjoying BGM music during the jackpot round with the earphone of the mobile terminal may be used.

  Further, as the wireless output means, means for outputting game support information using voice or light can be cited. Voice and light can be output via gaming effects speakers and lamps, or can be configured with dedicated speakers, infrared light emitters, and the like. As the game support information, for example, when the relationship between the notice character and the jackpot reliability is used as the game support information, an audio signal and an optical signal that can identify the notice character can be output. In this case, the voice signal may be the voice itself when the notice character appears, or may be a voice or light converted into a pulse signal that can identify the notice character.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when “(2) game support information specifying means” specifies game support information to be read from information stored in “(1) game support information storing means”, “ The (4) game support information output means reads out the corresponding game support information from the “(1) game support information storage means” in accordance with the specification of “(2) game support information specifying means” and outputs the game support information. Output from “(3) Wireless output means”.

  Here, “(2) game support information specifying means” may be configured as means for specifying game support information to be output in correspondence with the execution timing of a certain game effect. You may comprise as a means to specify the game assistance information which should be output regardless. A plurality of pieces of game support information can be set for one game effect. For example, the game support information to be transmitted to the player at the start of reach production and the game support information to be transmitted to the player at the time of reach development can be stored. In such a case, as a result of the lottery process, in the game production that is determined to develop from reach to super reach, “(2) Game support information specifying means” The support information can be specified and the game support information can be output in multiple times corresponding to the timing of the reach production, or a plurality of game support information can be output at the start of the reach production. It can also be set as the structure which carries out. In addition to these, the game support information to be output at that time may be specified and output at a plurality of timings during the reach effect. In addition to these, for example, during demonstration screen production, it is also possible to configure to output predetermined game support information at predetermined intervals. For example, it may be adopted in a case where information specific to the model such as the specifications of the gaming machine or the gaming method of the gaming machine is transmitted to the player.

  The player can cause the portable terminal to receive the game support information if the portable terminal is placed so that the information output from “(3) wireless output means” can be received. If game support application software is downloaded and stored in advance on the mobile terminal, game support information is specified using this application software, and information for the player corresponding to the received game support information is visible information. Or it can output to the screen or earphone terminal of the said portable terminal as audible information.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the game support information is wirelessly output from the gaming machine side at a predetermined timing, so that the player does not have to perform troublesome camera shooting using the mobile terminal. The game can be developed to be more interesting.

The gaming machine of the present invention can further have the following configuration.
(5) The wireless output means is configured as means capable of outputting different types of information in accordance with the game effect to which the game support information corresponds.

  In gaming machines, various types of game effects are performed using voice and light. Therefore, by outputting a different type of sound or a different type of light depending on the content of the effect so that the game effect for which game support information is to be given can be specified, the game support is accurately received on the mobile terminal side that receives the sound and light. This is so that information can be specified.

Therefore, the gaming machine of the present invention may further include the following configuration.
(6) The wireless output means is an audio output means, and is configured as a means capable of outputting the game support information by an inaudible sound.

  In amusement halls, many installation methods are adopted in which the adjacent game machine becomes the same type of game machine. Therefore, not only can the game effects be distinguished, but the game support information can be transmitted to the mobile terminal without being confused with various sounds by outputting the game support information using inaudible sounds such as ultrasonic waves. Because.

These gaming machines of the present invention may further have the following configuration.
(7) A surround type speaker capable of outputting sound over a relatively wide range and a parametric type speaker capable of outputting sound over a relatively narrow range, wherein the wireless output means is the parametric type speaker. It is configured by.

  This is because by using a parametric speaker, game support information from the gaming machine can be accurately transmitted to the mobile terminal. On the other hand, a player who does not play a game using a portable terminal can enjoy a normal game effect using a surround type speaker.

Here, these gaming machines of the present invention may further include the following configuration.
(8) The game support information output means includes model specification information output means for outputting model specification information that can specify a model of a gaming machine from the wireless output means at a predetermined timing.

  The model specifying information may be information for specifying that the model type is XX of XX manufacturer, or may be only the specification of the manufacturer. This “(8) model specifying information output means” may be operated at a timing when “(4) game support information output means” outputs game support information, or “(4) game support information output means”. "" May be operated at a predetermined interval regardless of the timing at which the game support information is output.

  By providing "(8) model specifying information output means", for example, the mobile terminal stores an access program to a gaming machine related information site on the WEB as game support application software, and stores the model specifying information. When received, it is possible to use a method of accessing individual gaming machine related information sites on the WEB and acquiring individual data such as the relationship between the reach effect and the notice effect related to the model and the jackpot reliability. As a result, the latest information on the new model can be acquired, and game support can be further enhanced. It is also possible to acquire various types of information regarding the model at an information exchange site between players on the WEB. As a result, even with the latest model, the player can enjoy a game by utilizing more game support information.

These gaming machines of the present invention can further have the following configuration.
(9) The game support information output means includes game machine specification information output means for outputting game machine specification information capable of specifying a game machine from the wireless output means at a predetermined timing.

  Whether or not the game terminal has been played so far on the mobile terminal side that has received this by wirelessly outputting the game table specifying information that can specify the game table from "(9) game table specifying information output means" It is possible to display game support information reflecting such information. For example, the mobile terminal can store a game result storage program as game support application software, and if it is a game machine that has been played in the past, the past game history can be referred to. It becomes.

  According to the present invention, the interest of the player can be further enhanced.

It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the game system of Example 1. FIG. The gaming machine of Example 1 is shown, (A) is a front view, (B) is a side view, and (C) is a principal part expanded sectional view. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control apparatus of the game machine of Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the audio | voice data table of the gaming machine of Example 1. It is a figure explaining the prize ball payout process in the gaming machine of Example 1, (A) is a block diagram of the control system, (B) is a flowchart of the calculation process. It is a figure explaining the special figure input process in the game machine of Example 1, Comprising: (A) is a block diagram of a control system, (B) is a flowchart of a calculation process. It is a figure explaining the special figure start process in the game machine of Example 1, Comprising: (A) is a block diagram of a control system, (B) is a flowchart of a calculation process. It is a figure explaining the normal symbol determination and electric chew support processing in the gaming machine of the first embodiment, (A) is a block diagram of the control system, (B) is a flowchart of the normal symbol determination processing, (C) is an electric chew It is a flowchart of a support process. It is a figure explaining the game assistance information output process in the game machine of Example 1, Comprising: (A) is a block diagram of a control system, (B) is a flowchart of a calculation process. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the portable terminal used in Example 1. FIG. It is a figure explaining the game result calculation process performed in the portable terminal side in Example 1, (A) is a block diagram of a control system, (B) is a flowchart of a calculation process. 4A and 4B are diagrams for explaining a notice reliability display process executed on the mobile terminal side in the first embodiment, where FIG. 5A is a block diagram of a control system, and FIG. It is a figure explaining the game progress support information display process performed in the portable terminal side in Example 1, (A) is a block diagram of a control system, (B) is a flowchart of a calculation process. The game machine of Example 2 is shown, (A) is a front view, (B) is a side view.

  Hereinafter, specific examples will be described in detail with reference to the drawings as embodiments of the present invention.

[1 Outline of gaming system]
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1 according to the embodiment includes a gaming machine P, a portable terminal SMP, and a gaming machine related information site WEB.

  The gaming machine P includes a trigger signal output means M1 that outputs a trigger signal SG1 when a game ball wins at the start port P1, and a main control board M2 that performs a predetermined lottery process when the trigger signal SG1 is input. And a sub-control board M3, a payout control board M4, and the like that perform various game effects according to the result of the lottery process by the main control board M2 and the progress of the game.

