JP2017080540A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of deriving voice with inflection while preventing generation of unpleasant voice.SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine 10 comprises: voice data storage means for prestoring voice data of a plurality of patterns; voice means configured to convert the voice data into voice signals and capable of simultaneously outputting the plurality of voice signals; and a speaker for converting the voice signals into voice. The voice means includes a plurality of channels in which the voice signals can be input, and an amplifier for amplifying the voice signals. The voice means can collectively output voice signals input in the plurality of channels and simultaneously start to reproduce same voice data by the plurality of channels on the basis of predetermined conditions.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  One type of gaming machine is a pachinko machine. In a pachinko machine, when a game ball launched by a launching device enters a starting pitching means provided on a game board, a lottery is performed as to whether or not a hit state is generated, and a lottery is performed using a variable display device. Fluctuation display for teaching the result is performed (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  In addition, in order to improve game play, an effect in which the light form and the sound form by various lamps, display devices, and the like are combined as the game progresses is appropriately performed. Therefore, with regard to sound, sound effects are output at various volume levels as appropriate according to the effects, etc., and music with a wide dynamic range is output during the game, in order to produce effects with great power and intonation.

JP 2003-154110 A

  However, there is a concern that an unpleasant sound such as “sound cracking” may occur when the sound is increased. That is, when “sound cracking” or the like occurs, there is a possibility that the player may feel uncomfortable. On the other hand, in order to avoid “sound cracking” and the like, if the volume is reduced by compromise, there is a concern that the sound may be monotonous with no power, and there is a risk that the performance will be reduced.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of deriving an intonated sound while preventing generation of an unpleasant sound. There is.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
Voice data storage means for storing a plurality of patterns of voice data in advance;
An audio means configured to convert audio data into an audio signal and capable of outputting a plurality of audio signals simultaneously;
A speaker that converts the audio signal into audio;
The voice means is
Provided with a plurality of channels capable of inputting an audio signal and an amplifier for amplifying the audio signal,
The audio signals input to the plurality of channels are combined and configured to be output to the speaker.
The audio signal of the same audio data can be started simultaneously on a plurality of the channels,
By increasing the number of the channels in which the audio signals of the same audio data are simultaneously reproduced at a predetermined volume that is audible to the player, the volume of the audio signals simultaneously reproduced in the plurality of channels is increased from the speaker. And reducing the number of channels in which the audio signals of the same audio data are simultaneously reproduced at the predetermined volume, thereby reducing the volume output from the speaker of the audio signals simultaneously reproduced in the plurality of channels. Is configured to be possible
The audio data stored in the audio data storage means includes simultaneously reproduced music audio data that is audio data of music,
When the audio signal of the simultaneously reproduced music audio data is reproduced, the audio signal of the same simultaneously reproduced music audio data is simultaneously started to be reproduced on a plurality of the channels,
The simultaneously reproduced music audio data is divided into a strong scene corresponding part corresponding to a scene with a high volume of the music and a weak scene corresponding part corresponding to a scene with a relatively low volume of the music,
In the strong scene corresponding unit, the number of the channels in which the audio signal of the same simultaneously reproduced music audio data is reproduced at a volume audible to the player is larger than that in the weak scene corresponding unit.

  The gaming machine may be a pachinko machine or a rotary gaming machine.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to derive a voice with inflection while preventing generation of an unpleasant sound.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the inner frame and the front frame set. It is a front view which shows structures, such as an inner frame and a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the inner frame, the back pack unit, etc. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the main electrical structures of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a classification determination process. It is a flowchart which shows reach determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows a through gate passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation display setting process. It is a flowchart which shows discrimination | determination information setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows a variable winning apparatus control process. It is a flowchart which shows an end setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd display control process. It is a flowchart which shows an opportunity corresponding unit control process. It is a flowchart which shows a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of the payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a command determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process of a sub control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for the determination of a decoration design, etc. It is a flowchart which shows the update process of a counter. It is a flowchart which shows holding information storage processing. It is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit BGM setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit BGM switching process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit BGM switching process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit BGM switching process. It is a time chart for demonstrating the volume change of promotion probability change jackpot BGM. It is a time chart for demonstrating the volume change of 16R probability variation big hit BGM. It is a time chart for demonstrating the volume change of probability variation big hit BGM. (A) is a time chart for demonstrating the volume change of promotion normal jackpot BGM, (b) is a time chart for demonstrating the audio | voice waveform of promotion normal jackpot BGM. It is a time chart for demonstrating the volume change of normal jackpot BGM. It is a time chart for demonstrating the volume change of the example of a pattern which reaches a big hit. It is a time chart for demonstrating the volume change of the example of a pattern which reaches a big hit. It is a time chart for demonstrating the volume change of the example of a pattern which reaches a big hit. It is a time chart for demonstrating the audio | voice waveform of BGM in another embodiment. It is a time chart for demonstrating the volume change of BGM in another embodiment. It is a perspective view containing the partial cross section which shows the upper plate etc. in another embodiment. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the electrical connection in another embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the microphone sound volume adjustment table in another embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 3 and the like, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that constitutes an outline of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 is supported at one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. . For the sake of convenience, FIG. 3 omits illustrations of nails and accessories placed on the surface of the game board 30, the glass unit 137 attached to the front frame set 14, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 6 and the like, the outer frame 11 has an upper side frame constituting portion 11a and a lower side frame constituting portion 11b made of a wooden plate material, and the left side frame constituting portion 11c and the right side frame constituting portion 11d are made of aluminum alloy. Each of the frame components 11a to 11d is assembled in a rectangular frame shape as a whole by a detachable fastener such as a screw.

  An upper hinge 81 and a lower hinge 82 are attached to the upper and lower ends of the left side frame constituting portion 11c (see FIG. 1). The upper and lower hinges 81 and 82 support the upper and lower portions of the inner frame 12 so that the inner frame 12 can be rotated. As a result, the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed. And the inner frame 12 etc. are accommodated in the space part formed inside the outer frame 11.

  The right side frame constituting portion 11d is formed with an extending wall portion 83 that protrudes from the vicinity of the rear end portion in the width direction toward the inside of the outer frame 11. The extending wall 83 covers the entire upper and lower sections corresponding to the locking device 600 (see FIG. 6) provided on the back side of the right side of the inner frame 12 from the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 5). In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, a pair of upper and lower receiving portions 84 and 85 to which the locking member of the locking device 600 is locked are provided on the front surface side of the extending wall portion 83. Further, a pressing portion 86 that abuts on an inner frame opening detection switch 92 described later is provided on the lower receiving portion 85 so as to protrude toward the inner side of the outer frame 11.

  Furthermore, a resin curtain decoration 87 is attached to the lower frame constituting portion 11b. A rib 88 projecting upward is integrally formed at the back of the upper surface of the curtain decoration 87. This makes it difficult to form a gap with the inner frame 12.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set up and down on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, so that the inner frame 12 can be opened forward with the opening / closing axis serving as an axis. It has become. The inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 38 whose outer shape is rectangular, and a substantially elliptical window hole 39 is formed at the center of the resin base 38.

  A front frame set 14 is attached to the front side of the inner frame 12 so that it can be opened and closed. As with the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 can be opened forward with an opening / closing axis set along the top and bottom on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, you may comprise the front frame set 14 so that it may be supported by the outer frame 11 so that opening is possible directly rather than via the inner frame 12.

  The front frame set 14 has a rectangular outer shape like the inner frame 12, and covers almost the entire front side of the inner frame 12 in the closed state. A substantially elliptical window 101 is formed at the center of the front frame set 14. Thereby, the game board 30 (game area) attached to the rear surface of the inner frame 12 can be visually recognized from the outside through the window portion 101 of the front frame set 14 and the window hole 39 of the inner frame 12. The detailed configuration of the game board 30 will be described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a front plate of the front frame set 14 is provided with a lower plate 15 as a ball receiving tray at the center of the lower portion, and the game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 are placed in the lower plate 15. It can be stored inside. In addition, on the front side of the lower plate 15, a ball removal lever 25 for discharging the game ball from the lower plate 15 is provided. In addition, an effect button 125 with a built-in LED is provided on the left side of the lower plate 15, and by pressing the effect button 125, a corresponding effect is performed on a decorative symbol display device 42 described later. Or the production content is changed.

  On the right side of the lower plate 15, a game ball launching handle (hereinafter simply referred to as a handle) 18 protruding toward the front side is provided. The handle 18 is provided with a touch sensor (not shown) and an operation amount detection means (variable resistor) (not shown) for detecting the operation amount of the operation unit of the handle 18. When the handle 18 is rotated clockwise, a game ball is launched by a launching device 60 serving as launching means described later with a strength corresponding to the amount of pivoting operation. Further, the handle 18 is provided with a firing prohibiting button 18 a that can be pressed with the thumb of the right hand that holds the handle 18. In the state where the firing prohibition button 18a is pressed, even if the handle 18 is held, the launching device 60 is prohibited from launching the game ball. Therefore, the rotation of the handle 18 can be performed while prohibiting the launch of the game ball, or the launch of the game ball can be temporarily stopped while the handle 18 is held.

  An upper plate 19 is provided above the lower plate 15. The upper plate 19 is a ball tray that temporarily stores the game balls and guides them toward a launching device 60 described later while aligning them in a row. When the upper plate 19 is full of game balls, the game balls to be paid out are guided to the lower plate 15 via the lower plate communication passage 71 and the discharge port 16 described later.

  The upper plate 19 is provided with a ball lending button 121 and a return button 122. Thereby, in the game hall or the like, when the ball lending button 121 is operated with a bill or a card inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, depending on the operation Rental balls are supplied to the upper plate 19. On the other hand, the return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. However, the ball lending button 121 and the return button 122 are not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are directly lending to the upper plate 19 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, so-called cash machine.

  Further, the upper plate 19 is provided with a ball removal button 123. When the ball removal button 123 is pressed, a communication hole (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the ball guide path of the upper plate 19 and communicating with the lower plate 15 is opened and stored in the upper plate 19. The game ball is guided (dropped) to the lower plate 15. That is, the player can move the game ball on the upper plate 19 to the lower plate 15 at any time by operating the ball removal button 123.

  In addition, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the front surface of the front frame set 14. These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game while the light emission mode is changed and controlled according to a change in the gaming state. For example, at the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In addition, error display lamps 104 that are turned on when a predetermined error occurs are provided on both sides of the annular illumination portion 102. In addition, a large number of small through holes are formed in the annular illumination portion 102 above the error display lamps 104 corresponding to the speakers SP (see FIG. 3) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14. .

  A glass unit 137 is attached to the back side of the front frame set 14. The glass unit 137 is not attached to a pair of conventional front and rear rectangular glass plates separately in front and rear pairs, but is formed into a round shape as a whole and attached after being assembled.

  Next, the inner frame 12 will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the game board 30 is mounted on the inner frame 12 in a state where the game board 30 is in contact with the back side of the resin base 38 on the rear side of the window hole 39. Accordingly, the substantially central portion of the front surface of the game board 30 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 39.

  Further, a launching device 60 and a launching rail 61 for guiding a game ball immediately after being launched by the launching device 60 are attached to the lower part of the front surface of the inner frame 12 (resin base 38), that is, a position below the window hole 39. Yes. In the present embodiment, a solenoid-type firing device is employed as the firing device 60. Further, above the launching device 60, a ball feeding device that guides the game balls guided from the upper plate 19 one by one to the firing position of the launching device 60 by driving a built-in driving means (for example, a solenoid). 63 is provided.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 30 includes a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, a starting winning unit (starting port) 33, a through gate 34, a variable display device unit 35, a first special display device 43L and a second special display device 43R. A specific lamp 40 or the like is provided. As is well known, when a game ball enters (wins) various winning holes such as a general winning hole 31, a variable winning device 32 as a variable winning means, a starting winning unit 33, etc., it is detected by various detection switches, and the upper plate 19 or A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the lower plate 15. For example, when there is a ball entering the start winning unit 33, there are three balls when there is a ball entering the general winning slot 31, and when there is a ball entering the variable winning device 32. Fifteen game balls are paid out. In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and the game balls that have not won the various winning ports such as the general winning port 31 are discharged out of the game area through the out port 36. . In addition, the game board 30 is provided with a large number of nails for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game balls, and various members such as windmills (servants).

  The variable prize-winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won, and is in an open state in which a game ball can be won in a big hit state. Although not shown in the drawings, the variable prize winning device 32 includes a big prize opening leading to the rear of the game board 30, a shutter for opening and closing the big prize opening, a big prize opening solenoid for operating the shutter, and a big prize. And a count switch 223 for detecting a game ball that has entered the mouth, driving and controlling the big prize opening solenoid, and opening and closing the shutter, so that the variable prize winning device 32 (large prize winning opening) is in a closed state and an open state. Switching.

  The start winning unit 33 includes an upper winning opening 33a and a lower winning opening 33b, and a pair of opening and closing members 33c provided on both sides of the lower winning opening 33b. When the opening / closing member 33c opens and closes in response to the establishment of a predetermined condition, the game ball flowing down the side of the lower prize opening 33b is guided between an open state where the game ball is guided to the lower prize opening 33b and a closed state where the game ball is not guided. The state can be changed. As will be described in detail later, the start winning unit 33 includes a first start winning switch 224a and a second starting winning switch 224b that detect game balls that have entered the upper winning opening 33a and the lower winning opening 33b, respectively. In addition, when a game ball is detected by the start winning switch 224a, 224b, a winning lottery for determining whether or not to generate a big hit state is performed, and special display devices 43L, 43R (and variable display means described later) In the decorative symbol display device 42), a variable display for teaching the result of the success / failure lottery is performed. Then, when a big win is won in the winning / losing lottery, a big win state is given as a special gaming state in which the variable winning device 32 is opened.

  Further, in the present embodiment, there are a low probability state in which a jackpot is won with a predetermined probability in the success / failure lottery and a high probability state in which the jackpot is won with a higher probability than the low probability state in the success / failure lottery. Further, the opening / closing member 33c is opened relatively frequently, and it is easy to allow the game ball to enter the lower winning opening 33c, and the opening / closing member 33c is hardly opened, and the game ball is moved to the lower winning opening 33b. There is a low entry state that is difficult to enter. Hereinafter, the low probability state and the low entry state are referred to as “normal mode”, and the low probability state and the high entry state are referred to as “time reduction mode”. A certain state is referred to as a “probability change mode”.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the normal mode and the probability variation mode are continued until the jackpot state occurs, whereas the time reduction mode is the special display devices 43L and 43R and the decorative symbol display device 42 even if the jackpot state does not occur. When the fluctuation display in is performed 100 times, the display is terminated and the mode is shifted to the normal mode.

  The jackpot types of the present embodiment are 16 round probability variation jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “16RS”), 7 round probability variation jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “7RS”), and 7 round normal jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “7RN”). There are three types. Regarding “16RS”, it is assumed that the variable winning device 32 is opened for 30 seconds or that eight game balls enter the variable winning device 32 after the variable winning device 32 is opened. It is repeated 16 times, while for “7RS” it is repeated 7 times before the jackpot state ends. In addition, “probability change mode” is given after the big hit state of “16RS” and “7RS”, and “time reduction mode” is given after the big hit state of “7RN”.

  Each of the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R is configured by a 7-segment display device of a type capable of displaying two characters (and dots), and can be visually recognized by the player (in this example, the variable winning device 32). It is installed on the right). Then, when the game ball enters the top winning port 33a of the start winning unit 33, the first special display device 43L performs switching display (variable display), and the game ball enters the lower winning port 33b. As a trigger, switching display (variation display) is performed on the second special display device 43R. Note that the display contents of the special display devices 43L and 43R are directly controlled by a main control device 261 as main control means described later.

  In addition, after the variable display is performed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R, the result of the lottery determination, that is, “big hit” or “off”, depending on the display mode when the variable display stops. It is definitely displayed that there is. For example, when a game ball wins the top winning opening 33a, the lighting mode (combination of segments to be lit) is switched and displayed (variable display, for example, every 4 msec) on the corresponding first special display device 43L. When a predetermined time has elapsed, one of the lighting modes is stopped and displayed (for example, stopped for several seconds). Then, when “big hit” is won in the winning / losing lottery, the corresponding lighting mode is displayed when the fluctuation is stopped, and a big hit state occurs.

  Further, in the special display devices 43L and 43R, not only is it taught that the “big hit” is won, but the type of the big hit state, ie, “16RS”, “7RS”, or “7RN”. Is also taught. For example, when “7.7.” Is finally displayed (stopped) on the first special display device 43L (or the second special display device 43R), “16RS” is assigned, and “n. “0.” is displayed, it is associated with “7RN”. Further, there are a plurality of stop modes of the special display devices 43L and 43R that teach one jackpot type instead of one, and any one of them is selected and stopped and displayed. In addition, when either the first special display device 43L or the second special display device 43R is performing variable display or determination display, the other is turned off ("-" is displayed). However, if neither the change display nor the determination display is performed in either case, “-” is displayed in both cases.

  In addition, when a game ball newly wins the start winning unit 33 during the variation display of the first or second special display device 43L, 43R, the corresponding variation display is performed at that time. It is the structure performed after the end of. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in the present embodiment, it corresponds to the game ball won in the top winning port 33a and the game ball won in the lower winning port 33b. Then, the variation display up to four times (total eight variation display) is put on hold.

  Further, the number of holdings of the variation display (hereinafter referred to as “first variation display”) based on the game ball entering the top winning opening 33a is lit and displayed by the first holding lamp 46a that can emit blue light. The number of holdings of the variation display (hereinafter referred to as “second variation display”) based on the game ball entering the lower prize opening 33b is lit and displayed by the second holding lamp 46b that can emit red light. It has become. Four hold lamps 46a and 46b are provided in the same number as the maximum number of hold of each of the first change display and the second change display, and the same number as the number of the first change display or the second change display held. Light. The display contents of the hold lamps 46a and 46b are controlled by a sub-control device 262 as sub-control means described later. If a new game ball wins the start winning unit 33 during the big hit state, the corresponding change display is also suspended.

  Note that the suspended variation display is basically digested in the suspended sequence, but both the first variation display and the second variation display are suspended (hold lamp 46a, When one or more of 46b is lit, the second variation display is preferentially digested. In other words, unless all the second variation display triggered by winning at the lower winning opening 33b is digested, the first variation display triggered by entering the upper winning opening 33a is not performed. ing. For example, in the state where one first holding lamp 46a is lit, when a game ball enters the lower prize opening 33b and one second holding lamp 46b lights, the first variation display is postponed, First, the second variation display is performed.

  In the variation specifying lamp 40, the variation display performed on the decorative symbol display device 42 corresponds to which one of the top winning opening 33a and the lower winning opening 33b (first variation display or second variation display). It is for showing which one of the display is variable), and is arranged at a position (below the special display devices 43L and 43R in this example) that is visible from the player. The variation specifying lamp 40 includes an LED whose emission color is blue and an LED whose emission color is red. When the first variation display is performed on the decorative symbol display device 42, the variation specifying lamp 40 emits blue light, and the second variation. It emits red light when it is being displayed.

  The through gate 34 is configured such that game balls flowing down the game area can pass one by one. As will be described in detail later, the through gate 34 includes a through gate switch 225 that can detect a game ball passing through the through gate 34. When the game ball is detected by the through gate switch 225, the through gate 34 is started. A pitch assist lottery for determining whether or not the winning unit 33 is in an open state is performed, and a variation display for teaching the result of the pitch assist lottery is performed on the normal symbol display device 41. Then, when winning in the winning assist lottery, the lower winning opening 33b (opening / closing member 33c) of the start winning unit 33 is opened for a specified time after the end of the variation display.

  The variable display device unit 35 includes a normal symbol display device 41 that variably displays triggered by the passage of the through gate 34, and a decorative symbol display device that variably displays in accordance with the variable display by the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. 42 is provided. Further, the variable display device unit 35 is provided with the first holding lamp 46a, the second holding lamp 46b, and the holding lamp 44.

  The normal symbol display device 41 is configured so that “○” or “×” can be lit as a normal symbol. For example, each time a game ball passes through the through gate 34, the normal symbol is displayed as “O” → “×” → “○” →... Is displayed at high speed (change display). Then, when the change display is stopped for several seconds with the “◯” symbol (winning symbol), the start winning unit 33 (opening / closing member 33c) is opened for a predetermined time. The display contents of the normal symbol display device 41 are directly controlled by a main control device 261 described later.

  In addition, when a game ball newly passes through the through gate 34 during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display device 41, the corresponding fluctuation display is performed after the end of the fluctuation display at that time. It has become. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in this embodiment, it is held up to 4 times, and the hold number is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 44. Yes.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 of the present embodiment is configured by a liquid crystal display device, and is configured to be capable of variably displaying decorative symbols as identification information. The display contents of the decorative symbol display device 42 are controlled by a sub-control device 262 and a display control device 45 which will be described later. That is, in the decorative symbol display device 42, the sub-control device 262 supports the auxiliary design based on the command from the main control device 261 so as to correspond to the results displayed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. Display content is determined, and display control is performed by the display control device 45 based on the determination.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 includes, for example, three symbol display areas, upper, middle, and lower, and a plurality of types of decorative symbols (for example, numeric symbols with numbers 1 to 9) are provided in each symbol display area. Displayed sequentially (variably displayed), and then the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in order for each symbol display area (for example, in the order of the upper symbol display area → the lower symbol display area → the middle symbol display area). . For example, when the occurrence of the big hit state is determined by the main control device 261, a display corresponding to the big hit is made on the first or second special display device 43L, 43R, and the decorative symbol is hit on the decorative symbol display device 42. (For example, the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area, the middle symbol display area, and the lower symbol display area are the same), and the jackpot state is started.

  Further, when the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination corresponding to the jackpot, as the previous stage, for example, the same decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area. In this way, the state where the same symbol is stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area and the variable display is still being performed in the middle symbol display area is the reach state. Of course, the occurrence of a reach condition does not necessarily result in a big hit, but may be missed.

  In the present embodiment, after the reach state occurs, in the middle symbol display area, the same decorative symbol as the decorative symbol (reach symbol) stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display region and the lower symbol display region is stopped (Zoro). If the eye is stopped and displayed), the jackpot state is given. Further, in the case of an odd number of eyes, “16RS” or “7RS” to which the probability variation mode is given after the jackpot state ends, and in the case of an even number of eyes, “16RS”, “7RS”, Alternatively, either “7RN” is given. In addition, the combination of decorative symbols other than the doublet basically teaches “displacement”.

  The variable display device unit 35 is provided with a center frame 47 so as to surround the decorative symbol display device 42. A ball entrance 151 is provided in the upper portion of the center frame 47, and a game ball that has entered the ball entrance 151 is formed inside the center frame 47 along the side of the decorative symbol display device 42. It is guided on a stage 153 formed below the decorative symbol display device 42 via a warp channel 152 extending vertically. The game ball guided on the stage 153 falls from the stage 153 to the front game area, or rolls on the stage 153 and then enters the pocket 154 formed at the center back side of the stage 153. . The pocket 154 communicates with a guide passage 155 that leads to a game area directly above the start winning unit 33 (upward winning opening 33a), and a game ball that has entered the pocket 154 has a relatively high probability. The start winning unit 33 (upward winning opening 33a) is entered.

  The game board 30 includes an inner rail component 51 and an outer rail component 52, and a rail 50 that guides a game ball launched from the launch device 60 to the upper part of the game board 30 is attached. As a result, the game balls fired in accordance with the turning operation of the handle 18 are guided through the launch rail 61 and the rail 50 into a game area formed between the game board 30 and the glass unit 137.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail constituting portion 51 (the upper left portion in FIG. 4). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the rail 50 to the game area returns to the rail 50 again. Further, a return rubber 54 is attached to a substantially distal end portion (upper right portion in FIG. 4) of the outer rail constituting portion 52. The game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and is returned to, for example, the substantially central portion of the game board 30.

  In the present embodiment, the outer rail component 52 is interrupted at the upper right portion of the game board 30, and the inner rail component 51 is interrupted at the lower right portion of the game board 30. For this reason, the game area is defined by the inner peripheral surface of the rail 50 and the window hole 39 of the resin base 38. However, since the game ball launched by the launching device 60 may flow backward through the rail 50 until it passes through the return ball prevention member 53, the parallel portions of the inner and outer rail constituting portions 51 and 52 are excluded from the game area. It is burned.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a ball passage unit 70 is provided on the back side of the front frame set 14 below the window portion 101. The ball passage unit 70 includes a lower plate communication passage 71 connected from a payout mechanism portion 352 described later to the discharge port 16 of the lower plate 15, and an upper plate communication passage 73 connected from the payout mechanism portion 352 to the upper plate 19. In addition, there is a predetermined gap between the firing rail 61 provided on the front side of the inner frame 12 and the rail unit 50 (outer rail constituting portion 52), and the ball path unit 70 of the front frame set 14 includes A foul ball passage 72 is formed to guide the game ball dropped from the gap to the lower plate 15. Thereby, if the game ball launched from the launching device 60 does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 and returns to the rail 50 as a foul ball, the foul ball is returned to the lower plate 15 via the foul ball passage 72. Discharged.

  3 and 4 is a payout passage for guiding a game ball paid out by a payout mechanism portion 352, which will be described later, to the front of the inner frame 12, and an upper plate communication passage 73 (upper plate 19). And a passage leading to the lower plate communication passage 71 (lower plate 15). A shutter 68 is provided below the payout passage 67. When the front frame set 14 is opened, the shutter 68 protrudes forward by an urging force of a spring or the like so that the outlet of the payout passage 67 is almost closed. ing. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is pushed open by the inlet side rear end of the lower plate communication path 71. In addition, the inlets (sphere inflow portions) of the lower plate communication passage 71 and the upper plate communication passage 73 are adjacent to each other, and in the closed state of the front frame set 14, each of the inlets and the discharge passage 67 are separated by a predetermined distance. A game ball can pass through the gap between the two. For this reason, when the upper plate 19 and the upper plate communication passage 73 are filled with game balls, the game balls to be dispensed flow to the lower plate communication passage 71 side (overflow to the inlet side of the lower plate communication passage 71), and the lower plate connection It will be paid out to the lower plate 15 through the passage 71.

  In addition, the ball path unit 70 is provided with a full detection switch (not shown) that detects a game ball located in the lower dish communication path 71. Due to the presence of the full detection switch, it is grasped that the lower plate 15 is full of game balls (the lower plate 15 is full of game balls and the game balls are retained in the lower plate communication path 71). be able to. In the present embodiment, based on the fact that a game ball is continuously detected for a predetermined time by the full detection switch, an error notification that teaches that the lower plate 15 is full using a display or sound on the decorative symbol display device 42 is used. Is controlled. When the game ball stays in the lower tray communication path 71 and the game ball is not detected by the full detection switch (when it is not detected continuously for a predetermined time), the error notification state is canceled.

  Next, the back configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. Various control boards are arranged on the back of the pachinko machine 10 so as to be lined up, down, left and right, and partially overlapped in the front and back, and further, a game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls And a protective cover made of resin. The dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally sometimes referred to as a back pack. Therefore, this unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203”.

  First, the back configuration of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, on the back side of the variable display device unit 35 (see FIG. 4) arranged corresponding to the through hole in the center of the game board 30, a resin frame cover that covers the center frame 47 from the back side. 213 is provided to protrude rearward. Further, on the back side of the frame cover 213, a decorative symbol display device 42, a display control device 45, and a sub control device 262, which are liquid crystal display devices facing forward from the opening of the frame cover 213, can be attached and detached in a state where they are stacked in front and back. Is attached.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 is housed in a housing box 42 a in which an opening for exposing the display unit (liquid crystal screen) of the decorative symbol display device 42 to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is formed, and the rear surface of the frame cover 213. It is fixed on the side. The display control device 45 is accommodated in the substrate box 45a and fixed to the back side of the decorative symbol display device 42 (accommodation box 42a). The sub-control device 262 is accommodated in the substrate box 262a and fixed to the back side of the display control device 45 (substrate box 45a). In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving LEDs and the like built in the center frame 47 is disposed. The storage box 42a and the substrate boxes 45a and 262a are made of a transparent resin material or the like so that the inside can be visually recognized.

  Under the frame cover 213, a back frame set 215 is attached to the game board 30 so as to cover the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the start winning unit 33 and the like from behind. The back frame set 215 includes a ball collection mechanism (not shown) for collecting game balls that have won prizes in various winning ports. The game balls collected by the ball collection mechanism are guided to a discharge passage portion 217 described later, and discharged from the discharge chute of the discharge passage portion 217 to the outside of the pachinko machine 10.

  In the present embodiment, the back frame set 215 functions as a mounting base for the main controller 261. More specifically, the board box 263 on which the main controller 261 is mounted is pivotally supported with respect to the back frame set 215 and can be opened rearward.

  The main controller 261 is accommodated in a substrate box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. The substrate box 263 includes a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base, and the box base and the box cover are connected by a sealing member. The board | substrate box 263 connected with the sealing member becomes a structure which cannot be opened unless a predetermined trace is left. As a result, it is possible to easily find out that the board box 263 has been illegally opened.

  In addition, the game board 30 is provided with a ball entry detection switch for detecting game balls that have entered the various winning ports corresponding to various winning ports such as the general winning port 31. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a winning opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general winning opening 31, and a count switch 223 is provided in the variable winning device 32. The start winning unit 33 is provided with a first start winning switch 224a and a second starting winning switch 224b corresponding to the upper winning port 33a and the lower winning port 33b, respectively. Further, a through gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the through gate 34.

  Although not shown, the back frame set 215 is provided with a first board relay board that is electrically connected to the prize opening switch 221, the count switch 223, and the through gate switch 225 via a cable connector. . This first board surface relay board relays the prize opening switch 221 and the like and the main control device 261 as main control means, and is electrically connected to the main control device 261 via a cable connector. On the other hand, the start winning switches 224a and 224b are directly connected to the main controller 261 via a connector cable without passing through a relay board.

  The detection results detected by the various entrance detection switches are taken into the main controller 261. Then, a payout command (the number of game balls to be paid out) corresponding to the winning situation at each time is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the payout control device 311, and a predetermined number of game balls are based on the output signal from the payout control device 311. Is dispensed (except when detected by the through gate switch 225).

  In addition, although not shown in the drawings, the back of the game board 30 is provided with a large winning opening solenoid that opens the large winning opening by the variable winning apparatus 32, and the start winning unit 33 has a pair of opening / closing members 33c. A winning opening solenoid that opens and closes is provided. The back frame set 215 is also provided with a second board surface relay board (not shown) that relays between the solenoid and the main controller 261.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the back pack unit 203 is a unit in which a back pack 351 formed of resin and a payout mechanism portion 352 for a game ball are integrated. Further, the back pack unit 203 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the left side portion (right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame 12, and can be opened rearward with an open / close axis extending along the vertical direction as an axis. ing. In addition, an external terminal board 240 is provided on the upper left part of the back pack unit 203 (upper right part in FIG. 5).

  The external terminal board 240 is for relaying various information transmissions to a hall computer or the like in a game hall, and is provided with a plurality of external connection terminals. For convenience, no reference numerals are given, but for example, a terminal for outputting information relating to the current gaming state (such as jackpot state or probability variation mode), front frame set 14 or inner frame detected by opening detection switches 91 and 92 described later. Terminals for outputting information related to the opening of 12, terminals for outputting information on various error states such as a ball entry error, a lower tray full tank error, a tank ball no error, a payout error, and a prize paid out from the payout control device 311 Terminals for outputting information on the number of balls are provided.

  The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and includes a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to cover at least the frame cover 213. However, in the present embodiment, the protective cover portion 354 covers the upper portion and the right portion of the substrate box 263 (the left portion in FIG. 5). Thereby, in the closed state of the back pack unit 203, the sealing member provided at the right part of the board box 263 and the terminal part (board side connector) provided along the upper edge part of the main controller 261 are covered. It will be.

  The payout mechanism 352 is arranged so as to bypass the protective cover 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided above the protective cover portion 354, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows of ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, a case rail 357 is formed vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. It is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately according to a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor. Then, the game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 and the like.

  The payout mechanism 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power from the outside. Yes. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, an AC 24V main power supply via a voltage converter, and the power switch 382a is switched on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 382a.

  Below the back pack unit 203 (substrate box 263), there is provided a lower frame set 251 that is pivotally supported at the left side of the inner frame 12 (right side in FIG. 5) and can be opened rearward. As shown in FIG. 6, the lower frame set 251 is formed with a discharge passage portion 217 into which the game balls collected by the ball collection mechanism described above flow, and a game ball is placed in the most downstream portion of the discharge passage portion 217. A discharge chute (not shown) for discharging to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 is formed. In other words, the game balls that have won the respective winning openings such as the general winning opening 31 are gathered through the ball collecting mechanism of the back frame set 215 and further discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute of the discharge passage portion 217. In addition, the out port 36 leads to the discharge passage portion 217 in the same manner, and the game balls that have not won any winning port are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute. In this embodiment, the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 are configured separately and can be opened and closed independently. However, the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 are integrally formed. It is also good to do.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are detachably attached to the back side of the lower frame set 251 in a state where they are stacked in front and back. Is attached.

  The launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313 are accommodated in the substrate box 313a and fixed to the back side of the lower frame set 251. Although the launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313 are described as independent control devices for convenience, they are actually configured by a single board (printed board).

  Further, the payout control device 311 is housed in the substrate box 311a and is fixed to the back side of the substrate box 313a (the launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313). The substrate box 311a in which the dispensing control device 311 is accommodated is provided with a sealing member in the same manner as the substrate box 263 in which the main control device 261 is accommodated, so that the unsealed trace of the substrate box 311a remains. It has become.

  In addition, the card unit connection board 314 is accommodated in the board box 314a and fixed to the back side of the board box 313a (the firing control device 312 and the power supply device 313). Each of the board boxes 311a, 313a, and 314a is made of a transparent resin material or the like so that the inside can be visually recognized.

