JP2017029310A - Game machine and device for game - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To inhibit magnetism leaked out of speakers from affecting game media in a game machine or device for games.SOLUTION: The game machine according to the present invention such as a pachinko game machine handling game media in the inside thereof, includes an area on which the game media circulate, and speakers for releasing sound by control of control means. The speakers are disposed near the area and have magnetism cancelling magnets. The use of the speakers including the magnetism cancelling magnets can inhibit the magnetism leaked out of the speakers from affecting the game media.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine capable of playing a game, and a gaming apparatus used in association with the gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in the variable display device, the game state (game The state of the machine, more specifically, the state in which the gaming machine is controlled) is configured to give a predetermined game value to the player.

  In such a gaming machine, in order to make the gaming value more satisfactory, an effect by video and sound is performed. The production by sound is performed using a speaker arranged inside the gaming machine. By the way, since the speaker is driven by the interaction of currents flowing through the magnet and the voice coil, there are cases where magnetic leakage occurs outside the speaker. Patent Document 1 discloses a pachinko machine in which a ball guiding path that guides a game ball that has fallen below the game board toward the game ball discharge is formed avoiding the rear side of the speaker. According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate the problem that the flow of the game ball (foul ball) is hindered by the magnetic force of the speaker magnet. Patent Document 2 discloses a pachinko gaming machine in which a magnetic shielding plate is interposed between a bottom wall of a hit ball supply tray and a speaker disposed on the lower side of the hit ball supply tray. With such a configuration, the game ball can flow smoothly without being affected by the magnetic force of the speaker.

JP 7-313702 A JP-A-9-168653

  By the way, when the magnetic leakage of the speaker acts on a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine, it is conceivable to perform a different action compared to the case where there is no magnetic leakage. In particular, when a magnetic leak acts on a game ball that circulates in the game board that determines the game situation, it is conceivable that even a slight influence may affect the game result. It is not preferable in terms of game that the behavior of the game ball changes due to such invisible magnetism. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of playing in an appropriate state by suppressing the magnetic leakage of such a speaker from acting on a game medium such as a game ball. In addition, ball rental machines, card units, and other built-in speakers, and various gaming devices that handle game balls inside, or various games that are placed in close proximity to gaming machines such as ringing lamps and have built-in speakers. An object of the present invention is to suppress the influence of magnetic leakage on the game ball and to operate the game device appropriately.

Therefore, the gaming machine according to the first means of the present invention (Claim 1) (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in FIG. 1)
An area (for example, the game area 10 in FIG. 4) through which game media (for example, game balls used in the pachinko gaming machine 1) circulate;
A speaker that emits sound by the control of the control means (for example, the production control board 12 and the voice control board 13 in FIG. 2) (for example, the first speakers 81L and 81R in FIG. 4);
The speaker is disposed in the vicinity of the region and includes a magnetic cancel magnet (for example, the magnetic cancel magnet 819 in FIG. 5).

  According to the gaming machine according to the first means of the present invention, by providing the magnetic canceling magnet, the magnetism generated from the speaker is suppressed, the magnetic leakage is prevented from acting on the gaming medium, and the gaming medium is magnetized. It is possible to suppress acting on the distribution of

Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the second means (Claim 2) of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first means,
A winning means for determining a gaming state (for example, a gaming state in which a game ball shown in FIG. 4 is hit left (arrow B) and a gaming state in which the player hits right (arrow C)) shown in FIG. A game area (for example, the game area 10 in FIG. 4) in which a normal winning ball device 6A or the like is arranged,
The speaker is arranged in the vicinity of a game medium input area (for example, game medium input area D in FIG. 4) through which the game medium immediately after being input into the game area is distributed.

  According to the gaming machine according to the second means of the present invention, the influence of magnetism on the game medium in the game area is suppressed by arranging the speaker having the magnetic cancel magnet in the vicinity of the game medium input area. It becomes possible. In particular, in the game medium input area, it is conceivable that a slight difference in the distribution of game media affects the game result. By using a magnetic cancel magnet for a speaker arranged in the vicinity of such a game medium input area, the influence of magnetic leakage on the game result is suppressed.

Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the third means (Claim 3) of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the second means,
Provided with other speakers (for example, the second speakers 82L and 82R in FIG. 4) that emit sound under the control of the control means,
The other speaker is arranged farther from the game medium input area than the speaker and does not have a magnetic cancel magnet.

  A speaker having a magnetic cancel magnet may deteriorate in sound quality due to the influence of the magnetic cancel magnet. In the gaming machine according to the third means of the present invention, it is possible to provide good sound quality to the player by providing another speaker that does not have a magnetic cancel magnet. In addition, the other speakers that do not have the magnetic cancel magnet are arranged farther from the game medium input area than the speakers that have the magnetic cancel magnet, so that the influence of magnetism on the game medium that passes through the game medium input area. There are few.

Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the fourth means (claim 4) of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the second means or the third means,
The control means emits sound from the speaker and the other speaker based on sound data, and emits sound from the speaker when the sound data is of a predetermined type.

  As described above, a speaker having a magnetic cancellation magnet may be difficult to hear due to deterioration in sound quality. According to the gaming machine according to the fourth means of the present invention, for example, another important sound in the game can be obtained from another speaker (magnetic cancel magnet) by changing the speaker according to the type of the sound data. The sound that is not important in the game is emitted from the speaker having the magnetic canceling magnet, so that the control according to the degree of importance in the game can be performed.

Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the fifth means (claim 5) of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first means to the third means,
The control means controls sound emission of the speaker according to the gaming state (for example, a gaming state in which a game ball shown in FIG. 4 is left-handed (arrow B) and a right-handed (arrow C) gaming state)). (For example, a state in which sound is emitted from the first speaker in FIG. 8 (step S905) and a state in which sound emission from the first speaker is suppressed (step S904)).

  According to the gaming machine according to the fifth means of the present invention, it is possible to control the sound emission of the speaker in a state suitable for the gaming state.

Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the sixth means (claim 6) of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the fourth means,
In the first gaming state in which the moving distance of the gaming medium within the gaming medium input area is small (for example, the gaming state in which the game ball shown in FIG. 4 is left-handed (arrow B)), A sound is emitted from the speaker (for example, a state in which sound is emitted from the first speaker in FIG. 8 (step S905)), and a second gaming state (for example, a moving distance of the gaming medium is large in the gaming medium input area (for example, In the case of the game ball shown in FIG. 4 where the game ball is hit right (arrow C), sound emission from the speaker is suppressed (for example, sound emission from the first speaker in FIG. 8 is suppressed (step S904). )).

  According to the gaming machine according to the sixth means of the present invention, in the second gaming state where the moving distance in the game medium input area is larger than that in the first gaming state, sound emission from the speaker is suppressed. The magnetic leakage from the speaker can be prevented from affecting the game medium. Further, in the first gaming state where the moving distance of the game medium within the game medium input area is small, it is possible to effectively use the speaker by sufficiently emitting sound from the speaker.

Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the seventh means (Claim 7) of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first means to the fourth means,
Provided with an auxiliary speaker (for example, the third speaker 83 in FIG. 4) that emits sound under the control of the control means,
The auxiliary speaker outputs a sound range (for example, a low range) that is difficult for the speaker to output.

  According to the gaming machine according to the seventh means of the present invention, it is possible to provide a good sound quality to the player by compensating the deterioration of the sound quality when the magnetic cancel magnet is used with the auxiliary speaker. .

Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the eighth means (Claim 8) of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first means to the seventh means,
The back surface of the speaker is covered with a cover (for example, a cover 820 in FIG. 5A).

  According to the gaming machine according to the eighth means of the present invention, it is possible to further suppress magnetic leakage from the speaker by covering the back surface of the speaker with the cover. Further, by providing a member to which the cover is fitted on the gaming machine side, it becomes possible to simplify the mounting operation of the speaker without using fixing means such as screws.

A gaming device according to the ninth means (claim 9) of the present invention comprises:
A gaming device having an area through which gaming media circulate,
A speaker that emits sound under the control of the control means;
The speaker is disposed in the vicinity of the region and has a magnetic cancel magnet.

  According to the gaming machine of the ninth means of the present invention, by providing the magnetic cancel magnet, the magnetism generated from the speaker is suppressed, the magnetic leakage is prevented from acting on the game medium, and the magnetism is the game medium. It is possible to suppress acting on the distribution of

Front view of a pachinko machine from the front Block diagram showing a control configuration example of a pachinko machine Block diagram showing a control configuration example of the voice control board The figure for demonstrating arrangement | positioning of the speaker in a pachinko machine The figure for demonstrating the structure of a 1st speaker and a 2nd speaker. The flowchart which shows the main processing which CPU for game control performs Flow chart showing timer interrupt processing The flowchart which shows the acoustic control process regarding a 1st speaker

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. A coordinate system related to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is defined in the lower right of FIG. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front, a coordinate system is defined in which the left direction is the positive X-axis direction, the upward direction is the positive Y-axis direction, and the direction penetrating from the back to the front is the positive Z-axis direction. The defined coordinate system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the same as the coordinate system used in FIGS. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is a facing surface that faces a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a gaming machine frame 3 (base frame) that supports and fixes a gaming board (gauge board) 2. A game area 10 surrounded by guide rails 2b is formed in the game board 2. A game ball (game medium) launched from the launcher 250 passes through the launch passage 251 and is driven into the game area 10. Further, the gaming machine frame 3 is provided with a glass door frame 50 having a glass window 50 a so as to be rotatable about the left side, and the front side of the gaming machine frame 3 including the gaming area 10 by the glass door frame 50. The game area 10 can be seen through through the glass window 50a when the glass door frame 50 is closed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 is formed of a synthetic resin material having translucency such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, methacrylic resin, etc., in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front. It is mainly composed of a board surface plate (not shown) provided with a guide rail 2b and the like, and a spacer member (not shown) attached integrally to the back side of the board surface plate. The game board 2 is formed in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front with a non-light-transmitting member such as a plywood board, and a board surface board provided with obstacle nails (not shown), guide rails 2b, etc. on the front game board surface. May be configured.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower right position of the game area 10). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, a 7 segment LED or a dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, is variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 10 on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the first special symbol display by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display by the second special symbol display 4B in the special game are respectively displayed. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. When the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special game, the effect is displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the symbol variation display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols are derived and displayed by stopping display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and ending the variable display. .

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  A first reserved memory display area 5D and a second reserved memory display area 5U are set in two places on the left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, the hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number (the special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening ( The reserved storage display generated on the basis of the start winning due to the entry) is similarly a round white display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner above the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B. A display 25B is provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified.

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes a normal electric accessory having a movable plate that is changed between a closed state that is a closed position and an open state that is an open position by a solenoid 84 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A second start winning opening is formed as a start area (second start area).

