JP5723540B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine .

  In a gaming machine that provides a game using game balls, the game state changes due to, for example, the arrangement of the three performance symbols in a fixed arrangement, and the jackpot game state in which more game balls are lent than the normal game state. Become. Among the various games offered by gaming machines for players, the main purpose is to enjoy the games offered by entering the jackpot gaming state, and if the player wins the jackpot gaming state, the player Need to be able to enjoy as much as possible.

  In particular, in the case of a jackpot game that is provided only for a limited time, if the time is missed, it cannot be enjoyed to the fullest.

  For example, in the case where a game ball lent out due to some trouble is not fired, it is not possible to enter the game ball into the big winning opening that is opened only to the big hit game state.

  In the prior art disclosed in Patent Document 1, even when a launching device that launches a game ball to a game area is activated and a game ball can be launched, the game ball is not detected by a sensor that detects the game ball. In addition, it is disclosed that it is determined that an empty shot state is reached and a message is displayed to prompt the user to cancel the empty shot.

  Patent Document 2 discloses a launching device that launches a game ball provided on an upper plate of a gaming machine to a game area when the launch handle is operated and the launch detection sensor does not detect the launch of the game ball. It is disclosed to display a screen that prompts the user to open a shutter that blocks a movement path for moving a game ball.

JP 2007-252769 A JP 2007-125141 A

  However, in the conventional technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to provide a sensor for determining that the vehicle is in an idle state, and in the conventional technique disclosed in Patent Document 2, the shutter is opened. When in a state, there is a problem that a state where a game ball is not fired from the launching device cannot be transmitted to the player.

Therefore, the game present invention, capable of preventing the without providing a new sensor, the game balls in gaming mode which is advantageous to a state in which the game ball is fired for the player is in a not fired The purpose is to provide a machine .

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention of claim 1 is characterized in that a discriminating means for discriminating a game state in a game using a game medium and the special game when the game state discriminated by the discriminating means is a special game state. In the state, the detection means determines whether or not the detection means has detected that the game medium has entered the winning opening that can accept the game medium, and the detection means determines that the detection means is within a predetermined time. When it is not detected that the game medium has entered, it is confirmed that the launching device that launches the game media is operating, and the confirmation unit confirms that the launching device is operating. and notification means capable of notifying the clogging of the game medium when made up of a silent and effective sound, alarm sound game medium to the winning port indicating that it is not ball entrance Comprising a sound information storing means for storing the broadcast, the alarm sound information is a composed sound information from the silence and the effective sound time effective sound silence period, the notification means, the special game state The sound information stored in the sound information storage means is notified when the determining means determines that the gaming state is the special gaming state, together with the effect sound information output in the game provided in the above, and the warning sound information When the game medium is not entered at the winning opening even after the notification is completed, the effective sound is continuously notified.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the determination means is in the special gaming state and before a predetermined time has elapsed since the last entry of the game medium detected by the detection means. Again, it is determined whether or not the detecting means has detected the entry of the game medium.

The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the determination means is configured to perform the predetermined time from when the special winning opening is opened to when it is closed by shifting to the special gaming state. within, said game medium to winning hole containing the large winning opening is ball entrance determines whether the detection unit detects the notification means, wherein the game medium into any of the winning holes When the detection means does not detect that the ball has entered the ball.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the invention, an effective sound that is continuously notified after the notification of the warning sound information is completed by closing the special winning opening in the special gaming state. Stop means for stopping the notification is provided.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being unlaunched in a game state in which it is advantageous for the player to be in a state where the game ball is launched without providing a new sensor. There is an effect.

  In addition, according to the present invention, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent the game ball from being fired due to clogging.

1 is an example of a device configuration diagram of an image forming apparatus configured by applying a gaming machine, a notification control method, and a notification control program according to an embodiment of the present invention. The perspective view which showed the structure seen from the back surface of the gaming machine shown in FIG. The block diagram which shows the function structure of the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The block diagram which shows the detailed structure of the alerting | reporting control part comprised by applying the gaming machine, alerting | reporting control method, and alerting | reporting control program in embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the process performed by the alerting | reporting control part of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the process performed by the alerting | reporting control part of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. The figure which shows the transfer form of the gaming state of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. The figure which shows the round state in the jackpot game state which the game machine in embodiment of this invention transferred. The block diagram which shows the detailed structure of the alerting | reporting control part comprised by applying the gaming machine, alerting | reporting control method, and alerting | reporting control program in embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the process performed by the alerting | reporting control part 400 of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the process performed by the alerting | reporting control part 400 of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. The figure which shows the output state in the case of outputting warning sound information by becoming a jackpot game state. The figure which shows the output state in the case of outputting warning sound information by becoming 1 round state in jackpot game state.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is an example of a device configuration diagram configured by applying a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  A gaming machine is installed on the side of the gaming machine 1, and a quantity of gaming media, such as gaming balls, according to the valuable money put into the gaming machine is lent to the upper plate 25, and the operation handle 3 is moved by the player. When it is rotated, the touch sensor 3 b provided inside the operation handle 3 detects this and transmits a touch signal to the firing control board 106.

  When receiving a touch signal from the touch sensor 3b, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 4a.

  And the voltage according to the rotation angle by which the operation handle 3 was rotated is applied to the launching solenoid 4a provided in the game ball launching mechanism. In the firing solenoid 4a to which the voltage is applied, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 3 is rotated according to the applied voltage, and the knob of the firing volume 3a connected to the gear is rotated.

  As a result, the game medium lent to the upper plate 25 is launched toward the game area 6.

  The game area 6 to which the game medium is launched and sent is provided in the game board 2, and a glass frame 110 is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 6 of the game board 2.

  The game medium launched into the game area 6 moves up the transport path between the rails 5 a and 5 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 2, and then falls within the game area 6. At this time, the game area 6 is provided with a plurality of nails and windmills, and the game medium falls unpredictably while hitting these obstacles.

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 7.

  Each general winning opening 7 is provided with a general winning opening detecting switch 7a, and when the general winning opening detecting switch 7a detects the entry of a game medium, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 gaming balls) is provided. Is additionally loaned.

  Furthermore, a normal symbol gate 8 is provided above the general winning opening 7 in the game area 6 so as to be able to pass the game medium. The normal symbol gate 8 is provided with a gate detection switch 8a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 8a detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol lottery described later is performed.

  Further, a second start port 10 is provided directly below the first start port 9.

  A pair of movable pieces 10b are provided at the entrance portion of the second starting port 10, and the first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b closes the second starting port 10 is in a closed state. The pair of movable pieces 10b are controlled so as to be in a second mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b are in an open state for guiding the flow of the game medium into the second starting port 10.

