JP2020078501A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing an interest in a game.SOLUTION: When a first movable member is operated over a first specific period, a drive sound including a frequency component of a first frequency band is generated, and a first specific sound including a frequency component of a second frequency band different from the first frequency band is output from a speaker. When a second movable member is operated over a second specific period, a drive sound including a frequency component of a first frequency band is generated, and when the second movable member is operated over the second specific period, a second specific sound including a frequency component of a second frequency band different from the first frequency band is output from the speaker.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in the gaming machine, when the execution condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied, the symbol variation game is executed. Then, after the jackpot display result in the symbol variation game, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is given. Further, during the execution of the symbol variation game, various effects indicating the degree of expectation of a big hit are executed, so that the sense of expectation for a big hit can be raised.

  In addition, in such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, control of operating a movable member by driving various driving devices such as a motor is executed, and the interest in the game is improved. There is.

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  However, in the conventional game machine, for example, a drive sound may be generated when the movable member is operated by the drive device, and the production effect may be reduced due to the generation of the drive sound.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest in a game.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems has a first driving unit that operates a first movable member, a second driving unit that operates a second movable member, a speaker that outputs sound, and a sound that is output from the speaker. Sound control means, and when the first movable member operates for a first specific period, a drive sound including a frequency component of a first frequency band is generated by the first drive means, and the second drive is performed. Driving sound is generated by the means when the second movable member operates for a second specific period, and the sound control means is configured such that the sound control means causes the first movable member to perform the first specific operation. When operating for a period, a first specific sound including a frequency component of a second frequency band different from the first frequency band is output from the speaker, and the second movable member is operated for the second specific period. The second feature is that the second specific sound including the frequency component of the second frequency band different from the first frequency band is output from the speaker during the operation.

  In the above gaming machine, the sound control means, when the first movable member is operated by the first drive means for the first specific period, the sound control means is operated for a period longer than the first specific period. One specific sound is output from the speaker, and when the second movable member operates by the second driving unit for the second specific period, the second specific period is longer than the second specific period. The specific sound may be output from the speaker.

  In the above gaming machine, when the sound control means causes the first drive member to operate the first movable member for the first specific period and causes the speaker to output the first specific sound. Even if the operation of the first movable member is stopped due to the occurrence of a specific error, the first specific sound is continuously output from the speaker, and the second driving member causes the second movable member to move to the second When the second specific sound is operating for a specific period and the second specific sound is output from the speaker, the second specific sound is output even if the operation of the second movable member is stopped due to the occurrence of a specific error. It may be configured to continuously output from the speaker.

  Regarding the above-mentioned gaming machine, the first movable member is operated by the first driving means for the first specific period, and the first specific sound is cut off while being output from the speaker. Later, with the restoration of power, the first drive means operates the first movable member, the sound control means does not output the first specific sound, and the second drive means moves the second movable member. After the member is operating for the second specific period and the second specific sound is output from the speaker, the second drive means is turned off after the power is cut off. The second movable member may be operated and the sound control unit may be configured not to output the second specific sound.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve interest in games.

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The figure which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko game machine. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the production pattern of a vibration production and movable production, (c) is a figure which shows a sound pattern. (A) And (b) is a figure showing the contents of control about various movable productions. (A) And (b) is a figure showing the contents of control about various movable productions. (A) And (b) is a figure showing the contents of control about various movable productions. The figure which shows the control content about various movable productions.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various components such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball (game medium) is shot toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with a strength according to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing strength of the game ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decoration lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a light emitting body (not shown) built therein, and is configured to be able to emit light, blink, and turn off by the light emitting body. The decoration lamp 17 performs an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front surface side of the frame body 11. The speaker 18 is a device that outputs a sound, and executes, as one of the effects, an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) that outputs a voice such as a voice of a person or an animal, a sound effect, and music.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 on the front side of the frame 11 and at a position where it can be operated by the player. The operation button 19 as an operation means is used, for example, at the time of production. In the present embodiment, the operation button 19 vibrates when the first effect actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 2) is driven. Thus, in the present embodiment, the operation button 19 corresponds to the movable member and the first movable member.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided on the game board 20 at a position visible to the player. On the information display device 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display portion 22a. The first special symbol display portion 22a is configured to be able to display one kind or a plurality of kinds of first special symbols. The first special symbol display portion 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

  The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display portion 22b. The second special symbol display portion 22b is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game (second variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "second special game".

  In the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as "special symbol variation game (symbol variation game)", and the special symbol variation game is " It may be referred to as "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the lottery (big hit lottery described later) internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol is changing with the passage of time. In the present specification, “confirmed stop display” means that the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. In the present specification, “fixed stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning with respect to a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display portion 22a and the second special symbol display portion 22b include a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a deviating symbol as a deviant display result, respectively. In the special game, when the jackpot pattern is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the jackpot will be a jackpot. In the special game, when the deviating symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it is deviating.

  In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. In this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. That is, the big hit game (hit game) is a game given on the condition that the big hit lottery is won, and is a game given after the big hit display result is displayed in the special game. As will be described later in detail, the big hit game is a game (state) advantageous to the player because it is a game in which many prize balls can be won.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display section 22c. The first special suspension display unit 22c displays information that allows the number of times of the first special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. In the following description, the number of held first special games is referred to as “first special reserved number”. The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display section 22d. The second special suspension display unit 22d displays information capable of recognizing the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of held second special games is referred to as “second special reserved number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special pending number and the second special pending number are each “4”.

  The information display device 22 is normally provided with a symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display portion 22e is configured to be able to display one or more types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game (ordinary variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display portion 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normally out-of-symbol symbol. When the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal winning symbol will be the normal winning symbol. In the normal game, when the outlying pattern is derived, the player can recognize that it is outlying normally. In the present embodiment, when the normal symbol hit lottery is won, the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, and the normal hit game is given after the end of the normal game. As will be described later in detail, the normal hit game is an advantageous state for the player because it becomes easy to establish the hold condition of the second special game.

  The information display device 22 normally includes a hold display section 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information capable of recognizing the number of normal games whose execution has been held (normal hold game number) because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. For example, the maximum value of the normally reserved number is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by partitioning a front surface side (front surface side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 26 with various decorations in the approximate center of the game area 21. The center frame 26 has an opening 26a.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is attached to the game board 20 so that the player can view the display area 27r through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As one of the effects, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) that displays an image (design) imitating a predetermined character or character.

  In the present embodiment, the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 27 include an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns, and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect symbol is a symbol (decorative symbol) in which decoration such as a character or pattern is applied, and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in predetermined directions.

  The effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when a big hit symbol is derived, a big hit symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the symbol combination of the big hit by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such that the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when the outlying symbols are derived, in the effect game, outlying symbol combinations due to the effect symbols are derived. For example, a deviating symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "787" or "556" in which the effect symbol in at least a part of the columns is different from the effect symbol in the other column. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the fixed stop display. In the present specification, “temporary stop display” is a temporary stop state before the effect design is fixedly stopped and displayed, and is, for example, a state in which the effect design is fluctuatingly displayed.

  The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (the first column and the third column in the present embodiment) of the plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (the second column in the present embodiment). ) Is a state in which the effect design is continuously variably displayed. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the character to be made to appear and the effect of the effect design are different.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first starting opening 28 that is open to the game area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. A game ball can enter the first starting port 28. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start opening 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in the passage through which the game ball entering the first start opening 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition of the first special game (first hold condition) can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. In this way, the first start sensor SE1 detects the entry of the game ball into the first start opening 28 (the game ball entered into the first start opening 28). In addition, the first special game may be executed (executable) when a game ball enters the first starting opening 28.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second starting opening 29 that opens to the game area 21 below the center frame 26. A game ball can enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start opening 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the hold condition for the second special game (second hold condition) can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. In this way, the second start sensor SE2 detects the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 29 (the game ball entered into the second start opening 29). Further, the second special game may be executed (executable) when a game ball enters the second starting opening 29.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 that can be operated in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (restricted state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can be inserted into the second starting port 29 or can be easily inserted. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 2) that operates the normal variable member 30. The normal variable member 30 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. In this way, the normal variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an open state and a closed state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning opening 31 opening to the game area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the special winning opening 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the special winning sensor SE3 detects a game ball, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special variable member 32 that can be operated in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (restricted state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which a game ball can be or is easily inserted into the special winning opening 31. The closed state is a state in which it is difficult or difficult to enter the game ball into the special winning opening 31. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 2) that operates the special variable member 32. The special variable member 32 is operated in the open state in the big hit game. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the special winning opening 31 can take an open state and a closed state. That is, the big hit game is a game in which the special winning opening 31 is opened (the special winning opening 31 is opened).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 33 on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21, through which a game ball can pass (enter). The gate 33 can enter a game ball and includes a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33. In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the base game hold condition may be satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 that opens to the game area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34. For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game balls that enter the general winning opening 34 pass. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, a prize ball payout condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a plurality of general winning openings.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting opening 28, a second starting opening 29, a special winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the above winning opening. “Prize” is to enter a game ball into a winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a plurality of movable bodies KL and KR. The plurality of movable bodies KL and KR include a left movable body KL and a right movable body KR that imitate a sword. In the present embodiment, the left movable body KL moves by driving the second effect actuator A4 (shown in FIG. 2), and the right movable body KR moves by driving the third effect actuator A5 (shown in FIG. 2). .. Thus, in the present embodiment, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR correspond to the movable member and the second movable member.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states having different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the chances of winning the big hit lottery are higher than in the low-probability state, so that the game state is advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called “probability change state (probability change state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as gaming states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls shot is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability of a game ball entering the second starting opening 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "electric power support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electric power support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball will enter the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 29. Therefore, a game state advantageous for the player (ball entering It will be in an easy state and an improved rate of entry.