  As an example, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 84 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, the movable ball is in the closed position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It becomes difficult to close. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening (entrance) by the opening control in which the movable plate is in the opening position when the solenoid 84 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state. ) Easy to open.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided on the right side of the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door (not shown) that is opened and closed by a solenoid 85 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and is opened and closed by the large winning opening door. A special winning opening (not shown) is formed as a specific area that changes to the above.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 85 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 85 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, and the game ball passes through the big prize opening 7A ( Make it easier to enter. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize opening may be provided.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switches 23A and 23B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switches 23A and 23B, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Accordingly, when the special winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning hole, which is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7A is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain a prize ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state. The detailed structure of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is omitted in this specification.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided on the right side of the second hold display 25B. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold display unit 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 36.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 (game board surface) is provided with a windmill and a number of obstacle nails for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area 10, there is provided an out port 16 into which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  First speakers 81L and 81R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided on the upper left and right sides of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided on the periphery of the gaming area 10. ing. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area 10 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. . In the lower right position of the glass door frame 50, a hitting operation handle 54 (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 10 is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle 54 adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle 54 only needs to be provided with a single firing switch for stopping the driving of the firing motor included in the launching device and a touch ring (touch sensor).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area 10, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to the launching device. )) Is provided.

  A stick controller 31 </ b> A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to the front lower portion of the glass door frame 50. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35A that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided below the stick controller 31A. For example, the controller sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including a shape photosensor.

  Above the stick controller 31A, there is provided a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is installed.

  Second speakers 82R and 82L are arranged on the left and right of the stick controller 31A on the gaming machine frame 3. A third speaker 83 is built in the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3. For the third speaker 83, a subwoofer capable of mainly outputting bass is used. As described above, in the present embodiment, the third speaker 83 (subwoofer) is disposed below the pachinko gaming machine 1, so that sound pressure is applied to the body of the player who uses the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the player is given a sound pressure. On the other hand, it is possible to give a production effect that is excellent in physical sensitivity.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 displays a variation display of the normal symbol such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 36 provided in the gaming area 10 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Normal symbol display based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol fluctuation display, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is completed after the normal symbol start condition for execution is satisfied. The usual game with the device 20 is started.

  In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time elapses, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “usually lost”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. For example, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state, the special game by the second special symbol display 4B is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”. In addition, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. When the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to control to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lost symbol. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a special symbol indicating the number “2” may be used as the small hit symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” as the special symbols for the special figure game is stopped and displayed as the “big hit” as the specific display result, it is specially variable in the jackpot game state. In a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated in the big winning door of the winning ball apparatus 7 , Open the grand prize opening. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize opening device that opens the grand prize opening during the round is received by receiving a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closing the special prize opening. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  When the small hit symbol (for example, the number “2”) is stopped and displayed, after the small hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol, the small hit symbol is controlled as a special gaming state. good. Specifically, in the small hit game state, for example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is advantageous to the player in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 as in the above-described short-term open big hit state in which a practically no outgoing ball (prize ball) is obtained. The variable winning operation for changing to the first state (open state) may be executed.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B, the variation display of the effect symbols is started. The period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbols to the end of the variation display due to the stop display of the confirmed effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R Then, the variation display state of the effect symbol may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state refers to an effect design (“reach variation design”) that has not been stopped yet when the effect design that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the design symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R, etc.) in advance. The remaining effect symbol display area (for example, “medium” effect) that has not been stopped yet when the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol indicating the alphanumeric character of “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the presentation symbols are changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination.

  In response to the reach state, the variation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Or change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the production symbol, or change the variation mode of the production symbol, so that the production operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the effect display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the first to third speakers 81L, 81R, 82L, 82R, 83, and the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 (Flashing operation) or the like may be included in an operation mode different from the operation mode before entering the reach state.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol does not reach the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. In addition, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variation display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a confirmed effect symbol that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variation display result is “losing”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the variation display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state when the jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that is a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the non-probable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed.

  The confirmed effect symbol which is a normal big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is variably displayed in, for example, the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variation jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased as described later. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  In the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become jackpot symbols, if the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the numbers “5” and “7” is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the effect symbol In response to the reach state being reached, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, among the multiple types of big hit combinations, a predetermined probability variation big hit combination and The determined effect design may be stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols of “8”, the effect symbol whose symbol number is “7” is a predetermined effective line in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed all together. The effect symbol having the symbol number “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination is referred to as a probability variation symbol. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game will have a "big hit" variation display result. This is referred to as a variation display mode of “probability variation” (also referred to as “big hit type”). In this embodiment, among the big hit types of “probable change”, control is made to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that “5” and “7” change display results are “big hit” as the confirmed special symbols. Then, after the end, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with the time reduction control.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time reduction control, the probability variation control is ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time reduction number or 90 times different from the time reduction number) are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. May be. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electricity support control) that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. In this embodiment, the gaming state to be controlled is not set, but the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. In addition, only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to distinguish from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control, nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-figure game can be executed frequently and the fluctuation display result in each special-figure game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the game state is not changed after controlling to the small hit game state described above, and the game state before the change display result becomes “small hit” is displayed. Control may be continued.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and a function of outputting various information to the hall management computer are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 84 and 85 is mounted.