  When the second starting port 10 is in the first mode, that is, in the closed state, the first starting port 9 located immediately above the second starting port 10 becomes an obstacle, and the game ball is not accepted. It is possible or difficult. On the other hand, when the second starting port 10 is in the second mode, that is, in the open state, the pair of movable pieces 10b function as a receiving tray, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 10.

  The first start port 9 and the second start port 10 are respectively provided with a first start port detection switch 9a and a second start port detection switch 10a for detecting the entrance of a game medium. When a game medium entry is detected, a right-winning lottery (hereinafter also referred to as “winning lottery”) for executing a special game (winning game), which will be described later, is performed, and a predetermined prize ball (for example, three games) Sphere) is loaned.

  Further, a big prize opening 11 is provided further below the second start opening 10.

  The special winning opening 11 is normally kept closed by the special winning opening / closing door 11b, and it is impossible to enter a game medium. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the special prize opening / closing door 11b is opened and maintained in an open state, and the special prize opening / closing door 11b holds the game medium in the special prize opening 11. It functions as a receiving tray that guides the game ball and can enter the grand prize opening 11.

The big prize opening 11 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 11a, which detects when a game medium enters by being guided by the big prize opening opening / closing door 11b, and a preset prize ball. (For example, 9 game media) are additionally loaned.

  Below the grand prize winning port 11, that is, at the bottom of the game area 6, are the general prize winning port 7, the first starting port 9, the second starting port 10, and the grand winning port 11 (collectively, “ A discharge port 12 for discharging a game medium that has not entered the ball from any of the game areas 6 is provided.

  In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an effect device for performing various effects.

  Specifically, an image display device 13 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 6, and an effect accessory device is provided on the right side of the image display device 13. 14 and 15 are provided. Further, an effect lighting device 16 is provided at both the upper position and the lower position of the game board 2, and an effect button 17 is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3.

  In particular, the image display device 13 receives the lottery result obtained by performing the right acquisition lottery as described above when the game medium enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. The “design symbol 30” to be notified to the user is displayed in a variable manner.

  The effect symbol 30 displays, for example, a symbol including three numbers or characters as if it has been scroll-rotated in the vertical direction, and stops displaying the scroll rotation after a predetermined time has elapsed, and displays the symbol in an array. is there. This gives the player the impression that the lottery is currently being performed while the symbols are being scrolled, and notifies the player of the lottery result based on the combination of symbols displayed when the scrolling is stopped.

  While displaying the effect symbol 30 in a variable manner, the game has a high expectation that the player may win a big hit by displaying various images, characters, or the like, or performing a predetermined effect by the effect-use accessory devices 14 and 15. It is also possible to give them.

  In addition, the lighting device 16 for production includes a lighting member that provides various gaming effects by changing information transmitted through the visual sense to the player, changing the direction of light irradiation and the color of light emitted. Composed of lamps and so on.

  Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a sound output device 18 (see FIG. 3) including a speaker, and in addition to each effect device, a sound effect is also performed. .

  Below the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold indicator 22, a second special symbol hold indicator 23, A normal symbol hold indicator 24 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 19 notifies a lottery result obtained when a game medium enters the first start port 9, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. That is, a plurality of special symbols (hereinafter referred to as “special symbols”) corresponding to the winning lottery results are provided, and by displaying the special symbols corresponding to the winning lottery results on the first special symbol display device 19. The lottery result is notified to the player.

  For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  More specifically, when a game medium enters the first starting port 9, a jackpot lottery will be performed. However, the jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and a predetermined time is passed. The player is notified when it has passed. When a predetermined time has elapsed, a special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  The second special symbol display device 20 is for informing a lottery winning result that is made when a game ball enters the second starting port 10, and the display mode is the first special display device. This is the same as the display mode of special symbols in the symbol display device 19.

  Further, the normal symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game medium passes through the normal symbol gate 8. When winning is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 21 is turned on, and then the second starting port 10 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time.

  Note that this normal symbol also does not immediately notify the lottery result when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, but the normal symbol display device 21 blinks until a predetermined time elapses. Is displayed in a variable manner.

  Furthermore, when a game medium enters the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10 during a special symbol variation display or a special game to be described later, a certain condition must be met. The right to win a jackpot is reserved.

  In other words, the right to win the jackpot where the game ball enters the first start port 9 and is retained is reserved as “first hold”, and the jackpot where the game ball enters the second start port 10 and is retained The right to draw is reserved as “second hold”.

  Each of these “first hold” and “second hold” has an upper limit reserved number of four, and the reserved number is set to the first special symbol hold indicator 22 for the right held as the first hold. The right displayed and held as the second hold is displayed on the second special symbol hold indicator 23.

  When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 lights up, and when there are two first holds, the two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 22 Lights up. Further, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 blinks and the right LED is lit. When there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold The two LEDs on the display 22 flash. In addition, the second special symbol hold indicator 23 displays the number of the second reserved reserves as described above.

  The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23. 24.

  The glass frame 110 supports a glass plate (not shown) that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate is detachably fixed to the glass frame 110.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the glass frame 110 is connected to an outer frame (front frame) 100 via a hinge mechanism 111 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine). With the mechanism 111 as a fulcrum, the other end in the left-right direction (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine) can be rotated in a direction to release from the outer frame (front frame) 100.

  The glass frame 110 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate, and opens the inner part of the outer frame (front frame) 100 including the game board 2 by rotating like a door with the hinge mechanism 111 as a fulcrum. Can do. On the other end side of the glass frame 110, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 110 to the outer frame (front frame) 100 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key.

  The glass frame 110 is also provided with a door opening switch 33 (see FIG. 3) for detecting whether the glass frame 110 is opened from the outer frame (front frame) 100.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a power supply board 107, a game information output terminal board 108, and the like are provided. Further, a power plug 50 for supplying power to the power board 107 and a power switch (not shown) are provided.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 3, a main control board 101 is a device for controlling the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, and a main RAM 101c.

  The main CPU 101a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 101b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a.

  The main control board 101 includes a general winning opening detection switch 7a, a gate detection switch 8a, a first starting opening detection switch 9a, a second starting opening detection switch 10a, a first large winning opening detection switch 11a, and a second large winning opening detection. A switch 90a is connected and a game medium detection signal is input.

  The main control board 101 includes a start opening / closing solenoid 10c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second start opening 10 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 11c for opening / closing the large winning opening / closing door 11b. In addition to being connected, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21 that constitute a symbol display device, and a first special symbol hold indicator 22 that constitutes a hold indicator, The second special symbol hold indicator 23 and the normal symbol hold indicator 24 are connected, and various signals are output to these.

  Furthermore, the main control board 101 is used for an island controller device that controls each “island” that forms an “island” with a plurality of gaming machines as a group, and a terminal controller device that manages the island controller device of each “island”. Thus, an external information signal necessary for managing the game machine is output to the game information output terminal board 108.

  The main ROM 101b of the main control board 101 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.

