JP6404852B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, output sound effects in connection with a winning device (for example, Patent Document 1).
Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that outputs a winning sound when a game ball passes through a general winning opening.

JP 2002-239106 A

  However, in a gaming machine that outputs sound effects in connection with such a prize winning device, it has been required to improve the fun of the game more effectively by devising the timing of outputting the sound effects.

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

A gaming machine for solving the above-described problems includes a entrance that allows a game ball to enter, a detection unit that detects a game ball that has entered the entrance, a closed state, and the entrance more than the closed state. An opening / closing means capable of taking an open state in which a game ball can easily enter the ball opening; an output means for outputting sound; and a light emitting means for causing the light emitting portion to emit light , wherein the opening / closing means has a predetermined specific operation. The specific operation mode is an operation mode in which the opening / closing means is opened at least once, and the light emitting part of the light emitting means is provided in the opening / closing means or in the vicinity of the opening / closing means. The light emitting means causes the light emitting part to emit light when the opening / closing means operates in the specific operation mode, and causes the light emitting unit to turn off when the specific operation mode ends. it is, from the output means, said analyzing For detecting sound when the game ball is detected by means, when a specific situation sound is output, the detection sound is not output, or wherein the detection sound is output when a specific situation sound is not output In the case where the detection sound is output at a volume lower than the volume when being performed , and the specific situation sound is output for an open sound when the opening / closing means operates in the specific operation mode, The open sound is output at a volume lower than the volume at which the open sound is output when the open sound is not output or when the specific situation sound is not output , and the light emitting means , even if the specific situation sound from said output means is output is capable of emitting the light emitting portion, wherein the specific circumstances sound, to the subject matter that may be output during a particular game state .

A gaming machine for solving the above-described problems includes a entrance that allows a game ball to enter, a detection unit that detects a game ball that has entered the entrance, a closed state, and the entrance more than the closed state. Opening / closing means capable of taking an open state in which a game ball can easily enter the ball opening, opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing means, output means for outputting sound, light emitting means for causing the light emitting portion to emit light, and generating information And an information generating means for performing various controls based on information generated by the information generating means, wherein the opening / closing control means is configured to open and close in a predetermined specific operation mode. The light-emitting unit of the light-emitting means is provided in the vicinity of the entrance or in the vicinity of the entrance, and the information generation means is configured to detect when a game ball is detected by the detection means. While generating detection information, the opening and closing means When operating in the operation mode, the first operation information is generated, and the second operation information is generated in response to the end of the specific operation mode, and the control unit receives the detection information when the detection information is input. While outputting the detection sound from the output means, when the first operation information is input, the output means outputs an open sound and the light emitting unit of the light emitting means emits light, and the second operation information is input. In this case, the light emitting unit of the light emitting means is turned off, and when the specific sound is output from the output means, the detection sound is not output, or the When the specific situation sound is not output, the detection sound is output at a volume lower than the volume at which the detection sound is output, and the specific situation sound is output for the open sound. If the release sound is not output, or the specific situation sound is not output, the release sound is output at a volume lower than the volume when the release sound is output. Even when the specific situation sound is output from the output means, the light emitting portion of the light emitting means is configured to emit light when the first operation information is input, The gist is that the specific situation sound can be output during a specific gaming state .
A gaming machine for solving the above-described problems includes a entrance that allows a game ball to enter, a detection unit that detects a game ball that has entered the entrance, a closed state, and the entrance more than the closed state. Opening / closing means capable of taking an open state in which a game ball can easily enter the ball opening, opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing means, output means for outputting sound, light emitting means for causing the light emitting portion to emit light, and generating information And an information generating means for performing various controls based on information generated by the information generating means, wherein the opening / closing control means is configured to open and close in a predetermined specific operation mode. The light-emitting unit of the light-emitting means is provided in the vicinity of the entrance or in the vicinity of the entrance, and the information generation means is configured to detect when a game ball is detected by the detection means. While generating detection information, the opening and closing means When operating in the operation mode, the first operation information is generated, and the second operation information is generated in response to the end of the specific operation mode, and the control unit receives the detection information when the detection information is input. While outputting the detection sound from the output unit, the light emitting unit of the light emitting unit emits light when the first operation information is input, and the light emitting unit of the light emitting unit when the second operation information is input When the specific sound for the detection sound is output from the output means, the detection sound is not output or the specific sound is not output The detection sound is output at a volume lower than the volume at which the detection sound is output to the control means, and the control means receives a predetermined finger based on the information generated by the information generation means. Instruction means for generating information, and light emission control means for controlling the light emitting means based on the instruction information generated by the instruction means, wherein the first operation information has a plurality of types, and the instruction information includes , Including light emission instruction information for instructing light emission of the light emitting unit of the light emitting means, and the instruction means generates the same light emission instruction information for a plurality of information that is at least part of the first operation information. The specific situation sound can be output during a specific gaming state .