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a variation time shortening control of the ordinary symbol that makes the variation time of the ordinary game shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is a probability variation control of a normal symbol that changes the probability of winning a normal symbol hit lottery (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control for making the total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game is set to be larger than that in the low base state, and the normal variable member 30 is opened once in the normal hit game. At least one of the controls for making the time longer than that in the low base state is preferably performed.

  In the present embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, normally, the variable member 30 can be operated in the open state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, normally, the variable member 30 is not operated in the open state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting opening 29 than the high base state or the game ball does not enter the second starting opening 29.

  Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a variation time shortening control of a special symbol that makes the variation time of the special game (for example, average variation time) shorter than that in the low base state. When performing the variation time reduction control of the special symbol, the high base state is a so-called "variation time reduction state" for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-variable time shortened state" for special symbols.

  In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low base state is shown as a "low-probability low base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low base state is shown as a "high-probability low base state". In addition, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high base state is shown as a "low-probability-high base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high base state is shown as a "high-probability-high base state".

As described above, in the present embodiment, the gaming state includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state, a high base state (ball entry rate improvement state) and a low base state (non-ball entry rate improvement state).
Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The types of jackpots are defined for a plurality of types of jackpot designs. A plurality of types of jackpot designs (types of jackpots) are defined for each type of jackpot game.

  In the big hit game, first, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the big hit game, a plurality of round games in which the special winning opening 31 is opened are played after the opening time has elapsed. The round game is played with the upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

  One round game is a first end condition that a predetermined upper limit number (“9” in the present embodiment) of game balls enter the special winning opening 31, or a second end when a predetermined upper limit time elapses. It ends when the condition is met. In other words, the end condition for ending each of the plurality of round games is the first end condition in which the maximum number of game balls that enter the special winning opening 31 is the upper limit number, and the special winning opening 31 is entered. There is a second end condition in which the number of game balls entered does not reach the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts and takes a closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the special winning opening 31 can take an open state in each of a plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the special winning opening 31 is obtained. Takes an open state, and when the end condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the special winning opening 31 will take a closed state. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed for a predetermined ending time. The big hit game is ended as the ending time elapses.

Next, a concrete big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, out of 100 kinds of big hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display portion 22a as the game result of the first special game, 65 kinds of big hit symbols are symbols ZA, and 35 kinds of big hit symbols are symbols ZB. Are classified into. Further, out of 100 kinds of big hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display portion 22b as the game result of the second special game, 65 kinds of big hit symbols are classified into the symbols Za, and 35 kinds of big hit symbols are classified into the symbols Zb, respectively. Has been done. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are two types of big hits in the first special game and two types of big hits in the second special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, as the type of big hit, it is expressed as a big hit based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb by using the kind of big hit symbols. Also, as the type of big hit game given based on the kind of big hit, it is expressed as a big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb using the kind of big hit symbols.

  As the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 10 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As a big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, 4 times, which is less than 10 times, is set as the upper limit number of round games.

  In the present embodiment, as each jackpot game, 25 s is defined as the upper limit time of the round game. In the present embodiment, an inter-round interval time (2 s in the present embodiment) is set (specified) for each of a plurality of round games after the end of the round game, and when the inter-round interval time elapses, The next round game will be started or the ending time will be started. Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (8 s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (10 s in the present embodiment) are set for all types of jackpot games.

  In the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the big hit game is over. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. In the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the big hit game is over. After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB, Zb, a low probability state is given, and until a special game of a predetermined upper limit number (100 times in this embodiment) is ended, or the upper limit number of times. The high base state is given until the big hit game is given before the special game is finished.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot probability is 345/65536 in the low probability state and 734/65536 in the high probability state. The normal hit probability is 1/65536 in the low base state and 65534/65535 in the high base state. In the present embodiment, the regular hit lottery to determine whether or not to be a normal hit, but not limited to this, for example, without performing the normal hit lottery, it is determined that the normal hit in the low base state, It may be determined that a normal hit does not occur in a high base state. The total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game is 396 ms in the low base state and 5680 ms in the high base state. The number of prize balls is "4" when the game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, "1" when the game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, and the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3. When it is detected, "15" is set, and when the general winning sensor SE5 detects a game ball, "5" is set.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The main control board 40 performs various types of processing and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processing.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The sub control board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub control board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a executes various processes by executing the main control program.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a judgment value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern specifies the effect content (effect mode) of the effect game that is performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game, such as the type of reach effect, for example. This is possible information. Note that, for example, if the variation pattern is information that can identify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game, from the start of the special game to the end of the special game It is not necessary for the information to be able to specify the content of the effect of the effect game performed during.

  The fluctuation patterns include a big hit fluctuation pattern, a deviating reach fluctuation pattern, and a deviating fluctuation pattern. In the big hit variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents to finally derive the big hit symbol combination through the reach effect are defined. In the outlying reach variation pattern, as the content of the effect of the effect game, the content of the effect of finally deriving a symbol combination that is out of the way through the reach effect is defined. In the deviation variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents to finally derive the deficit symbol combination without passing through the reach effect are defined.

  The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is operating. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, or the like. The main control board 40 is also configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or a software random number.

  The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball.

  The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to control the display content of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.

  The sub control board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41a, a sub control ROM 41b, and a sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a executes various processes (for example, processes regarding effects) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a table used for lottery, a judgment value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data relating to the display effect on the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data regarding the light emission effect on the decoration lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the voice effect data regarding the voice effect in the speaker 18.

  The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, or the like. Further, the sub control board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or a software random number.

  The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub control CPU 41a and the decoration lamp 17 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to control the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub-control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated.

  The sub control CPU 41a and the actuators A3 to A5 are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A3 to A5. The first effect actuator A3 is an actuator for vibrating (operating) the operation button 19, such as a vibration motor. The second effect actuator A4 is an actuator such as a stepping motor for moving (moving) the left movable body KL, and the third effect actuator A5 is an actuator for moving the right movable body KR such as a stepping motor. Is. In the present embodiment, the first effect actuator A3 that vibrates (operates) the operation button 19 corresponds to the first drive unit, and the second effect actuator A4 that moves (operates) the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR. The third effect actuator A5 that moves (moves) corresponds to the second drive unit.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to hold various information stored when the power is cut off for a predetermined period even if the power is cut off (power cut). .. For example, the main control RAM 40c may hold various information even after the power is cut off by the power supplied from a backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) mounted on a power supply unit (not shown). For example, the main control RAM 40c is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when it is not supplied with power, and thus retains various information even after the power is cut off. Good.

  Further, the various information to be backed up includes various information regarding games. Then, when the power supply is started after the power is turned off (when the power is restored), the game control can be returned based on the held various information. In this way, the main control RAM 40c retains information about the game even when the power is cut off.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to hold various information stored when the power is cut off for a predetermined period even if the power is cut off (power cut). ing. For example, the sub-control RAM 41c may retain various information even after the power is cut off by the power supplied from the backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) mounted on the power supply unit (not shown). For example, the sub-control RAM 41c is a non-volatile memory capable of holding the stored contents even when it is not supplied with power, and thus holds various information even after the power is cut off. Good.