  Further, the dispensing control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321 that protrudes outward from the substrate box 311a. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball clogged in the payout motor unit, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse to eliminate the ball clogging (return to a normal state).

  Further, the power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323 that protrudes outward from the substrate box 313a. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, so that even if a power failure occurs, the pachinko machine 10 retains the state at the time of the power failure and can be restored to the state at the time of the power failure when returning from the power failure (power recovery). it can. Therefore, if the power is turned off in a normal procedure (for example, when the game hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored, so if you want to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, hold down the RAM erase switch 323 .

  As shown in FIG. 6, a locking device 600 is provided on the back side of the right side of the inner frame 12. The locking device 600 includes a cylinder lock 700 (see FIG. 1 and the like) exposed on the front surface side of the front frame set 14, and a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 700, and the inside is operated by rotating to one side. The frame 12 can be unlocked, and the front frame set 14 can be unlocked by rotating to the other side. In the present embodiment, the inner frame 12 is locked to the outer frame 11, and the front frame set 14 is locked to the inner frame 12.

  In addition, as described above, the extending wall portion 83 that covers the entire upper and lower sections corresponding to the locking device 600 from the back side of the inner frame 12 is formed in the right side frame constituting portion 11d of the outer frame 11 (FIG. 5). reference). Thereby, it becomes difficult to make a wire etc. approach from the back side of outer frame 11, and to operate locking device 600 with the wire etc. As a result, the defense performance can be improved. Further, the extending wall portion 83 is configured to cover the right end portion (the left end portion in FIG. 5) of the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 from the back side, and in the closed state of the inner frame 12, The back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 cannot be opened.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a front frame open detection switch 91 for detecting the opening of the front frame set 14 is provided on the lower right side of the front side of the inner frame 12 (on the right side of the launching device 60). As shown in FIG. 5, an inner frame opening detection switch 92 for detecting the opening of the inner frame 12 is provided on the lower right side on the back side of the inner frame 12 (lower left in FIG. 5). Each of the front frame opening detection switch 91 and the inner frame opening detection switch 92 includes a detection unit that can move in and out of the switch main body, and the front frame opening detection switch 91 is provided so that the detection unit faces forward. The inner frame opening detection switch 92 is provided so that the detection unit faces rearward. When the detection unit is in a state of protruding from the switch main body, an ON signal is output to the main controller 261, and when the detection unit is pressed toward the switch main body and is immersed in the switch main body, an OFF signal is output. It is configured to output to the main controller 261. That is, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the front frame opening detection switch 91 is turned off when the detection unit is pressed on the back surface of the front frame set 14, and when the front frame set 14 is opened, the detection unit returns to the protruding state. Turns on. Similarly, when the inner frame 12 is closed, the inner frame opening detection switch 92 is turned off by the pressing portion 86 integrally formed with the receiving portion 85 of the outer frame 11 and is detected when the inner frame 12 is opened. The part returns to the protruding state and is turned on.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. A main controller 261 (main board) as main control means is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer as an arithmetic unit. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a RAM 503 that is a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. Various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. However, the CPU, the ROM, and the RAM may not be integrated into one chip but may be configured as a chip for each function.

  The RAM 503 is a stack area that stores the contents of the internal registers of the CPU 501, the return address of a control program executed by the CPU 501, and a work area (work area) that stores various flags, counters, I / O values, and the like. ) And a backup area 503a.

  The RAM 503 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and is stored in the stack area, work area, and backup area 503a. All data is backed up.

  In the backup area 503a, when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. (Similarly) is an area for storing stack pointers, values of registers, I / O, and the like. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is turned off by the main process. Conversely, the return of each value written to the backup area 503a is the main process at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, and so on). Executed in Note that a power failure signal SK1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 when a power failure occurs due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Due to the occurrence, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) is immediately executed.

  Note that if data stored in at least the stack area and the backup area 503a is backed up, it is not always necessary to back up data stored in all areas. For example, the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 503a may be backed up, and the data stored in the work area may not be backed up.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 incorporating the ROM 502 and RAM 503 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a sub-control device 262, first and second special display devices 43L and 43R, a normal symbol display device 41, and the like are connected to the input / output port 505. With this configuration, the special display devices 43L and 43R and the normal symbol display device 41 described above are directly controlled by the main control device 261. On the other hand, the decorative symbol display device 42 is controlled via the sub-control device 262.

  For the sake of convenience, illustration of various relay boards and the like is omitted, but the input / output port 505 includes a winning port switch 221, a count switch 223, start winning unit switches 224a and 224b, a through gate switch 225, various switches of the handle 18, and the like. Are connected to various electrical components such as a solenoid for opening and closing the variable winning device 32. That is, the main controller 261 is provided with a plurality of terminal portions (board side connectors) for connecting connectors of various cable connectors, and the input / output port 505 is configured by these terminal portions.

  A sub-control device 262 (sub-control board) as a sub-control means includes a CPU 551 that is an arithmetic device, various control programs executed by the CPU 551, a ROM 552 that stores fixed value data, and a control program that is stored in the ROM 552. RAM 553, which is a memory for temporarily storing various data during execution, input / output port 554, bus line 555, and other various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit (not shown) It has. The RAM 553 is a memory that temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 551 executes various programs.

  A CPU 551, ROM 552, and RAM 553 are connected to the input / output port 554 via a bus line 555 and a display control device 45 is connected. Further, the speaker SP, the holding lamps 46 a and 46 b, the effect button 125, various lighting units and the lamps 102 to 104 are connected to the input / output port 554. As will be described in detail later, the speaker SP of this embodiment is connected to the input / output port 554 via the audio composition unit 264. The audio composition unit 264 is provided on the same substrate as the CPU 551 and the like.

  The CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 causes the display control device 45 to execute display control based on, for example, a command signal (for example, a variation pattern command) transmitted from the main control device 261 and causes the decorative symbol display device 42 to display the display control device. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is displayed that the jackpot is won by the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R controlled by the main control device 261, and the sub control device 262 is displayed. In the decorative symbol display device 42 controlled by, display corresponding to the display of the special display devices 43L and 43R (incident effect display) is performed.

  The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 358. The CPU 511 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261, has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the CPU 511 and the return address of the control program executed by the CPU 511, various flags and counters, A work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored, and a backup area 513a are provided.

  The RAM 513 is configured to hold (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and all stored in the stack area, work area, and backup area 513a. Data is backed up. Note that if data stored in at least the stack area and the backup area 513a is backed up, it is not always necessary to back up data stored in all areas. For example, the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 513a may be backed up, and the data stored in the work area may not be backed up.

  The backup area 513a has a stack pointer, each register at the time of power off, each register, so that the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned off. This is an area for storing values such as I / O. The writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is turned off by the main process, and the restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed in the main process when the power is turned on. As with the CPU 501 of the main controller 261, the power failure signal SK1 is input to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the CPU 511, NMI interrupt processing as power failure processing is immediately executed.

  In the work area, a payout permission flag for which the payout control device 311 is set to allow the payout of prize balls, a command reception flag set when a command transmitted from the main control device 261 is received, and the main control device 261 And a command buffer for storing a command transmitted from.

  The payout permission flag is a flag for setting a prize ball payout permission, and is turned on when a specific command for permitting the payout of the prize ball is transmitted from the main control device 261 and received, and is initially set. It is turned off when it is restored before the process or power shutdown. In the present embodiment, the specific commands are a payout initialization command for instructing the initial processing of the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311, a prize ball command for instructing payout of a prize ball, and the main controller 261 having been restored to power. There are three payout return commands to be transmitted in this case.

  The command reception flag is a flag for confirming whether or not the payout control device 311 has received a command, and is turned on when any command is received. Similar to the payout permission flag, an initial setting process or power-off is performed. It is turned off when returning to the front, and turned off when the command received by the command determination process is determined.

  The command buffer is configured by a ring buffer that temporarily stores commands transmitted from the main control device 261. The ring buffer has a predetermined storage area, and commands are stored with regularity from the beginning to the end of the storage area. When commands are stored in all storage areas, the ring buffer is at the start of the storage area. The return command is configured to be updated. Therefore, when the command is stored and when the command is read, the storage pointer and the read pointer in the command buffer are updated, and the command is stored and read based on each pointer.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 incorporating the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 through a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a main controller 261, a launch controller 312 and a payout device 358 are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

  The card unit connection board 314 includes a ball rental operation unit (a ball rental button 121 and a return button 122) on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10, and a card unit (a ball rental unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10 in a game hall or the like. Are electrically connected to each other, and receive a ball lending operation command from the player and output it to the card unit. In a cash machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate 19 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, the card unit connection board 314 can be omitted.

  The launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch device 60, and the launch device 60 is permitted to drive when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, a firing permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, a sensor signal is detected that the player is touching the handle 18, and a firing prohibit button 18 a ( 1 is not operated, the launching device 60 is driven, and a game ball is launched with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation of the handle 18.

  The display control device 45 executes the variable display of the decorative symbols on the decorative symbol display device 42 in accordance with an instruction from the sub-control device 262. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, a video display processor (VDP) 526, an input port 527, an output port 529, and bus lines 530 and 531. And. An input / output port 554 of the sub control device 262 is connected to the input port 527. Further, a CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, and a VDP 526 are connected to the input port 527 through a bus line 530. An output port 529 is connected to the VDP 526 via a bus line 531, and a decorative symbol display device 42 as a liquid crystal display device is connected to the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 receives the display command transmitted from the sub-control device 262 via the input port 527, analyzes the received command, or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received command to control the VDP 526. (Specifically, generation of an internal command for the VDP 526) is performed. Thereby, display control in the decorative symbol display device 42 is performed.

  The program ROM 522 is a memory that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data. The work RAM 523 is a memory that temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. It is.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, and the display content of the decorative symbol display device 42 is changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory that stores character data such as symbols displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The VDP 526 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an LCD driver (liquid crystal driving circuit) incorporated in the decorative symbol display device 42. Since the VDP 526 is an IC chip, it is also referred to as a “drawing chip”, and the substance of the VDP 526 can be said to be a microcomputer chip with a dedicated firmware for drawing processing. The VDP 526 adjusts the respective timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, etc. to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 524 at a predetermined timing and causes the decorative symbol display device 42 to display it.

  The power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 that supplies power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 connected to the RAM erase switch 323. And.

  The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in AC 24 volt power supplied from the outside, generates + 12V power for driving various switches and motors, + 5V power for logic, backup power for RAM backup, etc. These + 12V power supply, + 5V power supply and backup power supply are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. Note that operation power (+12 V power, +5 V power, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311. Similarly, operating power is supplied to various switches, motors and the like via a control device to which these are connected.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit that outputs a power failure signal SK1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal SK1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal SK1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of a power failure and execute a power failure process (NMI interrupt processing).

  The power supply unit 541 normally outputs an output of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the process at the time of a power failure even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Configured to maintain the value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit that takes in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clears backup data in the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout controller 311 in accordance with the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erase signal SK2 to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on with the RAM erase switch 323 pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), the data in the respective RAMs 503 and 513 are cleared in the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. The

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described. In this embodiment, the CPU 501 provided in the main control device 261 as the main control means performs lottery using various counter information in the game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for determining whether or not to generate a jackpot state, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for determining a jackpot type (type lottery), and a decoration The variable selection counter C3 used for determining whether or not the reach state is generated in the symbol display device 42, the initial value random number counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and the first and second special display devices 43L, 43R (decorative symbol display device 42) used for determining the variation display time of the first variation type counter CS1, the second variation type counter CS2, and the normal symbol display device 41 used for lottery (entry assist lottery) The normal symbol random number counter C4 is used. Note that the variation selection counter C3 is also used for reach type lottery when the decorative symbol display device 42 is deviated and varied. The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are also used for variation pattern selection (effect pattern selection) of the decorative symbol display device 42. Specifically, the variation time of the special display devices 43L and 43R is determined according to the determined variation pattern, and the variation mode and variation time in the decorative symbol display device 42, that is, the effect pattern, are determined.

  Each of the counters C1, C2, C3, CINI, CS1, CS2, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to the lower limit value of 0 after reaching the upper limit value. Each counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 (except for the random number initial value counter CINI).

  The RAM 503 stores a special variable hold area as a hold storage area for storing the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the change selection counter C3, and the normal symbol random number counter C4. A variable holding area is provided. The normal variation holding area includes one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to holding fourth areas). In each holding area of the normal variation holding area, the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is stored in time series in accordance with the passing history of the game ball to the through gate 34. By adopting this configuration, the variable display on the normal symbol display device 41 can be suspended up to four times.

  The special variable reserved area includes a first special variable reserved area and a second special variable storage area each having four reserved areas (first to fourth reserved areas), and one execution area. In each holding area of the first special variable holding area, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the fluctuation selection counter C3 are time-sequentially matched to the winning history of the game balls to the top winning opening 33a. Stored in In each holding area of the second special variable holding area, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the fluctuation selection counter C3 are time-sequentially matched to the winning history of the game balls to the lower winning opening 33b. Stored in By adopting this configuration, the variable display on the special display devices 43L and 43R can be suspended up to four times.

  In detail, each jackpot random number counter C1 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 599, for example, and after reaching an upper limit value (ie, 599) as a closing price, 0 is a lower limit value as a starting price. It is the composition which returns to. Normally, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the initial value random number counter CINI at that time is read as the next initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The initial value random number counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599), and is updated once for each timer interruption and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of normal processing. On the other hand, the jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is stored in the jackpot random number counter buffer. The value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the big win random number counter buffer is stored in the special variation holding area at the timing when the game ball wins the upper winning hole 33a or the lower winning hole 33b of the start winning unit 33. .

  In the present embodiment, the number of values of the jackpot random number counter C1 that is a jackpot in the low probability state (normal mode, time reduction mode) is two, and the value is “7, 307”. In the state (probability change mode, latent probability mode), the number of values of the jackpot random number counter C1 which is a jackpot is 20, and the values are “7 to 16, 307 to 316”. In the present embodiment, two determination tables for determining whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 corresponds to the jackpot are provided in the ROM 502, and “7, 307” is jackpoted. There are a first winning / failing determination table stored as a value and a second winning / failing determination table storing “8 to 16, 308 to 316” as a jackpot value.

  In the normal mode, the probability of winning the jackpot in the winning lottery (the jackpot probability) is 1/300, and the variation time in the normal symbol display device 41 for teaching the result of the entrance assist lottery is 6 seconds. In addition, when winning in the pitch assist lottery, the lower winning opening 33b (opening / closing member 33c) is opened for 0.6 seconds.

  In the probability variation mode, the jackpot probability is 1/30, which is easier to hit than in the normal mode. In the probability variation mode, the variation time of the normal symbol display device 41 based on the entrance assist lottery is 2 seconds, which is shorter than that in the normal mode. Is opened three times and each opening time is 2 seconds. That is, in the probability variation mode, the variation time in the normal symbol display device 41 is shorter than in the normal mode, and the opening time of the bottom winning opening 33b per winning of the winning ball assist lottery is increased and the number of times of opening is large. Become. As a result, the time period during which the lower winning opening 33b is in an open state becomes longer, so that game balls frequently enter the lower winning opening 33b (becomes a high winning state), and the lottery is determined. It will be done continuously and will be in good condition. In the high pitching state, the probability that the symbol “◯” is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 41 (the winning probability of the pitching assist lottery) may be higher than that in the normal mode.

  In the time reduction mode, the jackpot probability is 1/300. Further, in the time shortening mode, the variation time of the normal symbol display device 41 based on the pitching assist lottery is 2 seconds, and when winning in the pitching assist lottery, the lower winning opening 33b is opened three times, Each opening time is 2 seconds. In other words, the time reduction mode has the same low probability as the jackpot probability in the normal mode, but is the same as the probability variation mode when only the operation of the start winning unit 33 is viewed. In the present embodiment, after the big hit state of “7RN” ends, the time reduction mode is set over a total of 100 variable displays performed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. Further, the time reduction mode ends when a total of 100 variations are displayed on the special display devices 43L and 43R even if no big hit state occurs, and then shifts to the normal mode.

  For example, the type determination counter C2 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 19, for example, and after reaching the upper limit value (that is, 19), the type determination counter C2 returns to 0 that is the lower limit value. The ROM 502 is provided with a type determination table that is referred to when determining which jackpot type the value of the type determination counter C2 corresponds to. Then, when winning in the winning / losing lottery, the type of the jackpot state type given based on the value of the type determination counter C2 is determined (type lottery is performed), and the jackpot state of the determined type is given The Rukoto.

  The type determination counter C2 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the value of the type determination counter C2 is stored in the type determination counter buffer. Then, the value of the type determination counter C2 stored in the type determination counter buffer is stored in the special variation holding area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the top winning port 33a or the lower winning port 33b of the start winning unit 33. The

  The variation selection counter C3 is configured so that, for example, one by one is added in order within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and after reaching the upper limit value (that is, 238), it returns to the lower limit value of 0. In this embodiment, the reach selection state is generated by the variation selection counter C3, and after the reach state is generated with respect to the decorative symbol, the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol and stopped. The final stop symbol after the stop is to draw lots of “reach other than front / rear off” that stops before and after the reach symbol and “complete out” that does not cause reach. In the present embodiment, the ROM 502 is provided with a reach determination table that stores the correspondence between the value of the variation selection counter C3 and the reach type. The reach determination table stores a value of “0 to 238”, C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to the back and forth reach, C3 = 2 to 21 corresponds to the reach other than back and forth, and C3 = 22 to 238 is complete. It has a configuration corresponding to the detachment.

  The fluctuation selection counter C3 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 is stored in the fluctuation selection counter buffer. The value of the variation selection counter C3 stored in the variation selection counter buffer is stored in the special variation holding area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the top winning port 33a or the lower winning port 33b of the start winning unit 33. The

  In addition, one of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 59, for example, and reaches the upper limit value (that is, 59), and then reaches the lower limit value. The other variation type counter CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 37, for example, and reaches the upper limit value (that is, 37), and then returns to the lower limit value of 0. It has become. For example, the first variation type counter CS1 determines the reach pattern of decorative symbols such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, and other rough symbol variation modes, and the second variation type counter CS2 determines the final stop symbol after the occurrence of reach. A more detailed symbol variation mode is determined, such as an elapsed time until the middle symbol (in this example) stops. Accordingly, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 and CS2. It is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the first variation type counter CS1, or to determine the symbol variation mode in combination by combining the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

  Further, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once every time a normal process described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time of the normal process. Then, the buffer values of CS1 and CS2 are acquired when determining the variation pattern at the start of variation of the decorative symbol by the decorative symbol display device 42.

  In addition, the magnitude | size and range of each counter are only examples, and can be changed arbitrarily. However, it is desirable that the big hit random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, the variation selection counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are all different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case.

  Further, the normal symbol random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 9, for example, and returns to the upper limit value (that is, after reaching 9 and to the lower limit value of 0). The random number counter C4 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is acquired when the game ball passes through the left or right through gate 34. There are six random number values, and the range is “3 to 8.” When the value of the winning normal symbol random number counter C4 is acquired, the normal symbol display device 41 displays a predetermined variation display. After the time has elapsed, the symbol corresponding to the winning (“◯” in this example) is stopped and displayed, and the lower winning opening 33b (opening / closing member 33c) is opened in a pattern according to the game mode at that time.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 501 in the main controller 261 will be described with reference to a flowchart. The processing of the CPU 501 is broadly divided into a main process that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt process that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 msec), and a stop signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process will be described first, and then the main process will be described.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. This processing is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 every 2 msec, for example. First, in step S301, various winning switch reading processes are executed. That is, the state of various switches (except for the RAM erase switch 323) connected to the main controller 261 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored. On the other hand, if there is no detection information, the process proceeds to the next process.

  When there is detection information of various winning switches, the value of the corresponding winning ball counter is added. Further, in an external output process of a normal process described later, a prize ball command based on the value of each prize ball counter is output to the payout control device 311 and a prize ball is given based on the prize ball command (a game ball is paid out). ) Further, when the prize ball command is output, the value of each prize ball counter is reset.

  In step S302, random number initial value update processing is executed. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (599 in this example).

  In step S303, random number update processing is executed. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, the variation selection counter C3, and the normal symbol random number counter C4 are each incremented by 1 and their counter values are maximized (in this embodiment, 599, 19 respectively). 238, 9), each is cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1, C2, C3, and C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Thereafter, in step S304, a start winning process associated with winning the start winning unit 33 is executed. In step S305, a through gate passing process accompanying passing of the game ball to the through gate 34 is executed. Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is temporarily terminated.

  Here, the start winning process in step S304 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In addition, in the execution area of each special variable holding area and each holding area, a success / failure random number storage area that stores the value of the big hit random number counter C1, a winning type random number storage area that stores the value of the type determination counter C2, and a variation selection counter C3 A reach random number storage area for storing values is provided. In the present embodiment, the random number storage area stores the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 using 2 bytes. Each of the winning type random number storage area and the reach random number storage area uses 1 byte to store the value of the type determination counter C2 and the value of the variation selection counter C3. In addition, an upper holding counter Na that counts the number of holdings of the variable display that is triggered by a winning at the top winning port 33a, and a lower holding counter Nb that counts the number of holdings of the variable display that is triggered by a winning at the lower winning port 33b Is provided.

  First, in step S501, it is determined from the detection information of the second start winning switch 224b whether or not the game ball has won the lower winning opening 33b. If an affirmative determination is made in step S501, it is determined in step S502 whether or not the value of the lower hold counter Nb is less than the upper limit value (“4” in the present embodiment). If a negative determination is made in step S501 or S502, the process proceeds to step S509. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S502, the process proceeds to step S503, and the lower hold counter Nb is incremented by one.

  In the subsequent step S504, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the variation selection counter C3 updated by the random number update process in step S303 (the jackpot random number counter buffer, the type determination counter buffer, and the variation selection counter buffer are updated). Each stored value) is stored in a first area (a random number storage area, a winning type random number storage area, a reach random number storage area) among the reserved areas that are free in the special variable reservation area. After step S504, the process proceeds to step S505.

  In step S505, a jackpot determination process is performed to determine whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the special variation holding area is a value corresponding to the jackpot. Details of the jackpot determination process will be described later.

  In the subsequent step S506, when it is determined in step S505 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot, based on the value of the type determination counter C2 newly stored in the special variable holding area, the jackpot A type determination process is performed to determine the type. Details of the type determination process will be described later.

  In the subsequent step S507, if it is determined in step S505 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is not a value corresponding to the jackpot, the deviation is determined based on the value of the variation selection counter C3 newly stored in the special variation holding area. Reach determination processing for determining the type of reach at the time of change is performed. Details of the reach determination process will be described later.

  Here, the details of the jackpot determination process in step S505 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S5101, whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the special variation holding area matches either “7” or “307” that is the value stored in the first win / fail determination table. Is determined. Incidentally, “7” and “307” are values that are big hits in both the low probability state and the high probability state.

  In FIG. 14, for convenience, the process of step S5101 is simplified. However, in practice, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is “7”, and the determination is negative. If it is determined, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is “307”. If an affirmative determination is made in either of these determinations, an affirmative determination is made in step S5101, and which determination is made. If a negative determination is made in step S5101, a negative determination is made in step S5101.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S5101, the process ends after turning on the first success / failure flag in step S5102. In the present embodiment, in addition to the success / failure random number storage area for storing the value of the jackpot random number counter C1, a separate success / failure flag is not provided, but information on whether or not a big success state occurs in the success / failure random number storage area. Is stored (overwritten). As described above, the success / failure random number storage area uses 2 bytes. In step S5102, for example, “101010101010101010” is set for the success / failure random number storage area. In the present embodiment, for the sake of convenience, the setting for the success / failure random number storage area is referred to as turning on the first success / failure flag.

  If a negative determination is made in step S5101, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the special fluctuation holding area in step S5103 is the value stored in the second winning / failure determination table “8 to 16, 308”. ˜316 ”or not. Incidentally, “8 to 16, 308 to 316” are values that are jackpots only in the probability variation mode. Note that in the determination process, it is actually determined one by one whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 matches each value corresponding to the jackpot as described above.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S5103, the second success / failure flag is turned on in step S5104, and then the process ends. Note that turning on the second success / failure flag here means that, for example, “1100110011001100” is set in the success / failure random number storage area. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5103, that is, if the result is “out” even in a high probability state, this processing is terminated as it is.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the information related to success / failure is stored using 2 bytes. For example, when noise occurs, the success / failure flag (the content stored in the failure random number storage area) is rewritten. It is possible to prevent a situation in which a big hit state is generated even though it is not a win, or a big win state does not occur even though it is a win. In addition, the pattern (a combination of “1” and “0”) set in the success / failure random number storage area in the big hit determination process is a pattern that is not used when the value of the big hit random number counter C1 is stored in the success / failure random number storage area. is there.

  Next, the type determination process in step S506 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S5201, it is determined whether or not the first or second success / failure flag is set to ON in the jackpot determination process performed immediately before. If a negative determination is made in step S5201 (there is no possibility of a jackpot state), the process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S5201 (there is a possibility that a jackpot state may occur), in step S5202, the type determination counter C2 newly stored in the special variation holding area is referred to by referring to the type determination table. It is determined whether or not the value matches a value “0” corresponding to “16RS”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5202, the process ends after the 16RS flag is turned on in step S5203.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the winning type random number storage area for storing the value of the type determination counter C2, a 16RS flag or the like is not separately provided, and “16RS” and “7RS” are not provided in the winning type random number storage area. , “7RN” information is stored (overwritten). As described above, the winning type random number storage area uses 1 byte. In step S5203, for example, “10101010” is set for the winning type random number storage area. In the present embodiment, for convenience, setting a pattern indicating a jackpot type such as “16RS” in the winning type random number storage area is referred to as turning on a flag indicating a jackpot type (such as a 16RS flag). explain.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5202, in step S5204, the value of the type determination counter C2 newly stored in the special variation holding area is set to a value “12” corresponding to “7RN” in consideration of the type determination table. To 19 ”is discriminated. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5204, in step S5205, the 7RN flag is turned on (for example, “00011111” is set for the winning type random number storage area), and then this process ends. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5204, the 7RS flag is turned on in step S5206 (for example, “00010000” is set for the winning type random number storage area), and then this process ends.

  Note that the pattern (the combination of “1” and “0”) set in the winning type random number storage area in the type determining process is not used when the value of the type determination counter C2 is stored in the winning type random number storage area. It is a pattern.

  Next, the reach determination process in step S507 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S5301, it is determined whether or not the first win / fail flag is set in the jackpot determination process performed immediately before. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5301, that is, if the jackpot is large in both the low probability state and the high probability state (a jackpot state always occurs), this processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5301, that is, if a big hit state does not occur at least in a low probability state (there is a possibility of losing), a reach determination table is referred to in step S5302, and a new determination is made. It is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 stored in the special fluctuation holding area coincides with one of the values “0, 1” corresponding to “front / rear out of reach”. If the determination in step S5302 is affirmative, in step S5303, the front / rear flag indicating the occurrence of front / rear out of reach is turned on, and then the process ends.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the reach random number storage area for storing the value of the variation selection counter C3, a separate front / rear flag is not provided, but information indicating that “rear / rear reach” is in the reach random number storage area. Is stored (overwritten). As described above, the reach random number storage area uses 1 byte. In step S5303, for example, “10101010” is set for the reach random number storage area. In the present embodiment, for convenience, the setting for the reach random number storage area will be referred to as turning on the front / rear flag.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5302, the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 newly stored in the special fluctuation holding area in consideration of the reach determination table in step S5304 corresponds to “reach other than forward / backward deviation”. It is determined whether or not the value matches any of the values “2 to 21”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5304, the flag is turned on other than before and after in step S5305, and then the present process ends. Note that turning on the flags other than the front and rear here means that, for example, “11001100” is set in the reach random number storage area.

  If a negative determination is made in step S5304, that is, if the change display ends without complete reach, the process is terminated as it is. The pattern (the combination of “1” and “0”) set in the reach random number storage area in the reach determination process is a pattern that is not used when the value of the variation selection counter C3 is stored in the reach random number storage area. is there.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 13, in step S508 following step S507, a process for setting a starting command is performed. In the advance command, whether the change information stored on hold (predetermined information used to determine the contents of the change display) is triggered by the entry of the top winning opening 33a or the lower winning opening 33b. And information indicating the results of the jackpot determination process, type determination process, and reach determination process are included and output to the sub-control device 262 in the next external output process (see step S201).

  After the process of step S508, or when a negative determination is made in step S501 or step S502, in step S509, whether or not the game ball has won the top winning opening 33a is determined by the first start winning unit switch 224a. It is determined based on the detection information. If a negative determination is made in step S509, the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made, in step S510, the value of the upper hold counter Na that counts the number of variable display holds triggered by winning in the upper winning opening 33a is the upper limit (in this embodiment, “4”). ) Is determined. If a negative determination is made in step S510, the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in step S510, the process proceeds to step S511, and the upper hold counter Na is incremented by one.

  In the subsequent step S512, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2 and the variation selection counter C3 are stored in a reserved area (a success / failure random number storage area, a winning type random number storage area, a reach random number storage area) in the special variation reservation area. ). After step S512, the process proceeds to step S513.

  In step S513, a jackpot determination process is performed to determine whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the special fluctuation suspension area is a value corresponding to the jackpot. The details of the jackpot determination process have already been described above.

  In the subsequent step S514, if it is determined in step S513 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot, the jackpot is newly determined based on the value of the type determination counter C2 stored in the special variable holding area. A type determination process for determining the type is performed. Details of the type determination process have already been described above.

  In subsequent step S515, when it is determined in step S513 that the value of the big hit random number counter C1 is not a value corresponding to the big win, the reach is newly determined based on the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 stored in the special fluctuation holding area. Reach determination processing is performed to determine the type. Details of the reach determination process have already been described above.

  After step S515, a starting command setting process is performed in step S516, and this process is terminated. In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the top winning port 33a and the lower winning port 33b, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 or the like is directly stored in the special variation holding area, and then the jackpot determination processing and type determination processing are performed. The reach determination process is executed, but is not particularly limited to such a configuration. For example, when the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is acquired, a temporary storage area (working area) for temporarily storing these counter values is provided, and for the information stored in the temporary storage area, the jackpot determination process, type After executing the determination process and the reach determination process, a configuration may be adopted in which the information is stored in the corresponding reserved area of the special fluctuation reserved area.

  Next, the through gate passing process in step S305 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In step S601, whether or not the game ball has passed through the through gate 34 is determined based on detection information of the through gate switch 225. If a negative determination is made in step S601, the present process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S601, that is, if it is determined that the game ball has passed through the through gate 34, the number of suspensions of the variable display performed on the normal symbol display device 41 is counted in step S602. It is determined whether or not the value of the normal hold counter Nc is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). If a negative determination is made here, this processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S602, that is, if the passing of the game ball to the through gate 34 is confirmed and the value of the normal holding counter Nc <4, the process proceeds to step S603, where the normal holding counter Nc is incremented by one.

  In subsequent step S604, a random number related to the success or failure is acquired. Specifically, the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 updated by the random number update process in step S303 is stored in the first area of the free storage area of the normal variation holding area of the RAM 503. Thereafter, the through gate passing process is terminated.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interruption, the state of the main controller 261 at the time of power-off is stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503.

  That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SK1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main controller 261. Then, the CPU 501 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process. In step S401, the CPU 501 stores the power interruption occurrence information in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 as the setting of the power interruption occurrence information, and performs the NMI interruption process. finish.

  The above NMI interrupt processing is executed in the same manner in the payout control device 311, and information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the backup area 513 a of the RAM 513 by the NMI interrupt. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SK1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 and the CPU 511 interrupts the control being executed. The NMI interrupt process in FIG. 12 is started. The contents are as described above.

  Next, the flow of main processing executed by the CPU 501 in the main controller 261 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This main process is started upon reset when power is turned on.

  First, in step S101, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, for example, 1 is set in order to set a predetermined value in the stack pointer and wait for the sub-side control device (sub-control device 262, payout control device 311, etc.) to become operable. Wait processing is performed for about 2 seconds. In the subsequent step S102, RAM access is permitted.

  Thereafter, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S103, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON), and if it is pressed, the process proceeds to step S112 to clear (erase) the backup data. To do. On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, it is determined in the subsequent step S104 whether or not occurrence information of power supply interruption is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Here, if it is not set, no backup data is stored, so in this case as well, the process proceeds to step S112. If power failure occurrence information is set in the backup area 503a, a RAM determination value is calculated in step S105, and in the subsequent step S106, whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off. That is, the effectiveness of the backup is determined. If the RAM determination value calculated here does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, the backed up data has been destroyed, and in this case, the process also proceeds to step S112.

  In the process of step S112, an initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the sub control device 262, the payout control device 311 and the like. Thereafter, the process proceeds to RAM initialization processing (step S113 and the like). Note that the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. Instead of the RAM determination value, it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 is correctly stored.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323 when it is desired to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 is ON, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process (step S113, etc.). Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by a RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 503 (step S113 or the like). That is, the use area of the RAM 503 is cleared to 0 in step S113, and the initial value of the RAM 503 is set in subsequent step S114. Thereafter, interrupt permission is set in step S111, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed (step S103: NO), it is a condition that the information on occurrence of power interruption is set and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal. In addition, the process at the time of power recovery (process at the time of power failure recovery) is executed. That is, in step S107, the stack pointer before the power interruption is restored, and in step S108, the information on the occurrence of the power interruption is cleared.

  In step S109, a command for returning the sub-side control device to the gaming state at the time of power-off is transmitted. In step S110, the used register is restored from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Thereafter, interrupt permission is set in step S111, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later.

  Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this normal process, the main process of the game is executed. As its outline, the processing of steps S201 to S210 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S211 and S212 is executed with the remaining time.

  First, in step S201, a control signal based on the setting contents of the special display devices 43L and 43R and the start winning unit 33 updated in the previous normal processing is transmitted to each device, and output data such as commands is sent to the sub-side. External output processing to be transmitted to each control device is executed.

