JP2018068635A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of increasing amusement in a performance which notifies a transition to a specific game state.SOLUTION: A sub control device 262 performs control such that a sound output unit 24 outputs first to third specific sounds (19, 17, 15 kHz) within a predetermined specific sound performance period, on the basis of establishment of a predetermined condition. The sub control device 262, within a specific sound performance period, sets first to third specific sound effective determination periods in which an operation of a performance button 80 is effective during the output of the first to third specific sounds. The sub control device 262, on the basis of an operation of the performance button 80 during the first to third specific sound effective determination periods, grasps audible frequency bands (19, 17, 15 kHz) which a player was able to hear. The audible frequency band is higher as the age group of the player is lower, while the audible frequency band is lower as the age group of the player is higher. The sub control device 262, on the basis of the fact that the audible frequency band is grasped, makes timing in which a transition to a specific game state is notified different.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 49

Description

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

  Conventional examples of gaming machines include pachinko machines and slot machines. Some gaming machines of this type notify the transition to a specific gaming state by voice or image (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-90765 A (first and second pages)

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.
In other words, in the conventional gaming machine, the effect of informing the transition to the specific game state is performed in a uniform manner regardless of the difference of the players. There is a problem that it is difficult to improve.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a situation etc., Comprising: It aims at providing the gaming machine which can improve the interest property of the effect which alert | reports the transfer to a specific game state.

In order to achieve such an object, the present invention has the following configuration.
That is, the invention described in claim 1
In a gaming machine that transitions to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined transition condition is established,
Information output means for outputting auditory information, visual information, tactile information, or olfactory information that can be perceptually, visually, tactilely or olfactoryly recognized as the game progresses;
Information output control means for controlling the output of information by the information output means;
Operating means for receiving the player's operation,
The information output control means includes
Based on the establishment of the predetermined transition condition, specific auditory information having a plurality of levels at different time points that can be recognized first by the player within the specific information effect period provided before the transition to the specific gaming state. Specific information output control means for controlling the output of specific visual information, specific tactile information or specific odor information,
Setting means for setting an effective period during which the operation of the operation means is valid during the output of the specific auditory information, the specific visual information, the specific tactile information, or the specific odor information within the specific information effect period;
Grasping means for grasping the level of the specific auditory information, the specific visual information, the specific tactile information or the specific odor information that the player can recognize based on the operation means being operated during the effective period;
Specific notification control means for determining a timing for notifying the transition to the specific gaming state based on the grasp of the level, and notifying the transition to the specific gaming state at the determined timing. It is characterized by that.

The present invention has the following configuration in order to achieve such an object.
That is, the invention described in claim 2
In a gaming machine that transitions to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined transition condition is established,
Audio output means for outputting audio in accordance with the progress of the game;
Voice output control means for controlling the output of voice to the voice output means;
Operating means for receiving the player's operation,
The audio output control means includes
Based on the establishment of the predetermined transition condition, it has a frequency band of a predetermined height that can be listened to by only a part of the players within the specific information effect period provided before the transition to the specific gaming state. Specific sound output control means for performing control to enable the audio output means to output a high frequency band specific sound and a low frequency band specific sound having a lower frequency band than the high frequency band specific sound;
Setting means for setting an effective period for validating the operation of the operation means during the output when the high frequency band specific sound is output and during the output when the low frequency band specific sound is output When,
Grasping means for grasping an audible frequency band that the player was able to hear based on the operation means being operated during the effective period;
Based on the grasp of the audible frequency band, a timing for notifying the transition to the specific gaming state is determined, and a specific notification control means for notifying the transition to the specific gaming state at the determined timing; It is characterized by providing.

  According to the gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention, the player tries to better recognize the specific auditory information, the specific visual information, the specific tactile information, or the specific odor information, so the transition to the specific gaming state is made. It is possible to improve the interest of the effect of notification.

  Further, according to the gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention, the player tries to recognize the audible frequency band as much as possible according to his / her age group, so the transition to the specific gaming state It is possible to improve the interest of the effect of informing the user.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of Example 1 of the present invention. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. FIG. 5 is a main part of the block diagram shown in FIG. 4. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of a 3rd symbol display apparatus. 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 1st symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows payout control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball control process. It is a flowchart which shows a ball rental control process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by a sub control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process by a sub control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the frame button input monitoring and effect process by a sub control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation button input monitoring and presentation process by a sub control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the production execution management process by a sub-control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the specific sound listening determination process by a sub-control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the specific sound output period setting process by a sub-control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the opening / closing mode (big hit) display setting process by a sub control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display mode setting process by a sub control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the one notification sound determination process by a sub control apparatus. (A) (b) is a figure which shows the one notification sound determination table which a sub control apparatus memorize | stores. It is a flowchart which shows the one notification notification effect process by a sub control apparatus. (A) is a flowchart which shows the normal process of a display control apparatus, (b) is a flowchart which shows switching processes, such as a display mode, by a display control apparatus. (A) is a flowchart which shows a normal audio | voice output process, (b) is a flowchart which shows a specific sound and one notification sound output process. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of a specific sound output effect and one notification notification effect. 6 is a main part of a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of Embodiment 2. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a specific sound output period setting process performed by a sub-control device according to a second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a switching process of a display mode and the like by the display control apparatus according to the second embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating reach promotion production. 7 is a main part of a block portion showing an electrical configuration of Embodiment 3. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a start winning process according to the third embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch lottery processing. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a specific sound output period setting process according to the third embodiment. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a variable display mode setting process according to a third embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating a prefetch effect. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a main part of an electrical configuration according to a fourth embodiment. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a variable display mode setting process by a sub-control device according to a fourth embodiment. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a specific sound output period setting process by a sub-control device according to a fourth embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating step-up notice effect. It is a front view of the game board of Example 5. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a main part of electrical connection according to a fifth embodiment. It is a figure explaining the opening number suggestion effect and the advantageous game state suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline of the game system of the pachinko machine of Example 6. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the menu display process by a sub control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the password input process by a sub control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the code display process for game completion by a sub-control apparatus. It is a menu screen for gaming machine-linked games. It is a flowchart which shows a gaming machine cooperation game server process.

  Hereinafter, various embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

Example 1 is an example of the present invention and the invention described in (A system) described later.
The pachinko machine of Example 1 is demonstrated in detail based on drawing. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 30. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 5 is a main part of the block diagram shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the display contents of the third symbol display device 42.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and is fixed to a game island of a game hall (hole), and one side portion (for example, a front surface) of the outer frame 11. The inner frame 12 is supported so as to be openable / closable with respect to the outer frame 11 with the left-hand side in view) as the opening / closing axis J1, and the inner frame with one side portion (for example, the left-hand side in front view) as the opening / closing axis J2. And a front frame set 14 that can be freely opened and closed.

  The outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by a wooden plate material, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a machine screw. In the present embodiment, for example, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm) and the outer dimension in the left and right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

  The inner frame 12 roughly includes a resin base 12a as a main member that forms the outer shape thereof, and a game board 30 attached to the resin base 12a. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the inner frame 12 includes a front frame set 14 that can be freely opened on the front side of the resin base 12a.

  Here, the front frame set 14 will be described in a little more detail.

  When the front frame set 14 is viewed from the front, as shown in FIG. 1, the lower pan portion 13 located at the lowermost portion, the upper pan portion 21 located above the lower pan portion 13, and the upper pan portion And a glass frame portion 23 located on the upper side of 21.

  By attaching the lower plate part 13, the upper plate part 21, and the glass frame part 23 to the respective portions on the front side of the base plate body (not shown) that is a resin molded part of the front frame set 14, the front frame set 14. Is configured.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the lower platen portion 13 is a component in which the components that form the lower plate 15 and the components that surround the component are integrated, and is positioned at the lowermost portion of the front frame set 14. The base plate (not shown) is fixed to the lowermost portion by a fastener such as a screw when viewed from the front. The lower plate part 13 includes a lower plate 15 and a ball removal lever 17 on the front side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the lower tray 15 as a ball tray is provided at the left side of the large three-dimensional character portion 25 in the front view of the pachinko machine 10, and is about half the width of the front frame set 14. The game ball discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower plate 15. The ball removal lever 17 is for removing (discharging) the game ball in the lower plate 15, and by moving the ball removal lever 17 to the left in FIG. 1, a predetermined position (on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15 ( For example, a circular discharge portion formed at a substantially central position) is opened, and a game ball stored in the lower plate 15 can be pulled out downward through the open circular discharge portion on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the upper plate portion 21 is a component in which the components that form the upper plate 19 and the components that surround the component are integrated, and the lower portion of the front frame set 14 (the lower plate 15 described above). The base plate body (not shown) is fixed to the lower portion of the base plate body (not shown) by a fastener such as a screw so as to be positioned at the upper position), and is provided with an upper plate 19 as a tray for playing balls. Here, the upper plate 19 is a ball receiving tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them to the launching device 229 while aligning them in a line.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper plate part 21 is provided with various operation buttons operated by the player on the upper surface portion. As these operation buttons, there are an effect button 80 provided at a location near the ball storage space of the upper plate 19 on the upper surface portion of the upper plate portion 21, and a position on the near side of the effect button 80 (to the player than the effect button 80). An upper selection button 71, a lower selection button 72, a left selection button 73, and a right selection button 74 (in a general term, selection buttons 71 to 74) arranged side by side in the vicinity). The effect button 80 corresponds to the operation means of the present invention. The operation means may be an operation means other than the push button type, for example, a lever type or a touch sensor type.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the glass frame portion 23 includes a window portion 101 formed on the upper side of the upper plate portion 21, and various electric decoration portions (first electric decoration portion 300) provided around the window portion 101. , A second electrical decoration unit 302 and a third electrical decoration unit 304) and sound output units 24a and 24b. The sound output unit 24a includes a speaker that outputs normal sound in a frequency band that is output as the normal game progresses. As will be described later, the sound output unit 24b is a specific sound having a predetermined frequency band (for example, 19 kHz) that can be listened to by only a part of the players, or a lower frequency band (17 kHz, 15 kHz). Is also output. Therefore, the sound output unit 24b includes a speaker that can output even a high frequency band of such a specific sound. The sound output units 24a and 24b correspond to the sound output means of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the sound output unit 24 is provided at two places on the left and right of the upper part of the front frame set 14 in a front view, and outputs sound from speakers provided in the front frame set 14 or at the back position. Are formed with a plurality of output ports. Only a part of the output port is shown in FIG. 1, and the whole illustration is omitted.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 has a game area 30a (see FIG. 3) of the game board 30 at the center of the glass frame part 23 located above the upper plate part 21. A window portion 101 having a substantially vertically elliptical shape is formed so that most can be visually recognized from the outside. Specifically, the window portion 101 has a substantially vertically long oval shape, and has a hollow (opening portion 101a) in the center, and a glass unit (not shown) is covered with a glass plate 137 having a substantially vertically long oval shape or the like. Is attached to the back side of the front frame set 14. This glass unit has a double glass structure in which two glass plates 137 are arranged close to each other in the front-rear direction. The substantially central portion of the window 101 may be linear, and the glass plate 137 may be matched to the shape. The glass plate 137 is not limited to glass, and any material may be used as long as it is a transparent plate having a predetermined strength.

  Furthermore, the glass frame part 23 is provided with the 1st electrical decoration part 300, the 2nd electrical decoration part 302, and the 3rd electrical decoration part 304 around the window part 101, as shown in FIG. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 includes a first electrical decoration unit 300 (left electrical decoration unit) that includes an LED or the like in the left portion around the window 101 in a front view. ) In the right part around the window part 101, the second electric decoration part 302 (right-side electric decoration part) containing the LED etc., and the third electric part containing the LED etc. in the upper part around the window part 101. The decoration part 304 (upper electrical decoration part) is provided. These lighting parts play a role of enhancing the effect of the game by changing the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach.

  In the pachinko machine 10, the first electric decoration unit 300, the second electric decoration unit 302, and the third electric decoration unit 304 function as jackpot lamps, and are turned on and blinking at the jackpot to notify that the jackpot is being hit. To do. In addition, the first and second illumination units 300 and 302 of the pachinko machine 10 are provided with a prize ball lamp 105 that is lit during the payout of the prize ball and an error display lamp 106 that is lit when a predetermined error occurs. Yes.

  In addition, a small window 107 made of a transparent resin is provided at a lower right corner of the periphery of the window 101 so that a part of the surface of the inner frame 12 and the surface of the game board 30 can be visually recognized. Since the predetermined portion of the small window 107 is flat, the certificate paper or the like attached to the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be suitably read from the flat portion of the small window 107 by a machine.

  Further, a ball lending operation unit 120 is disposed at the lower right of the window unit 101, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121 and a return button 122. When the lending operation unit 120 is operated in a state where a bill or a card (for example, a prepaid card) is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, according to the operation. Game balls are rented out. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The lending operation unit 120 may be further provided with a frequency display unit (not shown). This frequency display unit (not shown) displays the remaining amount information such as a card. It should be noted that the ball rental operation unit 120 is not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, that is, a so-called cash machine. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. Thereby, the common use of the lending operation unit of the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine can be achieved.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 30 is provided with a game board 30 b having a rectangular shape (for example, plywood) in the front view and having a shape in which both left corners are removed. The outer side of the rails 51 and 52 to be attached is attached in contact with the back side of the resin base 12a of the inner frame 12. The game area 30a, which is a substantially central portion on the front side of the game board 30, is passed through the glass plate 137 of the window 101 shown in FIG. 1 of the base plate body (not shown) of the front frame set 14 shown in FIG. It is visible from the front outside of the frame set 14.

  In addition, the game board 30 includes a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, a starting winning device 33 (for example, an operation chucker), a third starting port 34 (for example, a through gate), and a variable display unit 35. The general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the starting winning device 33, the third starting port 34, and the variable display device unit 35 are respectively disposed in the through holes formed by router processing in the game board 30. The game board 30 is attached from the front side with a wood screw or the like.

  The start winning device 33 is composed of a single winning device in which a first start port 33a (for example, an operation chucker) and a second start port 33b (for example, an operation chucker) are arranged vertically from the top. Yes. The first start port 33a on the upper side is provided with an operation port switch (passage detection switch) (not shown) for the first start port 33a. It is detected by an operation port switch for the first start port 33a. The lower second start port 33b is provided with an unillustrated operating port switch (passage detection switch) for the second start port 33b. It is detected by the operation port switch for the second start port 33b. In either case of entering the game ball into the first start port 33a on the upper side or entering the game ball into the second start port 33b on the lower side, it is a start prize. There is no change, and those balls can be detected individually.

  In addition, a ball entering the general winning award 31 is detected by a detection switch (a winning port switch not shown), and a ball entering the variable winning device 32 is detected by a detection switch (a count switch not shown). Based on the output of the detection switch, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15).

  For example, in the case of entering the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b, three prize balls are paid out. In addition, in the case of entering the general winning opening 31 and the variable winning device 32, ten prize balls are paid out. In addition, the number of these prize balls is arbitrary and may be various.

  Note that a game ball enters the third start port 34 and the detected ball is detected by a detection switch (passage detection switch not shown), but even if it enters the third start port 34, The payout of game balls is not executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and game balls that have not entered the various winning devices or the like pass through the out port 36 in a ball discharge path (not shown). You will be guided toward. A number of nails 39 are implanted in the game board 30 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball, and various members (instruments) such as a windmill 37 are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the variable display device unit 35 variably displays the first symbol (for example, special symbol) as identification information with a winning at the first starting port 33 a and the second starting port 33 b as a trigger. Triggered by the passage of the first symbol display device 40 and the third starting port 34, the second symbol display device 41 for variably displaying the second symbol (for example, a normal symbol), the first starting port 33a, the second A third symbol display device 42 that displays a third symbol (for example, a decorative symbol) in a variable manner with a winning at the start port 33b as a trigger is provided. The third symbol display device 42 corresponds to the display means of the present invention. The display means is a display means other than the third symbol display device 42, for example, a display device dedicated to display effects, or a light-transmitting resin such as an acrylic panel capable of displaying an image provided instead of or together with the glass plate 137. It may be a plate.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first symbol display device 40 is, for example, a first segment display that is a segment display (for example, a 7-segment LED display with a decimal point) in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner. A portion 40a is provided. The first segment display unit 40a performs variable emission based on the ball entering the first start port 33a or the second start port 33b. Furthermore, the 1st symbol display apparatus 40 is provided with the holding | maintenance lamp 40c which shows the holding | maintenance number of the variable display in the 1st segment display part 40a, as shown in FIG.

  The first segment display unit 40a displays the variation of the first symbol by changing the light emission of each segment light emitting unit randomly or in sequence based on the ball entering the first start port 33a or the second start port 33b. When a state (in this embodiment, the light emission fluctuation mode of each segment light emitting portion) is generated and the light emission fluctuation is stopped, for example, when the first symbol (for example, a number or a letter) is displayed and lighted, a probable big hit (specific hit) is meant. When the second symbol (for example, numbers or letters) is displayed in a flashing manner, the latent probability variation big hit (latent specific hit) is indicated, and when the third symbol (for example, numbers or letters) is displayed in a flashing manner, a normal big hit (non-specific hit) is indicated. This means that if a fourth symbol (for example, a number or a letter) is displayed in a light-emitting manner, it means that it is out of place. In addition, since the display of the 1st symbol-the 4th symbol by the 1st segment display part 40a does not know what a general player means even if it sees, if a player just sees it, a probable big hit, It is a display that does not know (or is difficult to understand) whether the latent probability variation jackpot, normal jackpot or missed.

  In this way, when the probability variation jackpot (specific hit), the latent probability variation jackpot (latency specific hit), or the normal jackpot (non-specific hit), the variable winning device 32 enters a specific gaming state (for example, a jackpot state) described later.

  In addition, as this 1st symbol display apparatus 40, you may employ | adopt single or several LED of the type which can light-emit at least 2 colors or more. Specifically, as an example of the case where two LEDs capable of emitting red and blue are employed as the first symbol display device 40, for example, by changing the emission color of each LED alternately, A variation display state of a pattern (light emission color mode of each LED) is generated. For example, when both LEDs stop in a red light emission state, a probable big hit (specific hit) is shown, and one LED stops in a red light emission state and the other When the LED of the LED goes off, a latent probability variation big hit (latent specific hit) is indicated, when both LEDs stop in a blue light emitting state, a normal big hit (non-specific hit) is indicated, and when both LEDs stop in a light emitting state of different colors, they come off. Can be mentioned. Further, at least one of the first segment display section 40a and the holding lamp 40c constituting the first symbol display device 40 is used as a display device of another type such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT or a dot matrix display. Or may be configured to be displayed on the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42 in particular. In addition, as a pattern displayed on the first symbol display device 40, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed, or a plurality of types of characters are displayed. A configuration in which colors are displayed is conceivable.

  The second symbol display device 41 includes, for example, a display unit 41a on which “○” is drawn for the second symbol, a display unit 41b on which “x” is drawn for the second symbol, and a holding lamp 41c. When the game ball passes through the third starting port 34, for example, the display symbol (ordinary symbol) by the display units 41a and 41b fluctuates, and when the variation display stops at a predetermined symbol, The two start ports 33b are configured to be activated (opened) for a predetermined time. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the third starting port 34 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times of holding is lit and displayed by the holding lamp 41c. The display units 41a and 41b have LEDs (light emitting diodes) inside thereof, and are configured to be variably displayed by switching the light emission of the LEDs (or lighting of the lamps). Further, at least one of the second symbol display device 41 and the holding lamp 41c may be constituted by other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT or a dot matrix display, and in particular. It is good also as a structure displayed on the display screen 42a of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 42. FIG.

  In the third symbol display device 42, the first symbol display device 40 performs variable display of the first symbol and predetermined display (stop display) on the basis of winning in the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b. In response to this, a variation display of the third symbol and a predetermined display (stop display) are performed accordingly. In addition, in the 3rd symbol display apparatus 42, not only the display effect which triggered the winning to the 1st start opening 33a or the 2nd start opening 33b but the display in the specific game state which transfers after winning a big win Production is performed.

  The 3rd symbol display apparatus 42 is comprised, for example with the liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by the display control apparatus 45 mentioned later. On the third symbol display device 42, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, three decorative symbol rows L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right are displayed. Each of the decorative symbol rows L, M, R is composed of a plurality of decorative symbols, and these decorative symbols are variably displayed on the third symbol display device 42 so as to be scrolled for each of the decorative symbol rows L, M, R. The In the present embodiment, the third symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) includes, for example, a large liquid crystal display of 11 inch size. The variable display device unit 35 is provided with a center frame 47 on the front side of the third symbol display device 42 so as to substantially surround the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42 when viewed from the front. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is adopted as the third symbol display device 42, but other types of image display devices (for example, PDP: plasma display panel, EL: electroluminescence display, organic EL, etc.) May be adopted.

  The variable winning device 32 shown in FIG. 3 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won (or may be in a closed state in which it is difficult to win a prize). It is operated repeatedly in the closed state. Thus, the state in which the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly operated in the open state and the normal closed state in the case of a big win is called a specific gaming state (for example, a big winning state), and the variable winning device 32 has a number of games. Since the ball enters (wins) and a lot of game balls are paid out for the winning, the game state is advantageous to the player. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the number of game balls thrown in (the number of game balls fired into the game area 30a by the launching device 229) is greater than the number of game balls awarded (general winning port 31, variable). More than the normal game state (game ball consumption state) than the number of prize balls paid out based on the entry of game balls into the winning device 32, the first start port 33a, the second start port 33b, etc. It is possible to change the state to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit state) in which the number of balls paid out is larger than the number of game balls inserted.

  More specifically, when a game ball wins the first start port 33a or the second start port 33b, the first segment display unit 40a of the first symbol display device 40 is displayed in a variable manner, and the first segment after the change is stopped. A specific gaming state occurs when the display on the display unit 40a stops at a preset symbol. For example, when the first symbol is displayed in a stopped state, it means that a specific gaming state with a probability variation jackpot (specific per unit) has been won, and when the second symbol is displayed in a stopped state, the latent probability variation jackpot (per unit for latent specifics). This means that you have won the specified game state, and when the 3rd symbol is displayed in a stopped state, this means that you have won the specified game state, which is usually a big jackpot (unspecified), and the 4th symbol is displayed in a stopped state. Means a loss (that is, the player has lost the game).

  When a specific gaming state occurs, the variable winning device 32 is configured such that the big winning opening 32a is in a predetermined open state, and the game ball is likely to win (a big hit state). Specifically, with the passage of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings in the open state as one round, the big winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 rounds). In addition, the number of times that the game ball has passed through the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b is held up to a maximum of four times, and the number of hold times is the hold lamps 40c1, 40c2, 40c3, 40c4 40c)). The hold lamp 40c is lit in order of 40c1, 40c2, 40c3, and 40c4. The hold lamp 40c may have a configuration in which a hold display is performed on a part of the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the game board 30 is provided with two rails 51 and 52 for guiding a game ball launched from the launching device 229 (see FIG. 2) to the upper part of the game board 30. In addition, the game balls launched in accordance with the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18 are guided to a predetermined game area 30a through a ball guide passage 49 described later of the two rails 51 and 52. The two rails 51 and 52 are long metal strip members made of stainless steel, and are attached to the game board 30 in an inner and outer double. The inner rail 51 is formed in a shape excluding a portion from the upper left corner of the substantially vertical ellipse to the lower right corner in the clockwise direction in the front view of the game board 30. The outer rail 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side) faces the inner rail 51. In such a case, a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and a ball guide passage 49 is formed by a portion (the left portion toward the left) where the rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. . The ball guide passage 49 is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is opened.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail 51 (upper left portion in FIG. 3). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide passage 49 between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper portion of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide passage 49 again. Further, in a state where the game board 30 is attached to the inner frame 12, a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball on the outer rail 52 (upper right portion in FIG. 3: a portion corresponding to the tip portion of the outer rail 52). , The return rubber 54 is located. Therefore, the game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and is bounced back. Since the outer rail 52 is made of a long metal strip made of stainless steel, the flight of the game ball can be made smoother, that is, the frictional resistance of the game ball can be reduced. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, from the front-end | tip part (upper right part of FIG. 3) of the outer rail 52 to the right front-end | tip part (lower right part of FIG. 3) of the inner rail 51, the game area | region in the 1st symbol display apparatus 40 is shown. The game area 30a is partitioned by positioning the wall part 56 on the 30a side and the wall part 55 (shown by a broken line in FIG. 3) formed on the inner frame 12.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the lower right corner of the game board 30 is a space for attaching a seal SL (which may be a plate) such as a certificate (for example, a serial number is described). By sticking a sticker SL such as a certificate to the lower right corner of the game board 30, the game board 30 and the certificate can be uniquely defined.

  Next, the game area 30a of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the game area 30 a is partitioned and formed in a substantially vertically long circle shape by inner peripheral portions (inner and outer rails) of the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52. In particular, in this embodiment, the game board 30 The game area 30a partitioned on the board surface is greatly configured.

  In the present embodiment, the game area 30a is viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and the area of the guide rail that is a parallel part of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52 is excluded from the area surrounded by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52. As an area. Accordingly, when the game area 30 a is referred to, the guide rail portion is not included, and therefore the left limit position toward the game area 30 a is specified by the inner rail 51, not by the outer rail 52. The right limit position toward the game area 30a is specified by the wall 55 (a part of the inner frame 12). Further, the lower limit position of the game area 30 a is specified by the inner rail 51. The upper limit position of the game area 30 a is specified by the outer rail 52.

  Although detailed disclosure of the drawings is omitted, game balls are supplied to the launching device 229 one by one from a ball outlet (not shown) of the front frame set 14 (ball outlet leading from the most downstream portion of the upper plate 19). .

  Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 10 has various control boards arranged vertically and horizontally on the back side (actually the back side of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30), and a predetermined control board is stacked on the front and back (see FIG. 2). For example, a payout control board 311a shown in FIG. 4 to be described later is on the front side in a rear view, and a power supply control board of the power supply device 313 and a launch control board of the launch control apparatus 312 are located behind the payout control board 311a. Furthermore, a game ball supply device (payout mechanism unit 352) for supplying game balls, a protective cover 353 made of resin, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided and mounted on a plurality (three) of mounting bases 230 to 232 shown in FIG. 2 to form each control board unit, and each control board unit is individually divided into the inner frame 12 or The game board 30 is mounted on the back side. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the main control device 261 is mounted on the mounting base 230 and the sub-control device 262 is mounted on the mounting base 232 to be unitized, and the payout control device 311 and the launch control device. 312 and the power supply device 313 are mounted on the mounting base 231 and unitized.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the payout mechanism unit 352 has various components (a tank 355, a tank rail 356, a case rail 357, a payout device 358, and a power switch board 382, which will be described later) in a reverse view in the back view of the pachinko machine 10. The payout mechanism 352 and the protective cover 353 are integrated as one unit, and the unit is sometimes referred to as a back pack. This is referred to as “pack unit 203”.

  The back pack unit 203 is configured so that it can be attached and detached without using any tools or the like in units of units, and in addition to this, a support shaft is provided in part to the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. It can be opened and closed. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check a hidden configuration or the like even if the back pack unit 203 and other configurations are arranged one behind the other.

  In addition, on the back side of the game board 30, a winning detection mechanism for detecting passage of game balls such as various winning holes is provided. Specifically, a prize opening switch (not shown) is provided at a position corresponding to the general prize opening 31 on the front side of the game board 30, and a count switch (not shown) is provided in the variable prize winning device 32. The count switch is a switch for counting winning balls. In addition, an operating port switch (not shown) for the first starting port 33a and an operating port switch (not shown) for the second starting port 33b are located at positions corresponding to the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b. (Omitted) (not shown) are provided, and the entry of the game ball into the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b is detected by the respective operation port switches. A gate switch is provided at a position corresponding to the third start port 34, and the passage of the game ball to the third start port 34 is detected by the gate switch.

  A prize opening switch (not shown) of the general winning opening 31 and a gate switch of the third start opening 34 are connected to a board connection board (not shown) through an electric wiring (not shown), and this board connection board is a main control described later. It is connected to a main control board 261a (see FIG. 4) in the device 261. Further, the count switch of the variable winning device 32 is connected to a large winning opening relay terminal board (not shown), and this large winning opening relay terminal board is also connected to the main control board 261a. On the other hand, the operation port switches of the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b are directly connected to the main control board 261a without going through the relay board.

  Although not shown in the drawings, the variable winning device 32 is provided with a large winning opening solenoid for opening the large winning opening 32a, and the second start opening 33b on the lower side is used to open the electric accessory. Is provided.

  The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into a main control board 261a in a main control device 261, which will be described later, and the main control board 261a issues a payout command (a game ball of each game ball) according to the winning situation each time. The number of payouts) is transmitted to the payout control board 311a. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board 311a.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main control device 261 is mounted on the lower mounting base 230 in the rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and the sub control device 262 is mounted on the upper mounting base 232 in the rear view of the pachinko machine 10. Has been. Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 261 includes a CPU 501 that performs main control, a ROM 502 that stores a game program, a RAM 503 that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, and various devices. Main control including an input / output port 505 for communication, a random number generator (not shown) used in various lotteries, a clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) used for time counting and synchronization, etc. The main control board 261a is configured to be accommodated in a board box 263 (encapsulating means) made of a transparent resin material or the like. The substrate box 263 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected by the sealing unit 261c so as not to be opened, and thereby the substrate box 263 is sealed.

  Further, the sub control device 262, for example, in accordance with an instruction from the main control board 261a in the main control device 261, controls the voice and lamp display and the control of the display control device 45, the other ROM 552, RAM 553, bus line 554, A sub-control board 262a including an input / output port 555 and the like is provided, and the sub-control board 262a is accommodated in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like. Power supplied from a power supply board described later is output to the display control device 45 via the sub control device 262. The sub-control device 262 corresponds to the sound output control means of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control unit 262 stores various flags and counters to be described later in detail in the storage area of the RAM 553, that is, 30 × n game times (n: integer) from the power-on to the pachinko machine 10. The first specific sound (19 kHz) having a frequency band of a predetermined height that can be listened to only by some players within the specific sound production period during the fluctuation display of the third symbol, First, second and third specific sound output flags for performing control to output a second specific sound (17 kHz) and a third specific sound (15 kHz) having a lower frequency band to the sound output unit 24; , A counter that counts the elapsed time of the specific sound effect period, and an audible frequency band (first specific sound: 19 kHz, second sound) that the player was able to listen to based on the operation of the effect button 80 during the effective period. Specific sound: 17k z, the third specific sound: 15 kHz) based on the first, second, and third specific sound listening flags and the audible frequency band being grasped, the first, second, and second according to the audible frequency band. The first, second and third specific sound listening display flags for displaying the three specific sound listening images on the third symbol display device 42, and the first, second and third when the fluctuation display result is a jackpot display mode. The first, second, and third output sounds of the first, second, and third notification sounds having heights (19 kHz, 17 kHz, 15 kHz) corresponding to the height of the audible frequency band grasped by the specific sound listening flag. It has a one-shot notification sound flag and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313, and a card unit connection board 314 are mounted on the mounting base 231. The payout control device 311 includes a control board including a CPU that is the center of control, and other ROM, RAM, various ports, and the like. The launch control device 312 includes a launch control board. In addition, the power supply device 313 includes a power supply control board. The payout control board 311a of the payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls. In addition, the launch control board of the launch control apparatus 312 controls the launch apparatus 229 (see FIG. 4) in accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player. The required power supply voltage required is generated and output. The launching device 229 of the present embodiment employs a solenoid-type launching part that strikes and launches a game ball with a launching rod (not shown) that can advance and retreat according to energization / non-energization of a launching solenoid (not shown). In addition, as other launching devices 229, there are various types such as a mechanical launching component that strikes and launches a game ball with a launcher that operates according to the driving of the launching motor, and an electromagnetic launching component that launches a game ball by generating an electromagnetic field. The following types may be adopted. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and receives a ball lending operation command by the player and pays it out. Is output. Note that the card unit connection board 314 is unnecessary 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 payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are each housed and configured in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the dispensing control device 311, similarly to the main control device 261 described above, the box base and the box cover that constitute the substrate box 311 b (encapsulating means) are connected by the sealing unit (sealing means) so that they cannot be opened. The substrate box 311b is sealed.

  The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 311c as shown in FIG. For example, when the state return switch 311c is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout motor unit, the payout motor 358a (see FIG. 4) slowly rotates forward to eliminate the ball jam (return to the normal state). ) Is planned.

  Further, a RAM erase switch 323 is provided on the power supply monitoring board 261b. The pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, and maintains the state at the time of a power failure even if a power failure occurs, and can return to the state at the time of a power failure when returning from a power failure (power recovery). Therefore, if the power is turned off in the normal procedure (for example, when the hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored and retained. We are going to throw it in.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the back pack unit 203 is a unit in which a protective cover 353 made of resin and a payout mechanism 352 for a game ball are integrated.