The gaming machine includes a jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game when a jackpot is won in the winning lottery, and the specific gaming state is a gaming state when the jackpot game is awarded. Also good.

  According to the present invention, interest in games can be improved.

A front view showing a pachinko machine. The schematic diagram which shows the relationship between the arrangement | positioning position of a 2nd start port, and the arrangement | positioning position of a light emission part. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of control when an opening-and-closing blade operate | moves when it is not in a big hit game. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of control when an opening-and-closing blade operate | moves when it is during a big hit game. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of control when a game ball enters into the 2nd starting port. (A) is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the notification effect during the special symbol variation game, (b) is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the notification effect during the big hit game. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of control when an opening-and-closing blade operate | moves in 2nd Embodiment. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of control when a game ball enters into the 2nd starting port in 2nd Embodiment when it is not in a big hit game. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of control when a game ball enters into the 2nd starting port, when it is in a big hit game in 2nd Embodiment. (A) is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the notification effect during the special symbol variation game in the second embodiment, and (b) is a timing showing the execution timing of the notification effect during the big hit game in the second embodiment. chart.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a launch handle HD that is operated by the player when launching a game ball onto the game board YB. The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. In the effect display device 11, various display effects by images are performed. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La that performs a light emission effect. The decoration lamp La is disposed on a frame (for example, a front frame) or the game board YB constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker Sp as output means for outputting various sounds such as sound effects and music.

The game board YB is provided with a plurality of entrances through which game balls can enter. The entrance hole includes a first start port 12, a second start port 13, and a big winning port 14.
The first start port 12 is a entrance into which a game ball is inserted when the start condition of the special symbol variation game performed by changing the special symbol is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the first start port 12 is located below the effect display device 11, and is always opened so that a game ball can be entered. A sensor (a first start sensor SE1 shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the first start port 12.

  The second start port 13 is a entrance for entering a game ball when the start condition of the special symbol variation game performed by changing the special symbol is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the second start port 13 is located below the first start port 12.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the opening / closing blade (normal electric accessory) 15 is in an open state in the normal winning game given when the second starting opening 13 is won in the normal symbol winning lottery (winning in normal winning). (Indicated in the figure by an arrow Y1), it is possible to enter a game ball or to enter easily. On the other hand, when the opening / closing blade 15 is in the closed state (indicated by the arrow Y2 in the figure), the second start port 13 cannot enter the game ball or is difficult to enter. That is, the opening / closing blade 15 corresponds to opening / closing means that can take a closed state and an open state in which a game ball can easily enter the second starting port 13 than the closed state. The opening / closing blade 15 operates by receiving power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.). In the present embodiment, the actuator for operating the opening / closing blade 15 is the ordinary electric accessory actuator A1 shown in FIG. Further, a sensor (a first start sensor SE2 shown in FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered is disposed behind the second start port 13.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the big winning opening 14 is a pouring opening for entering a game ball when the payout condition for the winning ball is established. In the present embodiment, the special winning opening 14 is located below the second start opening 13. The big winning opening 14 is allowed to enter a game ball when the big winning opening door 16 is opened in the big hit game given when the big win is won. On the other hand, the special winning opening 14 is closed so that a gaming ball cannot be entered when the special winning opening door 16 is closed. The grand prize winning door 16 operates by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). In the present embodiment, the actuator for operating the special prize opening door 16 is a special prize actuator A2 shown in FIG. Further, a sensor (count sensor SE3 shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the special winning opening 14.

  An operation gate 17 is disposed on the game board YB. In the present embodiment, the operation gate 17 is located on the left side of the effect display device 11. The operating gate 17 is opened with a gate port 17a that is open so that a game ball can be always entered. A sensor (gate sensor SE4 shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that enters (passes) a ball is disposed in the gate port 17a. The gate port 17a is a entrance for entering a game ball when the start condition of the normal symbol variation game using the normal symbol is established. The opening / closing blade 15 of the second starting port 13 is awarded after a normal symbol winning lottery is performed by entering a game ball into the operating gate 17 and the normal symbol winning symbol is derived in the normal symbol variation game. In the normal hit game, the game is operated from the closed state to the open state.