  For example, the main ROM 101b has a jackpot determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not a special symbol variation stop result is a big hit, and when determining whether or not a normal symbol variation stop result is a hit. Reference hit determination table, fall determination table for determining whether or not to end the high probability gaming state Symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol, determination for determining a gaming state change flag based on the special symbol Table, jackpot end setting data table for determining the gaming state based on the gaming state change flag and the data in the gaming state buffer, special electric accessory operating mode determination for determining the opening / closing conditions of the big prize opening / closing door 11b Table, open mode determination table for long hits, open mode determination table for short hits, open mode determination table for small hits, special Variation pattern determination table or the like for determining the symbol of the fluctuation pattern is stored.

  Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The main RAM 101c of the main control board 101 has a plurality of storage areas. For example, the main RAM 101c includes a normal symbol reserved number storage area, a normal symbol reserved storage area, a first special symbol reserved number storage area, a second special symbol reserved number storage area, a determination storage area, a first special symbol storage area, a first 2 special symbol memory area, remaining probability count storage area for high probability gaming state, remaining variation count storage area for short-time gaming state, round game count storage area, open count storage area, winning prize entry pitch storage area, gaming status storage An area, a game state buffer, a stop symbol data storage area, a game state change flag storage area, an effect transmission data storage area, and various timer counters are provided.

  The game state storage area includes a short-time game flag storage area, a high-probability game flag storage area, a special-purpose special electric processing data storage area, and a general-purpose normal electric processing data storage area. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 108 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 101 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 108 is wired to the main control board 101 and provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of the game store.

  The power supply board 107 supplies power to the gaming machine via the power plug 50, and includes a backup power source composed of a capacitor. The power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine is monitored, and the power supply voltage is less than a predetermined value. When this happens, a power interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 101. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls each effect such as during game play or standby. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. . The sub CPU 102a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 102b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 101 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 17a and the timer and performs arithmetic processing. Based on this, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the image control board 105.

  The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

  The sub ROM 102b of the effect control board 102 stores an effect control program, data necessary for determining various games, tables, and the like.

  For example, the sub ROM 102b stores a variation effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 101. Note that the variation effect pattern determination table merely lists characteristic tables among the tables of the present embodiment as an example, and there are many other tables and programs (not shown) in the progress of the game. Is provided.

  The sub RAM 102c of the effect control board 102 has a plurality of storage areas. For example, the sub RAM 102c is provided with a command reception buffer, a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, and the like. Note that these storage areas merely list characteristic storage areas of the storage areas of the present embodiment as an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control board 102 is equipped with an RTC (real time clock) 102d for outputting the current time. The sub CPU 102a inputs a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 102d, and executes various processes based on the current date and time. The RTC 102d is normally operated by power from the gaming machine 1 when power is supplied to the gaming machine 1, and is supplied from backup power mounted on the power supply board 107 when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned off. It operates with a power source that operates. Therefore, the RTC 102d can measure the current date and time even when the gaming machine 1 is powered off. Note that the RTC 102d may be provided with a battery on the effect control board 102 and operated by the battery.

  Alternatively, the RTC 102d may not be provided, and the time may be measured by counting up a counter provided in the sub RAM 102c having a function as a backup RAM every predetermined time (for example, every 2 ms).

  The payout control board 103 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control.

  The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The payout CPU 103a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 103b based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 32, the door opening switch 33, and the timer for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out. At the same time, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 101 based on the processing.

  The payout control board 103 is connected to a payout motor 31 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from the game ball storage unit to the player. Based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 101, the payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b and performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 31 of the prize ball payout device to execute a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.

  Also, it is confirmed whether a game ball lending device (card unit) (not shown) is connected to the payout control board 103, and if a game ball lending device (card unit) is connected, the game ball is fired on the launch control board 106. Sending fire control data that allows

  When the launch control board 106 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 103, the launch control board 106 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 3b and the input signal from the launch volume 3a are read out, the energization of the launch solenoid 4a is controlled, and the game ball lent to the upper plate 25 is fired.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. As a result, the number of games played in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) since one piece is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The lamp control board 104 includes a lamp CPU 104a, a lamp ROM 104b, and a lamp ROM 104b for controlling the lighting of the effect lighting device 16 provided on the game board 2 and controlling the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. A lamp RAM 104c is provided. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect control board 102 and performs each control based on data transmitted from the effect control board 102.

The image control board 105 includes an image CPU, an image ROM, an image RAM, and a VRAM (not shown) for performing image display control of the image display device 13, and an audio CPU, an audio ROM, and an audio RAM. The image control board 105 is connected to the effect control board 102 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the image display device 13 and the audio output device 18 are connected to the output side thereof.

The image ROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols 30 and backgrounds displayed on the image display device 13, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102. At the same time, predetermined image data is read from the image ROM to the VRAM, and display control in the image display device 13 is performed. The image CPU executes various image processes such as a background image display process, an effect symbol display process, and a character image display process on the image display device 13, but the background image, the effect symbol image, and the character image are displayed as images. The image is superimposed on the display screen of the device 13.

  That is, the effect design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. .

  In addition to the sound data output from the sound output device 18 (hereinafter also referred to as “sound information”), for example, the effect sound information used for the effect when a special game is entered, is stored in the sound ROM. The sound CPU stores warning sound information that prompts the player for a predetermined warning, and the sound CPU reads out a predetermined program based on the command transmitted from the effect control board 102 and stores these sounds in the sound ROM. Control to output information from the audio output device 18 is performed.

  The image control board 105 includes a notification control unit 400 composed of a voice CPU, a voice ROM, and a voice RAM. The notification control unit 400 continuously has a predetermined time when it is in a special game state such as a big hit game. The general winning opening detection switch 7a, the gate detection switch 8a, the first starting opening detection switch 9a, the second starting opening detection switch 10a, the first large winning opening detection switch 11a, and the second large winning opening detection switch 90a. Also, in the case where the incoming ball cannot be detected, a control is performed to notify the player that the incoming ball cannot be detected using the warning sound information.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of a notification control unit configured by applying the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 4, the notification control unit 400 includes a special gaming state transition determination unit 401, a determination control unit 402, a timing processing unit 403, a notification control unit 404, a sound information storage unit 405, and a sound output unit 406. .

  For example, as described above, the notification control unit 400 is realized by an audio CPU, an audio ROM, and an audio RAM that constitute the image control board 105 shown in FIG.

When information for identifying the gaming state is transmitted from the main control board 101 via the effect control board 102, the special gaming state transition determination unit 401 receives this gaming state identification information, and based on the gaming state identification information. The gaming state to which the gaming machine has transitioned is determined. If this identification information specifies the state of “special game” that is a special game (hereinafter referred to as “special game state”), it is determined that the state has shifted to the special game state.