  The back pack unit 203 is provided with a tank 355 that opens upward at the top, and the tank 355 is sequentially replenished with game balls supplied from the island equipment (game island equipment) of the game hall. Below the tank 355 is connected, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows of spherical passages in the horizontal direction and gently descends and inclines toward the downstream side. Further, a case rail 357 is installed on the downstream side of the tank rail 356 in the vertical direction. Are connected. A 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 358a. Then, the game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through a payout passage (not shown) or the like.

  The tank rail 356 is provided with a vibrator 360 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356. For example, the vibrator 360 is fastened and attached to the tank rail 356 with, for example, two screws. Furthermore, the vibrator 360 is not in surface contact with the tank rail 356 but is in contact with the two screw portions, so that vibration by the vibrator 360 is more effectively transmitted to the tank rail 356. Therefore, if a ball clogging occurs near the tank rail 356, the vibrator 360 is driven to eliminate the ball clogging.

  The payout mechanism 352 is provided with a payout relay board (not shown) 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 outside. is set up. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, AC 24V main power via a voltage converter, and the power switch 382a is switched to turn the power on or off.

  Each of the dispensing mechanisms 352 from the tank 355 to the dispensing passage (not shown) is formed of a conductive resin material (for example, conductive polycarbonate resin) and grounded (grounded) at a part thereof. . Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the noise by charging of a game ball is suppressed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an inner frame open detection switch 388 for detecting that the inner frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 is provided on the upper right side of the inner frame 12. When the inner frame 12 is opened, it is output from the inner frame opening detection switch 388 to the computer for the hall (in the pachinko parlor).

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 10 includes a main control device 261, a payout control device 311, a launch control device 312, a sub control device 262, a display control device 45, an audio output control device 47, a power supply device 313, and the like. . In the following, these devices will be described in detail individually.

  The main control device 261 of the pachinko machine 10 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic device. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A RAM 503 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 503 is configured so that the backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off and data can be retained (backed up). The RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. Has memory and area.

  That is, when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes the normal processing up to the end, so that the RAM 503 is when the power is turned off (including when a power failure occurs, and so on). It is only necessary to store and hold the contents of the counter buffer and the holding ball storage area, and the state of the pachinko machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. Specifically, there is no need to provide a dedicated backup area in the RAM 503 for storing values of registers, I / O, and the like for game information during normal processing when the power is turned off. Note that a power failure signal S1 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.

  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. The input / output port 505 includes a RAM erasing switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a sub control device 262, a first symbol display device 40, a second symbol display device 41, and other switches not shown. Etc. are connected. The main controller 261 also has a function of controlling the first symbol variation display on the first symbol display device 40 and the second symbol variation display on the second symbol display device 41.

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 is configured so that the backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 313 and data can be retained (backup) even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261 described above. The RAM 513 includes a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data.

  The RAM 513 stores and holds information related to the state when the power is turned off in order to return the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like. In other words, the storage of the RAM 513 is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt process and the second half of the payout control process, and the storage information stored in the RAM 513 is restored in the power recovery process when the power is turned on. .

  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. Main controller 261, launch controller 312 and payout motor 358a are connected to input / output port 515, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch device 229, and the launch device 229 is permitted to drive when a predetermined condition is met. Specifically, the launch control device 312 receives a card unit connection signal S4 from the payout control device 311 (a signal that is output when the card unit described above is connected to the pachinko machine 10), and the player Touch detection signal S5 output when the game ball launch handle 18 is touched and output when the launch stop switch 18a provided on the game ball launch handle 18 for stopping the launch is not operated. The firing permission signal S7 is output to the main controller 261 on condition that all of the fired maintenance signals S6 to be performed are inputted. Further, a volume signal S10 corresponding to the operation amount of the game ball launch handle 18 is input from the game ball launch handle 18 to the launch control device 312. The launch control device 312 outputs this volume signal S10 to the main control device 261. To do.

  That is, the period during which the firing permission signal S7 is ON (high level) is a firing permission state, and the period during which the firing permission signal S7 is OFF (low level) is a firing non-permission state. That is, the main control device 261 controls the launch control signal S8 (pulse signal) for controlling the launch solenoid (not shown) for launching the game ball and the launch rail during the period when the launch permit signal S7 that is input is ON. A ball feed control signal S9 (pulse signal) for controlling a ball feed solenoid for sending a game ball is repeatedly output to the firing control device 312 at a predetermined repetition cycle. The amplitude value of the firing control signal S8 (pulse signal) is determined based on the volume signal S10 in the main controller 261. For example, the larger the operation amount of the game ball launching handle 18, the greater the firing control signal S8 (pulse signal). ) Becomes larger. The launch control device 312 drives and controls the launch device 229 based on the launch control signal S8 and the ball feed control signal S9, and a game ball is launched with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation of the game ball launch handle 18. Conversely, the main control device 261 does not output the firing control signal S8 and the ball feed control signal S9 to the firing control device 312 during the period when the input firing permission signal S7 is OFF, and the gaming device 229 plays the game ball. Will never be fired.

  The display control device 45 controls the variable display of the third symbol (decorative symbol) on the third symbol display device 42. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, an output port 529, and bus lines 530 and 531. And. The output of the sub-control device 262 is connected to the input of the input port 527, and the CPU 521, ROM 522, work RAM 523, and image controller 526 are connected to the output of the input port 527. Further, an output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 via a bus line 531, and a third symbol display device 42 which is a liquid crystal display device is connected to an output of the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the decorative symbol display on the third symbol display device 42 based on the various commands transmitted by editing the various commands from the main control device 261 by the sub-control device 262. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data, and the work RAM 523 temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. It is a memory for.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the third symbol display device 42, and the display contents of the third symbol display device 42 are changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as decorative symbols displayed on the third symbol display device 42. The image controller 526 adjusts the timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing. It is displayed on the symbol display device 42.

  The sound output control device 46 controls the output of the normal sound in the sound output unit 24a and the output of the specific sound in the sound output unit 24b. As shown in FIG. 5, the audio output control device 46 includes a CPU 561, a ROM 562, a RAM 563, and the like. The CPU 561 and the RAM 563 execute processing for controlling the output of the normal sound and the output of the specific sound in accordance with the display effect on the third symbol display device 42. The ROM 562 stores a sound output processing program and sound data corresponding to normal sound and specific sound. The audio output unit 24a includes an amplifier 24a1 and a speaker 24a2 for outputting normal audio. The audio output unit 24b includes an amplifier 24b1 and a speaker 24b2 for outputting a specific sound or one notification sound.

  In addition, the power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10. 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 an AC 24 volt power supply supplied from the outside, and generates a + 12V power supply for driving various switches and motors, a + 5V power supply for logic, a backup power supply for RAM backup, and the like. Then, 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.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main controller 261 includes a main control board 261a and a power supply monitoring board 261b separate from the main control board 261a in a board box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. . The power monitoring board 261b includes a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors power interruption due to a power failure or the like, and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 connected to the RAM erase switch 323.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal S1 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 voltage of AC 24 volts with the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when the time when this voltage has become less than 22 volts exceeds, for example, 20 milliseconds. The power failure signal S1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal S1, 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 process).

  Note that the power supply unit 541 has a sufficient time to execute the power failure process even after the time when the AC 24 volts monitored by the power supply unit 541 becomes less than 22 volts exceeds 20 milliseconds. The control system is configured to maintain the output of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, at a normal 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 for taking in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clearing 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 S2 to the main control board 261a. 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 RAM 503 is cleared in the main controller 261, and the payout controller 311 is in the main controller. When the initialization command from H.261 is received, the data in RAM 513 is cleared.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 6, three decorative symbol rows L, M, and R of left, middle, and right are set in the third symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device). For each of M and R, three decorative symbols, an upper decorative symbol, a middle decorative symbol, and a lower decorative symbol, are variably displayed. In the present embodiment, a series of symbols is composed of a main decorative symbol SZ with numbers “0” to “9” and a sub-decorative symbol FZ composed of rhombus-shaped symbols. A main decorative symbol SZ is displayed in ascending or descending order, and a sub decorative symbol FZ is arranged between the main decorative symbols SZ to form a series of decorative symbol strings L, M, and R. Then, the main decorative design SZ and the secondary decorative design FZ are displayed variably from top to bottom with periodicity.

  In this case, in the left decorative design row L, the above-mentioned series of decorative designs are displayed in descending order (that is, in the order of decreasing the number of the main decorative design SZ), and in the middle decorative design row M and the right decorative design row R, the same The series of decorative symbols is displayed in ascending order (that is, in order of increasing the number of the main decorative symbols SZ). Then, the variable display stops in the order of the left decorative symbol row L → the right decorative symbol row R → the middle decorative symbol row M, and at the time of the stop, five effective lines on the third symbol display device 42, that is, the upper line L1, the middle line If the main decorative symbol SZ is a jackpot symbol combination (in this embodiment, the same main decorative symbol SZ combination) in any of L2, the lower line L3, the right rising line L4, and the left rising line L5, it is special as a big hit A game video is displayed.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 uses the random number relating to the actuating action and other random numbers used for the game to draw the first symbol display device 40 (lottery lottery: first Symbol jackpot lottery), symbol display settings, lottery drawing of the second symbol display device 41 (second symbol hitting lottery), symbol display settings, and decorative symbols (third symbol) of the third symbol display device 42 A lottery and setting related to variable display will be performed.

  Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, as the random numbers related to the operation of the accessory, the big hit random number counter C1 used for the big win lottery of the first symbol display device 40, The jackpot symbol counter C2 used to select the jackpot symbol of the symbol display device 40, the initial value random number counter CINI1 used to set the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and the second symbol used to win the second symbol display device 41. A 2 symbol random number counter C4 and an initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 used for setting an initial value of the second symbol random number counter C4 are used.

  Further, in this pachinko machine 10, as other random numbers used for the game, as shown in FIG. 7, in order to roughly specify the type of the variation pattern when selecting the variation pattern of the decoration symbol of the third symbol display device 42. Stop pattern selection counter C3 used for selection of the stop pattern of the symbol, variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 used for variation pattern selection of the decorative symbol of the third symbol display device 42, and outlier symbol of the second symbol display device 41 A second off-design symbol counter C5 used for selection is used. Each counter described above is constituted by a program executed by the CPU 501.

  For example, “stop pattern 0” indicates a complete deviation variation pattern group including a plurality of types of complete deviation variation patterns, and “stop pattern 1” indicates a front / rear deviation variation pattern group including a plurality of types of front / rear deviation variation patterns. “Stop pattern 2” indicates a reach variation pattern group other than front / rear out of reach variation patterns consisting of a plurality of types of reach variation patterns other than front / rear out, and “Stop pattern 3” indicates a plurality of types of normal jackpot variation patterns. In this case, “stop pattern 4” indicates a probability variation jackpot variation pattern group including a plurality of types of probability variation jackpot variation patterns.

  All of these counters C1 to C5, CINI1 to CINI2, and CS1 to CS3 are incremented by “1” (hereinafter referred to as “update”) every time they are updated, and then set to “0” after reaching the maximum value. It is a return loop counter. 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 shown in FIG. Further, the RAM 503 is provided with one execution area and a holding ball storage area composed of four holding areas (first holding area, second holding area, third holding area, and fourth holding area). In each of these areas, values such as a jackpot random number counter C1, a jackpot symbol counter C2, and a stop pattern selection counter C3 are set in accordance with the winning history of game balls to the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b. Stored in time series. Note that winning of the game ball to the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b is also called establishment of the start condition. Each value stored in the execution area is referred to as a variable display for execution, and each value stored in the reserved ball storage area is also referred to as a variable display for non-execution.

  Specifically, if the start condition is met during the period when neither the execution display nor the execution change display is stored in the execution area and the reserved ball storage area, the execution display is displayed in the execution area. Is stored. If the start condition is met while the execution variable display is stored in the execution area, the first execution area, the second reservation area, the third reservation area, and the fourth reservation area are not executed. The fluctuation display of is stored. When the variation display for the execution is stored in the execution area, the variation non-execution condition for not executing the symbol variation display is satisfied for the variation display for the non-execution stored in the holding ball storage area.

  The change display of the unexecuted portion stored in the first hold area, the second hold area, the third hold area, and the fourth hold area is also referred to as a first hold, a second hold, a third hold, and a fourth hold.

  In addition, the fluctuation display of the unexecuted portion stored in the holding ball storage area corresponds to the fluctuation display of the unexecuted portion of the invention according to (C1), and the holding ball storage area is the holding means of the invention according to (C1). It corresponds to.

  Each counter described above will be described in detail below with reference to FIG. The jackpot random number counter C1 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of “0” to “599”, and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value (that is, “599”). In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The initial value random number counter CINI1 is a loop counter similar to the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599), and is updated once for each timer interrupt (see FIG. 12) to be described later, as well as normal processing to be described later. It is repeatedly updated within the remaining time (see FIG. 9). The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interrupt (see FIG. 12) described later in this embodiment), and the game ball wins the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b. It is stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing.

  The hit value of the jackpot random number counter C1, that is, the number of random number values that are jackpots is set at low probability and high probability, and the number of random number values that are jackpots at low probability is two The value is “150, 450”, the number of random numbers that are jackpots at high probability is four, and the value is “50, 150, 350, 450”. That is, the jackpot probability is 1/300 when the probability is low, and the jackpot probability is 1/150 when the probability is high. Note that the high probability means, for example, a state where the jackpot is determined by a predetermined probability variation pattern and the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as added value, that is, a so-called “probability change”. Means the time when it is not in such a probable state. Further, at the time of high probability (probability variation state), after the probability variation jackpot or latent probability variation jackpot ends (after the prize winning opening 32a of the variable prize winning device 32 is opened for 16 rounds, for example), it continues until the next jackpot.

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 is a symbol when the first segment display unit 40a of the first symbol display device 40 stops changing in the case of a jackpot (in this embodiment, the final display symbol after the variable display of the first segment display unit 40a) ). In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol counter C2 is incremented one by one within a range of “0” to “9”, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, “9”) and then returns to “0”. Yes. The jackpot symbol counter C2 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt (see FIG. 12) described later) as in the case of the jackpot random number counter C1 described above. 2 is stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing of winning the start port 33b. When the jackpot random number counter C1 is a win and the values of the jackpot symbol counter C2 are “1”, “4”, “7”, the first segment display unit 40a of the first symbol display device 40 is used. Stops at the third symbol, indicating a jackpot at low probability, a so-called regular jackpot (non-specific hit). In addition, when the aforementioned jackpot random number counter C1 is a win and the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 is “0”, “2”, “5”, “8”, the first symbol display device 40 of the first The segment display unit 40a stops at the first symbol and indicates a big hit at the time of high probability, that is, a so-called probable big hit (specific hit). In addition, when the aforementioned jackpot random number counter C1 is hit and the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 is “3”, “6”, “9”, the first segment display section 40a of the first symbol display device 40 is used. Stops at the second symbol and represents a big hit when the latency is high, that is, a so-called latent probability variation jackpot (latency specific hit). When the jackpot random number counter C1 is off, regardless of the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2, the first segment display unit 40a of the first symbol display device 40 stops at the fourth symbol to indicate a loss. In other words, as the sort of jackpot type, probability variation: latent probability variation: normal = 4: 3: 3.

  Further, the stop pattern selection counter C3 is, for example, incremented one by one within a range of “0” to “238”, and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the stop pattern selection counter C3 causes the last stop decorative symbol to stop by one shift before and after the reach decorative symbol after the reach of the decorative symbol on the third symbol display device 42 occurs. "Leach other than front-rear detachment" where the final stop decorative symbol stops other than before and after the reach decorative symbol after the reach has occurred, and "completely disengagement" where the reach does not occur. For example, C3 = 0 to 201 corresponds to complete detachment, C3 = 202 to 208 corresponds to anteroposterior reach, and C3 = 209 to 238 corresponds to reach other than anteroposterior detachment. In addition, the lottery (reach lottery) contents of the stop pattern selection counter C3 indicate whether the pachinko machine 10 has a low probability or a high probability, or the fluctuation time reduction function of the first symbol display device 40 has not been activated. It may be set individually depending on whether it is an operation or an operation, or the number of operation holding balls at the start of the variation of the first symbol. The stop pattern selection counter C3 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt (see FIG. 12) described later), and the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b. Stored in the reserved ball storage area.

  Of the three variation type counters CS1 to CS3, the variation type counter CS1 is incremented one by one in the range of “0 to 198”, for example, and reaches “0” after reaching the maximum value (ie, “198”). For example, the variation type counter CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of “0 to 240”, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, “240”) and then returns to “0”. For example, the variation type counter CS3 is sequentially incremented by 1 within a range of “0 to 162”, and reaches a maximum value (that is, “162”) and then returns to “0”. In the following description, the variation type counter CS1 is also referred to as “first variation type counter”, the variation type counter CS2 is also referred to as “second variation type counter”, and the variation type counter CS3 is also referred to as “third variation type counter” as appropriate. .

  The first variation type counter CS1 determines a rough decorative pattern variation pattern group, such as a reach type of a decorative symbol (third symbol), such as a normal reach, a super reach, a premium reach, or a completely unacceptable type. . Here, for example, it is assumed that the stop pattern selection counter C3 has a value indicating “stop pattern 1” (that is, a value indicating the front / rear out of reach reach variation pattern group), and the first variation among the front / rear out of reach reach variation pattern group. It is assumed that the variation pattern of the normal reach group (consisting of a plurality of different normal reach types) is determined by the type counter CS1.

  Subsequently, one more variation pattern is determined by the second variation type counter CS2 from the variation pattern group determined by the first variation type counter CS1 in this way. Here, for example, it is assumed that one type of normal reach from the normal reach group is determined by the second variation type counter CS2. Note that a plurality of different types of normal reach can be realized by giving different differences such as the elapsed time until the final stop decorative symbol (for example, the middle decorative symbol in this embodiment) stops after the occurrence of reach. Is mentioned.

  Subsequently, the third variation type counter CS3 determines which time the variation time is added in one variation pattern determined by the second variation type counter CS2. For example, as the addition time, when the decorative symbol (third symbol) of the middle decorative symbol row stops on the third symbol display device 42, the decorative symbol of the middle decorative symbol row slips after that. Additional time, which is the time until stop display is given. In this way, the decoration pattern variation mode can be determined more finely by the variation type counters CS1 to CS3. In other words, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 to CS3.

  Note that the symbol variation mode is determined only by the first variation type counter CS1, the symbol variation mode is determined only by the first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2, or the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol. It is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode in the same manner as described above, or to determine the symbol variation mode in the combination of the first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2 and the stop symbol.

  The variation type counters CS <b> 1 to CS <b> 3 are updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer values of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are acquired when the variation pattern is determined when the variation of the first symbol is started by the first symbol display device 40. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, since the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are obtained at the time of the first symbol variation start by the first symbol display device 40, it is not necessary to store them in the reserved ball storage area. It is only necessary to sequentially update and store the data in the counter buffer.

  In addition, the magnitude | size and range of each counter mentioned above are only examples, and can be changed arbitrarily. However, the big hit random number counter C1, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are all different prime numbers, and it is desirable that they are numerical values that are not synchronized in any case.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol of the second symbol display device 41. The second symbol random number counter C4 is configured, for example, as a loop counter that is incremented by 1 in the range of “0” to “250” and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The second symbol random number counter C4 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt (see FIG. 12) described later), and is acquired when the game ball passes through either the left or right second start port 34. The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”.

  In particular, when the second symbol random number counter C4 makes one round, the initial value of the second symbol random number counter CINI2 at that time is read as the initial value of the second symbol random number counter C4. The initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 is a loop counter similar to the second symbol random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 250) and is updated once every timer interrupt (see FIG. 12) described later. These are repeatedly updated within the remaining time of normal processing (see FIG. 9) described later. The second symbol random number counter C4 is updated periodically (once every timer interrupt (see FIG. 12) described later in the present embodiment), and at the timing when the game ball passes through the second starting port 34, the second symbol random number counter C4 is updated. 2 Stored in the symbol hold storage area.

  That is, the RAM 503 also has a second symbol holding storage area which is an area different from the holding ball storage area, and includes one execution area for the second symbol and four holding areas for the second symbol (second A second symbol holding storage area comprising symbol holding first to fourth areas) is provided, and in each of these areas, in accordance with the winning history of game balls to the second starting port 34, the second symbol holding storage area is provided. Each value of the 2 symbol random number counter C4 is stored in time series.

  Further, the second symbol out-of-symbol counter C5 is updated once every time the second symbol control process of the normal process in FIG. 9 described later is executed once, and the value thereof is updated in the second symbol out-of-symbol of the counter buffer. When the second symbol random number counter C4 stores and updates the second symbol random number counter C4 in the second symbol holding ball storage area, the second symbol outlier symbol counter C5 updated and acquired in the second symbol outlier symbol buffer is also the second symbol. Stored in the holding ball storage area. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when the value of the second symbol random number counter C4 is lost, “x” is drawn based on the value of the second symbol off symbol counter C5 in the second symbol holding ball storage area. The displayed display portion 41b is lit up. The second symbol variation display result may be performed based only on the second symbol random number counter C4 without providing the second symbol outlier symbol counter C5. That is, if the second symbol random number counter C4 is won, the display unit 41a on which “O” is drawn is lit up, and if it is lost, the display unit 41b on which “x” is drawn is lit up.

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 every 2 msec, for example.

  In FIG. 12, first, in step S601, reading processing of various winning switches is 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.

  Thereafter, in step S602, the initial value random number counter CINI1 and the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 are updated. Specifically, the initial value random number counter CINI1 is incremented by 1 and cleared to “0” when the counter value reaches the maximum value (“599” in this embodiment), and the initial value second symbol random number counter While CINI2 is incremented by 1, it is cleared to “0” at the time of increment of 1 after the counter value reaches the maximum value (“250” in this embodiment). Then, the updated value of the initial value random number counter CINI1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503 (see FIG. 7).

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12, in the subsequent step S603, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit symbol counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are each incremented by 1 and their counter values are maximum values (in this embodiment, “599”, “9”, In the case of 1 increment after reaching “250”), each is cleared to “0”. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503 (see FIG. 7).

  After that, as shown in FIG. 12, in step S604, a start winning process is executed in accordance with winning in the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b. This start winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 13. In step S701, whether or not the game ball has won the first start opening 33a and the second start opening 33b is determined based on the detection information of the operation opening switch. When it is determined that the game ball has won the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b, in the subsequent step S702, the number N of the operation reservation balls of the first symbol display device 40 is the upper limit value (this embodiment). Then, it is determined whether it is less than 4). The process proceeds to step S703 on the condition that there is a winning at the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b and the number N of activated balls is <4, and the number N of activated balls is incremented by one.

  In subsequent step S704, a random number related to the winning of the first symbol is acquired. Specifically, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the stop pattern selection counter C3 updated in step S603 are set to the first of the free storage areas of the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 shown in FIG. Store in the area.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12, in the subsequent step S605, a firing control process is executed. Specifically, in the launch control process, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261, as shown in FIG. 4, when the launch permission signal S7 from the launch control device 312 is ON, the launch control signal S8 and the ball feed control. The signal S9 is output to the launch control device 312, and the game ball launch control by the launch device 229 is performed. After performing the firing control process in this way, the CPU 501 once ends this timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 14 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 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 S1 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 of FIG. The NMI interrupt process in FIG. 14 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main controller 261. For a predetermined time after the power failure signal S1 is output, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the main controller 261 can be executed, and the NMI interrupt processing is executed within the predetermined time.

  In the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 14, in step S801, the information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area. In this embodiment, a power off occurrence information flag is set and stored in the backup area.

Next, the main process will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a main process executed by the CPU 501 in the main controller 261, and this main process is started upon reset when power is turned on.

  First, in step S101, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes an initial setting process associated with power-on. Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. In step S102, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 waits for, for example, about 1 second in order to wait for the sub-side control devices (sub-control device 262, payout control device 311, etc.) to become operable. Execute. In the subsequent step S103, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 permits RAM access.

  Thereafter, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S104, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 determines whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided on the power monitoring board 261b is pressed (ON). If there is, the process proceeds to step S113. In the subsequent step S105, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area of the RAM 503 (whether or not a power-off occurrence information flag is set). In step S106, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 calculates a RAM determination value. In the subsequent step S107, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off. Whether the backup is valid. The RAM determination value is a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 503, for example. Note 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 503 are 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. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 is turned on, the process proceeds to the initialization process of the RAM 503 (step S113 and the like). Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the used RAM area is cleared and the initialization process of the RAM 503 (step S113). That is, in step S113, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 clears the use area of the RAM 503 to “0” and executes the initialization process of the RAM 503.

  In subsequent step S114, CPU 501 of main controller 261 transmits a payout initialization command. Thus, the payout initialization command is output to the payout control device 311 when the main control device 261 is initialized.

  In step S115, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 transmits a power-on command to the sub control board 262a. Since the command at the time of power-on includes a command for determining the model of the pachinko machine, the model can be determined based on the contents of the command on the sub-side such as the sub-control board 262a or the display control device 45. .

  In step S116, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes initial setting of a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit). In step S117, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 sets an interrupt permission, and proceeds to a normal process (see FIG. 9) described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal. Execute the process (process when power is restored). That is, in step S108, the information on occurrence of power interruption is cleared. In step S109, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 transmits a payout return command to the payout control device 311 and instructs the payout control device 311 to start payout control. As will be described in detail later, when the payout control device 311 receives a payout return command from the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 returns and starts payout control.

  In step S110, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 transmits a command for causing the sub-side control device to return to the gaming state when the power is cut off. In step S111, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 receives the CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) initial settings. Furthermore, in step S112, interrupt permission is set, and then the routine proceeds to normal processing (see FIG. 9) described later. For example, even if the power interruption occurs during the normal processing, the power is turned off after executing the last step of the normal processing (the “RAM access prohibited” step shown in FIG. 9). Is executed from step S201, which is the first step of normal processing.

  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 an outline, the processing of steps S201 to S207 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S210 and S211 is executed with the remaining time.

  In FIG. 9, first, in step S <b> 201, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 performs an external output process of transmitting output data such as a command updated in the previous process to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information is determined, and if there is winning detection information, a winning ball payout command corresponding to the number of acquired game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 311. In addition, the decorative design (3rd symbol) is also displayed by the 3rd symbol display device 42 in conjunction with the 1st symbol variation display of the 1st symbol display device 40 (variable display of the first segment display unit 40a). However, when the first symbol display device 40 displays the variation of the first symbol, a variation pattern designation command, a decoration symbol designation command, an all stop command (confirmation command), etc. are transmitted to the sub-control device 262 in the external output process.

  In this pachinko machine 10, external output of normal processing in the order of variation pattern designation command → production command (command for designating change of variation time) → decoration symbol designation command at the start of variation of the first symbol Each time a process is performed, commands are sent at a predetermined number (for example, three) (that is, every three for every 4 msec), and a stop command is sent at the timing of the change time. Further, after the first symbol variation starts, a predetermined number (for example, three) each time the external output processing of the normal processing is performed in the order of variation pattern designation command → effect command → decorative symbol designation command (ie, three every 4 msec). Command), and a stop command may be sent at the timing when the fluctuation time elapses.

  The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol (third symbol) that is variably displayed on the third symbol display device 42. The variation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the sub-control device 262, and is transmitted from the sub-control device 262 to the display control device 45. The display control device 45 controls the third symbol display device 42 to display and execute the decorative symbol variation pattern based on the transmitted variation pattern designation command.

  The decorative symbol designating command is such that the variation display effect of the decorative symbol (the third symbol) on the third symbol display device 42 is the probability variation jackpot (specific hit), the latent probability variation jackpot (latency specific hit), and the normal jackpot (non-specific hit). This is a command for designating whether to be out of the range. The decoration symbol designation command is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the sub-control device 262, and is transmitted from the sub-control device 262 to the display control device 45. The display control device 45 displays the display result of the variation pattern of the decorative symbol as a result according to the transmitted decorative symbol designation command (probability big hit (specific per hit), latent probability big hit (latency specific per hit), normal big hit (non-specific) Display control is performed on the third symbol display device 42 so as to be hit or miss.

  The all stop command is a command for instructing to stop the variation pattern of the decorative symbol (third symbol) displayed in a variable manner on the third symbol display device 42. The all stop command is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the sub control device 262, and is transmitted from the sub control device 262 to the display control device 45. The display control device 45 controls the third symbol display device 42 so as to stop and display the decorative symbol variation pattern based on the transmitted all stop command.

  In addition, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 sends a change pattern designation command and an effect command (command for designating change of change time) to the sub-control device 262 in the external output process (step S201) of the normal process. May be sent. That is, based on the value of the variation type counter CS3, it is determined which time the variation time addition (addition time due to the above-described decorative design slip effect) is to be used, and such an addition time is appropriately set in the sub-control device 262. An effect command is used to instruct. Therefore, after the first symbol variation starts, a predetermined number (for example, three) each time the external output processing of the normal processing is performed in the order of variation pattern designation command → effect command → decorative symbol designation command (ie, three every 4 msec). Command), and a stop command may be sent when the fluctuation time has elapsed.

  Next, in step S202, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 updates the variation type counters CS1 to CS3. Specifically, each of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 is incremented by 1, and each counter value reaches “0” (198, 240, 162 in the present embodiment) and is incremented by “0”. To clear. Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area shown in FIG.

  In the subsequent step S203 of FIG. 9, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 reads the award ball count signal, the payout abnormality signal, and the lower dish full signal received from the payout control device 311. Thereafter, in step S204, a first symbol variation process for performing variation display of the first symbol by the first symbol display device 40 is executed. By this first symbol variation process, jackpot determination, variation setting of the first symbol, and the like are performed. The details of the first symbol variation process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S205, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes a big prize opening / closing process for opening or closing the big prize opening 32a of the variable prize winning device 32 in the case of the big hit state. That is, the big winning opening 32a is opened for each round in the big hit state, and whether the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 32a has passed for each round, or whether a predetermined number of game balls have been won in the big winning opening 32a. judge. When any of these conditions is satisfied, the special winning opening 32a is stopped and closed during the round, and when there are remaining rounds, the special winning opening 32a is opened repeatedly for the remaining number of rounds.

  In step S206, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes display control of the second symbol by the second symbol display device 41. Briefly, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the second starting port 34, the second symbol random number counter C4 is acquired and the display units 41a and 41b of the second symbol display device 41 each time. Variation display of the second symbol is performed. Then, when the second symbol lottery is carried out based on the value of the second symbol random number counter C4 and the second symbol wins, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261, as shown at step S207, The opening process of the 2nd starting port 33b which opens the starting port 33b for the predetermined time is performed. Although the description is omitted, the second symbol random number counter C4 is also updated by the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12, like the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3. ing.

  In step S208, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area of the RAM 503 (whether or not a power-off occurrence information flag is set). If the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set, the process proceeds to step S209, and if the occurrence information of power interruption is set, the process proceeds to step S212.

  Thereafter, in step S209, it is determined whether or not the next normal process execution timing has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal process. Then, the update of the initial value random number counter CINI1, the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2, and the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 is repeatedly executed within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal processing (steps S210 and S211). ). That is, in step S210, the initial value random number counter CINI1 and the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 are updated. Specifically, the initial value random number counter CINI1 is incremented by 1, and is cleared to “0” at the time of increment of 1 after the counter value reaches the maximum value (“599” in the present embodiment). Then, the updated value of the initial value random number counter CINI1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. Similarly, the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 is incremented by 1 and cleared to “0” when incremented by 1 after the counter value reaches the maximum value (“250” in the present embodiment). To do. Then, the updated value of the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  In step S211, the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are updated (same as step S202). Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are incremented by 1, and the increment value of the increments after reaching the maximum value (“198”, “240”, “162” in the present embodiment) is increased. Each time it is cleared to "0". Then, the updated values of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S201 to S207 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly executing the initial value random number counter CINI1 and the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 using the remaining time, the initial value random number counter CINI1 (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) and the initial value The value second symbol random number counter CINI2 (that is, the initial value of the second symbol random number counter C4) can be updated at random.

  In step S208, if the information on occurrence of power interruption is set, and the process proceeds to step S212, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 sets interrupt inhibition. Subsequently, in step S213, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 transmits a power-off notification command indicating that the power has been quickly turned off to another control device. Subsequently, in step S214, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 stops outputting the control signal. Subsequently, in step S215, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 calculates a RAM determination value and stores it in the backup area. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. Subsequently, in step S216, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 prohibits RAM access. After that, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

  Next, the first symbol variation process of step S204 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 10, in step S401, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not it is currently a big hit. The jackpot includes a special game displayed on the third symbol display device 42 and a predetermined time after the special game is ended. In the subsequent step S402, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not the first symbol display device 40 is currently displaying the variation of the first symbol. If it is not a big hit and the first symbol variation is not being displayed, the process proceeds to step S403, where the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether the number N of active suspension balls of the first symbol display device 40 is greater than “0”. Determine whether or not. At this time, if it is a big hit or if the number N of active suspension balls is “0”, the present process is terminated as it is.