  The sub-control board M3 includes a game support information storage unit M5 that stores game support information related to the game effect for at least some of the various game effects. In the present embodiment, the game support information storage means M5 includes “effect specifying information” that can specify game effects such as the type of reach effect, the type of notice effect, the type of sound effect, the type of jackpot, and the manufacturer of the gaming machine. “Model specifying information” for specifying a name, model, and type, and “game table specifying information” for specifying individual gaming machines are stored in advance as game support information. The game support information includes information to be read when executing a predetermined game effect, information to be read regardless of the game effect, and information corresponding to both of them.

  The sub control board M3 executes a game effect based on the effect command command received from the main control board M2. Further, the payout control board M4 executes payout of prize balls based on the prize ball payout signal input from the main control board M2, and outputs a lending ball signal accompanying a lending ball operation to the BC unit (FIG. 3). reference). The award ball payout and rental ball implementation status is input from the payout control board M4 to the main control board M2, and is output from the main control board M2 to the sub control board M3. When the sub-control board M3 receives information related to paying out a winning ball and executing a lending ball, the sub-control board M3 also executes a process of outputting game support information related to paying out a winning ball and executing a lending ball. In addition, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which winning ball payout or rental ball execution is input from the payout control board M4 to the sub control board M3.

  The sub-control board M3 executes arithmetic processing as “game support information output means M7” that outputs the game support information read from the game support information storage means M5 via the wireless output means M6. The sub-control board M3 also executes arithmetic processing as “game support information specifying means M8” that specifies whether or not to read out any game support information when operating the game support information output means M7.

  In the arithmetic processing as the game support information specifying means M8, what should be read out when executing a predetermined game effect is read out regardless of the game effect based on the effect command command received from the main control board M2. Specifies game support information to be read at predetermined intervals. For example, “model identification information” and “game table identification information” that are examples of reading out regardless of the game effect are read out and output at predetermined intervals. In addition, information on the progress of the game, such as the type of the notice effect, the type of the background screen, the type of mode, and the possibility of the correspondence between the high probability game and the like, the information of the game effect that the notice effect appears or the background screen changes In addition to making it correspond to the execution timing, it is read and output at a predetermined interval. On the other hand, the game support information related to the sound production output corresponding to the progress state of the game such as the winning sound, the winning ball paying sound, and the lending ball execution sound is read at the timing at which these game effects are executed. Output.

  The portable terminal SMP performs a terminal control unit M11 that executes various arithmetic processes, a storage unit M12 that stores various application software and data, a display DSP that displays an image according to the arithmetic processes of the terminal control unit M11, and a voice output. It has an earphone terminal EAR. Further, in this system, the mobile terminal SMP includes wireless receiving means M13 for receiving game support information output from the wireless output means M6 of the gaming machine P, and the wireless receiving means M13 receives the game support information. When receiving the game support application software APPL for outputting information for the player corresponding to the game support information to the display DSP or the earphone terminal EAR as visible information or audible information or when using the application The data DAT to be used is stored in the storage means M12 and used.

  The game support application software APPL stored in the portable terminal SMP is configured so that it can be downloaded from the gaming machine related information site WEB to the portable terminal SMP. The gaming machine related information website WEB is a website in which various application software and data that can be downloaded using the portable terminal SMP are registered. The website includes information such as a game score calculation app APPL1, a notice reliability display app APPL2, a game progress support app APPL3, etc. that the player wants to obtain and confirm when he / she enjoys a game with the gaming machine P. An application registration page M21 that registers various application software for output to the SMP display screen DSP and earphone terminal EAR, and a data registration page that registers various data related to the notice reliability corresponding to the machine manufacturer, model, type, etc. M22.

  Before playing a game, the player can access the gaming machine related information site WEB using the Internet connection function of the portable terminal SMP and download the necessary game support application APPL and data DAT.

[2 Overview of the entire gaming machine]
As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine P according to the first embodiment includes an outer frame A, a middle frame B, a game board C, a front frame D, an upper ball tray E, a lower ball tray F, and a launcher G. Yes. The outer frame A is a vertical rectangular frame that forms the outline of the gaming machine P. The middle frame B is a vertical rectangular frame for setting various game components, and is assembled to the front side of the outer frame A so as to be openable and detachable. The game board C is attached to the opening of the middle frame B. The front frame D is a see-through protective window of the game board C, and is assembled to the front side of the middle frame B so that it can be opened and closed by operating the locking device H. The upper ball tray E is a tray for lending balls and prize balls, and is configured integrally with the lower portion of the front frame D in this embodiment. Therefore, when the front frame D is opened and closed with respect to the middle frame B, the upper ball tray E is also opened and closed together. The lower ball receiving tray F is a receiving tray that receives a game ball discharged when the upper ball receiving tray E is full, a game ball that has been knocked down, and the like, and is fixed to the lower portion of the middle frame B. The launching device G is a device for launching a game ball sent from the upper ball receiving tray E to the launching rail with a strength corresponding to the handle operation, and is installed in the lower right portion of the middle frame B.

  As shown in FIG. 2 (A), the game board C has a center bonus 30 attached to the center of the game area 10 in which the obstacle nail 11 and the windmill 12 are planted, and a start prize just below the center of the center bonus 30. A device 7 is provided. In addition, a big winning opening 15 is installed obliquely below and to the right of the start winning apparatus 7, and a right-handed passage 20 is provided on the right side of the center accessory 30 for winning a game ball from the right side when the big winning opening 15 is opened. It is the composition which was made. In addition to this, the game board 1 is also provided with a guide rail 17, a normal winning port 18, an out port 19, and the like.

  The center accessory 30 has a ring shape including a large decorative body 31, a stage 32, and a warp passage 33, and a failure block 34 is provided in the upper right portion instead of the failure nail. In addition, a right tunnel 35 having an entrance 35 a for receiving a game ball that has entered the right-handed passage 20 is also assembled to the center accessory 30. A gate 37 is provided so as to be located directly under the outlet 35 b of the right tunnel 35. A second start winning device 27 is also installed at the lower right side of the center accessory 30. The second start winning device 27 includes an electric tulip that is opened and closed based on a normal symbol lottery result that is executed when a game ball passes through the gate 37.

  In the gaming machine P of the present embodiment, a portable terminal cradle 40 on which a portable terminal SMP can be placed is further installed on the upper left side of the lower ball tray F. As shown in FIG. 2C, the portable terminal cradle 40 includes a parametric speaker SPp having high directivity on the left side wall portion, and a mechanism for outputting sound in the portable terminal cradle 40. . As described above, the player places the mobile terminal SMP in which the necessary game support application APPL is downloaded in advance from the gaming machine related information website WEB, and places the display DSP upward on the mobile terminal cradle 40, thereby providing a parametric type. The sound output from the speaker SPp can be received by the microphone Mic, and necessary information can be input to the game support app APPL, and the result can be displayed on the display DSP.

  Note that normal sound effects are executed by the surround speakers SPs and SPs installed on the upper front left and right of the front frame D. The surround speakers SPs and SPs are highly diffusive and output sound not only to the player but also to the surroundings. Note that the sound output from the parametric speaker SPp uses a sound signal composed of an inaudible sound such as a mosquito sound.