  Further, the various types of information to be backed up include various types of information regarding performance. Then, when the power supply is started after the power is turned off (when the power is restored), the effect control can be returned based on the held various information. In this way, the sub-control RAM 41c retains the information regarding the effect even when the power is cut off.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control board 40 is provided with an RWM clear switch (not shown), and the RWM clear switch is configured to be able to perform an operation for instructing initialization of various kinds of backed up information. In this embodiment, when the RWM clear switch is in the on state, the power is turned on to initialize various information backed up in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the information indicating the initialization of various information is output from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41, and the various information backed up in the sub control RAM 41c is also initialized. On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch is in the off state, the power is turned on, so that the return control is performed on the basis of the backed up various information. In this case, information indicating the return of various information is output from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41, and the return control is performed based on the various information backed up in the sub control RAM 41c.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting opening 28 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When a game ball enters the first starting opening 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. When the first special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the hold condition for the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special reserved number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information that can specify the updated first special hold number (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold number command). The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 41 in the interrupt processing from the next time onward.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used in the jackpot lottery, a random number used to determine the jackpot pattern, a random number used to determine the variation pattern, or the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

  When a game ball has not entered the first starting opening 28, when the first special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control The CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting opening 29 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  When a game ball enters the second starting opening 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in this embodiment). To judge. When the second special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the second special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition for the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated second special reserved number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether it is during a special game or a big hit game. When in the special game or in the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the game is not in the special game or the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the number of second special reserves is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied and the second special game is started. On the other hand, when the second special pending number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the first special hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied and the first special game is started. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game. On the other hand, if the first special reserved number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting "1". In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special reserved number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit, based on the read random number information and the big hit judgment value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The determination as to whether or not to win the big hit is made, for example, by whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the big hit judgment value corresponding to the current probability state match. The determination of whether or not to win the big hit may be made by whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the big hit judgment value exceeds a predetermined value.

  When winning the jackpot, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines a jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the big hit symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the decided big hit symbol in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, as the game start command, a first game start command for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern of the first special game and a start of the effect game based on the variation pattern of the second special game. There is a second game start command to instruct, and it is information that can specify which special game variation pattern is based.

  On the other hand, in the case of a win that does not win the jackpot, the main control CPU 40a determines the miss symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines a missing symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the outlier symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined outfall symbol in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern and sets a game start command based on the variation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the above-mentioned control when starting the first special game. That is, the main control CPU40a, subtraction of the second special holding number, big hit lottery (big hit determination), determination of the big hit symbol or out-of-symbol based on the result of the big hit lottery, the determination of the variation pattern based on the result of the big hit lottery, and the symbol command And the game start command. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has passed, the instruction to stop the variation of the effect symbol, information for deriving a symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, the game (Shown as the end command) in the output buffer.

  In this way, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game, and executes the special game when the special game execution condition is satisfied.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU40a performs a control to give a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a gives a big hit game by executing a big hit process.

  When the special game of the big hit ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) capable of specifying the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 to start the round game so that the special winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit). After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the special winning opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the processing for executing such a round game until the specified number of round games are completed.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game in the output buffer each time the round game is started. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game when the ending time has elapsed.

Next, the game state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a, when the big hit game is finished, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to be controlled in a high probability state. Set to the status flag. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is given, when the big hit game is finished, a value capable of specifying that the high base state is controlled is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so that it is in the high probability state and the high base state until the next big hit game is started.

  When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given, the main control CPU 40a, when terminating the big hit game, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state. Set to the status flag. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, Zb is given, when the big hit game is finished, a value capable of specifying to control to a high base state is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a grants the high base state in which the upper limit number is determined, and therefore, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number (100 times in the present embodiment) is the remaining number of the special game to which the high base state is assigned Is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c every time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times is "0", the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to the low base state as the main base state flag when the special game with the remaining number of times "0" is finished. Set to. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games.

  When giving a big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the main probability state flag, a value that can specify controlling to a low probability state when starting the big hit game. In addition, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify controlling to the low base state in the main base state flag when starting the big hit game.

  The main control CPU 40a, when setting a value capable of specifying control to a low probability state in the main probability state flag, outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) capable of specifying a low probability state to the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control in the high-probability state to the main-probability state flag, the main-control CPU 40a can identify information in the high-probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high-probability state command ) In the output buffer.

  The main control CPU 40a, when setting a value capable of specifying control to the low base state to the main base state flag, outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) capable of specifying the low base state to the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets the main base state flag to a value that can specify that the high base state is controlled, the main control CPU 40a can identify the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). ) In the output buffer.

Next, a normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Normally the symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a normally ends the symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of ordinary holdings stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in this embodiment). To do. When the number of ordinary reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the ordinary symbol input processing.

  When the number of ordinary reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the base game hold condition is satisfied. When the game ball enters the gate 33 and the normal hold number does not reach the predetermined upper limit number, the hold condition of the normal game is established and the execution of the normal variable game is held. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated number of ordinary holdings. In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal hold number command) that can specify the updated normal hold number in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for the winning lottery of the normal symbol, a random number used for determining the variation time of the normal game, or the like. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the normal game so that the random number information can be specified in the storage order. In this embodiment, by storing random number information for the normal game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the normal game can be suspended until the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the game is a normal game or a normal hit game. In the case of a normal game or a normal hit game, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when neither the normal game nor the normal hit game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the normal hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the normal game execution condition is satisfied and the normal game is started. On the other hand, when the number normally reserved is not "1" or more, the main control CPU40a ends the normal symbol start processing.

  When starting the normal game, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal control number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting "1". In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal win based on the read random number information and the normal win determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b (normal win lottery). The determination as to whether or not to win the normal win is made, for example, by whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the normal win determination value corresponding to the current base state match. In this way, the main control CPU 40a performs the normal hit lottery, and operates the normal variable member 30 to determine whether to give the normal hit game in which the second starting opening 29 can be in the open state.

  When winning in a normal win, the main control CPU 40a determines a normal win symbol derived in the normal game and a variation time of the normal game. For example, when adopting the variation time shortening control of the normal symbol described above, the main control CPU 40a determines the first variation time in the low base state, and the second variation time shorter than the first variation time in the high base state. To decide. When the variation time of the normal game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal start command) capable of specifying the determined variation time in the output buffer. The normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the normal design hit lottery. After that, the main control CPU 40a normally ends the symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the normal win is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines an unusual pattern to be derived in the normal game and a variation time of the normal game. After determining the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets an ordinary start command capable of specifying the determined variation time in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a normally ends the symbol start process.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the variation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses, the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived, so that the information display device 22 is controlled.

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal win is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 (the operation pattern of the ordinary variable member 30), and the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. The actuator A1 is normally controlled so that For example, when the above-described opening time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first opening pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, in the normal hit game once more than the first opening pattern. Normally, the second opening pattern having a long total opening time of the variable member 30 is determined.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game, based on the game start command and the symbol command. If the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a big hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a big hit symbol combination based on the effect symbol. If the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a detached symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination that is off due to the effect symbol.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines an outlying symbol combination including the reach (for example, "787") when the reach effect is executed and the reach effect is executed in the effect game. In the present embodiment, as the execution condition of the reach effect, it is defined that the outlier variation pattern with the reach effect is determined. As an execution condition of the reach effect, it may be defined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to variably display the effect symbols in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a, when a predetermined timing comes after starting the effect game, temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the decided effect symbol, and at the input of the game end command, the symbol combination according to the decided effect symbol. To derive. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and derive the symbol combination when the variation time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the opening command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round command, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the round effect is performed. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round end command, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the round effect. When the ending command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a will execute the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as a big hit effect during the big hit game.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a vibrates the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, the left movable body KL, the right movable body KR, and the operation button 19 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed. And control. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a that outputs a sound from the speaker 18 corresponds to the sound control means.

Next, a game state process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the low-probability state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the high-probability state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value that can identify the high-probability state. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current game state is the low-probability state or the high-probability state by referring to the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

  When the low base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value capable of identifying the low base state in the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. When the high control state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value capable of identifying the high control state in the sub control state flag stored in the control sub RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the current game state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

  In this embodiment, a vibration effect in which the operation button 19 vibrates can be executed. By executing such a vibration effect, it is possible to specify a jackpot expectation level that is a jackpot. Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a movable effect in which at least one of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR moves. By executing such a movable effect, it is possible to specify a jackpot expectation level that is a jackpot.

Here, with reference to FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B, the effect pattern of the vibration effect and the effect pattern of the movable effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3A, there are a plurality of types of effect patterns SEP1 to SEP3 as effect patterns for the vibration effect. The effect pattern SEP1 is an effect pattern that vibrates once for a short time. The effect pattern SEP2 is an effect pattern that vibrates a plurality of times over a short time. The effect pattern SEP3 is an effect pattern that vibrates once for a long time.

  The effect pattern SEP3 is an effect pattern having a higher jackpot expectation degree than the effect patterns SEP1 and SEP2. The effect pattern SEP2 is an effect pattern having a higher jackpot expectation than the effect pattern SEP1. The effect pattern SEP3 is an effect pattern that cannot be determined when it is out of alignment, and can be determined when it is a big hit, and is an effect pattern that is determined to be a big hit. The effect patterns SEP1 and SEP2 are effect patterns that can be determined both in the case of a loss and in the case of a big hit.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the operation button 19 vibrates due to the execution of the vibration effect, and is generated as a driving sound. Such a drive sound is generated by the sound produced by the first effect actuator A3 when the first effect actuator A3 that vibrates the operation button 19 is driven, or the drive of the first effect actuator A3 and the vibration of the operation button 19 cause the frame 11 to move. It is the sound generated by the vibration transmitted to the. Further, such a driving sound includes frequency components in a low frequency band (200 to 500 Hz in this embodiment), and frequency components in the low frequency band are higher than frequency components in a high frequency band (1 k to 4 kHz in this embodiment). Is a loud sound.