  Further, if it is neither a big hit nor a change display of the first symbol, and if the number of operation hold balls N> 0, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S <b> 404, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 subtracts “1” from the number N of pending operation balls. In step S405, a process for shifting the data stored in the reserved ball storage area is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the reserved first to fourth areas of the reserved ball storage area to the execution area side, and the reserved first area → execution area, reserved second area → The data in each area is shifted, such as the hold first area, the hold third area → the hold second urea, the hold fourth area → the hold third area.

  Thereafter, in step S406, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes a change start process. Here, the fluctuation start process will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 11. In step S501, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 sets the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. Based on this, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, whether or not it is a big hit is determined based on the relationship between the value of the big hit random number counter C1 and the mode at that time (whether it is a probabilistic variation state or a normal state). Of the numerical values “0” to “599” of the jackpot random number counter C1, “150, 450” is a winning value (two), and “50, 150, 350, 450” is a winning value (four) at a high probability. is there.

  If the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines that it is a big hit, in step S502, the big hit symbol corresponding to the value of the big hit symbol counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, that is, the first symbol display. It is determined whether any of the first to third symbols displayed on the first segment display unit 40a of the device 40 is used. That is, based on a table (not shown) indicating the correspondence between the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the symbol, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 ("specific hit symbol", "latent specific hit symbol" or "Non-specific per symbol").

  Next, in step S503, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines a variation pattern (a jackpot effect pattern) at the time of the jackpot. Specifically, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 uses the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 without using the stop pattern selection counter C3. Check in order and determine the variation pattern.

  That is, based on the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2, whether the decorative symbol on the third symbol display device 42 is displayed with the “stop pattern 3” of the normal jackpot (non-specific hit), or on the third symbol display device 42 It is determined whether or not the decorative symbol is displayed with the “stop pattern 4” of the probable big hit (specific hit). The type of “stop pattern 3” or “stop pattern 4” thus determined is further determined based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. That is, a rough decorative pattern variation pattern group such as a reach type of a decorative symbol (third symbol) such as normal reach, super reach, premium reach, or the like is determined. Subsequently, one variation pattern is determined based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 from the group of variation patterns of the rough decorative design determined as described above. For example, based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2, a finer decorative pattern such as a predetermined time is set for the elapsed time until the final stop decorative pattern (in this embodiment, the middle decorative pattern) stops after the reach occurs. The variation mode is determined. The following relations in the case of jackpot, that is, the relation between the numerical value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the stop pattern, the relation between the numerical value of the first fluctuation type counter CS1 and the fluctuation pattern, the numerical value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2 The relationship with the stop symbol time is defined in advance by a jackpot table or the like.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that the game is not a big hit, in step S504, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 uses the fourth symbol to indicate the out symbol, that is, the first segment display unit 40a of the first symbol display device 40. Set the stop symbol to stop display.

  Next, in step S505, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines a fluctuation pattern (outage effect pattern) at the time of deviation, and sets the deviation fluctuation pattern as a fluctuation pattern designation command. Specifically, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 checks the values of the stop pattern selection counter C3 and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 in that order, and displays the variation pattern. decide.

  That is, based on the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3, after the reach of the decorative symbol on the third symbol display device 42 occurs, the final stop decorative symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach decorative symbol and stops. "Stop pattern 1", which is the same as the "stop pattern 2", which is the "reach other than front-rear disengagement" where the final stop decorative pattern stops other than before and after the reach decorative pattern, "Stop pattern 0" which is "" is determined. For example, when the determined stop pattern is “stop pattern 1” that is, for example, a front / rear out of reach reach, normal reach, super reach from the front / rear out of reach reach variation pattern group based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. A variation pattern group of rough decorative symbols is determined, for example, a variation pattern in which the reach type of the decorative symbol (third symbol) such as is specified is determined. Here, it is assumed that normal reach is determined. Subsequently, one variation pattern is further determined based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 from the normal reach variation pattern group of the rough decorative design determined as described above. For example, based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2, a finer decorative pattern such as a predetermined time is set for the elapsed time until the final stop decorative pattern (in this embodiment, the middle decorative pattern) stops after the reach occurs. The variation mode is determined. It should be noted that the following relationships in the case of deviation, that is, the relationship between the numerical value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 and the stop pattern, the relationship between the numerical value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the variation pattern, and the numerical value of the second variation type counter CS2 And the stop symbol time are defined in advance by a table for detachment.

  In the present embodiment, as one of the above-mentioned tables for detachment, for example, at the time of low probability, in the state of the variable time shortening function of the first symbol display device 40, when the first symbol variation starts. Some are used when the number of pending operations of the first symbol is “0”. When the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is “0 to 201”, it corresponds to no reach (completely missed), and “ 202-208 "corresponds to the front / rear reach, and" 209-238 "corresponds to the reach other than the front / rear reach.

  Subsequently, in step S506, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines the effect time addition, that is, the effect of adding the effect time of the jackpot variation pattern determined in step S503 or the off-variation pattern determined in step S505. Do. More specifically, on the basis of the value of the variation type counter CS3, an increase in the production time due to the sliding stop of the decorative symbol (third symbol) of the middle decorative symbol sequence on the third symbol display device 42 (the middle ornament) A variation pattern including an increase in time until the decorative symbol of the symbol row slides and is stopped and displayed is determined.

  In step S507, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 receives a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the jackpot variation pattern determined in step S503 or a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the outlier variation pattern determined in step S505. Set.

  Subsequently, in step S508, if the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 has passed through steps S502 and S503, the jackpot symbol ("specific hit symbol" or "non-specific symbol" of the first symbol display device 40 determined in step S502. If a decorative symbol designation command corresponding to “specific symbol”) is set and steps S504 and S505 are performed, a decorative symbol designation command corresponding to the out symbol of the first symbol display device 40 determined in step S504 is issued. Set.

  Subsequently, in step S509, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 sets an effect time addition designation command corresponding to the effect time addition determined in step S506, and ends this process.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 10, when step S402 is YES, that is, when the first symbol variation display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S407, and the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not the first symbol variation time has elapsed. Is determined. The variation time of the first symbol is determined based on the variation pattern and the effect time addition determined as described above with reference to FIG. 11, that is, the first symbol according to the variation pattern of the first symbol. The variation time is determined, and when this variation time has elapsed, an affirmative determination is made in step S407. If the variation time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S408, and if the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S409.

  In step S408, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 updates the first symbol variation display on the first symbol display device 40. That is, the variable display of the first segment display unit 40a of the first symbol display device 40 is continued, and this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in step S409, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 stops the first symbol variation display and sets the first symbol stop symbol to the display symbol. In other words, when the jackpot symbol (probability variation jackpot) is determined in step S502 of FIG. 11, the first segment display unit 40a is changed to the first after the variable display of the first segment display unit 40a of the first symbol display device 40. Stop display with a symbol (means probable big hit (specific hit)). If the jackpot symbol (latency probability variation jackpot) is determined in step S502 of FIG. 11, after the variable display of the first segment display unit 40a of the first symbol display device 40, the first segment display unit 40a is displayed as the second symbol. To stop display (means latent probability change jackpot (latency specific hit)). If the jackpot symbol (ordinary jackpot) is determined in step S502 of FIG. 11, after the variable display of the first segment display unit 40a of the first symbol display device 40, the first segment display unit 40a is indicated by the third symbol. Stop display (usually means big hit (non-specific hit)). If it is determined in step S504 in FIG. 11 that the symbol has been removed, the first segment display unit 40a is stopped and displayed with a fourth symbol after the first segment display unit 40a of the first symbol display device 40 is displayed. Means off).

  Subsequently, in step S410, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 sets an all stop command for instructing to stop the variation pattern of the decorative symbol (third symbol) that is variably displayed on the third symbol display device 42, Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  Next, payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the main process of the payout control apparatus 311. This main process is started upon reset when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S901, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 sets a stack address and an interrupt mode. In step S902, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 permits RAM access, and in step S903, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 sets an external interrupt vector.

  Thereafter, in step S <b> 904, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 determines whether power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area of the RAM 513. In step S905, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 calculates a RAM determination value, and in the subsequent step S906, whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the backup is valid. Determine gender. 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.

  Subsequently, in step S907, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 performs initial setting of the RAM 513 at the time of power recovery. Specifically, when the main control device 261 is initialized, a payout initialization command is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the payout control device 311, and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 starts payout from the main control device 261. When the reset command is received, initialization of the RAM 513 at the time of power recovery is performed in step S907. That is, the RAM area is initialized, and the control of game ball payout is started.

  Therefore, when the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed (ON) when the power is turned on, the main controller 261 is initialized and a payout initialization command is transmitted from the main controller 261 to the payout controller 311. Accordingly, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 performs initialization processing of the RAM 513 based on the payout initialization command from the main control device 261.

  Subsequently, in step S908, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 performs initial setting of peripheral devices of the CPU 511. Specifically, the CPU peripheral device is a timer control device called a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit). This CTC is set to a predetermined value and a timer interrupt is generated every 2 milliseconds (ms).

  Subsequently, in step S909, the CPU 511 of the payout control apparatus 311 sets an interrupt permission, and proceeds to a payout control process described later.

  On the other hand, when the occurrence information of the power cut-off is not set in step S904, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like) in step S906, the payout control device 311 is similarly configured. The CPU 511 clears the entire area of the RAM 513 to “0” (step S910), and performs initialization processing (step S911).

  Next, the flow of the payout control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 16, in step S <b> 1001, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 acquires and stores a command from the main control device 261. Here, as the commands to be stored, 15 types of prize ball commands (15 types of prize ball commands for instructing 1 to 15 payouts) and the start of payout control to the payout control device 311 are instructed. There are 17 types of commands including a payout return command for payout and a payout initialization command for instructing payout initialization to the payout control device 311.

  In step S1002, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 determines whether or not the payout permission has been received. That is, it is determined whether or not a payout return command or a prize ball command is received. In step S1003, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 checks the state return switch (not shown) and executes the state return operation when it is determined that the state return operation is started.

  Thereafter, in step S <b> 1004, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 executes setting of the lower pan full tank state or the lower pan full tank release state according to the change in the state of the lower pan 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 S1005, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 executes setting of a tank ball absence state or a tank ball absence release state according to 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 when there is no tank ball, the setting of the tank ball no state is executed. Perform configuration.

  Thereafter, in step S1006, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 determines the presence / absence of a notification state, and notifies the 7-segment LED provided in the payout control device 311 if there is a notification state.

  In steps S1007 to S1009, prize ball payout processing is executed. In this case, if the prize ball is not paid out and the total number of prize balls stored in step S1001 is not “0” (both NO in steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to step S1009 and a prize ball control process ( FIG. 17) to be described later is started. Further, if the prize ball cannot be paid out or the total number of prize balls is 0 (YES in any of steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to a lending payout process.

  Thereafter, in steps S1010 to S1012, a rental ball payout process is executed. In this case, if it is not possible to pay out the rent and if a rent-out request from the card unit has been received (NO in step S1010, YES in S1011), the process proceeds to step S1012 and a renting control process (described later). FIG. 18) is started. Further, if a rental ball cannot be paid out or a rental ball payout request has not been received (YES in step S1010 or NO in S1011), subsequent vibrator motor control (step S1013) is executed.

  In step S1013, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 executes control (vibration motor control) of the vibrator 360 (see FIG. 2). Thereafter, in step S1014, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. If a power failure has occurred, the process proceeds to step S1015; otherwise, the process returns to step S1001. In step S1015, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 sets information on occurrence of power interruption, and creates a RAM determination value in step S1016. After that, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

  Here, in the prize ball control process shown in FIG. 17, in step S1101, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the prize ball payout. In subsequent step S1102, whether the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal is determined based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1103, where the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process and a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1104, and whether or not the game ball is normally counted is determined based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the game ball count is not normal, the process advances to step S1105 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  Further, if the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S1106, and it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached the total number of prize balls and the payout has been completed. If the payout has been completed, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1107, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  Further, in the ball lending control process shown in FIG. 18, in step S1201, the payout motor 358a is driven to pay out the lending ball. In the subsequent step S1202, it is determined from the detection result of the dispensing rotation sensor whether the rotation of the dispensing motor 358a is normal. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process advances to step S1203 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process in FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process advances to step S1204 to determine whether or not the game ball is normally counted based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the game ball count is not normal, the process advances to step S1205 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S1206, where it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached a predetermined number of rented balls (25) and the payout is completed. If the payout has been completed, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1207, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  The NMI interrupt process is similarly executed in the payout control device 311, and the state of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like is stored in the backup area of the RAM 513 by the NMI interrupt. Similarly, the power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the payout control device 311 can be executed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal S1 is output. 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 S1 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. Then, the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 14 is started. The contents are as described in FIG.

  Next, the main process and the normal process of the sub-control device 262 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of a main process executed by the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262, and this main process is started upon reset when power is turned on. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of normal processing executed by the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262.

  First, in step S1301, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 executes an initial setting process associated with power-on. Specifically, port setting (port I / O switching and initial value output), timer setting (1 millisecond interval timer, liquid crystal command strobe output timer), and interrupt setting (subcommand strobe interrupt) are performed. .

  In step S1302, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether the power-off process is incomplete. Specifically, it is determined whether various lamps (annular illumination unit 102, central illumination unit 103, etc.) of front frame set 14 of pachinko machine 10 are all turned off and the speaker is in a mute state. Determine. If the power-off process is not completed, the process proceeds to step S1304. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1303.

  Subsequently, in step S1303, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the RAM of the sub-control device 262 is destroyed. If it is destroyed, the process proceeds to step S1304. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1307. . In step S1304, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs a RAM area read / write check of the sub control device 262. In step S1305, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 determines whether or not the RAM of the sub control device 262 is normal. If the RAM of the sub-control device 262 is normal, the process proceeds to step S1306. If the RAM is abnormal, the process proceeds to step S1312. In step S1306, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 writes RAM destruction check data for each area of the RAM 553, and sets RAM destruction check data for determining that there is destruction if there is a reading abnormality.

  In step S1307, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether the power is turned on after the power is turned off. If the power is turned on after the power is turned off, the process proceeds to step S1308; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1309.

  In step S1308, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 clears the RAM area other than the unprocessed RAM area. Specifically, the unprocessed RAM area is an area for storing information that causes a problem in the system when data is cleared, and is an area of information that is desired to remain except when the RAM area is destroyed. For example, a subcommand reception buffer and power-on information can be mentioned. When the main control device 261 is turned off and the sub control device 262 is reset (when a power-off notification command is received from the main control device 261), the RAM area other than the unprocessed RAM area is cleared.

  In step S1309, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets interrupt permission. In step S1310, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs initial value setting of the RAM of the sub control device 262. In step S1311, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the effect initialization flag to “1”, and proceeds to the normal processing shown in FIG.

  In step S1312, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 notifies the RAM abnormality and enters an infinite loop. For example, notification such as turning on a predetermined lamp unconditionally can be given.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in step S1401, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not 1 ms has elapsed since the start of normal processing. If 1 ms or longer has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1402, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1410.

  In step S1402, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs lamp output processing. Specifically, lamp output is performed in accordance with the variation pattern effect of the decorative symbol (third symbol) on the third symbol display device 42.

  In step S1403, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs power-on notification. Specifically, notification for 30 seconds is performed by a power-on command.

  In step S1404, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs a customer waiting effect. Specifically, the title / still image is switched. That is, a so-called demonstration screen display is performed.

  In step S1405, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs the number-of-holds display update process for the first symbol variation. Specifically, the reserved number display update process is a process for performing the display corresponding to the reserved lamp 40 c of the first symbol display device 40 also on the third symbol display device 42.

  In step S1406, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs frame button input monitoring / effect processing. Specifically, this frame button input monitoring / production process is performed by a pachinko machine equipped with frame buttons (for example, the upper selection button 71, the lower selection button 72, the production button 80, etc. shown in FIG. In the machine, it is intended to produce a model-specific effect by pressing a frame button. Therefore, this process is not necessary for a pachinko machine that does not include such a frame button.

  In step S1407, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs lamp editing processing. Specifically, a process for editing a lamp lighting pattern corresponding to (synchronized with) the decorative pattern variation pattern effect on the third symbol display device 42 is performed.

  In step S1408, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs sound editing / output processing. Specifically, a process is performed in which a sound corresponding to (synchronized with) the decorative pattern variation pattern effect on the third symbol display device 42 is output (sound, music, sound effects, etc. are output as sound).

  In step S1409, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs an effect execution management process. Specifically, time management is performed to synchronize the lamp, sound, and liquid crystal effect (decorative pattern effect pattern effect on the third symbol display device 42).

  In step S1410, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs processing for updating the decorative symbol variation pattern to be performed by the third symbol display device 42 and the random number value for determining the sound lamp effect. Specifically, for example, this random number takes a value of “0” to “32767” and returns to “0” when the upper limit value “37268” is reached.

  In step S1411, when the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 receives a command from the main control device 261, the CPU 551 performs processing corresponding to each command.

  Specifically, when the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 receives a variation pattern designation command from the main control device 261, the CPU 551 transmits a display command obtained by converting the variation pattern designation command to the display control device 45. Note that the variation pattern designation command may be output as it is. Further, when the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 receives the decoration symbol designation command from the main control device 261, the CPU 551 transmits a stop display command obtained by converting the decoration symbol designation command to the display control device 45. In addition, in the command conversion of the decorative symbol designation command, when a notice command is generated in addition to the stop display command, the notice command is also transmitted to the display control device 45. The notice command includes, for example, the presence or absence of the appearance of a school of fish as a notice. Further, when the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 receives a total stop command (confirmation command) from the main control device 261, the CPU 551 transmits the total stop command to the display control device 45 as it is.

  In step S1412, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs a command output process for outputting a command to the display control device 45 or the like. The CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 transmits various commands such as the above-described display command and stop display command to the display control device 45, for example.

  In step S1413, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 determines whether or not the RAM of the sub control device 262 is destroyed. If the RAM is not destroyed, the process returns to step S1401, and if the RAM is destroyed, an infinite loop is entered.

  Here, the frame button input monitoring / production process of step S1406 shown in FIG. 20 by the sub-control device 262 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing frame button input monitoring / effect processing by the sub-control device 262. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing effect button input monitoring / effect processing by the sub-control device 262.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the sub-control device 262 performs a frame button input monitoring process. Specifically, first, in step S1501, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs selection button input monitoring / effect processing.

  In step S1502, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs effect button input monitoring / effect processing, and ends this processing.

<Direction button input monitoring / production processing>
Here, the effect button input monitoring / effect process will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in step S1700, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 monitors the input of the effect button 80 shown in FIG.

  In step S1701, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the variation pattern has a specific sound effect. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the game time is a game time including the first reach variation pattern after 30 × n (n = integer) game times. The reach variation pattern may be various reach variation patterns such as normal reach and super reach. This is to secure time for performing the specific sound effect in the game times in which the specific sound effect is performed. If the game number includes the first reach variation pattern after 30 × n game times, the process proceeds to step S1702, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1713 described later.

  In step S1702, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether it is the specific sound effect start timing in the specific sound effect period. The specific sound production start timing is determined in a reach variation pattern, such as a predetermined time after the reach is established. If it is the specific sound production start timing, the process proceeds to step S1703, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1708 described later.

  In step S1703, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the specific sound effect start flag to “1”, and proceeds to step S1704. In step S1704, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 starts counting the specific sound effect period counter. The specific sound production period is determined as a predetermined second during reach variation.

  In step S1705, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 determines whether or not the effect button 80 has been detected. If the effect button 80 is detected, the process proceeds to step S1707, and if not, this process is terminated. In step S1705, the determination is positive only when the production button 80 is normally detected. For example, when the production button 80 is continuously hit, it is determined that only the first one-time pressing detection is valid, and the subsequent pressing detection is determined to be invalid.

  In step S1707, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets the effect button detection flag to “1”, and proceeds to step S1708. In step S1708, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 acquires time information (hereinafter referred to as button detection time information) of the specific sound effect period counter at the time when the effective depression of the effect button 80 is detected.

  In step S1709, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether it is the specific sound effect end timing. The specific sound effect end timing corresponds to the end point of the specific sound effect period. If it is the specific sound production end timing, the process proceeds to step S1710; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1712 described later.

  In step S1710, CPU 551 of sub control device 262 sets the specific sound effect start flag to “0”, and proceeds to step S1711. In step S1711, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 ends the counting of the specific sound effect period counter.

  In step S1712, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the specific sound effect start flag is already “0” without waiting for the specific sound effect end timing. If the specific sound effect start flag is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1711 described above, and if not, the process ends.

  In step S1713, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S1714 if the game number at the time when the operation of the effect button 80 is detected is 300 × n (n: integer), otherwise proceeds to step S1714. Exit.

  In step S <b> 1714, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a single notification sound determination flag indicating that the timing for determining the pitch of one notification sound has arrived to “1”, and ends this process. The process of determining one notification sound will be described later.

  Next, the effect execution management process of step S1409 shown in FIG. 20 by the sub control device 262 will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, FIG. 5 is also referred to for the description of the flag used for the specific sound production or the like.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an effect execution management process performed by the sub-control device 262. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the effect button validity determination period setting process by the sub-control device 262. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing specific sound output processing by the sub-control device 262. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an open / close mode (big hit) display setting process by the sub-control device 262. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the variable display mode setting process by the sub-control device 262. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a single notification sound determination process by the sub-control device 262.

<Specific sound listening judgment processing>
As shown in FIG. 23, in step S1901, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs an effect button validity determination period setting process. The effect button validity determination period setting process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in step S2001, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the effect button detection flag described above in step S1707 is “1”. If the effect button detection flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S2002; otherwise, the process ends.

  In step S2002, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 determines whether or not the button detection time information acquired in step S1708 is within a first specific sound validity determination period described below. The first specific sound validity determination period is a period for detecting that the player has operated the effect button 80 by listening to the first specific sound during the first specific sound output, and the first specific sound output This is a period for validating the operation of the effect button 80 set in advance according to the period. The same applies to the second and third specific sound validity determination periods described later. If the button detection time information is within the first specific sound validity determination period, the process proceeds to step S2003; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2004.

  In step S2003, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a first specific sound listening flag described below from “0” to “1”, and sets a first specific sound listening number counter described below to “1”. Then, the process proceeds to step S2008. The first specific sound listening flag is provided in the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262, and the audible frequency band that the player was able to listen to based on the operation of the effect button 80 during the first specific sound validity determination period. It is a flag for grasping that it is 19 kHz. The first specific sound listening frequency counter is a counter that is provided in the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262 and counts the number of times the player has listened to the first specific sound. The same applies to the second and third specific sound listening frequency counters described later.

  At this time, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the first specific sound listening display flag indicating that the player can listen to the first specific sound to “1”, and also displays the first specific sound listening display. Set the command. The first specific sound listening display flag is provided in the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262. The first specific sound listening display command is transmitted to the display control device 45. The second and third specific sound listening display flags are similarly processed.

  In step S2004, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether the button detection time information is within the second specific sound validity determination period. If it is within the second specific sound validity determination period, the process proceeds to step S2005; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2006. In step S2005, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a second specific sound listening flag described below from “0” to “1”, and increments the second specific sound listening number counter by “1”. The process proceeds to S2008. The second specific sound listening flag is a flag for grasping that the audible frequency band that the player was able to listen to is 17 kHz based on the operation of the effect button 80 during the second specific sound validity determination period. . Further, the second specific sound listening display flag is set to “1”.

  In step S2006, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether the button detection time information is within the third specific sound validity determination period. If it is the third specific sound validity determination period, the process proceeds to step S2007. In step S2007, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a third specific sound listening flag described below from “0” to “1”, and increments the third specific sound listening number counter by “1”. The process proceeds to S2008. Further, the third specific sound listening display flag is set to “1”.

  If NO in step S2006, since the button detection time information is not any of the first to third specific sound validity determination periods, the process proceeds to step S2009 described later. As described above, when pressing of the effect button 80 is detected outside the first to third specific sound validity determination periods in the specific sound effect period, the detection of the press is treated as invalid. Thereby, it can reduce that the age group of an inaccurate player is grasped | ascertained based on operating the effect button 80 in a specific sound effect period.

  The specific sound effect of the present embodiment is terminated when the player listens to any of the first to third specific sounds and presses the effect button 80. Therefore, in step S2008, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 and the specific sound effect start flag are returned to “0”, and the process proceeds to step S2009. In step S2009, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 returns the effect button detection flag to “0” and ends this process.

  Note that the first to third specific sound listening flags in the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262 described above correspond to the grasping means of the present invention. Further, the first to third specific sound listening display flags in the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262 correspond to the specific information display control means of the present invention.

<Selection button validity determination period setting process>
Returning to the effect execution process shown in FIG. 23, in step S1902, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs a selection button validity determination period setting process. The selection button validity determination period setting process sets a period during which the operation detection of the selection buttons 71 to 74 is validated.

<Specific sound output period setting process>
In step S1903, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs a specific sound output period setting process. This specific sound output process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 25, in step S2100, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the specific sound effect start flag is “1”. If the specific sound effect start flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S2101 to start the specific sound effect. Otherwise, the process ends.

  In step S2101, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 issues a specific sound effect display start command for controlling the display control device 45 to display the display necessary for starting the specific sound effect on the third symbol display device 42. set.

  In step S2102, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the first specific sound output timing has arrived. If it is the first specific sound output timing, the process proceeds to step S2103; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2110.

  In step S2103, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a first specific sound output flag described below to “1” and sets a first specific sound output start command. The first specific sound output flag is provided in the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262 and is listened to by only a part of players within a specific sound production period of a predetermined length every time the 30 × n game times arrive. This is a flag for outputting a first specific sound having a possible frequency band of 19 kHz. The first specific sound output end command is transmitted to the sound output control device 47.

  In step S2104, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 adds or subtracts a first specific sound output period counting timer provided in the RAM 553 to count the first specific sound output period, and proceeds to step S2105.

  In step S2105, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 determines whether or not the timer value has become zero. If the timer value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S2106, and if the timer value is 0, the process proceeds to step S2109.

  In step S2106, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the first specific sound listening flag described above in step S2003 is “1”. If the first specific sound listening flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S2109; otherwise (if it is “0”), this process ends.

  In step S2109, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines that the value of the timer for counting the first specific sound output period has become 0, or that the specific sound effect start flag has been set to “0”. The first specific sound output flag is set to “0” and a first specific sound output end command is set. The first specific sound output end command is transmitted to the sound output control device 47. Thereby, this process is complete | finished.

  In step S2110, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether it is the second specific sound output timing. If it is the second specific sound output timing, the process proceeds to step S2111; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2119.

  In step S2111, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the first specific sound listening flag is “1”. If the first specific sound listening flag is “1”, the process is terminated. If the first specific sound listening flag is not “1”, the process proceeds to step S2112. In step S2112, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the second specific sound output flag to “1”, sets a second specific sound output start command, and proceeds to step S2113. The second specific sound output start command is output to the sound output control device 47.

  In step S2113, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 adds or subtracts a timer for the second specific sound output period provided in the RAM 553, and counts the second specific sound output period. In step S2114, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the timer value is zero. If the timer value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S2115. If the value of the timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S2118.

  In step S2115, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the second specific sound listening flag described in step S2004 is “1”. If the second specific sound listening flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S2118; otherwise (if “0”), the process ends.

  In step S2118, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 determines that the timer value for counting the second specific sound output period has become 0, or that the specific sound effect start flag has been set to “0”. A second specific sound output flag is set to “0” and a second specific sound output end command is set. The second specific sound output end command is transmitted to the sound output control device 47. Thereby, this process is complete | finished.

  In step S2119, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether it is the third specific sound output timing. If it is the third specific sound output timing, the process proceeds to step S2120. If it is not the third specific sound output timing, this process is terminated.

  In step S2120, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the second specific sound listening flag is set to “1”. If the second specific sound listening flag is “1”, this process is terminated. If the second specific sound listening flag is not “1”, the process proceeds to step S2121.

  In step S2121, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the third specific sound output flag to “1”, sets the third specific sound output command, and proceeds to step S2122. The third specific sound output command is output to the sound output control device 47.

  In step S2122, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 adds or subtracts a timer for the third specific sound output period provided in the RAM 553, and counts the third specific sound output period. In step S2123, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the timer value has become zero. If the timer value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S2124. If the value of the timer becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S2127.

  In step S2124, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the third specific sound listening flag described in step S2006 is “1”. If the third specific sound listening flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S2127; otherwise (if it is “0”), this process ends.

  In step S2127, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the third specific sound output flag to “0” based on the specific sound production start flag being set to “0” and ends the third specific sound output. Set the command. The third specific sound output end command is transmitted to the sound output control device 47. As a result, all the processes are terminated.

  The first specific sound described above corresponds to the high frequency band specific sound of the present invention, and the second specific sound and the third specific sound correspond to the low frequency band specific sound of the present invention. The first to third specific sound output flags provided in the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262 described above correspond to specific sound output control means of the present invention.

<Open / close mode (big hit) display setting process>
Returning to the effect execution process shown in FIG. 23, in step S1904, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs an open / close mode (big hit) display setting process. This open / close mode (big hit) display setting process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in step S2201, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S2202 if an opening command has been received, otherwise proceeds to step S2203.

  In step S2202, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a display opening command.

  In step S2203, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S2204 if an ending command has been received, and ends this process otherwise.

  In step S2204, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a display ending command and ends this processing.

<Variation display mode setting process>
Returning to the effect execution process shown in FIG. 23, in step S1905, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs a variable display mode setting process. This variable display mode setting process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in step S2301, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S2302 if a variation pattern designation command has been received, and proceeds to step S2308 if not received.

  In step S2302, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the variation pattern designation command is a big hit. If it is a big hit, it will progress to step S2303, and if it is not a big hit, it will progress to step S2307.

  In step S2303, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs a one-notification lottery. The one-notification lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to perform an effect of outputting a specific sound for notifying the change display result before the change display result is displayed when the result of the change display is a big hit. .

  In step S2304, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the result of the single notification lottery is to perform a single notification effect. If a single notification effect is to be performed, the process proceeds to step S2305. If a single notification effect is not to be performed, the process proceeds to step S2307.

  In step S2305, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the one notification effect flag to “1”. In step S2306, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a display command for symbol sequence variation including one notification effect, and ends this processing.

  In step S2307, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a display command for symbol sequence fluctuation that does not include one notification effect, and ends this processing.

  In step S2308, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S2309 if it has received the decorative symbol designation command, and ends this process if it has not received it.

  In step S2309, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a stop display command based on the specified stop symbol, and ends this process.

<Single notification sound determination processing>
Returning to the effect execution process shown in FIG. 23, in step S1906, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs a notification sound determination process. This single notification sound determination process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in step S2401, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the first notification sound determination flag is “1” (300 × n times (n: integer) game times). ). In the present embodiment, a notification sound determination process for one notification is performed every time 300 × n game times have arrived since the pachinko machine 10 is powered on. If it is 300 × n game times, the process proceeds to step S2402, and if not, this process is terminated.

  In step S <b> 2402, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 reads the one notification sound determination table from the ROM 552. In steps S2403, S2406, and S2408, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 refers to the single notification sound determination table and determines the pitch of the single notification sound.

  Here, the single notification sound determination table stored in the ROM 552 of the sub-control device 262 will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 29 (a) and 29 (b) are diagrams showing a single notification sound determination table stored in the sub-control device 262. FIG.

  The single notification sound determination table is stored in the ROM 552 of the sub-control device 262. When the audible frequency band is grasped a predetermined number of times, the one-shot notification sound determination table is set to the height of the mode value of the audible frequency band grasped the predetermined number of times. Based on the upper limit of the single notification sound that is estimated to be heard by the player, the type of the single notification sound is determined based on the determined upper limit of the single notification sound.

  The RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262 stores the grasped audible frequency band in a predetermined storage area. The CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 reads one notification sound determination table stored in the ROM 552 and also reads the audible frequency band that has been stored so far in the RAM 553 when determining one notification sound.

  The height of the one notification sound includes a first one notification sound having the same 19 kHz frequency band as the first specific sound, and a second first notification sound having the same 17 kHz frequency band as the second specific sound, There is a third notification sound having the same frequency band of 15 kHz as the third specific sound. As shown in FIG. 29 (a), the upper limit height of one notification sound is the number of listening times of the specific sound that can be heard most of the first to third specific sound listening times (hereinafter referred to as the maximum number). The first condition determined based on the number of times of listening) and the second condition determined based on the number of times of listening to the individual first to third specific sounds. The type of notification sound is determined.