[3 Configuration of control device]
Next, game characteristics and the like of the gaming machine P of this embodiment will be described. First, the control system will be described with reference to FIG. The first special figure switch SW1 provided in the start winning device 7 and the second special figure provided in the second start winning device 27 with respect to the main control board 310 having a CPU, ROM, RAM, clock and the like. Detection signals are input from the switch SW2, the normal switch SW4 provided in the gate 37, the winning detection switch SW7 provided in the special winning opening 15, and the winning detection switches SW11 and SW12 provided in the normal winning device 18. It is like.

  Further, from the main control board 310, the sub control board 320, the payout control board 330, the launch control board 340, the special figure display 600, the solenoid SOL7 for opening / closing the big prize opening 15, and the ordinary electric combination of the second start winning device 27. A command is output to the object opening / closing solenoid SOL27. The interface board 350 is configured to exchange commands with the payout control board 330. The power supply board 360 is configured to supply power to the main control board 310 via the power supply relay board 380. The sub control board 320 is configured to output a command to the effect display control board 370. In addition, pressing signals from the lending ball button Q and the card removal button R are input to the ball lending operation board 390, and are input from the ball lending operation board 390 to the payout control board 330 via the interface board 350. It has a configuration. The interface board 350 is also configured to exchange commands with the card unit 500. In addition, a pressing signal from the effect operation button S is input to the sub control board 320.

  The sub control board 320 outputs a control signal to the light emitting device LED, the surround type speakers SPs and SPs, the motor MT, and the solenoid SOL based on the production command signal from the main control board 310 to produce the light emission production, sound production, A movable body effect is executed, and a command for effect display is output to the effect display control board 370. The effect display control board 370 outputs a control signal to the liquid crystal display device LCD based on a command signal for effect display from the sub control board 320, and executes the display effect.

  The payout control board 330 executes payout of prize balls in accordance with a payout command from the main control board 310. The number of prize balls to be paid out is determined in advance according to which winning opening. The main control board 310 also has a function of outputting an error signal to the hall computer 400 via the external output terminal of the payout control board 330.

  The launch control board 340 executes launching / stopping of a hit ball by the launching device G in accordance with a control command from the main control board 310. The stop of the hit ball is instructed when, for example, some error occurs.

  The interface board 350 functions as a relay board for lending ball commands and card removal commands from the ball lending operation board 390. The lending ball command is output to the payout control board 330 and the card unit 500 via the interface board 350. The payout control board 330 to which the lending ball command is input outputs a ball lending signal to the BC unit 335, and the BC unit 335 is operated to lend the ball to the upper plate E. Further, the card unit 500 to which the lending ball command is input performs remaining frequency management corresponding to the lending ball command. Specifically, a subtraction process is performed on the remaining frequency of the card type storage medium. Then, the card unit 500 outputs the remaining frequency data after the subtraction process to the interface board 350. This remaining frequency data is used to update the remaining frequency display provided in the vicinity of the rental ball button Q. The card removal command is output to the card unit 500 via the interface board 350. The card unit 500 executes a card removal operation when a card removal command is input.

  In addition, when the payout control board 330 pays out a prize ball or outputs a lending ball signal to the BC unit 335, the payout control board 330 notifies the main control board 310 of the execution. In response to this notification, the main control board 310 outputs the prize ball payout and the rental ball execution to the sub-control board 320. The sub-control board 320 executes the sound output of the game support information for the portable terminal by the parametric speaker SPp based on the effect command command, the winning ball payout signal, the rental ball signal, etc. inputted from the main control board 310. The prize ball payout signal and the lending ball signal can also be configured to be input from the payout control board 330 to the sub control board 320.

  An audio data table TBL storing data for executing audio output of such game support information is stored in the storage device 325 of the sub-control board 320. This audio data table TBL stores read conditions RQ11, RQ12,... In association with audio data DT11, DT12,. Each audio data DT11, DT12,... Is stored in a form in which surround speakers SPs and parametric speakers SPp are associated as output destinations.

[4 Outline of audio production and game support information]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the voice data table TBL is stored in the operating state of the gaming machine “GM0: In operation” “GM1: Demonstration” “GM2: Before change” “GM3: Change effect” "GM4: Reach effect", "GM5: Super reach effect", and "GM6: Special game" are stored in association with read conditions, audio data, and output destinations. In FIG. 4, for the sake of simplicity, “voice production data” is expressed as DT11, DT21, etc., but a plurality of “voice production data” is prepared for each operation state, and the types of voices are There are a plurality of types such as BGM and SE (effect sounds such as messages and beeps).

  “GM0: In operation” refers to the operating state from when the gaming machine P is powered on until the power is turned off. For example, when the read condition RQ01 is satisfied, “to identify the model and gaming machine” Audio data DT01 "is output from the parametric speaker SPp. Further, when the reading condition RQ02 is satisfied, “audio data DT02 for notifying the winning ball payout” is output from the parametric speaker SPp. Similarly, when the reading condition RQ03 is satisfied, “voice data DT03 for notifying of the lending ball execution” is output from the parametric speaker SPp. The read condition RQ02 is satisfied when a prize ball payout signal is input, and the read condition RQ03 is satisfied when a lending ball signal is input. The read condition RQ01 is configured to be satisfied at any given interval.

  “GM1: Demonstration” is for an operating state in which a demonstration screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device LCD of the gaming machine P. When the read condition RQ11 is satisfied, “sound production data DT11 corresponding to the demonstration screen” is surround. Type speaker SPs. Further, when the read condition RQ12 is satisfied, “audio data DT12 relating to game progress information” is output from the parametric speaker SPp. The read condition RQ11 is established in response to a change in the screen such as the timing for switching to the demonstration screen display or the timing for the character to appear on the demonstration screen. In this embodiment, the read condition RQ12 is established when a prize ball payout signal or a lending ball signal is input during display of the demonstration screen, or when a predetermined interval time has elapsed. “Game progress information” refers to, for example, the relationship between the type of game mode and the high probability state, the relationship between the type of notice effect and the jackpot reliability, the relationship between the type of super reach and the jackpot reliability, Various types of information, such as information on specifications specific to the gaming machine P, such as the type and distribution probability, and how to identify a high-probability latent state in which a high probability has been determined, are prepared. When the reading condition RQ12 is satisfied, part or all of these various pieces of information are read out and output from the parametric speaker SPp.

  “GM2: Before change” is for an operating state in which a winning at the start opening is made while the demonstration screen is displayed. When the reading condition RQ21 is satisfied, “sound production data DT21 notifying the winning at the starting opening” is a surround type speaker. Output from SPs. Further, when the read condition RQ22 is satisfied, “audio data DT12 relating to game progress information” is output from the parametric speaker SPp. The read condition RQ21 is satisfied when a signal notifying the winning from the main control board 310 to the start port is input. The read condition RQ12 is configured to be satisfied under the same conditions as in the demonstration.

  “GM3: Start of change” is for the operating state in which the change command command is input from the main control board 310, and the read condition RQ31 is satisfied by the input of the change command, and “sound effect data corresponding to the current change effect is displayed. DT31 "is output from the surround type speaker SPs. At this time, when the change command command includes a notice effect or an advanced effect, the read condition RQ33 is satisfied, and “audio data DT33 relating to the effect specifying information” is output from the parametric speaker SPp. At this time, the read condition RQ32 is also satisfied. In this case, for example, when a change command command including a notice effect is input, the “audio data DT32 relating to game progress information” corresponding to the effect specifying information is read, such as the relationship between the type of the notice effect and the jackpot reliability is read. It has a configuration. The voice data DT33 is not limited to this, but when a change command command for executing the background switching or the game mode change is input, the background or the game mode and the possibility of the high probability latent state, these high probability latent Including information useful for the player to determine whether or not it is in a high-probability latent state, such as a production pattern that notifies whether it is in a state and the timing of its appearance, etc., it has a lot of knowledge about beginners and the gaming machine concerned It is useful for notifying a player who has not been informed of the existence of a high-probability latent state and a method for determining that a high-probability latent state is present.