  When the vibration effect is executed based on the effect patterns SEP1 to SEP3, a similar driving sound is output, but when the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is executed, the vibration based on the effect patterns SEP1 and SEP2 is generated. The driving sound is output for a longer time than when the effect is executed. For this reason, when the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is executed, the interest of the game is more likely to be reduced by the output drive sound than when the vibration effect based on the effect patterns SEP1 and SEP2 is executed. Will end up. In other words, when the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is executed, when the operation button 19 vibrates, a driving sound that easily invites a decline in interest in the game is generated.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, there are a plurality of types of effect patterns KEP1 to KEP3 as effect patterns of the movable effect in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move. The effect pattern KEP1 moves at a low speed over a short distance from the original position to the first position on the outward path in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the first position, and the left movable body KL and On the return path in which the right movable body KR moves from the first position to the original position, the effect pattern is such that the right movable body KR moves at a low speed over a short distance from the first position to the original position. The effect pattern KEP2 moves at a medium speed over a medium distance from the original position to the second position on the outward path in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the second position, and the left movable body KL moves. In the return path in which the right movable body KR moves from the second position to the original position, it is a production pattern in which the right movable body KR moves at a low speed over a medium distance from the second position to the original position. The effect pattern KEP3 moves at a high speed over a long distance from the original position to the third position on the outward path in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position, and the left movable body KL and On the return path in which the right movable body KR moves from the third position to the original position, the effect pattern is such that the right movable body KR moves at a low speed over a long distance from the third position to the original position.

  The effect pattern KEP3 is an effect pattern having a higher jackpot expectation degree than the effect patterns KEP1 and KEP2. The effect pattern KEP2 is an effect pattern having a higher jackpot expectation than the effect pattern KEP1. The effect pattern KEP3 is an effect pattern that cannot be determined when it is out of alignment, and can be determined when it is a big hit, and is an effect pattern that is determined to be a big hit. The effect patterns KEP1 and KEP2 are effect patterns that can be determined both in the case of a loss and in the case of a big hit.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move due to execution of the movable effect, and are generated as a driving sound. Such drive sound is generated by the actuators A4 and A5 when the actuators A4 and A5 for moving the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are driven, the drive of the actuators A4 and A5, the left movable body. It is a sound generated by the vibration transmitted to the frame body 11 and the like by the movement of the KL and the right movable body KR. Further, such a driving sound includes frequency components in a low frequency band (200 to 500 Hz in this embodiment), and frequency components in the low frequency band are higher than frequency components in a high frequency band (1 k to 4 kHz in this embodiment). Is a loud sound.

  When the movable effect is executed based on the effect patterns KEP1 to KEP3, when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at high speed, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at medium speed and low speed. The driving sound is louder than when you do. Therefore, when the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 (outward path) is executed, the output is performed more than when the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 (return path) and the movable effect based on the effect patterns KEP1 and KEP2 are executed. The driving sound that is generated tends to cause a decline in interest. That is, in the case where the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position, the interest in the game is likely to decline. Such a driving sound will be generated.

  In the present embodiment, a masking voice that can suppress attention to the drive sound is output in a situation where the output drive sound easily invites a decrease in interest. The masking voice is a voice that is different from the various background voices and the various sound effects, and includes the frequency components in the high frequency band, and the frequency components in the high frequency band are larger than the frequency components in the low frequency band.

Here, the masking voice will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3C, there are a plurality of types of masking voice patterns MOP1 to MOP3 as voice patterns for outputting masking voice. Hereinafter, the "masking voice pattern" is simply referred to as "voice pattern". The voice pattern MOP1 is a voice pattern that is output when the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is executed, but the movable effect (outward path) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is not executed. The voice pattern MOP2 is a voice pattern that is output when the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed but the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is not executed. The sound pattern MOP3 is a sound pattern that is output when both the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 and the movable effect (outward path) based on the effect pattern KEP3 are executed.

  The plurality of types of voice patterns MOP1 to MOP3 are voice patterns having different output modes. In particular, the voice pattern MOP3 is a voice louder than the voice patterns MOP1 and MOP2, and the driving sound is generated by executing both the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 and the movable effect (outward path) based on the effect pattern KEP3. This is a voice pattern that is output when the volume is high.

  In the present embodiment, the voice pattern MOP1 is a voice pattern whose output time is different from that of the voice patterns MOP2 and MOP3, and is a voice pattern which is output over a longer output time than the voice patterns MOP2 and MOP3. Not exclusively. For example, the voice pattern MOP1 may be a voice pattern having the same output time as the voice patterns MOP2 and MOP3. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the voice pattern MOP2 is a voice pattern whose output time is the same as that of the voice pattern MOP3, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a voice pattern whose output time is different from that of the voice pattern MOP3, for example.

  In the present embodiment, the period during which the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is executed is the specific period and the first specific period, and the period during which the movable effect (outward route) is executed based on the effect pattern KEP3 is the specific period and the second specific period. The period during which the vibration effect and the movable effect other than these are executed corresponds to the predetermined period. In the present embodiment, the low frequency band corresponds to the first frequency band and the high frequency band corresponds to the second frequency band.

Here, the control contents of the vibration effect, the movable effect, and the output of the sound will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern upon the input of the game start command, and controls the effect display device 27, the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the actuators A3 to A5 based on the determined effect pattern.

  Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the variation pattern designated by the input game start command is one of the first outlying reach variation pattern and the first jackpot variation pattern in which the first reach effect is executed. It is determined that the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP1 is to be executed, and the information capable of specifying the determination result is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

  In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a, regardless of the operation of the operation button 19, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game (special game) based on the first out-reach variation pattern and the first jackpot variation pattern, The vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP1 is executed by controlling the first effect actuator A3.

  In this way, when it is determined that the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP1 is executed, the sub control CPU 41a vibrates the operation button 19 regardless of the operation of the operation button 19.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the variation pattern specified by the input game start command is one of the second outlying reach variation pattern and the second jackpot variation pattern in which the second reach effect is executed, It is determined that the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP2 is to be executed, and the information capable of specifying the determination result is stored in the sub control RAM 41c. In the present embodiment, when the second reach effect is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the first reach effect is executed.

  In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the operation valid period when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game based on the second outlying reach variation pattern and the second big hit variation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the first effect actuator A3 when the operation button 19 is operated during the operation effective period or when the operation effective period ends without the operation button 19 being operated. The vibration effect based on the pattern SEP2 is executed, and the operation valid period is ended.

  In this way, when it is determined that the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP2 is executed, the sub control CPU 41a vibrates the operation button 19 in response to the operation button 19 being operated in the operation effective period. In the present embodiment, the period during which the vibration effect based on the effect patterns SEP1 and SEP2 is executed corresponds to the predetermined period. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation effective period set when the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP2 is executed corresponds to the predetermined operation effective period.

  Next, when the variation pattern designated by the input game start command is the third big hit variation pattern in which the third reach effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 to be executed. Then, the information capable of specifying the determination result is stored in the sub control RAM 41c. In the present embodiment, when the third reach effect is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the first reach effect and the second reach effect are executed, and the jackpot may be a big hit without being missed. Determine.

  In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the operation valid period when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game based on the third big hit variation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the first effect actuator A3 when the operation button 19 is operated during the operation effective period or when the operation effective period ends without the operation button 19 being operated. The vibration effect based on the pattern SEP3 is executed, and the operation valid period ends.

  In this way, when it is determined that the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a vibrates the operation button 19 in response to the operation button 19 being operated during the operation effective period. In the present embodiment, the period during which the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is executed corresponds to the specific period. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation effective period set when the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is executed corresponds to the specific operation effective period.

  The sub-control CPU 41a uses the speaker to output the first masking sound based on the sound pattern MOP1 when the operation button 19 is operated during the operation valid period or when the operation valid period ends without the operation button 19 being operated. 18 to output. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the output of the first masking voice at the same timing as the execution start timing of the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the output of the first masking voice after the execution end timing of the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3.

  As described above, when the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP3, the sub control CPU 41a outputs the first masking sound based on the sound pattern MOP1 to the speaker for a period longer than the period in which the operation button 19 vibrates. 18 to output. In the present embodiment, the first masking voice corresponds to the specific sound and the first specific sound. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a does not output the masking sound from the speaker 18 when the vibration effect based on the effect patterns SEP1 and SEP2 is executed.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the variation pattern specified by the input game start command is one of the fourth outlying reach variation pattern and the fourth jackpot variation pattern in which the fourth reach effect is executed, It is determined that the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP1 is to be executed, and the information capable of specifying the determination result is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

  In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game based on the fourth out-reach variation pattern and the fourth jackpot variation pattern, regardless of the operation of the operation button 19, the second effect actuator. The movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP1 is executed by controlling A4 and the third effect actuator A5.

  Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a, regardless of the operation of the operation button 19, when the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game based on the fourth outlying reach change pattern and the fourth big hit change pattern, the effect pattern KEP1. The movable effect based on is executed to move the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR from the original position to the first position (outward path). Then, after that, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game based on the fourth out-reach variation pattern and the fourth jackpot variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a regardless of the operation of the operation button 19, the effect pattern KEP1. The movable effect based on is performed, and the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are moved from the first position to the original position (return path).

  In this way, when it is determined that the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP1 is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a moves the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR from the original position to the first position regardless of the operation of the operation button 19. After moving to the position, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are moved from the first position to the original position.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the variation pattern specified by the input game start command is one of the fifth outlying reach variation pattern and the fifth jackpot variation pattern in which the fifth reach effect is executed, It is determined that the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP2 is to be executed, and the information capable of specifying the determination result is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. In the present embodiment, when the fifth reach effect is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the fourth reach effect is executed.

  In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the operation valid period when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game based on the fifth outlying reach variation pattern and the fifth big hit variation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the operation button 19 is operated during the operation effective period, or when the operation effective period ends without operation of the operation button 19, the second effect actuator A4 and the third effect actuator A5. Control is performed to execute the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP2, and the operation valid period is ended.

  Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a sets the operation valid period when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game based on the fifth outlying reach variation pattern and the fifth big hit variation pattern. When the operation button 19 is operated during the operation valid period or when the operation valid period ends without the operation button 19 being operated, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP2 and moves to the left. The body KL and the right movable body KR are moved from the original position to the second position (outward path). Then, after that, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game based on the fifth outlying reach change pattern and the fifth jackpot change pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a regardless of the operation of the operation button 19, the effect pattern KEP2. The movable effect based on is executed to move the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR from the second position to the original position (return path).

  In this way, when it is determined that the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP2 is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the left movable body KL and the right movable body are in response to the operation button 19 being operated during the operation effective period. After the KR is moved from the original position to the second position, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are moved from the second position to the original position regardless of the operation of the operation button 19. In the present embodiment, the period during which the movable effect based on the effect patterns KEP1 and KEP2 is executed corresponds to the predetermined period. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation effective period set when the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP2 is executed corresponds to the predetermined operation effective period.

  Next, when the variation pattern designated by the input game start command is the sixth jackpot variation pattern in which the sixth reach effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the special symbol designated by the symbol command. To do. When the special symbol designated by the symbol command is the symbols ZA and Za, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 without the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, or based on the effect pattern SEP3. It is determined whether or not the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed with the vibration effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information capable of specifying the determination result in the sub-control RAM 41c.

  Further, when the special symbol designated by the symbol command is the symbols ZB and Zb, the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3, and the sub-control RAM 41c is provided with information that can specify the determination result. Remember. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a does not decide to execute the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 with the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3. In the present embodiment, when the sixth reach effect is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the fourth reach effect and the fifth reach effect are executed, and the jackpot is a big hit without being out of sync. Determine. Further, in the present embodiment, when the sixth reach effect is executed, when the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is performed with the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, the big hit based on the symbols ZA and Za. It is confirmed that

  In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the operation valid period when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game based on the sixth big hit variation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the operation button 19 is operated during the operation effective period, or when the operation effective period ends without operation of the operation button 19, the second effect actuator A4 and the third effect actuator A5. By controlling the, the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, and the operation valid period ends.

  Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the operation valid period when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game based on the sixth big hit variation pattern. When the operation button 19 is operated during the operation valid period or when the operation valid period ends without the operation button 19 being operated, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 and moves to the left. The body KL and the right movable body KR are moved from the original position to the third position (outward path). After that, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 to be executed regardless of the operation of the operation button 19 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game based on the sixth big hit variation pattern. , The left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are moved from the third position to the original position (return path).

  In particular, when the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed along with the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the first effect actuator A3 together with the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3. The vibration effect based on the pattern SEP3 is executed.

  In this way, when it is determined that the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is to be executed, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the left movable body KL and the right movable body to respond in response to the operation button 19 being operated during the operation effective period. The KR is moved from the original position to the third position. When it is determined that the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a moves the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR from the third position to the original position regardless of the operation of the operation button 19. To move. In the present embodiment, in the period in which the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, the period in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are moved from the original position to the third position corresponds to the specific period. The period during which the KL and the right movable body KR are moved from the third position to the original position corresponds to the predetermined period. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation effective period set when the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed corresponds to the specific operation effective period.

  When the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed without the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, the sub-control CPU 41a has elapsed a predetermined time from the start of the effect game based on the sixth jackpot variation pattern. At this time, the second masking voice based on the voice pattern MOP2 is output from the speaker 18. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the output of the second masking voice at the same timing as the execution start timing of the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the output of the second masking sound after the execution end timing of the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3.

  Further, when the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed with the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the operation button 19 is operated in the operation valid period, or the operation button 19. When there is no operation and the operation valid period ends, the third masking sound based on the sound pattern MOP3 is output from the speaker 18. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a starts outputting the third masking voice at the same timing as the execution start timing of the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 and the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the output of the third masking voice after the execution end timing of the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 and the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3.

  Thus, when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position based on the effect pattern KEP3, the sub control CPU 41a moves the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR from the original position. The masking voice (the second masking voice or the third masking voice) is output from the speaker 18 for a period longer than the period for moving to the third position. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a operates when the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP3 and the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position based on the effect pattern KEP3. The third masking sound is output from the speaker 18 for a period longer than the period in which the button 19 vibrates. In the present embodiment, the second masking voice and the third masking voice correspond to the specific sound and the second specific sound.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a does not output the masking sound from the speaker 18 when the movable effect based on the effect patterns KEP1 and KEP2 is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, the sub control CPU 41a, during the period (outward path) in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position. The masking voice is output from the speaker 18. On the other hand, when the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a outputs the masking sound to the speaker 18 during the period (return path) in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the third position to the original position. Do not output from.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a causes the speaker 18 to output a background sound of a type according to the establishment of a predetermined output condition. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the vibration effect based on the effect patterns SEP2 and SEP3 is to be executed, when the operation button 19 is operated during the operation effective period, or the operation button 19 is operated. When the operation valid period ends without any effect, the sound effect is output from the speaker 18. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the movable effect based on the effect patterns KEP2 and KEP3 is to be executed, when the operation button 19 is operated during the operation effective period, or the operation button 19 is operated. When the operation valid period ends without any effect, the sound effect is output from the speaker 18. In the present embodiment, different sound effects are output depending on whether it is determined to execute the vibration effect based on the effect patterns SEP2 and SEP3 and when it is determined to execute the movable effect based on the effect patterns KEP2 and KEP3. However, not limited to this, for example, the same sound effect may be output.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when an operation error in which the operation button 19 does not actually vibrate occurs when it is determined to execute the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, the sub control CPU 41a causes the first masking sound. Is output.

  Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, the operation button 19 starts to vibrate, and the operation button 19 starts before the vibration ends for a predetermined period. Even when the vibration of No. 1 is interrupted, the first masking voice is continuously output without interrupting the output of the first masking voice. As described above, when the operation button 19 vibrates due to the execution of the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, and the first masking sound is output from the speaker 18, the operation button 19 stops vibrating due to the occurrence of an operation error. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a continues to output the first masking sound from the speaker 18 without stopping the output of the first masking sound.

  When it is determined that the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is to be executed, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the output of the first masking voice to start even if the vibration does not start at the timing when the operation button 19 starts to vibrate. , The first masking voice is continuously output. In this way, when it is determined that the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the output of the first masking sound even if the operation button 19 does not vibrate due to the occurrence of the operation error. , The first masking voice is continuously output from the speaker 18.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when an operation error in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR do not actually move when it is determined to execute the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3, the sub control CPU 41a. Causes the masking voice (the second masking voice or the third masking voice) to be output.

  Specifically, if the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR have started moving, but the left movable body KL has not yet been moved. Even if the movement of the right movable body KR is interrupted, the masking voice is continuously output without interrupting the output of the masking voice. In this way, the execution of the movable effect (outward path) based on the effect pattern KEP3 causes the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR to move from the original position to the third position, and when the masking voice is output, an operation error Even if the movement of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR is stopped due to occurrence, the sub-control CPU 41a continuously outputs the masking sound.

  When it is determined that the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is to be executed, the sub control CPU 41a outputs the masking voice even when the movement of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR does not start at the timing when the movement starts. And the masking voice is continuously output. Thus, even if the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR do not move from the original position due to the occurrence of an operation error when it is determined that the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, the sub control CPU 41a, The output of the masking voice is started, and the masking voice is continuously output. In the present embodiment, the operation error of the operation button 19 and the operation error of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR correspond to the specific error.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a is backed up along with the power recovery after the power failure even when the power is cut off while the vibration effect in which the operation button 19 vibrates is being executed. The execution of the vibration effect is restarted based on the information regarding the vibration effect.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a, even when the power is cut off while the movable effect in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are moving is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a follows the power recovery after the power failure. Then, the execution of the movable effect is restarted based on the backed-up information on the movable effect.