  First, a case where the first condition is that the maximum number of times of listening is 9 times or 10 times will be described. That is, when the second condition is that the number of times of listening to the first specific sound is 9 or 10, the upper limit of the first notification sound is determined to be the first one notification sound (19 kHz). In this case, the first notification sound that is output is determined with a probability that the first one notification sound is 100%. This is because it is presumed that the player who listens to the first specific sound most easily hears the first notification sound having the same height as the first specific sound.

  Further, when the second condition is that the number of times of listening to the second specific sound is 9 times or 10 times, the upper limit of the one-shot notification sound is determined as the second one-shot notification sound (17 kHz). When the upper limit is determined to be the second notification sound in the second condition described above, the output one notification sound is determined with a probability of 100% of the second notification sound.

  When the second condition is that the number of times of listening to the third specific sound is 9 or 10, the upper limit of the single notification sound is determined to be the third notification sound (15 kHz). When the upper limit is determined to be the third notification sound in the second condition described above, the third notification sound that is output is determined with a probability of 100% of the third notification sound.

  Next, a case where the first condition is that the maximum number of times of listening is 6 to 8 times will be described. That is, when the second condition is that the number of times of listening to the first specific sound is 6 to 8, the upper limit of the first notification sound is determined to be the first notification sound (19 kHz). In this case, the output one notification sound is determined with a probability of 70% for the first notification sound, 20% for the second notification sound, and 10% for the third notification sound. This is because the player who can listen to the first specific sound can listen to any of the first to third notification sounds.

  Further, when the second condition is that the number of times of listening to the second specific sound is 6 to 8, the upper limit of the one-shot notification sound is determined as the second one-shot notification sound (17 kHz). In this case, the output one notification sound is determined with a probability of 70% for the second notification sound and 30% for the third notification sound. When the second condition is that the number of times of listening to the third specific sound is 6 to 8, the upper limit of the single notification sound is determined to be the third single notification sound (15 kHz). In this case, the output one notification sound is determined with the probability that the third first notification sound is 100%.

  Next, a case where the first condition is that the maximum number of times of listening is five will be described. That is, when the second condition is that the number of times of listening to the first specific sound is 5 times (others are 4 times or less), the upper limit of the first notification sound is determined to be the first one notification sound (19 kHz). . In this case, the output one notification sound is determined with a probability of 50% for the first notification sound, 30% for the second notification sound, and 20% for the third notification sound. This is because it is estimated that it is difficult to listen to the first notification sound as compared with a player who has listened to the first specific sound 6 to 8 times.

  Further, when the second condition is that the number of times of listening to the second specific sound is 5 times (others are 4 times or less), the upper limit of the first notification sound is determined to be the second one notification sound (17 kHz). . In this case, the first notification sound to be output is determined with a probability of 50 percent for each of the second and third notification sounds. When the second condition is that the number of times of listening to the third specific sound is 5, the upper limit of the first notification sound is determined to be the third first notification sound (15 kHz). In this case, the output one notification sound is determined with the probability that the third first notification sound is 100%.

  Next, when the first condition is that the maximum number of times of listening is 4 times or less, the upper limit of the first notification sound is determined to be 100% probability at the third first notification sound (15 kHz). This is because it is assumed that such a player is not very interested in the specific sound production.

  Moreover, you may determine the kind of effects other than one notification sound with one notification sound. For example, the type of music used in a game after the end of the jackpot round that occurred in the variation display including one notification sound may be determined, or used during the jackpot round that occurred in the variation display including one notification sound The type of music to be played may be determined. Below, with reference to FIG.29 (b), the example which determines the kind of music used after completion | finish of a jackpot round according to how the one notification sound is determined is demonstrated.

  That is, the first notification sound is determined based on 1 to (300 × 1) games, and the first one sound is determined based on 301 to (300 × 2) games. When the notification sound (last notification sound) is determined and the first first notification sound (current one notification sound) is determined based on the game of 601 to (300 × 3 times), that is, When one notification sound is determined three times in succession, the music used after the end of the jackpot round is determined as the “latest hit song”. This is because the first notification sound is determined three times in succession because it is highly likely that a player up to the early 20s who can easily hear the first notification sound is playing a game. is there.

  Similarly, when the second first notification sound is determined three times in succession, the music used after the end of the current jackpot round is determined to be “a little before hit music”. This is because the second notification sound is determined three times in succession, and there is a possibility that players from the late 20s to the 30s who are easy to listen to the second notification sound are playing games. Because it is expensive.

  Similarly, when the third first notification sound is determined three times in succession, the music used after the end of the current jackpot round is determined as “old hit music”. This is because the third notification sound is determined three times in a row because it is highly likely that a player in their 40s who can hear the third notification sound is playing a game. It is.

  Next, after the music used after the jackpot round is determined based on 1 to 900 games, the latest hit song is determined, and then the second one based on the games 901 to (300 × 4) A notification sound is determined, a second first notification sound is determined based on a game of 1201 to (300 × 5 times), and a second first notification sound is determined based on a game of 1501 to (300 × 6 times). In other words, when the first notification sound is determined three times in succession and then the second first notification sound is determined three times in succession, the music used after the end of the jackpot round is “slightly "Previous hit song". This is because the player in the early 20s who played the game when the latest “latest hit song” was decided finished the game, and the player in the late 20s to 30s newly played the game. This is because there is a high possibility.

  Similarly, if the first notification sound is determined three times in succession and then the third first notification sound is determined three times in succession, the music used after the jackpot round ends is “old hits”. "Song". This is because the player in the early 20s who played the game when the latest “latest hit song” was decided finished the game, and the player in the 40s or later may play a game. Because it is expensive.

  In addition, after the first notification sound is determined three times in succession, if it is determined as the first notification sound, the second notification sound, the third notification sound, etc. The music used in is determined as “all time hit music”. “All-time hit songs” are hit songs including “recent hit songs”, “slight hit songs” and “old hit songs”, respectively. This is because it is not possible to determine whether the determined sound level of the single notification sound is irregular because the player has changed or because the player is no longer interested in the specific sound production. Because.

  The “all-time hit song” may be determined when the pitch of one notification sound determined based on 1 to 900 games is irregular. In addition, after the “all time hit song” is determined, the height of one notification sound determined based on the next 901 to 1800 games is 3 (for example, the first one notification sound). In the case of consecutive times, the “recent hit song” may be determined. In 1-900 games, it was not possible to determine what kind of player was playing, but in 901-1800 games, it was possible to determine that a player in their early 20s was playing a game. is there.

  The singer's video may be displayed on the 3rd symbol display device 42 as a fluctuating background together with “recent hit song”, “a little hit song”, “old hit song”, or in the era of the song. The combined image image may be displayed on the third symbol display device 42 as a changing background. When it is determined that the player has changed, an image based on the change of the player may be displayed on the third symbol display device 42. For example, if “Recently hit song” changes to “Slightly previous hit song”, an image such as “Time slip in XX” will be displayed when the normal game starts after the jackpot round ends. The device 42 may be used.

  The single notification sound determination table stored in the ROM 552 of the sub-control device 262 described above corresponds to the specific notification sound determination means of the invention according to (A7).

  Returning to FIG. In step S2403, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not a condition for setting the upper limit of one notification sound as the first one notification sound is established. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2404. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2405.

  In step S2404, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets any flag of the first to third one notification sounds to “1” and sets the corresponding first to third one notification sound output start command. Set one of them. The first to third one notification sound flags are provided in the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262, and when the fluctuation display result is a jackpot result, the high audible frequency band grasped by the first specific sound listening flag. This is a flag for outputting first to third notification sounds of a height (19 kHz to 15 kHz) that can be heard by a player having this audible frequency band in accordance with the height (19 kHz). The first to third one notification sound output start commands are output to the sound output control device 47.

  In step S2405, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not a condition for setting the upper limit of the one notification sound as the second one notification sound is established. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2406. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2407.

  In step S2406, one of the flags of the second and third notification sound is set to “1”, and one of the corresponding second and third notification sound output start commands is set. The second and third first notification sound output start commands are output to the sound output control device 47. When the fluctuation display result is a jackpot result, the second and third notification sound flags indicate the audible frequency band according to the audible frequency band height (17 kHz) grasped by the second specific sound listening flag. Is a flag that outputs second and third notification sounds of a height (17 kHz to 15 kHz) that can be heard by a player having

  In step S2407, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not a condition for setting the upper limit of the one notification sound as the third notification sound is established. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2408; otherwise, the process ends.

  In step S2408, a third first notification sound flag is set to “1” and a third first notification sound output start command is set. The third notification sound output start command is output to the sound output control device 47. The third first notification sound flag is a third (15 kHz) height corresponding to the height (15 kHz) of the audible frequency band grasped by the third specific sound listening flag when the variation display result is a jackpot result. It is a flag that outputs a single notification sound.

  The first to third first notification sounds described above correspond to the specific notification sound of the invention according to (A6), and the first to third first notification sounds provided in the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262 described above. Corresponds to the specific sound notification means of the invention according to (A6).

  Returning to the effect execution process shown in FIG. 23, in step S1907, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs the one notification effect process. This single notification effect process will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a single notification effect process by the sub-control device 262.

  In step S2501, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the one notification flag is “1”. If the one notification flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S2502 to perform a one notification effect, and if not, the process ends.

  In step S2502, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the first one notification sound flag is “1”. If the first notification sound flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S2503; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2505.

  In step S2503, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not a predetermined notification timing has come. If it is one notification timing, the process proceeds to step S2504, and if not, this process ends.

  In step S2504, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a first notification sound output start command, and proceeds to step S2505. The first notification sound output start command is output to the sound output control device 47.

  In step S2505, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 adds or subtracts a timer provided in the RAM 553, counts one notification sound output period, and proceeds to step S2506. In step S2506, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the timer value has become zero. If the value of the timer becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S2507, and if not, this process ends.

  In step S2507, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the first one notification sound output flag to “0”, sets the first one notification sound output end command, and ends this process. The first notification sound output end command is output to the sound output control device 47.

  In step S2508, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the second first notification sound flag is “1”. If the second first notification sound flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S2509; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2514.

  In step S2509, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not a predetermined notification timing has come. This one notification timing is the same as the timing in step S2503 described above. If it is one notification timing, the process proceeds to step S2510; otherwise, the process ends.

  In step S2510, CPU 551 of sub-control device 262 sets the second first notification sound output start command, and proceeds to step S2511. The second notification sound output start command is output to the sound output control device 47.

  In step S2511, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 adds or subtracts a timer provided in the RAM 553, counts one notification sound output period, and proceeds to step S2512. In step S2512, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 determines whether or not the timer value has become zero. If the timer value becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S2513; otherwise, the process ends.

  In step S2513, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the second first notification sound output flag to “0”, sets a second first notification sound output end command, and ends this processing. The second notification sound output end command is output to the sound output control device 47.

  In step S2514, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the third first notification sound flag is “1”. If the third notification sound flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S2515, and if not, this process is terminated.

  In step S2515, CPU 551 of sub-control device 262 determines whether or not a predetermined one-notification timing has come. This one notification timing is the same as the timing in step S2503 described above. If it is one notification timing, the process proceeds to step S2516; otherwise, the process ends.

  In step S2516, CPU 551 of sub-control device 262 sets the third first notification sound output start command, and proceeds to step S2517. The second notification sound output start command is output to the sound output control device 47.

  In step S2517, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 adds or subtracts a timer provided in the RAM 553, counts one notification sound output period, and proceeds to step S2518. In step S2518, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the timer value has become zero. If the timer value becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S2519; otherwise, the process ends.

  In step S2519, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the second first notification sound output flag to “0”, sets a second first notification sound output end command, and ends this process. The second notification sound output end command is output to the sound output control device 47.

  Next, normal processing of the display control device 45 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31A is a flowchart showing normal processing of the display control device, and FIG. 31B is a flowchart showing switching processing of the display mode and the like by the display control device.

  As shown in FIG. 31A, in step S3001, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 performs command input processing for inputting various commands transmitted from the sub-control device 262, and proceeds to step S3002. Examples of the various commands include a display command, a stop display command, a display opening command, a display ending command, a demo start command, and a symbol sequence variation start command.

  In step S3002, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 performs a switching process of a display mode or the like (display of symbol row fluctuation, jackpot opening, jackpot ending, etc.), and proceeds to step S3003. Here, the display mode switching process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 31B, in step S3101, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 determines whether or not a specific sound effect start command has been received. If the specific sound effect start command has been received, the process proceeds to step S3102; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3103.

  In step S3102, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 starts a specific sound effect display. Specifically, the display control device 45 controls the display of the third symbol display device 42 so as to display information necessary for the specific sound effect. Information necessary for the specific sound production will be described later.

  In step S3103, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 determines whether any of the first specific sound effect command, the second specific sound listening display command, or the third specific sound listening display command is received. In step S3104, if the display control device 42 has received the first to third specific sound listening display commands, the result display differs depending on the height of the frequency band of the specific sound that the player can listen to. I do. The different result display will be described later.

  In step S3105, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 proceeds to step S3106 if a symbol sequence variation start command is received, and proceeds to step S3107 otherwise.

  In step S3106, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 starts symbol row fluctuation. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the display control device 45 starts to change the main decorative symbol SZ and the sub decorative symbol FZ of the three decorative symbol rows L, M, and R.

  In step S3109, if the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 has received a display opening command, the process proceeds to step S3110; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3111. In step S3110, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the display of the third symbol display device 42 so as to start displaying the jackpot opening.

  In step S <b> 3111, if the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 has received a display ending command, the process proceeds to step S <b> 3112, and if not, this process ends. In step S3112, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the display of the third symbol display device 42 so as to start displaying the jackpot ending.

  Referring back to FIG. 31A, in step S3003, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 determines a stop symbol and proceeds to step S3004.

  In step S3004, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 determines a variable display mode, and proceeds to step S3005.

  In step S3005, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 determines an auxiliary effect (such as a message to be provided and displayed to the player), and proceeds to step S3006.

  In step S3006, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 performs display image control of the third symbol display device.

  For example, in the case of symbol sequence fluctuation, the display control device 45 finally stops the symbol variation display of the main decorative symbol SZ and the sub decorative symbol SZ in each of the decorative symbol sequences L, M, and R as shown in FIG. Display control of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 42 is performed so that the variable display to display is performed.

  In step S3007, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 performs other processing (demonstration, hold display, etc.).

  In step S3008, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 determines whether 1 ms or more has elapsed since the start of normal processing. If 1 ms or more has elapsed, the process returns to step S3001, and if not, the process returns to step S3008.

  Next, normal sound output processing and specific sound / single notification sound output processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32A shows a normal sound output process, and FIG. 32B is a flowchart showing a specific sound / single notification sound output process.

  As shown in FIG. 32A, in step S3151, the CPU 561 of the audio output control device 47 determines whether or not a normal audio output command has been received from the sub-control device 262. The normal voice output command is a command for designating a voice to be output in accordance with the progress of the game, such as a variable display effect on the third symbol display device 42 or a big hit round effect. If a normal voice output command has been received, the process proceeds to step S3152, and if not, this process ends.

  In step S3152, the CPU 561 of the audio output control device 47 specifies sound data based on the melody song number specified by the normal audio output command. Next, in step S3153, the CPU 561 of the audio output control device 47 determines an amplification amount when the analog sound data is amplified by the amplifier based on the setting value of the volume switch.

  Next, in step S3154, the CPU 561 of the audio output control device 47 reads out from the ROM 562 digital sound data corresponding to the music number designated in step S3152. Next, in step S3155, the CPU 561 of the audio output control device 47 converts the read digital sound data in the digital format into the analog sound data.

  Next, in step S3156, the CPU 561 of the sound output control device 47 outputs analog sound data to the sound output unit 24a for normal sound. Specifically, in the sound output unit 24a, the amplifier 24a1 amplifies analog sound data in accordance with the amplification value determined in step S3153, and the speaker 24a2 outputs the amplified sound data as a melody that can be heard by the player. .

  Next, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), in step S3161, the CPU 561 of the sound output control device 47 has received a specific sound output start command or a single notification sound output start command from the sub control device 262. Determine. The specific sound output start command is a command for starting output of the first to third specific sounds. The one notification sound output start command is a command for starting output of one notification sound. If a command has been received, the process proceeds to step S3162, and if not, this process ends.

  In step S3162, the CPU 561 of the audio output control device 47 specifies the sound data of the first to third specific sounds to be output based on the specification by the specific sound output command. Next, in step S3163, the CPU 561 of the audio output control device 47 determines the amplification amount when the analog sound data is amplified by the amplifier based on the setting value of the volume switch.

  Next, in step S3164, the CPU 561 of the sound output control device 47 prevents the specific sound or single notification sound from being mixed with normal sound and becoming difficult to hear when outputting the specific sound or single notification sound. In addition, the amount of amplification of normal voice is changed (decreased).

  Next, in step S3165, the CPU 561 of the audio output control device 47 reads the sound data of the first to third specific sounds designated in step S3162 from the ROM 562. Next, in step S3166, the CPU 561 of the audio output control device 47 converts the read sound data of the specific sound in the digital format into the sound data in the analog format.

  Next, in step S3167, the CPU 561 of the sound output control device 47 outputs the sound data in the analog format to the sound output unit 24b for the specific sound. Specifically, the output to the sound output unit 24b is the first to third identification of the sound data amplified by the amplifier 24a1 and the amplified sound data by the speaker 24b2 according to the amplification value determined in step S3163. Output as sound.

  Next, in step S3168, the CPU 561 of the sound output control device 47 determines whether or not a specific sound output end command or a single notification sound output end command has been received from the sub-control device 262. The specific sound output end command is generated when the first to third specific sound output period ends or when the effect button 80 is detected during the first to third specific sound output period. Is a command to end the output of. The one notification sound output end command is a command for ending the output of one notification sound when the output period of one notification sound ends. If a command has been received, the process proceeds to step S3169, and if not, this process ends.

In step S3169, the CPU 561 of the sound output control device 47 ends the output of the specific sound and one notification sound, so that the normal sound amplification amount changed (decreased) in step S3164 is returned to the original amplification amount, Make normal audio output as before.
<Example of specific sound production and one-shot announcement production>

  Next, an example of a specific sound effect and a single announcement effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (a), the specific sound effect is performed every 30 × n game times. In addition, for every 300 × n game times, one notification sound is determined based on the audible frequency band grasped by the specific sound production so far. Note that a predetermined single notification sound may be used until the first notification sound is determined. As shown in FIG. 33 (b), the specific sound effect period is 6 seconds from a predetermined second after the start of reach effect during each variable display (may be simultaneous with the start of reach or 5 seconds after the start of reach). Is set. In the specific sound production period, the first specific sound (19 kHz) → the second specific sound (17 kHz) → the third specific sound (15 kHz) so that the time that can be audibly recognized first depends on the attribute of the player. The changing specific sound is output from the sound output unit 24. The first to third specific sound output possible periods during which the first to third specific sounds can be output are set after the first specific sound output possible period is 0 seconds to 2 seconds after the start, and the second specific sound output is performed. The possible period is set 2 seconds to 4 seconds after the start, and the third specific sound output possible period is set 4 seconds to 6 seconds after the start. It is possible to change the timing and length of outputting the first to third specific sounds within the first to third specific sound output possible period. In this embodiment, the first specific sound output period is set from 0 seconds to 1 second after the start of the specific sound effect period, and the second specific sound output period is 3 seconds to 4 after the start of the specific sound effect period. The third specific sound output period is set after 4 seconds to 5 seconds after the start of the specific sound production period.

  In the variation display of the 300 × n game times, for example, 2 seconds before the start of the specific sound effect, as information necessary for the specific sound effect, for example, a button “when a sound of keying” shown in FIG. Necessary for specific sound effects such as an image notifying the start of the specific sound effect such as “Press!”, An image explaining the operation method of the effect button 80 in the specific sound effect, and an image notifying that the specific sound effect is being executed. Is displayed on the third symbol display device 42 by the display control device 45. Instead of displaying such an image, an LED is built in the effect button 80, and this LED is turned on during the specific sound effect period to notify the player that the specific sound effect period is in progress. Also good.

  In the first specific sound output period, the first specific sound (19 kHz) is output from the sound output unit 24. The first specific sound tends to be easily listened to by players up to their early 20s among players of age groups that can play games. When the effect button 80 is pressed during the first specific sound validity determination period, the sub-control device 262 recognizes that the audible frequency band of the player is 19 kHz. By reading out this audible frequency band, the gaming machine manufacturer can grasp that the age group of the player who plays a game on the gaming machine is likely to be in the early 20s. At this time, a first specific sound listening image (for example, “It seems to have been heard up to 19 kHz. Amazing! Amazing!”) Is displayed on the third symbol display device 42 informing the result that the player has been able to listen to the first specific sound. And a character image such as “You are a superman” are displayed, so that the audible frequency band can be grasped while attracting the player's interest.

  If the player cannot hear the first specific sound during the first specific sound output period, the second specific sound (17 kHz) is output from the sound output unit 24 during the second specific sound output period. Sounds having a frequency band of 17 kHz tend to be easily heard by players up to their 30s among players of age groups that can play games. When the effect button 80 is pressed during the second specific sound validity determination period, the sub-control device 262 recognizes that the player's audible frequency band is 17 kHz. By reading out this audible frequency band, the gaming machine manufacturer can grasp that the age group of the player who plays a game on the gaming machine is likely to be in the late 20s to 30s. At this time, the third symbol display device 42 informs the result that the player can hear the second specific sound, for example, a second specific sound listening image (for example, “It seems to have been heard up to 17 kHz. Amazing!” Or “ "You're a little more superman" is displayed, so you can grasp the audible frequency band while attracting the player's interest.

  If the player cannot hear the second specific sound during the second specific sound output period, the third specific sound (15 kHz) is output from the sound output unit 24. A sound having a frequency band of 15 kHz tends to be easily heard by players in their 40s or later among players of an age group capable of playing. When the effect button 80 is pressed during the third specific sound validity determination period, the sub-control device 262 recognizes that the player's audible frequency band is 15 kHz. By reading this audible frequency band, the gaming machine manufacturer can grasp that the age group of the player who plays a game on the gaming machine is highly likely to be in his or her forties. At this time, the third symbol display device 42 informs the player that the player has been able to listen to the second specific sound. Character image such as “It's still normal.” Is displayed, so that the audible frequency band can be grasped while attracting the player's interest.

  The specific sound effect is performed every 30 × n game times, and the mode value of the audible frequency band obtained by a certain number (for example, 10 times from 30 to 300 times) for each 300 × n game times. Based on the above, the pitch of one notification sound is determined. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), it is assumed that the mode is a frequency band of 19 kHz, and a single notification sound (first first notification sound) having the same height as the first specific sound. ) Has been determined. In the one notification effect, the first notification sound having a frequency band of 19 kHz is output from the sound output unit 24 for 2 seconds, for example, so even if there are players in their late twenties in the surrounding gaming machines, Players in the latter half of the generation do not notice the first notification sound, and only the players in the early 20s who play a game on the gaming machine notice the first notification sound. Therefore, only a player in their early twenties who plays a game on the gaming machine can be informed of the fact that it is a big win. In this way, by reflecting the circumstances (age group) peculiar to the player who plays a game on the gaming machine in the one-shot notification effect, the one-shot notification effect is more effective than the conventional one-announcement effect that anyone can understand. The interest can be improved.

The first to third specific sound listening images described above correspond to the specific information of the present invention.
<Effect of Example 1>

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, if the effect button 80 can be pressed during the first to third specific sound validity determination periods, the audible frequency band (first specific sound) is displayed on the third symbol display device 42. : 19 kHz, 2nd specific sound: 17 kHz, 3rd specific sound: 15 kHz) While the game is in progress while giving the player a fascinating interest when the first to third specific sound listening images can be viewed. The information for grasping the age group of the person can be acquired. The audible frequency band is higher as the player's age group is lower and as the player's age group is higher, the gaming machine manufacturer is grasped by the first to third specific sound listening flags in the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262. By reading out the audible frequency band, it is possible to suitably investigate the age group of the player who plays a game with the pachinko machine 10 to be investigated.

Example 2 is an example of the invention described in (B system) described later.
A pachinko machine 10 according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 37. FIG. 34 is a main part of a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the second embodiment. FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating the specific sound output process performed by the sub-control device 262 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating the switching process of the display mode and the like by the display control device 45 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining a reach promotion effect.

  The difference between the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment and the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub-control device 262 according to the present embodiment does not include the first, second, and third one-notification flags provided in the first embodiment, but is specified during the variable display effect of the third symbol. Based on the fact that the audible frequency band is grasped by the sound effect, it is determined which of the reach promotion effects A, B, and C is the effect of the reach promotion effect that is executed during the subsequent display of the variation of the third symbol. The first and second reach promotion effect flags for controlling the reach promotion effect to be displayed on the third symbol display device 42 in the determined effect mode are the same as in the first embodiment. Different. The first, second, and third reach promotion effect flags will be described in detail later.

  The effect button input monitoring / effect process shown in FIG. 22 and the effect execution management process shown in FIG. 23 are also referred to in this embodiment, except for the steps related to the one-shot notification effect. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern with a specific sound effect corresponding to step S1701 is a variation pattern command including a reach promotion effect, and a variation having a length necessary for executing the specific sound effect and the reach promotion effect. It is a pattern command. In the specific sound listening determination process shown in FIG. 24, the step of counting the specific sound listening frequency is referred to as a step of setting the above-described first to third reach promotion effect flags to “1”. The specific sound output period setting process shown in FIG. 25 is performed as follows according to the present embodiment.

<Specific sound output period setting process>
The specific sound output period setting process performed by the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S3201, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the specific sound effect start flag is “1”. If the specific sound effect start flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S3202 to start the specific sound effect. Otherwise, the process is terminated.

  In step S3202, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 issues a specific sound effect display start command for controlling the display control device 45 to display the display necessary for starting the specific sound effect on the third symbol display device 42. set.

  In step S3203, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the first specific sound output timing has arrived. If it is the first specific sound output timing, the process proceeds to step S3204; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3210.

  In step S3204, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the first specific sound output flag to “1”, sets the first specific sound output start command, and proceeds to step S3205. The first specific sound output end command is transmitted to the sound output control device 47.

  In step S3205, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 subtracts the timer and counts the output period during which the first specific sound is output. In step S3206, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether the timer value has become zero. If the timer value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S3207. If the timer value is 0, the process proceeds to step S3209 which will be described later.

  In step S3207, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the first specific sound listening flag described in step S2003 of FIG. 24 is “1”. If the first specific sound listening flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S3209; otherwise (if it is “0”), the process ends.

  When the first reach promotion effect flag is “1”, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a first reach promotion effect display command. The first reach promotion effect display command is transmitted to the display control device 45.

  In step S3209, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the first specific sound output flag to “0” and sets the first specific sound output end command. The first specific sound output end command is transmitted to the sound output control device 47. Thereby, this process is complete | finished.

  In step S3210, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the second specific sound output timing has arrived. If it is the second specific sound output timing, the process proceeds to step S3211; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3218.

  In step S3211, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the first specific sound listening flag is “1”. If the first specific sound listening flag is “1”, the process is terminated. If the first specific sound listening flag is not “1”, the process proceeds to step S3212. In step S3212, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the second specific sound output flag to “1”, sets a second specific sound output start command, and proceeds to step S3213. The second specific sound output start command is output to the sound output control device 47.

  In step S3213, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 subtracts the timer and counts the output period of the second specific sound. In step S3214, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the timer value is zero. If the timer value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S3215. If the value of the timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S3217 described later.

  In step S3215, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the second specific sound listening flag described in step S2005 of FIG. 24 is “1”. If the second specific sound listening flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S3217; otherwise (if it is “0”), the process ends.

  When the second reach promotion effect flag is “1”, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a second reach promotion effect display command. The second reach promotion effect display command is transmitted to the display control device 45.

  In step S3217, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the second specific sound output flag to “0” and sets a second specific sound output end command. The second specific sound output end command is transmitted to the sound output control device 47. Thereby, this process is complete | finished.

  In step S3218, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the third specific sound output timing has arrived. If it is the third specific sound output timing, the process proceeds to step S3219. If it is not the third specific sound output timing, this process is terminated.

  In step S3219, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the second specific sound listening flag is set to “1”. If the second specific sound listening flag is “1”, this process is terminated. If the second specific sound listening flag is not “1”, the process proceeds to step S3220. In step S3220, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the third specific sound output flag to “1”, sets a third specific sound output start command, and proceeds to step S3221. The third specific sound output start command is output to the sound output control device 47.

  In step S3221, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 subtracts the timer and counts the output period of the third specific sound. In step S3222, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 determines whether or not the timer value has become zero. If the value of the timer is not 0, the process proceeds to step S3223. If the value of the timer becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S3225 described later.

  In step S3223, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the third specific sound listening flag described in step S2007 of FIG. 24 is “1”. If the third specific sound listening flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S3225; otherwise (if it is “0”), this process ends.

  When the third reach promotion effect flag is “1”, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a third reach promotion effect display command. The third reach promotion effect display command is transmitted to the display control device 45.

  In step S3225, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the third specific sound output flag to “0” and sets a third specific sound output end command. The third specific sound output end command is transmitted to the sound output control device 47. Thereby, this process is complete | finished.

<Display mode switching process>
The display mode switching process performed by the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that steps S3301, 3302, and S3309 to step S3312 are the same as steps SS3301, 3302, and 3109 to step S3112 of the first embodiment, so the first embodiment is referred to.

  In step S3303, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 determines whether a first reach promotion effect display command has been received. If the first reach promotion effect display command has been received, the process proceeds to step S3304; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3305.

  In step S 3304, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the display of the third symbol display device 42 so as to start the reach promotion effect A. The reach promotion effect A is the normal design when the reach display by the 3rd symbol performed on the 3rd symbol display device 42 is the reach by the normal symbol ("2" "4" "6" or "8"). This is a promotion effect that sandwiches three different reach effect displays while the reach display by is promoted to reach display with a probable variation pattern (“1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, or “9”).

  In step S3305, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 determines whether a second reach promotion effect display command has been received. If the second reach promotion effect display command has been received, the process proceeds to step S3306; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3307.

  In step S3306, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the display of the third symbol display device 42 so as to start the reach promotion effect B. The reach promotion effect B is a promotion effect that sandwiches two different reach effect displays while the reach display by the normal symbol is promoted to the reach display by the probability variation symbol.

  In step S3307, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 determines whether or not a third reach promotion effect display command has been received. If the third reach promotion effect display command has been received, the process proceeds to step S3308; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3309.

  In step S3308, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the display of the third symbol display device 42 so as to start the reach promotion effect C. The reach promotion effect C is a promotion effect that sandwiches one different reach effect display while the reach display by the normal symbol is promoted to the reach display by the probability variation symbol.

<Example of reach promotion production>
An example of reach promotion effects A to C will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this example, the variable display time including reach promotion effects A to C is set to 36 seconds, and the fixed display time is set to 2 seconds. The reach production period is set 4 seconds to 36 seconds after the start of fluctuation. Among them, the reach effect period by the normal symbol is set from 4 seconds to 30 seconds after the start of variation, and the reach effect period by the probability variation symbol is set from 30 seconds to 36 seconds after the start of variation.

  The specific sound production period is set 6 seconds to 24 seconds after the start of fluctuation. The period during which the first specific sound (19 kHz) can be output (hereinafter referred to as the first specific sound output possible period; the second and third specific sounds are also referred to) is 6 seconds to 12 seconds after the start of the fluctuation. The second specific sound (17 kHz) output possible period is set from 12 seconds to 18 seconds after the fluctuation start, and the third specific sound (15 kHz) output possible period is set from 18 seconds to 24 seconds after the fluctuation start. The

  The first specific sound output period is set to 2 seconds of the first specific sound output possible period, that is, 8 seconds to 10 seconds after the start of fluctuation. The second specific sound output period is set to 2 seconds of the second specific sound output possible period, that is, 12 seconds to 14 seconds after the start of fluctuation. The third specific sound output period is set for 2 seconds in the third specific sound output possible period, that is, 20 seconds to 22 seconds after the start of fluctuation.

  When the press of the effect button 80 is detected at the timing t1 (9 seconds after the start of change) during the first specific sound output period, the reach promotion effect A is started. In the reach promotion effect A, a normal reach effect that normally expects a big jackpot to be generated is displayed until the first specific sound output possible period elapses. In the reach promotion effect A, since the first specific sound is heard, the second and third specific sounds are not output during the second and third specific sound output periods in the following description.