  “GM4: reach effect” is for an operating state that is executed subsequent to “GM3: start of change” when a “change command with reach” is input from the main control board 310, and when reach is reached. The read condition RQ41 is satisfied, and “audio production data DT41 corresponding to the current reach production” is output from the surround type speaker SPs. At this time, when the change command command includes the advance notice effect, the advance effect, etc., the read condition RQ43 is satisfied, and “speech data DT43 related to the effect specifying information” is output from the parametric speaker SPp. At this time, the read condition RQ42 is also established, and “sound data DT42 relating to game progress information” corresponding to the effect specifying information is read out, as in the case of “GM3: start of variation”. In the figure, the read conditions are simplified as in RQ41 and DT41, but there are a plurality of reach, for example, reach A, reach B, reach C,... It is a command for specifying one of the reach, and there are a plurality of read conditions RQ41 and the like corresponding to the type of reach, and a plurality of audio effect data DT41 for reach effect are also corresponding to the type of reach. It is prepared. Similarly, a plurality of audio data DT43 relating to the production specifying information and a plurality of audio data DT42 relating to the game progress information are prepared according to the type of reach. Specifically, as the audio data 43 relating to the production specifying information, for example, “reach A: jackpot probability is a1%”, “reach B: jackpot probability is b1%, and development increases to a2% (> a1%)”, Information such as ... is stored for each type of reach. In addition, the audio data DT42 relating to the game progress information includes information corresponding to the type of reach such as “reach A: other reach B, C,... Is stored information such as A, B, C, XX as characters appearing at the time of development, attention to serif characters, sudden jackpots are also z%, and so on.

  “GM5: Super Reach Production” is an operation state that is executed subsequent to “GM4: Reach Production” when “variable command command accompanying development to super reach” is input from the main control board 310. The read condition RQ51 is established at the timing of development to super reach, and “audio production data DT51 corresponding to the current super reach production” is output from the surround type speaker SPs. At this time, the readout condition RQ53 is also established, and “audio data DT53 relating to the production specifying information” is output from the parametric speaker SPp, and the readout condition RQ52 is also established, and the relationship between the type of super reach and the jackpot reliability, The relationship between the type and the distribution probability is read as game progress information. Regarding super reach production, there are a plurality of super reaches such as super reach SA, super reach SB, super reach SC,..., And the change command is a command for specifying the super reach to be executed this time from among the plurality of super reach. There are a plurality of read conditions RQ51 and the like corresponding to the type of super reach, and a plurality of audio effect data DT51 for super reach production are prepared corresponding to the type of super reach. Similarly, in accordance with the type of super reach, a plurality of audio data DT53 relating to the production specifying information and a plurality of audio data DT52 relating to the game progress information are prepared. Specifically, as the audio data DT53 related to the production specifying information, for example, “Super Reach SA: jackpot probability is sa1%, develops with gimmick fall, development jackpot probability rises to sa2% (> sa1%), from jackpot Information such as “There is a development to BIG BONUS by re-lottery”,... As the audio data DT52 relating to the game progress information, for example, “Super Reach SA: Super Reach SB, SC,... SX, Super Reach SZ is full rotation”, “Super Reach SB: Big hit probability sbx% of group notice, gimmick fall Information indicating the possibility of progress of the game corresponding to the type of super reach, such as “Large hit”, or “Super reach type is SA, SB, SC,..., SX. △, the potential for jackpot color of the door during development is white <blue <... <red <tiger pattern>, "movable body production: When the shutter opens ...", "light emission production: pay attention to the color of the logo, jackpot As for the possibility, information related to the super reach, which is a specific production in the super reach, such as white <blue <yellow <red, is stored.

  “GM6: Special game” is for the operating state in which the jackpot is established, the reading condition RQ61 is established when the fluctuation is stopped, and “sound effect data DT61 corresponding to the type of jackpot of this time” is output from the surround type speaker SPs. . At this time, the reading condition RQ63 is also established, and “speech data DT63 relating to effect specifying information (type of jackpot)” is output from the parametric speaker SPp. At this time, the read condition RQ62 is also established, and the game progress information DT62 such as the type of jackpot, the distribution probability, the number of electric chew support, etc. is also output from the parametric speaker SPp. There are a plurality of special games such as 5R normal, 5R probability variation, 10R normal, and 15R probability variation. In addition, it is possible to select a musical piece to be played during the special game by operating the production operation button S. There are a plurality of read conditions RQ61 for specifying the audio data DT61 depending on the types of music that can be selected by operating the above-described effect operation buttons S. In addition, the gaming machine of the present embodiment is configured such that the chance time after the end of the special game and the effect image of the next special game can be selected by operating the effect operation button S during the execution of the special game. Yes. For this reason, a plurality of audio data DT63 relating to the effect specifying information exist depending on the types of effect images that the player can select in addition to the types of special games. There are a plurality of audio data DT62 relating to the game progress information depending on the type of special game, the type of music that can be selected, the type of image that can be selected, and the like, and there are a plurality of read conditions RQ62 as well as the number of these data. doing. The read condition RQ61 and the like during the special game are satisfied at the operation timing of the effect operation button S in addition to the predetermined timing such as the start of the special game, the predetermined round, and the final round.

[5.1 Control processing (prize ball payout)]
When the main control board 310 receives a winning detection signal from the special switch SW1, SW2 and the winning detection sensors SW7, SW11, SW12 by the control system shown in FIG. A prize ball payout process for outputting a prize ball payout command corresponding to the number of payouts to the payout control board 330 is executed. In response to this, the payout control board 330 executes a payout operation of a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning holes of the game balls.

  This prize ball payout control is executed as an arithmetic processing routine as shown in FIG. 5B, and it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the switch SW1 or the like is input (S10). Then, a prize ball payout signal specifying the sensor is outputted to the payout control board 330 (S20).

[5.2 Control processing (special drawing input)]
Further, the main control board 310 acquires a random number for determining a special symbol when a detection signal is input from either of the special symbol switches SW1 and SW2 by the control system shown in FIG. A special figure input process for storing the result in the RAM as start hold information is executed.

  In the present embodiment, a maximum of four pieces of start hold information (hereinafter referred to as “special drawing 1 start hold information”) based on a detection signal from the first special figure switch SW1 as start hold information, and the second special figure switch SW2. A maximum of four pieces of start hold information (hereinafter referred to as “special drawing 2 start hold information”) based on the detection signal can be stored.

  The random numbers acquired in this process are composed of “big hit determination random numbers”, “special figure distribution determination random numbers”, “effect execution determination random numbers”, and “variation pattern distribution random numbers”. The random number (hereinafter, referred to as “random number 1”) is a random number for determining whether or not the symbol-changing game is successful. The special figure allocation determination random number (hereinafter referred to as “random number 2”) is a random number for distributing a “special game mode” such as a hit type (number of rounds, presence / absence of probability variation). The effect execution determination random number (hereinafter referred to as “random number 3”) is a random number for determining whether or not to perform reach effect. The reach effect is configured to be executed at a predetermined rate not only in the case of “winning” but also in “out of”. The random number for variation pattern distribution (hereinafter referred to as “random number 4”) is a random number for distributing the variation pattern.