  This jackpot game state is a game state in which the round state from opening the big winning opening (attacker) to closing it is executed multiple times, and the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening in each round The number of game balls multiplied by the number of prize balls per unit game ball is additionally lent as a prize ball.

  For this reason, in the jackpot gaming state, it is more than the number of gaming balls that are additionally lent by entering through the first starting port 9 and the second starting port 10 (three per one entering) Game balls will be lent.

  Each round ends when a certain amount of time elapses or when a predetermined number of balls are placed in the big prize opening. When the round state is finished, the open big winning opening is closed, and when the round is restarted, the big winning opening is opened again, and the game ball can enter.

  As an example, after the grand prize opening (attacker) is opened, the grand prize opening (attacker) is closed when “29.5 seconds” elapses or when there are “8” balls. Then, when “2 seconds” elapses, the big winning opening (attacker) is opened again and the game ball can be entered. This round state is repeated about 15 times.

  In this way, the jackpot gaming state is a gaming state provided by a plurality of round states, and even if it is a jackpot gaming state, if it is not in the round state, the game ball cannot enter the big winning opening (however, Since a game ball can enter the winning opening and the start opening), the special game state transition discriminating unit 401 can identify that the game state has transitioned to the special game state by being in the big hit game state and being in the round state. It is.

  In this case, when the grand prize opening (attacker) is opened, and when the end time is when the big winning opening (attacker) is closed, it is between the start time and the end time. It is determined that the state has shifted to the special game state.

  When it is determined that the special game state transition determination unit 401 has shifted to the special game state, the determination control unit 402 is notified that the game state has become the special game state.

  At this time, the determination control unit 402 receives a notification indicating the transition to the special game state from the special game state transition determination unit 401, and after the transition to the special game state, the game ball enters the winning port or the big winning port. Whether or not the ball has been made is determined by whether or not a detection notification has been received.

The determination control unit 402 includes a general winning opening detection switch 7a, a gate detection switch 8a, a first starting opening detection switch 9a, a second starting opening detection switch 10a, a first large winning opening detection switch 11a, and a second large winning opening detection. It is possible to receive a detection notification from the main control board 101 via the effect control board 102 for notifying that a game ball has entered the winning opening, the starting opening, and the big winning opening by a detecting unit (detecting unit) such as the switch 90a. It is possible to determine that a game ball has entered the winning opening, the starting opening, and the big winning opening by receiving this detection notification.

This determination control unit 402 includes a temporary work storage unit 402A as a work area, and after receiving from the special game state transition determination unit 401 that the special game state has been reached, the time when the detection notification was last received, that is, a prize Information on the last time that the game ball entered the mouth or the like (hereinafter referred to as “last entry time”) is stored in the temporary work storage unit 402A.

  Since the temporary work storage unit 402A stores the time when the special game state is entered as an initial setting, when the detection notification is never received, the temporary work storage unit 402A is initialized when the special game state is entered. Can be the last entry time.

  In addition, the judgment control unit 402 instructs the time measurement processing unit 403 to measure the time either when the special game state is entered or when the final entry time is stored in the temporary work storage unit 402A. The time measurement processing unit 403 starts a timer by operating a timer. When the predetermined time preset by the timer is reached, the time measurement processing unit 403 notifies the judgment control unit 402 to that effect.

  When the determination control unit 402 notifies that the predetermined time has elapsed from the last entry time before the detection signal is received from the time measurement processing unit 403, the determination control unit 402 indicates that the predetermined time has elapsed. Notice.

In the determination control unit 402, when the firing volume 3a, which is a game ball launching device, receives the operating state from the main control board 101 via the effect control board 102, it is determined that the firing volume 3a is operating. The configuration may be such that when it is confirmed and it is confirmed that the system is operating, the notification control unit 404 is notified that a predetermined time has elapsed.

  The predetermined time at this time is a time during which the jackpot gaming state continues when it is determined that the special gaming state transition determination unit 401 shifts to the special gaming state by entering the jackpot gaming state. When the state transition determination unit 401 determines that the game state is a big hit game state and has shifted to the special game state due to the transition to the round state, it is the time during which the round state continues.

  For example, FIG. 7 shows the state transition of the gaming state, and the time from when each gaming state as shown in FIG. It is a predetermined time when it is determined that the game state has been entered.

  FIG. 7A shows a transition mode in which the gaming machine transitions from the normal gaming state to the jackpot gaming state at time A (701) and then transitions from the jackpot gaming state to the probability change gaming state at time B (702). Is shown.

  In FIG. 7B, the gaming machine transitions from the normal gaming state to the jackpot gaming state at time C (703), and then transitions from the jackpot gaming state to the short-time gaming state at time D (704). Furthermore, a transition form in which the transition from the time-saving gaming state to the normal gaming state is shown at time E (705).

  From this, the predetermined time when it is determined that the state has shifted to the special gaming state due to the jackpot gaming state is the time from time A (701) to time B (702) in FIG. This is the time from time C (703) to time D (704) in FIG.

  Further, FIG. 8 shows a round state constituted by the jackpot gaming state, and FIG. 8 shows a round state from when the big winning opening is opened after the start interval until it is closed.

  In FIG. 8, the first round is from the opening of the grand prize opening at time K until the closing of the big prize opening at time L, and the time from the opening of the big prize opening at time M is large at time N. The second round is taken until the winning opening is closed.

  Therefore, when it is determined that the game state is the big hit game state and the game state is changed to the special game state due to the transfer to the round state, the time from the start of the round state to the end is set as a predetermined time.

  When receiving the detection notification, the judgment control unit 402 resets and starts the time measurement by the time measurement processing unit 403, and sends the detection notification to the notification control unit 404.

  When the notification control unit 404 is notified by the judgment control unit 402 that the predetermined time has passed, the game ball is won after the predetermined time has passed among the sound information stored in the sound information storage unit 405. Warning sound information for notifying that the ball is not entered into any of the mouth, the start opening, or the grand prize opening is acquired and sent to the sound output unit 406.

  The sound information storage unit 405 is composed of an audio ROM or the like, and in addition to the effect sound information used for producing the special game when the special game state has been reached, the game ball can be used as a prize opening after a predetermined time. Also, warning sound information for notifying that the ball is not entered is stored.

  The warning sound information at this time is sound information composed of effective sound information having an effective sound volume that can be heard by the player.

  When the warning sound information is sent from the notification control unit 404, the sound output unit 406 outputs the warning sound information to the sound output device 18 together with the effect sound information that is output when the special gaming state is entered. Of course, the configuration may be such that warning sound information is superimposed on the effect sound information and output.

  Thereby, the warning sound information is output from the sound output device 18 constituted by a speaker or the like together with the effect sound information that is output when the special gaming state is entered, and is input to the entrance without being in the special gaming state. When notifying that the game ball is not entered and confirming that the firing volume 3a is in operation, the firing volume 3a is in an idle state and the upper plate 25 is clogged with game balls. It can notify that it is in a state.