  In the reach promotion effect A, the normal reach effect is changed to a super reach effect (normal symbol reach) with a higher expectation than the normal reach effect at the timing when the first specific sound output possible period ends (12 seconds after the start of fluctuation). The The super reach production is displayed until the end of the second specific sound output possible period (18 seconds after the start of fluctuation), and the expectation is higher than the super reach production at the timing of the end of the second specific sound output possible period. Moreover, it is changed to a premium reach production (normal symbol reach) whose appearance rate is lower (rare) than the super reach production. The premium reach effect is displayed until the timing when the third specific sound output enable period ends (24 seconds after the start of fluctuation), and the press that requests the press of the effect button 80 at the timing when the third specific sound output enable period ends. Changed to reach production with button chance (normal symbol reach).

  Reach production with a push button chance is when the production button 80 is pressed during the reach production period or when the production button 80 is not pushed during the reach production period. It ends in (after 30 seconds from the start of fluctuation). In the reach effect with a push button chance, the normal symbol reach is promoted to the probable symbol reach when a predetermined time (30 seconds after the start of fluctuation) has elapsed. Thereafter, after a fixed display time of 2 seconds, the same symbol as the probability variation reach symbol becomes a stop symbol, and the probability variation jackpot is confirmed.

  In this way, in the reach promotion effect A, the player changes from normal reach effect → super reach effect → premium reach effect → reach effect with a push button chance, so that all reach promotion effects can be seen. By assuming that the premium reach effect will be a jackpot display result with a high probability (for example, a probability close to 90%), the player has a sense of expectation that it will be a jackpot display result through the promotion from the normal reach effect to the super reach effect As a result, it is possible to further enhance the expectation that will be a jackpot display result in the premium reach production.

  When pressing of the effect button 80 is detected at timing t2 (13 seconds after the start of change) during the second specific sound output period, reach promotion effect B is started. In the reach promotion effect B, the normal reach effect is displayed until the second specific sound output possible period elapses. In the reach promotion effect B, since the second specific sound is heard, the third specific sound is not output during the third specific sound output possible period.

  In the reach promotion effect B, the normal reach effect is changed to the super reach effect at the timing when the second specific sound output possible period ends (after 18 seconds from the start of the change). The super reach effect is displayed until the timing when the third specific sound output possible period ends, and is changed to the reach effect with a push button chance at the timing when the third specific sound output period ends. In the reach effect with a push button chance, the normal symbol reach is promoted to the probability variable symbol reach when the effect button 80 is pressed and when a predetermined time has elapsed. Thereafter, the same symbol as the probability variation reach symbol becomes the stop symbol, and the probability variation jackpot is determined.

  In this way, in the reach promotion effect B that starts based on the second specific sound being heard, the player changes from normal reach effect → super reach effect → reach effect with a push button chance, but the premium reach effect is changed. I can't see it. In the case of a super reach effect, the probability of being a jackpot display result or a case of a missed display result (for example, a probability of about 50%) is assumed. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that there is the same degree in both cases where there is a display error result.

  When the press of the effect button 80 is detected at the timing t3 (21 seconds after the start of change) during the third specific sound output period, the reach promotion effect C is started. In the reach promotion effect C, the normal reach effect is displayed until the third specific sound output possible period elapses. When the third reach promotion effect display command is received, the reach promotion effect C is started from the timing when the third specific sound output period ends (reach effect with a push button chance).

  In the reach promotion effect C, the reach effect with the push button chance is started at the timing (24 seconds after the start of the change) when the third specific sound output possible period ends. In the reach effect with a push button chance, the normal symbol reach is promoted to the probability variable symbol reach when the effect button 80 is pressed and when a predetermined time has elapsed. Thereafter, the same symbol as the probability variation reach symbol becomes the stop symbol, and the probability variation jackpot is determined.

  In this way, in the reach promotion effect C that is started based on the third specific sound being listened to, the normal reach effect → the reach effect with the push button chance is changed, but the player has a super reach effect and a premium reach effect. Can't see. The reach effect with push button chance in the reach promotion effect C is displayed more often when the result is a display result than the result of jackpot display, and the reach effect with the push button chance in the reach promotion effect C is reached. It is possible to give an impression that the expectation level resulting in the jackpot display result is lower than the reach production with push button chances in the promotion A and B. In such an impression, if the jackpot display result is obtained, it is possible to give the player surprise.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a player who can listen to a specific sound having a high frequency band can see a reach promotion effect with a higher number of promotions.

  The above-described reach promotion effects A to C correspond to the specific display effects of the invention according to (B1). Further, the first to third reach promotion effect flags in the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262 described above correspond to the specific display effect control means of the invention according to (B1).

<Effects of Example 2>
As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, the audible frequency band (first specific sound: 19 kHz, second specific sound) is determined by the first to third specific sound listening flags in the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262. : 17 kHz, third specific sound: 15 kHz), it is possible to see the reach promotion effect mode, that is, the reach promotion effect A in which all promotion effects can be seen, and some promotion effects. The reach promotion effect B that cannot be performed and the reach promotion effect C that has the smallest number of promotion effects that can be viewed are different. A player who can listen to a specific sound having a high frequency band can see a reach promotion effect with a higher number of promotions. Therefore, since the player tries to recognize a higher audible frequency band as much as possible according to his / her age group, the interest of the reach promotion effect started based on the detection of the press of the effect button 80 is detected. Can be improved.

Example 3 is an example of the invention described in (C system) described later.
A pachinko machine 10 according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 43. FIG. 38 is a main part of a block portion showing an electrical configuration of the third embodiment. FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating the start winning process according to the third embodiment. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the prefetch lottery process. FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating the specific sound output process according to the third embodiment. FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating the variable display mode setting process according to the third embodiment. FIG. 43 is a diagram for explaining the prefetching effect.

  The difference between the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment and the first and second embodiments will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub-control device 262 of the present embodiment is a case where the first, second, and third specific sound output flags are winning determination (pre-reading winning) in which the determination result of the unexecuted variation display becomes the specific display mode. In addition, when multiple unexecuted variable displays are held before the unexecuted variable display that has been determined to be a winning decision, it is provided during multiple variable display periods that are performed after the cancellation of the variable unexecuted condition This is different from the first, second, and third specific sound output flags of the first and second embodiments in that control for outputting the first, second, and third specific sounds is performed within the specified specific sound effect period. In addition, the sub-control device 262 displays the first and second presentation modes of the pre-reading notice (displaying the stop symbol as “341” as the chance symbol) based on the pre-reading winning based on the grasp of the audible frequency band. 1st, 2nd and 3rd look-ahead notice flags for controlling to display the look-ahead notice on the 3rd symbol display device 42 in the decided manner. It is different from Examples 1 and 2 also by providing. Below, it demonstrates centering on the point which is different from another Example.

<Starting winning process>
The start winning process of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The start winning process of the present embodiment is the same as the start winning process of the first embodiment from step S701 to S704, but a prefetch lottery process described below is performed in step S705.

  The prefetch lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S3401, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not the number of unexecuted variable displays stored in the reserved ball storage area (hereinafter referred to as the reserved number) is four. That is, the pre-read lottery is based on the condition that the variable display for the unexecuted portion is stored in all of the first reserved area, the second reserved area, the third reserved area, and the fourth reserved area. If the number of holds is 4, the process proceeds to step S3402, and if not, this process ends. In addition, although the condition of the number of reservations was four (full tank), it may be four or more, or may be a number less than full.

  In step S3402, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 performs a pre-read lottery in which lottery is performed as to whether or not the result of the change display of the unexecuted portion stored in the fourth reserved area is a big hit. The pre-read lottery is performed based on the value of the jackpot random number C1 in the change display of the unexecuted portion stored in the fourth reserved area.

  In step S3403, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not the result of the prefetch lottery is a win. If the value of the jackpot random number C1 in the variation display of the unexecuted portion is a winning value, the result of the pre-read lottery is won. If the result of the pre-read lottery is a win, the process proceeds to step S3404. If not, the process is terminated.

  In step S3404, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 sets the prefetch winning flag to “1” and ends this process. The pre-reading winning flag is provided in the RAM 503 of the main control device 261, and determines whether or not the result of the unexecuted variable display is a big hit.

  Note that the prefetch winning flag provided in the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 described above corresponds to the unexecuted portion determination means of the invention according to (C1).

  Note that the effect button input monitoring / effect process shown in FIG. 22 and the effect execution management process shown in FIG. 23 are also referred to in this embodiment, except for the steps related to the one-shot notification effect. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern with the specific sound effect corresponding to step S1701 is the variation pattern for the first hold when the prefetch lottery performed by the maximum number of holds is the winning for the fourth hold. . In the specific sound listening determination processing shown in FIG. 24, the step of counting the specific sound listening frequency is referred to as a step of setting the first to third prefetch notice flags described above to “1”. The specific sound output period setting process shown in FIG. 25 is performed as follows according to the present embodiment.

<Specific sound output period setting process>
The specific sound output process in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S3600, CPU 551 of sub control device 262 determines whether or not the specific sound effect start flag is “1”. The specific sound effect start flag is set to “1” when the prefetch lottery performed when there is a maximum number (4) of holds is a win for the fourth hold. If the specific sound effect start flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S3202 to start the specific sound effect. Otherwise, the process is terminated.

  In step S3601, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 issues a specific sound effect display start command for controlling the display control device 45 to display a display necessary for starting the specific sound effect on the third symbol display device 42. set.

  In step S3602, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines that the change display to be determined is based on the change display for the unexecuted portion stored in the first hold area at the time of the prefetch winning (hereinafter referred to as the first hold at the prefetch win). It is determined whether or not. If the pre-reading win is the first hold, the process proceeds to step S3603; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3610.

  In step S3603, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the first specific sound output timing has arrived during the variable display based on the first hold during the pre-reading win. The first specific sound output timing is provided during the variable display period based on the first hold. If the first specific sound output timing has arrived, the process proceeds to step S3604, and if not, the process ends.

  In step S3604, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the first specific sound output flag to “1”, sets the first specific sound output start command, and proceeds to step S3205. The first specific sound output end command is transmitted to the sound output control device 47.

  In step S3605, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 subtracts the timer and counts the output period during which the first specific sound is output. In step S3506, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the timer value has become zero. If the timer value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S3607. If the timer value is 0, the process proceeds to step S3609 to be described later.

  In step S3607, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the first specific sound listening flag described in step S2003 of FIG. 24 is “1”. If the first specific sound listening flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S3609; otherwise (if “0”), the process ends.

  When the first specific sound listening flag is set to “1”, the first prefetch notice flag is also set to “1”. The first prefetch notice flag is a first display to be described later, based on a change display performed after the release of the change non-execution condition based on the first hold at the time of the prefetch win determined according to the first specific sound listening flag being set to “1”. Control to start pre-reading notice effect.

  When the first prefetch notice flag is “1”, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 transmits a first prefetch notice command to the display control device 45. The display control device 45 performs a first prefetch notice effect described later.

  In step S3609, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the first specific sound output flag to “0” and sets the first specific sound output end command. The first specific sound output end command is transmitted to the sound output control device 47. Thereby, this process is complete | finished.

  In step S3610, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines that the variation display to be determined is based on the variation display for the unexecuted portion stored in the second reserved area at the time of the pre-reading winning (hereinafter referred to as the second holding at the pre-reading winning). It is determined whether or not. If the pre-reading win is the second hold, the process proceeds to step S3611. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3619.

  In step S3611, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the first specific sound listening flag is “1”. If the first specific sound listening flag is “1”, the pre-reading notice effect has already been started, and thus this process ends. If the first specific sound listening flag is not “1”, the process proceeds to step S3612.

  In step S3612, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the second specific sound output timing has arrived. The second specific sound output timing is provided during the variable display period based on the second hold. If the second specific sound output timing has arrived, the process proceeds to step S36113. Otherwise, the process ends.

  In step S3613, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the second specific sound output flag to “1”, sets a second specific sound output start command, and proceeds to step S3213. The second specific sound output start command is output to the sound output control device 47.

  In step S3614, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 subtracts the timer and counts the output period during which the second specific sound is output. In step S3615, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 determines whether or not the timer value has become zero. If the timer value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S3616. If the timer value is 0, the process proceeds to step S3618 described later.

  In step S3616, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the second specific sound listening flag described in step S2005 of FIG. 24 is “1”. If the second specific sound listening flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S3617; otherwise (if it is “0”), the process ends.

  When the second specific sound listening flag is set to “1”, the second prefetch notice flag is also set to “1”. The second look-ahead notice flag is a second display to be described later, based on a change display that is performed after the change not-executed condition is canceled based on the second hold at the time of the pre-read win determined based on the second specific sound listening flag being set to “1”. Control to start pre-reading notice effect.

  When the second prefetch notice flag is set to “1”, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 transmits a second prefetch notice command to the display control device 45. The display control device 45 performs a second prefetch notice effect described later.

  In step S3618, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the second specific sound output flag to “0” and sets a second specific sound output end command. The second specific sound output end command is transmitted to the sound output control device 47. Thereby, this process is complete | finished.

  In step S3619, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 uses the change display to be determined based on the change display for the unexecuted portion stored in the third hold area 403d at the time of the pre-reading win (hereinafter referred to as the third hold at the pre-read win). It is determined whether it is a thing. If the pre-reading win is the third hold, the process proceeds to step S3620, and if not, the process is terminated.

  In step S3620, CPU 551 of sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the first specific sound listening flag or the second specific sound listening flag is “1”. If the first specific sound listening flag or the second specific sound listening flag is “1”, the pre-reading notice has already been started, and thus this process ends. If neither the first specific sound listening flag or the second specific sound listening flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S3621.

  In step S3621, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the third specific sound output timing has arrived. The third specific sound output timing is provided during the variable display period based on the third hold. If the third specific sound output timing has arrived, the process proceeds to step S3622, and if not, the process ends.

  In step S3622, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the third specific sound output flag to “1”, sets a third specific sound output start command, and proceeds to step S3623. The third specific sound output start command is output to the sound output control device 47.

  In step S3623, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 subtracts the timer and counts the output period during which the third specific sound is output. In step S3624, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the timer value has become zero. If the timer value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S3625. If the timer value is 0, the process proceeds to step S3627 described later.

  In step S3625, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the third specific sound listening flag described in step S2007 of FIG. 24 is “1”. If the third specific sound listening flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S3626; otherwise (if it is “0”), this process ends.

In step S3626, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the third specific sound listening flag to “1”, sets the third prefetch notice flag to “1”, and proceeds to step S3627.

When the third specific sound listening flag is set to “1”, the third prefetch notice flag is also set to “1”. The third prefetch notice flag is changed from a change display performed after the release of the change non-execution condition based on the third hold at the time of the prefetch win determined according to the third specific sound listening flag being set to “1”. Control to start pre-reading notice effect.

  When the third prefetch notice flag is set to “1”, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 transmits a third prefetch notice command to the display control device 45. The display control device 45 performs a third prefetch notice effect described later.

  In step S3627, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the third specific sound output flag to “0” and sets a third specific sound output end command. The third specific sound output end command is transmitted to the sound output control device 47. Thereby, this process is complete | finished.

<Variation display mode setting process>
The variable display mode setting process according to the third embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 42, in step S3701, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S3702 if a variation pattern designation command has been received, and proceeds to step S3705 if not received.

  In step S3702, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 determines whether the prefetch winning flag is “1”. If the prefetch winning flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S3703; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3704.

  In step S3703, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a display command including a specific sound effect, and ends this process. In step S3704, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a display command that does not include the specific sound effect, and ends this process.

  In step S3705, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S3706 if it has received a decorative symbol designation command, and ends this process if it has not received it.

  In step S3706, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the first to third prefetch notice flags are “1”. If the first to third prefetch notice flags are “1”, the process proceeds to step S3707; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3710.

  In step S3707, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a stop display command using the variable display stop symbol corresponding to the first to third prefetch notice flags as a chance. The chance eye is a predetermined stop pattern such as “3”, “4”, “1”, etc., and the expectation that a big hit is generated in the fluctuation display after the fluctuation display that ends at the chance eye is normal. It is a stop symbol that suggests that it is higher than the off-stop symbol.

  In step S3708, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the determination target is the third hold at the time of prefetch winning. If the determination target is the third hold at the time of prefetching, the process proceeds to step S3709; otherwise, the process ends.

  In step S3709, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the first to third prefetch notice flags to “0” and ends this process. The first to third prefetch notice flags are controlled so that the prefetch notice is performed until the change display performed after the release of the change non-execution condition based on the third hold at the time of winning immediately before the fourth hold at the time of winning the prefetch win. .

  In step S3710, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a stop display command that does not use the chance symbol as a stop symbol because the first to third prefetch notice flags are not “1” in step S3706, and ends this processing. To do.

  The CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the first, second, and third prefetch notice commands and transmits them to the display control device 45 when the first, second, and third prefetch notice flags are “1”. To do. Based on the first, second, and third prefetch notice commands, the display control device 45 uses different colors (silver, gold, rainbow) for the first hold, second hold, and third hold stop symbols (chance eyes) when prefetch is won. Color). Details will be described in an example of the following first to third prefetch notice effects.

<Example of pre-reading notice effect>
An example of the first to third prefetch notice effects will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this example, four holds are generated during the variable display period, and the result of the prefetch lottery for each hold is the result of the prefetch lottery for the fourth hold. At this time, the specific sound production period is set from the start (timing Ta) of the variable display period based on the first hold at the time of prefetching to the end (timing Td) of the variable display period based on the third hold at the time of prefetching. . The first specific sound output period is set during the first specific sound output possible period (timing Ta to Tb) corresponding to the fluctuation period based on the first hold at the time of the pre-reading win. The second specific sound output period is set during the second specific sound output possible period (timing Tb to Tc) corresponding to the fluctuation period based on the second hold at the time of the pre-reading win. The third specific sound output period is set during a third specific sound output possible period (timing Tc to Td) corresponding to the fluctuation period based on the third hold at the time of the pre-reading win.

  When pressing of the effect button 80 is detected at the timing t1 during the first specific sound output period, the first prefetch notice effect is started. In the first prefetch notice effect, the first specific sound can be heard during the first specific sound validity determination period, and as a result, three prefetch notice effects are performed. Specifically, as a result of the variable display based on the first hold at the time of the pre-reading winning, the third symbol is “3”, “4”, “1”, and the display is stopped and displayed in a silvery state. Next, as a result of the variable display based on the second hold at the time of the pre-reading win, the third symbol is again displayed with the chances of “3”, “4”, and “1” and shining in gold. Next, as a result of the variable display based on the third hold at the time of the pre-reading win, the third symbol is again displayed at the chance of “3”, “4”, and “1” and lit in rainbow colors. Finally, the result of the variable display based on the fourth hold at the time of the pre-reading win becomes the jackpot display result.

  Thus, in the first look-ahead notice effect, the player can see all of the first chance (silver) → second chance (gold) → third chance (rainbow). By setting the third chance display (rainbow color) as a jackpot confirmation display, the player gradually increases his expectation that a jackpot display result will be obtained in the first and second pre-reading notice effects. However, it is possible to enhance the expectation that results in the jackpot display in the third variation display.

  When pressing of the effect button 80 is detected at the timing t2 during the second specific sound output period, the second pre-reading notice effect is started. In the second pre-reading notice effect, as a result of being able to listen to the second specific sound during the second specific sound validity determination period, two pre-reading notice effects are performed. Specifically, the variable display based on the first hold at the time of the pre-reading win is stopped and displayed as a normal off symbol. Next, as a result of the variable display based on the second hold at the time of the pre-reading win, the third symbol is stopped at the chance of “3”, “4”, “1”, and is lit in silver. Next, as a result of the variable display based on the third hold at the time of the pre-reading win, the third symbol is again displayed with the chance of “3”, “4”, “1”, and in a state of being shining in gold. Finally, the result of the variable display based on the fourth hold at the time of the pre-reading win becomes the jackpot display result.

  As described above, in the second look-ahead notice effect, the player can see the first chance (silver) → the second chance (gold). The second look-ahead notice effect is displayed not only when the jackpot display result is displayed, but also when the result is a disapproval display result. If the look-ahead notice effect continues twice, the result may be a jackpot display result. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that there are cases where the display result is obtained.

  When pressing of the effect button 80 is detected at the timing t3 during the third specific sound output period, the third prefetch notice effect is started. In the third pre-reading notice effect, as a result of being able to listen to the third specific sound during the third specific sound validity determination period, one pre-reading notice effect is performed. Specifically, the variable display based on the first hold at the time of the pre-reading win and the variable display based on the second hold at the time of the pre-reading win are stopped and displayed as a normal off-line symbol. Next, as a result of the variable display based on the third hold at the time of the pre-reading win, the third symbol is stopped and displayed with the chance of “3”, “4”, and “1” and shining in silver. Finally, the result of the variable display based on the fourth hold at the time of the pre-reading win becomes the jackpot display result.

  In this way, in the third pre-reading notice effect, even if the player cannot hear the first and second specific sounds when the pre-read lottery result based on the fourth hold is a win, If the 3 specific sounds can be heard, the pre-reading notice effect for one time can be seen. Note that the third look-ahead notice effect is displayed more often than the second look-ahead notice effect, resulting in the first look-ahead notice effect (single chance (silver)) being the first, It is possible to give an impression that the degree of expectation that is a jackpot display result is lower than the second look-ahead notice effect. In such an impression, since the variable display based on the fourth hold at the time of the pre-reading win after the third pre-reading notice effect becomes the jackpot display result, it is possible to give the player an unexpectedness.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a player who can hear a specific sound having a high frequency band can see a prefetch notice effect with a larger number of prefetch notices.

  The first to third prefetch notice flags in the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262 described above correspond to the prefetch notice control means of the invention according to (C1).

<Effect of Example 3>
As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment, the audible frequency band (first specific sound: 19 kHz, second specific sound) is determined by the first to third specific sound listening flags in the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262. : 17 kHz, third specific sound: 15 kHz), the mode of pre-reading notice effect, that is, the first pre-reading notice effect with the highest number of pre-reading notices (three times), the number of pre-reading notices Is the second prefetch notice effect with the second largest number (two times) or the third prefetch notice effect with the smallest number of prefetch notices (one time). A player who can listen to a specific sound having a high frequency band can see a prefetch notice effect with a large number of prefetch notices. Therefore, since the player tries to recognize a higher audible frequency band as much as possible according to his / her age group, the interest of the pre-reading notice effect started based on the detection of the press of the effect button 80 is detected. Can be improved.

Example 4 is an embodiment of the invention described in (D system) described later.
A pachinko machine 10 according to a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 47. FIG. 44 is a block diagram illustrating a main part of the electrical configuration of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating the variable display mode setting process performed by the sub-control device 262 according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating the specific sound output process performed by the sub-control device 262 according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 47 is a diagram for explaining the step-up notice effect.

  The difference between the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment and the pachinko machines 10 of the first to third embodiments will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub-control device 262 of the present embodiment includes the first, second, and third one-notification flags of the first embodiment, the first, second, and third reach promotion effect flags of the second embodiment, and the third embodiment. Instead of the first, second, and third look-ahead notice flags, a step-up notice effect that causes the third symbol display device 42 to display a step-up image, which will be described later, a plurality of times based on the grasp of the audible frequency band. The aspect (step number) is determined, and the first, second, and third step image display flags for controlling the step-up notice effect to be displayed on the third symbol display device 42 in the determined aspect are provided. This is different from the first to third embodiments. Below, it demonstrates centering on the point which is different from another Example.

  Note that the effect button input monitoring / effect process shown in FIG. 22 and the effect execution management process shown in FIG. 23 are also referred to in this embodiment, except for the steps related to the one-shot notification effect. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern with the specific sound effect corresponding to step S1701 is the reach with the highest expectation level that a jackpot will occur (premium reach), and the variation pattern determined to perform the step-up notice effect. It is. In the specific sound listening determination process shown in FIG. 24, the step of counting the specific sound listening frequency is referred to as a step of setting the above-described first, second, and third step image display flags to “1”.

<Variation display mode setting process>
The variable display mode setting process according to the fourth embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 45, in step S3801, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S2302 if a variation pattern designation command has been received, and proceeds to step S2308 if not received.

  In step S3802, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the variation pattern designation command is premium reach. The premium reach is the reach production with the highest expectation level that a jackpot will be generated, and if the reach effect appears, the jackpot is almost determined. In addition, you may determine whether it is a specific reach other than premium reach. If it is a premium reach, the process proceeds to step S3803. If it is not a premium reach, this process ends.

  In step S3803, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether to perform a step-up notice effect. If the step-up notice effect is performed, the process proceeds to step S3804. If the step-up notice effect is not performed, the process proceeds to step S3806.

  In step S3804, CPU 551 of sub control device 262 sets the step-up notice effect flag to “1”. In step S3805, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a display command for symbol sequence fluctuation including a step-up notice effect, and ends this processing.

  In step S3806, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a symbol sequence variation display command that does not include a step-up notice effect, and ends this processing.

  In step S3807, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S3808 if a decoration symbol designation command has been received, and ends this process if not received.

  In step S3809, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a stop display command based on the specified stop symbol, and ends this process.

<Specific sound output period setting process>
As shown in FIG. 46, in step S3901, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the specific sound effect start flag is “1”. The specific sound effect start flag is set to “1” when it is determined that a step-up notice effect is to be performed with a reach (premium reach) with the highest degree of expectation that a jackpot will occur. If the specific sound effect start flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S3902 to start the specific sound effect. Otherwise, the process ends.

  In step S3902, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 issues a specific sound effect display start command for controlling the display control device 45 to display the display necessary for starting the specific sound effect on the third symbol display device 42. set.

  In step S3903, CPU 551 of sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the third specific sound output timing has arrived in the step-up notice effect. The third specific sound is a specific sound in the lowest frequency band among the three specific sounds output in the step-up notice effect. If it is the third specific sound output timing, the process proceeds to step S3904; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3912.

  In step S3904, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the third specific sound output flag to “1”, sets a third specific sound output start command, and proceeds to step S3905. The third specific sound output end command is transmitted to the sound output control device 47. The third specific sound output period in step S3904 corresponds to the first step period in the step-up notice effect.

  In step S3905, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 subtracts the timer and counts the output period during which the third specific sound is output. In step S3906, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether the timer value has become zero. If the timer value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S3908. If the timer value is 0, the process proceeds to step S3907 to be described later.

  In step S3907, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the third specific sound output flag to “0” and sets the first specific sound output end command. The first specific sound output end command is transmitted to the sound output control device 47. Thereby, this process is complete | finished.

  In step S3908, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the third specific sound listening flag described in step S2007 of FIG. 24 is “1”. If the third specific sound listening flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S3907 described above. If not (if “0”), the process is terminated.

  When the third specific sound listening flag is set to “1”, the first step image display flag indicating that the first step effect in the step-up notice effect is started is also set to “1”. The first step image display flag is provided in the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262.

  When the first step image display flag is set to “1”, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a first step information display command. The first step information display command is transmitted to the display control device 45. The display control device 45 starts the first step effect in the step-up notice effect based on the first step information display command, and displays a first step image SU1 described later. When the first step effect period ends, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 returns the first step image display flag to “0”.

  Next, in step S3910, CPU 551 of sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the second specific sound output timing has arrived in the step-up notice effect. If it is the second specific sound output timing, the process proceeds to step S3911; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3919.

  In step S3912, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether the third specific sound listening flag is “1”. If the third specific sound listening flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S3913; otherwise, the process ends.

  In step S3913, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the second specific sound output flag to “1”, sets a second specific sound output start command, and proceeds to step S3914. The second specific sound output start command is output to the sound output control device 47. The second specific sound output flag is a flag that is output by raising the frequency band by one step from the third specific sound to the second specific sound based on the third specific sound listening flag being set to “1”. The second specific sound output period in step S3913 corresponds to the second step period in the step-up notice effect.

  In step S3914, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 subtracts the timer and counts the output period of the second specific sound. In step S3915, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the timer value is zero. If the timer value becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S3916. In step S3916, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the second specific sound output flag to “0” and sets a second specific sound output end command. The second specific sound output end command is transmitted to the sound output control device 47. Thereby, this process is complete | finished.

  If the timer value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S3917. In step S3917, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the second specific sound listening flag described in step S2005 of FIG. 24 is “1”. If the second specific sound listening flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S 3916 described above. If not (if “0”), the process ends.

  When the second specific sound listening flag is set to “1”, the second step image display flag indicating that the second step effect in the step-up notice effect is started is also set to “1”. The second step image display flag is provided in the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262.

  When the second step image display flag is set to “1”, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a second step information display command. The second step information display command is transmitted to the display control device 45. As shown in FIG. 47, the display control device 45 starts the second step effect in the step-up notice effect based on the second step information display command, and the first step image SU1 described above during the second step effect period. Instead, a second step image SU2 described later is displayed. When the second step effect period ends, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 returns the second step image display flag to “0”.

  In step S3919, CPU 551 of sub control device 262 determines whether or not the first specific sound output timing has arrived in the step-up notice effect. If it is the first specific sound output timing, the process proceeds to step S3922. If it is not the third specific sound output timing, this process is terminated.

  In step S3921, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the second specific sound listening flag is set to “1”. If the second specific sound listening flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S3922, and if not, the process is terminated.

  In step S3922, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the first specific sound output flag to “1”, sets the first specific sound output start command, and proceeds to step S3923. The first specific sound output start command is output to the sound output control device 47. The first specific sound output flag is a flag that is output by raising the frequency band by one step from the second specific sound to the first specific sound based on the second specific sound listening flag being set to “1”. The first specific sound output period in step S3922 corresponds to the third step period in the step-up notice effect.

  In step S3923, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 subtracts the timer and counts the output period of the first specific sound. In step S3924, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the timer value is zero. If the timer value becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S3925. In step S3925, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the first specific sound output flag to “0” and sets the first specific sound output end command. The first specific sound output end command is transmitted to the sound output control device 47. Thereby, this process is complete | finished.

  If the value of the timer is not 0, the process proceeds to step S3926. In step S3926, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the first specific sound listening flag described in step S2003 of FIG. 24 is “1”. If the first specific sound listening flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S3625 described above. Otherwise (if it is “0”), the process ends.

  In step S3925, CPU 551 of sub-control device 262 sets the first specific sound listening flag to “1” and displays a third step image display flag indicating that the third step effect is started in the step-up notice effect. Set to “1”. The third step image display flag is provided in the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262.

  When the third step image display flag is set to “1”, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a third step information display command. The third step information display command is transmitted to the display control device 45. As shown in FIG. 47, the display control device 45 starts the third step effect in the step-up notice effect based on the third step information display command, and the second step image SU2 described above during the third step effect period. Instead, a third step image SU3 described later is displayed. When the third step effect period ends, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 returns the third step image display flag to “0”.

  Note that the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the specific sound effect start flag to 0 when this process ends.

<Example of step-up notice effect>
An example of the step-up notice effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  The step-up notice effect has a big hit expectation as the color of the image displayed in the first step image SU1, the second step image SU2, and the third step image SU3 improves (changes from silver to gold to rainbow). It is a production that increases. In this example, the step-up notice effect is continuously displayed up to three times during the variable display period. The variable display period is set to 40 seconds, and the subsequent 2 seconds are set to the fixed display period. Further, the reach effect is started 8 seconds after the start of the fluctuation. The specific sound effect period is set 8 seconds to 32 seconds after the start of the change during the reach effect period. The third specific sound (15 kHz) output possible period is set after 8 seconds to 16 seconds after the start of fluctuation, and the second specific sound (17 kHz) output possible period is set after 16 seconds to 24 seconds after the start of fluctuation. The specific sound (19 kHz) output possible period is set 24 seconds to 32 seconds after the start of fluctuation.

  The third specific sound output period is set for 2 seconds of the third specific sound output possible period, that is, 10 seconds to 12 seconds after the start of the fluctuation. The second specific sound output period is set to 2 seconds of the second specific sound output possible period, that is, 20 seconds to 22 seconds after the start of fluctuation. The first specific sound output period is set for 2 seconds of the second specific sound output possible period, that is, 28 seconds to 30 seconds after the start of fluctuation.

  When the effect button 80 is operated at timing t1 (11 seconds after the start of variation) within the third specific sound validity determination period, the first step image SU1 is displayed for 2 seconds from the end of the third specific sound output possible period. Is done. The first step image SU1 indicates that the reach effect is normal reach during the first step effect period, for example, “I heard it was up to 15 kHz” or “You are still normal” in silver. This is an image displayed on the third symbol display device 42. If the effect button 80 is not operated within the third specific sound validity determination period, the first step image SU1 is not displayed, and the jackpot display result is finally obtained.

  Note that the step-up notice effect may be displayed not only when it is a jackpot display result but also when it is an outlier display result. If the result is an outlier display result, the step-up notice effect may be terminated when the first step image SU1 is displayed. By doing so, at the time when the first step image SU1 is displayed, it is difficult for the player to predict the subsequent fluctuation display result.