  Even when the random number 1 is “winning”, for example, “2R normal”, “2R probability variation”, “15R normal variation”, “15R probability variation”, etc. Sorted to one of the types. This hit type assignment is determined by random number 2. “2R” and “15R” mean the number of rounds of a special game, and “probability change” means a game state (also called “probability fluctuation”) that has a high probability of jackpot associated with a special symbol lottery after the end of the special game. ). “Normal” means a case where “probability change” does not occur after the end of the special game. In the case of “2R”, the game is in an operation state in which the big winning opening is opened and closed only for a short time and no substantial play can be expected.

  In addition, even when the number of rounds in the case of “winning” is 15 rounds, (1) “long-time opening operation” that opens the grand prize winning opening 15 for several tens of seconds is performed for 1 round. (2) Up to halfway rounds (for example, 7 rounds) are composed of “long open operation” rounds, and the remaining rounds open and close the grand prize opening 15 for a short time. (3) When another win type is selected, all 15 rounds are allocated to the special game mode configured with the above “short-time release operation”. It can also be configured.

  Or “ST type” that gives a certain number of certainty changes, or “falling lottery type” that changes from “high probability” to “normal probability” when winning conditions are awarded while giving certain change to all winning symbols It can also be said. In this type of special game, the number of electric chew support times in the “short-time game” after the special game ends is set to 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, and any one of these types. It is also possible to adopt a configuration for performing “hit type determination” for distribution to each other.

  The types of jackpots (including the number of time reductions) that can be distributed by the random number 2 can be arbitrarily set for each of the first and second special figure switches SW1 and SW2, and which types of jackpots are distributed to It is also possible to differentiate the “scoring probability of hit type” for the first special figure switch SW1 and the second special figure switch SW2.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the random number 1 acquired with the detection signal of the second special figure switch SW2 becomes “win” is acquired with the detection signal of the first special figure switch SW1 as a trigger. The distribution probability is set such that the number of times of probability variation, the number of times of time reduction, the release mode during the round, etc. are more advantageous than the case where the random number 1 is “winning”. Note that the random number 2 is substantially meaningless when the random number 1 is “out of”.

  The random number 3 is used to determine the presence / absence of “out of reach” in the special figure starting process described later when the random number 1 is “out of”. When the random number 1 is “winning”, the reach effect is to be executed, so the random number 3 is substantially meaningless.

  The “variation pattern” distributed by the random number 4 determines the “length of variation time”. In the production based on the random number 4, a special figure starting process described later is executed so that the distribution ratios are different between the case where the random number 1 is “winning” and the case where the random number 1 is “out”.

  The special figure input process in this embodiment is executed as an arithmetic processing routine as shown in FIG. 6B. First, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the first special figure switch SW1 is inputted (S110). . When the detection signal from the first special figure switch SW1 is input (S110: YES), is the number N1 of special figure 1 start hold information (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 1 hold number N1”) less than 4? It is determined whether or not (S120). If N1 <4 (S120: YES), the special figure 1 holding number N1 is incremented (S130), and the above random numbers 1 to 4 are acquired and stored in the start holding information storage area for special figure 1 in the RAM. (S140).

  When S110 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the second special figure switch SW2 is input (S150). If “YES”, it is determined whether or not the number N2 of the special figure 2 start hold information (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2 hold number N2”) is less than 4 (S160). If N2 <4 (S160: YES), the special figure 2 hold number N2 is incremented (S170), and the above random numbers 1 to 4 are acquired and stored in the start hold information storage area for special figure 2 in the RAM. (S180).

[5.3 Control processing (special drawing start)]
Next, the special figure start process will be described. The main control board 310 reads the start suspension information stored in the RAM by the control system shown in FIG. 7A, and causes the special figure display 600 to execute the special symbol variation corresponding to “hit / miss”. The voice effect, the light emission effect, the display effect, the movable object effect, and the like are executed via the sub-control board 320.

  The main control board 310 executes a special figure starting process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7B every predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment). In this process, it is first determined whether or not a game effect (symbol variation or special game) is being executed (S210). If a game effect is being executed (S210: YES), the current process is terminated. To do. On the other hand, when the game effect is not being executed (S210: NO), it is determined whether or not start hold information is stored in a predetermined storage area in the RAM (S220). If the start hold information is not stored (S220: NO), it is determined whether or not the demonstration effect is being executed (S230). If the demonstration effect is being executed, the process is terminated (S230: YES), and the demonstration effect is performed. If not being executed (S230: NO), the sub-control board 320 is commanded to start a demonstration effect (S240).

  If the start hold information is stored (S220: YES), it is determined whether or not it is special figure 2 start hold information (S250). If it is special figure 2 start hold information (S250: YES), the special figure 2 stored number N2 is decremented (S260), and the start hold information (random number 1 to random number 4) in the earliest storage order is read (S270). . As a result, the storage order of the start hold information for the special figure 2 in the storage area in the RAM is updated, and the hold display implemented via the special figure display device 600 and the liquid crystal display LCD is also updated.

  It is determined whether or not the random number 1 in the special figure 2 start hold information read in this way matches the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM of the main control board 310 (S310). In this jackpot determination (hit lottery), the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 164/65536 when there is a non-probable change (when the probability is low). The probability (big hit probability) that the determination result is affirmative at the time of probability) is set to 1518/65536.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (S310: YES), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the change is a big hit (S320). Then, the main control board 310 determines a “hit symbol” to be displayed on the special figure display 600 with a fixed stop based on the value of the random number 2 (S330). Here, the value of the random number 2 is associated with a jackpot symbol corresponding to the allocation rate of the hit type for the special figure 2 start hold information. Therefore, the main control board 310 determines the jackpot symbol associated with the read random number 2 value in the process of S330. When the jackpot symbol (special symbol) is determined, one variation pattern is determined from the “variation patterns for jackpot effect” based on the value of the random number 4 (S340).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination of S310 is negative (when it is not a big hit), the main control board 310 executes the reach effect based on the random number 3 in the special figure 2 start hold information read in S270. It is determined whether or not to perform (S350). In the present embodiment, the main control board 310 performs the determination in S315 depending on whether or not the value of the random number 3 matches the reach effect execution determination value stored in the ROM. If the determination result in S350 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control board 310 determines the “offset symbol” to be confirmed and stopped on the special figure display 600 (S335). Based on the value, one variation pattern is determined from the “variation patterns for outlier reach production” (S345).

  When the determination result of the reach determination in S350 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control board 310 determines a “missing symbol” that is to be confirmed and stopped on the special figure display 600 ( S338). Next, the main control board 310 determines one variation pattern from the “variation patterns for off-stage effects” based on the value of the random number 4 (S348).

  The main control board 310 having determined the variation pattern and the final stop pattern in this way outputs a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 310 at a predetermined timing (S360). Specifically, main control board 310 designates a variation pattern, outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol variation, and starts measuring the production time specified by the variation pattern. At the same time, the main control board 310 controls the special figure display 600 so as to start the special figure fluctuation display. In addition, the main control board 310 outputs a special figure designation command for instructing a special symbol to be a final stop symbol. Thus, the main control board 310 ends the special figure start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control board 310 causes the special figure display 600 to display the determined final stop symbol based on the presentation time determined in the designated variation pattern. Control display content. Also, the main control board 310 instructs the sub-control board 320 to stop changing the decorative drawing based on the presentation time set in the specified fluctuation pattern, and displays all symbols for displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop state. Output a stop command.