  For example, when the decorative symbol display device 42 displays the variation of the decorative symbol, a variation pattern command, a symbol command, or the like is transmitted to the sub-control device 262. That is, the variation pattern command and the symbol command are output to the sub-control device 262 in order to cause the decorative symbol display device 42 to perform a display effect in accordance with the display performed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. Command. On the other hand, the sub-control device 262 that has input the variation pattern command, the symbol command, etc. determines the variation mode (variation time, effect mode, etc.) of the decorative symbol display device 42 based on the various commands, and the variation mode. Is indicated to the display control device 45 so as to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 (variable display).

  For convenience, the variation pattern command and the like will be described here. The variation pattern command includes information for specifying the variation type of the decorative symbol such as normal reach, super reach, and premium reach. Note that the fluctuation pattern command and the like are originally 2-byte binary numbers (the same output method as the hold information command), but for convenience, they are expressed in hexadecimal numbers of every 4 bits. In the present embodiment, for example, in the normal mode, any one of “FF10”, “FF11”, “FF12”, “FF13”, “FF14”, “FF15”, and “FF16” is set as the variation pattern command. In the probability changing mode and the time reduction mode, “FD10”, “FD11”, “FD12”, “FD13”, “FD14”, “FD15”, and “FD16” are set. On the other hand, the sub-control device 262 stores the relationship between these variation pattern commands and the variation types of the decorative symbols in a table. Then, the sub-control device 262 determines a variation display effect pattern and the like based on the variation pattern command, and controls the display control device 45 and sound.

  Hereinafter, the variation type of the decorative symbol and the correspondence between the variation type and the variation pattern command will be described.

  Normal reach is a reach pattern that does not display any special effects other than the variation of the decorative design. Then, “FF11” or “FD11” is set in the variation pattern command corresponding to the normal reach according to the mode. In the probability variation mode and the time reduction mode, the variable display time is shortened compared to the normal mode even in various reach cases. For example, the variable display time from which the normal reach is derived is “15 seconds” in the normal mode, and “10 seconds” in the probability variation mode and the time reduction mode.

  Super Reach is a reach pattern in which characters and the like are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 in addition to the decorative symbol during the variation display of the decorative symbol (after the reach state is established), thereby giving the player a sense of expectation. is there. In this embodiment, three types of super reach SR1, SR2, and SR3 are prepared as super reach, and the variable display time is different for each type of super reach. Then, “FF12” or “FD12” is set as the fluctuation pattern command for the super reach SR1, “FF13” or “FD13” is set for the super reach SR2, and “FF14” or “FD14” is set for the super reach SR3. Is set.

  Premium reach is an effect that can be derived only when a big hit state occurs. During the decorative symbol variation display (after reaching the reach state), in addition to the decorative symbol, a character with a different pattern from the super reach is displayed. This is a reach pattern that makes the player have a sense of expectation. Two types of premium reach PR1 and PR2 are prepared for the premium reach of the present embodiment, and the variable display time is different for each type of premium reach. If the premium reach PR1, then “FF15” or “FD15” is set as the variation pattern command. If it is premium reach PR2, “FF16” or “FD16” is set.

  In addition, “FF10” or “FD10” is set as the variation pattern command corresponding to the mode for the variation pattern command corresponding to “completely out” that does not reach any reach state. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation display time that is completely off is set to “10 seconds” in the normal mode, and “6 seconds” in the probability variation mode and the time reduction mode.

  Further, the sub-control device 262 determines a stop symbol (combination of stop symbols) based on the symbol command, and displays it after the fluctuation time has elapsed. The symbol command is a command that causes the sub-control device 262 to determine a stop symbol, a combination of probability variation jackpot symbol, a combination of normal jackpot symbol, a combination of front / rear off symbol, a combination of symbols other than front / rear off symbol, a completely out symbol The five categories of combinations are designated. These divisions are indicated by, for example, “AA11”, “AA12”, “AA13”, “AA14”, “AA15”, and any of these is set as a symbol command. On the other hand, the sub-control device 262 stores the relationship between these commands and stop symbols in a table. Then, the sub-control device 262 stops displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the symbol command.

  Hereinafter, the stop symbol classification and the correspondence between the stop symbol and the symbol command will be described. The probable jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination made up of odd numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9. Moreover, the combination of the normal jackpot symbol is a symbol combination composed of an even number of 2, 4, 6, or 8 in the form of an even number. In this embodiment, in the case of probability variation jackpot (“16RS” or “7RS”), the variable display is stopped and displayed in combination with either probability variation jackpot symbol or normal jackpot symbol, and in case of normal jackpot (“7RN”) Usually, the variable display is stopped and displayed by the combination of the jackpot symbol.

  Then, “AA11” is set to the symbol command in the case of the probable big hit, and “AA12” is set to the symbol command in the case of the normal big hit. Then, when “AA11” is set in the symbol command, the sub-control device 262 determines one of the symbol combinations consisting of any one of the first to ninth symbols as a stop symbol, and “AA12” "Is set, one of the combinations of symbols of any of 2, 4, 6 and 8 is determined as a stop symbol.

  The combination of back and forth symbols corresponds to the combination of back and forth symbols, where after reaching, the final stop symbol is stopped by one shift before and after the reach symbol. “AA13” is set in the symbol command. The combination of symbols other than front / rear detachment corresponds to the “reach other than front / rear detachment” that occurs after reach occurs, and the final stop symbol stops other than before / after the reach symbol. “AA14” is set in the command. The combination of completely out symbols corresponds to “complete out” which does not even reach, and “AA15” is set in the symbol command corresponding to the combination of complete out symbols. In the present embodiment, when the decorative symbol display device 42 stops and displays a combination of symbols that are out of front and back, a combination of symbols other than front and back, and a combination of completely out symbols.

  As will be described in detail later, when “AA13” to “AA15” are set in the symbol command, the sub-control device 262 stops the combination of symbols stored in the counter buffer of the corresponding RAM 553. Determine as. In the present embodiment, three commands “AA13” to “AA15” are prepared as the symbol commands for removal. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there is only one symbol command for removal, The sub-control device 262 may determine the combination of decorative symbols.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 10, in step S202, update of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is executed. More specifically, as with the other counters, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the upper limit values (59 and 37 in this embodiment), respectively. To do. Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS 1 and CS 2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  In the subsequent step S203, the prize ball counting signal received from the payout control device 311 is read. Next, in step S204, the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 311 is read.

  Thereafter, in step S205, a first display control process is executed. In this process, control related to the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R is performed, and determination of jackpot and setting of variable display in the special display devices 43L and 43R and the decorative symbol display device 42 are performed. Details of the first display control process will be described later.

  In step S206, variable winning device control processing is executed. In this process, control related to the variable winning device 32 is performed. As a result, when the big win state is reached, the opening / closing process of the variable winning device 32 (big winning opening) is repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of rounds. Details of the variable winning device control process will be described later.

  In step S207, the second display control process is executed. In this process, control related to the normal symbol display device 41 is performed. Details of the second display control process will be described later.

  In step S208, an opportunity handling unit control process is executed. In this process, control related to the start winning unit 33 is performed. Details of the opportunity handling unit control processing will be described later.

  After that, in step S209, it is determined whether or not occurrence information of power interruption is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Here, if the occurrence information of the power interruption is not set in the backup area 503a, it is determined in step S210 whether or not the next normal processing execution timing has been reached, that is, a predetermined time (4 msec in this example) from the start of the previous normal processing. ) Or not. And if predetermined time has already passed, it will transfer to Step S201 and will repeat the processing after the above-mentioned Step S201.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed since the start of the previous normal process, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process. Repeatedly execute (step S211 and step S212).

  That is, in step S211, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (599 in this example).

  In step S212, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated (similar to step S202). Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum values (59 and 37 in this example). Then, the change values of the variation type counters CS 1 and CS 2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S201 to S209 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next execution timing of the normal process is not constant and varies. Therefore, it is possible to update the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) at random by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, and similarly change The type counters CS1 and CS2 can also be updated at random.

  If the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 (step S209: YES), the power supply is cut off. Therefore, the process after step S213 is performed as a power failure process at the time of the power supply interruption. Is called. In the power failure process, first, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited in step S213, the contents of each register used by the CPU 501 are saved in the stack area in step S214, and the value of the stack pointer is saved in the backup area 503a in step S215. To remember.

  Thereafter, in step S216, a power-off notification command indicating that the power has been cut off is transmitted to other control devices (such as the payout control device 311). In step S217, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area 503a. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. Thereafter, RAM access is prohibited in step S218, and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

  The process in step S209 is performed at the end of a series of processes corresponding to the game state change performed in steps S201 to S208, or at the end of one cycle of the processes in steps S211 and S212 performed within the remaining time. It is executed at the timing. Therefore, in the normal process of the main controller 261, the occurrence information of the power interruption is confirmed at the end of each process, so that the amount of data stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 is less than that in the middle of each process. And can be easily memorized. Further, when returning to the state before power-off, since the amount of data stored in the backup area 503a is small, it can be easily restored and the processing load of the main control device 261 can be reduced. . Further, since the interruption processing is prohibited before the data is stored (step S213), it is possible to prevent the data from being changed when the power is shut off and to reliably store the state before the power is shut off. .

  Next, the first display control process of step S205 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step S801, the jackpot status storage area, which will be described later, is referred to in detail, and it is determined whether or not the current status is other than the jackpot status. During the jackpot state, an opening period from when the display mode corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed on the specific display devices 43L and 43R until the variable winning device 32 is opened, and the variable winning device 32 is in the open state. Round period, an interval period in which the variable winning device 32 is closed, and an ending period until the variable display of the special display devices 43L and 43R can be started after the final round. In the jackpot status storage area of this embodiment, “0” is stored in a state other than the jackpot state. In the jackpot state, “1” is stored during the opening period and the interval period, and “2” is stored during the round period. “3” is stored during the ending period. That is, in step S801, it is determined whether or not “0” is stored in the jackpot status storage area.

  Note that it is for convenience that numbers such as “0” to “3” are stored in the jackpot status storage area. Actually, the jackpot status storage area uses 2 bytes. However, the fact that “1010101010101010” or the like is set in the jackpot status storage area will be described as “0” or the like being stored.

  If a negative determination is made in step S801, that is, if the jackpot state is in effect, the processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S801, in step S802, a first display described in detail later is made. By looking at the setting state of the middle flag, it is determined whether or not the first or second special display device 43L, 43R (decorative symbol display device 42) is in a variable display. Specifically, when the first display flag is in the on state, it is considered that the variable display is being performed, and when the first display flag is in the off state, it is considered that the variable display is being stopped. . As will be described in detail later, the first display flag is turned on when the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R start to display the change, and the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R are turned on. Turned off when the variable display is stopped.

  If a negative determination is made in step S802, that is, if there is no big win and further fluctuation display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S803, and the fluctuation display (second fluctuation display) triggered by entering the lower prize opening 33b. It is determined whether or not the value of the lower hold counter Nb that counts the number of holds is greater than zero.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S803, that is, if at least one second variation display is held, 1 is subtracted from the lower hold counter Nb in step S804. In the present embodiment, when the second variation display is suspended and stored by the determination processing in step S803, the second variation display is executed without executing the first variation display. In other words, even when the first variation display is stored on hold earlier than the second variation display, the second variation display is preferentially digested (the first variation display is postponed). ing.

  In a succeeding step S805, a process for shifting the data stored in the second special variation holding area is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the holding first to fourth areas of the second special variable holding area to the execution area side. The holding first area → the execution area, the holding second Data in each area is shifted, such as area → holding first area, holding third area → holding second area, holding fourth area → holding third area. After step S805, in step S806, a process for causing the variation specifying lamp 40 to emit red light is performed. Thereafter, in step S807, a variable display setting process, which will be described in detail later, is performed, and then this process is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S803, that is, if no second variation display is stored on hold, a variation display (first display) triggered by entering the top winning opening 33a in step S808. It is determined whether or not an upper hold counter Na for counting the number of hold (variable display) is greater than zero. If a negative determination is made in step S808, the present process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S808, 1 is subtracted from the upper hold counter Na in step S809. In a succeeding step S810, a process for shifting the data stored in the first special variation holding area is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the holding first to fourth areas of the first special variable holding area to the execution area side. The holding first area → the execution area, the holding second Data in each area is shifted, such as area → holding first area, holding third area → holding second area, holding fourth area → holding third area. After step S810, in step S811, a process for causing the variation specifying lamp 40 to emit blue light is performed. Then, after performing the variable display setting process in step S807, this process is terminated. In the present embodiment, the execution area of the special variable reservation area is one, and the data stored in the first special variable reservation area and the second special variable reservation area are displayed when the variable display based on the data is performed. Therefore, it is shifted to a common execution area.

  Here, details of the variable display setting process in step S807 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S901, a mode storage area, which will be described later, is referred to in detail to determine whether or not a high probability state (probability variation mode). In the mode storage area, discrimination information for discriminating the game mode is stored. In this embodiment, the mode storage area stores any one of “11”, “12”, and “21”, “11” corresponds to the normal mode, and “12” represents the time reduction mode. “21” corresponds to the probability variation mode. That is, in step S901, it is determined whether or not a high probability state is obtained by determining whether or not “21” is stored in the mode storage area.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S901, that is, in the case of a high probability state, in step S902, the first or second success / failure flag (see FIG. 14 is determined whether or not one of them is set to ON. If an affirmative determination is made in step S902, that is, if it is determined that a big win is won in the high-probability state, the process proceeds to step S904.

  If a negative determination is made in step S901, that is, if the low probability state (normal mode, time reduction mode) is set, in step S903, whether or not the first success / failure flag is turned on in consideration of the success / failure random number storage area. Determine whether or not. If an affirmative determination is made in step S903, that is, if it is determined that a big win is won in the winning lottery in a low probability state, the process proceeds to step S904.

  In step S904, it is determined whether or not the 16RS flag (see type determination processing in FIG. 15) is set to ON by referring to the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable suspension area. If an affirmative determination is made in step S904, ie, “16RS”, a 16RS pattern setting process (a process for setting a variation pattern command and a symbol command) is performed in step S905. The 16RS pattern setting process is a process for executing fluctuation display for teaching the occurrence of “16RS”, and is based on the values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503. The variation patterns (variation display time, effect pattern, etc.) of the display devices 43L and 43R and the decorative symbol display device 42 are determined, and the variation pattern command and the symbol command are set based on the determination and various flags. The relationship between the numerical value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the reach pattern and the relationship between the numerical value of the second variation type counter CS2 and the variation time are defined in advance by a table or the like. After step S905, the process proceeds to step S914 described later.

  If a negative determination is made in step S904, it is determined in step S906 whether or not the 7RS flag is set on with reference to the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area. If an affirmative determination is made in step S906, that is, if “7RS”, 7RS pattern setting processing is performed in step S907. After step S907, the process proceeds to step S914.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S906, that is, if “7RN”, the 7RN pattern setting process is performed in step S908. After step S908, the process proceeds to step S914.

  Also, if a negative determination is made in step S902 or step S903, that is, if it is determined that it is not a big hit, in step S909, the reach random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area is taken into consideration, and the front and rear flags (FIG. It is determined whether or not (see 16 reach determination processing) is ON. If the determination in step S909 is affirmative, that is, if “rearward / rearward reach”, the front / rear reach pattern setting process is performed in step S910, and then the process proceeds to step S914.

  If a negative determination is made in step S909, in step S911, the reach random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area is taken into consideration, and it is determined whether or not the other flags are on. If an affirmative determination is made in step S911, that is, if “reach other than front / rear out”, a reach pattern setting process other than front / rear is performed in step S912, and then the process proceeds to step S914.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S911, that is, if it is “completely out”, a deviation variation pattern setting process is performed in step S913, and then the process proceeds to step S914.

  In step S914, a start setting process is performed to indicate that a condition for performing switching display (variation display) is satisfied in the special display devices 43L and 43R. In the start setting process, the first display flag indicating whether or not the variable display is being performed on the special display devices 43L and 43R is turned on, and the first display timer setting process is performed.

  The first display timer is a means for measuring the variation time (residual time for variation display) in the special display devices 43L and 43R, and is considered when determining whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the beginning of the variation display. . In addition, the value corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is set as the variation display time of the special display devices 43L and 43R in the present embodiment. Based on the setting of the first display timer, when a control signal for starting the switching display (variation display) is output to the special display devices 43L and 43R in the next external output process of the normal process. In the special display devices 43L and 43R, switching display (variation display) is started. The sub-control device 262 that has received the variation pattern command and the symbol command starts variation display in the decorative symbol display device 42 based on the variation pattern command simultaneously with the start of variation of the special display devices 43L and 43R. Simultaneously with the stop display of 43L and 43R, the variable display on the decorative symbol display device 42 is stopped and displayed by a combination of symbols based on the symbol command. After step S914 ends, the variable display setting process ends.

  In the present embodiment, the process of acquiring the value of the big hit random number counter C1 in steps S504 and S512 of the start winning process and storing it in the special fluctuation holding area, the jackpot determination process in steps S505 and 513, and the fluctuation display setting process The winning / losing lottery is configured by the processing of steps S901 to S903 in which various jackpot flags are set based on the winning / losing flag.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 18, if an affirmative determination is made in step S <b> 802, that is, if the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S <b> 812, and the first display timer is subtracted. Each time this process is performed, the value of the first display timer is subtracted by 4 msec. For example, when the fluctuation time is 10 seconds (10000 msec), “2500” is set for the first display timer, and 1 is subtracted every 4 msec.

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S813, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed with reference to the value of the first display timer after the subtraction. At this time, when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, that is, when the value of the first display timer becomes “0”, an affirmative determination is made in step S813.

  When a negative determination is made in step S813, in step S817, a switching display setting for continuously performing switching display (variable display) of the special display devices 43L and 43R is performed, and this process is terminated. Based on the setting contents of the switching display setting, a control signal for switching display is output to the special display devices 43L and 43R in the external output processing in the next normal processing. Thereby, the switching display (variable display) of the special display devices 43L and 43R is realized at the timing of the first display control process, that is, every 4 ms.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S813, the first display flag is turned off in step S814, and stop display setting for performing stop display in the special display devices 43L and 43R is performed in step S815. Based on the setting contents of the stop display setting, a control signal for performing stop display is output to the special display devices 43L and 42R in the external output process in the next normal process. That is, stop display is performed in a stop mode corresponding to each jackpot type or loss. In addition, a control signal to stop display of the decorative symbol display device 42 is also output to the sub-control device 262. Thereby, the synchronization of the stop timings of the special display devices 43L and 42R and the decorative symbol display device 42 is ensured. However, since the stop mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 has already been determined by the sub-control device 262 based on the symbol command or the variation pattern command output at the start of the variable display, information regarding the stop mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 is again obtained. There is no need to add. Again, the display is mainly the stop display by the special display devices 43L and 43R, and the display of the decorative symbols by the decorative symbol display device 42 is only auxiliary (for production). Yes.

  Subsequently, after the discrimination information setting process is performed in step S816, the present process is terminated. Here, the discrimination information setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag (16RS flag, 7RS flag, 7RN flag) indicating the occurrence of the jackpot state is set on by taking into account the random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable suspension area. To do. When an affirmative determination is made in step S1001, the process proceeds to a process for performing the initial setting of the jackpot state in step S1002 and subsequent steps. That is, in step S1002, it is determined whether or not the 16RS flag is set to ON by taking into consideration the validity random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable suspension area.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1002, “16” is set in a round number counter for determining the number of rounds executed during the jackpot state (the number of times the variable winning device 32 is opened) in step S1003. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1002, “7” is set in the round number counter in step S1004. After step S1003 or step S1004, the process proceeds to step S1005.

  In step S1005, “1” is set for the jackpot status storage area. In the subsequent step S1006, for example, a value “2000” corresponding to an opening period of 8 seconds is set for the first variable timer used for the control in the big hit state (opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32). Subsequently, in step S1007, “8” indicating the maximum number of balls entered per round is set to “8” for the winning counter for counting the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 32. . The value of the winning counter is determined based on the detection information of the count switch 223 to determine whether or not there is a ball entering the variable winning device 32 in the switch reading process of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 11). When it is determined that there has been an incoming ball, 1 is subtracted.

  Then, in step S1008, an opening command for notifying the sub-control device 262 of the start of the jackpot state is set. The opening command includes jackpot type information and the like, and the sub-control device 262 can grasp the total number of rounds in the jackpot state. After step S1008, this process ends.

  In addition, in the jackpot state, the promotion effect of the appearance of the jackpot type, etc. (for example, when the even-numbered slotted eyes are stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, “7RS” or “16RS” is won in the jackpot state immediately after Or instructing that “16RS” has been won in the jackpot state immediately after the odd symbol is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42). .

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1001, that is, if it is determined as “out”, the process proceeds to step S1009. In step S1009, it is determined whether or not the value set in the mode storage area is “12” indicating that it is the time reduction mode, that is, whether or not it is the time reduction mode. If a negative determination is made in step S1009, the present process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1009, in step S1010, 1 is subtracted from the value of the variation counter in order to measure the duration of the time reduction mode. As will be described later, in this embodiment, “100” is set in the variation counter at the end of the big hit state of “7RN”, and the variation display of the special display devices 43L and 43R (decorated symbol display device 42) is performed once. Every time it is read, 1 is subtracted in step S1010.

  In a succeeding step S1011, it is determined whether or not the value of the variation counter is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S1011, that is, if the variable display has not been performed 100 times in the special display devices 43L and 43R (decorated symbol display device 42) after the time reduction mode is started, the present processing is continued. Exit.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1011, "11" indicating the normal mode is set in the mode storage area in step S1012. That is, when the variable display is performed 100 times on the special display devices 43L and 43R, the time reduction mode ends and the mode is shifted to the normal mode. After this step S1012, this process ends.

  Next, the variable winning device control process in step S206 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the value set in the jackpot status storage area is “0”, thereby determining whether or not the status is a status other than the jackpot status. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1201, that is, if the jackpot state is not reached, this processing is terminated as it is. Incidentally, at the start of the jackpot state, “1” is set in the jackpot status storage area in the discrimination information setting process.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1201, that is, if the jackpot state is in effect (if any of “1” to “3” is set in the jackpot status storage area), the process proceeds to step S1202. Subtract 1 from the value of the first variable timer. Incidentally, at the start of the big hit state, “2000” is set in the first variable timer in the discrimination information setting process.

  In a succeeding step S1203, it is determined whether or not the value of the first variable timer is “0”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1203, it is determined in step S1204 whether or not “1” is set in the jackpot status storage area.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1204, “2” is set for the jackpot status storage area in step S1205. In step S1206, a value “7500” corresponding to the time (30 seconds) for maintaining the variable winning device 32 in the open state is set for the first variable timer.

  After step S1206, in step S1207, the variable winning device 32 is opened, and in step S1208, a round command is set to inform the sub-control device 262 that the round is to be started. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1204, it is determined in step S1209 whether or not “3” is set in the jackpot status storage area. As will be described in detail later, when all rounds in the jackpot state are completed and the ending period starts, “3” is set for the jackpot status storage area. If a negative determination is made in step S1209, that is, if it is not yet time to end the jackpot state, 1 is subtracted from the value of the round number counter in step S1210.

  In a succeeding step S1211, it is determined whether or not the value of the round number counter is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S1211, that is, if there is still a round to be executed, the process proceeds to step S1212 and "1" is set for the jackpot status storage area. Thereafter, in step S1213, a value “1000” corresponding to the interval time (4 seconds) is set for the first variable timer, and in step S1214, “8” is set for the winning counter. Further, in step S1215, the variable winning device 32 is closed, and in step S1216, an interval command for informing the sub-control device 262 that the interval is to be started is set. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1203, that is, if there remains a time (open time or close time) in which the variable winning device 32 is to be kept open or closed, the process proceeds to step S1217, and variable It is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter for measuring the number of balls entered into the winning device 32 is “0”. The winning counter is set to “8”, which is the upper limit (specified number) of winnings per round at the start of the big hit state and the start of the interval. Each time one game ball enters the variable winning device 32, 1 is subtracted.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1217, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1217, that is, if the end of the round comes without waiting for the set period of the round to pass, the process proceeds to step S1210. As a result, if eight game balls have entered the variable winning device 32 during one round, the round will end immediately at that point even if the opening period of 30 seconds has not elapsed. Become.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1211, that is, if all rounds in the jackpot state are exhausted, the process moves to step S1218, and "3" is set for the jackpot status storage area. After step S1218, in step S1219, a value “2500” corresponding to the ending time (10 seconds) is set for the first variable timer.

  In subsequent step S1220, "7" is set to the winning counter. Note that when the process of setting the ending after step S1218 is performed in the flow after the positive determination is made in step S1217, the value of the winning counter is “0”. If the value of the winning counter is set to “0” as it is at the start of the ending period, an affirmative determination is made in step S1217 in the variable winning device control process after 4 msec, and the ending period cannot be completed. For this reason, a tentative numerical value other than “0” (“7” in this example) is entered in the winning counter in step S1220 to complete the ending period. Of course, the ending period may be completed by another method.

  After step S1220, in step S1221, a process for closing the variable prize-winning device 32 is performed. In subsequent step S1222, an ending command for informing the sub-control device 262 of information to start ending is set. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  If the determination in step S1209 is affirmative, that is, if it is time to end the jackpot state after the ending period ends, the process proceeds to step S1223 to perform end setting processing. In the end setting process, a mode storage area and a variation counter are set.

  Here, the end setting process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1401, it is determined whether or not the 7RN flag is set on in the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable suspension area. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1401, a value “12” corresponding to the time reduction mode is set in the mode storage area in step S1402. As a result, the time reduction mode is given after the end of the big hit state.

  In the subsequent step S1403, “100” is set to the variation counter. The variation counter is a means for measuring the duration of the time reduction mode (how many variations are displayed) as described above. In the mode storage area setting process, “12” is set in the mode storage area. Is set, “100” corresponding to 100 fluctuation displays is set as the value of the fluctuation counter. After step S1403, this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1401, that is, if “16RS” or “7RS” is stored in the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable hold area, in step S1404, the mode storage area Is set to a value “21” corresponding to the probability variation mode. As a result, the probability variation mode is given after the end of the big hit state. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 21, after step S1223, in step S1224, “0” indicating that the jackpot status storage area is not in the jackpot state is set. Thereafter, in step S1225, after setting a jackpot end command for informing the sub-control device 262 that the jackpot state is to be ended, this processing is terminated. The jackpot end command includes the game mode set in the end setting process, the number information of the variation counter, and the like.

  Next, the second display control process of step S207 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  23, in step S2101, the normal symbol display device 41 determines whether or not the second display flag indicating whether or not the variable display is being displayed is on, thereby switching the normal symbol display device 41. It is determined whether or not display (variation display) is in progress. When the second display flag is on, it is considered that the normal symbol display device 41 is in a variable display, and when the second display flag is off, the normal symbol display device 41 stops the variable display. It is considered that the stop display corresponding to the state is in progress.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2101, the process proceeds to step S2102, and it is determined whether or not the value of the normal hold counter Nc is greater than zero. At this time, if the value of the normal hold counter Nc is 0, this processing is terminated as it is.

  If the variable display is not being performed and the value of the normal hold counter Nc> 0, the process proceeds to step S2103. In step S2103, 1 is subtracted from the normal hold counter Nc. In step S2104, a process for shifting the data stored in the normal variation holding area is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the holding first to fourth areas of the normally variable holding area to the execution area side. The holding first area → the execution area, the holding second area → The data in each area is shifted such as the first hold area, the third hold area → the second hold area, the fourth hold area → the third hold area.

  Thereafter, in step S2105, start setting processing is executed. In this process, the normal symbol display device 41 performs a process indicating that a condition for performing switching display (variable display) is established. Specifically, the second display timer flag is turned on, and the second display timer setting process is performed. The second display timer is a means for measuring the fluctuation time (residual time) of the fluctuation display performed by the normal symbol display device 41, and is used when determining whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display. Is done. In the present embodiment, in the normal mode, since the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display performed by the normal symbol display device 41 is 6 seconds, “1500” is set in the second display timer. In the probability variation mode and the time reduction mode, since the variation time of the normal symbol display device 41 is 2 seconds, “500” is set in the second display timer. Based on the setting in the start setting process, when a control signal for starting the switching display (variation display) is output to the normal symbol display device 41 in the next external output process of the normal process, the normal symbol display is performed. Switching display is started in the device 41. As described above, the normal symbol display device 41 is configured to light up and display “O” or “X” as an ordinary symbol. If the displayed symbol is “O”, “X”, “X” "Is switched to" ○ ". Then, after step S2105 ends, the second display control process ends.

  If the determination in step S2101 is affirmative, that is, if the normal symbol display device 41 is performing variable display, the process proceeds to step S2106 to perform a second display timer subtraction process. Each time this process is performed, the count value of the second display timer is decremented by one.

  In step S2107, it is determined whether or not the count value of the second display timer is “0”, that is, whether or not the variation time has elapsed. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2107, the second display flag is turned off in step S2108, and normal symbol stop display setting for performing stop display on the normal symbol display device 41 is performed in step S2109. Then, based on the setting contents of the normal symbol stop display setting, a control signal to stop display is output to the normal symbol display device 41 in the next external output processing in the normal processing. That is, in the case of winning, the “◯” symbol (winning symbol) is stopped (for example, lit only for a few seconds), and in the case of being off, the “x” symbol is stopped.

  As described above, it is determined whether or not the winning is made based on the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 stored in the execution area of the normal variation holding area. Specifically, “3-8” is the winning value among the numerical values 0-9 of the normal symbol random number counter C4.

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S2110, a normal symbol discrimination information setting process is performed, and this process ends. In this process, when the stop display corresponds to winning, a setting process for performing the opening / closing process of the start winning unit 33 is performed. Specifically, the ball entry assist flag is set to ON, the second variable flag is set to ON, the opening time is set to the second variable timer, and the start winning unit 33 (opening / closing member 33c) is driven to the driving number counter. Set (Number of times to open).

  The entry assist flag is discrimination information for discriminating whether or not a process based on winning of the entrance assist lottery is being performed. The second variable flag is determination information for determining whether or not the start winning unit 33 (opening / closing member 33c) is in an open state. The second variable timer is a means for measuring the opening time (remaining time) of the start winning unit 33, and is considered when determining whether or not a specified time has elapsed since the opening start. The driving number counter is a means for measuring the number of times the opening / closing member 33c is opened (remaining number of times).

  Various control signals are output to the start winning unit 33 in the next external output process of the normal process based on the ON / OFF state of the second variable flag. When the second variable flag is on, a control signal for opening the opening / closing member 33c is output to the start winning unit 33, and the start winning unit 33 is opened. On the other hand, when the second variable flag is OFF, a control signal for closing the opening / closing member 33c is output to the start winning unit 33, and the starting winning unit 33 is closed (the opening / closing member 33c is closed). , It is impossible to enter the game ball into the lower winning award 33b).

  In the present embodiment, the opening time and the number of opening times of the start winning unit 33 are different between the high pitching state (probability change mode and time reduction mode) and the low pitching state (normal mode). In the present embodiment, in the high pitching state, “500” is set for the second variable timer, and “3” is set for the drive count counter. On the other hand, in the low entry state, “150” is set for the second variable timer, and “1” is set for the drive counter.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2107, in step S2111 a switching display setting for continuously performing the switching display (variation display) of the normal symbol display device 41 is performed, and this process is terminated. Based on the setting contents of the switching display setting, a control signal for performing switching display is output to the normal symbol display device 41 in the external output processing in the next normal processing. Specifically, if the current lighting is “◯”, “×” is displayed, and if “×”, the display is switched to “◯”. Thereby, the switching display (variable display) of the normal symbol display device 41 is realized at the timing of the second display control process, that is, every 4 ms.

  Next, the opportunity handling unit control process in step S208 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S2201, it is determined whether or not a ball entry assist flag is on. If a negative determination is made in step S2201, this processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2201, 1 is subtracted from the value of the second variable timer in step S2202.

  In a succeeding step S2203, it is determined whether or not the second variable flag is ON. If the determination in step S2203 is affirmative, that is, if the start winning unit 33 (opening / closing member 33c) is in the open state, it is determined in step S2204 whether the value of the second variable timer is “0”. To do. If a negative determination is made in step S2204, that is, if the predetermined opening time of the start winning unit 33 has not yet elapsed, the present process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2204, the process proceeds to step S2205 to turn off the second variable flag. In the subsequent step S2206, 1 is subtracted from the value of the drive number counter. Thereafter, in step S2207, it is determined whether or not the value of the drive number counter is “0”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2207, the ball entry assist flag is turned off in step S2208, and then this process ends.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2208, that is, the winning entry assist lottery is performed in the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode, and the start winning unit 33 is released three times based on it. If there is a remaining number of times, a value (for example, “100”) corresponding to the interval time is set for the second variable timer in step S2209. After step S2209, this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2203, that is, if it is an interval period during which the start winning unit 33 is opened three times (the starting winning unit 33 is in a closed state), the process proceeds to step S2210. It is determined whether or not the value of the variable timer is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S2210, that is, if the interval period has not yet elapsed, the present process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2210, the second variable flag is turned on in step S2211, and a value corresponding to the open time (“500” in this example) is set in the second variable timer in step S2112. Then, this process is terminated.

  Next, payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. For convenience of explanation, the reception interrupt process will be described first with reference to FIG. 25, and then the main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a reception interrupt process executed by the payout control apparatus 311. The reception interrupt process is a process executed by interruption when the payout control device 311 receives a command transmitted from the main control device 261. When the payout control device 311 confirms that the command transmitted from the main control device 261 has been received, the other processing executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 is temporarily waited, and the reception interrupt process is executed. When the reception interrupt process is executed, the command transmitted from the main control device 261 in step S3001 is first stored in the command buffer of the RAM 513, and the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is stored in step S3002. Turns on the command reception flag and ends this reception interrupt processing. As described above, when a command is stored in the command buffer, the storage pointer is referred to and stored in a predetermined storage area, and the storage pointer is stored in order to store the next received command in the next storage area. Is updated.