  When the effect button 80 is operated at timing t2 (21 seconds after the start of variation) within the second specific sound validity determination period, the second step image SU2 is displayed for 2 seconds from the timing when the second specific sound output possible period ends. Is done. The second step image SU2 suggests that the reach display is a super reach, for example, “Looks like I heard it up to 17 kHz. It ’s amazing!” Or “You are a little more superhuman.” It is an image displayed on the display device. When the effect button 80 is not operated within the second specific sound validity determination period, the step-up notice effect is displayed up to the first step, and finally becomes a jackpot display result.

  Note that, as described above, the second step image SU2 may be displayed when an out-of-display result is obtained. In that case, the step-up notice effect is terminated after the second step image SU2 is displayed. Then, when the second step image SU2 is displayed, a sense of expectation that is a jackpot display result is increased, but it is still difficult for a player to predict a subsequent variable display result.

  When the effect button 80 is operated at timing t3 (29 seconds after the start of variation) within the first specific sound validity determination period, the third step image SU3 is displayed for 2 seconds from the end of the first specific sound output possible period. Is done. The third step image SU3 suggests that the reach production is a premium reach, for example, “Looks like I heard it up to 19 kHz. It ’s amazing! It is an image displayed on the 3 symbol display device 42. As described above, when the effect button 80 is operated within the first specific sound validity determination period, the player can see all of the first step image SU1 to the third step image SU3 in the step-up notice effect. When the effect button 80 is not operated within the first specific sound validity determination period, the step-up notice effect is displayed up to the second step and finally becomes a jackpot display result.

  The third step image SU3 is displayed when the jackpot is confirmed or when the probability of the jackpot display result is high, such as the probability of the jackpot display being about 90%. If it does so, the player's expectation that it will be a jackpot display result when the third step image SU3 is displayed can be most enhanced.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a player who can listen to a specific sound having a high frequency band can see a step-up notice effect having a larger number of steps over a longer time.

  As described above, in the step-up notice effect, if all of the first specific sound to the third specific sound can be heard, all the first to third step images SU1 to SU3 are displayed. On the other hand, if the second and third specific sounds can be heard, the first and second step S information SU1 and SU2 are displayed. If only the third specific sound can be heard, only the third step information SU1 is displayed.

  The first to third step images SU1 to SU3 described above correspond to the specific step information of the invention according to (D1). The first to third step image display flags in the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262 described above correspond to the step-up effect control means of the invention according to (D1).

<Effect of Example 4>
As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 according to the fourth embodiment, the audible frequency band (first specific sound: 19 kHz, second specific sound) is determined by the first to third specific sound listening flags in the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262. Sound: 17 kHz, third specific sound: 15 kHz), it is possible to listen to all aspects of the first to third specific sounds in the step-up notice effect, that is, the first to third steps. Thus, the first to third step images SU1 to SU3 are all displayed, or the first and second step images SU1 and SU2 can be heard in the first to third steps. Whether SU2 is displayed or only the first step image SU1 is displayed because only the third specific sound can be heard in the first to third steps is different. A player who can listen to a specific sound having a high frequency band can see a step-up notice effect with a larger number of steps over a longer period of time. Therefore, since the player tries to recognize a higher audible frequency band as much as possible according to his / her age, the interest of the step-up notice effect started based on the detection of the press of the effect button 80 is detected. Can be improved.

Example 5 is an example of the invention described in (E system) described later.
A pachinko machine 10 according to a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 48 is a front view of the game board 30 according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 49 is a block diagram illustrating a main part of the electrical configuration of the fifth embodiment. FIG. 50 is a diagram for explaining the number-of-releases suggestion effect and the advantageous gaming state suggestion effect.

  The difference between the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment and the first to fourth embodiments will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 48, the game board 30 is disposed below the first start port 33a disposed at the left side and the right side below the board surface, and below the first start port 33a on the left side below the board surface. And a second starter (chucker) 33b. The second start port 33b is changed to a normal state in which the game ball B cannot enter and a specific state that makes it easier for the game ball B to enter than the normal state. It has. In addition, the game board 30 includes a third starting port (through gate) 34 through which the game ball B can pass, above the windmill 37.

  Further, the game board 30 includes a winning device 200 that extends in the vertical direction in the center of the game area. The winning device 200 can divide the internal space into an upper body 200a and a lower body 200b. The winning device 200 includes two upper entrance holes 201a and 201b that are provided in the upper main body 200a at upper portions on both the left and right sides and into which the game ball B can enter, and blades 203a that open and close the upper entrance holes 201a and 201b. A frame-shaped frame member includes 203b and a guide passage portion 202 that guides the game ball B that has entered the upper entrances 201a and 201b.

  In addition, the winning device 200 includes a stage 203 that allows the game ball B guided by the guide passage unit 202 to stay visible, and a discharge unit 204 that discharges the game ball B guided by the stage 203 to the lower main body 200b. And a variable display device 60 for performing various variable displays and display effects on the back side of the stage 203.

  The winning device 200 is provided to the player when the game ball B enters the lower body 200b and the lower ball part 205 that allows the game ball B discharged from the discharge unit 204 to enter the lower body 200b. A special winning portion 210 (V zone) that triggers the occurrence of an advantageous gaming state, a normal winning portion 212 that allows a game ball B to enter separately from the specific winning portion 210 (V zone), and a lower winning ball The game ball B entered from the unit 205 comes into contact with the rolling surface 214 on which the game ball B rolls and the game ball B that rolls on the rolling surface 214, and the game ball B wins the specific winning unit 210 or the normal winning unit 212. And a movable driving body 216 (movable accessory) that is distributed in this manner.

  As shown in FIG. 49, the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment includes a main control device 261 and a sub control device 262, as in the first embodiment.

  The main control device 261 detects the first start port sensor 33a1 detecting that the game ball B has entered the first start port 33a, and detects that the game ball B has entered the second start port 33b. The second start port sensor 33b3, the third start port sensor 34a that detects that the game ball B has passed through the third start port 34, and the V detection that detects that the game ball has entered the specific winning portion 210 A sensor 43, a detection sensor 44 for detecting the game ball B that has entered the normal winning portion 212, and a winning number detection passage sensor for detecting a game ball that has passed the lower entry portion 205 and entered the lower main body 200b. 206 and the like are connected.

  The main control device 261 drives the blade drive device 49 using the detection signal from the first start port sensor 33a1 or the second start port sensor 33b3 as a trigger to open the blades 203a and 203b. The blades 203a and 203b are opened at the same time by opening once (opened for 2 seconds → closed) and once opened (opened twice for 2 seconds → closed for 1 second → opened for 2 seconds → closed). There is a pattern. The main control device 261 includes a random number for determining the number of times of opening for determining the number of times of opening by lottery.

  The sub-control device 262 displays on the variable display device 60 a display effect that informs the player whether the opening pattern is the first opening pattern or the second opening pattern in accordance with the lottery result in the main control device 261. An instruction is given to the display control device 45. The display effect time is a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds after the entrance detection by the first start port sensor 33a1 or the second start port sensor 33b3). That is, after the “bubbles boil in the sea” video showing the state where the open pattern lottery is performed is displayed for 3 seconds, if the first open pattern, the “open once” in the bubble A character image is displayed for 1 second. In the case of the second opening pattern, the moving image “bubbles in the sea” is displayed for 3 seconds, and then the character image “open twice” is displayed in the bubbles for 2 seconds.

  The main control device 261 starts opening the blades 203a and 203b at the timing when 4 seconds have elapsed since the entrance detection by the first start port sensor 33a1 or the second start port sensor 33b3. If the first start port sensor 33a1 or the second start port sensor 33b3 detects a ball entry during the display effect on the variable display device 60, the main control device 261 detects the ball entry until the display effect ends. Hold. Up to four hold detections of the incoming ball detection can be held, and the hold is displayed on the variable display device 60.

  The main control device 261 also draws a lot as to whether or not to open the second start port blades 33b1 and 33b2 using the detection signal from the third start port sensor 34a as a trigger. The sub control device 262 gives an instruction to the display control device 45 to display on the variable display device 60 a variable display that informs whether or not to open the second start port blades 33b1 and 33b2 according to the lottery result. The display effect time is a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds from the passage detection by the third start port sensor 34a). That is, after a variable display for alternately displaying symbol images of “O” and “X” indicating a lottery state is performed for 3 seconds, “O” is stopped and displayed for 1 second if it is a win. . In the case of a loss, “X” and “x” are displayed for 3 seconds and then “x” is stopped and displayed for 1 second.

  The main control device 261 starts opening the second start port blades 33b1 and 33b2 at the timing when 4 seconds have elapsed since the detection of the ball entering by the third start port sensor 34a. When there is a ball entry detection at the third start port sensor 34a during the fluctuation display on the variable display device 60, the main controller 261 holds the ball entry detection until the fluctuation display ends. Up to four hold detections of the incoming ball detection can be held, and the hold is displayed on the variable display device 60. In the normal gaming state, the lottery result rarely becomes “◯”, and in the short time state described later, the lottery result tends to be “◯”.

  Thus, after the result of lottery of the opening pattern is displayed until the opening of the blades 203a, 203b is started (after the result of the fluctuation display of “◯” and “×” is displayed, the second start port blade 33b1, The same is true until the opening of 33b2 is started). Therefore, when the release of the game ball is stopped until the release pattern lottery result comes out, and the game ball is restarted after the release pattern lottery result comes out, the second release pattern is being released at the latest. In this case, it is easy to enter the game balls into the upper entrances 201a and 201b, but if the release pattern is once, the game balls enter the upper entrances 201a and 201b during one release. It is difficult to let Of course, if the game ball is continuously fired during the display effect, the problem of the opening pattern may not occur. However, depending on how the nails that are struck around the upper entrance 201a and 201b are adjusted, the launch strength of the game ball may be reduced. If it is not adjusted, it may be difficult to enter the upper entrances 201a and 201b. Therefore, in this embodiment, the specific sound effect period is provided in the middle of the display effect indicating the open pattern lottery, the first to third specific sound output periods are provided in the specific sound effect period, and the first to third specific sounds are provided. When the effect button 80 is operated within the validity determination period, the number-of-releases suggestion effect that displays the number-of-releases suggestion image indicating the lottery result of the release pattern on the variable display device 60 is executed.

  Below, the structure which performs the opening frequency suggestion effect is demonstrated.

  The CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 provides a specific sound effect period in the middle of the display effect indicating the open pattern lottery, provides first to third specific sound output periods within the specific sound effect period, and first to third specific values. When the effect button 80 is operated within the sound validity determination period, the frequency band of the specific sound heard by the player is grasped. The CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 displays the first to third specific sound listening images and the opening frequency suggestion image on the variable display device 60 based on the grasp of the frequency band of the specific sound heard by the player. In this manner, display control is performed on the display control device 45.

  Specifically, when the effect button 80 is operated within the first specific sound validity determination period, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the first specific sound listening flag to “1” and the lottery result is If it is the first opening pattern, the once opening suggestion flag is set to “1”. When the first specific sound listening flag and the once-release suggestion flag are set to “1”, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a once-release suggestion command and transmits it to the display control device 45. The display control device 45 performs display control to display a once-open suggestion image (to be described later) on the variable display device 60 in response to the one-time open suggestion command. Further, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the twice-opening suggestion flag to “1” when the lottery result is the second opening pattern, and similarly, the variable-display device displays the two-time opening suggestion image described later. Display control to be displayed on 60 is performed.

  Next, the jackpot state will be described. The main controller 261 generates a big hit state in which the opening / closing operation of the blades 203a and 203b is performed up to a predetermined round when the game ball B enters (wins) the specific winning unit 210 (V zone) in the normal gaming state. When the player enters the normal winning portion 212, the player only gives a winning ball for the winning and does not generate a big hit state. Main controller 261 includes a random number for determining the maximum round for determining the maximum number of rounds. The main controller 261 uses the detection signal from the V detection sensor 43 as a trigger to determine whether the maximum number of rounds is, for example, 2, 7, or 15 based on the maximum round determination random number at the time of detection. .

  The main control device 261 counts the number of winning (winning) game balls B to the lower main body 200b of the winning device 200 using the detection signal from the winning number detection passing sensor 206 as a trigger in the big hit state. The main control device 261 ends one round when the number of winning game balls B reaches a predetermined number (here, 10). The main controller 261 also ends the first round when the blades 203a and 203b have been opened and closed a predetermined number of times (18 times). That is, the main control device 261 ends when one of the number of times the blades 203a and 203b are opened (18 times) or the number of winning balls (10) of the game balls B reaches a predetermined number. And continue this round game up to the maximum round.

  The main control device 261 returns the jackpot gaming state to the normal gaming state after the round game has been performed up to the maximum round, but there are also cases where the gaming state with time saving (time saving state) is set. In the short time state, the probability that the lottery result becomes “◯” is increased and the variable display time is shortened until the number of times the blades 203a and 203b are opened after the big hit state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 200 times). It becomes a gaming state.

  Here, the determination result of the maximum round is displayed on the variable display device 60, but whether or not the time reduction state is reached after the big hit state game ends is not displayed on the variable display device 60. If a game is played without knowing the gaming state after the end of the jackpot state, the player launches a game ball aiming at both the left and right first start ports 33a. Even in this case, at the time when it is found that the lottery result of “O” and “X” is likely to be “O” (when it is found that the second start opening blades 33b1 and 33b2 are easy to open), after the big hit state ends. Recognizing that the gaming state is a short-time state, the launch intensity of the game ball can be adjusted so as to aim at the left half of the gaming area 30a in order to aim at the second starting port 33b and the third starting port 34, Until it is recognized that the time is short, game balls launched aiming at the right half of the game area 30a will be lost. Therefore, in this embodiment, during the jackpot state (specifically, during the ending effect), a short-time state suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the gaming state after the jackpot state ends becomes a short-time state is executed. The execution of the time-short state suggestion effect is controlled by the time-short state suggestion flag provided in the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262, similarly to the above-described opening frequency suggestion effect.

  Specific examples of the short time state suggestion effect that is an example of the number of times of opening suggestion effect and the advantageous game state suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG.

<An example of opening suggestion production>
In this example, the first opening pattern is displayed after displaying the animation “the bubbles boil in the sea” indicating the lottery of the opening pattern after 0 seconds to 3 seconds after detecting the entrance at the first start port 33a. Display effect that displays a character image of “open once” (in the case of the second release pattern, “open twice”) in the bubble from 3 seconds to 4 seconds (1 second) after the ball is detected Is executed.

  The specific sound effect period is set from 0 seconds to 3 seconds after the entrance detection. The first specific sound output possible period is set from 0 seconds to 1 second after the ball detection, and the second specific sound output possible period is set from 1 second to 2 seconds after the ball detection, and the third specific sound is output. The output possible period is set 2 seconds to 3 seconds after the entrance detection. The first, second and third specific sound output periods are set to the same period as the first, second and third specific sound output possible periods. In the case of the display effect, when pressing of the effect button 80 is detected in either the first or second specific sound validity determination period, the specific sound is not output in the subsequent specific sound output period.

  The image informing the start of the specific sound effect may be displayed on the variable display device 60 at the same time as the ball entry detection at the first start port 33a, or may be periodically displayed while the game ball is being launched. Further, when it is determined in advance that the number of times of opening is suggested by pressing the effect button 80 when a beeping sound is generated, an image notifying the start of the specific sound effect need not be displayed.

  When pressing of the effect button 80 is detected at timing t1 (0.5 seconds after the entrance detection) during the first specific sound validity determination period, the first release is performed at the timing when the first specific sound output possible period ends. The suggestive effect is displayed on the variable display device 60. In the first opening suggestion effect, either a one-time opening suggestion image or a two-time opening suggestion image described below is displayed. The one-time opening suggestion image is an image in which a character image (first specific sound listening display image) such as “It seems to have been heard up to 19 kHz. It ’s amazing! Yes, displayed for 1 second. The twice-open suggestion image is an image in which the first specific sound listening display image is surrounded by a silver frame, and is displayed for one second. Thus, when pressing of the effect button 80 is detected during the first specific sound validity determination period, the player displays the number of times of opening the once-opening suggestion image and the two-time opening suggestion image (“open once”, It can be seen 2 seconds before the “twice open” character image) is displayed.

  When pressing of the effect button 80 is detected at timing t2 (1.5 seconds after the entry detection) during the second specific sound validity determination period, the second release is performed at the timing when the second specific sound output possible period ends. The suggestive effect is displayed on the variable display device 60. In the second opening suggestion effect, either a one-time opening suggestion image or a two-time opening suggestion image described below is displayed. The one-time opening suggestion image is an image in which a character image (second specific sound listening display image) such as “It seems to have heard up to 17 kHz. It ’s amazing!” Or “You are a little more superhuman” is surrounded by a golden frame. Yes, displayed for 1 second. The twice-open suggestion image is an image in which the second specific sound listening display image is surrounded by a silver frame, and is displayed for one second. In this way, when pressing of the effect button 80 is detected during the second specific sound validity determination period, the player displays the number of times of opening the once-opening suggested image and the twice-opening suggested image (“open once”, It can be seen 1 second before the “character image of“ open twice ”” is displayed.

  When pressing of the effect button 80 is detected at timing t2 (2.5 seconds after the entry detection) during the third specific sound validity determination period, the third release is performed at the timing when the third specific sound output possible period ends. The suggestive effect is displayed on the variable display device 60. In the third opening suggestion effect, either a once-opening suggestion image or a two-time opening suggestion image described below is displayed. The one-time opening suggestion image is an image in which a character image (third specific sound listening display image) such as “I heard it up to 15 kHz” or “You are still normal” is surrounded by a golden frame. Displayed for seconds. The twice-open suggestion image is an image in which the third specific sound listening display image is surrounded by a silver frame for one second. As described above, when pressing of the effect button 80 is detected during the third specific sound validity determination period, the once-opening suggestion image and the two-time opening suggestion image are displayed as the number of times of opening (“open once”, “2 times”). Since the “open” character image) is displayed at the same time as the display timing, if the specific sound in the high frequency band cannot be heard, the merit of the opening frequency suggestion effect cannot be obtained.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the player who can listen to the specific sound having a high frequency band can see the opening suggestion image once and the opening suggestion image twice earlier. Therefore, even if the lottery result of the opening pattern is the first opening pattern (opening once), it is possible to allow the game balls to enter the upper entrances 201a and 201b with sufficient time.

<Example of short-time suggestion production>
The ending effect is executed for 3 seconds after the end of the jackpot round game. The specific sound effect period is set from 0 seconds to 3 seconds after the start of the ending effect. The first specific sound output possible period is set from 0 seconds to 1 second after the start of the ending effect, the second specific sound output possible period is set from 1 second to 2 seconds after the start of the ending effect, and the third specific sound is output. The output possible period is set 2 to 3 seconds after the start of the ending effect. The first, second and third specific sound output periods are set to the same period as the first, second and third specific sound output possible periods. In addition, when pressing of the production button 80 is detected in either the first or second specific sound validity determination period, the specific sound is not output in the subsequent specific sound output period.

  If pressing of the effect button 80 is detected at timing t4 (0.5 seconds after the start of the ending effect) during the first specific sound validity determination period, the first time is shortened at the timing when the first specific sound output possible period ends. The suggestive effect is displayed on the variable display device 60. The first time suggestion effect is the same as the first opening suggestion effect, but the first specific sound may be output even when the time short state is not attached. In this case, when pressing of the effect button 80 is detected during the first specific sound valid determination period, the color of the frame surrounding the first specific sound listening image is set to black, suggesting that the image is not a time-short suggestion image. Good. The same applies to the second and third specific sounds.

  If pressing of the effect button 80 is detected at timing t4 (1.5 seconds after the start of the ending effect) during the second specific sound validity determination period, the second specific time is shortened at the timing when the second specific sound output possible period ends. The suggestive effect is displayed on the variable display device 60.

  If pressing of the effect button 80 is detected at timing t4 (2.5 seconds after the start of the ending effect) during the third specific sound validity determination period, the third specific time is shortened at the timing when the third specific sound output possible period ends. The suggestive effect is displayed on the variable display device 60.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a player who can hear a specific sound having a high frequency band can see a time-shortening suggestion image earlier. Therefore, since it is possible to know that the time reduction state is attached before the start of the time reduction state or at an early stage after the time reduction state starts, the right half of the game area 30a can be used until the time reduction state is recognized. Loss of extra game balls that are aimed at can be reduced.

  In addition, the display of the 1 time opening suggestion image, the 2 times opening suggestion image, and the time reduction suggestion image described above corresponds to the notification of the transition to the specific gaming state of the invention according to (E1). The above-described one-time opening suggestion flag, two-time opening suggestion flag, and short time state suggestion flag correspond to the specific notification control means of the invention according to (E1).

<Effect of Example 5>
As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 according to the fifth embodiment, the audible frequency band (first specific sound: 19 kHz, second specific sound: according to the first to third specific sound listening flags in the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262. 17 kHz, the third specific sound: 15 kHz), the timing of notifying the opening of the blades 203a, 203b of the winning device 200, that is, the timing of the blade 203a two seconds before the number of times of opening is displayed. , 203b release or
Whether the blades 203a and 203b are released at the timing one second before the opening number is displayed or whether the blades 203a and 203b are notified at the same timing as the opening number is displayed is different. A player who can hear a specific sound having a high frequency band is notified of the opening of the blades 203a and 203b earlier. Therefore, since the player tries to recognize a higher audible frequency band as much as possible according to his / her age group, the interest of the effect of informing the opening of the blades 203a and 203b of the winning device 200 is improved. Can do. In addition, instead of opening the blades 203a and 203b, it is also possible to notify that a time-short state is attached after the end of the jackpot round.

  A pachinko machine 10 according to a sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The gaming system shown below can be applied to any of the pachinko machines 10 of the first to fifth embodiments described above.

  FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the gaming system of the pachinko machine 10 according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing menu display processing by the sub-control device 262. FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing password input processing by the sub-control device 262. FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing a game end code display process performed by the sub-control device 262. FIG. 55 is a menu screen for gaming machine-linked games. FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing gaming machine-linked game server processing.

  As shown in FIG. 51, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, information related to the game acquired in the game and information related to the player are read into the portable communication terminal of the player via the QR code (registered trademark). When the mobile communication terminal of the player accesses the URL converted from the QR code (registered trademark), the information is stored in a server operated by the gaming machine manufacturer. The player can check the information stored in the server using the mobile communication terminal. In addition, the player inputs the password issued from the server to the pachinko machine 10 and plays the game, thereby reflecting the information about the player acquired in the previous game in the game to be executed this time (hereinafter, referred to as “game”). Gaming machine-linked games). Hereinafter, this gaming machine-linked game will be described.

<Menu display processing>
A flowchart showing menu display processing by the sub-control device 262 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S5001, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the third symbol is being variably displayed on the third symbol display device. If the 3rd symbol is not variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S5002, and if the 3rd symbol is variably displayed, this process is terminated.

  In step S5002, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the big hit state is in progress. If it is not in the jackpot state, the process proceeds to step S5003, and if it is in the jackpot state, this process is terminated.

  In step S5003, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 determines whether or not the press of the effect button 80 is detected. If it is detected that the production button 80 has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S5004, and if not, this process ends.

  In step S5004, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 causes the third symbol display device 42 to display a menu screen for gaming machine-linked gaming described later. Specifically, the display control device 45 performs control to display a menu screen for gaming machine-linked games on the third symbol display device 42.

  As shown in FIG. 55 (a), the menu screen for gaming machine-linked gaming includes items such as “start game”, “end game”, “new registration”, and “close menu”. The triangle mark cursor is located to the left of “Start Game”.

  In step S5005, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether “start game” is selected in the menu item. If “start game” is selected, the process proceeds to step S5006; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S5008. FIG. 55B is a menu screen when the player presses the effect button 80 once during the display of the menu screen of FIG. In the menu screen of FIG. 9A, the item “Start game” is selected.

  In step S5006, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 displays information necessary for starting a game as a game start code. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 55 (b), a game start code is displayed on the right side of the menu item. The game start code is a QR code (registered trademark) that can convert password information necessary for starting a gaming machine linked game into a URL-format character string together with an address of a server operated by a gaming machine manufacturer. The game start code is converted into character information in URL format by being read by a mobile communication terminal having a reading function (bar code reader). When the player accesses the URL through the mobile communication terminal, a password necessary for starting a gaming machine-linked game is given from the server. The game start code display screen is provided with a close button. When the effect button 80 is pressed, the game start code display screen closes and the menu screen returns.

  In step S5007, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs password input processing.

<Password input process>
The password input process by the sub control device 262 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S5101, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 determines whether or not a game start code is displayed. If the game start code is displayed, the process proceeds to step S5102, and if not, the process ends.

  In step S5102, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the “input password” item is selected. If the “input password” item is selected, the process proceeds to step S5104; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S5103.

  In step S5103, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether the item “Do not input password” is selected. If the item “do not input password” is selected, the process proceeds to step S5109; otherwise, step S5102 and step S5103 are repeated.

  In step S5104, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 displays a password input screen. In the password input screen, alphabets, numbers, a determination button, a return button, and the like are displayed. When the selection buttons 71 to 74 are operated, the cursor moves, and the effect button 80 is pressed at the position where the cursors overlap. The alphabet or number where the cursor overlaps is input by.

  In step S5105, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 determines whether or not a password has been input. Specifically, if the determination button is pressed on the password input screen, the process proceeds to step S5106. Otherwise, this processing is repeated until the determination button or the return button is pressed.

  In step S5106, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs password authentication processing, and proceeds to step S5107. In step S5107, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 compares the input password with the password stored in advance in the ROM 502, and determines whether the input password is correct.

  In step S5108, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs a password reflection process for reflecting the information included in the password in the game of the pachinko machine 10. The information included in the password is information about the player stored in the server. The information related to the player is information such as how high a specific sound can be heard in the server described above and stored in the server. If such information is reflected in the game of the pachinko machine 10, in the game machine-linked game after the reflection, a process for reexamining whether the player can hear the specific sound can be omitted. be able to.

  In step S5109, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the gaming machine-linked game flag to “1” and ends this process. Thereby, a game machine linked game is started.

  Returning to FIG. In step S5008, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the item “End Game” has been selected on the menu screen. If “end game” is selected, the process proceeds to step S5009, and if not, the process proceeds to step S5010.

  In step S5009, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs a game end code issuing process.

<Game end code display processing>
The game end code display process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S5201, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether it is a game end code display screen. If “END GAME” is selected and the game end code display screen is displayed, the process proceeds to step S5202; otherwise, the process ends.

  In step S5202, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the gaming machine linked game flag is “1”. If the gaming machine interlocking game flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S5203, and if not, this process ends.

  In step S5203, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 creates a game machine-linked game end code. The game machine linked game end code is related to the player such as model information about the gaming machine 10, date and time information, information about the game such as the number of jackpots or jackpot type, the number of times of variation or the type of variation, and the pitch of a specific sound that can be heard. This is a QR code (registered trademark) obtained by converting information on a game including information into a character string in URL format together with an address of a server operated by a gaming machine manufacturer. When the player accesses the URL through the mobile communication terminal, information regarding the game stored in the server is updated, and the updated game result can be confirmed. A close button is provided on the display screen of the game machine linked game end code, and when the effect button 80 is pressed, the display screen of the game machine linked game end code is closed and the menu screen is returned.

  In step S5204, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 displays the created game machine-linked game end code, and ends this process.

  The information about the game and the player transmitted to the server may be changed to the pitch of the specific sound that can be heard, or other information may be transmitted together with the pitch of the specific sound that can be heard. The other information is, for example, the height of one notification sound (first to third) in the case of Example 1, and the type of reach promotion effect (A to C) in the case of Example 2. If it is Example 3, it is the type (first to third) of the pre-reading notice effect, and if it is Example 4, it is the number of steps of the step-up notice effect and the type of step-up image (first to third) If it is Example 5, it will be the kind (1st-3rd) of opening frequency suggestion effect and time-short state suggestion effect. By reading these pieces of information sent to the server, the gaming machine maker reads information specific to the player who played the game on the gaming machine (the player's age group, hearing ability, attention, and interest in specific sound effects). Etc.).

  Returning to FIG. In step S5010, CPU 551 of sub control device 262 determines whether or not “new registration” is selected on the menu screen. If “new registration” is selected, the process proceeds to step S5011; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S5012.

  In step S5011, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 displays a new registration code. The new registration code is a QR code (registered trademark) that can convert information indicating new registration, model information about the gaming machine 10, date / time information, and the like into a URL format character string together with the address of the server operated by the gaming machine manufacturer. ). When the player accesses the URL through the mobile communication terminal, the player can check a screen provided in the server for recording the game result of the player himself. The new registration code display screen is provided with a close button. When the effect button 80 is pressed, the new registration code display screen closes and the menu screen returns.

  In step S5012, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether “close menu” is selected on the menu screen. If “close menu” is selected, the process advances to step S5013; otherwise, the process ends.

  In step S5013, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 closes the menu screen and returns the screen display to the original game screen display.

<Game machine linked game server processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 56, game machine-linked game server processing performed on a server operated by a game maker will be described.

  In step S5301, the server determines whether there is an access from the portable communication terminal of the player. If there is an access, the process proceeds to step S5302, and if there is no access, the process ends.

  In step S5302, the server determines whether or not there is a game start request from the player's portable communication terminal. Specifically, the server determines that there is a game start request when accessed using a URL converted from the game start code. If there is a game start request, the process proceeds to step S5303; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S5304.

  In step S5303, the server creates a password including information related to the player, and transmits the created password to the portable communication terminal of the player.

  In step S5304, the server determines whether or not there is a game end request from the player's portable communication terminal. Specifically, the server determines that there is a game end request when accessed using a URL converted from the game end code. If there is a game end request, the process proceeds to step S5305; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S5308.

  In step S5305, the server updates the information stored in the server based on information about the game and information about the player transmitted using the URL converted from the game end code.

  In step S5306, the server ranks based on the updated jackpot number, jackpot type, number of fluctuations, type of fluctuation, and the pitch of the specific sound that can be heard. One of the merits of a player playing a game machine-linked game is a privilege image obtained according to this rank.

  In step S5307, the server updates display information displayed on the player's portable communication terminal based on the updated information. Thereby, the player can confirm the game result of the day and the rank and privilege image based on the game result.

  In step S5308, the server determines whether there is a new registration request from the player's portable communication terminal. Specifically, the server determines that there is a new registration request when accessed using a URL converted from the new registration code. If there is a new registration request, the process proceeds to step S5309; otherwise, the process ends.

  In step S5309, based on the new registration request, the server secures an area necessary for the gaming machine-linked game performed by the player in the server.

<Effect of Example 6>
As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 according to the sixth embodiment, the audible frequency band (first specific sound: 19 kHz, second frequency) grasped by the first to third specific sound listening flags in the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262. Information relating to the player such as specific sound: 17 kHz, third specific sound: 15 kHz, and the aspect of the production based on the grasp of the audible frequency band, for example, in Example 1, the pitch of the first notification sound (first 1 to 3), the type of reach promotion effect (A to C) in Example 2, the type of prefetching notice effect (First to Third) in Example 3, and the number of step-up notice effects in Example 4 ( In the first to third) and the fifth embodiment, information about the game such as the timing of the number of times of opening suggestion and the timing of the time-short state suggestion can be transmitted to the gaming machine manufacturer. The gaming machine manufacturer obtains information specific to the player who played the game with the pachinko machine 10 from the transmitted audible frequency band, etc. (such as the player's age group, hearing ability, attention, and interest in specific sound effects). Can be investigated. Thereby, the gaming machine manufacturer can suitably investigate information specific to the player who played the game on the pachinko machine 10 without waiting for the pachinko machine 10 to be collected.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and may have another configuration that exhibits the same effect. For example, the present invention can be modified as follows.

  <1> In the first embodiment described above, the specific sounds output during the specific sound production period are the first to third specific sounds, but the first specific sound, the second specific sound, and the first specific sound. There may be two types such as a specific sound and a third specific sound.

  <2> In the specific sound effect of the first embodiment described above, the first to third specific sound listening images are displayed based on the detection of the press of the effect button 80 within the first to third specific sound validity determination periods. However, the first to third specific sound listening images do not correspond to the pitch of the specific sound that the player has been able to listen to, but simply within the first to third specific sound validity determination period. It may be based on detection of pressing of the production button 80. For example, the first to third specific sound listening images indicate a player such as “I heard it well!” Based on the detection of the press of the effect button 80 within the first to third specific sound validity determination period. It may be a message image that gives up. In addition to the message image, a privilege image that the player wants to see next time may be displayed. The privilege image may be an image that suggests an expectation that a jackpot state will occur or an image that suggests a gaming state after the end of the jackpot state. By displaying the message image, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to listen firmly in the next specific sound effect (willingness to participate in the specific sound effect).

  Further, based on the detection of the press of the effect button 80 outside the first to third specific sound validity determination periods, a message image that deceives the player, such as “listen to it!” May be displayed. If pressing of the effect button 80 is detected outside the first to third specific sound validity determination periods, the mode value, average value, and approximate value of the audible frequency band may be set to be low. In this way, the accuracy of the mode value, average value, and approximate value of the audible frequency band can be improved.