  In addition, the notification control unit 404 receives the detection notification transmitted from the determination control unit 402, and stops the notification of the warning sound information when the warning sound information is notified.

In addition, the notification control unit 404 receives an end signal indicating that the special gaming state has ended from the main control board 101 via the effect control board 102 (an end signal indicating that the jackpot gaming state has ended or the round state has ended). The sound signal output unit 406 stops the output of warning sound information and effect sound information for notifying the sound output unit 406 that the game ball will not enter either the winning a prize opening or the big winning award. Give instructions.

  Thereby, the sound output unit 406 stops the sound information that has been output.

When the output of sound information in the special gaming state is stopped in this way or after the stop, the notification control unit 404 receives a sound output instruction in a gaming state other than the special gaming state from the effect control board 102 The sound information based on the output instruction stored in the sound information storage unit 405 is acquired, and the sound information is output by the sound output unit 406.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of processing performed by the notification control unit 400 of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The flowchart in FIG. 5 shows a process in the case where the game ball is not entered into any of the winning entrance, the starting entrance, or the big winning entrance when the game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state.

In FIG. 5, when the state identification information for identifying the gaming state is received from the main control board 101 via the effect control board 102, the processing is started, and the state of the gaming machine is determined based on the received state identification information (S501).

  If the received state identification information does not determine that the gaming machine is in the special gaming state (NO in S501), the process ends.

  Further, when it is determined that the special gaming state is in accordance with the state identification information (YES in S501), it is determined whether the special gaming state is the “big hit gaming state” (S502). In this determination process, it is determined whether or not the special winning state where an extra winning opening (attacker) is opened and a game ball can enter is determined.

  If it is determined by this determination processing that the game state is a big hit game state (YES in S502), the timer starts counting (S503). On the other hand, when it is not the big hit gaming state (NO in S502), the process is terminated.

  If it is determined that the game state is a jackpot gaming state (YES in S502), a process for confirming whether or not the firing volume 3a, which is a launching device connected to the launch control board 106, is rotating is performed. The configuration may be such that the processing (S503) for starting the time measurement by the timer is performed when the 3a is rotating but confirmed.

  Then, when the time counting by the timer is started, the fact that a game ball has entered one of the entrances is received by a winning entrance detection switch provided at the winning entrance, or a starting entrance detection switch provided at the starting entrance or a large winning entrance. It is determined whether or not a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been entered into any of the entrances has been received as a result of the detection by the provided big prize exit detection switch (S504).

  If a detection signal is received because a game ball has entered the entrance (YES in S504), the timer that has started timing is reset, and the timer is started again (S503).

  On the other hand, if the detection signal is not received (NO in S504), it is determined whether a predetermined time specified in advance by the timer is passed (S505).

  If the predetermined time has elapsed, that is, if no detection signal is received from the winning port detection switch within the predetermined time (YES in S505), a game ball is inserted into any of the entrances. Therefore, the warning sound information indicating that the game ball has not been successfully launched is continuously output together with the effect sound information to be output to the big hit gaming state, thereby informing (S506).

  With this notification process, it is possible to notify that a game ball is not entered at any of the winning entrance, starting port, or big winning entrance in spite of being in the jackpot gaming state. When it can be confirmed in the confirmation process whether the 3a is rotating, the firing volume 3a is rotating, it is informed that the upper plate 25 is clogged with the game ball in the idle state. be able to.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether a detection signal notifying that a game ball has been received is received when the detection switch detects that a game ball has entered any of the game entrances (S507).

  If the warning sound information continues to be output together with the effect sound information to be output in the jackpot gaming state and this detection signal has not been received (NO in S507), then the end time of the jackpot gaming state and Judgment is made (S508). If it is time for the jackpot gaming state to end (YES in S508), the output of the warning sound information that is continuously output is stopped (S509).

If it is before the end time of the jackpot gaming state (NO in S508), it is determined again whether a detection signal notifying that the player has entered is received (S507). If a detection signal is received by this determination processing ( YES in S507), the timer that has been timed is reset and time measurement by the timer is started again (S503).

  On the other hand, when the end time of the jackpot gaming state is reached (YES in S508), the sound information output in the jackpot gaming state is stopped (S509).

  Further, in the process of determining whether or not the predetermined time specified in advance has passed (S505), if the detection signal for detecting the game ball has not been received but the predetermined time has not passed (NO in S505), a big hit It is determined whether the game state end time has come (S508).

  When it is determined that the end time of the jackpot gaming state has been reached by the process of determining whether the end time of the jackpot gaming state has been reached (YES in S508), the sound information output according to the jackpot gaming state is stopped ( S509) The process ends. If the jackpot game information is before the end time (NO in S508), the process again determines whether a predetermined time specified in advance has elapsed (S505).

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of processing performed by the notification control unit 400 of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the flowchart in FIG. 6, when the player is in the big hit game state and is in the round state in which the big winning opening is opened, the game ball enters the winning opening of any of the winning opening, the starting opening, or the big winning opening. It shows the processing when not.

In FIG. 6, when the state identification information for identifying the gaming state is received from the main control board 101 via the effect control board 102, the processing is started, and the state of the gaming machine is determined based on the received state identification information (S601).

  If the received state identification information does not determine that the gaming machine is in the special gaming state (NO in S601), the process ends.

  Further, when it is determined that the special gaming state is in accordance with the state identification information (YES in S601), it is determined whether the special gaming state is the “big hit gaming state” (S602). In this determination process, it is determined whether or not the special winning state where an extra winning opening (attacker) is opened and a game ball can enter is determined.

  If it is determined by this determination processing that the game state is a jackpot gaming state (YES in S602), it is subsequently determined whether the big winning opening is opened and the round state is started (S603). When the big prize opening is opened and the round state is started (YES in S603), the timer starts counting (S604).

  When it is determined that the game state is a jackpot game state (YES in S603), a process for confirming whether the launch volume 3a, which is a launch device connected to the launch control board 106, is further rotated is performed. The configuration may be such that when it is confirmed that the 3a is rotating, a process (S604) for starting time measurement by a timer is performed.

  At this time, it is determined whether a detection signal has been received from any of the detection switches provided at the entrance (S605). If a detection signal is received (YES in S605), then, It is determined whether the round state has ended due to the closing (S606). When the big prize opening is not closed and the round state is continuing (NO in S606), the timed timer is reset and timed again (S604).

  If a detection signal has not been received (NO in S604), it is then determined whether a predetermined time has passed (S607). The predetermined time at this time is a time during which the special winning opening is open and is in a round state.

  If this predetermined time has elapsed (YES in S607), that is, if no detection signal is received within the predetermined time and a game ball does not enter any entrance, Is also notified by outputting warning sound information indicating that the game ball does not enter (S608).