  The main board 11 is connected to a communication unit 49 that can communicate with the hall management computer. The communication unit 49 is connected to the hall management computer and transmits information indicating various states of the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a big hit gaming state and the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 to the hall management computer.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the effect display device 5 and the first speaker 81L. , 81R, second speakers 82L, 82R, third speaker 83 (subwoofer), and game effect lamps 9 are mounted with various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by electrical components for rendering. That is, the effect control board 12 includes all or part of the display operation in the effect display device 5 and the sound output operation to the first speaker 81L, 81R, the second speaker 82L, 82R, the third speaker 83 (subwoofer), the game It has a function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as all or part of the on / off operation of the effect lamp 9 or the like.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands, control data, etc. from the effect control board 12, the first speakers 81L, 81R, second A processing circuit for executing sound signal processing for outputting sound from the speakers 82L and 82R and the third speaker 83 (subwoofer) is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a control configuration example of the sound control board 13. The sound control board 13 has a function of emitting sound from the first speakers 81L and 81R, the second speakers 82L and 82R, and the third speaker 83 (subwoofer), and the sound output unit 131 and the amplifying units 132, 133, and 134. It is comprised. The audio output unit 131 includes a first audio reproduction unit 131a, a band filter 131b, and a second audio reproduction unit 131c. The first audio reproduction unit 131a reads out and reproduces audio information from storage means such as the ROM 121 based on the instruction information included in the audio control information Ia, and amplifies the first right audio signal SR1 and the first left audio signal SL1. It outputs to 132. The band filter 131b outputs a subwoofer signal SC based on the first right audio signal SR1 and the first left audio signal SL1. The subwoofer signal SC is formed by adding the first right audio signal SR1 and the first left audio signal SL1, and performing band cut of a predetermined frequency or more. The subwoofer signal SC formed by the band filter 131b is output to the amplifying unit 133. The second audio reproducing unit 131c reads out and reproduces audio information from the storage means such as the ROM 121 based on the instruction information included in the audio control information Ib, and amplifies the second right audio signal SR2 and the second left audio signal SL2. It outputs to 134.

  The first right audio signal SR1 and the first left audio signal SL1 are amplified by the amplification unit 132, and the first speakers 81R and 81L are driven as the first right drive signal TR1 and the first left drive signal TL1. The subwoofer signal SC is amplified by the amplifying unit 133 and drives the third speaker 83 as the subwoofer drive signal TC. In the present embodiment, magnetic cancel magnets are used for the first speakers 81R and 81L in order to suppress the influence of magnetism on the game ball. When the magnetic cancel magnet is used, the sound quality of the first speakers 81R and 81L may be deteriorated, such as low-frequency components being insufficient and high-order distortion easily occurring. In the present embodiment, a third speaker 83 is provided as an auxiliary speaker for assisting a sound range in which the first speakers 81R and 81L are difficult to output.

  On the other hand, the second right audio signal SR2 and the second left audio signal SL2 are amplified by the amplifier 134, and the second speakers 82R and 82L are driven as the second right drive signal TR2 and the second left drive signal TL2. In the present embodiment, the first speakers 81R and 81L and the third speaker 83 are driven based on the first sound control information Ia, and the second speakers 82R and 82L are driven based on the second sound control information Ib. Two different systems of sound can be emitted. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to switch the system that is the output destination in accordance with the contents of the performance in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the type of audio information, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 includes a gate switch 21, a first start port switch 22A, a second start port switch 22B, count switches 23A and 23B, a first detection switch 24A, and a second detection switch 24B. A wiring for transmitting the detection signal is connected. Note that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switches 23A and 23B may be any one that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. Any device having a configuration may be used. The first detection switch 24 </ b> A and the second detection switch 24 </ b> B are switches for detecting the closing and opening of the gaming machine frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 200.

  Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. In the effect control command, for example, a change pattern designation command indicating a change pattern indicating a change pattern such as a change time of an effect symbol, a type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of a pseudo-continuous, and an image display operation in the effect display device 5 are controlled. Display control commands, voice control commands used to control voice output to the first speaker 81L, 81R, second speaker 82L, 82R, and third speaker 83 (subwoofer), the game effect lamp 9, A lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like is included.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work area. A RAM (RandomAccessMemory) 102 to be provided; a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program; a random number circuit 104 that updates numeric data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103; And an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 5 is disposed on the back side of the game board 2 and can be visually recognized through the opening 2c formed in the game board 2. Note that a frame-shaped center decoration frame 2d is provided in the opening 2c of the game board 2. In addition, on the back side of the game board 2, an effect display device 5, various effects structures, and the like are arranged. A plurality of electronic components such as various motors, solenoids, sensors, and light emitting diodes (LEDs) provided in the various effects structures are connected to the effect control board 12.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the arrangement of speakers in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, in this embodiment, three types of speakers including the first speakers 81 </ b> L and 81 </ b> R, the second speakers 82 </ b> L and 82 </ b> R, and the third speaker 83 are used. Each speaker is located in the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1, but FIG. 4 shows the arrangement of the diaphragms of each speaker in a state where the housing is seen through. The housing located in front of the diaphragm of each speaker is provided with a sound emission hole, and the sound emitted from the diaphragm of each speaker is transmitted to the player through this sound emission hole. The

  In the present embodiment, some configurations included in the game board 2 are shown in order to explain the game area in the game board 2 and the arrangement of the speakers. In the present embodiment, the first speakers 81L and 81R are arranged above the game board 2, and the second speakers 82L and 83R and the third speaker (subwoofer) are arranged below the game board 2. The first speakers 81 </ b> L and 81 </ b> R are disposed in the game area 10 of the game board 2 in the vicinity of the game medium insertion area D in which the game balls immediately after being inserted into the game area 10 circulate. Here, the game area 10 includes various winning means for determining the gaming state by the distribution of the game balls, such as the normal winning ball device 6A, the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7 described in FIG. Area. The game ball passes through a path A formed between the guide rail 2b and the outer peripheral frame 2e and is thrown into the game area 10. The game area 10 is divided by a center decoration frame 2d located in the center, and when a game ball is strongly inserted, it falls to the right side of the center decoration frame 2d as shown by an arrow C (so-called “right-handed”). If the game ball is thrown weakly, it falls to the left side of the center decorative frame 2d as shown by the arrow B (so-called “left strike”). The game ball is changed according to the game situation. In addition, the game medium input area D is an area in which game balls immediately after being inserted into the game area 10 in the game area 10, and in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the vicinity of the upper side of the game area 10. This refers to a region along the upper side of the outer peripheral frame 2e. Further, the vicinity means that the game medium insertion area D is located within a range in which the diameters of the first speakers 81L and 81R are doubled.