  <3> In the above-described first embodiment, the specific sound effect period is provided during the variable display of the third symbol of the 30 × n (n: integer) game round, but during other periods, for example, a jackpot round game Etc. may be provided.

  <4> In the first embodiment described above, the specific sound effect is performed on the condition that the 30 × n (n: integer) game times from the power-on of the pachinko machine 10, but other conditions such as a predetermined variable display effect are provided. It may be a condition that it is performed (for example, a reach effect of a predetermined length necessary for a specific sound effect is performed).

  <5> In the first embodiment described above, the pitch of one notification sound is determined based on the mode value of the audible frequency band that has been grasped a predetermined number of times. It may be determined based on the average value or median value of the frequency bands.

  <6> In the first embodiment described above, the timing for starting the output of the first to third specific sounds is a constant timing, but the timing for starting the output of the first to third specific sounds is not constant. May be. Below, embodiment which the timing which starts the output of the 1st-3rd specific sound is not constant is described. The specific sound output control means includes an output start timing for starting output of at least one specific sound of the high frequency band specific sound, the low frequency band specific sound, or the intermediate frequency band specific sound, the previous specific sound effect period Different from the output start timing in. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the inaccurate player age group based on the operation means being operated in a specific sound production period.

  <7> In the first embodiment described above, the information corresponding to the audible frequency band is only displayed on the display unit based on the grasp of the audible frequency band. You may perform the process of. In the following, an embodiment will be described in which other processing is performed based on the grasp of the audible frequency band. The voice output control means includes estimation means for estimating the player's age group based on the audible frequency band grasped by the grasping means. The prohibition notification means notifies that a player of the age group is playing a game when the estimated age group is an age group that is legally prohibited from playing a game at the game hall. Therefore, if the operating means can be operated within the effective period, a player of an age group that is legally prohibited from playing while giving the player the interest that information corresponding to the audible frequency band can be viewed on the display means. It is possible to suitably notify that a game is being performed.

  <8> In the above-described second embodiment, when the variable display result is in a specific display mode determined in advance, the higher the audible frequency band grasped by the grasping means, the higher the reach expectation of reach production. Although the number of times of promotion to production was increased, other numbers may be used. In the following, embodiments other than the reach promotion effect will be described.

  For example, the specific display effect is a notice effect that suggests to the player the expected degree of the specific display mode. The number of times the display control means changes the notice effect to a notice effect with a higher expectation as the height of the audible frequency band grasped by the grasping means is higher when the variable display result is in a predetermined specific display mode. To increase. Therefore, when it is determined that the display result of the variation display is a predetermined specific display mode, it is possible to listen to a specific sound having a high frequency band until a notice effect with a high degree of expectation is achieved. You can see the notice effect that changes the number of times.

  Further, for example, the specific display effect is operated by the operation means or other operation means during the period in which the first specific display effect (for example, the normal reach effect) whose expected degree of the specific display mode is a predetermined height is displayed. By doing so, when the start condition (for example, the condition of clearing the game) for starting the second specific display effect (super reach effect) having higher expectation than the first specific display effect is satisfied, the first specific It is a game effect that ends the display effect and executes the second specific display effect, and makes it easier to satisfy the start condition according to the height of the audible frequency band grasped by the grasping means (makes the game easier to clear). . Therefore, the expectation that the start condition of the second specific display effect is more easily satisfied as the specific sound having a high frequency band can be heard.

  <9> In the reach promotion effect of Example 2 described above, the reach promotion effect has been started based on the player listening to any of the first to third specific sounds. And the determination method of the start time of reach promotion production may be other methods. For example, if the specific sound is output in the order of the third specific sound → the first specific sound → the second specific sound during the specific sound production period and all the specific sounds can be heard during all the specific sound output periods (specific sound If the answer is correct to the output order quiz), the reach promotion effect is started. If the answer to the specific sound output order quiz is not correct during the period, a new specific sound output order quiz is performed, and if the correct answer is determined to be the new specific sound output order quiz, the reach promotion effect is started. Thus, the start point of the reach promotion effect can be determined based on the grasped height of the audible frequency band and the output order being correct.

  <10> In the step-up notice effect of the fourth embodiment described above, the frequency band gradually increases in the order of the third specific sound (17 kHz) → the second specific sound (15 kHz) → the first specific sound (15 kHz). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first, second, and third specific sounds are output randomly (interlaced), or the first, second, and third specific sounds are output according to a certain rhythm. (Interwoven) may be output, or a specific sound in the same frequency band may be output a plurality of times. If the first, second, and third specific sounds are output at random, the player can hardly predict the specific sound to be output next. If the first, second, and third specific sounds are output in accordance with a certain rhythm, it is difficult for the player to predict the specific sound to be output next, rather than simply increasing or decreasing the specific sound. If a specific sound in the same frequency band is output a plurality of times, it becomes easy for a player who can listen to the specific sound in that frequency band. When the frequency band of the specific sound that the player has been able to listen to is grasped, the height of the frequency band of the specific sound thereafter may be constant.

  <11> In the first to fifth embodiments described above, determination of the pitch (first to third) of one notification sound or determination of the type of reach promotion effect (A to C) or (implementation) Example 2), type of prefetching notice effect (first to third), (Example 3), step number of step-up notice effect (Example 4), opening number suggesting effect and short-time state suggesting effect In the determination of the timing (Example 5) and the survey of the age group (Example 6), the three specific sounds of the first specific sound (19 kHz), the second specific sound (17 kHz), and the third specific sound (15 kHz) However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pitch of one specific sound may be continuously decreased from 19 kHz to 15 kHz, or the level of the specific sound may be increased or decreased. You may change the pitch of each specific sound. This makes it possible to subdivide the age group to be determined and surveyed.

  <12> In the first to fifth embodiments described above, the specific sound is used for the above-described determination and investigation. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be information, visual information, tactile information or olfactory information. As an example of auditory information, there is a sound with a different volume in addition to a sound with different frequency bands as in the first to fifth embodiments. There is a tendency that the lower the player's age group is, the easier it is to hear a sound with a low volume, and the higher the player's age group is, the more difficult it is to hear a low volume. If such a tendency is utilized similarly to Examples 1-5, the determination and investigation mentioned above can be performed.

  <13> An example of the visual information is to vary the size of the object visually recognized by the player. There is a tendency that the lower the player's age group is, the easier it is to visually recognize a target at a lower level, and the higher the player's age group is, the more difficult it is to visually recognize a target at a lower level. Thus, for example, instead of the specific sound effect, the player can visually recognize the quiz effect in the visual acuity test format on the third symbol display device 42 (variable display device 60 in the fifth embodiment). It is possible to grasp the size and level (level) of the object. Instead of changing the size and fineness of the object, the speed at which the object operates may be changed. The target may be other than an image, for example, a game part (a part having a movable part such as a model or a chucker) disposed on the game board 30. If such a tendency is utilized similarly to Examples 1-5, the determination and investigation mentioned above can be performed.

  <14> An example of tactile information is to vary the magnitude of vibration that the player feels tactilely. The lower the player's age group, the easier it is to feel even a small level of vibration, and the higher the player's age group, the less likely it is to feel a small level of vibration. Therefore, for example, by mounting a vibrator inside the game ball launching handle 18 and vibrating the game ball launching handle 18, it is possible to grasp the magnitude (level) of vibration that the player can recognize tactilely. it can. The vibrator may be mounted at a place other than the game ball launch handle 18, for example, a part of the front frame set 14. In that case, the player feels the magnitude of the vibration by placing his / her hand on the place where the vibrator is mounted. The tactile sensation information may be information other than vibration, for example, a sensation of a projecting object hitting a hand or a sensation of wind hitting a player's body. If such a tendency is utilized similarly to Examples 1-5, the determination and investigation mentioned above can be performed.

  <15> An example of olfactory information is to vary the intensity of scent that a player feels olfactorily. There is a tendency that the lower the player's age group is, the easier it is to feel a weak scent, and the higher the player's age group is, the more difficult it is to feel a weak scent. Therefore, for example, by installing a fragrance releasing device such as an aroma diffuser on the front frame set 14 and varying the amount (level) of the scent emitted from the scent releasing device, the player recognizes olfactoryly. It is possible to grasp the strength (level) of possible scent. Specifically, the amount of scent can be varied by adjusting the temperature of the heater that warms the perfume oil. If such a tendency is utilized similarly to Examples 1-5, the determination and investigation mentioned above can be performed.

  <16> In Examples 1 to 5 described above, as the specific sound or one notification sound, the second and third specific sounds having a high frequency band such as 15 kHz and 15 kHz, and the super high frequency such as 19 kHz Although the first specific sound having the frequency band of 1 is described as an example, the first, second, and third specific sounds may be specific sounds configured in a high frequency range from 1 kHz to 10 kHz. Good. Further, the first, second, and third specific sounds may be specific sounds configured in a mid-frequency range from 100 kHz to 1 kHz. In addition, the first, second, and third specific sounds may be specific sounds configured in a low frequency band such as 10 Hz to 100 Hz. In addition, the first, second, and third specific sounds may be specific sounds that are configured with frequency bands of a high range, a middle range, and a low range.

  <17> In the first to fifth embodiments described above, the first, second, and third specific sounds have been described as sounds having a certain frequency height. However, certain sounds such as “pea” and “keen” are used. The sound or voice such as “Larara”, “Kyun Kyun” or “I did it” may be used. In this case, immediately before the start of the specific sound production, an operation explanation such as “Please press the button when you hear the sound of“ Larara ”” is displayed, and the game is directed to the player when the sound of “Larara” is heard. Button 80 is pressed. It is better to change the ease of listening for “Lara La” by changing the pitch.

  In addition, the specific sound effect is an effect of checking whether the specific sound can be heard, but may be an effect of applying the specific sound. For example, immediately before the start of a specific sound production, the “Larara” played in a certain range of the piano is output first, and an operation description such as “Press the button if you hear the same sound as the current sound” is displayed. . In each specific sound production, “Ralala” played in the same range, “Lalala” played in a different range, “Rararara” with different contents, etc. were output, and was it possible to operate the production button 80 with the correct “Ralala”? The difference in the player's pitch may be grasped depending on whether or not. In this case, a single notification sound may be output to a player with a high accuracy rate.

  The specific sound effect is not limited to grasping the player's age group from the frequency band that the player can listen to, but may grasp the player's preference. For example, in the specific sound production, the members of the idol group call out to the player in turn for each specific sound production (for example, “Do you support me?”), And the player calls the favorite member. An effect of responding by pressing the effect button 80 (response of “I support you”) may be used. In this case, if the results of the specific sound production are collected, the player can grasp which member is favorite. As a result, in the one-shot notification sound, the player's interest in the one-shot notification effect can be improved by outputting the one-shot notification message “I did it” with the voice of the player's favorite member. In addition, in the gaming machine-linked game, it is possible to further encourage the player to participate in the specific sound production by giving a privilege according to the number of times the player responds to the call of the member. In addition, in gaming machine-linked games, even when a player plays a game in a different gaming machine (or a different hall), the gaming machine can grasp the favorite member of the player who has been grasped in advance, and can be reflected in the production. .

  <18> In the first embodiment described above, one notification timing at which one notification sound is output is set as a predetermined timing, but the one notification timing may be changed according to the player. For example, when the upper limit of one notification sound is determined to be the first notification sound and the first notification sound is output, the first notification sound is a sound that is usually difficult to hear and the player also Since there is a risk of missing, one notification timing may be provided a plurality of times during the reach production period. On the other hand, the upper limit of the first notification sound is determined to be the first notification sound, but when the second and third first notification sounds are actually output, for the player, Since the third first notification sound is an easy-to-listen sound, the one notification timing may be provided only once during the reach period.

  <19> In the first embodiment described above, the specific sound effect is performed during the first reach effect after the 30 × n fluctuation, but may be performed during the 30 × n fluctuation. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that the 30 × n-th variation time is longer than the specific sound effect period. Therefore, when the specific sound effect is performed during the 30 × nth variation, it is necessary to determine in advance that the 30 × nth variation pattern for performing the specific sound effect is performed for a longer time than the specific sound effect period. . Specifically, such a specific sound effect is 20 × n times (n = 1 to 10) during a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times) after the jackpot round that occurs when winning a jackpot with a time shortening. ) Is stored by storing a variation pattern table in which the variation time is longer than the specific sound production time.

  <20> In the first to fifth embodiments described above, in order to grasp the age group of the player, a specific sound for testing the hearing of the player (different in frequency height) is output. In order to grasp hobbies, interests, and preferences other than the five senses, information that draws out the hobbies, interests, and preferences of the player may be output. For example, in order to grasp the player's preference, multiple sets of idol groups are made to appear one by one for each specific production, and the player selects the member who has the most favorable feeling among each set of idol groups. In one announcement production, the selected members who have the most favorable members in each group are displayed. Specifically, the member having the most favorable feeling is selected by the selection buttons 71 to 74 and determined by the effect button 80. Thereby, a player's preference can be investigated suitably. In addition, these productions are made by assembling later productions (one-announcement production, non-fluctuating normal game, fluctuating, reaching, and jackpot round background images, music) with the most favorable members as the center. The interest of the player can be improved. The above-described images related to each set of idle groups correspond to “reaction promotion information” in the following invention.

  Further, in order to grasp the player's hobbies and interests, information that draws out the player's hobbies and interests may be output. For example, in order to grasp the player's interests and hobbies, each genre has multiple quizzes of one genre selected from a plurality of genres such as sports, music, fashion, games, etc. Understand that the genre is close to the player's interests and hobbies. Specifically, the answer to the quiz is selected by the selection buttons 71 to 74 and determined by the effect button 80. Thereby, a player's hobby and seasoning can be investigated suitably. Further, by assembling the subsequent effects around the genre, which is the player's interests and hobbies, the subsequent effects can be made contents that are close to the player's interests and hobbies. The above-described images related to each set of quizzes correspond to “reaction promotion information” in the following invention.

  <21> In Embodiments 1 to 5 described above, in order to grasp the age group of the player, a specific sound for testing the player's hearing (different in frequency height) was output. You may know the age group of the player. For example, the player's age group may be grasped by asking a quiz whose correct answer rate is likely to vary depending on the player's age group. Specifically, for each player's age group such as 20's, 30's, 40's, etc., a generational intro quiz composed of hit songs familiar to players of each age group is created for each specific sound production. The player's age group can be ascertained from the correct intro quiz generation. Also by such a method, it is possible to appropriately grasp the age group of the player.

  <22> In the first to fifth embodiments described above, the audio output unit 24b that outputs a specific sound or one notification sound is provided separately from the audio output unit 24a that outputs normal audio. Ordinary sound, specific sound, and one notification sound may be output.

  <23> In the above-described embodiment, the case where it is adopted in a pachinko machine has been described, but it may be adopted in other types of gaming machines such as a slot machine.

  For example, the present invention may be implemented in various (for example, first, third, etc.) gaming machines, or may be implemented in a pachinko machine of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a specific gaming state on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Moreover, you may implement as a pachinko machine which will be in a specific game state when a ball enters a predetermined winning opening. Further, in addition to pachinko machines, various game machines such as an arrangement ball type pachinko machine, a sparrow ball, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated may be used.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a variable display means for displaying a fixed symbol after displaying a variable symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols is provided, and a handle for launching a ball is provided. What is not provided. In this case, after inserting a predetermined amount of game balls based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the variation of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or the predetermined amount With the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A lot of balls are paid out.

The present specification also discloses an invention relating to the following gaming machines.
Below, after each invention specific matter, the structure of the Example used as the example is described.

<First issue>
Conventional examples of gaming machines include pachinko machines and slot machines.

  A gaming machine manufacturer that designs this type of gaming machine may collect a response by conducting a questionnaire to the players (see, for example, Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2008-242529 (pages 1 and 2)). ).

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.
In other words, with conventional gaming machines, even if a questionnaire is sent to a player, the player may not answer the questionnaire. Even if the questionnaire is answered, there is no guarantee that the player will answer correctly, and the gaming machine manufacturer However, there is a problem that it is difficult to investigate information (for example, a player's age group) regarding a player who plays a game on a gaming machine.

  The following invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably examining information relating to a player who plays a game on the gaming machine.

<Strain A: Age group survey, single announcement>
(A0) A gaming machine that displays identification information variably due to the establishment of a starting condition, and shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the variability display result is in a predetermined specific display mode. In
Information output means (sound output unit 24) for outputting auditory information, visual information, tactile information, or olfactory information that can be perceptually, visually, tactilely or olfactoryly recognized as the game progresses;
Information output control means (sub-control device 262) for controlling the output of information by the information output means;
Operating means for receiving the player's operation (production button 80),
The information output control means includes
Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (30 × n game times (n: integer)), a specification having a plurality of levels at which time points that can be initially recognized by the player are different within a specific information production period during the variable information display. Specific information output control means (first and third specific sound output flags) for controlling the output of auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information or specific odor information (first specific sound: 19 kHz, third specific sound: 15 kHz) When,
Setting means (specifying a valid period during which the operation of the operation means is valid during the output of the specific auditory information, the specific visual information, the specific tactile information, or the specific odor information within the specific information production period. Steps S2002 and 2006) in the sound listening determination process;
Grasping means for grasping the level of the specific auditory information, the specific visual information, the specific tactile information, or the specific olfactory information that the player could recognize based on the operation means being operated during the effective period And (first and third specific sound listening flags),
Based on the grasp of the level, specific information corresponding to the level (first and third specific sound listening images: “It seems to have been heard up to 19 kHz. Great! Great!”, “It seems to have heard up to 15 kHz”). Specific information display control means (first and third specific sound listening display flags) for causing the display means (the third symbol display device 42) to display the character image).

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (A0), the specific information output control means can first recognize the time point that can be recognized by the player within the specific information effect period during the variation display of the identification information based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. Control output of specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information or specific odor information having a plurality of different levels. The setting means sets an effective period during which the operation of the operation means is valid during the output of specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information, or specific odor information within the specific information effect period. The grasping means grasps the level of the specific auditory information, the specific visual information, the specific tactile information, or the specific odor information that the player has been able to listen to based on the operation means being operated during the effective period. The level of specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information, or specific olfactory information that the player can recognize varies depending on the age group of the player, so the player recognized by the gaming machine manufacturer as the grasping means By reading the level of the specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information, or specific olfactory information that has been made, it is possible to investigate the age group of the players who have played a game on the gaming machine. Further, the specific information display control means causes the display means to display specific information corresponding to the level based on the grasp of the level. Thus, if the operation means can be operated within the effective period, specific information corresponding to the level of specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information or specific olfactory information is displayed on the display means. be able to. If the gaming machine manufacturer reads the level of the specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information, or specific olfactory information that has been grasped, it is possible to grasp information relating to the player who plays the game on the gaming machine, such as the age group of the player. Therefore, it is possible to acquire information about a player who plays a game on a gaming machine such as a player's age group while the game is in progress while giving the player the interest of being able to see specific information. As a result, information relating to the player who plays the game on the gaming machine can be suitably investigated.

(A00) A gaming machine that displays identification information variably due to the establishment of a starting condition, and shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the variability display result is in a predetermined specific display mode. In
Operation means for receiving the player's operation (production button 80);
Information output means for outputting information according to the progress of the game;
Information output control means (sub-control device 262) for controlling the output of information by the information output means,
The information output control means includes
Reaction promotion information output control means for controlling the output of reaction promotion information that prompts a player to perform a predetermined reaction accompanied by an operation of the operation means within a specific effect period during the variation display of the identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition. When,
Setting means for setting an effective period for validating the operation of the operation means during the output of the reaction promotion information information within the specific performance period;
Grasping means for grasping a player's reaction to the reaction promotion information based on the operation means being operated during the effective period;
Specific information output control means for causing the information output means to output specific information corresponding to the reaction based on the grasp of the reaction.

  Thus, if the operation means can be operated within the effective period, the information output means outputs specific information according to the player's reaction to the reaction promotion information, so that the game related to operating the operation means for the reaction promotion information Can attract people's interests. If a gaming machine maker reads the grasped player's reaction, it is possible to grasp information related to the player who plays the game on the gaming machine (information on not only the age group but also interests, hobbies, and preferences). Therefore, information such as the player's interests, hobbies, and preferences can be acquired while the game is in progress while giving the player the interest that the specific information can be viewed. As a result, information relating to the player who plays the game on the gaming machine can be suitably investigated.

(A1) A gaming machine that displays identification information variably due to the establishment of a starting condition, and shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the variability display result is in a predetermined specific display mode. In
An audio output means (audio output unit 24) for outputting audio in accordance with the progress of the game;
Audio output control means (sub-control device 262) for controlling the output of audio by the audio output means;
Operating means for receiving the player's operation (production button 80),
The audio output control means includes
Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (30 × n game times (n: integer)), a frequency band of a predetermined height that can be listened to by only some players within a specific sound effect period during the variation display of the identification information. A high frequency band specific sound (first specific sound: 19 kHz) having a low frequency band and a low frequency band specific sound (third specific sound: 15 kHz) having a lower frequency band are output to the audio output means. Specific sound output control means for controlling (first and third specific sound output flags);
Within the specific sound production period, when the high frequency band specific sound is output, the operation means is enabled during the output, and when the low frequency band specific sound is output, the operation means is enabled. Setting means (steps S2002 and 2006 in the specific sound listening determination process) for setting the effective period to be performed;
Grasping means (first and third specific sound listening flags) for grasping an audible frequency band that the player was able to listen to based on the operation means being operated during the effective period;
Based on the grasp of the audible frequency band, specific information corresponding to the audible frequency band (first and third specific sound listening images: “It seems to have been heard up to 19 kHz. Amazing! Amazing!”, “I heard to 15 kHz. Specific information display control means (first and third specific sound listening display flags) for displaying on the display means (the third symbol display device 42).

  According to the gaming machine described in (A1), the specific sound output control means can listen to only a part of the players within the specific sound effect period during the variation display of the identification information based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. Control is performed to output the high frequency band specific sound having a predetermined frequency band and the low frequency band specific sound having a lower frequency band to the sound output means. The setting means enables the operation of the operation means to be valid during the output when the high frequency band specific sound is output and when the low frequency band specific sound is output during the specific sound production period. Set the validity period. The grasping means grasps the audible frequency band that the player can listen to based on the operation means being operated during the effective period. The audible frequency band is higher as the player's age group is lower, and as the player's age group is higher, the audible frequency band is lower. The age group of the player who went can be investigated. The specific information display control means causes the display means to display specific information corresponding to the audible frequency band based on the grasp of the audible frequency band. Thus, if the operation means can be operated within the effective period, the specific information corresponding to the audible frequency band is displayed on the display means, so that the player can be interested. If the gaming machine manufacturer reads the grasped audible frequency band, it is possible to grasp information about the player who plays the game on the gaming machine such as the age group of the player. Accordingly, information relating to a player who plays a game on a gaming machine such as a player's age group during the progress of the game while giving the player the interest of being able to see specific information according to the audible frequency band on the display means. Can be acquired. As a result, information relating to the player who plays the game on the gaming machine can be suitably investigated.

  Note that the high frequency band specific sound and the low frequency band specific sound are included in the auditoryly recognizable auditory information described in (A0) and have a plurality of levels at different points in time that can be heard first by the player. Specific auditory information. The specific visual information, specific tactile information, and specific olfactory information described in (A0) can also be classified as a high frequency band specific sound and a low frequency band specific sound in the specific auditory information. Therefore, the inventions according to (A0) can also apply the inventions according to (A1a) to (A7) described later.

(A1a) A gaming machine that displays identification information in a variable manner due to the establishment of a start condition, and shifts to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the fluctuation display result is in a predetermined specific display mode. In
An audio output means (audio output unit 24) for outputting audio in accordance with the progress of the game;
Audio output control means (sub-control device 262) for controlling the output of audio by the audio output means;
Operating means for receiving the player's operation (production button 80),
The audio output control means includes
Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, a high frequency band specific sound (first specific sound) having a predetermined frequency band that can be listened to by only a part of players within a specific sound production period during the variation display of the identification information. : 19 kHz) and a specific sound output control means (first, first) that controls to output the low frequency band specific sound (third specific sound: 15 kHz) having a lower frequency band to the sound output means. The third specific sound output flag),
Within the specific sound production period, when the high frequency band specific sound is output, the operation means is enabled during the output, and when the low frequency band specific sound is output, the operation means is enabled. Setting means (steps S2002 and 2006 in the specific sound listening determination process) for setting the effective period to be performed;
Based on the operation means being operated during the effective period, specific information corresponding to the operation mode (first and third specific sound listening images: “You are superman.”, “You are still normal. Specific information display control means (first and third specific sound listening display flags) for displaying on the display means (the third symbol display device 42).

  According to the invention described in the above (A1a), there is provided grasping means for grasping an audible frequency band that the player can listen to based on the operation means being operated during the effective period as in (A1). Even if not, the specific information corresponding to the operation mode is displayed on the display unit on the basis of the operation unit being operated during the effective period. Therefore, the specific information corresponding to the operation mode is stored in the predetermined storage of the gaming machine body If it is stored in the means, the age group of the player who played the game on the gaming machine can be investigated by reading the specific information by the gaming machine manufacturer. For example, when a specific sound is being output while being stepped down from a high frequency band specific sound to a low frequency band specific sound, if the player can hear the high frequency band specific sound, “You are superhuman. The character image (specific information) is displayed, and when the low frequency band specific sound can be heard, the character image (specific information) “You are still normal” is output. If the specific information read by the gaming machine maker is information corresponding to the character image “You are a superman,” the age at which the player displaying the specific information can hear the specific sound in the high frequency band It can be grasped that it is a player of a layer. In this way, it is possible to grasp the age group of the player who played the game with the gaming machine from the read specific information.

(A1b) A gaming machine that displays the identification information in a variable manner due to the establishment of the starting condition, and shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the fluctuation display result is in a predetermined specific display mode. In
An audio output means (audio output unit 24) for outputting audio in accordance with the progress of the game;
Audio output control means (sub-control device 262) for controlling the output of audio by the audio output means;
Operating means for receiving the player's operation (production button 80),
The audio output control means includes
Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, a high frequency band specific sound (first specific sound) having a predetermined frequency band that can be listened to by only a part of players within a specific sound production period during the variation display of the identification information. : 19 kHz) and a specific sound output control means (first, first) for performing control to output a low frequency band specific sound (third specific sound: 17 kHz) having a lower frequency band to the sound output means. The third specific sound output flag),
Within the specific sound production period, when the high frequency band specific sound is output, the operation means is enabled during the output, and when the low frequency band specific sound is output, the operation means is enabled. Setting means (steps S2002 and 2006 in the specific sound listening determination process) for setting the effective period to be performed;
And a grasping means (first and third specific sound listening flags) for grasping an audible frequency band that the player can listen to based on the operation means being operated during the effective period. A gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (A1b), the specific information display control for causing the display means to display the specific information corresponding to the operation mode based on the operation means being operated during the effective period as in (A1). Even if the means is not provided, only the grasping means for grasping the audible frequency band that the player can listen to based on the operation means being operated during the effective period may be provided. Even in such a gaming machine, information specific to the player (audible frequency band) can be grasped without giving the player a sense of incongruity during the specific sound production period, so that the gaming machine manufacturer is grasped by the grasping means. By reading the audible frequency band, it is possible to suitably investigate the age group of the player who played the game on the gaming machine.

(A2) In the gaming machine according to (A1) to (A1b),
The specific sound output control means outputs an intermediate frequency band specific sound (second specific sound: 17 kHz) having a high frequency band between the high frequency band specific sound and the low frequency band specific sound,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the setting means sets a valid period during which the operation of the operation means is valid during the output of the intermediate frequency band specific sound.

  According to the gaming machine described in (A2), the specific sound output control means outputs the intermediate frequency band specific sound having a frequency band between the high frequency band specific sound and the low frequency band specific sound. . The setting means sets a valid period during which the operation of the operation means is valid during the output of the intermediate frequency band specific sound. Accordingly, it is possible to acquire information for grasping the player's age group more finely during the progress of the game.

(A3) In the gaming machine according to (A1), (A1a), or (A2),
The specific sound output control means performs a decreasing tendency output that decreases continuously or stepwise from the high frequency band specific sound toward the low frequency band specific sound, or from the low frequency band specific sound, Increase output that increases continuously or stepwise toward the specific frequency band sound,
The specific information display control means determines specific information (first, second, and third specific sound listening images: “It seems to have been heard up to 19 kHz. Amazing! Amazing!” ! "," I heard it up to 17 kHz. Amazing! "," I heard it up to 15 kHz ", or" You are superman. "," You are a little superman. "A character image that changes like" You are still normal. "

  According to the gaming machine described in (A3), the specific sound output control means performs a downward trend output that decreases continuously or stepwise from the high frequency band specific sound toward the low frequency band specific sound, or Then, an increasing tendency is output that increases continuously or stepwise from the low frequency band specific sound to the high frequency band specific sound. The specific information display control means displays specific information that varies stepwise according to the downward trend output or the upward trend output. Therefore, the player's age in the progress of the game while giving the player the fun of being able to see on the display means information corresponding to audible frequency bands that differ in stages depending on the downward trend output or the increase trend output. Information for grasping the layer can be acquired.

(A4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A3),
The specific sound output control means provides a period during which at least either the high frequency band specific sound and the low frequency band specific sound are not output within the specific sound production period,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the setting unit sets an invalid period in which the operation of the operation unit is invalidated according to a period during which the high frequency band specific sound and the low frequency band specific sound are not output.

  According to the gaming machine described in (A4), the specific sound output control means provides a period during which at least either the high frequency band specific sound or the low frequency band specific sound is not output within the specific sound production period. The setting means sets an invalid period for invalidating the operation of the operation means according to a period during which the high frequency band specific sound and the low frequency band specific sound are not output. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the inaccurate player age group based on the operation means being operated in a specific sound production period.

(A5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A4),
The specific sound output control means has an output start timing for starting output of at least one of the high frequency band specific sound and the low frequency band specific sound different from the output start timing in the previous specific sound production period. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to the gaming machine described in (A5), the specific sound output control means sets the output start timing for starting the output of at least one specific sound of either the high frequency band specific sound or the low frequency band specific sound to the previous time. Different from the output start timing in the specific sound production period. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the inaccurate player age group based on the operation means being operated in a specific sound production period.

(A6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A1), (A1b) to (A5),
When the variation display result is in the specific display mode, a specific notification sound (first to third notification sound) having a height corresponding to the height of the audible frequency band grasped by the grasping means is output. A specific sound notification means (first to third one notification sound flag).

  According to the gaming machine described in (A6), the specific sound notification means has a height corresponding to the height of the audible frequency band grasped by the grasping means when the variation display result is the specific display mode. A specific notification sound is output. Thereby, it can be notified that the variation display result is in the specific display mode with the specific notification sound having different heights according to the information specific to the player grasped by the grasping means. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately grasp information peculiar to a player who plays a game on the gaming machine and can appropriately reflect the information on the game.

(A7) In the gaming machine according to (A6),
When the audible frequency band is grasped a predetermined number of times, the sound output control means is configured to perform the specific notification based on the average value, median value, or mode value of the audible frequency band grasped the predetermined number of times. Provided with specific notification sound determination means (one notification sound determination table) for determining the pitch of the sound,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific sound notification means outputs a specific notification sound having a height determined by the specific notification sound determination means.

  According to the gaming machine described in (A7), the specific sound output control means includes the specific notification sound determination means, and the specific notification sound determination means determines the predetermined number when the audible frequency band is grasped a predetermined number of times. The height of the specific notification sound is determined based on the average value, median value, or mode value of the audible frequency band that has been grasped once. The specific sound notification means outputs a specific notification sound having a height determined by the specific notification sound determination means. Therefore, the specific notification sound having a different height depending on the information specific to the player that has been accurately grasped, compared to the case of outputting the notification sound having a height corresponding to the height of the audible frequency band grasped once. Thus, it can be notified that the variation display result is in the specific display mode.

(A8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A7),
Based on the audible frequency band grasped by the grasping means, estimating means for estimating the player's age group,
When the estimated age group is an age group that is legally prohibited from playing in a game hall, a prohibition notification means for notifying that a player of the age group is playing a game is provided. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine described in (A8), the estimating means estimates the player's age group based on the audible frequency band grasped by the grasping means. The prohibition notification means notifies that a player of the age group is playing a game when the estimated age group is an age group that is legally prohibited from playing a game at the game hall. Therefore, it is possible to suitably notify that a player of an age group where a game is prohibited by law is playing a game.