  Due to this notification processing, no game ball is entered in any of the winning entrance, starting entrance or winning entrance despite being in the round state where the big winning entrance is open. If it can be confirmed that the firing volume 3a is rotating in the process of confirming whether the firing volume 3a is rotating, it is in an idle state and a game is played on the upper plate 25. It can be notified that the ball is in a clogged state.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the round state has ended by whether or not the special winning opening is closed (S609). If the grand prize opening is open and before the round state is over (NO in S606), the timed timer is reset and timed again (S604).

  Further, when the round state is ended by closing the special winning opening (YES in S606), the output of the sound information is stopped (S610).

  If it is determined that a detection signal has been received (YES in S605) and if it is before the predetermined time has elapsed (NO in S607) in the determination process (S607) of whether a predetermined time has elapsed, then Whether or not the round state has ended is determined based on whether or not the big prize opening is closed (S609).

  If it is determined that the round state has ended due to the closing of the big prize opening (YES in S609), the sound information output in the jackpot gaming state is stopped (S610). Further, when the grand prize opening is not closed and the round state continues (NO in S609), the detection signal is received again from the detection switch of either the prize opening, the start opening or the big prize opening. The process after the judgment process (S605) is repeatedly executed.

  When the output of the sound information is stopped by the above processing (S610), it is subsequently determined whether the jackpot gaming state has ended (S611). The end of the jackpot gaming state at this time is a state in which all rounds have been executed.

  If the jackpot gaming state is ended by this determination processing (YES in S611), the processing is ended. On the other hand, if the jackpot gaming state does not end (NO in S611), the process (S603) and subsequent steps are executed again to determine whether the next round state is reached due to the opening of the big winning opening. .

  Also in the second embodiment, the configuration of the gaming machine is the same as that of FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 used in the first embodiment, and the description for the drawing is omitted.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of a notification control unit configured by applying the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  9, the notification control unit 400 includes a special gaming state transition determination unit 401, a determination control unit 402, a notification control unit 404, a sound information storage unit 405, and a sound output unit 406.

  The notification control unit 400 is realized by an audio CPU, an audio ROM, and an audio RAM that constitute the image control board 105 shown in FIG.

When information for identifying the gaming state is transmitted from the main control board 101 via the effect control board 102, the special gaming state transition determination unit 401 receives this gaming state identification information, and based on the gaming state identification information. The gaming state to which the gaming machine has transitioned is determined. If this identification information specifies the state of “special game” that is a special game (hereinafter referred to as “special game state”), it is determined that the state has shifted to the special game state.

  This jackpot game state is a game state in which the round state from opening the big winning opening (attacker) to closing it is executed multiple times, and the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening in each round The number of game balls multiplied by the number of prize balls per unit game ball is additionally lent as a prize ball.

  For this reason, in the jackpot gaming state, it is more than the number of gaming balls that are additionally lent by entering through the first starting port 9 and the second starting port 10 (three per one entering) Game balls will be lent.

  Each round ends when a certain amount of time elapses or when a predetermined number of balls are placed in the big prize opening. When the round state is finished, the open big winning opening is closed, and when the round is restarted, the big winning opening is opened again, and the game ball can enter.

  As an example, the grand prize opening is closed when “29.5 seconds” elapses after the grand prize opening opens or when there are “8” balls. Then, when “2 seconds” elapses, the big prize opening is opened again and the game ball can be entered. This round state is repeated about 15 times.

  In this way, the jackpot gaming state is a gaming state provided by a plurality of round states, and even if it is a jackpot gaming state, if it is not in the round state, the game ball cannot enter the big winning opening (however, Since a game ball can enter the winning opening and the start opening), the special game state transition discriminating unit 401 can identify that the game state has transitioned to the special game state by being in the big hit game state and being in the round state. It is.

  In this case, when the grand prize opening (attacker) is opened, and when the end time is when the big winning opening (attacker) is closed, it is between the start time and the end time. It is determined that the state has shifted to the special game state.

  When it is determined that the special game state transition determination unit 401 has shifted to the special game state, the determination control unit 402 is notified that the game state has become the special game state.

  At this time, the determination control unit 402 receives a notification indicating the transition to the special gaming state from the special gaming state transition determination unit 401, and after the transition to the special gaming state, either the winning port, the starting port, or the big winning port Whether or not a game ball has entered the entrance is determined by whether or not a detection notification has been received.

The determination control unit 402 includes a general winning opening detection switch 7a, a gate detection switch 8a, a first starting opening detection switch 9a, a second starting opening detection switch 10a, a first large winning opening detection switch 11a, and a second large winning opening detection. A detection notification for notifying that a game ball has entered the winning opening, the starting opening or the large winning opening can be received from the main control board 101 via the effect control board 102 by a detection unit (detection unit) such as the switch 90a. It is possible to determine that the game ball has entered the winning entrance, the starting entrance, or the big winning entrance by receiving this detection notification.

  The judgment control unit 402 notifies the notification control unit 404 that the jackpot gaming state has been reached, and if the detection signal is received, notifies the notification control unit 404 that the detection signal has been received.

In the determination control unit 402, when the firing volume 3a, which is a game ball launching device, receives the operating state from the main control board 101 via the effect control board 102, it is determined that the firing volume 3a is operating. The configuration may be such that a detection signal is received by the notification control unit 404 when it is confirmed and confirmed that it is operating.

  At this time, the notification control unit 404 acquires sound information stored in the sound information storage unit 405 when notified by the determination control unit 402 that the jackpot gaming state has been reached.

  This sound information storage unit 405 is composed of an audio ROM or the like, and in addition to the effect sound information used to produce the special game when it is in the special game state, the game ball must not enter any of the entrances. Is stored.

  The warning sound information at this time is not only the sound information composed of effective sound information having an effective volume that can be heard by the player, but also from this effective sound information and silent silence information that is a volume that cannot be heard by the player. It is sound information composed.

  In the former case where the warning sound information is composed only of valid sound information, when the warning sound information is output, the warning sound information is notified at an effective volume that can be heard by the player from the time of output. In the latter case composed of effective sound information, a sound that can be heard by the player is output from the effective sound information after the time for which the silent information is output (hereinafter also referred to as “silent time”). The effective sound information at this time is output only for a preset time (hereinafter referred to as “effective sound time”).

  That is, the warning sound information composed of the silence information and the effective sound information is information consisting of a time obtained by adding the effective sound time to the silence time.

  The notification control unit 404 that has acquired such sound information from the sound information storage unit 405 sends the effect sound information and the warning sound information to the sound output unit 406. Then, the sound output unit 406 outputs the effect sound information and the warning sound information sent from the notification control unit 404 to the sound output device 18 at the same time.