  By the way, when driving a speaker, it is considered that magnetic leakage occurs from the speaker. When the first speakers 81L and 81R are arranged in the vicinity of the game medium insertion area D as in the present embodiment, it is conceivable that the distribution of game balls may be affected by magnetic leakage from the first speakers 81L and 81R. . In particular, the movement of the game ball in the game medium input area D is an important factor for determining the game situation. In such a game medium insertion area D, it is not preferable in terms of game if the game ball behaves differently from the case where there is no magnetic leakage. Therefore, in the present embodiment, speakers having magnetic cancel magnets are used for the first speakers 81L and 81R located in the vicinity of the game medium insertion area D. By using the first speakers 81L and 81R having the magnetic cancel magnet, it is possible to suppress magnetic leakage and to suppress the influence on the game balls circulating in the game medium insertion area D. Further, by using the first speakers 81L and 81R having magnetic cancel magnets, the first speakers 81L and 81R can be arranged close to the game medium insertion area D, and the layout of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is improved. It is also possible to improve the degree of freedom.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the second speakers 82L and 82R are arranged at positions farther from the game medium input area D than the first speakers 81L and 81R. Therefore, the influence of the magnetic leakage of the second speakers 82L and 82R on the game medium insertion area D is small. As the second speakers 82L and 82R, speakers having no magnetic cancel magnet are used. When a magnetic cancel magnet is used, the sound quality may be deteriorated, for example, it is difficult to produce a low frequency component or high-order distortion is likely to occur. In the present embodiment, a high-quality sound can be emitted from the second speakers 82L and 82R by not using a magnetic cancel magnet for the second speakers 82L and 82R. In addition, important sounds for notification are emitted from the second speakers 82L and 82R, thereby improving the ease of listening to the player or the like.

  The third speaker 83 (subwoofer) is disposed below the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As described with reference to FIG. 3, the third speaker 83 (subwoofer) corresponds to the low frequency component of the first audio signal output from the first speakers 81L and 81R. As described above, since the first speakers 81L and 81R use the magnetic cancel magnet, it is conceivable that the syllable of the low frequency component deteriorates. In the present embodiment, by using the third speaker 83, it is possible to compensate for the lack of sound range of the first speakers 81L and 81R and to provide good sound to the player or the like.

  Although it has been described that the first speakers 81L and 81R have magnetic cancel magnets and the second speakers 82L and 82R do not have magnetic cancel magnets, the first speakers 81L and 81R and the second speakers 82L and 82R have been described. The configuration of will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the first speakers 81L and 81R and the second speakers 82L and 82R. 5A and 5B are cross-sectional views of the first speakers 81L and 81R and the second speakers 82L and 82R, respectively, as can be seen from the coordinate system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in the lower right. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view when viewed from the side of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  First, the configuration of the second speakers 82L and 82R that do not have the magnetic cancel magnet will be described with reference to FIG. The second speakers 82 </ b> L and 82 </ b> R are configured to have a diaphragm 817 attached to a frame 815 via an edge 818 and a damper 816. The edge 818 and the damper 816 are made of a member having elasticity to vibrate the diaphragm 817. A voice coil 813 is attached to the diaphragm 816. An iron yoke 811 is fixed to the end of the frame 815 with a magnet 814 interposed therebetween. A center pole 812 is provided at the center of the yoke 811 so as to face the magnet 814, and the magnetic field strength at the position of the voice coil 813 is increased. The sound is generated by the sound from the second speakers 82 </ b> L and 82 </ b> R and the drive signal flowing through the voice coil 813. The drive signal (current) passed through the voice coil 813 and the magnetic field generated by the magnet 814 act to vibrate the diaphragm 817 in the Z-axis direction, and sound is emitted.

  Next, the configuration of the first speakers 81L and 81R will be described with reference to FIG. The first speakers 81L and 81R of the present embodiment are configured by adding a magnetic cancel magnet 819 to the second speakers 82L and 82R. Since the configuration for generating sound by vibrating the diaphragm 817 is the same, the description thereof is omitted. The magnetic cancel magnet 819 is an annular permanent magnet fixed to the back surface of the yoke 811. In order to suppress a magnetic field generated by the magnet 814, the same polarity as that of the magnet 814 is fixed so as to face each other. The magnetism generated from the magnet 814 and the magnetism generated from the magnet canceling magnet 819 cancel each other, so that magnetic leakage from the first speaker 81 is suppressed. Since the first speakers 81L and 81R of the present embodiment are arranged in the vicinity of the game medium insertion area D as described with reference to FIG. 4, magnetic leakage from the first speakers 81L and 81R can be suppressed by suppressing magnetic leakage. It is possible to suppress the influence on the game ball.