  The game board YB is provided with a special symbol display device 18, a hold display device 19, and a normal symbol display device 20. These display devices are located in a portion of the game board YB that is visible to the player when the pachinko gaming machine is viewed from the front. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is disposed on the lower right side.

  In the special symbol display device 18, a special symbol variation game is performed, and a special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived in the special symbol variation game. When a game ball enters the first start port 12 or the second start port 13 and is detected, the start condition for the special symbol variation game is established when the ball is detected. In addition, when the start condition is satisfied, a special symbol variation game is performed on the special symbol display device 18 in order to derive the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and according to the special symbol derived in the special symbol variation game The symbol variation game for deriving the result is also performed on the effect display device 11 using the decorative symbols. In the following description, the symbol variation game using the ornament symbol performed on the effect display device 11 may be indicated as “decoration symbol variation game”.

  The hold display device 19 displays the number of special symbol variation games that are put on hold (starting hold number). The normal symbol display device 20 performs a normal symbol variation game using a normal symbol, and a normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol winning lottery is derived in the normal symbol variation game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a light emitting unit 21 is disposed on the game board YB. The light emitting unit 21 is a part that emits light from a light emitting lamp 21a (shown in FIG. 3), which is a light emitting means, toward the front of the game board YB. That is, the light emitting lamp 21 a corresponds to a light emitting unit that causes the light emitting unit 21 to emit light. In the present embodiment, the light emitting unit 21 is configured by a colorless or colored lens member that can transmit light from the light emitting lamp 21a.

  The light emitting unit 21 is provided in the vicinity of the opening / closing blade 15. More specifically, the light emitting unit 21 is provided on an operation locus (indicated by an arrow DK in the drawing) when the opening / closing blade 15 performs an opening / closing operation. The light emitting unit 21 is on the flow path from the time when the game ball is launched to the game board YB until it reaches the second start port 13, and more specifically, the game ball enters the second start port 13. Or on the path that passes when the second starting port 13 is approached even if the ball does not enter the second starting port 13. The light emitting unit 21 is provided on the same line of sight as the second start port 13 and the opening / closing blade 15. Here, the same or substantially the same line of sight as the second starting port 13 and the opening / closing blade 15 means that the player has opened the opening / closing blade 15 as to whether or not a game ball enters the second starting port 13. It is a position that can be recognized when the line of sight is moved to the second starting port 13 or the opening / closing blade 15 when checking whether or not there is. That is, the same or substantially the same line of sight as the second start port 13 and the opening / closing blade 15 is a position that can be recognized simultaneously when the second start port 13 and the opening / closing blade 15 are recognized. The light-emitting lamp 21a is disposed behind the light-emitting portion 21 when viewed from the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function is provided. The probability variation function is a function that can give a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the winning probability of winning a jackpot is changed from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability after the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the probability variation state corresponds to a high probability state in which the winning probability of jackpot is high. Since the probable change state is likely to cause a big hit, it can be an advantageous game state for the player. In the following description, a state where the probability variation state is not given may be referred to as a “non-probability variation state”.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the entrance rate improvement function is provided. The entrance rate improvement function is a function that can provide an entrance rate improvement state in which the entrance rate of game balls per unit time to the second start port 13 is improved. The entrance rate improvement state is a so-called “electric support state” or “high base state”. In the following description, a state where the entrance rate improvement state is not given may be referred to as a “non-entrance rate improvement state”. The non-entrance rate improvement state is a so-called “non-electric support state” or “low base state”.

  For example, the entrance rate improvement state can be realized by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shorter than that in the non-entrance rate improvement state. The second control is a normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (ordinary winning probability) is varied with a higher probability than in the non-entrance rate improvement state. The third control is an open time extension control in which the total opening time of the open / close blades 15 based on winning the normal symbol winning lottery is made longer than that in the non-entrance rate improvement state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of times of opening the opening and closing blade 15 based on the fact that the normal symbol winning lottery is won, and the normal symbol winning lottery is won more than in the non-entry rate improvement state. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the one opening time of the opening / closing blade 15 longer than that in the non-intrusion rate improving state. The fourth control is special symbol variation time shortening control that makes the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the special symbol variation game easier to be shorter than in the non-entrance rate improvement state. When the special symbol variation time reduction control is executed, the entrance rate improvement state is a so-called “variation time reduction state”. In the following description, a gaming state that is in a non-probability change state and in a non-entrance rate improvement state may be indicated as a “normal state”.