  In the present embodiment, the reception process of the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is performed by the interrupt process executed when the command is received. For example, as illustrated in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, before the command determination process (step S3201) is performed, it is confirmed whether or not a command is received. If a command is received, the command is stored in the command buffer of the RAM 513. The command reception flag may be turned on, and if no command is received, the process may proceed to command determination processing. In such a case, it is confirmed whether or not a command has been received by confirming a port corresponding to the command input of the input / output port at predetermined intervals.

  Next, main processing of the payout control device 311 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the main process of the payout control device 311. This main process is started upon reset when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S3101, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance is set in the stack pointer, and an interrupt mode is set. In step S3103, the RAM access is permitted, and in step S3104, an external interrupt vector is set.

  Thereafter, in step S3106, it is determined whether or not occurrence information of power interruption is set in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. If the information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 513a, a RAM determination value is calculated in step S3107, and in step S3108, whether the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off. No, that is, the validity of the backup is determined. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address in the RAM 513. It should be noted that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 513 are correctly stored.

  If no power-off occurrence information is set in step S3106, or if a backup abnormality is confirmed by a RAM determination value (checksum value or the like) in step S3108, the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 513 after step S3115. Transition.

  In step S3115, the entire area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0, and in step S3116, the initial value of the RAM 513 is set. Thereafter, in step S3117, the CPU peripheral device is initialized, and the process proceeds to step S3114 to permit interruption.

  On the other hand, on the condition that the power failure occurrence information is set in step S3106 and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal in step S3108, the process at the time of power recovery (at the time of power failure recovery) Process). That is, in step S3109, the stack pointer before power-off is restored, power-off occurrence information is cleared in step S3110, and a payout permission flag that permits payout of prize balls is cleared in step S3111. In step S3112, the CPU peripheral device is initialized. In step S3113, the used register is restored from the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. In step S3114, an interrupt is permitted.

  After the interruption is permitted in step S3114, it is determined in the process of step S3122 whether power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area 513a. Here, if the information on occurrence of power supply interruption is set, the power supply is cut off. Therefore, the processing after step S3123 is performed as a power failure process at the time of power supply interruption. In the power failure process, first, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited in step S3123, and a command determination process described later is executed in the next step S3124. Thereafter, the contents of each register used by the CPU 511 are saved in the stack area in step S3125, the stack pointer value is stored in the backup area 513a in step S3126, and the RAM determination value is calculated in step S3127 to calculate the backup area 513a. In step S3128, RAM access is prohibited, and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the stack area and work area to be backed up in the RAM 513.

  Note that since the process of step S3122 confirms the occurrence information of the power-off after the process performed at the time of turning on the power, the amount of data stored in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513 is smaller than that in the middle of each process. Less and can be easily memorized. Further, when returning to the state before power-off, since the amount of data stored in the backup area 513a is small, it can be easily restored and the processing load of the payout control device 311 can be reduced. .

  Next, timer interrupt processing of the payout control device 311 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This timer interrupt process is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 msec).

  In the timer interrupt process, first, a command from the main control device 261 is acquired, and a determination process for the command is performed (step S3201). This command determination process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating command determination processing performed by the payout control device 311. In the command determination process (steps S3124 and S3201), first, it is determined whether or not the command reception flag is turned on in step S3301. The command reception flag is turned on when a command transmitted from the main controller 261 is received in the above-described reception interrupt process (see FIG. 25).

  If it is determined in step S3301 that the command reception flag is OFF, a new command has not been received from the main control device 261, and thus this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3301 that the command reception flag is on, the received command is read from the RAM 513 in step S3302, and the command reception flag is turned off in step S3303. By turning off the command reception flag in step S3303, the processing in steps S3302 to S3311 can be skipped until a new command is received, so that the control of the payout control device 311 can be reduced.

  The type of command read from the RAM 513 is determined in the processing of step S3304 to step S3306. In step S3304, it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is a payout initialization command. In step S3305, it is determined whether or not it is a payout return command. In step S3306, it is determined whether the command is a prize ball command. It is determined whether or not.

  If the command transmitted from the main controller 261 is a payout initialization command, it is determined in step S3307 whether or not the payout permission flag has already been turned on. If the payout permission flag has been turned off, the main power is turned on. Since the initialization of the RAM 513 is instructed from the control device 261, the work area (area) other than the stack area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0 in step S3308, and the initial value of the RAM 513 is set in step S3309. Thereafter, in step S3311, the payout permission flag is turned on, and the payout permission for the winning ball is set.

  As described above, the main controller 261 performs initialization processing of the RAM 503 after transmitting the payout initialization command, and the payout control device 311 initializes processing of the RAM 513 after receiving the payout initialization command. Therefore, the timing at which the RAM 503 is initialized and the timing at which the RAM 513 is initialized are substantially at the same time. Therefore, even if the payout control device 311 receives a command transmitted from the main control device 261 due to a shift in the initialization timing, the RAM 513 is initialized, and control corresponding to the received command cannot be performed. The occurrence of adverse effects can be prevented. In addition, since the payout permission flag is turned on after the RAM 513 is initialized, it is possible to reliably set the payout allowance for prize balls.

  On the other hand, if the payout permission flag has already been turned on in step S3307, the command determination process is terminated without clearing the work area of the RAM 513 and the initialization process of the RAM 513. That is, the processing in step S3307 prohibits initialization of the RAM 513 with the payout permission flag set. The payout initialization command is a command that is transmitted only when the RAM erase switch 323 is turned on when the power is turned on. Therefore, the payout initialization command is not received in a state where the payout permission flag is turned on. It is conceivable that the payout control device 311 has recognized the payout initialization command due to the influence of noise or the like. Therefore, if the work area of the RAM 513 is cleared (step S3308) and the initial value setting of the RAM 513 (step S3309) is executed in a state where the payout permission flag is turned on, the payout is not made when a prize ball remains. Although an adverse effect occurs and causes a loss to the player, since the RAM 513 is prevented from being initialized while the payout permission flag is turned on, it is possible to prevent the player from being lost.

  Further, if the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is a payout return command (step S3304: NO, step S3305: YES), the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 return to the state before the power cut-off. In order to permit the payout of the prize ball, the payout permission flag is turned on in step S3311. That is, when there is information on occurrence of power interruption and the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 return to the state before the power interruption, the payout of the prize ball is permitted. When the payout permission flag is turned on in the process of step S3311, the process based on the command stored in the predetermined storage area of the command buffer is completed, so the read pointer is changed to the read pointer corresponding to the next storage area. Updated.

  Further, if the command transmitted from main controller 261 is a prize ball command (step S3305: NO, step S3306: YES), the received prize ball number is added to the total prize ball number and stored in step S3310. In order to permit the payout of the winning ball, the payout permission flag is turned on in step S3311. At this time, the payout control device 311 sequentially reads out the prize ball commands stored in the command buffer (ring buffer), and adds the number of prize balls corresponding to the command to the total number of prize balls stored in a predetermined buffer area. And remember. Since a prize ball corresponding to the number of prize balls is paid out based on the prize ball command transmitted from the main controller 261, the prize ball command is a payout instruction command for instructing the prize ball to be paid out. . In addition, when a winning ball command is received, the payout permission is immediately set, so that the winning ball can be paid out early for winning. When the payout permission flag is turned on in the process of step S3311, the process based on the command stored in the predetermined storage area of the command buffer is completed, so the read pointer is changed to the read pointer corresponding to the next storage area. Updated.

  Note that the command transmitted from the main controller 261 is not a payout initialization command (step S3304: NO), is not a payout return command (step S3305: NO), and is not a prize ball command (step S3306: NO), The command determination process is terminated without turning on the payout permission flag.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. When the command determination process ends, it is determined in step S3202 whether or not the payout permission flag is turned on in the command determination process. Here, if the payout permission flag is not turned on, this processing is ended as it is. That is, it is possible to prevent award balls from being paid out before a command is transmitted from the main controller 261.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S3202, the launch permission is set for the launch control device 312 in step S3203, the state return switch 321 is checked in step S3204, and the state return operation is determined to be started. Perform a return operation. With this process, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, for example, when the payout motor is clogged, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse to eliminate the ball clogging (return to the normal state). .

  Thereafter, in step S3205, setting of the lower plate full state or the lower plate full state is performed according to the change in the state of the lower plate 15. That is, when the lower pan 15 is detected based on the detection signal of the lower pan full switch, when the lower pan is full, the lower pan full state is set, and when the lower pan full is not reached , Set the lower pan full release state. In step S3206, setting of a tank ball absence state (out of ball state) or a tank ball absence release state (ball state) is executed in accordance with a change in the state of the tank ball. In other words, the tank ball no switch state is determined based on the detection signal of the tank ball no switch, and the special setting for the absence of the tank ball and the setting for the no tank ball state are executed. Perform configuration.

  Thereafter, in step S3207, for example, the presence / absence of a state to be notified, such as an error state, is determined.

  Subsequently, a payout control process for prize balls and rental balls is executed. Specifically, a payout number setting process is performed in step S3208, a motor control state acquisition process is performed in step S3209, and a motor drive process is performed in step S3210.

  In step S3211, the state return switch 321 is checked to execute the ball removal process by driving the payout motor 358a on the condition that the ball removal disabled state is not set and the ball removal operation is not started. In the subsequent step S3212, the control of the vibrator 360 (vibration motor control) is executed on the condition that the ball is clogged. Thereafter, the process returns to the beginning of the timer interrupt process.

  Next, normal processing of the sub-control device 262 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S3901, the port corresponding to the command input of the input / output port 554 is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the main controller 261 is received.

  If a command has been received, the command is stored in the command buffer of the RAM 553 in step S3902. The command buffer of the RAM 553 is a ring buffer that temporarily stores commands transmitted from the main control device 261. The ring buffer has a predetermined storage area, and commands are stored with regularity from the beginning to the end of the storage area. When commands are stored in all storage areas, the ring buffer is at the start of the storage area. The return command is configured to be updated. Therefore, when the command is stored and when the command is read, the storage pointer and the read pointer in the command buffer are updated, and the command is stored and read based on each pointer.

  In the subsequent step S3903, a hold information storage process for storing the information of the advance command output from the main control device 261 in the hold information storage area provided in the RAM 553 is performed. Note that, as described above, the starting command indicates information indicating whether the winning winning opening 33a or the lower winning opening 33b is a variation display triggered by the ball, or whether it is variation information corresponding to the jackpot. Information, information indicating the jackpot type, and information indicating the type of reach are included.

  The hold information storage area includes a first hold information storage area and a second hold information storage area each having four hold areas (holding first to holding fourth areas), like the special variable holding area of the main controller 261. 1 execution area. In the first hold information storage area, in accordance with the reception history of the advance command based on the first change display (information stored in the first special change hold area), information on whether or not the jackpot, jackpot type, and reach type Such variation information is stored in time series. In the second hold information storage area, the change information is stored in time series in accordance with the reception history of the preceding command based on the second change display (information stored in the second special change hold area). By adopting this configuration, information on the first variation display (variation information) triggered by entering the top winning opening 33a and information on the second variation display triggered by entering the bottom winning entrance 33b As a result, the sub-control device 262 can grasp the fluctuation information stored in the first and second special fluctuation hold areas of the main control device 261.

  Hereinafter, the hold information storage process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S4101, it is determined whether or not a starting command has been received (whether or not the starting command has been stored in the command buffer of the RAM 553). If a negative determination is made in step S 4101, the present process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S4101, it is determined in step S4102 whether or not the starting command corresponds to a ball entering the lower winning opening 33b (variation information stored in the second special variation holding area). Is determined. If a negative determination is made here, that is, if the starting command corresponds to a ball entering the top winning opening 33a (variation information stored in the first special variation holding area), in step S4103, the first command An up fluctuation holding counter Nd that counts the number of fluctuation information held in the holding information storage area is incremented by one.

  In the subsequent step S4104, information on whether or not the jackpot is included in the advance command, information on the jackpot type, information on the reach type and the like are stored in the first reserved area in the first holding information storage area.

  In subsequent step S4105, notice information storage processing is performed. In other words, in the present embodiment, there may be intentional derivations of effects related to each other in a plurality of continuous variable displays (so-called “continuous notice” is performed). Here, the value of the continuous notice counter for determining whether to perform continuous notice and the value of the notice type counter for determining the type of continuous notice are acquired, and the counter value is stored in the first hold information Among the areas, the change information is stored in the newly stored reservation area in step S4104.

  The continuous notice counter is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 49, for example, and reaches the upper limit (that is, 49) and then returns to 0 that is the lower limit. The continuous notice counter is periodically updated, and the value of the continuous notice counter is stored in the corresponding counter buffer (continuous notice counter buffer) each time.

  The notice type counter is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 9, for example, and reaches the upper limit (that is, 9) and then returns to 0 that is the lower limit. The notice type counter is periodically updated, and each time the value of the notice type counter is stored in the corresponding counter buffer (notice type counter buffer).

  In the notice information storage process, when the variation information is stored in the hold information storage area, the values of the continuous notice counter and the notice type counter stored in the successive notice counter buffer and the notice type counter buffer are acquired. The Rukoto. Further, each of the holding area and the execution area of the holding information storage area is provided with a continuous notice flag that is turned on when it is determined that a continuous notice is to be derived.

  In the present embodiment, the ROM 552 is provided with a notice success / failure determination table that is taken into consideration when determining whether or not to carry out continuous notice, and a notice table that is taken into consideration when determining the mode of continuous notice. A plurality of advance notice determination tables and advance notice tables are provided, and the advance notice determination table and the advance notice table to be considered are selected according to the variation information.

  After step S4105, in step S4106, one of the first hold lamps 46a in the off state (for example, the leftmost lamp among the four first hold lamps 46a that is turned off) is turned on. State. The first holding lamp 46a of the present embodiment emits blue light. In a succeeding step S4107, a continuous notice lottery process for determining whether or not to execute a continuous notice is performed, and then this process is terminated.

  In the continuous notice lottery process of step S4107, when the value of the up fluctuation hold counter Nd is “2” or more, the big hit is based on the value of the continuous notice counter newly stored in the first hold information storage area. It is determined whether or not the continuous notice is to be executed with reference to the notice success / failure determination table corresponding to the type, the reach type, and the game mode. Furthermore, when it is determined to execute the continuous notice, the notice table corresponding to the jackpot type, reach type, or game mode based on the value of the notice type counter newly stored in the first hold information storage area To determine whether to execute the continuous notice. In addition, the continuous notice flag is turned on for all the holding areas in which the variation information is stored among the holding areas of the first holding information storage area. However, the continuous notice flag in the execution area is not turned on.

  Further, if a negative determination is made in step S4102, that is, if the starting command corresponds to a ball entering the lower winning opening 33b (variation information stored in the second special variation holding area), step Proceeding to S4108, the lower fluctuation hold counter Ne for counting the number of fluctuation information held in the second hold information storage area is incremented by one.

  Thereafter, in step S4109, the information on whether or not the jackpot is included in the advance command, the jackpot type information, the reach type information, etc., is stored in the first reserved area in the second reserved information storage area. . In subsequent step S4110, the value of the continuous notice counter and the value of the notice type counter are acquired, and the counter value is stored in the reserved area in which the variation information is newly stored in step S4109 in the second reserved information storage area.

  After step S4110, in step S4111, one of the second hold lamps 46b in the extinguished state is turned on (for example, the leftmost lamp among the four second lamps 46b that is extinguished). And The second holding lamp 46b of the present embodiment emits red light. In subsequent step S4112, a continuous notice lottery process for determining whether or not to execute a continuous notice is performed, and this process is terminated. Note that the continuous advance notice lottery process in step S4112 merely corresponds to the advance notice lottery process in step S4107 for entering the lower winning opening 33b, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 29, after step S3903 or when a negative determination is made in step S3901, the process proceeds to step S3904, whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached, that is, the start of the previous normal process It is determined whether or not a predetermined time (2 msec in this example) has elapsed since the start. If the predetermined time has already elapsed, the process proceeds to step S3905. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed from the start of the previous normal process, the process proceeds to step S3912.

  In step S3905, various counter update processes are executed. The CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 uses various counter information when displaying decorative symbols. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, the upper, middle, and lower symbols used for setting the out-of-place design symbols CO, the upper symbol display area, the middle symbol display area, and the lower symbol display area. Each symbol counter CL, CM, CR is used. The symbol counters CL, CM, CR are configured such that register values are added using an R register (refresh register) in the CPU 551, and as a result, the numerical values change randomly.

  The jackpot decoration symbol counter CO determines a symbol when the fluctuation symbol of the decoration symbol display device 42 stops when the jackpot state occurs (in this embodiment, as a jackpot decoration symbol counter CO). 9 (0 to 8) counter values are prepared. That is, the jackpot decorative symbol counter CO is incremented by 1 in order within a range of 0 to 8, and after reaching the upper limit value (that is, 8), returns to 0.

  Then, when the symbol command transmitted from the main control device 261 is “AA11” indicating that the symbol corresponding to the probability variation jackpot is stopped, based on a table (a table for associating the counter value with the decorative symbol), For example, if the counter value is 0, the combination of jackpot symbols is determined in such a way that “1” (the slot) and 1 if it is “2” (the slot). The jackpot decorative symbol counter CO is periodically updated in the counter update process of step S3905, and is read from the counter buffer of the RAM 553 at the timing when the sub-control device 262 receives the symbol command as will be described later. In this embodiment, the jackpot decoration symbol counter CO is stored in the jackpot decoration symbol counter buffer of the RAM 553, but is not stored in the buffer, and the counter value is referred to at the timing when the symbol command is received. It may be.

  Further, when the symbol command is “AA12” indicating that the symbol corresponding to the normal jackpot is to be stopped, for example, if the counter value is 0, 1, it is “2”. The combination of jackpot symbols is determined such that “4” (for doublet), “6” (for doublet) if 5, 6 or “8” (for doublet) if 7, 8 .

  The upper, middle, and lower symbol counters CL, CM, and CR determine the combination of the stopped symbols in the upper, middle, and lower symbol display areas when the winning or failing lottery is lost. Since any of the nine decorative symbols is displayed in the column, nine (0 to 8) counter values are prepared for each. A stop symbol in the upper symbol display area is determined by the upper symbol counter CL, a stop symbol in the middle symbol display area is determined by the middle symbol counter CM, and a stop symbol in the lower symbol display area is determined by the lower symbol counter CR.

  In the present embodiment, the values of the counters CL, CM, and CR are randomly updated by using the value of the R register built in the CPU 551. That is, when each symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated, the lower 3 bits of the R register are added to the previous value, and when the addition result exceeds the upper limit value, 8 is subtracted to determine the current value. . Each symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated so that the update times do not overlap, and the combination of these symbol counters CL, CM, CR is the reach / reverse symbol buffer of the RAM 553, the reach symbol buffer other than the front / rear out, and the complete Stored in one of the off symbol buffers.

  Here, the update process of each symbol counter CL, CM, CR will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 31, in step S4001, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the upper symbol counter CL. In step S4002, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the middle symbol counter CM. The upper, middle, and lower symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are configured to be sequentially updated one by one in one update process. Therefore, if the lower symbol counter CR has been updated in the previous update process, an affirmative determination is made in step S4001. If the upper symbol counter CL has been updated in the previous update process, an affirmative determination is made in step S4002. If it is time to update the upper symbol counter CL (YES in step S4001), the process proceeds to step S4003 to update the upper symbol counter CL. If the update time of the medium symbol counter CM (step S4002 is YES), the process proceeds to step S4004 to update the medium symbol counter CM. Further, if it is time to update the lower symbol counter CR (both steps S4001 and S4002 are NO), the process proceeds to step S4005 to update the lower symbol counter CR. In updating the symbol counters CL, CM, CR in steps S4003 to S4005, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous counter value, and when the addition result exceeds the upper limit value, 8 is subtracted, The calculation result is set as the current value of the off symbol counters CL, CM, CR.

  According to the above-described CL, CM, and CR update processing, the upper, middle, and lower symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are updated one by one in a single update process, and the update times of the counter values overlap. There is no. Thereby, every time the update process is executed three times, one set of the symbol counters CL, CM, CR is updated.

  Thereafter, in step S4006, it is determined whether or not the combination of the updated symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a combination of reach symbols (the symbols in the upper symbol display area and the symbols in the lower symbol display area are the same). If it is determined that the combination is a reach symbol (YES in S4006), then in step S4007, it is a combination of jackpot symbols (the symbols in the upper and lower symbol display areas are the same as the symbols in the middle symbol display area). Is determined. If an affirmative determination is made in step S4007, this combination is terminated without storing the combination of symbol counters CL, CM, and CR in the RAM 553.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S4007, it is determined in step S4008 whether or not the combination of symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a combination of symbols that are out of front and rear. If the symbol counters CL, CM, CR are a combination of symbols that are out of front / rear (front / rear out of reach) (YES in S4008), the process proceeds to step S4009 and the combination of symbol counters CL, CM, CR at that time is The stored data is stored in the outreach symbol buffer and the process is terminated. If the symbol counters CL, CM, CR are a combination of symbols other than front / rear detachment (reach other than front / rear detachment) (NO in S4008), the process proceeds to step S4010, and the combination of symbol counters CL, CM, CR at that time is combined. Is stored in the reach symbol buffer except for the back and forth detachment of the RAM 553, and the process is terminated.

  Further, if the combination is other than the reach symbol (NO in S4006), the combination of the off symbol counters CL, CM, CR is the combination of the off symbol (completely off symbol). The combination of the time-out symbol counters CL, CM, CR is stored in the complete symbol buffer of the RAM 553, and the process is completed.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 29, a hold process is performed in step S3906. Hereinafter, the hold process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S4201, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern command is received (whether or not the variation pattern command is stored in the command buffer of the RAM 553). If an affirmative determination is made in step S4201, it is determined in step S4202 whether or not the value of the downward fluctuation hold counter Ne is greater than “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S4202, that is, if the fluctuation information of the second fluctuation display is not stored, the process proceeds to step S4203, and the value of the upper fluctuation holding counter Nd is decremented by one.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the second variation display is preferentially digested over the first variation display, and when the second variation display is stored on hold, the first variation display is digested. Never happen. That is, when the variation information of the second variation display is suspended and stored in the second suspension information storage area, the variation pattern command corresponding to the first variation display is not sent. For this reason, in this embodiment, in step S4202, it is determined whether or not the value of the downward fluctuation hold counter Ne is larger than “0”, so that the fluctuation pattern command is displayed in the first fluctuation display and the second fluctuation display. Which variation information is included is determined. Of course, the variation pattern command is provided with information indicating which variation information of the first variation display or the second variation display is supported, and based on the variation pattern command, the variation pattern command is displayed in the first variation display and It may be determined which variation information of the second variation display is included.

  After step S4203, in step S4204, a process of shifting data stored in the first hold information storage area is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data (including the continuous notice flag) stored in the hold first to fourth areas of the first hold information storage area to the execution area side. The data in each area is shifted, such as execution area, second hold area, first hold area, third hold area, second hold area, fourth hold area, third hold area.

  In the following step S4205, one of the first hold lamps 46a that are lit (for example, the rightmost one of the lit first hold lamps 46a) is turned off. After step S4205, the process proceeds to step S4209.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S4202, that is, if even one piece of variation information of the second variation display is retained, in step S4206, 1 is subtracted from the value of the lower variation suspension counter Ne.

  In a succeeding step S4207, a process for shifting the data stored in the second hold information storage area is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the hold first to fourth areas of the second hold information storage area to the execution area side. The hold first area → the execution area, the hold second Data in each area is shifted, such as area → holding first area, holding third area → holding second area, holding fourth area → holding third area. In the present embodiment, there is one execution area for the hold information storage area, and the data stored in the first hold information storage area and the second hold information storage area is displayed in a variable manner corresponding to the data. Will be shifted to a common execution area.

  In the subsequent step S4208, one of the second holding lamps 46b that is lit (for example, the rightmost one of the second holding lamps 46b that is lit) is turned off. After step S4208, the process proceeds to step S4209.

  In step S4209, a notice setting process for determining the type of display effect used for continuous notice is performed. In the notice setting processing in step S4209, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice flag (see the continuous notice lottery process in step S4107) in the execution area of the holding information storage area is on. Since this is not performed, this processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made, based on the variation information of the variation pattern command, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit, what is the type if it is a big win, and what is the reach type if it is not a big win, etc. The type of continuous notice is determined with reference to the corresponding table. The type of continuous notice determined here is derived at a predetermined timing when the corresponding change display is performed. After step S4209, this process ends.

  In the present embodiment, since the second variation display is preferentially digested over the first variation display, such a first variation is performed when continuous notice is given for a plurality of first variation displays. If there is a ball entering the lower prize opening 33b during the display variation display, the second variation display may interrupt between the plurality of first variation displays, and the continuous notice may be interrupted. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the effect used as the continuous notice is a display effect that can be derived even during normal variable display when the continuous notice is not performed (an effect that can be derived for a single variable display). Is used. For this reason, even if the continuous notice is interrupted, there is no sense of incongruity.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 29, display setting processing is performed in step S3907. Here, based on the information stored in the command buffer of the RAM 553, various arithmetic processes such as generating a display command to be output to the display control device 45 and command output setting are performed. That is, here, the display mode to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 is determined. For example, when a variation pattern command and a symbol command are received, the sub-control device 262 determines a display pattern and the like with reference to the corresponding table based on the variation type, variation time, stop symbol, and the like. Then, control is performed such as outputting the determined items to the display control device 45 as display commands.

  The display control device 45 performs a drawing process in response to a command from the sub-control device 262, and starts the decorative symbol display on the decorative symbol display device. Note that once the variation pattern command is received from the main control device 261, the symbol is coordinated with the sub-control device 262 and the display control device 45 until the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses. Will continue to be displayed.

  Further, when starting the variable display, if the continuous notice flag in the execution area of the hold information storage area (see the continuous notice lottery process in step S4105) is on, each situation is determined based on the fluctuation information of the fluctuation pattern command. Referring to the table corresponding to, the type of the continuous notice to be derived for the variable display is determined, the derivation of the notice effect different from the continuous notice is determined, or the display corresponding to the operation of the effect button 125 is performed. To do. Furthermore, in the display setting process of step S3907, a process for performing effect control during a big hit (a big win display process) is also performed, which will be described later.

  In the lamp setting process in step S3908, the lighting pattern of the lamp / electrical accessories is set in order to synchronize with the display effect performed by the decorative symbol display device 42.

  In the sound setting process in step S3909, the output pattern of the speaker SP is set to synchronize with the display effect performed by the decorative symbol display device 42. In addition, when a voice-related command such as an error notification is transmitted from the main control device 261, settings for performing these controls are also performed in step S3909.

  In step S3910, for example, control setting of a customer waiting effect (for example, a demo screen display set to be displayed when a predetermined time elapses in a state in which the decorative symbol display device 42 is not performing a variable display; energy saving mode), etc. Perform the process.

  In step 3911, an external output process for transmitting a control signal based on the setting contents in steps S3905 to 3910 to each device is executed. For example, a display command is transmitted to the display control device 45 when the decorative symbol display device 42 displays the variation of the decorative symbol.

  After the processing of steps S3905 to S3911 performed every 2 msec is performed, or when a negative determination is made in step S3904, the process proceeds to step S3912, and whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 553 is determined. Is determined. The information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored when a power interruption command is received from the main controller 261.

  If the occurrence information of the power interruption is not stored, the process proceeds to step S3913, and it is determined whether or not the RAM 553 is destroyed. If the RAM 553 is not destroyed here, the process returns to step S3901 and the normal process is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the RAM 553 is destroyed, the processing is looped infinitely in order to stop the subsequent processing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3912 that the power-off occurrence information is stored, power-off processing is executed in step S3914. In power-off processing, interrupt processing is prohibited and each output port is turned off. Further, the storage of the information on occurrence of power interruption is also erased. After executing the power-off process, the process loops infinitely.

  Next, the jackpot display process performed in the display setting process of step S3907 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S4701, it is determined whether or not an opening command for notifying the start of the big hit state is received from the main control device 261. If an affirmative determination is made in step S4701, in step S4702, the round grasp counter for grasping the number of remaining rounds is set to “16” if it is “16RS” based on the information included in the opening command. If it is “7RS” or “7RN”, “7” is set.

  Thereafter, in step S4703, an opening effect is set for 8 seconds (the image of the decorative symbol display device 42, the sound of the speaker SP, and the lighting state of various lamps), and then the process ends. The sub-control device 262 is provided with a table for storing the correspondence relationship between the jackpot type, the number of remaining rounds, and various effects in the jackpot state, and selects a corresponding effect with reference to the table. And it will be executed.

  If a negative determination is made in step S4701, it is determined in step S4704 whether an interval command has been received. If an affirmative determination is made in step S4704, in step S4705, the effect is set during a round of 30 seconds at the maximum, and then this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S4704, it is determined in step S4706 whether an interval command has been received. If an affirmative determination is made in step S4706, the round grasp counter is decremented by 1 in step S4707, and the effect is set in the interval of 4 seconds in step S4708, and then this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S4706, it is determined in step S4709 whether an ending command has been received. If an affirmative determination is made in step S4709, the round grasp counter is decremented by 1 in step S4710, and the ending effect is set for 10 seconds in step S4711, and then this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S4709, it is determined in step S4712 whether a jackpot end command has been received. If a negative determination is made in step S4712, this processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S4712, the ending display is immediately ended in step S4713, and the normal gaming state mode in which the variable display is performed is set. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  Now, the ROM 552 of the sub-control device 262 is provided with an audio data storage area 267 as audio data storage means for storing in advance a form (binary data) in which plural patterns of audio data are encoded. Further, the sub-control device 262 is provided with an audio composition unit 264 as audio means configured to be able to convert audio data into an audio signal and to be able to simultaneously output a plurality of audio signals to the speaker SP. Yes. The audio composition unit 264 includes a plurality of channels CH into which audio signals can be input and an amplifier that amplifies the audio signals. The audio signals input to the plurality of channels CH are combined (mixed) and output to the speaker SP. It is configured to be possible.

  Then, when the sub-control device 262 receives a variation pattern command or the like from the main control device 261, the CPU 551 determines a display mode on the decorative symbol display device 42 or a voice mode corresponding thereto based on the command, As for the sound, the corresponding sound data is read from the sound data storage area 267 and input to the sound composition unit 264. The audio composition unit 264 converts the input audio data into an audio signal, that is, a digital signal, and eventually an analog signal, and inputs the analog audio signal to the target channel CH. Furthermore, the audio signal is amplified to a level corresponding to the setting in the amplifier and then output to the speaker SP. In the speaker SP, the audio signal is converted into audio (air density wave), and the audio is output to the front of the pachinko machine 10.

  In the present embodiment, a maximum of three patterns of sound (BGM and sound effects) can be simultaneously output from the speaker SP. That is, the channel CH of the audio composition unit 264 includes the first channel CH1, the second channel CH2, and the third channel CH3, and the audio signals input to the channels CH1 to CH3 are collectively (mixed). The sound is output to the speaker SP. Thus, when audio signals of different audio data are input to the first to third channels CH1 to CH3, three patterns of audio are simultaneously output from the speaker SP.

  In addition, the amplifier can amplify the audio signal input to each channel CH1 to CH3 and the entire audio signal after being mixed and input simultaneously to the plurality of channels CH1 to CH3. It has a main amplifier. Further, the audio composition unit 264 includes a channel volume adjusting unit as channel volume adjusting means capable of adjusting the volume (after being amplified by the preamplifier) of the audio signals input to the channels CH1 to CH3, and a plurality of channels. And a master volume adjusting section as a master volume adjusting means capable of adjusting the volume (after being amplified by the main amplifier) of the entire audio signal after being simultaneously input to CH1 to CH3 and mixed.

  In the channel volume adjustment unit of the present embodiment, the volume of each channel CH1 to CH3 is set from the large volume “VH” that is 100% of the reference volume to the entire mute “V0” that is 0%. It is configured to be settable with. In addition, the audio signals that have been input to the channels CH1 to CH3 and adjusted in volume are branched and wired so as to be output to the right speaker SP and the left speaker SP, respectively. In addition, the main amplifier and the master volume adjusting unit may be provided before branching so that the volume of the left and right speakers SP changes together, or the volume of the left and right speakers SP can be individually adjusted. In addition, (two) may be provided after the branch, or three may be provided in total. Further, as will be described in detail later, when a plurality of audio data is output from the CPU 551 to the audio composition unit 264, the audio data is output in parallel. Note that the audio composition unit 264 may have a function of detecting noise different from the audio signal of the audio data and removing the noise to some extent.

  In the present embodiment, more specifically, a plurality of patterns of sound (BGM) that flows during the jackpot round during the jackpot state, more specifically, after the jackpot opening (fanfare) ends and until the ending starts. It is prepared. Hereinafter, each pattern will be described.

  “Normal jackpot BGM”; “7RN”, which is a normal jackpot, or “7RS”, which is a promising jackpot, has been won, but in the decorative symbol display device 42, either “7RN” or “7RS” The variable display is stopped and displayed in such a manner that only the winning can be grasped (for example, even-numbered double eyes are stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42), and even during the jackpot state (during the jackpot round), “7RS Is output when it is not taught. In addition, although not taught during the jackpot round, in the case where an effect such as teaching “7RS” is performed at the time of ending, “normal jackpot BGM” is selected even when the effect is performed. The Further, the special display devices 43L and 43R do not confirm the stop display of the variable display when the jackpot is taught, and “normal jackpot BGM” is selected, and it is not taught that the jackpot state is “7RS”. In such a case, it is not possible to distinguish between the “time shortening mode” and the “probability change mode” even if the high pitching state is entered after the big hit state is finished. In this case, it is possible to grasp the “probability change mode” by continuing the high pitching state exceeding the upper limit of the “time reduction mode”.

  “Promotional regular jackpot BGM”; “7RS” was won, but on the decorative symbol display device 42, the variable display is stopped and displayed in a manner in which only “7RN” or “7RS” is won can be grasped. , Is output when taught to be “7RS” during the jackpot round.