  Further, a cover 820 is provided on the back of the first speakers 81L and 81R. The cover 820 is a member made of synthetic resin or the like, and is fitted and attached to the frame 815. This cover 820 is a member provided for the purpose of simplifying the mounting operation and further suppressing magnetic leakage. In the present embodiment, the attachment-side member provided on the pachinko gaming machine 1 side has a shape that fits with the cover 820. Therefore, the first speaker 81 can be fixed by fitting the cover 820 to the pachinko gaming machine 1 side, and there is no need to use fixing means such as screws. Further, by covering the back surface of the frame 815 with the cover 820, the effect of suppressing magnetic leakage can be further enhanced.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the CPU of the game control microcomputer. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid. The main processing after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 103 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 103 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, an interrupt mode for maskable interrupts is set (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set for the stack pointer (step S3). In step S2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the microcomputer 100 for game control and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is Set to the mode indicating the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 103 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

  Next, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (step S5). By the processing in step S5, the CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits) are set (initialized).

  The game control microcomputer 100 used in this embodiment also includes an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC) 504.

  Next, the CPU 103 sets the RAM 102 in an accessible state (step S6), and proceeds to a clear signal check process.

  Note that a software delay process for delaying the start timing of the game device control process (game control process) for controlling the progress of the game by software may be executed. By such software delay processing, the start timing of the game control processing can be delayed as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not executed. When the delay process is executed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of the other control board cannot receive the command transmitted from the game control board (main board 11) to the other control board (for example, the payout control board 91). Can be prevented.

  Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the clear switch is turned on (step S7). Note that the CPU 103 may confirm the state of the clear signal only once via the input port 0, but may confirm the state of the clear signal a plurality of times. For example, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is an off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds), the state of the clear signal is reconfirmed. If it is confirmed that the clear signal is in the on state at that time, it is determined that the clear signal is in the on state. Further, at this time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is the off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time, the state of the clear signal may be confirmed again. Here, the number of reconfirmations is not limited to once or twice, but may be three or more times. It is also possible to check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

  If the clear switch is not turned on in step S7, was the data protection process for the backup RAM area (for example, when the power supply stopped such as adding parity data) performed when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 was stopped? Confirm whether or not (step S8). In this embodiment, when power supply is stopped, a process for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed. When it is confirmed that such power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 103 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of power supply stop is stored. . When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process is not performed, the CPU 103 executes an initialization process.

  Whether or not the power supply stop process has been performed is determined by the value of the backup monitoring timer stored in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process corresponding to the execution of the power supply stop process (for example, 2). ) Is confirmed by whether or not. Note that such a confirmation method is merely an example. For example, a flag indicating that the power supply stop process has been executed is set in the backup flag area in the power supply stop process, and the flag is set in step S8. If it is confirmed that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop process has been performed.

  If it is determined that the control state at the time of stopping power supply is stored, the CPU 103 performs data check (parity check in this example) in the backup RAM area (step S9). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. Also, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checksum is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above processing is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 103 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and uses the inverted data as a checksum.

  In the power supply stop process, a checksum is calculated by the same process as described above, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area may be different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, the initialization process (the process of steps S10 to S14) executed when the power is turned on, not when the power supply is stopped is stopped. Run.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 103 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 101 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 102) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), This is a portion where data indicating the number of payout prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 103 sets the head address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 101 as a pointer (step S43). Further, the CPU 103 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 103 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 102. Also, the initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 101 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a winning ball flag, a ball-out flag, and the like are selectively processed according to the control state. An initial value is set in a flag for performing the above.

  Further, the CPU 103 sets the start address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 101 as a pointer (step S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub board according to the contents to the sub board. Processing is executed (step S14). As the initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 5, an initialization command to the payout control board 91, or the like can be used.

  Then, the CPU 103 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) ( Step S16). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  When the setting of the timer interrupt is completed, the CPU 103 first disables the interrupt (step S17), and executes the initial value random number update process (step S18a) and the display random number update process (step S18b). The interrupt is permitted again (step S19). That is, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, and interrupts enable state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are finished. To.

  The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (for example, a jackpot symbol determining random number for determining a special symbol for generating a jackpot or whether to shift the gaming state to a probable state) Initial value of a count value such as a counter (determination random number generation counter) for generating a probability variation determining random number for generating a normal symbol for determining whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol It is a random number for determining the value. Game control processing described later (a process in which the game control microcomputer controls itself a game device such as the effect display device 5, the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the payout device 152, etc. provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1) In a process for transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a game machine control process), when the count value of the determination random number generation counter makes one round, an initial value is set in the counter.

  The display random number is a random number for determining the display of the special symbol display (first special symbol display 4A, second special symbol display 4B). In this embodiment, as a display random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, or a random number for determining a reach for determining whether or not to reach when a big hit is not generated is used. It is done. The display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

  In addition, when the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt disabled state is executed by the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process also in the timer interrupt process described later (that is, the timer This is because the same process is executed in steps S26 and S27 of the interrupt process), so as to avoid conflict with the process in the timer interrupt process. That is, if a timer interrupt is generated during the processing of steps S18a and S18b and the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt processing, The continuity of values may be impaired. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is prohibited during the processing of steps S18a and S18b.

  Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. During execution of the main process, specifically, when a timer interrupt occurs during a period in which the interrupt is permitted during the execution of the loop process of steps S17 to S19, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 A timer interrupt process that is activated in response to the occurrence of a timer interrupt is executed. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 103 first executes a power-off process (power-off detection process) for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether the power-on signal is turned on) (step S20). Then, the CPU 103 inputs detection signals from the switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switches 23A and 23B, and the like via the switch circuit 110, and An input is detected (switch process: step S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port for inputting the detection signal of each switch is ON, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by one.