  On the other hand, when the power is cut off while the masking sound is being output, the sub-control CPU 41a backs up the information related to the output of the masking sound, but restarts the output of the masking sound with the restoration of power after the power is cut off. Instead, the notification sound capable of specifying that the power is restored is output from the speaker 18.

  As a specific example, when the operation button 19 is vibrating by executing the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, and the first masking sound based on the sound pattern MOP1 is output from the speaker 18. When the power is cut off, the sub-control CPU 41a restarts the vibration of the operation button 19 in response to the power recovery after the power cut. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a does not output the masking sound but outputs the notification sound from the speaker 18 in accordance with the power recovery after the power interruption.

  In addition, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are moved from the original position to the third position by executing the movable effect (outward path) based on the effect pattern KEP3, and the masking sound is output from the speaker 18. When the power is cut off while the power is restored, the sub-control CPU 41a restarts the movement of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR along with the power recovery. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a does not output the masking sound but outputs the notification sound from the speaker 18 in accordance with the power recovery after the power interruption.

  Here, the operation of the movable members (the left movable body KL, the right movable body KR, and the operation button 19) and the sound output from the speaker 18 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7. In the figure, masking voice is shown as “MSK”, sound effect is shown as “SE”, and background voice is shown as “BGM”.

  First, as shown in FIG. 4A, when a game start command capable of specifying the sixth jackpot variation pattern is input, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move based on the effect pattern KEP3. Sometimes. In this case, when the predetermined time has elapsed since the execution of the special game was started, the operation valid period is started at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T11. In this case, the background sound BGM1 is output from the speaker 18.

  Then, when the operation button 19 is operated in the operation valid period at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position (over a long distance) at high speed. , The left movable body KL and the right movable body KR stop at the third position at the timing indicated by reference numeral T13.

  In this case, the background sound BGM1 is continuously output from the speaker 18, and further, the first sound effect (shown as “SE1” in the figure) and the second masking sound are output from the speaker 18 at the timing indicated by reference sign T12. Is output. Then, the first sound effect and the second masking sound are continuously output from the speaker 18 at the timing shown by the reference numeral T13, and thereafter, the first sound effect and the second masking sound are outputted at the timing shown by the reference numeral T15. The output of and ends.

  Then, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the third position to the original position at a low speed at the timing indicated by T16, and the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR at the original position at the timing indicated by T17. Stop at. In this case, the background sound BGM1 is continuously output from the speaker 18. On the other hand, the masking sound is not output from the speaker 18.

  As described above, when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at high speed over a long distance, the masking voice is transmitted from the start to the end of the movement of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR. Will be output, and the masking voice will be continuously output even after the movement of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR is completed. That is, the masking voice is output during a period in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at high speed over a long distance, and is output for a longer period than that period. On the other hand, when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at a low speed over a long distance, the masking voice is transmitted from the start to the end of the movement of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR. Is not output.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the operation button 19 is not operated during the operation valid period, the operation valid period ends at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T14. Then, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position (over a long distance) at high speed at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T14, and at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T18. KL and the right movable body KR stop at the third position.

  In this case, the background sound BGM1 is continuously output from the speaker 18, and further, the first sound effect and the second masking sound are output from the speaker 18 at the timing indicated by reference sign T14. Then, at the timing indicated by reference sign T18, the first sound effect and the second masking sound are continuously output from the speaker 18, and thereafter, at the timing indicated by sign T19, the first sound effect and the second masking sound are output. Output ends.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 5A, when a game start command capable of specifying the sixth jackpot variation pattern is input, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move based on the effect pattern KEP3. The operation button 19 may vibrate based on the effect pattern SEP3.

  In this case, when the operation button 19 is operated in the operation valid period at the timing indicated by the reference sign T12, the operation button 19 vibrates for a long time in addition to the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR, and the reference sign T20 is displayed. The vibration of the operation button 19 stops at the timing shown.

  In this case, the speaker 18 outputs the first sound effect and the third masking sound at the timing T12. Then, the first sound effect and the third masking sound are continuously output from the speaker 18 at the timings indicated by reference numerals T13 and T20, and thereafter, the first sound effect and the third sound effect are performed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T15. The output with the masking voice ends.

  In this way, when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at high speed over a long distance and the operation button 19 vibrates for a long time, the movement and the vibration from the start to the end are performed. The masking voice is output over the interval, and the masking voice is continuously output even after the movement and vibration are finished. That is, the masking voice is output during a period in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at high speed over a long distance, a period in which the operation button 19 vibrates for a long time, and more than those periods. It will be output over a long period. In addition, when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at high speed over a long distance, and when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at high speed over a long distance, the operation button 19 is long. A different masking voice is output when the vibration is generated over time.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 5B, the operation button 19 may vibrate based on the effect pattern SEP3 when a game start command capable of specifying the third big hit variation pattern is input. In this case, when the predetermined time has elapsed since the execution of the special game was started, the operation valid period is started at the timing indicated by reference sign T21. In this case, the background sound BGM1 is output from the speaker 18.

  Then, when the operation button 19 is operated in the operation valid period at the timing indicated by reference sign T22, the operation button 19 vibrates for a long time, and the vibration of the operation button 19 is stopped at the timing indicated by reference sign T23.

  In this case, at the timing indicated by reference sign T22, the speaker 18 outputs the second sound effect different from the first sound effect (indicated as "SE2" in the figure) and the first masking sound. Then, the second sound effect and the first masking sound are continuously output from the speaker 18 at the timing shown by the reference numeral T23, and thereafter, the second sound effect and the first masking sound are made at the timing shown by the reference numeral T24. The output of and ends.

  As described above, when the operation button 19 vibrates for a long time, the masking voice is output from the start to the end of the vibration of the operation button 19, and the vibration of the operation button 19 ends. Even after this, the masking voice is continuously output. That is, the masking voice is output during a period in which the operation button 19 vibrates for a long time and is output for a time longer than that period. Further, different masking sounds are output when the operation button 19 vibrates for a long time and when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at high speed over a long distance. Moreover, when the operation button 19 vibrates for a long time, when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at high speed over a long distance, and the operation button 19 vibrates for a long time. However, different masking sounds will be output.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6A, when a game start command capable of specifying the sixth jackpot variation pattern is input, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move based on the effect pattern KEP3. Therefore, an operation error may occur while the operation button 19 is vibrating based on the effect pattern SEP3.

  In this case, the movement of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR is stopped while the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are moving from the original position to the third position at the timing T25. Even in such a case, the speaker 18 continuously outputs the first sound effect and the third masking sound. Further, even when the vibration of the operation button 19 is stopped while the operation button 19 is vibrating at the timing T25, the speaker 18 outputs the first sound effect and the third masking sound. Is continuously output.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move based on the effect pattern KEP3, and an operation error occurs before the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP3. Sometimes.

  In this case, even when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR do not move when the operation button 19 is operated at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12 during the operation effective period, the first effect from the speaker 18 is obtained. The sound and the third masking voice are continuously output. Even when the operation button 19 does not vibrate when the operation button 19 is operated in the operation valid period at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12, the speaker 18 outputs the first sound effect and the third masking sound. Is continuously output.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7, when a game start command capable of specifying the sixth jackpot variation pattern is input, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move based on the effect pattern KEP3, and the effect pattern The power may be cut off while the operation button 19 is vibrating based on SEP3.

  In this case, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are cut off during the movement from the original position to the third position at the timing T31. In this case, when the power is restored at the timing indicated by reference numeral T32, the effect pattern of the movable effect, the positions where the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are arranged, and the control contents after that are backed up. Then, the movements of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are restarted. Further, when the power is restored at the timing indicated by reference numeral T32, the effect pattern of the vibration effect and the remaining time for which the operation button 19 vibrates are backed up, and the vibration of the operation button 19 is restarted with the restoration of the power. In this case, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T32, the first sound effect and the third masking sound are not output from the speaker 18 along with the power recovery, and the notification sound capable of specifying the power recovery is output from the speaker 18. As a result, the notification sound is continuously output from the speaker 18 until the timing indicated by reference numeral T33.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP3, the driving sound including the frequency component in the low frequency band is generated, but the first masking sound including the frequency component in the high frequency band is generated from the speaker 18. Is output. Therefore, when the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP3, by outputting the masking sound including the frequency component in the high frequency band, it is difficult to pay attention to the driving sound including the frequency component in the low frequency band. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the effect due to the generation of the driving sound, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (2) Further, when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position based on the effect pattern KEP3, a driving sound including a frequency component in a low frequency band is generated, A masking voice (second masking voice or third masking voice) including frequency components in the frequency band is output from the speaker 18. Therefore, when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position based on the effect pattern KEP3, by outputting the masking sound including the frequency component of the high frequency band, the low frequency band is output. It is possible to make it difficult to draw attention to the driving sound including the frequency component of. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the effect due to the generation of the driving sound, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (3) In particular, there are times when the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP3 and times when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position based on the effect pattern KEP3. Even when the operations of the movable members (the operation button 19, the left movable body KL, and the right movable body KR) are diversified, the masking voice including the frequency component of the high frequency band is output to output the frequency component of the low frequency band. It is possible to make it difficult to draw attention to the driving sound including the. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the effect due to the generation of the driving sound, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (4) In a period longer than the period in which the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP3, and the period in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position based on the effect pattern KEP3. The masking voice is output from the speaker 18 throughout. Therefore, it is difficult to draw attention to the drive sound including the frequency component in the low frequency band by outputting the masking sound including the frequency component in the high frequency band for a period longer than the period in which the drive sound can be generated. You can Therefore, it is possible to further suppress the reduction of the effect due to the generation of the driving sound, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  (5) In particular, even when the time length of the period during which each movable member operates is different, the time length of the period during which the masking voice is output is changed according to the time length of the period during which each movable member operates. be able to.