  “Probable variation jackpot BGM”; “7RS” is won, and on the decorative symbol display device 42, the fluctuation display is stopped and displayed in such a manner that only one of “7RS” and “16RS” that is the probability variation jackpot is won can be grasped. (For example, in the decorative symbol display device 42, odd-numbered double eyes other than “7” are stopped and displayed). In the decorative symbol display device 42, the variable display is stopped and displayed in such a manner that only the winning of “7RN” or “7RS” can be grasped, and the “probability big hit BGM” is accompanied with the start of the big hit round. May be configured such that there is a pattern that teaches that “7RS” or “16RS” is output.

  “Promotional probabilistic jackpot BGM”; “16RS” won, and the decorative display device 42 displays the change display in a manner that can be grasped only by winning either “7RS” or “16RS” that is probable jackpot And is output when taught to be “16RS” during the jackpot round.

  “16R Probable Big Hit BGM”; “16RS” is won and the decorative symbol display device 42 stops and displays the variable display in a manner in which it is possible to grasp that “16RS” has been won (for example, in the decorative symbol display device 42 “ 7 ”) is output. In the present embodiment, when “Premium reach” in which an effect is taught that a big hit state is generated is derived, and when “16RS” is won twice or more consecutively, BGM "is output.

  Then, at the start of the jackpot state (even when the jackpot state is won), if the sub-control device 262 is “7RN”, “normal jackpot BGM” is set, and if it is “7RS”, “promoted normal jackpot” Either “BGM” or “probable variation big hit BGM” is set by lottery, and if it is “16RS”, either “elevated probable big hit BGM” or “16R probable big hit BGM” is set by lottery. Note that “normal jackpot BGM” and “elevated normal jackpot BGM” songs (hereinafter referred to as “first jackpot music”), “probability jackpot BGM”, “promotion jackpot bonus BGM”, and “16R probability jackpot BGM” (Hereinafter referred to as “second jackpot music”). In other words, “second jackpot music” corresponds to a promiscuous jackpot, and if “second jackpot music” is played at least at the start of the jackpot round, it is taught that it is either “7RS” or “16RS”. The

  Furthermore, some of the sounds output from the speaker SP simultaneously use a plurality of channels CH1 to CH3 to output the sound. In the present embodiment, multi-melody sound (multi-melody) output by simultaneously reproducing three patterns of sound data on three channels CH1 to CH3 and the same sound data are simultaneously reproduced on two channels CH. Thus, there is a sound whose volume can be changed without adjusting and controlling the channel volume adjusting unit or the like.

  More specifically, “probability variation jackpot BGM”, “promotional probability variation jackpot BGM”, and “16R probability variation jackpot BGM” exist in voices using three channels. Voices using two channels include “elevated normal jackpot BGM”, “premium reach”, “error occurrence sound” for notifying the occurrence of an error state, and “special effect sound”. The “special sound effect” is associated with “big hit announcement B” for notifying the occurrence of a big hit state, so that multiple stages of production are prepared and the degree of expectation for the big hit state and the like increases as it develops. "Step-up effect B" exists.

  Other general voices, such as “Normal jackpot BGM”, “Normal BGM in normal gaming state (during variable display)”, “Big jackpot notification A”, “Step-up effect A”, etc. One channel is used for "sound". Note that no sound is output when displaying the demonstration screen that is started when the game (handle operation) is not performed for a certain period of time, but when the effect button 125 is operated, a corresponding sound is output.

  Next, the jackpot BGM setting process for setting the BGM in the jackpot state performed in the voice setting process of step S3909 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the process which determines the BGM type in a jackpot state is performed before the said process.

  First, in step S7101, it is determined whether or not it is “16R probability variation big hit BGM”. If the determination in step S7101 is affirmative, in step S7102, each melody of the “second big hit song” that is a multi-melody is set for the first to third channels CH1 to CH3. More specifically, each melody constituting the “second big hit song” includes “accompaniment”, “singing (vocals)”, and “guide melody” that outputs the sound of the same scale as the singing. Then, “accompaniment” and at least one of the other two are output at the same time to constitute “second big hit song”. In other words, by changing the combination of “accompaniment”, “guide melody”, and “singing” that is output by the sound heard by the player at the same time, an arrangement that distinguishes them from each other is added. Will be.

  In step S7102, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 reads the audio data of “accompaniment”, “guide melody”, and “singing” from the audio data storage area 267, and these audio data are stored in the audio composition unit 264. To be input in parallel (simultaneously). In addition, in the audio composition unit 264 that has received the audio data, each audio data is converted into an audio signal, an “accompaniment” audio signal is input to the first channel CH1, and a “guide melody” is input to the second channel CH2. An audio signal is input, and a “singing” audio signal is input to the third channel CH3. As a result, the audio data of “accompaniment”, “guide melody”, and “singing” are started to be reproduced simultaneously.

  The “second jackpot music” is a music with a song in which “singing” or “guide melody” is started after “accompaniment” starts (after the introduction ends). However, the voice data of “Singing” and “Guide Melody” is not only the data from the time of “Starting Singing”, but also audible to the player at the earliest timing in the melody that constitutes “the second big hit song” The data from the playback start point is included in accordance with the start of playback of the “accompaniment” audio data output from the speaker SP as a simple voice. That is, the voice data of “singing” and “guide melody” has data indicating “silence” having the same time length as the introduction of “accompaniment”. Thereby, as described above, by simultaneously starting reproduction of the audio data of “accompaniment”, “guide melody”, and “singing”, the timing between melody can be perfectly matched.

  After step S7102, in step S7103, all the volumes of the first to third channels CH1 to CH3 are set to the large volume “VH”, and then this process is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S7101, it is determined in step S7104 whether or not it is "promotion probability change big hit BGM". If the determination in step S7104 is affirmative, in step S7105, each melody of “second big hit song” is set for the first to third channels CH1 to CH3. More specifically, “accompaniment” audio data is input to the first channel CH1, “guide melody” audio data is input to the second channel CH2, and “singing” audio data is input to the third channel CH3. Is set to

  After step S7105, in step S7106, the volume of the first and second channels CH1 and CH2 is set to the large volume “VH”, and the volume of the third channel CH3 is set to all mute “V0”. That is, at the start of the jackpot round of “promotion probability change jackpot BGM”, “accompaniment” and “guide melody” can be heard and “singing” cannot be heard.

  In the subsequent step S7107, the first switching flag used for the big hit BGM switching control is turned on, and in step S7108, the switching timer used for the big hit BGM switching control is also set. “Promotional probabilistic jackpot BGM” is in the middle of the jackpot round, and at the timing when it is taught that “16RS” was actually won, “accompaniment” and “guide melody” are heard, and “accompaniment” and “ In this step S7108, a value corresponding to the time until the switching is started is set in the switching timer. After step S7108, this process ends.

  In addition, it is possible to shift to a timing before the teaching timing on the decorative symbol display device 42 as an effect, and it is possible to teach only by voice without teaching on the decorative symbol display device 42.

  If a negative determination is made in step S7104, it is determined in step S7109 whether or not “probability big hit BGM”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S7109, each melody of “second big hit song” is set for the first to third channels CH1 to CH3 in step S7110. More specifically, “accompaniment” audio data is input to the first channel CH1, “guide melody” audio data is input to the second channel CH2, and “singing” audio data is input to the third channel CH3. Is set to

  After step S7110, in step S7111, the volumes of the first and second channels CH1 and CH2 are set to the large volume “VH”, and the volume of the third channel CH3 is set to all mute “V0”. That is, at the start of the jackpot round of “promotion probability change jackpot BGM”, “accompaniment” and “guide melody” can be heard and “singing” cannot be heard.

  In the subsequent step S7112, the first switching flag is turned on, and in step S7113, a switching timer is set. “Accompaniment jackpot BGM” is “accompaniment” at the timing when “accompaniment” and “guide melody” can be heard and “accompaniment” and “singing” can be heard. And the effect that it did not change after all to the state where "singing" can be heard is performed. That is, “singing” corresponds to “16RS”, and when “accompaniment” and “singing” are derived, it is taught that “singing” is “16RS”. In step S7113, a value corresponding to the time until the fake effect is started is set in the switching timer. After step S7113, the process ends. In the case where “probable big hit BGM” is derived, there may be a pattern in which no fake effect is performed, and a lottery and determination as to whether or not to perform a fake effect in the middle of the big hit round is performed. The fake effect may or may not be performed based on the above.

  If a negative determination is made in step S7109, it is determined in step S7114 whether or not it is “promoted normal jackpot BGM”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S 7114, “first big hit music” is set for the first and second channels CH 1 and CH 2 in step S 7115. The audio data of the “first jackpot song” is not divided into each melody constituting the “second jackpot song” like the voice data of the “second jackpot song”, but there is one voice data. Just do it. In step S 7115, the audio data of the same “first big hit song” is input to each of the first channel CH 1 and the second channel CH 2.

  By performing the setting, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 inputs the audio data of “first big hit song” in parallel to the audio composition unit 264, converts each audio data into an audio signal, The audio signal of “big hit song” is input to the first and second channels CH1 and CH2. As a result, the audio data of the “first big hit song” is started to be reproduced simultaneously on the first and second channels CH1 and CH2.

  After step S 7115, in step S 7116, the volume of the first channel CH 1 is set to the large volume “VH”, and the volume of the second channel CH 2 is set to all mute “V 0”. That is, at the start of the jackpot round of “promoted regular jackpot BGM”, the “first jackpot music” played on the first channel CH1 is heard, and the “first jackpot music” played on the second channel CH2 is not heard. Become.

  In the subsequent step S7117, the first switching flag is turned on, and in step S7118, a switching timer is set. “Promotional regular jackpot BGM” can be heard only in the middle of the jackpot round at the timing when it is actually taught that “probable jackpot” was won, and “first jackpot music” played on the first channel CH1 is heard. The state changes from the state to the state where the “first jackpot music” played on the first and second channels CH1 and CH2 can be heard. Further, immediately before that, a corresponding promotion chance effect (for example, a button effect involving the operation of the effect button 125) is performed, and in step S7118, the time until the promotion chance effect is started. A value corresponding to is set in the switching timer. After step S7118, this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S 7114, that is, if “normal jackpot BGM” is set, “first jackpot music” is set for the first channel CH 1 in step S 7119. After step S7119, in step S7120, the volume of the first channel CH1 is set to the large volume “VH”.

  In the subsequent step S7121, the first switching flag is turned on, and in step S7122, the switching timer is set. The promotion chance effect is also performed in the case of “normal jackpot BGM”. In step S7122, a value corresponding to the time until the promotion chance effect is performed is set in the switching timer. However, when “normal jackpot BGM” is derived, the promotion chance effect fails, that is, a fake effect. After step S7122, this process ends. When “normal jackpot BGM” is derived, there may be a pattern in which a promotion chance effect is not performed, and a lottery and determination as to whether or not to perform a fake effect in the middle of a jackpot round will be performed. A fake effect may or may not be performed based on the decision.

  Next, jackpot BGM switching processing for performing processing such as switching BGM in the jackpot state will be described with reference to FIGS. 36, 37, and 38. FIG. In the present embodiment, when “second jackpot music” is output, “accompaniment” and “singing” are simultaneously output at a large volume “VH” and “16RS”. It is associated.

  First, in step S7201, a process of subtracting 1 from the switching timer is performed. In the following step S7202, it is determined whether or not the value of the switching timer has become “0”. If a negative determination is made here, this processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S7202, it is determined in step S7203 whether or not it is "ordinary big hit BGM". If an affirmative determination is made in step S7203, it is determined in step S7204 whether the first switch flag is on. If an affirmative determination is made in step S7204, in step S7205, a setting is made to output a sound corresponding to a promotion chance effect (for example, a button effect) in the third channel CH3. In a succeeding step S7206, the first switching flag is turned off and the second switching flag is turned on. Further, in step S7207, the time until the promotion chance effect ends, and if “promotion normal jackpot BGM” is reached, the promotion chance effect is “successful” and the time until the timing when the probable jackpot is taught. The corresponding value is set in the switching timer. After step S7207, this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S7204, it is determined in step S7208 whether the second switching flag is on. If a negative determination is made in step S7208, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S7208, in step S7209, processing for ending the promotion chance effect performed in the third channel CH3 is performed, and after the second switching flag is turned off in step S7210, End the process.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 43, the flow of “normal jackpot BGM” is that “first jackpot music” is played with a large volume “VH” throughout the first channel CH1, and t1 to t2 in the third channel. Although the promotion chance production is performed at the timing of, it is a failure. In “normal jackpot BGM”, the second channel CH2 is not used.

  If a negative determination is made in step S7203, it is determined in step S7211 whether or not it is “promoted normal jackpot BGM”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S7211, it is determined in step S7212 whether the first switch flag is on. If an affirmative determination is made in step S7212, in step S7213, a setting is made to output a sound corresponding to the promotion chance effect in the third channel CH3. In subsequent step S7214, the first switching flag is turned off and the second switching flag is turned on. Further, in step S7215, a value corresponding to the time until the promotion chance effect ends, and consequently the time until the promotion chance effect is “successful” and the probability variation jackpot is taught is set in the switching timer. . After step S7215, this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S7212, it is determined in step S7216 whether or not the second switching flag is on. If a negative determination is made in step S7216, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S7216, a process of ending the promotion chance effect performed in the third channel CH3 in step S7217 is performed. In the following step S7218, the volume of the second channel CH2 is set to the large volume “VH”. As a result, the audio data of the “first big hit song” input to the first and second channels CH1 and CH2 is output from the speaker SP as a volume that can be heard by the player. Thereafter, after the second switching flag is turned off in step S7219, the present process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (a), the flow of “elevated normal jackpot BGM” is such that “first jackpot music” is played with a large volume “VH” throughout the first channel CH1 and the third channel CH3. The promotion chance effect is performed at the timing of t1 to t2, and succeeds. Further, in response to the success of the promotion chance effect, the “first big hit song” that was played on the second channel CH2 with all the mute “V0” will be played with the large volume “VH”. As described above, in the second channel CH2, since the reproduction of the audio data of the “first big hit song” is started simultaneously with the first channel CH1, even if the volume “VH” is set from the middle of the song, the first channel CH1. No difference from the “first big hit music” reproduced in FIG.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 42 (b), by setting the second channel CH2 to the large volume “VH” at the timing t2, the audio composition unit 264 performs the audio signal of “first big hit song” on the first channel CH1. Then, the audio signal of the “first jackpot song” on the second channel CH2 resonates, and as a result, the volume of the “first jackpot song” increases. By the way, the volume of the “first big hit song” after resonance is a relatively large volume that exceeds the threshold when amplified by an amplifier, but it is not amplified by the amplifier, but it is resonated to increase the volume. Does not cause “sound cracking”. Of course, the audio data alone of the “first big hit song” reproduced on each channel CH1 and CH2 does not exceed the threshold but falls within the range.

  If a negative determination is made in step S7211, it is determined in step S7220 whether or not it is “probability big hit BGM”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S7220, it is determined in step S7221 whether or not the first switching flag is on. If an affirmative determination is made in step S7221, the volume of the second channel CH2 is gradually decreased ("guide melody" is faded out) and the volume of the third channel CH3 is gradually increased ("singing" is faded in) in step S7222. ) Process. In the present embodiment, in step S7222, a flag indicating execution of fade-in and a flag indicating execution of fade-out are turned on, and a timer is set. Then, the fade-in process and the fade-out process for actually performing the fade-in and fade-out are separately performed with reference to the flag and timer, for example, in an interrupt process or the like. For example, between the large volume “VH” and the full mute “V0”, the volume can be adjusted in 10 stages including the large volume “VH” and the full mute “V0”, and a predetermined time (for example, about 0.4 seconds). ), For example, if it is a fade-out, the volume is reduced by one step.

  As described above, the “accompaniment” of the “second jackpot music” played on the first channel CH1, the “guide melody” of the “second jackpot music” played on the second channel CH2, and the third Even if “Singing” of “Second jackpot music” played on channel CH3 is started at the same time, even if the volume of “Singing” is raised so that the player can hear from the middle of “Second jackpot music” , “Singing” and “Accompaniment” (and “Guide melody”) do not sound out of tune.

  After step S7222, in step S7223, the first switching flag is turned off and the second switching flag is turned on. Further, in step S7224, a value corresponding to the time until the above-described “fade out” and “fade in” are stopped is set in the switching timer, and this process is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S7221, it is determined in step S7225 whether the second switch flag is on. If an affirmative determination is made in step S7225, the "guide melody" of the second channel CH2 that was in the middle of "fade out" is changed to "fade in" in step S7226, and was in the middle of "fade in" A process of turning “singing” of the third channel CH3 into “fade out” is performed. That is, here, “Guide melody” disappears and “Singing” is not played at full volume (large volume “VH”), ie, it is not taught that it is “16RS”. Although the expectation of the heel is given, the production control of the “fake production” that is not realized is performed.

  Thereafter, in step S7227, the second switching flag is turned off and the third switching flag is turned on. Further, in step S7228, a value corresponding to the time until the “fake effect” ends is set for the switching timer.

  If a negative determination is made in step S7225, it is determined whether or not the third switching flag is turned on in step S7229. If a negative determination is made in step S <b> 7229, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S7229, in step S7230, the volume of the second channel CH2 is completely returned to the large volume “VH” and the reproduction of the audio data of “singing” in the third channel CH3 is stopped. To perform the process. In the subsequent step S7231, the third switching flag is turned off, and then the present process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 41, the flow of “probable jackpot BGM” is that “accompaniment” of “second jackpot music” is played with a large volume “VH” from the first channel CH1, and at the timing of t1, The fade-out of “Guide Melody” is started on the second channel CH2, and the fade-in of “Singing” is started on the third channel CH3. However, the fade-in / fade-in is not completed completely, and the second channel is not reached at the timing of t2. CH2 turns to fade-in, and the third channel CH3 turns to fade-out, and the “fake effect” that returns to the original state (“Guide melody” and “Sing” cannot be heard) at the timing of t3. Done.

  As another pattern of “fake production”, “accompaniment” and “guide melody” start to play with large volume “VH”, and “guide melody” fades out during the process, but before mute A pattern of returning to the large volume “VH” (of course, “singing” is not heard) may be prepared. In addition, when the pattern is executed, only the first and second channels CH1 and CH2 are used. However, after the start of the jackpot state, the “fake” is simply reduced. In order to make it possible to select whether to execute “fake production” or to increase the volume of “singing” while decreasing the volume of “guide melody”, the former “fake” Even when “production” is executed, audio data of “accompaniment”, “guide melody”, and “singing” may be reproduced simultaneously.

  If a negative determination is made in step S7220, it is determined in step S7232 whether or not it is “promotion probability change big hit BGM”. If a negative determination is made in step S7232, that is, if it is "16R probability variation big hit BGM", this processing is terminated as it is. That is, when “16R probability variation jackpot BGM” is derived, only the sound data set in the jackpot BGM setting process is continuously reproduced during the jackpot round, so that it is not necessary to perform the jackpot BGM switching process. In addition, as shown in FIG. 40, the flow of “16R probability variation jackpot BGM” is reproduced with a large volume “VH” in the first to third channels CH1 to CH3 from the beginning to the second “hit song”. The

  On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S7232, that is, in the case of "promotion probability change big hit BGM", in step S7233, it is determined whether or not the first switching flag is on. If an affirmative determination is made in step S7233, in step S7234, the “guide melody” reproduced on the second channel CH2 is “fade out” and the “singing” reproduced on the third channel CH3 is “fade in”. To perform the process. In the subsequent step S7235, the first switching flag is turned off and the second switching flag is turned on. Further, in step S7236, a value corresponding to the time until teaching of “guide melody” is stopped and “16RS” is taught is set for the switching timer. After step S7236, this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S7233, it is determined in step S7237 whether the second switching flag is on. If an affirmative determination is made in step S7237, a process of stopping the “guide melody” reproduced on the second channel CH2 is performed in step S7238. Note that the “singing” fade-in reproduced on the third channel CH3 continues. After step S7239, in step S7240, a value corresponding to the time until the “singing” fade-in ends is set in the switching timer. Further, in step S7241, in order to output the same voice as “big jackpot notification A”, it is set so that the voice data of “big jackpot notification A” is input to the second channel CH2. In addition, during the jackpot round in which “second jackpot music” flows, the voice of “jackpot announcement A” is derived, so that promotion to “16RS” (actually “16RS” was won) Will be taught. After step S7241, this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S7237, it is determined in step S7242 whether the third switching flag is on. If a negative determination is made in step S7242, the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S7242, in step S7243, processing is performed to completely set the volume of “singing” reproduced on the third channel CH3 to the large volume “VH”. Thereafter, in step S7244, the third switching flag is turned off, and then the present process is terminated. Incidentally, at this timing, the output of “Large Bonus Notification A” is also terminated.

  In this embodiment, “accompaniment” corresponds to the first melody, “guide melody” corresponds to the second melody, and “singing” corresponds to the third melody. In addition, the state in which “accompaniment” and “guide melody” are set to a large volume “VH”, and “singing” is all muted “V0” corresponds to the first mixed state, “accompaniment” and “singing” "Is a large volume" VH ", and" Guide melody "is all muted" V0 "corresponds to the second mixed state. Furthermore, when moving from a state in which “accompaniment” and “guide melody” can be heard to a state in which “accompaniment” and “singing” can be heard (transition period), “singing” and “guide melody” fade in and out. The state in which “accompaniment”, “guide melody”, and “singing” can all be heard corresponds to the third mixed state.

  As shown in FIG. 39, the flow of “promotion probability change jackpot BGM” is that “accompaniment” of “second jackpot music” is reproduced with a large volume “VH” from the first channel CH1 and at the timing of t1. In the second channel CH2, “Guide melody” starts to fade out, and “Singing” starts to fade in in the third channel CH3. Furthermore, at the timing of t2, the reproduction of the “guide melody” is stopped on the second channel CH2, and the sound of “big hit announcement A” is output using the second channel CH2 that is no longer used. Further, in the third channel CH3, the volume is gradually increased from the timing t1, and the volume becomes “VH” completely at the timing t3. However, as described above, the first channel CH1 and the second channel in the third channel CH3. Since playback of the “second jackpot music” is started at the same time as the channel CH2, even if the volume is increased from the middle of the music, it does not deviate from the “second jackpot music” played on the first channel CH1, etc. Matches perfectly.

  In addition, the “Fake Production” that will be performed in the “Probability Bonus BGM” is configured to be performed in the “Promotion Probability Bonus BGM”, and after several “Fake Productions”, the “16RS” was selected. You may comprise so that it may be taught (promotion effect). Further, for example, when there is a further fade-in / fade-out after the two “fake effects”, a game may be added so that the occurrence of the promotion effect is confirmed.

  Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the sound using the two channels CH is present not only in the big hit BGM but also in others. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when outputting a predetermined sound, depending on the type of sound being output, the sound is output using one channel CH, or the sound is output using two channels CH. May be determined. Hereinafter, usage examples of the channel CH will be described with reference to FIG. 44 to FIG.

  First, in the first channel CH1 of <Aspect Example 1> shown in FIG. 44, transition is made from normal BGM (variable display sound) → reach BGM (variable display sound during reach state) → big hit fanfare. In the second channel CH2, the sound corresponding to the “step-up effect A” is output along with the occurrence of the reach state. In the third channel CH3, the sound of “big hit announcement A” is output immediately before the change display is stopped.

  On the other hand, in the first channel CH1 of <mode example 2> shown in FIG. 45, after the reach state occurs, the first channel CH1 develops. Further, the “step-up effect B” is derived using both the second channel CH2 and the third channel CH3. That is, the audio data for the step-up effect that is also used in the “step-up effect A” is started to be reproduced simultaneously on the second and third channels CH2 and CH3. Volume “VH” and third channel CH3 are all muted “V0”. Accordingly, there is no change from “step-up effect A” at the beginning of “step-up effect B”.

  Thereafter, the volume of the step-up effect is significantly increased by setting the third channel CH3 to the large volume “VH”. As a result, it is suggested that the degree of expectation for occurrence of the big hit state is high, and in the <mode example 2>, the super-reach is developed after the “step-up effect B” is completed.

  Further, in <Aspect Example 2>, the sound of “Large Bonus Notification B” is output immediately before the change display is stopped. That is, the jackpot notification voice data used in the “jackpot notification A” is simultaneously played back with the large volume “VH” in the second and third channels CH2 and CH3. Which of jackpot notification A or jackpot notification B is to be derived is selected according to the sound pattern currently output on the first channel CH1. In this embodiment, when it is decided to make a jackpot announcement, the pattern storage area storing information for specifying the audio data reproduced in each channel CH1 to CH3 is taken into consideration, and the first channel CH1 is super If the reach audio data is being played back, “Big Jack Notification B” is selected, otherwise “Big Jack Notification A” is selected. That is, since the voice of super reach is more lively than the voice of normal reach, the audio signal of the audio data for jackpot notification is resonated using the second channel CH2 and the third channel CH3, and the jackpot notification is increased in volume. To do.

  In <Aspect Example 3> shown in FIG. 46, premium reach is derived. The audio data for premium reach is started to be reproduced simultaneously on the second and third channels CH2 and CH3. Particularly, in <Aspect Example 3>, the premium reach sound of the second channel CH2 fades in, and finally the second and third channels CH2 and CH3 both have a large volume “VH”. Thus, a premium reach sound having a relatively large volume is derived.

  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, the same audio data is simultaneously transmitted through a plurality of channels CH, such as “elevated normal jackpot BGM” (see FIG. 42A, FIG. 42B, etc.). By starting the reproduction and setting the volume of these channels CH to other than the mute “V0” (large volume “VH”), the audio signal having the same waveform resonates in the audio composition unit 264, and as a result, The volume of the sound corresponding to the signal (such as “first jackpot music” constituting “elevated normal jackpot BGM”) is increased. In particular, when the audio signal is simply amplified by an amplifier by resonating the audio signal in this way while limiting the volume (sound pressure) so as not to cause sound clipping (clipping) corresponding to each channel CH Even when a sound with a relatively large volume that causes sound cracking is output from the speaker SP, the sound cracking can be avoided. Therefore, it is possible to output the sound at a higher volume while avoiding sound cracking.

  In addition, if the audio data is originally stored in such a manner that the volume is increased, the noise when the audio signal of the audio data is amplified to a desired volume by an amplifier is suppressed (noise is heard). However, if it is desired to output the sound corresponding to the sound data at a low volume, it is necessary to separately store the sound data of a pattern with a low volume. On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, the audio signal is resonated and increased to the desired sound volume without greatly amplifying the sound signal of the sound data having a low sound volume to the desired sound volume by the amplifier. Can do. For this reason, it is possible to increase the sound volume while suppressing a situation in which a relatively large noise is generated due to a relatively large amplification of the sound signal by the amplifier. Therefore, it is only necessary to store the sound data of a pattern with a low volume, and the storage capacity used for the sound data stored in the sound data storage area 267 and the selection table for selecting the sound data can be suppressed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a channel volume adjustment unit that can adjust the volume of the audio signal input to each channel CH1 to CH3 is provided. For this reason, it is possible to perform finer volume adjustment or switch between the case where the audio signal is resonated and the case where the audio signal is not resonated without stopping the reproduction of the audio data which has been started to be reproduced simultaneously on a plurality of channels CH. A simple change can make a large change in volume instantly. For this reason, the volume can be changed more freely, and the performance and the like can be improved.

  In addition, at the start of playback of the corresponding audio data, such as “elevated normal jackpot BGM”, only the volume corresponding to one channel CH is output, and when a predetermined time elapses after the playback, two channels CH 2 are output. Even in the case of outputting a resonated large volume of minutes, as described above, the same audio data output from the plurality of channels CH is started by simultaneously starting reproduction of the same audio data on the plurality of channels CH. Data voice signals can be matched without shifting. Therefore, the effect of increasing the volume by resonating the audio signal can be achieved more reliably. Furthermore, although not exemplified in the above-described embodiment, even if the resonance of the audio signal is stopped once and then resonated again, the deviation of the audio signal can be avoided (by switching the presence or absence of resonance, etc.) ) It is also possible to freely set the timing for changing the volume, and it is possible to further diversify the production pattern. In addition, even when the number of channel CHs that are audible volume (for example, high volume “VH”) among the channel CHs where the same audio data is reproduced is changed, As a result, the control continues smoothly without interruption (no sound is generated), and the control can be simplified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the big hit state, “second big hit music” as a multi-melody composed by simultaneously reproducing a plurality of patterns of audio data on a plurality of channels CH can be output. In other words, the “second jackpot song” is composed of “accompaniment” and at least one of “singing” and “guide melody”. Of the audio data of each melody constituting these “second jackpot songs”, a game By changing the combination that is output at a volume that can be heard by a person, three patterns are formed, such as “progressed probability variation jackpot BGM”, “16R probability variation jackpot BGM”, and “probability variation jackpot BGM”. Furthermore, the audio data of “Singing” and “Guide Melody” has data from the playback start time in accordance with the start of playback of the audio data of “Accompaniment”, and “Accompaniment”, “Singing”, and Each voice data of “Guide melody” is started to be played simultaneously. Thereby, the timing of each melody which comprises a multi melody can be united exactly. Furthermore, since the sound data of each melody constituting the multi-melody is reproduced on a different channel CH, and the volume can be changed respectively, the arrangement can be made freely (may not be determined in advance) and relatively It can be easily performed, and the combination of melodies constituting the multi-melody can be changed to increase the “second big hit song” to a plurality of patterns as in this embodiment, and the timing for performing the fade-in / fade-out It is possible to make finer adjustments such as shifting. Therefore, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of production and easily diversify the production using sound. Naturally, even if these arrangements are made, the timing between the melody will not shift. For this reason, even when the combination of melody is changed, the connection of sound can be improved, and a comfortable transition of sound can be realized. Furthermore, the amount of audio data stored in the audio data storage area 267 is drastically reduced compared to a configuration in which multiple patterns of multi-melody audio data are stored in advance, such as those after the arrangement. Can be made.

  Also, in “Elevation probability variation jackpot BGM”, “accompaniment” and “guide melody” can be heard at the same time, “singing” cannot be heard, and “accompaniment” and “singing” can be heard from the first mixed state. The state changes to the second mixed state where no sound is heard. And in the transition period in which the state changes from the first mixed state to the second mixed state, the third mixed state in which “accompaniment”, “guide melody”, and “singing” can be heard is passed. As described above, the “guide melody” and the “singing” overlap each other, so that the state change from the first mixed state to the second mixed state becomes relatively smooth (the ear feel is good). can do.

  Furthermore, since there is a one cushion such as the third mixed state during the transition from the first mixed state to the second mixed state, it is possible to diversify the production or to add depth to the production. That is, “singing” is heard with a large volume “VH”, that is, the second mixed state is associated with “16RS”, and “promotion probability change big hit BGM” Although it was the pattern which transfers to a 2nd mixing state via a 3rd mixing state from a mixing state, "probability big hit BGM" changed from the 1st mixing state to the 3rd mixing state, but changes to a 1st mixing state again. It is a pattern that returns. For this reason, by shifting from the first mixed state to the third mixed state, the player can increase the feeling of exaltation as “may shift to the second mixed state”, and “return to the first mixed state” “Do n’t be stupid,” you can enjoy the third mixed state. In other words, instead of suddenly shifting from the first mixed state to the second mixed state, an opportunity that can be thrilled to the player, “Maybe it will shift to the second mixed state”? In addition, it is possible to increase the sense of fulfillment by increasing the “thank you” by acting on the player's humanity when the state is shifted to the second mixed state.

  In addition, for example, in the case of a configuration in which the first mixed state shifts to the second mixed state but the third mixed state does not intervene, the first mixed state is changed to the second mixed state in order to diversify the production. If a pattern is set such that the state once shifts to the state but returns to the first mixed state, a great sense of incongruity occurs and there is a risk that the interest will be significantly reduced. On the other hand, by providing the third mixed state, it is possible to perform an effect of returning to the first mixed state while making it appear that the first mixed state is shifted to the second mixed state.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 39, in the “promotion probability change jackpot BGM”, after the “guide melody” reproduced on the second channel CH2 is faded out and stopped, the sound effect (successful jackpot announcement) is sent on the second channel CH2. The same sound as above; derived here for the purpose of teaching that “16RS” was won). In this way, if there is no possibility of increasing the volume even if playback is continued with all mutes “V0”, playback is stopped at that time, and channel CHs that are no longer used are replaced with other types of audio data. Is used to reproduce the sound, the number of channel CHs used at the same time (at the same time) is reduced as much as possible, or a plurality of channel CHs are fully utilized to derive effective sound. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to successfully manage with the minimum number of channels CH, avoid the situation where the number of channel CHs that are not often used is increased unnecessarily, and improve cost effectiveness. .

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) In the above embodiment, the first channel CH1, the second channel CH2, and the third channel CH3 are provided, and the speaker SP is configured to be capable of outputting up to three patterns of audio simultaneously. There is no particular limitation, and for example, up to two patterns of sound can be output simultaneously (two channels in the sound pattern storage area of the sound composition unit 264), or four or more patterns of sound can be output. It may be possible (for example, five channels in the voice pattern storage area).

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it is exemplified that the same audio data is reproduced simultaneously on two channels CH and the sound signal is resonated to increase the volume, but the number of channels on which the same audio data is simultaneously started to be reproduced is There is no particular limitation, for example, when the same audio data is played back simultaneously on two channels, when the same audio data is played back simultaneously on three channels, and when the same audio data is played back simultaneously on four channels You may comprise so that there may be.

  Note that, as described in <Aspect Example 3> in FIG. 46, when the audio signal is resonated, the volume does not necessarily have to be the large volume “VH”, and all of the channels CH reproducing the audio signal to be resonated are used. Alternatively, some of them can be faded in and out, or the volume can be set to 1% to 99% of the reference volume. That is, as the number of channels CH that output the same sound increases, finer volume adjustment can be performed.

  In addition, when playback of the same audio data is started simultaneously on multiple channels CH, the pan (speaker SP left / right balance) is changed or one tone is slightly changed so that the output audio does not feel muffled. It is good also to do.