  Next, the CPU 103 displays a special symbol display (first special symbol display 4A, second special symbol display 4B), normal symbol display 20, first hold indicator 25A, second hold indicator 25B, general symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the hold indicator 25C is executed (step S22). For the special symbol display (the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B) and the normal symbol display 20, for each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S36 and S37. Control to output the drive signal.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning notification process for detecting the occurrence of an abnormal winning in the special winning opening and notifying the abnormality (step S24).

  After step S24, the CPU 103 performs processing for updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for determination per ordinary symbol used for game control (determination random number update processing: step S25). ). Further, the CPU 103 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number (initial value random number update process: step S26). Further, the CPU 103 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (display random number update process: step S27).

  Next, the CPU 103 performs special symbol process processing (step S28). In the special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Further, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S29). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 20 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 103 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command related to the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol to the effect control CPU 120 (effect symbol command control process: step S30). Note that the fact that the change in the design symbol is synchronized with the change in the special symbol means that the change time (variable display period) is the same.

  Next, for example, the CPU 103 performs an information output process for outputting data such as a start port signal, a symbol determination frequency 1 signal, a symbol determination frequency 2 signal, a jackpot 1 to 3 signal, a time reduction signal, and the like supplied to the hall management computer ( Step S31).

  Further, the CPU 103 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switches 23A and 23B (step S32). ). Specifically, it is mounted on the payout control board 91 in response to winning detection based on any one of the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switches 23A, 23B being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout control microcomputer. The payout control microcomputer drives the payout device 152 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

  In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S33). In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 103 outputs the contents related to the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port 0 to the output port. (Step S34: Output processing). Then, the CPU 103 executes a storage process for checking increase / decrease in the number of reserved storage (step S35).

  Further, the CPU 103 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data in accordance with the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S36). Further, the CPU 103 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S37).

  Next, the CPU 103 performs a status display lamp display process for setting status display control data for displaying each status display lamp in an output buffer for setting the status display control data (step S38). In this case, when the gaming state is also controlled to a high probability state (for example, a probability variation state), the state display control data for displaying the state indicator lamp indicating the high probability state is set in the output buffer. You may make it do. Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S39), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of steps S21 to S39 (excluding steps S31 and S33) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed in the main process. It may be executed.

  Next, control of the first to third speakers will be described. As described in FIG. 3, the first speakers 81L and 81R and the third speaker (subwoofer) are driven based on the first sound control information Ia. On the other hand, the second speakers 82L and 82R are driven based on the second sound control information Ib. Thus, since it is driven using different audio control information Ia and Ib, different audio can be output from the first speakers 81L and 81R, the third speaker (subwoofer), and the second speakers 82L and 82R. Is possible. In this embodiment, since the magnetic cancellation magnet 819 is used for the first speakers 81L and 81R, the sound quality to be emitted is deteriorated, and it may be difficult to hear in some cases. Therefore, information important for playing a game is emitted by using the second speakers 82L and 82R. Therefore, the effect control board 12 outputs the first voice control information Ia and the second voice control information Ib to the voice control board 13 according to the type of sound. For example, when the type of sound is dialogue, the second sound control information Ib is output to emit sound from the second speakers 82L and 82R. On the other hand, when the type of sound is BGM for forming an atmosphere, the first sound control information Ia is output to emit sound from the first speakers 81L and 81R and the third speaker (subwoofer). As described above, the first speaker 81L, 81R and the third speaker (subwoofer) emit sound based on the first sound control information Ia, and the second speaker 82L, 82R based on the second sound control information Ib. By providing the second system that emits sound from the sound source, it is possible to emit sound in a system suitable for the type of sound. Depending on the type of sound, the same sound may be emitted from the first speakers 81L and 81R, the third speaker (subwoofer), and the second speakers 82L and 82R.

  Further, the control related to sound emission can be controlled according to the gaming state in addition to the control by sound type. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an acoustic control process related to the first speakers 81L and 81R. During the game, the game state changes as the game ball enters various winning devices. In particular, when the game state is advantageous to the player, it is necessary to make a right stroke (arrow C in FIG. 4) so that the game ball can be put into the special variable winning ball apparatus 7. On the other hand, when the game state is not advantageous, such as immediately after the start of the game, it is necessary to make a left strike (arrow C in FIG. 4) so as to put the game ball into the normal winning ball device 6A or the like. As can be seen from FIG. 4, it can be seen that the moving distance of the game ball in the game medium input area D differs between right-handed and left-handed. That is, at the time of right-handed, the game ball thrown into the game area 10 passes through substantially the entire game medium throw-in area D and falls to the right side of the center decorative frame 2d. In this embodiment, since the left and right first speakers 81L and 81R are used, a game ball passing through substantially the entire game medium insertion area D is magnetically affected by both the left and right first speakers 81L and 81R. Will receive. On the other hand, when left-handed, the game ball thrown into the game area 10 does not reach the top of the game area 10 and falls to the left side of the center decorative frame 2d. The travel distance is small. Therefore, when left-handed, it is mainly affected by the magnetic force from the left first speaker 81L, and the influence from the right first speaker 81R is reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the game state is focused on the difference in the moving distance of the game ball in the game medium input area, and the sound emission of the first speakers 81L and 81R is controlled according to the game state, so that the game ball To suppress the magnetic influence on FIG. 8 shows a flowchart showing an acoustic control process related to the first speakers 81L and 81R. The effect control board 12 monitors the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the present embodiment, it is monitored whether or not the gaming state is left-handed (step S901) and whether or not the gaming state is right-handed (step S902). If the gaming state is left-handed (step S901: Yes), and if it is neither left-handed nor right-handed (step S902: No) as in the demonstration, the first speakers 81L and 81R are normally driven.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is right-handed (step S902: Yes), the effect control board 12 notifies the player of how to hit (right-handed) (step S903). The notification of how to hit may be either the first speaker 81L, 81R, the third speaker (subwoofer), or the second speaker 82L, 82R. Alternatively, visual notification using the effect display device 5 may be used. Further, the content to be notified may be a direct content such as “please make a right turn”, or may be a content that implicitly conveys that the player makes a right turn by notifying the jackpot. After giving the right-handed notification, the effect control board 12 suppresses sound emission from the first speakers 81L and 81R. Here, the suppression of sound emission means that the sound is not emitted at all from the first speakers 81L and 81R, and the sound is emitted with a sound volume suppressed as compared with the normal state when left-handed. The sound emission suppression in the first speakers 81L and 81R may be a mode in which the volume of the amplifying unit 132 is reduced in addition to a mode in which the first sound control information Ia is used. As described above, in the present embodiment, the magnetic leakage of the first speakers 81L and 81R is caused by changing the drive mode of the first speakers 81L and 81R in the gaming state in which the moving distance of the game medium insertion area D is different. It is possible to further suppress the influence on the sphere.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention sets a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, for example. As a result, the game can be started, and a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each of which can be identified, whereby one game is completed and the game is derived to the variable display device. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the display result. In that case, a non-spherical game medium such as a medal is used as a game medium instead of a spherical game ball (pachinko ball).