  (6) Further, when the movable member is operated in response to the operation button 19 being operated during the operation effective period, a driving sound including a frequency component of a low frequency band is generated, and a high frequency different from the low frequency band is generated. The masking sound including the frequency component of the band is output from the speaker 18. Therefore, when the movable member operates in response to the player's operation, the masking voice including the frequency component of the high frequency band is output, thereby providing the player with an opportunity to actively participate in the game. In addition, it is possible to make it difficult for the driver to pay attention to the driving sound including the frequency component in the low frequency band. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the effect due to the generation of the driving sound, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (7) When the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP1, the masking sound is not output from the speaker 18. Therefore, even when the operation button 19 vibrates, it is possible to provide a period during which the masking sound is not output from the speaker 18.

  (8) Further, when it is determined that the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP2 is executed, when the operation button 19 vibrates in response to the operation button 19 being operated during the operation effective period, the masking sound is output from the speaker. No output from 18. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with an opportunity to actively participate in the game, and a period in which the masking sound is not output from the speaker 18 even when the operation button 19 vibrates according to the operation of the player. Can be provided.

  (9) When the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the first position based on the effect pattern KEP2, the masking sound is not output from the speaker 18. Therefore, even when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move, it is possible to provide a period in which the masking sound is not output from the speaker 18.

  (10) Further, when it is determined that the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP2 is executed, the left movable body KL and the right movable object KL based on the effect pattern KEP2 in response to the operation button 19 being operated during the operation effective period. When the movable body KR moves from the original position to the second position, the masking sound is not output from the speaker 18. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with an opportunity to actively participate in the game, and even when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move according to the operation of the player, the masking voice is generated. It is also possible to provide a period during which the speaker 18 does not output.

  (11) Further, when it is determined that the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, the left movable body KL and the right movable object KL based on the effect pattern KEP3 in response to the operation button 19 being operated during the operation effective period. When the movable body KR moves from the third position to the original position, the masking sound is not output from the speaker 18. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with an opportunity to actively participate in the game, and even when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move according to the operation of the player, the masking voice is generated. It is also possible to provide a period during which the speaker 18 does not output.

  (12) When the movable member is operating and the masking sound is being output from the speaker 18, even if the operation of the movable member is stopped due to an operation error, the masking sound is continuously output from the speaker 18. It Therefore, even if the operation of the movable member is stopped due to the occurrence of an operation error, the output of the masking sound is not interrupted, and the masking sound is continuously output, so that the reduction of the effect can be suppressed. The interest in can be improved.

  (13) After the movable member is operating and the masking sound is being output from the speaker 18, after the power is cut off, the movable member is operated along with the power recovery, and the masking sound is not output. For this reason, the masking voice that was output when the power was cut off is not output suddenly when power is restored, and it is possible to suppress a reduction in the effect of the effect and improve the interest in the game. ..

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above-described embodiment, the notification sound capable of identifying the power recovery is output from the speaker 18 along with the power recovery, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification sound may not be output from the speaker 18, for example. .. In this case, attendant of the game hall can visually recognize the operation of the movable members (the operation button 19, the left movable body KL, and the right movable body KR) along with the power recovery, and the notification sound and the masking sound are not output. Thus, it becomes easy to confirm the driving sound generated by the operation of the movable member, and it is possible to easily confirm that the movable member is operating normally. Further, for example, the masking sound may be output together with the notification sound, or, for example, the masking sound may be output without outputting the notification sound.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is determined that the big hit occurs when the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is executed and when the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. , May be out of alignment.

  In the above embodiment, when a predetermined variation pattern (first, second, fourth, fifth out-of-range reach variation pattern, and first to sixth big hit variation patterns) is determined, the vibration effect or Although the movable effect is executed, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a lottery may be performed to determine whether or not the vibration effect or the movable effect is executed.

  In the above embodiment, when the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed with the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, it is determined that the big hit based on the symbols ZA and Za is achieved, but the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, whether the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed without the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, or whether the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed along with the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is selected by lottery. It is not necessary to determine that the jackpot will be a big hit based on the symbols ZA and Za.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the sixth jackpot variation pattern is determined, the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed without the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, and the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3. In some cases, the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the sixth big hit variation pattern is determined, while the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed without the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, when the seventh big hit variation pattern is determined. The movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 may be executed with the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3. That is, the case where the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed without the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, and the case where the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed with the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3. Therefore, it does not matter whether the variation patterns that trigger the execution are the same or different.

  In the above-described embodiment, the vibrating effect is different when the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is executed without the movable effect and when the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is performed with the movable effect. The effect may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the period during which the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP3 is longer than the period during which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position based on the effect pattern KEP3. Long, but not limited to this. For example, the period in which the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP3 may be shorter than the period in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position based on the effect pattern KEP3. , For example, may be the same.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP3 is more than the case where the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position based on the effect pattern KEP3. , The length of time the masking voice is output is long, but not limited to this. For example, when the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP3, the masking voice is generated more than when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position based on the effect pattern KEP3. The output time length may be short, for example, the same.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 and the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP3 are executed, the time lengths for outputting the sound effect and the masking voice are the same. Not limited to this, for example, the masking voice may have a longer output time than the sound effect, for example, may be shorter. Further, in the above embodiment, for example, the sound effect may not be output, and for example, the background sound may not be output. Further, in this case, for example, the masking sound may not be a sound different from the various background sounds and the various sound effects, and the masking sound may be output as the sound effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the output of the masking voice is started at the timing when the execution of the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 or the movable effect (outward path) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is started, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the output of the masking voice may be started before the timing when the execution of the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 or the movable effect (outward path) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is started. Further, for example, the output of the masking voice may be started after the timing when the execution of the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 or the movable effect (outward path) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is started.

  In the above-described embodiment, the output of the masking voice ends after the timing when the execution of the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 and the movable effect (outward path) based on the effect pattern KEP3 ends, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the output of the masking voice may end at the timing when the execution of the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 or the movable effect (outward path) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is started. Further, for example, the output of the masking voice may be ended before the timing when the execution of the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 or the movable effect (outward path) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is started.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 or the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, the masking sound is output, and otherwise the masking sound is not output. Not exclusively. For example, when the vibration effect based on the effect patterns SEP1 and SEP2 is executed, when the movable effect based on the effect patterns KEP1 and KEP2 is executed, and when the movable effect (return path) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, The masking voice may be output. Further, for example, the type of the masking voice to be output may be different for each of the various effect patterns SEP1 to SEP3, KEP1 to KEP3 (outgoing route, returning route). As a specific example, different masking voices may be output for a movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP2 (outward path) and a movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP2 (return path), and a vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP1. A masking voice different from the movable effect (outward path, return path) based on the effect pattern KEP1 may be output. Further, for example, as the type of masking voice, masking voices based on different voice data or masking voices based on the same voice data, but masking voices having different output times may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the vibration effect and the movable effect such as the vibration effect based on the effect patterns SEP1 and SEP2 and the movable effect based on the effect patterns KEP1 and KEP2 are executed, it is recognized that the driving sound is not output. The drive sound may be output depending on the degree.

  In the above embodiment, the third masking voice is output when the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed with the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, both the first masking voice and the second masking voice may be output instead of the third masking voice.

  In the above embodiment, a driving sound in which the low-frequency band frequency component is larger than the high-frequency band frequency component is generated, while the masking voice in which the high-frequency band frequency component is larger than the low-frequency band frequency component is output. However, it is not limited to this. For example, a masking sound in which the frequency component of the high frequency band is larger than that of the low frequency band may be generated while the masking voice whose frequency component of the low frequency band is larger than that of the high frequency band may be output. ..