Next, the jackpot and jackpot game in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, a jackpot game is awarded when a jackpot is won.
In the big hit game, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, a round game that allows a game ball to enter the special winning opening 14 is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. In one round game, the grand prize winning door 16 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. One round game is triggered when either a first end condition for entering a specified number (8 in this embodiment) of game balls or a second end condition for elapse of a specified time is satisfied. End as In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, when the round game of the specified number of rounds is finished, an ending effect is performed and the big hit game is finished. In the jackpot game of the present embodiment, the opening effect time (opening time) and the ending effect time (ending time) are both set to 10 seconds. Hereinafter, effects executed during a jackpot game such as an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect may be collectively referred to as a “hit game effect”.

  In the present embodiment, after the big hit game is over, the probability variation state is given up to the end of the predetermined symbol variation game of the predetermined number of probability variation (in this embodiment, 100 times). Further, in this embodiment, after the big hit game is over, the entrance rate improvement state is given up to the upper limit until the special symbol variation game of the predetermined number of operations (in this embodiment, 100 times) is finished. It should be noted that the provision of the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state may be terminated in response to winning of the big hit even if the special symbol variation game of the probability variation number and the operation number is not terminated. In other words, the provision of the probability variation state is terminated when one of the first certain variation end condition for ending the special symbol variation game of the certain probability variation and the second certain variation changing condition for winning the big hit is established. Similarly, the giving of the improved entrance rate is terminated when one of the first operation end condition for ending the special symbol variation game of the number of operations and the second operation end condition for winning the jackpot is satisfied.

  Next, the normal hit and the normal hit game in this embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the type of normal hit is specified according to the type of normal symbol determined when the normal win is won. Further, in the present embodiment, when a normal hit is won, a normal hit game corresponding to the type of the normal hit is given. In the normal hit game, the opening / closing blade 15 is opened and closed in a predetermined operation mode. In other words, the open / close blade 15 can be opened and closed in a predetermined operation mode in the normal hit game. The normal winning game is triggered when either the first normal end condition for entering the upper limit number (5 in this embodiment) of the game balls or the second normal end condition for the upper limit time elapses. End as

  Specifically, in the normal hit of this embodiment, the first normal hit that gives a normal hit game that opens the open / close blade 15 with 0.02 seconds as the upper limit time, and the open / close vane 15 with 1 second as the upper limit time. There are a second normal hit for giving a normal hit game for opening, and a third normal hit for giving a normal hit game for opening the opening / closing blade 15 with an upper limit time of 4.2 seconds. In the first normal hit, since an extremely short time is set as the upper limit time for the game ball to enter the second start port 13, the game ball substantially enters the second start port 13. It can be grasped as a normal hit that you do not get. On the other hand, in the second normal hit and the third normal hit, a sufficient time for the game ball to enter the second start port 13 is set as the upper limit time. It can be grasped as a normal hit that can enter 13. In the following description, the first normal hit may be indicated as “short open normal hit”, and the second normal hit and the third normal hit may be collectively indicated as “long open normal hit”. . In addition, an operation mode based on the short open normal hit may be referred to as a “short open operation mode”, and an operation mode based on the long open normal hit may be referred to as a “long open operation mode”.

  As described above, in this embodiment, both the short opening operation mode and the long opening operation mode are operation modes in which the opening / closing blade 15 is opened at least once. Further, the short opening operation mode is an operation mode in which the time during which the opening / closing blade 15 is opened is shorter than that in the long opening operation mode. In the present embodiment, the long open operation mode corresponds to a specific operation mode, and the short open operation mode corresponds to a non-specific operation mode.

  In the present embodiment, in the improved entrance rate state, the determination rate per long open normal in the determination rate of the overall normal rate is higher than in the improved non-entry rate state. For this reason, compared with a non-entrance rate improvement state, an entrance rate improvement state turns into a game state in which the opportunity to enter a game ball in the 2nd starting port 13 is easy to generate | occur | produce. In the present embodiment, in the non-entrance rate improved state, although the determination rate per long open normal is lower than that in the improved entrance rate, the long open normal hit may be determined. That is, the non-entrance rate improved state is a game state in which an opportunity to enter a game ball can occur, although an opportunity to enter a game ball is less likely to occur than in the improved entrance rate state.