  On the other hand, when the start hold information is not the special figure 2 start hold information (S250: NO), it is determined whether or not it is the special figure 1 start hold information (S255). If it is special figure 1 start hold information (S255: YES), the special figure 1 stored number N1 is decremented (S265), and the start hold information in the earliest storage order is read (S275). After that, the special figure 1 fluctuation display process (S400) is executed. This special figure 1 variation display process is configured in the same manner as S310 to S360. It should be noted that the hit type distribution probability based on the random number 2 in the step corresponding to S330 is set so that the special figure 2 start hold information is more advantageous to the player as described above.

  In the present embodiment, the game that is a big hit is a type that aims at the start winning opening 7 by so-called “left-handed”, and when the big hit is hit, the game that aims at the big winning hole 15 by so-called “right-handed”. ing. For this reason, when it is a big hit, navigation such as “Please aim right” is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen LCD. And it is the type which plays a game aiming at the 2nd start winning opening 27 by right-handed hitting the predetermined number of times after the jackpot ends or until the next jackpot. The second start winning opening 27 is normally in a state in which the ordinary electric accessory (in this embodiment, electric Chu) is closed, but the result of the normal symbol lottery executed when the game ball passes through the gate 37 is hit. Then, the electric chew opens and closes in a predetermined pattern, and a so-called electric chew support state is established. The “ordinary symbol lottery win probability” executed by the game ball passing through the gate 37 is low until the right-handed game after the jackpot is started, but “after the jackpot ends” "Right-handed game state", the "ordinary symbol lottery win probability" is set high. As a result, when “right-handed game after jackpot is finished” is started, electric chew support in the second start winning device 27 is easily performed, and “second special figure holding information” is likely to be sequentially accumulated. Further, in this embodiment, the distribution probability regarding the jackpot type in the special symbol lottery is set such that the special figure 2 is more advantageous than the special figure 1. For this reason, in the special figure starting process, a process of preferentially digesting the special figure 2 is adopted instead of the order of holding the whole special figure. At this time, in this embodiment, the data for outputting the voice passing through the gate in the right-handed mode, the jackpot of the normal symbol, etc. from the parametric loudspeaker SPp, or outputting the voice data informing the end of the right-handed game is also voiced. By storing the data in the data table TBL, it is possible to notify the player of information related to the electric chew support through the portable terminal SMP.

There are the following settings to increase the chance of winning the normal symbol lottery.
(1) Reduce the fluctuation time of normal symbols. For example, the “left-handed game” is shortened to 30 seconds, and the “right-handed game” is shortened to 1 second. As a result, the number of lotteries per hour is improved, so that in the “right-handed game”, it is substantially easy to hit a normal symbol.
(2) The probability of winning a normal symbol is a high probability. For example, “winning probability≈0” is set for “left-handed game”, and “winning probability = ½” is set for “right-handed game”.
(3) Change the opening mode (opening time) of the electric chew. For example, in the “left-handed game”, the state is set to a state in which it is practically impossible to enter the ball with 0.1 second opening, while in the “right-handed game”, the opening mode is changed to an open state in which the ball can be entered sufficiently as being opened for 2 seconds. .
(4) Change the number of times the electric Chu is opened. For example, “left-handed game” is “0.5 seconds open once”, and “right-handed game” is “0.5 seconds opened 3 times”.
Any combination of these (1) to (4) may be used. In any case, in the “right-handed game”, the electric chew is released and the winning detection by the special switch SW3 is more easily performed in the “right-handed game”. To do.

[5.4 Control Processing (Normal Symbol Judgment / Denchu Support)]
In the present embodiment, the special game executed by the jackpot is configured so as to play with a so-called right hit. During the special game, the special winning opening 15 performs the opening operation of the number of winning rounds, and the player can obtain a lot of prize balls. When this special game ends, the right-handed game is continued until a predetermined number of “hit / miss” lotteries are made until the next big hit in the probability variation state is reached, or in the case of not being in the probability variation state, and the gate 37 is moved to the game ball. When a symbol passes, a normal symbol lottery is executed. As described above, the normal symbol lottery increases the probability of “winning” during the right-handed game after the end of the special game. In the case of “winning”, the electric power of the second start winning device 27 is increased. The Chu performs a predetermined opening / closing operation, and the special figure 2 switch SW2 forms a state where a winning is easily detected.

  For this reason, the main control board 310 executes the normal symbol lottery when the detection signal from the ordinary switch SW4 is input by the control system shown in FIG. An open / close command is executed for the same. Ordinary symbols can also be reserved and stored up to four.

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8B, the normal symbol determination process is started when a detection signal from the universal symbol switch SW4 is input (S610), and the number N4 of stored normal symbol hold information (hereinafter referred to as “normal”). It is determined whether or not the symbol holding storage number N4 ") is less than 4 (S620). If N4 <4 (S620: YES), the normal symbol reserved memory number N4 is incremented (S630), and if “NO”, the process is terminated without proceeding to acquisition of a random number for normal symbol determination. When the process proceeds to the random number acquisition, the random number 5 for determining “win / loss” is acquired (S640) and stored in the normal symbol holding storage area of the RAM (S650).

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8 (C), when the right-handed game after the special game is being played (S710: YES), the electronic-chu support process stores the normal symbol start hold information (random number 5) in the RAM. It is determined whether or not there is (S720), and when there is normal symbol start pending information, one of the stored contents is read out from the one with the earlier storage order (S730), and the determination of "win / fail" is executed (S740) . Here, the normal symbol has a high probability of “winning”. If it is determined as “winning” (S740: YES), a control command is output to the solenoid SOL27 of the second start winning device 27 (S750), and the start hold information is updated (S760). In the case of “disconnection” (S740: NO), S750 is passed and the process proceeds to S760.

[5.5 Control processing (game support information output)]
Next, game support information output processing executed by the sub control board 320 will be described. The sub-control board 320 is operated according to the control system shown in FIG. 9A based on the effect command command from the main control board 310 and the prize ball payout signal and the lending ball signal from the payout control board 330. It is determined whether or not the read conditions RQ01, RQ12, etc. according to the above are satisfied, and if they are satisfied, the corresponding audio data DT01, DT12, etc. are read from the audio data table TBL and output from the parametric speaker SPp. Execute the process.

  The game support information output process is repeatedly executed as an interrupt process for each clock of a predetermined period. At the timing of interrupt processing, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9B, it is determined whether or not the operating state of the gaming machine is the special game GM6 (S810). S810 becomes “YES” when this interruption process is executed at the timing from the jackpot finalizing effect to the start of the jackpot round. Then, the special game type is specified (S811), the reading condition RQ63 established this time is determined, and the corresponding special game effect specifying information DT63 is read (S812). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not it is the game progress information read timing (S813). For example, when this interrupt process is executed at the start of a special game, in a round in which music selection is possible, a round in which a promotion effect to a probability change state is executed, “YES” is set. Then, it is determined whether or not the read condition RQ62 is established from the presence / absence of the promotion effect according to the type of the special game specified in S811, the operation state of the effect operation button S, and the like (S814). For example, when the operation state of the production operation button S is confirmed in the music selection round, or when it is a promotion production execution round when the special game has the promotion production, the operation of the production operation button S is performed in the next jackpot image selection round. When the situation is fixed, “YES” is obtained. When S814 is “YES”, the corresponding game progress information DT62 is read (S815).