  Further, the number of melodies constituting the multi-melody is not particularly limited. For example, it may be composed of an accompaniment and three choruses, and among the three choruses, the number of voices and the number of voices heard by the player may be appropriately changed. Further, the number of melodies constituting the multi-melody and the number of channels used for outputting each melody when outputting the multi-melody are not particularly limited and can be set as appropriate. In addition, in the above embodiment, the voice data of “singing” and “guide melody” is “silent” data during the introduction of “accompaniment”, but the volume that cannot be heard by human ears, or It is possible to store volume data that is difficult to hear, or to “song” and “guide melody” so that the “accompaniment” becomes more profound, but “accompaniment” during the introduction. This data may be stored.

  In addition, in the above embodiment, the multi-melody voice is used only in the BGM that is stopped by receiving a command corresponding to the stop from the main control board 261, but it is predetermined by the timer management based on the information regarding the playback time. It is also possible to apply to sound (sound effect etc.) stopped after time.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the sound data that has been started to be reproduced simultaneously on a plurality of channels CH is always set to a volume that can be heard by the player, but is not limited to such a configuration. The volume may not necessarily be heard by the user, but if there is a possibility, the reproduction may be started at the same time, and the reproduction may be stopped when the possibility disappears. In this case, it is possible to cope with the case where the volume of the audio signal of the predetermined audio data is increased from the middle due to an external factor and the volume of the audio signal to be resonated is increased to be increased.

  Also, “accompaniment” is played on the first channel CH1, “guide melody” is played on the second and third channels CH2 and CH3, and one of the second and third channels CH2 and CH3 is fully muted “V0”. The volume may be changed to the volume of the “guide melody” by switching from “VH” to the large volume. As described above, by increasing the number of combinations of audio data reproduced on the channel CH, it is possible to further diversify the production.

  In the above embodiment, the voice control of “promotion probability variation jackpot BGM”, “16R probability variation jackpot BGM”, and “probability variation jackpot BGM” is classified into “accompaniment”, “guide melody”, and “singing”. The audio data is appropriately reproduced on the channels CH1 to CH3, but there is no particular limitation on the classification of the audio data that constitutes a predetermined music and may be reproduced at the same time. For example, in the above embodiment, “accompaniment” is grouped together, but for each musical instrument or so that there are a plurality of combinations thereof (for example, piano voice data, violin voice data, , And trombone and horn with collected audio data).

  In the above embodiment, the audio composition unit 264 is provided on the same substrate as the CPU 551 and the like, but may be provided on a different substrate. Furthermore, the audio composition unit 264 includes a CPU, ROM, and RAM for audio control separately from the CPU 551, ROM 552, and RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262 (not necessarily all of them, but one or two may be used). Also good. In this case, the audio composition unit 264 can perform finer audio control based on a command from the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262. For example, when it is determined in step S7222 that the audio is faded in, the CPU 551 outputs a command indicating that to the audio composition unit 264, so that the audio control unit 264 gradually increases the target audio. The process of making it smaller will be performed. In addition, the number and arrangement of the speakers SP are not particularly limited, and can be set as appropriate.

  (B) In the above-described embodiment, the process of appropriately fading in and out the volume of “singing” and “guide melody” is performed in the case of “promotion probability variation jackpot BGM” and “probability variation jackpot BGM”. Processing such that “singing” and “guide melody” are cut in and cut out may be performed. Even in this case, in the transition period of whether or not the first mixed state where “accompaniment” and “guide melody” can be heard and the second mixed state where “accompaniment” and “singing” can be heard, “accompaniment”, “ It is conceivable to set a period during which three of “singing” and “guide melody” can be heard simultaneously. However, when adopting this configuration, the transition to the second mixed state is made depending on whether or not the “singing” of the large volume “VH” that is heard mixed with the “accompaniment” and “guide melody” from the middle continues for a predetermined time or more. This is a little difficult to understand. Therefore, as in the above embodiment, it is desirable to fade in “singing” that suggests at least the state of the transition destination. Further, fading in and fading out can make the state change smoother from one to the other in the first mixed state and the second mixed state. In the above embodiment, although it is impossible to finely adjust the volume, the channel volume adjustment unit and the master volume adjustment unit for reducing the sound can be omitted.

  Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, the volume of “accompaniment”, “singing”, and “guide melody” can be adjusted. The timing, length, etc. (in the third mixed state) can be set as appropriate. Accordingly, it is possible to easily match with other timings (such as timings for exciting display effects).

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the combination of “accompaniment”, “singing”, and “guide melody” may be changed to step up to a situation that is more advantageous to the player (happy for the player). However, it is also possible to perform another production using changing the combination of melodies. For example, as shown in FIG. 48, a “normal BGM” corresponding to the normal mode and a “temporal BGM” corresponding to the time reduction mode and the probability variation mode, which are arranged in the “normal BGM”, Playback is started simultaneously on the channel CH1 and the second channel CH2, and the “short time BGM” is set to the large volume “VH”, and the “normal BGM” is set to all mutes “V0”. The “time reduction mode” includes a pattern that ends when the variable display is performed 100 times, and a pattern that ends when the variable display is performed 50 times. When the change is displayed, the process of fading in and out the “normal BGM” and the “short-time BGM” can be executed. As shown in FIG. 48 (a), in the case of the “100 time reduction mode”, the “normal BGM” and the “short time BGM” are temporarily set to a medium level at the time of the 50th fluctuation display. Fade-in / fade-out until the volume reaches the middle level, but when the volume is medium, the fade-out / fade-in is reversed to restore the original state. Thereafter, at the time of the 100th variation display, “normal BGM” is faded in until the large volume “VH” is reached, “temporal BGM” is faded out until all the mute “V0” is reached, and “short-time BGM” is stopped. .

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 48B, in the “probability change mode”, the “normal BGM” and the “short time BGM” are temporarily set to a medium volume when the fluctuation is displayed for the 100th time. The fade-in / fade-out is performed until the volume becomes medium, but on the contrary, the fade-out / fade-in is performed to restore the original state. “Time BGM” is stopped after returning. Even in such a configuration, by starting playback of “normal BGM” and “short-time BGM” at the same time, the time until the 50th or 100th change display can be changed as appropriate, but both BGMs are perfectly matched. It is possible to smoothly transfer music and the like.

  (C) In the above-described embodiment, a music having a wide dynamic range may be output using a plurality of channels CH. More specifically, when a predetermined sound is output at a desired volume level, as shown in FIG. 47 (a), the level at which the corresponding sound waveform partially exceeds the threshold and causes sound cracking. 47 (b), it is divided into a section where sound cracking does not occur (hereinafter referred to as “A melody”) and a section where sound cracking occurs (hereinafter referred to as “B melody”). As shown in FIG. 4, the “A melody” data is stored at a desired volume, while the “B melody” data is stored at a half volume of the desired volume. When outputting such music, as shown in FIGS. 47 (b) and 47 (c), the corresponding audio data is started to be reproduced simultaneously on the first and second channels CH1 and CH2, and the first channel CH1 is large. The volume “VH” and the second channel CH2 are all muted “V0”. Thereafter, when switching from “A melody” to “B melody”, if both are set to a large volume “VH”, as shown in FIG. 47 (d), “B melody” stored at half the volume is stored. Resonance results in a desired volume and avoids sound cracking.

  In this case, the voice data “A melody” corresponds to the weak scene corresponding part, the voice data “B melody” corresponds to the strong scene corresponding part, and the voice data having “A melody” and “B melody” is wide. Supports range audio data.

  As described above, when playing back audio data of a song with a wide dynamic range (the sound intensity is clear), sound cracks do not occur in scenes with a high volume (for example, the “rust” portion of the song) When the music is output with the volume reduced as a whole, the volume may be too low in a low volume scene. However, when music is output in accordance with a scene with a low volume, sound cracks occur in a scene with a high volume. In addition, although it is conceivable to reduce the difference in volume, there is a risk that the effect of the sound will not be played well because the force is weakened or the inflection cannot be applied.

  In this regard, according to the above configuration, in a scene with a large volume (“B melody”) in the wide-range audio data, the volume is increased by increasing the number of channels CH that perform audio output (resonate audio signals). It is getting bigger. For this reason, the data of the strong scene corresponding unit itself can be set to a level that is smaller than a desired volume (a volume that can actually be heard by the player) as a music and does not cause sound cracking. Therefore, it is possible to set the volume of the weak scene corresponding part as large as possible while preventing sound breakup in the strong scene corresponding part, and the force and inflection of the music may be impaired, or there may be a scene that is difficult to hear. In addition, music with a wide dynamic range can be played by the pachinko machine 10. Furthermore, it is possible to output the melody of the music itself without the need to compress the sound exceeding a certain volume with a compressor or crush it with a limiter in order to prevent sound cracking. In addition, there is an effect that noise can be easily removed.

  (D) In the above embodiment, it may be configured such that the player can adjust the sound. Furthermore, the audio composition unit 264 may have an effector function (for example, an AUX terminal is provided corresponding to each channel CH, and an effector such as reverb or delay is connected to the terminal and returned to the master channel). For example, an operation part (for example, a rotatable or slidable knob, button, sensor, touch panel, etc.) is provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 (for example, a side part of the upper plate 19), and the operation amount of the operation part The sound signal waveform may be changed (change the volume, tone color, volume balance (pan), etc. between the speakers SP) according to. The operation unit and the function of changing the waveform of the audio signal constitute an audio adjusting unit.

  When such a configuration is adopted, music (especially copyrighted material, etc.) flowing from the pachinko machine 10 can be thoroughly enjoyed. Further, since the player can arrange the sound according to his / her preference, the player can more actively tackle the game. When an operation unit that can be operated by the player is provided, a diode or the like is installed in the middle so that a signal is not sent from the channel CH side to the control device side by using the operation unit as an unauthorized step. It is good.

  Further, in order to make more effective use of the above-described effector functions, it is possible to add sound effects to the melody flowing from the pachinko machine 10 by the player's operation, or to perform accompaniment. Also good. For example, the front surface of the upper plate 19 is configured with a touch pad, and the player operates various buttons provided on the touch pad or the pachinko machine 10 so that the player can make various sounds from the speaker SP of the pachinko machine 10. You may comprise so that it can output.

  In the slot machine as a gaming machine, by operating the bet button, stop button, etc. according to the rhythm, the prescribed melody flows, and further, the player arranges himself and other buttons for other effects Etc., so that sound effects and the like can be inserted as appropriate.For example, when a performance is performed well than a predetermined standard, the game situation etc. <special game state advantageous to the player (for example, The number of times you have the right to generate an assist replay time, etc., in which the replay probability increases and the stop button presses that can acquire child roles are announced, etc. In addition, the probability of falling (continuation rate) in a configuration in which multiple probability of falling is set, or multiple stages of winning probability such as special gaming state In information it is set to any stage in the modified configurable> may be configured to be suggested to the player.

  In addition, setting information relating to voice is transmitted between the pachinko machine 10 and information storage means (mobile communication terminal, membership card, etc.) that can be carried by the player and can exchange information with the pachinko machine 10. You may comprise so that it can communicate. Note that voice settings may be stored via a mobile communication terminal in a server or the like operated by a gaming machine manufacturer, and further, voice settings may be configured on a web page of the server.

  (E) In the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 is communicable with a portable communication terminal carried by the player, and an external data storage for storing voice data input from the portable communication terminal via the communication unit. And a corresponding image generating means for analyzing the sound data stored in the external data storage means and creating a corresponding image, and the sound composition unit 264 is configured to output the sound of the sound data stored in the external data storage means. The display control device 45 decorates the image created by the corresponding image generation means so as to match the audio signal of the audio data stored in the external data storage means. The symbol display device 42 may be configured to be displayable.

  In this case, the music brought by the player himself and the image of the pachinko machine 10 are collaborated (for example, the appearance character of the pachinko machine 10 moves according to the music, or a still image is applied to a part that is difficult to analyze. Can improve the interests, etc. It should be noted that it is desirable to set an upper limit on the number of times the music piece brought in by the player is set, more specifically, once (requires input each time it is played). Also, in order to avoid using only such functions without playing a game, the song brought in by the player flows during a big hit, or the launch of a game ball is detected every predetermined time It is desirable to do so. Further, in response to the above (d), it may be configured such that the range of voice arrangement by the player's operation is expanded according to the points accumulated in the mobile linked game.

  (F) In the above-described embodiment, a connection terminal capable of electrically connecting headphones usable by the player may be provided. Furthermore, in a state where the connection of headphones is confirmed with respect to the connection terminal, the range of volume adjustment may be wider than in a state where connection is not confirmed. In this case, the sound of the pachinko machine 10 can be fully enjoyed by wearing headphones. Furthermore, when headphones are connected, the volume can be increased or decreased as compared with a state where headphones are not connected. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the trouble of other players and the concern of the voice of the pachinko machine 10 that other players are playing, so that the music can be more fully enjoyed.

  The connection terminal with the headphone may be provided with a lid that is automatically closed when a load is not applied in the opening direction in order to suppress intrusion of foreign matter. Further, the connection terminal may be removable from the back side of the front frame set 14, and the cylindrical portion of the connection terminal (receptacle) may be removable. In this case, it is possible to remove foreign matter relatively easily even if the connection terminal is filled with foreign matter naturally or intentionally.

  (G) In the said embodiment, the microphone which picks up the sound which generate | occur | produces in a predetermined area | region may be provided, and the sound picked up by the microphone may be comprised so that output from the speaker SP is possible. Hereinafter, the example of an aspect provided with a microphone is demonstrated, referring drawings.

  (G-1) In this embodiment, soundproofing measures are taken in the game area (soundproofing means are provided). More specifically, the glass unit 137 includes a pair of front and rear plate glasses, and a transparent acrylic plate is provided between the pair of plate glasses in a state of being separated from both plate glasses and independently supported. (The plate glass may be thickened). Further, when the game board 30 is fixed to the inner frame 12 (resin base 38) or the glass unit 137 is fixed to the front frame set 14, the game board 30 and the glass unit 137 are pressed against each other, Positioning means (rubber or the like) for preventing the positional deviation of the game board 30 and the glass unit 137 is provided. In addition, when the front frame set 14 is locked to the inner frame 12 or the inner frame 12 is locked to the outer frame 11, the front frame set 14 or the inner frame 12 is pressed against the front frame set 14 or the inner frame 12. Positioning means for preventing 12 positional deviations is provided. Furthermore, glass wool or rock wool is installed on the outer peripheral side of the frame-shaped part that defines the outer periphery of the game area. The structure of the soundproofing means is not particularly limited. For example, a rubber cushion that is attached to the elastic piece and the outer peripheral surface of the glass unit 137 attached to the inner frame 12 is attached to the elastic piece. It is good also as providing the latching | locking part which latches an elastic piece in the state which deform | transformed the material and the elastic piece against the elastic force in the direction which a buffer material press-contacts with the glass unit 137.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 49, the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment is of a type in which game balls circulate inside the pachinko machine 10 (so-called encapsulated pachinko machine), A transparent lid 21 is provided so that the player cannot contact the game ball supplied to the upper plate 19 (so that the game ball is not taken out or supplied from the outside). Due to this configuration, the sound when game balls are supplied to the upper plate 19 (sounds such as game balls hitting each other or game balls hitting the inner wall of the upper plate 19) is reduced. . The enclosed pachinko machine 10 does not have the lower plate 15 so that the player does not touch the game ball or take out the game ball. In addition, as a trigger for paying out the game ball to the upper plate 19, not only when a game ball has entered a predetermined winning means (variable winning device 32 or the like), but also in a state where a credited game ball is present, When the ball lending button 121 is pressed, the game ball is paid out to the upper plate 19.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 49, in this embodiment, the upper tray microphone MC1 is installed so as to face the storage portion 20 that is a portion (space) for storing the game ball in the upper tray 19. Further, a game area microphone MC2 is installed so as to face the game area. In addition, a hole smaller than the diameter of the game ball is formed in the storage part 20 of the upper plate 19 and the wall part that defines the game area, and the microphones MC1 and MC2 desire the storage part 20 and the game area from the hole. Installed. For this reason, the microphones MC1 and MC2 are configured so that the game balls moving in the upper plate 19 and the game area do not collide with the microphones MC1 and MC2. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a relatively loud sound due to the game ball colliding with the microphones MC1 and MC2 is picked up or the microphones MC1 and MC2 are damaged.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 50, the sound picked up by these microphones MC1 and MC2 is input to the sub-control device 262 and can be output from the speaker SP via the audio composition unit 264 and the like. That is, the sound picked up by the microphones MC1 and MC2 is converted into an audio signal and input to the corresponding channel CH. In the present embodiment, basically, in the normal gaming state, BGM is always output by the first channel CH1, and the sound of the gaming area picked up by the gaming area microphone MC2 is output by the third channel CH3. It has become. Furthermore, the sound effect and the sound of the upper plate 19 picked up by the upper plate microphone MC1 are appropriately output by the second channel CH2.

  In addition, the ROM 552 of the sub-control device 262 is referred to when a sound picked up by the microphones MC1 and MC2 is output on a predetermined channel CH, and a voice pattern and a game state output on another channel CH, A microphone volume adjustment table (see FIG. 51) is provided for storing a correspondence relationship with the volume of the sound picked up by the microphones MC1 and MC2.

  For example, when the change display is not performed (during non-change), the sound of the upper microphone MC1 is set to a large volume, and the sound of the game area microphone MC2 (no sound to pick up is generated). ) Is considered a large volume. In the state where the change display is performed (during the change), the sound of the upper microphone MC1 and the game area microphone MC2 is basically set to a large volume, but a weak sound effect (big hit) When a relatively low expectation effect occurs, the second channel CH2 is used to output the sound effect, so that the sound of the upper microphone MC1 is completely muted (in this example, the channel CH Is not entered). Furthermore, when a strong sound effect (a relatively high performance expectation that is a big hit) is generated, the sound of the upper microphone MC1 is all muted, and the game area microphone MC2 is used to make the sound effect stand out. Is a small volume. In addition, in this example, a weak sound effect and a strong sound effect may be output at the same time. In this case, the second channel CH2 is used with the weak sound effect, and the third sound with the strong sound effect. Since the channel CH3 is used, the sounds of the microphones MC1 and MC2 are all muted (the channel CH is not input).

  Further, during the jackpot state, the sound of the game area microphone MC2 is muted all the time. Thereby, BGM in a jackpot state can be made more conspicuous. Furthermore, during the period from the opening to the end of the jackpot round, the sound of the upper microphone MC1 is set to a large volume so that the game balls can be fully paid out in a short period of time. The sound of the upper microphone MC1 is set to a small volume so that the reverberation of the sound can be enjoyed calmly. In this example, the name of the gaming machine manufacturer and the catchphrase are announced at the end of the ending, and in this case, the sound of the upper plate microphone MC1 is also all muted. In addition, when adopting a configuration in which three patterns of audio data are simultaneously played in the big hit state, such as “promotion probable big hit BGM”, “16R probable big hit BGM”, and “probable big hit BGM” in the above embodiment, What is necessary is just to increase the number of channels CH so that the sound of the saucer microphone MC1 can also be output simultaneously.

  In addition, in this embodiment, various effectors as sound processing means are connected to the channels CH2 and CH3 used for the outputs of the microphones MC1 and MC2. For example, when the limiter is connected as an effector and the volume of the upper plate 19 or the game area exceeds a threshold value, the excess amount is crushed. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which too loud and annoying sound is emitted from the speaker SP.

  Further, for example, an effector that changes sound quality such as an equalizer or a delay is connected. For example, when a signal to change the sound quality of the microphones MC1 and MC2 is received as part of the production by the CPU 551 of the sub-control device. In addition, the sound quality may be changed to the corresponding sound quality. For example, in the decorative symbol display device 42, it is not taught that the mode is the probability variation mode, but when the probability variation mode is internally used, a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a predetermined loop counter and table are used). The sound picked up by the upper microphone MC1 may be processed so as to have a corresponding sound quality based on the winning lottery. In this case, the sound picked up by the microphones MC1 and MC2 can be used for the effect (in conjunction with the display effect performed by the decorative symbol display device 42).

  In addition, in this embodiment, the speaker SP is also provided at a position between the upper plate 19 and the window portion 101. The speaker SP is configured to output the sound of all the sound data input to the first to third channels CH1 to CH3, as with the other speaker SP. In comparison, the sound of the upper microphone MC1 is set to be relatively loud. Thereby, the discomfort to the sound of paying out to the upper plate 19 heard from the speaker SP can be suppressed as much as possible.

  As described above in detail, according to this embodiment, the upper plate 19 is provided with the lid 21 or the game area is provided with soundproofing measures, and the game ball is supplied to the upper plate 19. Although it is harder to hear sounds and sounds of game balls flowing down the game area than before, an upper plate microphone MC1 and a game region microphone MC2 are provided corresponding to the upper plate 19 and the game region, respectively. The sound picked up by the microphones MC1 and MC2 is configured to be output from the speaker SP. For this reason, it is possible not only to make it difficult to hear the sound generated in the upper plate 19 or the game area, but also to make the volume compensated for the difficulty of hearing. Therefore, even a player who wants to enjoy the sound of the game ball can fully enjoy the game. For example, in the big hit state, due to the absence of a sound of game balls to be paid out (because there is no sense that the number of acquired game balls is increasing), the satisfaction will be reduced, and consequently the interest will be reduced Can be prevented.

  Also, even if you keep an eye on the game area (even if you close your eyes or have a conversation with someone), you hear the sound of the game ball being paid out or the sound of the game ball flowing down the game area. Thus, it can be understood that the game ball is being played normally. Furthermore, since it is possible to more surely understand that the game ball has been supplied to the upper plate 19, for example, the game ball is already supplied by operating the lending button 121 when starting the game. Nevertheless, it can be prevented that the lending button 121 or the like receiving the supply of the game ball is pressed many times by misunderstanding that it is not supplied.

  Furthermore, in this way, once the sound generated in the upper plate 19 or the game area is taken in as an audio signal, the sound is output in a processed form instead of as it is, or the sound is output in another production mode (different audio For example, a mode or a display mode). Therefore, according to the situation, it is possible to appropriately adjust and output the sound generated in the upper plate 19 or the game area, and to diversify the production mode.

  Further, in this example, when the sound picked up by the microphones MC1 and MC2 is too loud, a sound exceeding a certain volume is not output by the action of the effector (limiter). For this reason, an unpleasant sound is emitted from the speaker SP, and the sound volume of the sound data is further increased in order to counter a loud sound that the player feels uncomfortable or may be picked up by the microphones MC1 and MC2. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the situation that the noise in the game hall becomes louder, and to improve the sound environment (e.g., it becomes easier to hear the sound of the pachinko machine 10 that is playing, Noise can be reduced and adverse effects on the ears of players and hall staff can be reduced).

  In addition, the magnitude of the output of the sound picked up by the microphones MC1 and MC2 is the pattern of the sound output on the channel CH different from the channel CH used for the output of the sound picked up by the microphones MC1 and MC2. And changes according to various gaming states. For example, as shown in FIG. 51, the sound in the gaming area is basically a large volume in the normal gaming state (a state other than the big hit state), but is a strong (high expectation degree of jackpot) effect. When a sound effect is generated, the volume is set to a small volume so that the sound effect stands out. The sound of the upper plate 19 is basically a large volume in the big hit state, but is a small volume (especially all mute at the end) in the ending. In particular, in this example, a microphone volume adjustment table indicating the correspondence between the volume of the sound picked up by the microphones MC1 and MC2 (microphone volume) and the game situation is used. Therefore, the microphone volume can be adjusted simply and smoothly according to various situations, and the process for setting the microphone volume can be executed accurately and quickly. Furthermore, since the sound of the sound data stored in the sound data storage area and the microphone sound can be reproduced simultaneously on different channels CH, and further, each volume can be adjusted. The voice mode can be changed more freely, the degree of freedom of production can be improved, and diversification of production by sound can be easily achieved.

  Furthermore, the sound picked up by the microphones MC1 and MC2 will be output on the second and third channels CH2 and CH3, but the second and third channels CH2 and CH3 are not channels CH dedicated to microphone sound, Also used to output sound effects. For this reason, the number of channels CH used at the same time (at the same time) can be reduced as much as possible, or a plurality of channels CH1 to CH3 can be utilized to the maximum to derive various audio modes. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the situation where the channel CH that is rarely used by increasing the number of channel CHs that are not frequently used can be avoided, and the configuration can be simplified (improvement of cost effectiveness, etc.). While planning, it is possible to diversify the production using voice.

  The player is provided with a first volume operation unit and a second volume operation unit as microphone sound adjustment operation means that can be operated and can adjust the volume of the sound picked up by the microphones MC1 and MC2. Also good. In this case, the microphone volume can be adjusted according to the player's preference, and the game can be played comfortably. For example, a player who dislikes microphone sound or a player who wants to enjoy the sound (music) of the pachinko machine 10 can lower the microphone volume.

  In the above-described embodiment, the upper microphone MC1 and the game area microphone MC2 are provided. However, either one may be used, or instead of or in addition to these microphones MC1 and MC2, sounds in another area may be used. A microphone that can be picked up and output from the speaker SP may be provided. In the above example, the upper microphone MC1 and the game area microphone MC2 are configured to be input to different channels CH. However, the sound picked up by the microphones MC1 and MC2 is input to the third channel CH3. You may comprise so that it may be in the state already mixed in the stage.

  In this embodiment, the sound picked up by the microphones MC1 and MC2 is converted into an audio signal and input to the channel CH as it is. However, the converted audio signal is temporarily converted into digital data form. It may be memorized. In this case, it becomes easy to perform voice processing, synchronization with another voice mode or display mode, and the like.

  Note that, instead of or in addition to the speaker SP of the above embodiment, an audio signal amplified by the audio composition unit 264 is added to the front glass plate of the pair of glass plates of the glass unit 137. Thus, the speaker SP (resonance plate) may be configured by such a glass plate. In this case, the voice effect can be performed more dynamically. Further, for example, the game area sound picked up by the game area microphone MC2 can be more naturally accepted by the player.

  Here, the configuration relating to “encapsulation” in the above-described embodiment will be referred to. The enclosed pachinko machine 10 is provided with a credit storage means for storing the number of spear game balls to be paid out in response to the game balls entering various winning ports (for example, the variable winning device 32). . Then, at the end of the game, the player stores the number of game balls acquired in the game in a card (portable recording medium) that can be carried by the player. In addition, credit display means for displaying the number of game balls stored in the credit storage means is provided (for example, a 7-segment display device capable of displaying 6 digits may be provided separately, or a decorative symbol display is provided. It may be displayed using a part of the device 42). Then, when the game ball enters the various winning openings, the value corresponding to the credit storage means is added, and when the game ball is paid out to the upper plate 19, the corresponding value is subtracted from the credit storage means. In the credit display means, the addition is displayed when the payout operation is stopped and the subtraction is completed after the timing at which the value corresponding to the credit storage means is added. For example, the upper plate 19 is empty. When a game ball is supplied in a state, no addition display is performed in the credit. Furthermore, the game balls stored in the upper plate 19 can be extracted to the back side of the pachinko machine 10 by operating the ball removal button 123, and the game balls to be extracted to the back side of the pachinko machine 10 are detected. With reference to the value of the counter that counts the switch detection, this value is added to the credit data.

  In addition, a game card capable of storing data such as the number of game balls is inserted into the inter-device that is a device on the game hall side adjacent to the pachinko machine 10, and a return button 122 is provided at the end of the game. When operated, credit data indicating the number of credited game balls is transferred (settled) to the game card. Furthermore, the credit data of the game balls is not apparently transferred to the game card at a time (in an instant), but the number is gradually reduced so that the number of game balls is counted down in the credit display means. (Actually, the storage content of the credit storage means is not changed at this stage). In particular, when transferring the game ball data to the game card, a sound that causes the pre-recorded game balls to move while colliding with each other is heard from the speaker SP so that the player feels like moving the game ball. It is output.

  In addition, during the transition of the credit data of the game ball, for example, when the lending button 121 is operated, the countdown display of the credit display means is stopped and the appearance corresponds to the display number of the credit display means. The credit data of the game balls is actually transferred from the credit storage means to the game card by the number transferred above (changes the contents stored in the credit storage means and the game card). Of course, when the balance of the credit display means becomes “0” without operating the lending button 121 in the middle, the credit data of all the game balls stored in the credit storage means at that time are stored. Moved to a game card.

  Further, when the return button 122 is operated again during the game ball credit data settlement, the countdown speed of the credit settlement is increased, or the settlement is performed all at once. Further, these button operation methods during the credit data settlement are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 during the game ball credit data settlement.

  In this embodiment, when the return button 122 is operated, the credit data of the game ball is settled and the forgotten transfer of the credit data can be prevented. For example, the operation of the slide type slide button is confirmed. In this state, the clearing of the credit data is performed in a manner like the countdown as described above, and the countdown speed changes according to the amount of operation of the slide button (the game derived correspondingly) The sound output from the ball (recorded in advance) may be proportional to increase the output volume). In this case, even if the game ball exchange is digital, the analog part is reproduced as much as possible so that the satisfaction of moving the acquired game ball to the box (so-called dollar box) that was tasted in the analog case And a sense of accomplishment.

  Note that the credit data may be transferred to the game card by operating the ball removal button 123. That is, when the ball removal button 123 is operated in a state where there is a credit, the game ball is pulled out from the upper plate 19 to the back side of the pachinko machine 10, while the game ball is sequentially supplied to the upper plate 19, Even if it is possible to simulate the interval of extracting a large number of game balls, the number of game balls paid out to the upper plate 19 and the back side of the pachinko machine 10 from the upper plate 19 By grasping the number of game balls to be extracted, the number of credits and the number of game balls on the upper plate 19 can be grasped. By adopting this configuration, it is possible to use the sound picked up by the lower tray microphone MC1 instead of the recorded sound source as the sound accompanying the removal of the game ball. However, since it may take too much time if the speed at which the game ball is pulled out from the upper plate 19 and the speed at which the credit data is transferred to the game card may correspond, the credit display means (depending on the situation) It is desirable that the display can be made as if the game ball is moving at a speed faster than the speed at which the ball is actually removed.

  Further, if the game ball is full in the upper plate 19, no more game balls are supplied to the upper plate 19. That is, if the game ball is full on the upper plate 19, the sound of the game ball being paid out cannot be heard. On the other hand, for example, in the jackpot state, the ratio of the number of game balls paid out per unit time to the number of game balls fired per unit time is lower than in the normal game state (in the jackpot state, it is relatively low (Slow out). In this case, in the big hit state, it is possible to increase the time period during which the game ball payout sound can be heard. Further, the supply of the game ball to the upper plate 19 when there is a credit may be configured such that a specified amount of the game ball of credit is supplied to the upper plate 19 by operating the ball lending button 121. In addition, it may be configured to be automatically supplied until the tank is full, or a sensor is provided in the storage unit 20 so that the game ball is supplied when the game ball falls below a specified amount. May be.

  It should be noted that a discharge hole communicating with the back side of the pachinko machine 10 is formed on the upper plate 19 (reservoir 20) separately from the hole leading to the launching device 60, and a game ball discharged from the discharge hole is detected. And a counter that counts the detection of the switch, and the value counted by the counter may be added to the credit. In this case, the upper plate 19 does not become full, and it is possible to derive a sound in which the game balls are paid out vigorously in the big hit state.

  (G-2) The sound picked up by the microphone MC is not limited to the sound of movement of the game ball. For example, the microphone MC is positioned at a position between the upper plate 19 and the window 101 in the front frame set 14. It is good also as providing. In this case, the player's voice can be picked up (input) by the microphone MC. Hereinafter, an example of a case in which a microphone MC that can pick up a player's voice is provided will be described.

  In the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262 of this embodiment, a microphone sound storage area (microphone sound storage means) is provided in which the sound picked up by the microphone MC is temporarily stored in the form of digital data. When voice data is stored in the microphone sound storage area, a table for analyzing the voice data and storing the correspondence between the analysis result and the character image pattern (motion pattern) displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 is provided. With reference to this, a command is output to the display control device 45 so as to create a corresponding image. Note that the function of displaying the corresponding image based on the audio data stored in the microphone sound storage area in this way constitutes the corresponding image generation means.

  For example, when a player inputs a word that is the same as a keyword predetermined in the ROM 552 of the sub-control device 262 or approximates a voice waveform during a period in which voice input to the microphone MC is allowed. In the decorative symbol display device 42 and the like, a reaction effect corresponding to that is executed. Further, in this example, such a function (reaction effect for voice input) can be used during the variable display and until a predetermined time (for example, 2 to 5 seconds) elapses after the variable display is stopped. It has become. As a result, it is possible to avoid using only such a function without playing a game.

  In addition, there is a story effect in which the player dubbs the voice of the appearing character on the decorative symbol display device 42, and an intention display as to whether or not to participate in dubbing is confirmed at the start of the story effect (in the decorative symbol display device 42). Display the choices and confirm by operating the production button 125, etc.) When the intention to participate is confirmed, display the dialogue on the decorative symbol display device 42 and say the dialogue to the microphone MC, etc. Is displayed. The player's voice input through the microphone is converted into an audio signal, encoded, and stored (recorded) in the microphone sound storage area. For example, a plurality of lines are prepared for each scene, and the player selects a line type. Then, the voice of the player recorded in the corresponding scene of the story production is played (dubbing is performed), but the response in the story production changes depending on which line the player is blowing (the dubbing is performed). If the answer is correct, a jackpot state will occur.

  Note that the sound that flows during normal story production starts playing BGM data and character voice data at the same time. At the time of story production, only BGM data is reproduced, and the player's recorded voice is output at the corresponding timing (after being output, it is erased once). In addition, the upper limit of the number of times the player's voice can be played is one, and the voice data in the microphone sound storage area is immediately erased (required for each playback) immediately after the playback. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the input voice is heard by another player or the player is offended due to the voice of another player being heard.