  In the above embodiment, the masking voice in which the frequency component of the high frequency band is larger than the frequency component of the low frequency band is output, but it is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the masking voice in which the frequency component of the high frequency band is larger than the frequency component of the low frequency band, the masking voice in which the frequency component of the low frequency band is larger than the frequency component of the high frequency band may be output, In this case, the masking voice in which the frequency component in the high frequency band is larger than the frequency component in the low frequency band may not be output. In this way, by outputting the masking voice in which the frequency component of the high frequency band is larger than that of the low frequency band, it is possible to cancel the driving sound including the frequency component of the low frequency band. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the effect due to the generation of the driving sound, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when an operation error in which the operation button 19 does not vibrate or an operation error in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR do not move occurs, the sub-control CPU 41a detects the occurrence of the operation error, The masking voice may be output even if an operation error occurs. As a specific example, a detection sensor that detects a position where movable members such as the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are provided is provided, and the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a signal from the detection sensor. By doing so, the position where the movable member is arranged may be specified. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a compares the position where the movable member is detected by the detection sensor with the control content actually controlled by the sub-control CPU 41a, and an operation error of the movable member occurs. It is determined. Even when it is determined that the operation error of the movable member has occurred, the sub-control CPU 41a outputs the masking sound.

  In the above-described embodiment, the vibration of the operation button 19 and the movement of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are adopted as the operation of the movable member. However, the operation is not limited to this. The operation may be adopted, and for example, at least one of them may be adopted, or, for example, a combination thereof may be adopted. Further, for example, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR may be moved by dropping due to their own weight.

  In the above-described embodiment, there is no effect pattern in which one of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR moves, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, among the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR. There may be an effect pattern in which either one moves.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a movable body different from the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR may move along with the movement of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR. That is, a plurality of movable bodies may move, and when the plurality of movable bodies move, a louder driving sound is generated than when one movable body moves, and in that case, a masking sound is output. Preferably. Of course, the type of masking voice may be different between the movable effect in which the left movable body KL moves, the movable effect in which the right movable body KR moves, and the movable effect in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move.

  In the above embodiment, the plurality of movable bodies are moved by driving the plurality of actuators, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the plurality of movable bodies may be moved by driving one actuator. In this case, when a plurality of movable bodies are moved by driving a plurality of actuators, a louder driving sound is generated than when a plurality of movable bodies is moved by driving one actuator, and in that case, a masking sound is output. Preferably.

  -In the above embodiment, the information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is backed up, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c may not be backed up. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the information stored in the main control RAM 40c is backed up, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the information stored in the main control RAM 40c may not be backed up. In such a case, for example, after power recovery, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR may move from the current position to the original position, and then, from the original position to the maximum movable position and from the maximum movable position to the original position. It may be moved to the position and the masking voice may not be output. Of course, for example, when the information stored in the main control RAM 40c is backed up or the information stored in the sub control RAM 41c is backed up, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KL are similarly moved after the power recovery. The body KR may move as described above, and the masking voice may not be output. Further, for example, after the power is restored, the operation button 19 may vibrate for a predetermined time, and the masking voice may not be output. Of course, after the power recovery, the masking voice may be output when the movable member operates such as the movement of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR.

  In the above embodiment, for example, after the jackpot game is over, the high-probability state may be given until the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times).

  In the above-described embodiment, it is determined whether to control to the high-probability state or the low-probability state after the jackpot game is finished, based on the type of jackpot, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during the big hit game, when the game ball that has entered the big prize hole 31 passes through the special passage area, the high probability state is controlled after the big hit game ends, while the big prize hole is given during the big hit game. When the game ball entering the ball 31 does not pass through the special passage area, it may be controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. Further, for example, there may be a big hit in which a game ball entering the special winning opening 31 easily passes through the special passage area, and a big hit in which the gaming ball entering the special winning opening 31 does not easily pass through the special passage area. .. In this case, a distribution member for distributing the game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 is provided, and the distribution mode of the distribution member is determined based on the type of the big hit. Then, depending on the distribution mode of the distribution member, the probability that the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 will pass through the special passage area may be controlled to be different.

  In the above embodiment, the probability state and the base state are adopted as the game state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability state and the base state may be adopted as the game state. Further, for example, the probability state may be adopted as the game state without adopting the base state. Further, for example, unlike the second embodiment, the probability state and the base state may not be adopted as the game state.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, for example, there may be a type of big hit that becomes a low base state after the end of the big hit game.
In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game. . Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting opening 28 and the second starting opening 29, for example, even if the first special game and the second special game can be executed simultaneously. Good. Further, for example, the type of special game may be one type, and one of the first special game and the second special game may be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the function of one board is mounted as the function of the other board. May be. Moreover, the means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to such two types of substrates, but may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the functions of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into an integrated control board that performs overall control of production and a display control board that performs control of image display.

  In the above embodiment, the type of big hit (big hit game) is specified by the symbol command, but the kind of big hit may be specified by a game start command or other dedicated control command.

  In the above embodiment, various kinds of random number information related to the special game may be stored in the storage area provided according to the special reserved number. In this case, each time the special game is executed, the random number information may be shifted and stored in the storage area in which the special reserved number is decremented by "1".

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a game machine provided with a big hit game when the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 has passed a specific passage area. (So-called “two types of gaming machines”) may be used. Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game (a so-called “one-two mixed gaming machine”). Further, it may be a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined entrance. Further, for example, the high probability state may not be given.

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and other examples will be added below.
(A) The sound control means does not output the specific sound from the speaker when the movable member operates by the driving means for a predetermined period different from the specific period.

  (B) The sound control unit is configured to operate the first movable member when the first movable member operates for a first predetermined period different from the first specific period and the second specific period by the first drive unit. When the second drive member operates the second movable member for a second predetermined period different from the first specific period and the second specific period without outputting a specific sound from the speaker, The second specific sound is not output from the speaker.

  (C) The drive means operates the movable member for a predetermined period different from the specific period in response to the operation of the operating means in a predetermined operation effective period, and the sound control unit, The specific sound is not output from the speaker when the movable member is operated by the drive unit for the predetermined period.

  A1... Ordinary actuator, A2... Special actuator, A3... First effect actuator (driving means, first driving means), A4... Second effect actuator (driving means, second driving means), A5... Third effect actuator (driving) Means, second driving means), KL... left movable body (movable member, second movable member), KR... right movable body (movable member, second movable member), SE1... first start sensor, SE2... second start Sensor, SE3... Special prize sensor, SE4... Gate sensor, SE5... General prize sensor, 10... Pachinko gaming machine, 17... Decoration lamp, 18... Speaker, 19... Operation button (operating means, movable member, first movable member) , 20... Game board, 21... Gaming area, 22a... First special symbol display section, 22b... Second special symbol display section, 27... Performance display device, 28... First starting port, 29... Second starting port, 30 ... Ordinary variable member, 31... Large prize hole, 32... Special variable member, 33... Gate, 34... General prize hole, 40... Main control board, 40a... Main control CPU, 40b... Main control ROM, 40c... Main control RAM , 41... Sub-control board, 41a... Sub-control CPU (sound control means), 41b... Sub-control ROM, 41c... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (4)

First driving means for operating the first movable member,
Second drive means for operating the second movable member,
A speaker that outputs sound,
Sound control means for outputting a sound from the speaker,
A driving sound including a frequency component of a first frequency band is generated by the first driving means when the first movable member operates for a first specific period,
When the second movable member operates for the second specific period, the second driving unit generates a driving sound including a frequency component of the first frequency band,
The sound control means outputs a first specific sound including a frequency component of a second frequency band different from the first frequency band from the speaker when the first movable member operates for the first specific period. A game that causes the speaker to output a second specific sound including a frequency component of a second frequency band different from the first frequency band when the second movable member operates for the second specific period. Machine.   When the first drive member operates the first movable member for the first specific period, the sound control unit outputs the first specific sound for a period longer than the first specific period. When the second movable member is operated by the second driving means for the second specific period, the speaker outputs the second specific sound for a period longer than the second specific period. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine outputs the gaming machine.   When the first movable member operates the first movable member for the first specific period by the first drive unit and outputs the first specific sound from the speaker, the sound control unit outputs a specific error. Even if the operation of the first movable member is stopped due to occurrence, the first specific sound is continuously output from the speaker, and the second movable member causes the second movable member to continue for the second specific period. While operating and outputting the second specific sound from the speaker, even if the operation of the second movable member is stopped due to the occurrence of a specific error, the second specific sound is continued and the speaker The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, which is output from the gaming machine. When the first driving member operates the first movable member for the first specific period and the first specific sound is output from the speaker, the power is cut off and then restored. Accordingly, the first drive means operates the first movable member, the sound control means does not output the first specific sound,
When the second movable member is operated by the second drive unit for the second specific period and the second specific sound is output from the speaker, the power is cut off and then restored. Accordingly, the second drive means operates the second movable member, and the sound control means does not output the second specific sound. The game according to any one of claims 1 to 3. Machine.