  When S810 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not the operating state of the gaming machine is the super reach effect GM5 (S820). This determination is “YES” when the interrupt process is executed at the execution timing of the special figure start process and the result of the special figure start process is super reach. Then, the specification of the super reach type is executed (S821), the read condition RQ53 established this time is determined corresponding to the type of super reach, and the corresponding super reach effect specifying information DT53 is read (S822). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not it is the game progress information read timing (S823). This determination is made when the interrupt process is executed during execution of the super reach effect. For example, the effect operation button S is operated when the super reach is the gimmick fall effect or the super reach with the development effect. When the notification timing is set in advance regardless of the above, the answer is “YES”. If S823 becomes “YES”, the corresponding read condition RQ52 is determined, and the game progress information DT52 corresponding to this is read (S824).

  When S820 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not the operating state of the gaming machine is reach effect GM4 (S830). This determination is also “YES” when the interrupt process is executed at the execution timing of the special figure start process and the result of the special figure start process is reach. Then, the specification of the reach type is executed (S831), the reading condition RQ43 established this time is determined corresponding to the type of reach, and the corresponding reach effect specifying information DT43 is read (S832). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not it is the game progress information read timing (S833). This determination is performed in advance while the reach effect is being executed. For example, when there is a speech advance notice, when an advanced effect is scheduled, or when the effect operation button S is operated, it is set in advance regardless of these. When the notification timing is reached, the answer is “YES”. If S33 becomes “YES”, the corresponding game progress information DT42 is read (S834).

  When S830 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not the operating state of the gaming machine is the change start GM3 (S840). This determination is “YES” when the interrupt process is executed at the timing of the special figure start process and the result of the special figure start process is neither reach nor super reach. The background screen and the game mode are specified (S841), the reading condition RQ33 corresponding to the background screen and the game mode is determined, and the corresponding effect specifying information DT33 is read (S842). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not it is the game progress information read timing (S843). For example, when there is a serif notice, or when it is a preset notification timing regardless of this, S843 becomes “YES”, the corresponding read condition RQ32 is determined, and the game progress information DT32 is read (S844).

  When S840 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not the operating state of the gaming machine is GM2 before change (S850). This determination is “YES” when this interrupt process is executed at the timing when the demonstration screen is terminated by the special figure input process. When S850 is “YES”, it is determined whether or not a predetermined timing after the end of the demonstration screen is reached (S851). If the predetermined timing has been reached (S851: YES), the read condition RQ22 corresponding to the background screen, the mode, etc. is determined, and the corresponding game progress information DT22 is read (S852).

  When S850 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not the operating state of the gaming machine is demonstrating GM1 (S860). This determination is “YES” when this interrupt process is executed during execution of the demo screen. When S860 is “YES”, it is determined whether or not it is a predetermined timing during execution of the demo screen (S861). If the predetermined timing is reached (S861: YES), the read condition RQ12 is determined, and the corresponding game progress information DT12 is read (S862).

  When S860 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not the reading condition RQ01 of the model / device identification information DT01 is satisfied (S871). This determination may be, for example, whether the real-time clock is at a predetermined time, such as whether the game is in progress, or when the game is started, such as when a lending ball command is issued or the launch handle is operated. If this interrupt process is executed at the timing or the like, “YES” is set. If S871 is “YES”, the model / device identification information DT01 is read (S872). Next, it is determined whether or not the read condition RQ02 of the winning ball payout information DT02 is satisfied (S873). This determination is “YES” when the interrupt process is executed at the timing of paying out a prize ball. If S873 is “YES”, the winning ball payout information DT02 is read (S874). Next, it is determined whether or not the read condition RQ03 of the lending ball information DT03 is satisfied (S875). This determination is “YES” when the interrupt process is executed at the timing of the lending ball. When S875 is “YES”, the rental ball information DT03 is read (S876).

  Note that the processing of S871 to S876 is to read data when this interrupt processing is executed at the timing as described above, so S810, S820, S830, S840, S850, and S860 are “YES”. Also executed. If the read game support information exists as a result of reading the game support information in this manner (S880: YES), the game support information is output to the parametric speaker SPp (S890).

  As described above, the gaming machine P according to the present embodiment uses the parametric speaker SPp in addition to the sound effect using the surround speaker SPs, and the corresponding game support information at a predetermined timing with respect to the portable terminal SMP. Is output as audio. The mobile terminal SMP set in the mobile terminal cradle 40 executes various game support processes based on the game support information output from the parametric speaker SPp of the gaming machine P.

[10 Overview of mobile devices]
Next, the portable terminal SMP used in the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, the portable terminal SMP is configured with a central processing unit 710 having a CPU, ROM, RAM, clock, and the like, and a storage device 720 for storing various programs and data. . In addition to a microphone Mic for voice input, a touch panel display DSP, and an earphone terminal EAR, a communication device NET that performs communication with a website is also provided.

  In the storage device 720, a game result calculation app APPL1, a notice reliability display app APPL2, and a game progress support app APPL3 downloaded from the gaming machine related information site WEB are registered.

[11 Mobile terminal side arithmetic processing (game result calculation)]
The central processing unit 710 of the portable terminal SMP uses the control system shown in FIG. 11 (A) to output the table specifying information, the rented ball information, and the winning ball payout information output from the parametric speaker SPp of the gaming machine P with the microphone Mic. When received, the game results calculation app APPL1 is activated to calculate the game results. When the player touches the result display icon on the display DSP, the result is displayed on the display DSP.

  In the game result calculation process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11B, when the table specifying information is input (S1000: YES), the presence or absence of the history is confirmed (S1010), and the history for the same gaming table is obtained. If there is (S1010: YES), the history is read (S1020). Then, it is determined whether or not rental ball information has been input (S1030). If “YES”, the investment amount is updated (S1040). Further, it is determined whether or not prize ball payout information has been input (S1050). If “YES”, the number of balls to be played is updated (S1060). If the result display icon is touched (S1070: YES), the game result (number of balls to be played / investment amount) is calculated from the investment amount and the number of balls to be played (S1080) and output to the display DSP (S1090).

  Note that if no machine identification information is input (S1000: NO), and if no history exists (S1010: NO), the process of S1020 is passed.

[12 Mobile terminal side processing (notice reliability display)]
When central processing unit 710 of portable terminal SMP receives production specifying information output from parametric speaker SPp of gaming machine P by microphone Mic by the control system shown in FIG. When activated, the reliability of the notice effect produced in the gaming machine P is displayed on the display DSP.

  In the advance notice reliability display process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 12B, it is determined whether or not the model can be specified (S1100). If the model cannot be specified, the process ends (S1100: NO). If the model can be specified (S1100: YES), it is determined whether or not data of the model exists (S1110). If the data of the model exists (S1110: YES), the data for displaying the warning reliability is read (S1120). On the other hand, if the model can be specified but the data does not exist (S1110: NO), the communication device NET is activated and connected to the gaming machine related information site WEB (S1130), and is necessary for displaying the reliability of the notice of the model. New data is acquired (S1140).

  When preparation for displaying the notice reliability is completed in this way, it is determined whether or not the production specifying information is received by the microphone Mic (S1150). When the effect specifying information is received (S1150: YES), data collation is executed (S1160). When the collation is successful (S1170: YES), the notice reliability is displayed on the display DSP (S1180).

  The specification of the model in S1100 can be determined based on whether or not the game machine P has received the model specification information that is output by voice at a predetermined interval. Further, in the processes of S1130 and S1140, the corresponding model on the data registration page M22 of the gaming machine related information site WEB is accessed based on this model specifying information.