  In this way, the sound output device 18 constituted by a speaker or the like outputs the warning sound information at the same time as the effect sound information that is output when the special game state is entered. When notifying that the game ball is not inserted into the mouth and confirming that the launch volume 3a is operating, the launch volume 3a is idle and the game ball is clogged in the upper plate 25. It is possible to notify that it is in a state of being.

  When the determination control unit 402 is notified that the detection signal has been received, the notification control unit 404 outputs the warning sound information acquired from the sound information storage unit 405 again from the beginning. That is, the warning sound information output at the same time is stopped and the warning sound information is output again.

  The notification control process performed by the notification control unit 404 will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS.

In addition, the notification control unit 404 closes the special game state end signal indicating that the special game state has ended from the main control board 101 via the effect control board 102, or the end of the round state when the big prize opening is closed. When the signal is received, the sound output unit 406 is instructed to stop the output of the warning sound information and the effect sound information for notifying that the game ball is not inserted into any of the winning opening , the starting opening, or the big winning opening. Do.

  As a result, the sound output unit 406 stops the sound information output from the sound output device 18.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of processing performed by the notification control unit 400 of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The flowchart in FIG. 10 shows processing when the game ball is not entered into any of the winning opening, the starting opening, or the winning opening of the big winning opening when the game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state.

In the flowchart shown in FIG. 10, when state identification information for identifying a gaming state is received from the main control board 101 via the effect control board 102, processing is started, and the state of the gaming machine is determined based on the received state identification information (S <b> 1001). ).

  If the state of the gaming machine is not determined to be the special gaming state from the state identification information (NO in S1001), the process ends.

  If it is determined that the special gaming state is determined by the state identification information (YES in S1001), it is determined whether the special gaming state is a big hit gaming state (S1002). In this determination process, it is determined whether the game state is a big hit game state in which a big winning opening (attacker) is opened and a game ball can enter.

  If the game state is a jackpot game state (YES in S1002), notification by outputting warning sound information is started simultaneously with the effect sound information output in the jackpot game state (S1003). As described above, the warning sound information at this time is information including a predetermined period of silence for a predetermined period of time, followed by a valid sound for a predetermined period of time, and the voice is not heard by the player for a predetermined period of time. The sound information is such that the player can hear the effective sound for the set time by passing the time, and the set time of the effective sound (effective sound time) is added to the predetermined silence time (silent time). Consists of sound information.

  When it is determined that the game state is a jackpot game state (YES in S1002), a process for confirming whether or not the firing volume 3a that is a launching device connected to the launch control board 106 is rotating is performed. When it can be confirmed that 3a is rotating, it may be configured to perform processing (S1003) of outputting warning sound information simultaneously with effect sound information.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a detection signal notifying that a ball has been received has been received when the winning port detection switch detects that a game ball has entered any of the winning ports or the big winning port (S1004). . When the detection signal is received from the winning opening detection switch (YES in S1004), the output of the warning sound information is stopped (S1005), and the warning sound information is output again from the beginning (S1003).

  If the detection signal is not received from the winning opening detection switch (NO in S1004), it is subsequently determined whether the output of the effective sound in the warning sound information is completed (S1006). In this determination processing, it is determined whether or not the warning sound information has been informed for the time (the time obtained by adding the silence time and the effective time).

  With this notification process, it is possible to notify that a game ball is not entered at any of the winning entrance, starting port, or big winning entrance in spite of being in the jackpot gaming state. When it can be confirmed in the confirmation process whether the 3a is rotating, the firing volume 3a is rotating, it is informed that the upper plate 25 is clogged with the game ball in the idle state. be able to.

  If the output of the warning sound information has not ended (NO in S1006), that is, if either the silent time or the valid sound time is output, the end time of the jackpot gaming state is subsequently reached. (S1008). If it is time for the jackpot gaming state to end (YES in S1008), output of the warning sound information that is continuously output is stopped (S1009).

  When the output of the warning sound information is completed (YES in S1006), only the effective sound of the warning sound information including silence and the effective sound is output (S1007). Subsequently, it is determined whether the end time of the jackpot gaming state has come (S1008).

  When it is not the end time of the big hit gaming state (NO in S1008), a determination process is performed as to whether the detection signal from the winning prize detection switch or the big winning prize detection switch has been received (S1004).

  On the other hand, when the end time of the jackpot gaming state is reached (YES in S1008), the output of the notified sound information is stopped (S1009).

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of processing performed by the notification control unit 400 of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The flowchart in FIG. 11 shows processing in the case where the game ball is not entered into the winning opening or the big winning opening in the round state where the big winning opening is opened in the big hit gaming state.

In FIG. 11, when the state identification information for identifying the gaming state is received from the main control board 101 via the effect control board 102, the process is started, and the state of the gaming machine is determined based on the received state identification information (S1101).

  If it is not determined by the received state identification information that the gaming machine is in the special gaming state (NO in S1101), the process is terminated.

  If it is determined that the special gaming state is determined by the state identification information (YES in S1101), it is determined whether the special gaming state is a “big hit gaming state” (S1102). In this determination processing, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening is opened and the game ball can enter the game.

  If it is determined that the game state is a jackpot gaming state by this determination process (YES in S1102), it is subsequently determined whether the big winning opening is opened and the round state is started (S1103). When the big prize opening is opened and the round state is started (YES in S1103), the timer starts counting (S1104).

  At the same time, the alarm sound information composed of the effect sound information, the silence information, and the effective sound information is simultaneously output (S1105).

  If it is determined that the game state is a jackpot gaming state (YES in S502), a process for confirming whether or not the firing volume 3a, which is a launching device connected to the launch control board 106, is rotating is performed. When it can be confirmed that 3a is rotating, it is possible to perform a time measurement by a timer (S1104) and simultaneously output effect sound information and warning sound information.

  And it is judged whether the detection signal which detected that the game ball was inserted by the detection switch of the winning opening or the big winning opening is received (S1106), and when the detection signal is received (YES in S1106), The output of the warning sound information is stopped (S1107).

  If a detection signal has not been received (NO in S1106), it is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed (S1108). The predetermined time at this time is a time during which the special winning opening is open and is in a round state.

  In addition, when the predetermined time has elapsed (YES in S1108), that is, when the detection signal is not received within the time in the round state, the valid sound information in the output warning sound information is reproduced, The player is informed that the game ball is not entered into either the winning opening or the big winning opening (S1110).

  Due to this notification processing, no game ball is entered in any of the winning entrance, starting entrance or winning entrance despite being in the round state where the big winning entrance is open. If it can be confirmed that the firing volume 3a is rotating in the process of confirming whether the firing volume 3a is rotating, it is in an idle state and a game is played on the upper plate 25. It can be notified that the ball is in a clogged state.

  If the detection signal is not received but the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO in S1108), it is subsequently determined whether or not the special winning opening is closed (S1109). That is, it is determined whether the round state has ended.