Next, effects that can be executed in the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, a music effect that outputs music from the speaker Sp can be executed. In the present embodiment, the music output in the music effect includes a plurality of music. The plurality of music pieces include a first music piece that is output in relation to the decorative symbol variation game and a second music piece that is output in relation to the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the second music is a sound output during the jackpot game, and corresponds to a specific situation sound and a predetermined sound.

In the present embodiment, a notification effect for performing a predetermined notification can be executed.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a notification effect that outputs a predetermined opening notification sound from the speaker Sp as the opening / closing blade 15 operates in the long opening operation mode. That is, the open notification sound corresponds to an open sound and a specific sound when the opening / closing blade 15 is in the open state. In addition, although mentioned later in detail, in this embodiment, when the big hit game is being performed, even when the open / close blade 15 operates in the long open operation mode, the open notification sound is not output.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the notification effect which makes the light emission part 21 light-emit by making the light emission lamp | ramp 21a light-emit as the opening-and-closing blade 15 operate | moves in the long open operation aspect can be performed. In the following description, causing the light emitting unit 21 to emit light by causing the light emitting lamp 21a to emit light may be simply referred to as “lighting the light emitting lamp 21a”. That is, the notification effect by the light-emitting lamp 21a corresponds to a specific effect, and the light-emitting lamp 21a corresponds to an effect executing means for executing the effect. In the present embodiment, the light-emitting lamp 21a is configured to emit light only when the open / close blade 15 operates in the long open operation mode. That is, the light emitting lamp 21a in the present embodiment is a dedicated means for notifying that the opening / closing blade 15 operates in the long open operation mode. Hereinafter, notification effects that are executed when the opening / closing blade 15 operates in the long open operation mode may be collectively referred to as “open notification effects”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a notification effect that outputs a predetermined ball notification sound from the speaker Sp when the game ball that has entered the second start port 13 is detected by the second start sensor SE2. It is. In the present embodiment, the incoming ball notification sound corresponds to the detection sound. Hereinafter, the notification effect that is executed when the game ball that has entered the second start port 13 is detected by the second start sensor SE2 may be referred to as “entry notification effect”.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, various types of boards including a main control board 30, an overall control board 31, a display control board 32, a sound control board 33, and a lamp control board 34 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a that can execute control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main controller that can write and read necessary data. And a control RAM 30c. The main control board 30 has a random number generation circuit (not shown). The random number generation circuit generates a hardware random number by updating one value for each cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit mounted on the microprocessor. Various sensors SE1 to SE4, various display devices 18 to 20, and various actuators A1 and A2 are connected to the main control board 30.

The main control board 30 performs input processing based on game ball detection signals from the various sensors SE1 to SE4.
The main control CPU 30a performs a process of storing a special symbol variation game hold and a process of acquiring various random numbers used for a big hit lottery in an input process when detection signals from the start sensors SE1 and SE2 are input. Then, the main control CPU 30a performs a change start process for starting a special symbol change game based on the hold stored in the input process when the detection signals from the start sensors SE1 and SE2 are input.

  In the variation start process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be finally displayed in the special symbol variation game based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. In the variation start process, the main control CPU 30a determines (selects) a variation pattern that can specify the variation time of the special symbol variation game based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. At this time, the main control CPU 30a specifies the determined variation pattern and outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of variation of the decorative symbol to the overall control board 31. The variation pattern includes a variation pattern for a jackpot effect that is determined when the jackpot is won, and a variation pattern for a loss effect that is determined when the winner is not won (including a variation pattern with a loss reach). is there.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in the input process when the detection signal from the count sensor SE3 is input. Further, the main control CPU 30a obtains various random numbers used for the process of storing the hold of the normal symbol variation game using the normal symbol or the normal winning lottery in the input processing when the detection signal from the gate sensor SE4 is input. Perform the process.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. Further, the main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  The overall control board 31 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that information (control signal) is transmitted from the main control board 30 in one direction. The overall control board 31 includes an overall control CPU 31a that can execute control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the overall control CPU 31a, and an overall that can write and read necessary data. And a control RAM 31c.