[13 Mobile terminal side arithmetic processing (game progress support information display)]
When the central processing unit 710 of the mobile terminal SMP receives the game progress information output from the parametric speaker SPp of the gaming machine P by the microphone Mic using the control system shown in FIG. Game support information that is activated and corresponds to the game progress information output from the gaming machine P (reach effect / notice effect / game mode, etc., relationship with jackpot reliability, relationship between jackpot type and round distribution, right-handed / left-handed Etc.) on the display DSP.

  In the game progress support information display process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 13B, it is determined whether or not the model can be specified (S1200). If the model cannot be specified, the process ends (S1200: NO). If the model can be specified (S1200: YES), it is determined whether or not the model data exists (S1210). If the data of the model exists (S1210: YES), data for displaying the game progress support information is read (S1220). On the other hand, if the model can be specified but the data does not exist (S1210: NO), the communication device NET is activated and connected to the gaming machine related information site WEB (S1230), and the game progress support information display of the model is performed. Necessary data is acquired (S1240).

  When the preparation for displaying the game progress support information is thus completed, it is determined whether or not the game progress information has been received by the microphone Mic (S1250). When game progress information is received (S1250: YES), data verification is executed (S1260). If the verification is successful (S1270: YES), the game progress support information is displayed on the display DSP (S1280).

  The identification of the model in S1200 can be determined by whether or not the gaming machine P has received the model identification information that is output by voice at a predetermined interval. Further, in the processing of S1230 and S1240, the corresponding model on the data registration page M22 of the gaming machine related information site WEB is accessed based on this model specifying information.

  According to the present embodiment, if the player downloads necessary application software and data to the mobile terminal SMP in advance, the degree of reliability when the notice effect is generated can be determined. The troublesome operation of the mobile terminal SMP with game support information that is useful for enjoying the game, such as what is the probability reliability, what is the relationship between the color of the reservation notice and the reliability, etc. You can get it without. In addition, by connecting to the gaming machine related information site WEB, it is also possible to acquire the latest information and enjoy the game.

  In the gaming machine P according to the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the game board C is provided with a start winning port 111, normal winning ports 112 to 114, a special winning port 115, a center accessory 120, and the like. The center accessory 120 includes a liquid crystal display device LCD for display effects, and a logo movable body 100 that performs a drop effect is provided above the center accessory 120. The logo movable body 100 is also provided with LEDs for light emission effects. Note that LEDs for light emission effects are also provided at various locations on the center accessory 120 and at various locations on the front frame D.

  In the present embodiment, in order to perform sound effects, a parametric speaker SPp installed at the upper front center of the front frame D and surround speakers SPs and SPs installed on the left and right of the upper front of the front frame D are provided. ing. The parametric speaker SPp has high directivity and is installed so as to output sound toward the player. The surround speakers SPs and SPs are highly diffusive and output sound not only to the player but also to the surroundings.

  The gaming machine P according to the second embodiment is not provided with the mobile terminal cradle 40, but instead of the mobile terminal SMP that is stored in the chest pocket or the like by the parametric speaker SPp provided in front of the player. On the other hand, BGM corresponding to the production is output as game support information. The portable terminal SMP outputs the BGM received by the microphone Mic via the earphone terminal EAR. As a result, the player can play the game while clearly enjoying the BGM without being disturbed by the sound generated from the surrounding gaming machines.

  The information displayed on the display DSP as the notice reliability display in the first embodiment is output as audible information from the earphone terminal EAR, so that the jackpot reliability when the notice effect is generated can be expressed as “Super! It can also be configured to enjoy with voices such as “Iron plate!”.

  As mentioned above, although the Example for implementing this invention was described, this invention is not limited to these, The various change in the range which does not deviate from the summary is possible.

  For example, the audio signal output from the parametric speaker SPp may be configured as an audible sound. In addition, information transmission to the portable terminal SMP may be executed by including an inaudible sound in an audio signal output from the normal surround type speaker SPs. Moreover, you may make it perform information transmission to portable terminal SMP as an optical signal using an infrared rays light emitter instead of an audio | voice.

  In addition to a winning prize, a sensor for detecting the passage of the out mouth may be provided so that the number of shot balls is reflected in the result display. In addition, the present invention may be applied not only to a pachinko machine but also to a slot machine.

  The present invention can be used in various gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game system, 7 ... Start winning device, 15 ... Grand prize opening, 18 ... Normal prize opening, 19 ... Out opening, 20 ... Right-handed passage, 27 ... Second start winning device, 37... Gate, 40 .. portable terminal cradle, 111... Start winning port, 112 to 114 .. normal winning port, 115. Main control board 320 ... Sub control board 330 ... Discharge control board 335 ... BC unit 340 ... Launch control board 350 ... Interface board 360 ... Power supply board 370 ... Production display control board, 380 ... Power supply relay board, 390 ... Ball lending operation board, 400 ... Hall computer, 500 ... Card unit, 600 ... Special figure display, 710 ... Central processing unit 720 ... storage device.
APPL: Game support application software, APPL1: Game result calculation application, APPL2: Advance notice reliability display application, APPL3: Game progress support application, DAT: Data, DSP: Display, EAR: Earphone terminal,
LCD ... Liquid crystal display device, LED ... Light emitting device, M1 ... Trigger signal output means, M2 ... Main control board, M3 ... Sub control board, M4 ... Discharge control board, M5. ..Game support information storage means, M6 ... wireless output means, M7 ... game support information output means, M8 ... game support information specifying means, M11 ... terminal control means, M12 ... memory Means, M13 ... Wireless receiving means, M21 ... Application registration page, M22 ... Data registration page, Mic ... Microphone, MT ... Motor for movable object, NET ... Communication device , P ... gaming machine, Q ... lending ball button, R ... card removal button, S ... production operation button, SMP ... mobile terminal, SOL ... solenoid for movable object, SOL7 ... Soleno for opening and closing the grand prize opening SOL27 ... Solenoid for opening / closing ordinary electric accessory, SPs ... Surround type speaker, SPp ... Parametric type speaker, SW1 ... First special figure switch, SW2 ... Second special figure switch, SW4... Ordinary switch, SW7, SW11, SW12 .. winning detection switch, TBL... Voice data table, WEB.

Claims (5)

A trigger signal output means for outputting a trigger signal when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a control board for performing a predetermined lottery process when the trigger signal is input, and a result or game of the lottery process by the control board A gaming machine that is configured to perform various game effects according to the progress of the game, and further has the following configuration.
(1) A game support information storage unit that stores game support information related to the game effect for at least some of the various game effects is provided.
(2) A game support information specifying unit for specifying game support information to be read from the game support information storing unit is provided.
(3) It has a wireless output means for outputting the game support information wirelessly.
(4) According to the specification of the game support information specifying means, the game support information is read out from the game support information storage means, and the game support information output means for outputting the game support information from the wireless output means is provided. Being. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising the following configuration.
(5) The wireless output means is configured as means capable of outputting different types of information in accordance with the game effect to which the game support information corresponds. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising the following configuration.
(6) The wireless output means is an audio output means, and is configured as a means capable of outputting the game support information by an inaudible sound. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising the following configuration.
(7) A surround type speaker capable of outputting sound over a relatively wide range and a parametric type speaker capable of outputting sound over a relatively narrow range, wherein the wireless output means is the parametric type speaker. It is configured by. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising the following configuration.
(8) The game support information output means includes model specification information output means for outputting model specification information that can specify a model of a gaming machine from the wireless output means at a predetermined timing.