  By adopting the configuration as described above, it is possible to collaborate with the voice of the player and the image of the pachinko machine 10, and it is possible to improve the interest and the like. In addition, when a movable accessory is provided in the pachinko machine 10, you may comprise so that a movable accessory may move according to a player's voice. In addition, when participating in dubbing, it is easier to derive a premium effect, and in fact it is a promising big hit, but a pattern that makes it impossible to know whether it is a normal jackpot or a probable big hit is not selected or selected. It is desirable that a predetermined privilege is given, such as making it difficult.

  Note that the microphone MC and the speaker SP may be connected to the hall computer of the game hall. In this case, the hall staff can listen to the business without directly visiting the player.

  (G-3) Also, speech recognition processing (speech recognition software that performs the processing constitutes speech recognition means), speech synthesis processing, natural language processing, and the like are used for speech input to the microphone MC. It is good also as performing. For example, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a function capable of communicating with a predetermined external computer (such as a hall computer or a gaming machine manufacturer's server), and the words input to the microphone MC are recognized by the voice recognition process of the pachinko machine 10. Then, data related to this (for example, voice data obtained by digitizing a voice waveform) is sent to a predetermined computer outside the pachinko machine 10. Further, the external computer analyzes the sent data, selects and determines the corresponding voice data, and performs processing for sending the voice data (for example, digital data indicating a voice waveform) to the pachinko machine 10. . When audio data is input to the pachinko machine 10 from an external computer, the input audio data is restored to an audio waveform, and an image of the decorative symbol display device 42 is generated based on the audio data. In response, the voice is added / changed / omitted, and the character displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 produces a reply to the player's words. In other words, it is possible to make an effect as if the player is talking to the pachinko machine 10 (the character displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42). Furthermore, the contents of the conversation up to now may be stored (to some extent at the server), and a reply reflecting that may be made. When adopting the configuration as described above, it is possible to dramatically increase the production variations, and to eliminate the feeling of fatigue during the game. Although there is a concern that variations will be reduced due to the data capacity, the pachinko machine 10 alone may be configured to produce an effect such as the above conversation.

  Moreover, you may comprise so that the sound produced | generated with the pachinko machine 10 may be piled up and output with respect to the audio | voice input into the microphone MC. For example, the accompaniment (and guide melody) of a predetermined music is output from the speaker SP (as in karaoke), the lyrics are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, and the pachinko machine corresponds to the voice input to the microphone MC. 10 may recognize the tone (scale) of the sound input to the microphone MC, for example, and output a consonant (for example, a minor code or a major code) corresponding to the tone from the speaker SP. Good. In this case, a melody like a chorus part for the player's voice (singing) input to the microphone MC can be output from the speaker SP, and can be superimposed on the player's voice in real time. Further, for example, it may be configured to recognize the tone of the player's voice input to the microphone MC and derive a tone accompaniment or a guide melody according to the tone (with an automatic key adjustment function). . In addition, for example, the voice input to the microphone MC is first analyzed (digitized) and stored, and the stored voice data is analyzed to generate corresponding voice data. You may comprise so that it may reproduce | regenerate simultaneously on channel CH (it outputs in piles). As described above, by recognizing the sound input to the microphone MC and generating the corresponding sound, the sound input to the microphone MC and the sound generated by the pachinko machine 10 are combined to produce a dissonance. It is possible to avoid the situation that it is caused. The function of outputting a consonant corresponding to the recognized sound from the speaker SP constitutes a consonant generating means. Further, the sound itself input to the microphone MC may be configured to process the sound quality and the like and output from the speaker SP.

  Note that the method for producing the sound input to the microphone MC is not particularly limited. For example, digital sound data (for example, binary data) obtained by recognizing the sound input to the microphone MC. ), And a table for associating effects, and even if the input audio phrase is the same, the audio data, that is, the effects derived by the pitch, sound quality, etc., can be configured differently, or using a table When there is audio data of audio input to the microphone MC when selecting an effect, the selection range of the table changes (offset; more specifically, for example, a counter that can take a value of 0 to 20) When the value of 0 to 15 is “No effect”, and when the counter value is 16 to 20, “Production is present”. 10 may be added to the value, and it may be configured to “determine presence / absence of production” depending on whether or not the value exceeds 15. Naturally, participation in the production using the microphone MC is required. Therefore, it is desirable that the player can easily receive a privilege (more or more rare effects are easily performed, etc.) In addition, if there is a function such as voice recognition processing, etc. Even if there is no input means such as a keyboard in the pachinko machine 10, various processes can be executed by voice input, for example, during a game based on voice input to the microphone MC (a demo screen is displayed). If it is a state other than the state), the communication function is used to connect to the server according to the voice instruction input to the microphone MC, and the latest information of the gaming machine manufacturer is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42. display It is also possible to display it together with the weather forecast, to advance a predetermined effect, etc. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 usually has the function of a data counter provided in the pachinko machine 10 in a game hall or the like. It may be configured to be able to display corresponding data on the basis of instructions from the player by voice input to the microphone MC, that is, “today's jackpot number” toward the microphone MC. For example, the number of times of today's jackpot is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42.

  (G-4) In the enclosed pachinko machine as described in (g-1) above, it is possible to see through the game ball present in the storage portion 20 of the upper plate 19 on the back side of the transparent lid 21 of the upper plate 19 A liquid crystal display device may be provided. For example, the transparent lid 21 is formed by laminating a protective plate made of a transparent resin or glass plate, an optical type (infrared type) touch panel, a liquid crystal panel, and a transparent surface emitting plate from above. It may be configured. In this case, various selection operations are performed on the lid 21, the supply of the game ball to the upper plate 19 is performed by performing a slide touch or the like, and when the operation is not performed, the entire portion exists in the storage unit 20 of the upper plate 19. The game ball can be made visible (a switch button for switching the visual appearance of the lid 21 is provided. By switching the display, the sound can be switched to the corresponding one). Further, in the frame portion surrounding the lid 21 of the upper plate 19, at least a portion located in front of the lid 21 protrudes above the upper surface of the lid 21 in the direction of the upper surface of the lid 21. It is good. In this case, the situation where the lid 21 is struck can be suppressed. Furthermore, the lid 21 may be inclined downward toward the front. In this case, the lid 21 can be more easily seen by the player. In addition, in order to suppress a situation in which the game balls supplied to the storage unit 20 of the upper plate 19 collide with the back side of the lid 21, the game balls may be supplied to the storage unit 20 one by one. For example, a propeller-like rotating body that is rotated by a motor with respect to the inlet of the storage unit 20 of the upper plate 19 and has a plurality of wings is installed, and can be accommodated one by one by being partitioned by the wings. The game balls to be paid out may be stored one by one in the space, and the rotating balls may be rotated to guide the game balls stored in the space to the storage unit 20 of the upper plate 19. . The sound corresponding to the display on the lid 21 may be output from the speaker SP near the upper plate 19. In this case, it can be distinguished from the voice of the decorative symbol display device 42 or the like, and can be made easier to distinguish by bringing the face close to the speaker SP.

  (H) In the above embodiment, the speaker SP may be provided so as to be displaceable. For example, the speaker SP can be configured to be rotatable so that the orientation relative to the player can be changed, or the speaker SP can be slid up and down, left and right, front and back, etc. Even if it is not installed, it can output sound from various places and enjoy the movement of the sound source. Further, the volume that can be heard by the player can be changed by displacing the speaker SP. However, the left and right sides of the pachinko machine 10 are positioned more than the state in which the speaker SP faces straight ahead of the pachinko machine 10 so that the player playing the adjacent game machine is not disturbed by displacing the speaker SP. It is desirable to make it open so that it does not rotate.

  In addition, voice guidance means for guiding the sound output from the speaker SP is provided, and the voice guidance means includes an entrance into which the sound wave output from the speaker SP enters and an outside exit from which the sound wave entered from the entrance enters. A plurality of outside outlets are provided, and the outside outlet opening on the player side (in front of the pachinko machine 10) may be changed by operating a part of the voice guiding means or displacing the whole. For example, the voice guiding means includes an annular main body extending vertically, and a motor that is connected to the closed upper end of the main body and rotates the main body, and the main body includes an entrance opening downward at the lower end. A plurality of outer outlets provided at different positions in the vertical direction and the outer circumferential direction in the side wall, and the sound output from the speaker SP installed below the main body enters from the entrance and the sound May be discharged to the outside of the main body from each outer outlet. In this case, it is possible to change the position where the sound is heard relatively loud without displacing the speaker SP itself.

  (I) In the above embodiment, the jackpot probability, the number of jackpot types, the open / close pattern of the variable winning device 32 of various jackpot types are not particularly limited, and can be set as appropriate for each model. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the winning probability in the winning lottery varies between the probability variation mode and the other modes, but the winning probability does not vary (is constant), and is given after the jackpot state ends. The above configuration may be applied to a pachinko machine in which a plurality of patterns of time reduction mode periods (number of fluctuations) are prepared.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a case where a big win is won based on the game ball entering the top winning opening 33a and a case where a big win is won based on the game ball entering the lower winning opening 33b, You may comprise so that the ratio of the jackpot classification provided may differ. For example, “7RN” is obtained when the jackpot is won based on the game ball entering the top winning port 33a and when the jackpot is won based on the game ball entering the bottom winning port 33b. Although the ratio is the same, the ratio of “16RS” (in other words, the ratio of “7RS”) may be different.

  (J) In the above embodiment, suspension of variable display is taught to the player by the hold lamps 46a and 46b, but the hold may be taught by other display means. For example, in the decorative symbol display device 42, the image object that means the hold is displayed so as to know whether the hold of the first change display or the hold of the second change display is associated with the change display that is held on a one-to-one basis. May be.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the game ball enters the lower prize opening 33b held after the variation display (first fluctuation display) based on the game ball entering the already won upper prize opening 33a. The second variation display is preferentially digested in such a way that the variation display based on the second variation display is digested before the first variation display so as to move around the reserved order. However, it may be configured to be digested in the reserved order regardless of the first variation display or the second variation display.

  (K) In the above embodiment, the main process (see FIG. 9) is followed by the normal process (see FIG. 10) in the main controller 261. is not. For example, after step S111 of the main process, processing such as updating of the counter value performed in steps S209 to S218 of the normal process in the above embodiment is performed (step S210 is omitted), and is performed every 2 msec, for example. In the timer interrupt process, the process performed in steps S201 to S208 of the normal process in the above embodiment and the process of step S401 performed as the NMI interrupt process in the above embodiment may be performed. In this case, as the processing of step S401, for example, it is determined whether or not the power failure signal SK1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501, and when the output of the power failure signal SK1 is confirmed, The flag which shows generation | occurrence | production of ON is turned on. Further, the processing in step S401 may be performed separately as NMI interrupt processing, as in the above embodiment.

  (L) In the above-described embodiment, the information indicating whether or not a big hit state is generated is overwritten on the wrong random number storage area for storing the value of the big hit random number counter C1. It is not limited to. For example, a storage area for storing information on whether or not a big hit state occurs may be provided separately from the winning random number storage area for the execution area of each special variable holding area and each holding area. Separately from the area, an execution area of the special variable holding area and a storage area corresponding to each holding area may be provided, and information on whether or not a big hit state occurs in the storage area may be stored. In addition to the winning type random number storage area for storing the value of the type determination counter C2, a storage area for storing the jackpot type may be provided, or a reach random number storage area for storing the value of the variation selection counter C3; Separately, a storage area for storing reach information may be provided.

  (M) You may implement as a pachinko machine of a different type from the above-mentioned embodiment. For example, movable means that can be changed between a specific area in which a game ball moving in the game area can enter, an open state that allows entry into the specific area, and a closed state that prohibits entry into the specific area ( Variable entry means comprising wing members), specific entry means and non-specific entry means capable of entering a game ball entering a specific area, and detection of a game ball entering the specific entry means Specific entry detection means (condition establishment detection means) that performs, a start entry means that is provided outside the specific area and can enter a game ball that moves in the game area, and a game ball that has entered the start entry means And a main control means for controlling opening and closing of the variable pitching means, and when a game ball enters a specific area, the game ball is not specified and non-specific. Regardless of which ball you enter, a predetermined number of game values (game balls) will be given to the player The main control means, based on the detection of the starting entrance detection means, the small hit state in which the variable entrance means is opened once or a plurality of times for the first time, or the variable entrance means is the first Whether or not to generate a jackpot state in which a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the open state for a second time longer than the time, or a predetermined number of game balls are entered in the open variable winning means. If you win a lottery in the winning lottery, a small hit state will be generated, if you win a big hit in the lottery lottery, and if there is a detection of specific entry detection means May be applied to a gaming machine that generates a jackpot state. In this case, the variable pitching means corresponds to a variable winning device. In addition to pachinko machines, various ball game machines, similar game machines such as sparrow balls, slot machines as revolving game machines, and game machines that combine slot machines and pachinko machines May be.

[Appendix]
The technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment will be described below.

  One type of gaming machine is a pachinko machine. In a pachinko machine, when a game ball launched by a launching device enters a starting pitching means provided on a game board, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not a big hit state is generated, and a lottery is performed using a variable display device. Fluctuation display for teaching the result is performed (see, for example, JP-A-2003-154110).

  In addition, in order to improve game play, an effect in which the light form and the sound form by various lamps, display devices, and the like are combined as the game progresses is appropriately performed. Therefore, with regard to sound, sound effects are output at various volume levels as appropriate according to the effects, etc., and music with a wide dynamic range is output during the game, in order to produce effects with great power and intonation.

  However, there is a concern that an unpleasant sound such as “sound cracking” may occur when the sound is increased. That is, when “sound cracking” or the like occurs, there is a possibility that the player may feel uncomfortable. On the other hand, in order to avoid “sound cracking” and the like, if the volume is reduced by compromise, there is a concern that the sound may be monotonous with no power, and there is a risk that the performance will be reduced.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of deriving an intonated sound while preventing generation of an unpleasant sound. There is.

Means A-1. Voice data storage means for storing a plurality of patterns of voice data in advance;
An audio means configured to convert audio data into an audio signal and capable of outputting a plurality of audio signals simultaneously;
A speaker that converts the audio signal into audio;
The voice means is
Provided with a plurality of channels capable of inputting an audio signal and an amplifier for amplifying the audio signal,
The audio signals input to the plurality of channels are combined and configured to be output to the speaker.
A gaming machine, wherein the same audio data is simultaneously started to be reproduced on a plurality of the channels based on establishment of a predetermined condition.

  By simultaneously starting reproduction of the same audio data in a plurality of channels as in the means A-1, the audio signal having the same waveform resonates in the audio means, and as a result, the volume of the audio corresponding to the audio signal is increased. growing. In particular, when the sound signal is resonated in this way while limiting the volume so that sound clipping (clipping) does not occur corresponding to each channel, sound cracking may occur when the sound signal is simply amplified by an amplifier. Even when a relatively loud sound such as that produced is output from the speaker, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of sound cracking. Therefore, it is possible to output the sound at a higher volume while avoiding sound cracking.

  In addition, if the audio data is originally stored in such a manner that the volume is increased, the noise when the audio signal of the audio data is amplified to a desired volume by an amplifier is suppressed (noise is heard). However, if it is desired to output the sound corresponding to the sound data at a low volume, it is necessary to separately store the sound data of a pattern with a low volume. On the other hand, according to the present means, the audio signal can be resonated and increased to the desired sound volume without greatly amplifying the sound signal of the sound data having a low sound volume to the desired sound volume by the amplifier. it can. For this reason, it is possible to increase the sound volume while suppressing a situation in which a relatively large noise is generated due to a relatively large amplification of the sound signal by the amplifier. Therefore, it is only necessary to store sound data having a pattern with a small volume, and the storage capacity used for the sound data and a selection table for selecting the sound data can be suppressed.

  In addition, it is good also as providing the master volume adjustment means which can adjust the volume of the audio | voice signal (mixed audio | voice signal) input and combined simultaneously to several channels. In addition, the number of channels for starting playback of the same audio data at the same time and the total number of channels are not particularly limited. For example, the same audio data for three channels and the same audio data for three channels are reproduced. May be played back simultaneously, and the same audio data may be played back simultaneously on four channels.

  Means A-2. The gaming machine according to means A-1, wherein the sound means comprises channel volume adjusting means capable of adjusting the volume of an audio signal input to each channel.

  According to the means A-2, it is possible to finely adjust the volume, or to have the function of muting the volume of the audio signal input to each channel, so that the audio started to be reproduced simultaneously on a plurality of channels. Change the number of channels to resonate the audio signal without stopping data playback (for example, switch between resonating and not resonating the audio signal), and change the volume significantly with simple control It can be done instantly. For this reason, the volume can be changed more freely, and the performance and the like can be improved.

  Also, for example, when outputting a predetermined sound, the corresponding sound data is output at a volume corresponding to one channel at the start of the reproduction, whereas when a predetermined time elapses after the reproduction, the sound corresponding to two channels is output. Even in the case of outputting a resonated large volume, the same sound output from a plurality of channels can be obtained by simultaneously starting reproduction of the same sound data on a plurality of channels as in the above means A-1. Data voice signals can be matched without shifting. Therefore, the effect of increasing the volume by resonating the audio signal can be achieved more reliably. Furthermore, even if the resonance of the audio signal is stopped once, it can be avoided even if the resonance is performed again, and the timing for changing the volume can be set freely. Can be further achieved. In addition, for example, when a predetermined sound is output, in the case where a large change in sound volume is realized by switching from sound data with a low sound volume to sound data with a high sound volume during the process. In comparison, it is possible to smooth the flow of sound when the sound volume changes significantly (to avoid the interruption of music due to the occurrence of a silent state or the like) and to simplify the control.

Means A-3. The audio data stored in the audio data storage means is audio data of a song with a wide dynamic range, and there is wide-range audio data that will be started to be reproduced simultaneously on a plurality of the channels,
The wide-range audio data is divided into a strong scene corresponding unit corresponding to a relatively high volume scene of the music and a weak scene corresponding unit corresponding to a relatively low volume scene of the music,
The means A-1 or A-2 according to means A-1 or A-2, characterized in that the strong scene corresponding unit has a larger number of channels through which audio data is reproduced at a volume audible to the player than the weak scene corresponding unit. Gaming machine.

  When playing back audio data of a song with a wide dynamic range (the sound intensity is clear), the overall volume is set so that no sound breaks up in a scene with a high volume (for example, the “rust” portion of the song). When the music is output while suppressing the sound volume, the sound volume may be too low in a low sound volume scene. However, when music is output in accordance with a scene with a low volume, sound cracks occur in a scene with a high volume. In addition, although it is conceivable to reduce the difference in volume, there is a risk that the effect of the sound will not be played well because the force is weakened or the inflection cannot be applied.

  In this regard, according to the means A-3, in a scene with a large volume in the wide-range audio data, the volume is increased by increasing the number of channels that perform audio output (resonate the audio signal). For this reason, the data of the strong scene corresponding unit itself can be set to a level that is smaller than a desired volume (a volume that can actually be heard by the player) as a music and does not cause sound cracking. Therefore, it is possible to set the volume of the weak scene corresponding part as large as possible while preventing sound breakup in the strong scene corresponding part, and the force and inflection of the music may be impaired, or there may be a scene that is difficult to hear. And can play music with a wide dynamic range on gaming machines. Furthermore, it is possible to output the melody of the music itself without the need to compress the sound exceeding a certain volume with a compressor or crush it with a limiter in order to prevent sound cracking. In addition, there is an effect that noise can be easily removed.

Means A-4. It is configured to be able to output multi-melody audio (multi-melody) composed by simultaneously playing multiple patterns of audio data on multiple channels.
The voice data of each melody constituting the multi-melody voice is synchronized with the start of playback of the melody voice data output from the speaker as the audible voice to the player at the earliest timing of each melody, It has data from the playback start time,
The game according to any one of means A-1 to A-3, wherein audio data corresponding to each melody of multi-melody audio is simultaneously started to be reproduced on the plurality of channels based on establishment of a predetermined condition. Machine.

  For example, when singing and accompaniment are output from different channels, the singing starts at a later timing than the accompaniment. However, there is a concern that the timing configuration may be complicated or may not be matched well.

  In this regard, according to the means A-4, the sound data of each melody constituting the multi-melody voice (multi-melody tune) is simultaneously started to be reproduced. For this reason, the timing of each melody which comprises a multi-melody voice | voice can be united exactly. In addition, since each melody that constitutes a multi-melody voice has independent voice data, it is possible to improve performance by preparing a plurality of combinations of melody that constitute a multi-melody voice. . Furthermore, since each melody constituting the multi-melody voice is reproduced on a different channel, the volume can be varied. In this case, arrangements such as delaying the start of a predetermined melody from usual, temporarily erasing only a predetermined melody, returning again, etc. can be made freely (may not be determined in advance), and It can be done relatively easily. Therefore, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of production and easily diversify the production using sound. Naturally, even if these arrangements are made, the timing between the melody will not shift. For this reason, even when the combination of melody is changed, the connection of sound can be improved, and a comfortable transition of sound can be realized. Furthermore, the amount of audio data stored in the audio data storage means is drastically reduced compared to a configuration in which multiple patterns of audio data of multi-melody audio are stored in advance, such as those after arrangement. Can be made.

  In addition, when there are a singing part and an accompaniment part as the melody that composes the multi-melody voice (music), the audio data of the singing part is silent between the start of the music (start of accompaniment) and the start of singing. If the voice data of the singing part and the voice data of the accompaniment part are started to be reproduced at the same time, the timing can be perfectly matched. Further, the number of melodies constituting the multi-melody voice is not particularly limited. For example, it may be composed of an accompaniment and three choruses, and among the three choruses, the number of voices and the number of voices heard by the player may be appropriately changed. Further, the number of melodies constituting the multi-melody voice and the number of channels used for outputting each melodies when outputting the multi-melody voice are not particularly limited and can be set as appropriate.

Means A-5. Each melody composing a multi-melody voice has at least a first melody, a second melody, and a third melody,
In a pattern in which audio data corresponding to the first melody, the second melody, and the third melody are simultaneously started to be reproduced in different channels,
A first mixed state in which the first melody and the second melody are output at a volume audible to the player, and the third melody is not output at a volume audible to the player;
The sound of the first melody and the third melody is output at a volume audible to the player, and the state of the second melody can be changed to a second mixed state that is not output at a volume audible to the player. Configured,
When the state changes between the first mixed state and the second mixed state (transition period), the first melody, the second melody, and the third melody are all output at a volume audible to the player. The gaming machine according to means A-4, wherein there is a pattern that goes through the third mixed state.

  According to the means A-5, in the transition period in which the state changes from one to the other of the first mixed state and the second mixed state, there is a period in which the second melody and the third melody overlap. The state change from one to the other can be made relatively smooth (increase the touch). Furthermore, the presence of the one cushion during the transition from one of the first mixed state and the second mixed state to the other makes it possible to diversify the production or to add depth to the production.

  In the case where the transition from the first mixed state to the second mixed state via the third mixed state occurs, the volume of the second melody gradually decreases in the third mixed state, and the second The volume of the 3 melody may be gradually increased. Further, “in the case of transition from the second mixed state to the first mixed state via the third mixed state, in the third mixed state, the volume of the third melody gradually decreases, and the second mixed state The volume of the 2 melody may be gradually increased. When adopting these configurations, the state change from one to the other of the first mixed state and the second mixed state can be made smoother.

Means A-6. “Deriving the second mixed state” and “giving a state advantageous to the player” are associated with each other,
A pattern that transitions from the first mixed state to the second mixed state via the third mixed state;
The gaming machine according to means A-5, wherein there is a pattern that shifts from the first mixed state to the third mixed state and returns to the first mixed state.

  According to the means A-6, by shifting from the first mixed state to the third mixed state, the player can enhance the feeling of exaltation as “may shift to the second mixed state”. “Don't go back to the mixed state”, you can enjoy the third mixed state. In other words, instead of suddenly shifting from the first mixed state to the second mixed state, an opportunity that can be thrilled to the player, “Maybe it will shift to the second mixed state”? In addition, it is possible to increase the sense of fulfillment by increasing the “thank you” by acting on the player's humanity when the state is shifted to the second mixed state.

  In the case of a configuration in which the first mixed state shifts to the second mixed state but the third mixed state does not intervene, the first mixed state is temporarily changed to the second mixed state in order to diversify the production. If a pattern is set in which the transition is made but the state returns to the first mixed state, a sense of incongruity is generated and there is a risk that the interest will be significantly reduced. On the other hand, by providing the third mixed state, an effect of returning to the first mixed state while showing whether or not the first mixed state is shifted to the second mixed state is performed without a sense of incongruity as in the means A-6. be able to.

  Further, if the volume of the first melody, the second melody, and the third melody can be adjusted, for example, the timing and length of the second melody and the third melody (in the third mixed state), etc. Can be set as appropriate. Accordingly, it is possible to easily match with other timings (such as timings for exciting display effects).

  In addition to or instead of the means A-6, “there is a pattern that shifts from the second mixed state to the third mixed state and returns to the second mixed state”. Also in this case, it is possible to enjoy an effect such as whether the second mixed state falls to the first mixed state or whether the second mixed state continues. As an example, the second mixed state corresponds to the high pitching state, the time shortening mode corresponding to the high pitching state (for example, there are 50 variations and 100 variations), and the time shortening mode among the probability variation modes. As the third mixed state at the end timing of, a transition is made to the first mixed state if it falls to the low ball entering state (normal mode), and to the second mixed state if it does not fall. May be.

  Means A-7. When the state changes from the first mixed state to the second mixed state via the third mixed state, the second melody audio data is reproduced in the channel that has been reproduced before the state change. Stop playback of melodic audio data and use channels that are no longer used for playback of the second melodic audio data to support other types of audio data for the first and third melodies The gaming machine according to means A-5 or A-6, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be reproducible simultaneously with the voice data to be played.

  According to the means A-7, it is possible to reduce the number of channels used at the same time (at the same time) as much as possible, or to make full use of a plurality of channels to derive effective sound. Therefore, it is possible to successfully manage with the minimum number of channels, avoid a situation where the number of channels that are not frequently used is increased unnecessarily, and improve cost effectiveness.

  Means A-8. The means according to any one of means A-1 to A-7, characterized in that a voice adjusting means is provided which can be operated by the player and can change the waveform of the voice signal input to the channel. Gaming machine.

  According to the means A-8, the music (especially copyrighted material etc.) flowing from the gaming machine can be enjoyed more deeply. In addition, it is good also as providing the audio | voice adjustment means so that the waveform of the audio | voice signal input into the some channel can be arranged, respectively. Also, the sound adjustment means may be capable of adjusting the volume, and if the sound means has an effector function, the sound adjustment means may be able to adjust the sound volume. The volume balance may be adjusted, or any combination of these may be performed. Further, in the case where the sound adjusting means is provided, a diode or the like may be provided in the middle so that a signal is not sent from the channel side to the control device side by using the sound adjusting means as an illegal step. In addition, it is possible to employ a rotatable, slidable knob, button, sensor, touch panel, or the like as the operation unit of the sound adjusting means.

Means A-9. A communication unit capable of communicating with a portable communication terminal carried by a player;
External data storage means for storing voice data input from the mobile communication terminal via the communication unit;
Analyzing audio data stored in the external data storage means, and corresponding image generation means for creating a corresponding image,
The sound means is configured to output a sound signal of sound data stored in the external data storage means to the speaker. The means according to any one of means A-1 to A-8, Gaming machine.

  According to the means A-9, the music brought by the player himself and the image of the gaming machine are collaborated (for example, the appearance character of the gaming machine moves according to the music or the still picture is not displayed on the part which is difficult to analyze). Can be applied), and the interest can be improved. It should be noted that it is desirable to set an upper limit on the number of times the music piece brought in by the player is set, more specifically, once (requires input each time it is played). Also, in order to avoid using only such functions without playing a game, the song brought by the player flows during a special game state, or the launch of a game ball is detected every predetermined time. Or if it is desirable.

  Means A-10. There is a connection terminal that can be electrically connected to the headphones that can be used by the player, and in the state where the connection of the headphones is confirmed with respect to the connection terminal, the volume is lower The gaming machine according to means A-8 or A-9, characterized in that the range of adjustment is widened.

  According to the means A-10, when the headphones are connected, the volume can be increased or decreased as compared with the state where the headphones are not connected. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the trouble of other players and the concern of the voice of the gaming machine on which the other player is playing, so that the music can be more fully enjoyed.

Means A-11. A game area in which game balls launched by the launching device are guided;
Soundproofing means for suppressing vibrations of the game area constituting part defining the game area;
A microphone for picking up sounds in the gaming area,
The game area picked up by the microphone is configured to be output from the speaker,
Any one of means A-8 to A-10, comprising a microphone sound adjustment operation means provided so that a player can operate and capable of adjusting a sound volume of the game area output from the speaker. The gaming machine described in Crab.

  According to the means A-11, the sound of the gaming machine output from the speaker or the like can be more thoroughly enjoyed by taking a soundproofing measure in the gaming area. On the other hand, if soundproofing measures are over, it may be difficult to hear the original sound of a gaming machine, that is, the sound of a game ball being hit by a nail or the like. In this regard, according to the present means, since the sound of the game area is picked up by the microphone and the sound can be output from the speaker, the player who wants to enjoy the sound of the game ball can fully enjoy the game. Can do.

  A microphone that faces or is adjacent to a sealed space that is sealed while playing a game, and a speaker that picks up sound in the sealed space and that can output the sound picked up by the microphone It is good also as providing. The sealed space may be a space through which game balls pass. Moreover, it is good also as providing the audio | voice processing means which can process the sound picked up with the microphone and can make it output from a speaker.

Means B-1. Voice data storage means for storing a plurality of patterns of voice data in advance;
An audio means configured to convert audio data into an audio signal and capable of outputting a plurality of audio signals simultaneously;
A speaker that converts the audio signal into audio;
The voice means is
Provided with a plurality of channels capable of inputting an audio signal and an amplifier for amplifying the audio signal,
The audio signals input to the plurality of channels are combined and configured to be output to the speaker.
It is configured to be able to output multi-melody audio (multi-melody) composed by simultaneously playing multiple patterns of audio data on multiple channels.
The voice data of each melody constituting the multi-melody voice is synchronized with the start of playback of the melody voice data output from the speaker as the audible voice to the player at the earliest timing of each melody, It has data from the playback start time,
A gaming machine characterized in that, based on establishment of a predetermined condition, audio data corresponding to each melody of multi-melody audio is simultaneously started to be reproduced on a plurality of the channels.

  For example, when singing and accompaniment are output from different channels, the singing starts at a later timing than the accompaniment. However, there is a concern that the timing configuration may be complicated or may not be matched well.

  In this respect, according to the means B-1, the sound data of each melody constituting the multi-melody voice (multi-melody) is simultaneously started to be reproduced. For this reason, the timing of each melody which comprises a multi-melody voice | voice can be united exactly. In addition, since each melody that constitutes a multi-melody voice has independent voice data, it is possible to improve performance by preparing a plurality of combinations of melody that constitute a multi-melody voice. . Furthermore, since each melody constituting the multi-melody voice is reproduced on a different channel, the volume can be varied. In this case, arrangements such as delaying the start of a predetermined melody from usual, temporarily erasing only a predetermined melody, returning again, etc. can be made freely (may not be determined in advance), and It can be done relatively easily. Therefore, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of production and easily diversify the production using sound. Naturally, even if these arrangements are made, the timing between the melody will not shift. For this reason, even when the combination of melody is changed, the connection of sound can be improved, and a comfortable transition of sound can be realized. Furthermore, the amount of audio data stored in the audio data storage means is drastically reduced compared to a configuration in which multiple patterns of audio data of multi-melody audio are stored in advance, such as those after arrangement. Can be made.

  In addition, when there are a singing part and an accompaniment part as the melody that composes the multi-melody voice (music), the audio data of the singing part is silent between the start of the music (start of accompaniment) and the start of singing. If the voice data of the singing part and the voice data of the accompaniment part are started to be reproduced at the same time, the timing can be perfectly matched. Further, the number of melodies constituting the multi-melody voice is not particularly limited. For example, it may be composed of an accompaniment and three choruses, and among the three choruses, the number of voices and the number of voices heard by the player may be appropriately changed.

  In addition, it is good also as providing the master volume adjustment means which can adjust the volume of the audio | voice signal (mixed audio | voice signal) input and combined simultaneously to several channels. Further, the number of melodies constituting the multi-melody voice and the number of channels used for outputting each melodies when outputting the multi-melody voice are not particularly limited and can be set as appropriate.

Means B-2. Each melody composing a multi-melody voice has at least a first melody, a second melody, and a third melody,
In a pattern in which audio data corresponding to the first melody, the second melody, and the third melody are simultaneously started to be reproduced in different channels,
A first mixed state in which the first melody and the second melody are output at a volume audible to the player, and the third melody is not output at a volume audible to the player;
The sound of the first melody and the third melody is output at a volume audible to the player, and the state of the second melody can be changed to a second mixed state that is not output at a volume audible to the player. Configured,
When the state changes between the first mixed state and the second mixed state (transition period), the first melody, the second melody, and the third melody are all output at a volume audible to the player. There is a pattern that goes through the third mixed state, and the gaming machine according to means B-1.

  According to the means B-2, in the transition period in which the state changes from one of the first mixed state and the second mixed state to the other, there is a period in which the second melody and the third melody are overlapped. The state change from one to the other can be made relatively smooth (increase the touch). Furthermore, the presence of the one cushion during the transition from one of the first mixed state and the second mixed state to the other makes it possible to diversify the production or to add depth to the production.

  In the case where the transition from the first mixed state to the second mixed state via the third mixed state occurs, the volume of the second melody gradually decreases in the third mixed state, and the second The volume of the 3 melody may be gradually increased. Further, “in the case of transition from the second mixed state to the first mixed state via the third mixed state, in the third mixed state, the volume of the third melody gradually decreases, and the second mixed state The volume of the 2 melody may be gradually increased. When adopting these configurations, the state change from one to the other of the first mixed state and the second mixed state can be made smoother.