  The overall control CPU 31 a of the overall control board 31 performs control according to information transmitted from the main control board 30. The general control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the overall control RAM 31c stores a sub-probability change flag that can specify whether or not a probability change state is given. The overall control RAM 31c stores a secondary operation flag that can specify whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  The display control board 32 is electrically connected to the overall control board 31 so that information (control signal) is transmitted from the overall control board 31. In addition, the effect display device 11 is connected to the display control board 32. The display control board 32 has a display control CPU 32a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure. The display control CPU 32 a performs control according to information transmitted from the overall control board 31. For example, upon receiving information indicating the start of the special symbol variation game from the main control CPU 30a, the overall control CPU 31a transmits information indicating the start of the decorative symbol variation game to the display control CPU 32a. Upon receiving the information, the display control CPU 32a controls the display contents so that the effect display device 11 can play the decorative symbol variation game.

  The sound control board 33 is electrically connected to the overall control board 31 so that information (control signal) is transmitted from the overall control board 31. The sound control board 33 is connected to a speaker Sp. The sound control board 33 includes a sound control CPU 33a that can execute a control operation in a predetermined procedure. The sound control CPU 33 a performs control according to information transmitted from the overall control board 31. For example, upon receiving information indicating the start of the special symbol variation game from the main control CPU 30a, the overall control CPU 31a transmits to the sound control CPU 33a information instructing the output of the sound associated with the decorative symbol variation game. Then, the sound control CPU 33a that has received the information controls to output sound from the speaker Sp.

  The lamp control board 34 is electrically connected to the overall control board 31 so that information (control signal) is transmitted from the overall control board 31. The lamp control board 34 is connected with a decorative lamp La and a light emitting lamp 21a (light emitting unit 21). The lamp control board 34 includes a lamp control CPU 34a that can execute a control operation in a predetermined procedure. The lamp control CPU 34 a performs control according to information transmitted from the overall control board 31. For example, upon receiving information indicating the start of the special symbol variation game from the main control CPU 30a, the overall control CPU 31a transmits information for instructing light emission of the decoration lamp La accompanying the ornament symbol variation game to the lamp control CPU 34a. Upon receiving the information, the lamp control CPU 34a controls the light emission mode of the decorative lamp La.

Next, a jackpot game process performed by the main control CPU 30a to grant a jackpot game will be described.
The main control CPU 30a specifies the type of jackpot game to be given based on the jackpot symbol determined when the jackpot is won (ie, the type of jackpot). Then, the main control CPU 30a starts control of the identified jackpot game after the end of the special symbol variation game, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing.

  When the big bonus special symbol variation game ends, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the overall control CPU 31a. Next, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of the round game to the overall control CPU 31a every time the round game is started after the opening effect time set for each jackpot game has elapsed. . In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the special winning actuator A2 to perform the round game so that the special winning opening door 16 is opened in accordance with the opening mode set for each big hit game. Thereafter, in the round game, the main control CPU 30a closes the grand prize winning door 16 when either a first end condition for entering a specified number of game balls or a second end condition for a specified time elapses. The big prize actuator A2 is controlled so as to be in a state, and the round game is ended. Then, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the overall control CPU 31a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game process when the ending effect time has elapsed.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not imparted to the main probability variation flag at the start of the big hit game, and the entry rate improvement state is not imparted to the main operation flag. Set a value indicating that. For this reason, in this embodiment, during the big hit game, the normal state is in a non-probability change state and a non-entrance rate improvement state. After that, if the current big hit is a big hit that is determined to give a probability change state after the end of the big hit game, the main probability change flag is assigned to the main probability change flag at the end of the big hit game. Set a value indicating that In addition, when the current big hit is a big hit determined to give a higher entrance rate after the end of the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a adds the incoming rate to the main operation flag when the big hit game ends. A value indicating that the improved state is given is set.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs a probability change command to the overall control CPU 31a in response to setting a value indicating that the probability change state is given to the main probability change flag, while the main probability change flag has a probability change state. In response to setting a value indicating that it is not given, an uncertain change command is output to the overall control CPU 31a. Then, the overall control CPU 31a can specify whether or not the probability variation state is given by setting a predetermined value in the sub-probability variation flag based on the probability variation command and the non-probability variation command.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an operation command to the overall control CPU 31a in response to setting a value indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is given to the main operation flag, while the main operation flag is set to the main operation flag. In response to setting of a value indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is not given, a non-operation command is output to the overall control CPU 31a. Then, the overall control CPU 31a can specify whether or not the entry rate improvement state is given by setting a predetermined value in the auxiliary operation flag based on the operation command and the non-operation command.