<Second issue>
Conventional examples of gaming machines include pachinko machines and slot machines. In this type of gaming machine, while a predetermined display effect is being displayed, a suggestion image that suggests that detection of an operation of an operation means such as an operation button is effective is displayed, and the display of the suggestion image is displayed Some of them perform a new display effect based on the fact that the operation of the operation means is detected to be effective (see, for example, Patent Document 1: pages 1 and 2 of JP-A-2006-81588). .

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.
That is, in the conventional gaming machine, the suggestion image that suggests that the detection of the operation of the operation means is effective is displayed in a uniform manner regardless of the player who performs the game on the gaming machine. For the player who operates the operation means in response to the suggestion image, it is difficult to make a difference in the mode of new display effects thereafter. Therefore, there is a problem that the interest of the display effect that is started based on the detection of the operation of the operation means cannot be further improved.

  The following invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and provides a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a display effect that is started based on the detection of an operation of an operation means. For the purpose.

<B system: Promotional production (reach, notice, etc.)>
(B0) A gaming machine that displays identification information in a variable manner due to the establishment of a start condition, and shifts to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the variation display result is in a predetermined specific display mode. In
Information output means (sound output unit 24) for outputting auditory information, visual information, tactile information, or olfactory information that can be perceptually, visually, tactilely or olfactoryly recognized as the game progresses;
Information output control means (sub-control device 262) for controlling the output of information by the information output means;
Operating means for receiving the player's operation (production button 80),
The information output control means includes
Based on establishment of a predetermined condition (a change pattern command includes a reach promotion effect), a specification having a plurality of levels at which time points that can be initially recognized by a player are different within a specific information effect period during the change display of the identification information. Specific information output control means for controlling the output of auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information or specific olfactory information (first specific sound: 19 kHz, second specific sound: 17 kHz, third specific sound: 15 kHz) 3 specific sound output flag),
Setting means for setting an effective period during which the operation of the operation means is valid during the output of the specific auditory information, the specific visual information, the specific tactile information, or the specific olfactory information within the specific information effect period (specific Steps S2002, 2004, 2006) in the sound listening determination process;
Grasping means for determining the level of the specific auditory information, the specific visual information, the specific tactile information or the specific olfactory information that the player can recognize based on the operation means being operated during the effective period (first -3rd specific sound listening flag),
Based on the fact that the level is grasped, the production mode (types A to C) of the specific display production (reach promotion production) executed during the variation display of the identification information is determined. Specific display effect control means (first to third reach promotion effect flag) for controlling the specific display effect to be displayed on a display means.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (B0), the information output means can detect auditory information, visual information, tactile information, or olfactory information that can be recognized as auditory, visual, tactile, or olfactory as the game progresses. Is output. The specific information output control means is based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the specific auditory information and specific visual information having a plurality of levels at different time points that can be recognized first by the player within the specific information production period during the variation display of the identification information. Control the output of specific tactile information or specific olfactory information. The setting means sets an effective period during which the operation of the operation means is valid during the output of specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information, or specific olfactory information within the specific information effect period. The grasping means grasps the level of specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information, or specific olfactory information recognized by the player based on the operation means being operated during the effective period. The level of specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information, or specific olfactory information that can be recognized by the player varies depending on the player's age group, and is therefore specific to the player who plays the game on the gaming machine. . If the grasping means is used, such information unique to the player can be favorably grasped. Further, the specific display effect control means determines the effect mode (types A to C) of the specific display effect (reach promotion effect) executed during the variation display of the identification information based on the grasp of the level. Control is performed so that the specific display effect is displayed on the display means in the determined effect mode. That is, based on the level of specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information, or specific olfactory information being grasped, the production mode of the specific display effect is different. Therefore, the player tries to better recognize the specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information or specific olfactory information, so that the display effect that is started based on the detection of the operation of the operation means is displayed. Can be improved.

(B1) A gaming machine that displays identification information in a variable manner due to the establishment of a start condition, and shifts to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the fluctuation display result is in a predetermined specific display mode. In
Sound output means (sound output unit 24) for outputting sound according to the progress of the game;
Audio output control means (sub-control device 262) for controlling the output of audio to the audio output means;
Operating means for receiving the player's operation (production button 80),
The audio output control means includes
Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (a change pattern command includes a reach promotion effect), a frequency band of a predetermined height that only some players can listen to within a specific sound effect period during the change display of the identification information. High frequency band specific sound (first specific sound: 19 kHz) and low frequency band specific sound having a lower frequency band (second specific sound: 17 kHz, third specific sound: 15 kHz) Specific sound output control means (first to third specific sound output flags) for controlling the sound output means;
Within the specific sound production period, when the high frequency band specific sound is output, the operation means is enabled during the output, and when the low frequency band specific sound is output, the operation means is enabled. Setting means (steps S2002, 2004, 2006 in the specific sound listening determination process) for setting an effective period to be performed;
Grasping means (first to third specific sound listening flags) for grasping an audible frequency band that the player was able to listen to based on the operation means being operated during the effective period;
Based on the grasp of the audible frequency band, the production mode (types A to C) of the specific display production (reach promotion production) executed during the variable display of the identification information is determined, and the decided production mode And a specific display effect control means (first to third reach promotion effect flag) for controlling the specific display effect to be displayed on the display means.

  According to the invention described in (B1), the specific sound output control means can listen to only a part of the players within the specific sound production period during the variation display of the identification information based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. Control is performed so that the audio output means outputs a high frequency band specific sound having a predetermined frequency band and a low frequency band specific sound having a lower frequency band. The setting means enables the operation of the operation means to be valid during the output when the high frequency band specific sound is output and when the low frequency band specific sound is output during the specific sound production period. Set the validity period. The grasping means grasps an audible frequency band that the player can listen to based on the operation means being operated during the effective period. Since the audible frequency band is higher as the player's age group is lower and as the player's age group is higher, the audible frequency band is information specific to a player who plays a game on a gaming machine. If the grasping means is used, such information unique to the player can be favorably grasped. Further, the specific display effect control means determines an effect mode of the specific display effect to be executed during the change display of the identification information based on the grasp of the audible frequency band, and the specific display in the determined effect mode. Control is performed so that the effect is displayed on the display means. That is, based on the grasp of the audible frequency band, the effect mode of the specific display effect is different. Therefore, since the player tries to recognize the audible frequency band as much as possible according to his / her age group, the interest of the display effect started based on the detection of the operation of the operation means is improved. Can be made.

  In addition, the high frequency band specific sound and the low frequency band specific sound are included in the auditory information that can be perceived in an auditory manner described in (B0), and have a plurality of levels at which the player can first hear them at different levels. Specific auditory information. The specific visual information, specific tactile information, and specific olfactory information described in (B0) can also be classified as a high frequency band specific sound and a low frequency band specific sound in the specific auditory information. Therefore, the invention according to (B0) can also apply the inventions according to (B2) to (B4) described later.

(B2) In the gaming machine according to (B1),
The specific sound output control means outputs the specific sound from the high frequency band specific sound to the low frequency band specific sound while lowering continuously or stepwise.
The specific display effect control means determines the start time of the specific display effect according to the height of the audible frequency band grasped by the grasping means, and from the determined start time to a predetermined end time A gaming machine characterized by displaying a specific display effect on a display means.

  According to the invention described in (B2) above, the specific sound output control means outputs the sound from the high frequency band specific sound to the low frequency band specific sound while decreasing continuously or stepwise. The specific display effect control means determines a start time of the specific display effect according to the height of the audible frequency band grasped by the grasping means, and performs the specific display effect from the determined start time to a predetermined end time. Display on the display means. That is, the time from the start to the end of the specific display effect varies depending on the height of the audible frequency band grasped by the grasping means. Therefore, the player can see a longer specific display effect as he / she can listen to a specific sound having a higher frequency band. Therefore, the display effect that starts based on the detection of the operation of the operating means is more interesting. Can be improved.

(B3) In the gaming machine according to (B1) or (B2),
The specific display effect is an effect that promotes a reach effect that suggests to the player the degree of expectation that will be the specific display mode, to a reach effect that has a higher expectation level than the reach effect, and is grasped by the grasping means. A gaming machine, wherein the higher the audible frequency band, the higher the number of times that the reach production is promoted to the reach production with the higher expectation level.

  According to the gaming machine described in (B3) above, the specific display effect is an effect that promotes a reach effect that suggests to the player an expectation level that is a specific display mode, to a reach effect that has a higher expectation level than the reach effect. In this case, the higher the audible frequency band grasped by the grasping means, the more the number of times that the reach effect is promoted to the reach effect with a higher expectation level. Therefore, as the player can listen to a specific sound having a high frequency band, the player can see a reach effect that is promoted more frequently until a reach effect with a high expectation level is detected. It is possible to improve the interest of the display effect that is started based on what is done.

(B4) In the gaming machine according to (B1) or (B2),
The specific display effect is an effect that changes the notice effect that suggests to the player the degree of expectation that will be the specific display mode into a notice effect that has a high expectation level, and is audible that is grasped by the grasping means. The gaming machine, wherein the higher the frequency band is, the more the number of times that the notice effect is changed to the notice effect with a higher expectation.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (B4), the specific display effect is an effect that changes the notice effect that suggests to the player the degree of expectation that will be the specific display mode, to the notice effect that has a high degree of expectation. Thus, the higher the audible frequency band grasped by the grasping means, the more the number of times that the notice effect is changed to the notice effect with a higher expectation level. Therefore, as the player can hear a specific sound having a high frequency band, the player can see the notice effect that changes many times until the expectation effect is high, so that the operation of the operation means is detected. It is possible to improve the interest of the display effect that is started based on what is done.

<C system: Pre-reading notice>
(C0) A gaming machine that displays identification information variably due to the establishment of a starting condition, and shifts to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the variation display result is in a predetermined specific display mode. In
Information output means (sound output unit 24) for outputting auditory information, visual information, tactile information, or olfactory information that can be perceptually, visually, tactilely or olfactoryly recognized as the game progresses;
Information output control means (sub-control device 262) for controlling the output of information by the information output means;
Operating means for receiving the player's operation (production button 80),
The information output control means includes
If the determination result of the unexecuted variable display is a winning determination that is the specific display mode, and a plurality of unexecuted variable displays before the unexecuted variable display that is the winning determination When the player is put on hold, the specification having a plurality of levels with different time points that can be recognized first by the player within the specific information effect period provided during the plurality of variable display periods performed after the cancellation of the change non-execution condition Specific information output control means for controlling the output of auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information or specific olfactory information (first specific sound: 19 kHz, second specific sound: 17 kHz, third specific sound: 15 kHz) The third specific sound output flag),
Setting means for setting an effective period during which the operation of the operation means is valid during the output of the specific auditory information, the specific visual information, the specific tactile information, or the specific olfactory information within the specific information effect period (specific Steps S2002, 2004, 2006) in the sound listening determination process;
Grasping means for determining the level of the specific auditory information, the specific visual information, the specific tactile information or the specific olfactory information that the player can recognize based on the operation means being operated during the effective period (first -3rd specific sound listening flag),
Based on the grasp of the level, an effect mode of a pre-reading notice based on the determination of winning (display indicating that the stop symbol is “341” as a chance symbol) is determined, and the pre-reading is performed in the determined effect mode. A game machine comprising: prefetch notice control means (first to third prefetch notice flags) for controlling the notice to be displayed on the display means.

  According to the invention described in (C0), the information output means outputs auditory information, visual information, tactile information, or olfactory information that can be recognized as auditory, visual, tactile, or olfactory as the game progresses. Output. The specific information output control means includes a plurality of unexecuted variable display determination results when the determination result of the unexecuted variable display is a specific display mode, and a plurality of unexecuted variable displays before the unexecuted variable display. When the variable display for execution is put on hold, a plurality of time points that can be recognized first by the player within a specific information effect period provided during a plurality of variable display periods performed after cancellation of the variable non-execution condition Controls output of specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information, or specific olfactory information having levels. The setting means sets an effective period during which the operation of the operation means is valid during the output of specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information, or specific olfactory information within the specific information effect period. The grasping means grasps the level of specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information, or specific olfactory information recognized by the player based on the operation means being operated during the effective period. The level of specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information, or specific olfactory information that can be recognized by the player varies depending on the player's age group, and is therefore specific to the player who plays the game on the gaming machine. . If the grasping means is used, such information unique to the player can be favorably grasped. Further, the prefetching notice control means determines the prefetching notice mode based on the determination of winning based on the grasp of the level, and displays the prefetching notice on the display means in the decided production mode. To control. That is, based on the fact that the level of specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information, or specific olfactory information is grasped, the presentation mode of the prefetch notice effect is different. Therefore, the player tries to better recognize the specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information or specific olfactory information, so that the display effect that is started based on the detection of the operation of the operation means is displayed. Can be improved.

(C1) A gaming machine that displays identification information in a variable manner due to the establishment of a starting condition, and shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the fluctuation display result is in a predetermined specific display mode. In
When a change non-execution condition that does not execute the change display of the identification information is satisfied, hold means (holding ball storage area) for holding the change display as an unexecuted portion;
Unexecuted portion determination means (prefetch winning flag) for determining whether or not the result of the variation display of the unexecuted portion is the specific display mode;
Sound output means (sound output unit 24) for outputting sound according to the progress of the game;
Audio output control means (sub-control device 262) for controlling the output of audio to the audio output means;
Operating means for receiving the player's operation (production button 80),
The audio output control means includes
If the determination result of the unexecuted variable display is a winning determination that is the specific display mode, and a plurality of unexecuted variable displays before the unexecuted variable display that is the winning determination In a specific frequency range that can be listened to only by some players within a specific sound effect period provided during a plurality of variable display periods performed after cancellation of the variable non-execution condition. The sound output means outputs a high frequency band specific sound having a high frequency band (first specific sound: 19 kHz) and a low frequency band specific sound having a lower frequency band (third specific sound: 15 kHz). Specific sound output control means for controlling (first to third specific sound output flags);
Within the specific sound production period, when the high frequency band specific sound is output, the operation means is enabled during the output, and when the low frequency band specific sound is output, the operation means is enabled. Setting means (steps S2002, 2004, 2006 in the specific sound listening determination process) for setting an effective period to be performed;
Grasping means (first to third specific sound listening flags) for grasping an audible frequency band that the player was able to listen to based on the operation means being operated during the effective period;
Based on the grasping of the audible frequency band by the grasping means, an effect mode of a pre-reading notice based on the winning determination (display indicating the stop symbol as “341”) is determined, and the determined A game machine, comprising: a prefetch notice control means (first to third prefetch notice flags) for controlling the prefetch notice to be displayed on a display means in a production manner.

  According to the invention described in (C1) above, the specific sound output control means is the case where the determination result of the unexecuted variation display is a win determination in which the specific display mode is achieved, and the Within a specific sound effect period provided during a plurality of variable display periods performed after cancellation of a variable non-execution condition, when a plurality of unexecuted variable displays are held before the execution variable display, The voice output means outputs a high frequency band specific sound having a predetermined frequency band that can be listened to only by some players and a low frequency band specific sound having a lower frequency band. Take control. The setting means enables the operation of the operation means to be valid during the output when the high frequency band specific sound is output and when the low frequency band specific sound is output during the specific sound production period. Set the validity period. The grasping means grasps an audible frequency band that the player can listen to based on the operation means being operated during the effective period. Since the audible frequency band is higher as the player's age group is lower and as the player's age group is higher, the audible frequency band is information specific to a player who plays a game on a gaming machine. If the grasping means is used, such information unique to the player can be favorably grasped. Further, the prefetching notice control means determines the prefetching notice mode based on the winning determination based on the grasping means grasping the audible frequency band, and displays the prefetching notice in the decided production mode. Control to display on the means. That is, based on the grasp of the audible frequency band, the effect of the pre-reading notice effect is different. Therefore, since the player tries to recognize the audible frequency band as much as possible according to his / her age group, the interest of the display effect started based on the detection of the operation of the operation means is improved. Can be made.

  In addition, the high frequency band specific sound and the low frequency band specific sound are included in the auditory information that is audibly recognizable described in (C0), and have a plurality of levels at different times that can be heard first by the player. Specific auditory information. The specific visual information, specific tactile information, and specific olfactory information described in (C0) can also be classified as a high frequency band specific sound and a low frequency band specific sound in the specific auditory information. Therefore, the invention according to (C0) can also apply the inventions according to (A1a) to (A7) described later.

(C2) In the gaming machine according to (C1),
The specific sound output control means outputs the specific sound from the high frequency band specific sound to the low frequency band specific sound while lowering continuously or stepwise.
The pre-reading notice control unit is configured to display a variation display for the unexecuted portion determined to be the winning determination from a variation display performed after cancellation of the variation non-execution condition determined according to the height of the audible frequency band grasped by the grasping unit. The pre-reading notice is executed until the change display performed after the change non-execution condition is released.

  According to the invention described in (C2), the specific sound output control means outputs the sound from the high frequency band specific sound to the low frequency band specific sound while lowering it continuously or stepwise. The pre-reading notice control means determines whether or not the unexecuted variable display of the unexecuted change display from the change display performed after cancellation of the change non-execution condition determined according to the height of the audible frequency band grasped by the grasping means. The pre-reading notice is executed until the change display made after the cancellation. Therefore, the player can see the pre-reading notice over many fluctuation displays for a long period of time so that the specific sound having a high frequency band can be heard, so that the operation of the operation means is detected. It is possible to improve the interest of the display effect to be started.

<D system: Step-up>
(D0) A gaming machine that displays the identification information in a variability due to the establishment of the starting condition, and shifts to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the variability display result is in a predetermined specific display mode. In
Information output means (sound output unit 24) for outputting auditory information, visual information, tactile information, or olfactory information that can be perceptually, visually, tactilely or olfactoryly recognized as the game progresses;
Information output control means (sub-control device 262) for controlling the output of information by the information output means;
Operating means for receiving the player's operation (production button 80),
The information output control means includes
Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information or specific information having a plurality of levels at which time points that can be initially recognized by the player are within the specific information effect period during the variation display of the identification information. Specific information output control means (first to third specific sound output flags) for controlling the output of odor information (first specific sound: 19 kHz, second specific sound: 17 kHz, third specific sound: 15 kHz);
Setting means (specifying a valid period during which the operation of the operation means is valid during the output of the specific auditory information, the specific visual information, the specific tactile information, or the specific odor information within the specific information production period. Steps S2002, 2004, 2006) in the sound listening determination process;
Grasping means for determining the level of the specific auditory information, the specific visual information, the specific tactile information or the specific olfactory information recognized by the player based on the operation of the operating means during the effective period (first -3rd specific sound listening flag),
Based on the fact that the level has been grasped, an effect mode of a step-up effect in which the specific step information (first to third step images SU1 to SU3) is displayed on the display means a plurality of times is determined, and the determined mode is And a step-up effect control means (first to third step image display flags) for controlling the step-up effect to be displayed on the display means.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (D0), the specific information output control means can first recognize the time point that can be recognized by the player within the specific information effect period during the variation display of the identification information based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. Control output of specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information or specific odor information having a plurality of different levels. The setting means sets an effective period during which the operation of the operation means is valid during the output of specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information, or specific odor information within the specific information effect period. The grasping means grasps the level of the specific auditory information, the specific visual information, the specific tactile information, or the specific odor information that the player can recognize based on the operation means being operated during the effective period. The level of specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information, or specific olfactory information that can be recognized by the player varies depending on the player's age group, and is therefore specific to the player who plays the game on the gaming machine. . If the grasping means is used, such information unique to the player can be favorably grasped. The step-up effect control means determines a step-up effect effect mode for causing the display means to display the specific step information a plurality of times based on the grasped level, and displays the step-up effect in the determined mode. Control to display on the means. That is, based on the level of specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information, or specific olfactory information that can be recognized by the player, the aspect of the step-up effect differs. Therefore, the player tries to better recognize the specific auditory information, the specific visual information, the specific tactile information, or the specific odor information, so that the display effect that is started based on the detection of the operation of the operation means is displayed. Can be improved.

(D1) A gaming machine that displays identification information in a variable manner due to the establishment of a start condition, and transitions to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the fluctuation display result is in a predetermined specific display mode. In
Sound output means (sound output unit 24) for outputting sound according to the progress of the game;
Audio output control means (sub-control device 262) for controlling the output of audio to the audio output means;
Operating means for receiving the player's operation (production button 80),
The audio output control means includes
Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, a high frequency band specific sound (first specific sound) having a predetermined frequency band that can be listened to by only a part of players within a specific sound production period during the variation display of the identification information. : 19 kHz) and a specific sound output control means (first to second control means) for controlling the sound output means to output a low frequency band specific sound (third specific sound: 15 kHz) having a lower frequency band. The third specific sound output flag),
Within the specific sound production period, when the high frequency band specific sound is output, the operation means is enabled during the output, and when the low frequency band specific sound is output, the operation means is enabled. Setting means (steps S2002, 2004, 2006 in the specific sound listening determination process) for setting an effective period to be performed;
Grasping means (first to third specific sound listening flags) for grasping an audible frequency band that the player was able to listen to based on the operation means being operated during the effective period;
Based on the grasp of the audible frequency band, a step-up effect production mode for displaying the specific step information (first to third step images SU1 to SU3) on the display means a plurality of times is determined and determined. A game machine comprising: step-up effect control means (first to third step image display flags) for controlling the step-up effect to be displayed on a display means.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (D1), the specific sound output control means can listen to only a part of the players within the specific sound effect period during the variation display of the identification information based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. The sound output means performs control to output a high frequency band specific sound having a predetermined frequency band and a low frequency band specific sound having a lower frequency band. The setting means enables the operation of the operation means to be valid during the output when the high frequency band specific sound is output and when the low frequency band specific sound is output during the specific sound production period. Set the validity period. The grasping means grasps an audible frequency band that the player can listen to based on the operation means being operated during the effective period. Since the audible frequency band is higher as the player's age group is lower and as the player's age group is higher, the audible frequency band is information specific to a player who plays a game on a gaming machine. If the grasping means is used, such information unique to the player can be favorably grasped. Also, based on the grasp of the audible frequency band, the step-up effect to be displayed on the display means is determined a plurality of times for specific step information, and the step-up effect is displayed on the display means in the determined manner. Control to do. That is, based on the grasp of the audible frequency band, the step-up effect production mode is different. Therefore, since the player tries to recognize the audible frequency band as much as possible according to his / her age group, the interest of the display effect started based on the detection of the operation of the operation means is improved. Can be made.

  Note that the high frequency band specific sound and the low frequency band specific sound have a plurality of levels that are included in the auditoryly recognizable auditory information described in (D0) and have different time points that can be heard first by the player. Specific auditory information. The specific visual information, specific tactile information, and specific olfactory information described in (D0) can also be classified as a high frequency band specific sound and a low frequency band specific sound in the specific auditory information. Therefore, the invention according to (D2) described later can also be applied to the invention according to (D0).

(D2) In the gaming machine according to (D1),
The specific sound output control means, every time the audible frequency band is grasped, from the low frequency band specific sound to the high frequency band specific sound, output while increasing the frequency band continuously or stepwise,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the step-up effect control means steps up the specific step information a number of times determined according to the height of the audible frequency band grasped by the grasping means.

  According to the gaming machine described in (D2) above, the specific sound output control means continuously or stepwise frequency from the low frequency band specific sound to the high frequency band specific sound every time an audible frequency band is grasped. Output while raising the band. The step-up effect control means steps up the specific step information by the number of times determined according to the height of the audible frequency band grasped by the grasping means. Therefore, the player can see the specific step information stepping up many times for a long time so that the specific sound having a high frequency band can be heard.

<Third issue>
Conventional examples of gaming machines include pachinko machines and slot machines. For example, there are pachinko machines that are provided on the game board and enter a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player due to the winning of a game ball at a winning opening.

  Some gaming machines of this type notify the transition to a specific gaming state by voice or image (see, for example, Patent Document 1: pages 1 and 2 of JP-A-2014-90765).

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.
In other words, in the conventional gaming machine, the effect of informing the transition to the specific game state is performed in a uniform manner regardless of the difference of the players. There is a problem that it is difficult to improve.

  The following invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the effect of informing the transition to the specific gaming state.

<E system: Notification of specific gaming state>
(E0) A specific gaming state (blades 203a, 203b) that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined transition condition (entrance detection at the first start opening 33a or entry detection at the V winning opening) is established. In a gaming machine that transitions to 1 time release, 2 times release, or a time-short state after the end of jackpot round game)
Information output means (sound output unit 24) for outputting auditory information, visual information, tactile information, or olfactory information that can be perceptually, visually, tactilely or olfactoryly recognized as the game progresses;
Information output control means (sub-control device 262) for controlling the output of information by the information output means;
Operating means for receiving the player's operation (production button 80),
The information output control means includes
Based on the establishment of the predetermined transition condition, specific auditory information having a plurality of levels at different time points that can be recognized first by the player within the specific information effect period provided before the transition to the specific gaming state. Specific information output control means (first to third) for controlling the output of specific visual information, specific tactile information or specific odor information (first specific sound: 19 kHz, second specific sound: 17 kHz, third specific sound: 15 kHz) Specific sound output flag),
Setting means (specifying a valid period during which the operation of the operation means is valid during the output of the specific auditory information, the specific visual information, the specific tactile information, or the specific odor information within the specific information production period. Steps S2002, 2004, 2006) in the sound listening determination process;
Grasping means for determining the level of the specific auditory information, the specific visual information, the specific tactile information or the specific olfactory information recognized by the player based on the operation of the operating means during the effective period (first -3rd specific sound listening flag),
Based on the fact that the level has been grasped, a timing for notifying the transition to the specific gaming state is determined, and at the determined timing, a specific notification control means for notifying the transition to the specific gaming state (once, A game machine, comprising: a two-time opening suggestion flag or a short-time state suggestion flag.

  According to the gaming machine described in (E0), the specific information output control means is based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition, and within the specific information effect period provided before the transition to the specific gaming state. It controls the output of specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information, or specific olfactory information having a plurality of levels at which time points that can be initially recognized by the player. The setting means sets an effective period during which the operation of the operation means is valid during the output of specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information, or specific odor information within the specific information effect period. The grasping means grasps the level of the specific auditory information, the specific visual information, the specific tactile information, or the specific odor information that the player can recognize based on the operation means being operated during the effective period. The level of specific auditory information, specific visual information, specific tactile information, or specific olfactory information that can be recognized by the player varies depending on the player's age group, and is therefore specific to the player who plays the game on the gaming machine. . If the grasping means is used, such information unique to the player can be favorably grasped. The specific notification control means determines the timing for notifying the transition to the specific gaming state based on the grasp of the level, and notifies the transition to the specific gaming state at the determined timing. That is, the timing for notifying the transition to the specific gaming state is different based on the level of the specific auditory information, the specific visual information, the specific tactile information, or the specific odor information. Therefore, the player tries to better recognize the specific auditory information, the specific visual information, the specific tactile information, or the specific odor information, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the effect of informing the transition to the specific game state.

(E1) A specific gaming state (blades 203a, 203b) that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined transition condition (entrance detection at the first start opening 33a or entry detection at the V winning opening) is established. In a gaming machine that makes a transition to (opened once, opened twice, or short-time state after the end of the jackpot round game)
Sound output means (sound output unit 24) for outputting sound according to the progress of the game;
Audio output control means (sub-control device 262) for controlling the output of audio to the audio output means;
Operating means for receiving the player's operation (production button 80),
The audio output control means includes
Based on the establishment of the predetermined transition condition, it has a frequency band of a predetermined height that can be listened to by only a part of the players within the specific information effect period provided before the transition to the specific gaming state. A high frequency band specific sound (first specific sound: 19 kHz) and a low frequency band specific sound having a lower frequency band (second specific sound: 17 kHz, third specific sound: 15 kHz) Specific sound output control means (first to third specific sound output flags) for performing output control by the output means;
Setting means for setting an effective period for validating the operation of the operation means during the output when the high frequency band specific sound is output and during the output when the low frequency band specific sound is output (Steps S2002, 2004, and 2006 in the specific sound listening determination process),
Grasping means (first to third specific sound listening flags) for grasping an audible frequency band that the player was able to listen to based on the operation means being operated during the effective period;
Based on the grasp of the audible frequency band, a specific notification control means (1) for determining a timing for notifying the transition to the specific gaming state and notifying the transition to the specific gaming state at the determined timing. Game machine, characterized in that the game machine is provided with a second, twice open suggestion flag, or a short time state suggestion flag.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (E1), the specific sound output control means is based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition, and within the specific information effect period provided before the transition to the specific gaming state. The voice output means can output a high frequency band specific sound having a predetermined frequency band that can be listened to only by some players and a low frequency band specific sound having a lower frequency band than that. Control. The setting means sets an effective period during which the operation of the operation means is validated during the output when the high frequency band specific sound is output and during the output when the low frequency band specific sound is output. The grasping means grasps an audible frequency band that the player can listen to based on the operation means being operated during the effective period. Since the audible frequency band is higher as the player's age group is lower and as the player's age group is higher, the audible frequency band is information specific to a player who plays a game on a gaming machine. If the grasping means is used, such information unique to the player can be favorably grasped. The specific notification control means determines the timing for notifying the transition to the specific gaming state based on the grasp of the audible frequency band, and notifies the transition to the specific gaming state at the determined timing. That is, the timing for notifying the transition to the specific gaming state is different based on the grasp of the audible frequency band. Therefore, since the player tries to recognize the audible frequency band as much as possible according to his / her age group, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect of informing the transition to the specific gaming state.

  In addition, the high frequency band specific sound and the low frequency band specific sound have a plurality of levels that are included in the auditory recognizable auditory information described in (E0) and have different time points that can be heard first by the player. Specific auditory information. The specific visual information, specific tactile information, and specific olfactory information described in (E0) can also be classified as a high frequency band specific sound and a low frequency band specific sound in the specific auditory information.

(E2) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A0) to (E1),
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (E2), it is possible to provide a pachinko machine that can improve the interest of the game using the operating means. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. In other words, the identification information (such as symbols) that is dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time on the condition that a winning (or passing through the operation gate) is required for the operation port. In addition, when a specific gaming state occurs, variable winning means (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

(E3) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A0) to (E1),
The gaming machine is a slot machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (E3), it is possible to provide a slot machine that can improve the fun of the game using the operating means. The basic configuration of the slot machine is as follows: “Variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stopping (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with specific game state generating means for generating a specific game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information at that time is the specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game medium include coins and medals.

  It should be noted that regarding the various inventions disclosed in this specification, various combinations can be made for all the constituent elements, and the invention can be established independently without any other constituent requirements.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

24 ... Sound output section (sound output means)
33a ... 1st starting port (1st entrance means)
33a1... First start port sensor (first incoming detection means)
40 ... Winning device (second entry means)
41a, 41b ... blades (opening and closing members)
42 ... 3rd symbol display device (display means)
49 ... Blade driving device (opening / closing driving means)
80 ... Production button (operating means)
262 ... Sub-control device (sound output control means)
261. Main control device (main control means)

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine that transitions to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined transition condition is established,
Information output means for outputting auditory information, visual information, tactile information, or olfactory information that can be perceptually, visually, tactilely or olfactoryly recognized as the game progresses;
Information output control means for controlling the output of information by the information output means;
Operating means for receiving the player's operation,
The information output control means includes
Based on the establishment of the predetermined transition condition, specific auditory information having a plurality of levels at different time points that can be recognized first by the player within the specific information effect period provided before the transition to the specific gaming state. Specific information output control means for controlling the output of specific visual information, specific tactile information or specific odor information,
Setting means for setting an effective period during which the operation of the operation means is valid during the output of the specific auditory information, the specific visual information, the specific tactile information, or the specific odor information within the specific information effect period;
Grasping means for grasping the level of the specific auditory information, the specific visual information, the specific tactile information or the specific odor information that the player can recognize based on the operation means being operated during the effective period;
Specific notification control means for determining a timing for notifying the transition to the specific gaming state based on the grasp of the level, and notifying the transition to the specific gaming state at the determined timing. A gaming machine characterized by that. In a gaming machine that transitions to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined transition condition is established,
Audio output means for outputting audio in accordance with the progress of the game;
Voice output control means for controlling the output of voice to the voice output means;
Operating means for receiving the player's operation,
The audio output control means includes
Based on the establishment of the predetermined transition condition, it has a frequency band of a predetermined height that can be listened to by only a part of the players within the specific information effect period provided before the transition to the specific gaming state. Specific sound output control means for performing control to enable the audio output means to output a high frequency band specific sound and a low frequency band specific sound having a lower frequency band than the high frequency band specific sound;
Setting means for setting an effective period for validating the operation of the operation means during the output when the high frequency band specific sound is output and during the output when the low frequency band specific sound is output When,
Grasping means for grasping an audible frequency band that the player was able to hear based on the operation means being operated during the effective period;
Based on the grasp of the audible frequency band, a timing for notifying the transition to the specific gaming state is determined, and a specific notification control means for notifying the transition to the specific gaming state at the determined timing; A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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