Means B-3. “Deriving the second mixed state” and “giving a state advantageous to the player” are associated with each other,
A pattern that transitions from the first mixed state to the second mixed state via the third mixed state;
The gaming machine according to means B-2, wherein there is a pattern that shifts from the first mixed state to the third mixed state and returns to the first mixed state.

  According to the means B-3, by shifting from the first mixed state to the third mixed state, the player can enhance the feeling of exaltation as “may shift to the second mixed state”. “Do not go back to the mixed state”. In other words, instead of suddenly shifting from the first mixed state to the second mixed state, an opportunity that can be thrilled to the player, “Maybe it will shift to the second mixed state”? In addition, it is possible to increase the sense of fulfillment by increasing the “thank you” by acting on the player's humanity when the state is shifted to the second mixed state.

  In the case of a configuration in which the first mixed state shifts to the second mixed state but the third mixed state does not intervene, the first mixed state is temporarily changed to the second mixed state in order to diversify the production. If a pattern is set in which the transition is made but the state returns to the first mixed state, a sense of incongruity is generated and there is a risk that the interest will be significantly reduced. On the other hand, by providing the third mixed state, the effect of returning to the first mixed state while making it appear as if the first mixed state is shifted to the second mixed state is performed without a sense of incongruity as in this means B-3. be able to.

  Further, if the volume of the first melody, the second melody, and the third melody can be adjusted, for example, the timing and length of the second melody and the third melody (in the third mixed state), etc. Can be set as appropriate. Accordingly, it is possible to easily match with other timings (such as timings for exciting display effects).

  In addition to or in place of the means B-3, “there is a pattern that shifts from the second mixed state to the third mixed state and returns to the second mixed state”. Also in this case, it is possible to enjoy an effect such as whether the second mixed state falls to the first mixed state or whether the second mixed state continues. As an example, the second mixed state corresponds to the high pitching state, the time shortening mode corresponding to the high pitching state (for example, there are 50 variations and 100 variations), and the time shortening mode among the probability variation modes. As the third mixed state at the end timing of, a transition is made to the first mixed state if it falls to the low ball entering state (normal mode), and to the second mixed state if it does not fall. May be.

  Means B-4. When the state changes from the first mixed state to the second mixed state via the third mixed state, the second melody audio data is reproduced in the channel that has been reproduced before the state change. Stop playback of melodic audio data and use channels that are no longer used for playback of the second melodic audio data to support other types of audio data for the first and third melodies The gaming machine according to means B-2 or B-3, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be reproducible simultaneously with the voice data to be played.

  According to the means B-4, it is possible to reduce the number of channels used at the same time (at the same time) as much as possible, or to make full use of a plurality of channels to derive effective sound. Therefore, it is possible to successfully manage with the minimum number of channels, avoid a situation where the number of channels that are not frequently used is increased unnecessarily, and improve cost effectiveness.

  Means B-5. The gaming machine according to any one of means B-1 to B-4, wherein the same audio data is simultaneously started to be reproduced on the plurality of channels based on establishment of a predetermined condition.

  By starting reproduction of the same audio data simultaneously on a plurality of channels as in the means B-5, the audio signal having the same waveform resonates in the audio means, and as a result, the volume of the audio corresponding to the audio signal is increased. growing. In particular, when the sound signal is resonated in this way while limiting the volume so that sound clipping (clipping) does not occur corresponding to each channel, sound cracking may occur when the sound signal is simply amplified by an amplifier. Even when a relatively loud sound such as that produced is output from the speaker, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of sound cracking. Therefore, it is possible to output the sound at a higher volume while avoiding sound cracking.

  In addition, if the audio data is originally stored in such a manner that the volume is increased, the noise when the audio signal of the audio data is amplified to a desired volume by an amplifier is suppressed (noise is heard). However, if it is desired to output the sound corresponding to the sound data at a low volume, it is necessary to separately store the sound data of a pattern with a low volume. On the other hand, according to the present means, the audio signal can be resonated and increased to the desired sound volume without greatly amplifying the sound signal of the sound data having a low sound volume to the desired sound volume by the amplifier. it can. For this reason, it is possible to increase the sound volume while suppressing a situation in which a relatively large noise is generated due to a relatively large amplification of the sound signal by the amplifier. Therefore, it is only necessary to store sound data having a pattern with a small volume, and the storage capacity used for the sound data and a selection table for selecting the sound data can be suppressed.

  Note that the number of channels where the same audio data starts to be reproduced simultaneously and the total number of channels are not particularly limited. For example, the same audio data is reproduced on two channels and the same audio data is reproduced on three channels. May be played back simultaneously, and the same audio data may be played back simultaneously on four channels.

  Means B-6. The gaming machine according to means B-5, wherein the sound means includes channel volume adjusting means capable of adjusting the volume of the sound signal input to each channel.

  According to the means B-6, it is possible to finely adjust the volume, or to have the function of muting the volume of the audio signal input to each channel, so that the audio started to be reproduced simultaneously on a plurality of channels. Change the number of channels to resonate the audio signal without stopping data playback (for example, switch between resonating and not resonating the audio signal), and change the volume significantly with simple control. It can be done instantly. For this reason, the volume can be changed more freely, and the performance and the like can be improved.

  Also, for example, when outputting a predetermined sound, the corresponding sound data is output at a volume corresponding to one channel at the start of the reproduction, whereas when a predetermined time elapses after the reproduction, the sound corresponding to two channels is output. Even in the case of outputting a resonated large volume, the same sound output from a plurality of channels can be obtained by simultaneously starting reproduction of the same sound data on a plurality of channels as in the above means B-5. Data voice signals can be matched without shifting. Therefore, the effect of increasing the volume by resonating the audio signal can be achieved more reliably. Furthermore, even if the resonance of the audio signal is stopped once, it can be avoided even if the resonance is performed again, and the timing for changing the volume can be set freely. Can be further achieved. In addition, for example, when a predetermined sound is output, in the case where a large change in sound volume is realized by switching from sound data with a low sound volume to sound data with a high sound volume during the process. In comparison, it is possible to smooth the flow of sound when the sound volume changes significantly (to avoid the interruption of music due to the occurrence of a silent state or the like) and to simplify the control.

Means B-7. The audio data stored in the audio data storage means is audio data of a song with a wide dynamic range, and there is wide-range audio data that will be started to be reproduced simultaneously on a plurality of the channels,
The wide-range audio data is divided into a strong scene corresponding unit corresponding to a relatively high volume scene of the music and a weak scene corresponding unit corresponding to a relatively low volume scene of the music,
The means B-5 or B-6 according to the means B-5 or B-6, wherein the strong scene corresponding unit has a larger number of channels in which audio data is reproduced at a volume audible to the player than the weak scene corresponding unit. Gaming machine.

  When playing back audio data of a song with a wide dynamic range (the sound intensity is clear), the overall volume is set so that no sound breaks up in a scene with a high volume (for example, the “rust” portion of the song). When the music is output while suppressing the sound volume, the sound volume may be too low in a low sound volume scene. However, when music is output in accordance with a scene with a low volume, sound cracks occur in a scene with a high volume. In addition, although it is conceivable to reduce the difference in volume, there is a risk that the effect of the sound will not be played well because the force is weakened or the inflection cannot be applied.

  In this regard, according to the means B-7, in a scene with a high volume in the wide range audio data, the volume is increased by increasing the number of channels that perform audio output (resonate audio signals). For this reason, the data of the strong scene corresponding unit itself can be set to a level that is smaller than a desired volume (a volume that can actually be heard by the player) as a music and does not cause sound cracking. Therefore, it is possible to set the volume of the weak scene corresponding part as large as possible while preventing sound breakup in the strong scene corresponding part, and the force and inflection of the music may be impaired, or there may be a scene that is difficult to hear. And can play music with a wide dynamic range on gaming machines. Furthermore, it is possible to output the melody of the music itself without the need to compress the sound exceeding a certain volume with a compressor or crush it with a limiter in order to prevent sound cracking. In addition, there is an effect that noise can be easily removed.

  Means B-8. The means according to any one of means B-1 to B-7, characterized in that a voice adjusting means is provided which can be operated by the player and can change the waveform of the voice signal input to the channel. Gaming machine.

  According to the means B-8, the music (especially copyrighted material etc.) flowing from the gaming machine can be thoroughly enjoyed. In addition, it is good also as providing the audio | voice adjustment means so that the waveform of the audio | voice signal input into the some channel can be arranged, respectively. Also, the sound adjustment means may be capable of adjusting the volume, and if the sound means has an effector function, the sound adjustment means may be able to adjust the sound volume. The volume balance may be adjusted, or any combination of these may be performed. Further, in the case where the sound adjusting means is provided, a diode or the like may be provided in the middle so that a signal is not sent from the channel side to the control device side by using the sound adjusting means as an illegal step. In addition, it is possible to employ a rotatable, slidable knob, button, sensor, touch panel, or the like as the operation unit of the sound adjusting means.

Means B-9. A communication unit capable of communicating with a portable communication terminal carried by a player;
External data storage means for storing voice data input from the mobile communication terminal via the communication unit;
Analyzing audio data stored in the external data storage means, and corresponding image generation means for creating a corresponding image,
The means according to any one of means B-1 to B-8, wherein the sound means is configured to output a sound signal of sound data stored in the external data storage means to the speaker. Gaming machine.

  According to the means B-9, the music brought by the player himself and the image of the gaming machine are collaborated (for example, the appearance character of the gaming machine moves in accordance with the music or the still image is difficult to analyze) Can be applied), and the interest can be improved. It should be noted that it is desirable to set an upper limit on the number of times the music piece brought in by the player is set, more specifically, once (requires input each time it is played). Also, in order to avoid using only such functions without playing a game, the song brought by the player flows during a special game state, or the launch of a game ball is detected every predetermined time. Or if it is desirable.

  Means B-10. There is a connection terminal that can be electrically connected to the headphones that can be used by the player, and in the state where the connection of the headphones is confirmed with respect to the connection terminal, the volume is lower than in the state where the connection is not confirmed. The gaming machine according to means B-8 or B-9, characterized in that the range of adjustment is widened.

  According to the means B-10, when the headphones are connected, the volume can be increased or decreased as compared with the state where the headphones are not connected. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the trouble of other players and the concern of the voice of the gaming machine on which the other player is playing, so that the music can be more fully enjoyed.

Means B-11. A game area in which game balls launched by the launching device are guided;
Soundproofing means for suppressing vibrations of the game area constituting part defining the game area;
A microphone for picking up sounds in the gaming area,
The game area picked up by the microphone is configured to be output from the speaker,
Any of means B-8 to B-10, which is provided so that a player can operate, and is provided with a microphone sound adjustment operation means capable of adjusting the sound volume of the game area output from the speaker. The gaming machine described in Crab.

  According to the means B-11, the sound of the gaming machine output from the speaker or the like can be more thoroughly enjoyed by taking a soundproofing measure in the gaming area. On the other hand, if soundproofing measures are over, it may be difficult to hear the original sound of a gaming machine, that is, the sound of a game ball being hit by a nail or the like. In this regard, according to the present means, since the sound of the game area is picked up by the microphone and the sound can be output from the speaker, the player who wants to enjoy the sound of the game ball can fully enjoy the game. Can do.

  A microphone that faces or is adjacent to a sealed space that is sealed while playing a game, and a speaker that picks up sound in the sealed space and that can output the sound picked up by the microphone It is good also as providing. The sealed space may be a space through which game balls pass. Moreover, it is good also as providing the audio | voice processing means which can process the sound picked up with the microphone and can make it output from a speaker.

Means C-1. In a gaming machine in which a game is played using a game ball as a game medium,
A gaming machine configured to be able to output a moving sound of a game ball from a speaker.

  According to the means C-1, for example, even if the configuration is such that it is difficult for the player to hear the sound of a game ball moving in a predetermined space, It can be clearly shown that the game ball moving in the space is moving. Therefore, it is difficult to hear the moving sound of the game ball, so that it is possible to prevent a situation in which satisfaction or the like during the game is reduced.

Means C-2. The game ball is configured to be able to pass, and at least in a state where a game is being performed, the game ball has a sealed space in which only the game ball can enter and exit,
Provided with a microphone that can pick up the sound generated in the sealed space,
The gaming machine according to means C-1, wherein a sound picked up by the microphone is output from the speaker.

  According to the means C-2, even if it is difficult for the player to hear the sound generated in the sealed space, the sound can be picked up with a microphone and output from the speaker so that it can be heard relatively clearly. For this reason, for example, even when a sound generated in the sealed space becomes difficult to hear due to the addition of a predetermined configuration or a new sealed space is formed, the sound of the sealed space can be heard. Can meet the needs of Therefore, the player can more reliably obtain information obtained from the sound generated in the sealed space. Furthermore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is satisfactory to a player who likes sound generated in a sealed space.

  Means C-3. The gaming machine according to means C-2, further comprising sound processing means capable of processing a sound picked up by the microphone and outputting the sound from the speaker.

  According to the means C-3, it is possible to adjust the sound picked up by the microphone, and it is possible to prevent a situation in which a loud sound or abnormal sound is output from the speaker until it is harsh. The sound processing means may include means for converting the sound picked up by the microphone into a sound signal, and a limiter or a compressor.

  Means C-4. The sealed space is a game area where a game ball fired by a launching device is guided, and the microphone picks up the sound of the game area and outputs it from the speaker C-2 or C- 3. The gaming machine according to 3.

  According to the means C-4, for example, a soundproofing means for suppressing the vibration of the game area constituting part that defines the game area is provided, or the structure (material, thickness, arrangement, etc.) of the game area constituting part itself is changed. Thus, even if it becomes difficult to hear the sound generated in the game area, it can be compensated by using a microphone and a speaker. For this reason, the game can be fully enjoyed even for a player who wants to enjoy the emotion such as the sound of the game ball being hit by the game nail in the game area. Also, even if you keep an eye on the game area (even if you close your eyes or have a conversation with someone), you can hear the sound of the game ball playing from the game area so that the game ball can be accurately fired. You can figure out what is being done.

Means C-5. A game area in which game balls launched by the launching device are guided;
A winning means (a variable winning device, a general winning opening, etc.) that is installed in the gaming area and into which a game ball moving in the gaming area can enter,
A payout means (a payout mechanism such as a payout control device or a payout motor) for paying out a predetermined number of game balls when a game ball enters the winning means;
A ball tray (such as an upper plate) to which game balls paid out by the payout means are supplied,
The ball tray is provided with a transparent or translucent lid that closes the upper part of the storage space for storing the game ball paid out by the payout means,
The game machine according to any one of means C-2 to C-4, wherein the sealed space is the storage space of the ball tray.

  According to the means C-5, even if it becomes difficult to hear the sound that the game ball is supplied to the ball tray by providing the lid on the ball tray, it can be compensated by using the microphone and the speaker. For this reason, it is possible to more surely understand that the game ball has been supplied to the ball tray, for example, a supply button or the like by misunderstanding that the game ball has not been supplied even though the game ball has already been supplied. Can be prevented from being pushed. Furthermore, in the special game state (big hit state) advantageous to the player, due to the absence of the sound of the game balls to be paid out (not knowing that the number of acquired game balls is increasing), It is possible to prevent a situation in which the satisfaction is reduced and, in turn, the interest is reduced.

  Means C-6. The game according to any one of means C-2 to C-5, wherein the microphone is provided with a wall having a hole of a size in which a game ball cannot enter the sealed space. Machine.

  According to the means C-6, the microphone can be protected. Furthermore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the game ball picks up a relatively loud sound that hits the microphone.

  Means C-7. Means C-2 provided with a microphone sound adjustment operation means provided so that a player can operate, and is capable of adjusting the volume of the sound in the sealed space picked up by the microphone and output from the speaker. Thru | or the game machine in any one of C-6.

  According to the means C-7, it is possible to adjust the volume of the sound in the sealed space output from the speaker according to the player's preference, and the game can be played comfortably. For example, a player who dislikes sound generated in a sealed space or a player who wants to enjoy the sound (music) of a gaming machine can reduce the volume of sound in the sealed space.

  Means C-8. The speaker is provided at least in the vicinity of the sealed space, and the sound of the sealed space picked up by the microphone is output from the speaker provided in the vicinity of the sealed space. The gaming machine according to any one of C-2 to C-7.

  According to the means C-8, since the sound source (sealed space) and the sound output place (speaker) are close to each other, the sound picked up by the microphone without any sense of incongruity is smoothly accepted as the sound generated in the sealed space. be able to.

Means C-9. Credit storage means for storing the number of game balls that can be paid out to the player,
The player can exchange data indicating the number of game balls stored in the credit storage means with a portable storage medium,
The means C- is characterized in that when the data of the number of game balls stored in the credit storage means is transferred to the storage medium, a sound of the game ball recorded in advance is output from the speaker. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to C-8.

  According to the means C-9, even if the exchange of the game balls is digital, by reproducing the analog part even a little, the acquired game balls that were tasted in the case of analog can be stored in a box (so-called dollar box). Satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment can be reproduced as when moving.

Means C-10. Credit storage means for storing the number of game balls that can be paid out to the player,
The player can exchange data indicating the number of game balls stored in the credit storage means with a portable storage medium,
A ball tray for paying out a predetermined number of game balls based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
The ball tray includes a storage unit capable of storing game balls, and a ball removal operation unit capable of discharging the game balls stored in the storage unit to the back side of the gaming machine in accordance with a player's operation. ,
Detecting means for detecting a game ball discharged to the back side of the gaming machine by the ball removing operation means;
A counter for counting detection by the detection means,
By operating the ball removal operation means, the data of the number of game balls stored in the credit storage means can be transferred to the storage medium, and the game balls stored in the credit storage means The means C-1 to C-8 are characterized in that, when transferring a number of data to the storage medium, sound picked up by the microphone provided corresponding to the storage section is output from the speaker. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to the means C-10, as in the case of the means C-9, even if the exchange of the game balls is digital, the analog part can be reproduced even a little, so that it can be tasted in the analog case. Satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment can be reproduced as when the acquired game ball is transferred to a box (so-called dollar box). In this means, the sound source of the moving sound of the game ball output from the speaker when the credit data is transferred to the storage medium is not recorded in advance, but the sound of the game ball moving in the ball tray is It will be picked up at. Thereby, the moving sound of the game ball that flows when the credit data is transferred can be made more realistic.

Means D-1. A microphone that picks up sound generated in a predetermined area;
A gaming machine comprising a speaker capable of outputting sound picked up by the microphone.

  In the pachinko machine, various sounds are generated in addition to the sound output from the speaker. However, in developing a pachinko machine, it may be difficult to hear sounds generated in a predetermined area due to the addition of a predetermined configuration. In this case, while the noise of the entire game hall is suppressed, it is difficult to obtain information obtained from the sound generated in the predetermined area, or it is less interesting for the player who likes the sound generated in the area. There is a concern that

  In this regard, according to the means D-1, the sound generated in the predetermined area can be picked up by the microphone and output from the speaker. In this way, once a sound generated in a predetermined area is taken in as an audio signal, the sound is output in a processed form instead of as it is, or the sound is output in another rendering mode (another audio mode, display mode, etc.) You can perform a production that is entangled. Accordingly, it is possible to diversify the production mode. In addition, in a configuration in which it is difficult for the player to directly hear the sound generated in the predetermined area, it is possible to output the sound so as to be surely heard by the player via the speaker. That is, regardless of whether it is intentional or not, when a configuration is added to the gaming machine that makes it difficult for the player to hear the sound generated in the predetermined area, the sound generated in the predetermined area remains difficult to hear. Of course, the volume can be adjusted to compensate for the difficulty of hearing, or the volume can be increased. Therefore, according to the situation, it is possible to appropriately adjust and output the sound generated in the predetermined area. As a result, the sound environment is improved (the sound of the gaming machine in which the game is played becomes easier to hear, the game hall The overall noise is reduced, and adverse effects on the ears of the player and hall staff can be reduced).

  It should be noted that in game machines, the sound when game values such as game balls and medals are paid out, and in pachinko machines, when the game balls flow down the game area, the various functions in which the game balls are arranged in the game area A collision sound in the case of being hit by an object or a game nail or colliding with a transparent plate-like body defining the front side of the game area, a sound of a launching device for launching a game ball, or the like is generated. These sounds are by no means small, and the sound from the loudspeakers accompanying the production etc. is also output at a relatively high volume so as not to be defeated by such sounds. As a result, the noise of the entire game hall is increased, which can adversely affect the ears of players and employees. In addition, there is a concern that surrounding sounds are noisy and a situation in which the sound of the gaming machine being played cannot be heard well.

On the other hand, by reducing the volume of the game value payout sound and the like, it becomes easier to hear the sound from the speaker, and it can be sufficiently heard even if the volume of the speaker is lowered. As a result, noise in the entire game hall can be reduced, and adverse effects on the ears of the player and employees can be reduced. Furthermore, by installing the microphone of the means 1 at a position where the above-mentioned game value payout sound can be picked up, the volume of the sound picked up by the microphone can be effectively raised and lowered according to the situation and output. it can. Therefore, it is avoided that the force is reduced as in the case where the volume of the sound such as the above-mentioned payout sound is simply reduced or that the information on the wrinkle obtained from the sound cannot be obtained. A means D-2. Voice data storage means for storing a plurality of patterns of voice data in advance;
An audio means configured to convert audio data into an audio signal and capable of outputting a plurality of audio signals simultaneously;
A speaker that converts the audio signal into audio;
The voice means is
Equipped with multiple channels that can input audio signals,
The audio signals input to the plurality of channels are combined and configured to be output to the speaker.
Channel volume adjusting means capable of adjusting the volume of the audio signal input to each channel;
Reference is made when the sound picked up by the microphone is output in a predetermined channel, and the sound pattern or / and various gaming states output in another channel and the volume of the sound picked up by the microphone A gaming machine according to means D-1, further comprising a microphone volume adjustment table for storing a correspondence relationship.

  According to the means D-2, the volume of the sound picked up by the microphone (microphone volume) can be adjusted simply and smoothly according to various situations, and the process of setting the microphone volume can be performed accurately and quickly. Can be executed. Furthermore, the audio data stored in the audio data storage means and the sound picked up by the microphone (microphone sound) can be reproduced simultaneously on different channels, and the volume of each can be adjusted. ing. Therefore, the voice mode can be changed more freely, the degree of freedom of production can be improved, and diversification of production by sound can be easily achieved.

  Means D-3. The sound picked up by the microphone is output from the speaker by inputting the sound signal to the channel that is also used for outputting sound data other than the sound picked up by the microphone. A gaming machine according to D-2.

  According to the means D-3, although a plurality of channels are provided, a channel dedicated to the sound picked up by the microphone (microphone sound) is not provided. For this reason, the number of channels used at the same time (simultaneously) can be reduced as much as possible, or a variety of audio modes can be derived by utilizing a plurality of channels to the maximum. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the situation where the number of channels that are not frequently used is unnecessarily increased by successfully working with the minimum number of channels, while simplifying the configuration (improving cost effectiveness, etc.) In addition, diversification of production using voice can be achieved.

  Means D-4. The gaming machine according to means D-2 or D-3, wherein a sound processing means capable of changing a waveform of a sound signal input to the channel is provided.

  According to the means D-4, the sound picked up by the microphone can be appropriately processed to prevent the sound picked up by the microphone from becoming noise, or the sound picked up by the microphone is used for the production. You can do it. For example, when a compressor or limiter is installed, if the sound picked up by the microphone is too loud, the sound exceeding a certain volume is compressed by the compressor or crushed by the limiter to prevent sound cracking etc. It is possible to avoid a situation in which a loud and annoying sound is output from the speaker. Furthermore, for example, when providing an effector that can change the sound quality (timbre, degree of reverberation, etc.) of the sound picked up by the microphone, the sound quality of the sound picked up by the microphone is changed to provide a state suggestion effect, etc. Or other effects (sound based on audio data, display performed by the display means, etc.) can be performed (collaborated). By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to derive more diverse sounds while preventing generation of unpleasant sounds.

  Means D-5. The means according to any one of means D-1 to D-4, comprising a microphone sound adjustment operation means that is provided so that a player can operate and is capable of adjusting a volume of a sound picked up by the microphone. Gaming machine.

  According to the means D-5, the microphone volume can be adjusted according to the player's preference, and the game can be performed comfortably. For example, a player who dislikes a microphone sound or a player who wants to enjoy the voice (music) of a gaming machine can reduce the microphone volume. If a microphone sound adjustment operation means is provided, a diode or the like may be installed in the middle so that a signal is not sent from the channel side to the control device side by using the microphone sound adjustment operation means as an unauthorized step. Good. In addition, as an operation part of the microphone sound adjustment operation means, a rotatable, slidable knob, button, sensor, touch panel, or the like can be employed.

Means D-6. A game area formed in front of a game board and guided by a game ball fired by a launcher;
Any of the means D-1 to D-5, wherein the microphone is provided at a position where the sound of the gaming area can be picked up (a position facing or adjacent to the gaming area). The gaming machine described.

  For example, a means for suppressing the vibration of the game area component that demarcates the game area is provided, or the game area component itself is changed in configuration (material, thickness, arrangement, etc.). If soundproofing measures are taken in the area, the game machine music output from the speaker or the like can be fully enjoyed, but if the soundproofing measures are over, the original sound of the gaming machine, that is, the game ball is nailed. It may be difficult to hear sounds or the like that are played.

  In this regard, according to the means D-6, since the sound of the game area is picked up by the microphone and the sound can be output from the speaker, even a player who wants to enjoy the sound of the game ball can play the game sufficiently. You can enjoy it. Also, even if you keep an eye on the game area (even if you close your eyes or talk to someone), you can hear the sound of the game ball flowing down the game area, so that the game ball You can see what is going on.

  In addition, it is good also as providing the sound-insulation means which suppresses the vibration of the game area structure part which demarcates the said game area. In addition, the microphone may be provided with a wall having a hole having a size in which a game ball cannot enter the sealed space. In this case, the microphone can be protected. Furthermore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the game ball picks up a relatively loud sound that hits the microphone. In addition, the game apparatus includes variable winning means for changing the state between a closed state in which a game ball moving in the game area is difficult or impossible to enter and an open state in which the game ball is easy to enter, and the variable winning means is in an open state. The special game state may be configured such that the volume of the sound in the game area picked up by the microphone is lower or muted than in the normal game state other than the special game state.

Means D-7. A game area formed in front of the game board and guided by a game ball fired by a launcher;
A winning means (a variable winning device, a general winning opening, etc.) that is installed in the gaming area and into which a game ball moving in the gaming area can enter,
A payout means (a payout mechanism such as a payout control device or a payout motor) for paying out a predetermined number of game balls when a game ball enters the winning means;
A ball tray (such as an upper plate) to which game balls paid out by the payout means are supplied;
Credit storage means for storing the number of unpaid game balls out of the game balls paid out according to the game balls entering the winning means,
The ball receiving tray includes a transparent or translucent lid that closes an upper portion of a storage portion that stores the game balls paid out by the payout means,
Means D-1 to D-6, wherein the microphone is provided at a position where the sound of the storage part of the ball tray can be picked up (a position facing or adjacent to the storage part). A gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to the means D-7, even if it becomes difficult to hear the sound of the game ball being supplied to the ball receiving tray due to the lid provided on the ball receiving tray, it can be compensated by using the microphone and the speaker. For this reason, in the special game state (big win state) advantageous to the player, due to the absence of the sound of the game balls that are paid out (the fact that the number of acquired game balls has not increased), It is possible to prevent a situation in which the satisfaction is reduced and, in turn, the interest is reduced. In addition, since it is possible to more surely know that the game ball has been supplied to the ball tray, for example, not only when the game ball enters the winning means, but also when borrowing the game ball when starting the game In the configuration in which game balls are supplied to the ball tray, it is assumed that the game balls are already supplied even though the game balls are already supplied. Can also be suppressed.

Means D-8. The microphone is provided at a position where the player's voice can be picked up,
Voice recognition means for recognizing sound input to the microphone;
Microphone sound storage means for storing the sound picked up by the microphone in the form of digital data;
The game according to any one of means D-1 to D-7, comprising: corresponding image generation means for analyzing sound data stored in the microphone sound storage means and creating a corresponding image Machine.

  According to the means D-8, the voice of the player and the image of the gaming machine are collaborated (for example, the character or the role of the gaming machine appearing on the predetermined display device of the gaming machine according to the voice of the player) When an object moves or a story is produced, the voice of the player can be dubbed), and the interest can be improved. It should be noted that it is desirable to set an upper limit on the number of times the player's voice is reproduced, more specifically, once (requires input each time for reproduction). In addition, in order to avoid using only such a function without playing a game, such a function can be used in a special gaming state that is advantageous for a player who occurs when winning in a predetermined lottery. In addition, it is desirable to be in a variable display for teaching the results of various lotteries.

Means D-9. Lottery means for performing lottery based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A variable display means configured to display a plurality of identification information, wherein the identification information is variably displayed, and the identification information is stopped and displayed in a manner according to the result of the lottery by the lottery means;
Provided so as to block the front of the variable display means, the variable display means is visible from the front, and includes a transparent plate-like body that prevents external contact with the variable display means,
The gaming machine according to any one of means D-1 to D-8, wherein the speaker is constituted by the plate-like body.

  According to the means D-9, the sound effect can be performed more dynamically. Further, for example, in response to the means D-6, the player can more naturally accept the sound of the game area picked up by the microphone.

  Means D-10. Voice recognition means for recognizing a sound input to the microphone, and a consonance sound generation means capable of outputting a consonance sound corresponding to the sound recognized by the voice recognition means from the speaker. A gaming machine according to any one of means D-1 to D-9.

  According to the means D-10, it is possible to further diversify the sound production in which the player participates. Also, by providing voice recognition means, a chord can be generated according to the pitch of the sound input to the microphone, and a sound generated on the gaming machine side corresponding to the sound input to the microphone is output. By doing so, it is possible to avoid a situation in which a dissonance is generated.

  The basic configuration of various gaming machines to which the above means are applied is shown below.

  A. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a ball game machine. As a more detailed mode example, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a launching means (shot motor, etc.) for playing and launching a game ball based on an operation of the operation means, A ball ball game machine including a game area where a game ball is guided and each ball entry means (general prize opening, variable prize winning device, operation opening, etc.) arranged in the game area.

  B. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a bullet ball gaming machine having a gaming area extending in a substantially vertical direction. As a more detailed mode example, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a launching means (shot motor, etc.) for playing and launching a game ball based on an operation of the operation means, The game balls are guided and extended along a substantially vertical direction (for example, the game area is constituted by a game board surface), and each ball entry means (general winning mouth, And a ball game machine configured to be able to visually recognize the behavior of a game ball flowing down the game area.

  C. The gaming machine in each of the above means or each of the above ball game machines is a pachinko machine or a gaming machine equivalent to a pachinko machine.

  D. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a revolving type gaming machine such as a slot machine. As a more detailed mode example, “a discriminating information string (a symbol string; specifically a rotating body such as a reel or a belt with a symbol) made up of a plurality of identification information (symbols) is variably displayed (specifically, a reel Variable display means (specifically, a rotating unit such as a reel unit) that stops and displays the identification information sequence after the rotation of the starting information means. The identification information (symbol) starts to fluctuate and the identification information (symbol) fluctuates due to the operation of the stop operation means (specifically, the stop button). A spinning-type gaming machine configured to be given game value on condition that the information is specific identification information.

  E. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a gaming machine of a type in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused (especially a gaming machine of a slot machine specification using a gaming ball as a gaming medium). As a more detailed mode example, “a discriminating information string (a symbol string; specifically a rotating body such as a reel or a belt with a symbol) made up of a plurality of identification information (symbols) is variably displayed (specifically, a reel Variable display means (specifically, a rotating unit such as a reel unit) that stops and displays the identification information sequence after the rotation of the starting information means. The identification information (symbol) starts to fluctuate and the identification information (symbol) fluctuates due to the operation of the stop operation means (specifically, the stop button). The game value is provided on the condition that the information is specific identification information, and a ball receiving tray (upper plate or the like) is further provided, taking-in means for taking the game ball from the ball receiving tray, and the ball receiving tray Payout means for paying out game balls Comprising a configuration and gaming machine "and the like as starting condition of the game is satisfied by the game ball is captured by the capturing means.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 32 ... Variable winning device, 33 ... Start winning unit, 33a ... Top winning port, 33b ... Lower winning port, 42 ... Decorative symbol display device, 43L, 43R ... Special display device, 46 ... Holding lamp, 224a , 224b ... Start winning switch, 261 ... Main controller, 262 ... Sub controller, 264 ... Audio composition unit.

Claims (1)

Voice data storage means for storing a plurality of patterns of voice data in advance;
An audio means configured to convert audio data into an audio signal and capable of outputting a plurality of audio signals simultaneously;
A speaker that converts the audio signal into audio;
The voice means is
Provided with a plurality of channels capable of inputting an audio signal and an amplifier for amplifying the audio signal,
The audio signals input to the plurality of channels are combined and configured to be output to the speaker.
The audio signal of the same audio data can be started simultaneously on a plurality of the channels,
By increasing the number of the channels in which the audio signals of the same audio data are simultaneously reproduced at a predetermined volume that is audible to the player, the volume of the audio signals simultaneously reproduced in the plurality of channels is increased from the speaker. And reducing the number of channels in which the audio signals of the same audio data are simultaneously reproduced at the predetermined volume, thereby reducing the volume output from the speaker of the audio signals simultaneously reproduced in the plurality of channels. Is configured to be possible
The audio data stored in the audio data storage means includes simultaneously reproduced music audio data that is audio data of music,
When the audio signal of the simultaneously reproduced music audio data is reproduced, the audio signal of the same simultaneously reproduced music audio data is simultaneously started to be reproduced on a plurality of the channels,
The simultaneously reproduced music audio data is divided into a strong scene corresponding part corresponding to a scene with a high volume of the music and a weak scene corresponding part corresponding to a scene with a relatively low volume of the music,
In the strong scene corresponding unit, the number of the channels in which the audio signal of the same simultaneously played music audio data is reproduced at a volume audible to the player is larger than in the weak scene corresponding unit. Machine.

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