  If it is determined that the round state has ended due to the closing of the big prize opening (YES in S1109), the sound information output in the jackpot gaming state is stopped (S1112). In addition, when the grand prize winning opening is not closed (NO in S1109), when the round state continues, whether the detection signal is received from the detection switch of the winning prize opening or the big winning opening again. Judgment is made (S1106).

  When the sound information is stopped by the above processing (S1112), it is subsequently determined whether the jackpot gaming state has ended (S1113).

  If the jackpot gaming state is finished (YES in S1113), the process is terminated. If the jackpot gaming state is not finished (NO in S1113), the next winning opening is reopened and the next The processing subsequent to determining whether or not a round state is reached is performed (S1103).

  Then, after notifying the player that the game ball will not be entered into either the winning opening or the big winning opening (S1110), it is subsequently determined whether the big winning opening is closed (S1111).

  If it is in the round state where the big prize opening is open (NO in S1111), the timer starts counting again (S1104). When the big winning opening is closed and not in the round state (YES in S1111), the output of the game sound information and the warning sound information is stopped (S1112).

  When the sound information is stopped by the above processing (S1112), it is subsequently determined whether the jackpot gaming state has ended (S1113).

  When the jackpot gaming state is finished (S1113 YES), the process is finished. On the other hand, if the jackpot gaming state is not finished (NO in S1113), the process (S1103) and subsequent steps for determining whether or not the next round state is reached due to the opening of the big prize opening again are executed.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an output state when warning sound information is output when the jackpot gaming state is achieved.

  FIG. 12 shows an example in which the gaming machine in the normal gaming state shifts from the jackpot gaming state to the probability changing gaming state after shifting to the jackpot gaming state.

  The alert control unit 404 shown in FIG. 9 outputs warning sound information together with effect sound information when the jackpot gaming state is reached. The warning sound information at this time is sound information composed of effective sound information having an effective volume that can be heard by the player and silent silence information having a volume that cannot be heard by the player, as described above. FIG. 12 shows warning sound information including silence information for “3 seconds” and effective sound information for “5 seconds” after the silence information.

  When such warning sound information is output, sound information that cannot be heard by the player for 3 seconds from the start of output is notified, and effective sound information that can be heard by the player after 3 seconds has passed. Is done.

  That is, even when the warning sound information and the effective sound information are output at the same time, the player is the same as that in which only the effect sound information is notified for “3 seconds” from the start of output. After the elapse, the effective sound in the warning sound information can be heard.

  FIG. 12A is a diagram illustrating an output state of the warning sound when the effect sound information and the warning sound information are output by being in the jackpot gaming state.

  In FIG. 12A, the sound volume is “0 (zero)” due to silence information for 3 seconds from the output of the warning sound information, and the effective sound information of the volume “K” is shown after 3 seconds. Can hear the effective sound information of the volume “K”. In the example shown in FIG. 12A, the warning sound information is output again from the beginning from the point A by receiving the detection signal at the point A “8 seconds” after the big hit gaming state. .

  In addition, FIG. 12B shows a case where a detection signal is received “1.5 seconds” after the jackpot gaming state is reached, so that the point after “1.5 seconds” after the jackpot gaming state is reached. In B, the warning sound information is output again from the beginning.

  Further, FIG. 12C shows an example in which the detection signal is received at the point C where the effective sound information is output for “2 seconds” after the lapse of “3 seconds” in the jackpot gaming state. From this point, the warning sound information is output again from the beginning at the point C.

  In FIG. 12D, the effective sound information is notified after “3 seconds” has elapsed since the jackpot gaming state is reached. However, even if the effective sound information for “5 seconds” is output, In this case, the effective sound information portion in the warning sound information is continuously output again from the point A where the warning sound information ends.

  At this time, in addition to outputting effective sound information obtained by separating silence information from warning sound information, the playback start time of warning sound information by the timer is set to “after 3 seconds”, and only effective sound information is output.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an output state in a case where warning sound information is output by becoming one round state in the jackpot gaming state.

  FIG. 13 shows an output state in an arbitrary round state, and the output state at this time is the same as the output state in the case where warning sound information is output when the jackpot gaming state is shown in FIG.

  The embodiment described above is one embodiment of the present invention, and is not limited to these examples, and can be implemented with appropriate modifications within a range not changing the gist thereof.

  The present invention installs the program in a computer from a recording medium (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, etc.) storing the program for configuring the above-described means, and executes the program to execute the above-described processing. It is also possible to configure a computer to execute. At this time, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and a hard disk are connected to the computer via a system bus, and the CPU is a program stored in the ROM or the hard disk. Accordingly, the RAM is used as a work area for processing.

  The medium for supplying the program may be a communication medium (a medium for temporarily or fluidly holding the program such as a communication line or a communication system). For example, the program may be posted on an electronic bulletin board (BBS: Bulletin Board Service) of a communication network and distributed via a communication line.

400 Notification Control Unit 401 Special Game State Transition Determination Unit 402 Determination Control Unit 403 Timekeeping Processing Unit 404 Notification Control Unit 405 Sound Information Storage Unit 406 Sound Output Unit

Claims (4)

A discriminating means for discriminating a gaming state in a game using a game medium;
When the gaming state determined by the determining means is a special gaming state, whether or not the detecting means has detected that the gaming medium has entered a winning opening that can accept the gaming medium in the special gaming state. A judging means for judging;
Confirmation means for confirming whether or not a launching device for firing the game medium is operating when the detection means does not detect the entry of the game medium within a predetermined time by the determination by the determination means;
Informing means capable of informing the clogging of the game medium when the confirming means confirms that the launching device is operating;
Sound information storage means configured to store warning sound information that is constituted by silence and effective sound and that indicates that a game medium is not entered into the winning opening,
The warning sound information is
Sound information composed of silence of silence time and valid sound of effective sound time ,
The notification means includes
Along with effect sound information to be output in the game provided in the special gaming state, the warning means information stored in the sound information storage means is notified by the determination means determining that the gaming state is the special gaming state, A gaming machine that continuously notifies the effective sound when a game medium does not enter the winning opening even after the alarm sound information is notified.   The determination means is in the special game state, and whether or not the detection means has detected the entry of the game medium again before a predetermined time has elapsed since the last entry of the game medium detected by the detection means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: The determination means includes
The fact that the game medium has been entered into the winning opening including the big winning opening within the predetermined time period after the big winning opening is opened and closed by shifting to the special gaming state. Determine whether the detection means has detected,
The notification means includes
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a notification is made when the detection means does not detect that the game medium has been entered in any of the winning holes. The effective sound notification is informed continuously after the end of the warning sound information, the gaming machine of claim 1, wherein the special winning opening comprises a stop means for stopping 該報knowledge by being closed in special game state .

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