  In addition to pachinko gaming machines 1 and slot machines, for example, ball lending machines and card units, etc., which are equipped with speakers and are used in various gaming devices that handle game media, are arranged near the area where game media circulate. By using a magnetic cancel magnet in the speaker, the influence of magnetic leakage from the speaker on the game medium can be suppressed, and the distribution of the game medium can be made appropriate. In addition, by appropriately distributing the game media, the failure of the gaming apparatus can be suppressed.

  Further, as a gaming apparatus, it can be used as a calling lamp positioned above the gaming machine. A speaker for notification by sound may be arranged in the calling lamp. Although game media does not circulate in the call lamp, since it is arranged adjacent to the gaming machine, it is conceivable that the magnetic leakage of the speaker in the call lamp acts on the game media circulating in the gaming machine. Also for such a call lamp, it is possible to appropriately distribute game media in adjacent gaming machines by using a magnetic cancel magnet for the speaker of the calling lamp.

1: Pachinko machine 50: Glass door frame 2: Game board 50a: Glass window 2b: Guide rail 54: Hitting ball operating handle 2c: Opening 81L, 81R: First speaker 2d: Frame 82L, 82R: Second speaker 2e: Outer circumference Frame 83: Third speaker 3: Gaming machine frame 83R: Second speaker 4A: First special symbol display 84, 85: Solenoid 4B: Second special symbol display 91: Dispensing control board 5: Effect display device 100: Game control microcomputer 5C: effect symbol display area 101: ROM
5D: First reserved storage display area 102: RAM
5L, 5R: Production symbol display area 103: CPU
5U: second reserved storage display area 104: random number circuit 6A: normal winning ball device 105: I / O
6B: Ordinary variable winning ball device 110: Switch circuit 7: Special variable winning ball device 111: Solenoid circuit 7A: Large winning port 120: CPU for effect control
9: Game effect lamp 121: ROM
10: Game area 122: RAM
11: Main board 123: Display control unit 12: Production control board 124: Random number circuit 13: Audio control board 125: I / O
14: Lamp control board 131: Audio output unit 15: Relay board 131a: First audio reproduction unit 16: Out port 131b: Band filter 20: Normal symbol display 131c: Second audio reproduction unit 21: Gate switches 132-134: Amplification part 22A: 1st starting port switch 152: Dispensing device 22B: 2nd starting port switch 200: Outer frame 23A, 23B: Count switch 250: Launching device 24A: 1st detection switch 251: Launching passage 24B: 2nd detection switch 811: Yoke 25A: 1st hold indicator 812: Center pole 25B: 2nd hold indicator 813: Voice coil 25C: Usual hold indicator 814: Magnet 31A: Stick controller 815: Frame 31B: Push button 816: Damper 33 : Step 817: Diaphragm 35A: Controller Roller sensor unit 818: Edge 35B: Push sensor 819: Magnetic cancel magnet 36: Passing gate 820: Cover 49: Communication unit

Claims (9)

An area where game media is distributed;
A speaker that emits sound by control of the control means,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the speaker is disposed in the vicinity of the region and includes a magnetic cancel magnet. A game area in which a winning means for determining a game state by distribution of the game medium is arranged;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the speaker is disposed in the vicinity of a game medium input area in which the game medium immediately after being input into the game area is distributed. Comprising another speaker that emits sound under the control of the control means;
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the other speaker is arranged farther from the game medium input region than the speaker and does not have a magnetic cancel magnet. 3. The control unit according to claim 2, wherein sound is emitted from the speaker and the other speaker based on sound data, and sound is emitted from the speaker when the sound data is of a predetermined type. Or the game machine of Claim 3. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the control unit controls sound emission of the speaker according to the gaming state. In the first gaming state in which the moving distance of the game medium in the game medium input area is small, the control means emits a sound from the speaker, and the game medium moves in the game medium input area. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein sound emission from the speaker is suppressed in the second gaming state with a large distance. Provided with an auxiliary speaker that emits sound by control of the control means,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the auxiliary speaker outputs a sound range that is difficult for the speaker to output. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a back surface of the speaker is covered with a cover. A gaming device having an area through which gaming media circulate,
A speaker that emits sound under the control of the control means;
The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the speaker is disposed in the vicinity of the region and includes a magnetic cancel magnet.