Next, control for executing a music effect will be described.
When the general control CPU 31a receives a command such as a change pattern designation command or an opening command from the main control CPU 30a, it generates a predetermined command based on the input command and outputs it to the sound control CPU 33a. Then, the sound control CPU 33a controls the speaker Sp based on the command input from the overall control CPU 31a to execute various musical effects. Thus, in the present embodiment, the first music is output in association with the decorative symbol variation game, and the second music is output in association with the big hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the game state when not in the big hit game includes a normal state that is a non-probable change state and a non-entrance rate improvement state. Further, in the present embodiment, the game state when the big hit game is being performed is a normal state. And as above-mentioned, in this embodiment, 2nd music is output in relation to jackpot game. Therefore, in this embodiment, there are a case where the second music is output and a case where it is not output in the normal state.

Next, control for executing the opening notification effect will be described.
First, the control for executing the opening notification effect when the big hit game is not being performed will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a can specify whether or not a big hit game is being played based on various control commands such as the opening command described above.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (a), when the main control CPU 30a wins the normal symbol winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a operates the open / close blade 15 in the open state according to the operation mode based on the normal winning type. The normal electric accessory actuator A1 is controlled so as to start the operation. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a can control the open / close blade 15 so as to open and close in an operation mode based on the type of normal symbol. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory actuator A1, thereby realizing the opening / closing control means.

  The main control CPU 30a generates a normal symbol designation command that can specify the lottery result of the normal symbol winning lottery and the type of the normal symbol, and outputs the command to the overall control CPU 31a. In other words, the main control CPU 30a generates and outputs a normal symbol designating command that can specify the long open normal hit when the long open normal hit, while the short open normal hit specifies the short open normal hit. Generate and output possible normal symbol designation commands. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol designation command that can specify the long open ordinary hit corresponds to the first information. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol designation command is output even when the normal symbol hitting lottery is lost.

  When the general designating command 31a is input, the overall control CPU 31a performs various controls based on the type of the normal designating command. Specifically, the general control CPU 31a generates an open sound output command for instructing the start of output of the open notification sound when the normal symbol designating command capable of specifying the long open normal hit is input, and outputs it to the sound control CPU 33a. To do. At this time, the overall control CPU 31a generates the same open sound output command regardless of whether the second normal hit or the third normal hit is a normal symbol designation command that can be specified. When the opening sound output command is input, the sound control CPU 33a controls the speaker Sp so as to start outputting the opening notification sound.

  When the general control CPU 31a receives a normal symbol designation command that can specify a long open normal hit, the general control CPU 31a generates an open notification lighting command for instructing lighting of the light-emitting lamp 21a, and outputs the command to the lamp control CPU 34a. At this time, the overall control CPU 31a generates the same open notification lighting command regardless of whether the second normal hit or the third normal hit is a normal symbol designation command that can be specified. That is, the overall control CPU 31a generates the same open notification lighting command for a plurality of commands that are at least part of the normal symbol designation command. Then, the lamp control CPU 34a controls the light emitting lamp 21a to be lit when the open notification lighting command is input. In the present embodiment, the open notification lighting command corresponds to lighting instruction information for instructing lighting of the light emitting lamp 21a.

  As described above, the overall control CPU 31a and the sound control CPU 33a output the open notification sound from the speaker Sp based on the normal symbol designation command that can specify the long open normal hit. The overall control CPU 31a and the lamp control CPU 34a turn on the light-emitting lamp 21a based on a normal symbol designation command that can specify a long open normal hit.

  On the other hand, although not shown, the general control CPU 31a does not generate an opening sound output command and does not generate an opening notification when a normal symbol specifying command that can specify a short open normal hit or a normal symbol specifying command that can specify a deviation is input. Does not generate lighting commands. For this reason, the speaker Sp does not output the opening notification sound when the opening / closing blade 15 operates in the short opening operation mode. Further, the light-emitting lamp 21a does not emit light when the opening / closing blade 15 operates in a short opening operation mode.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, the main control CPU 30a has a first normal end condition in which the upper limit number of game balls enter and a second normal end condition in which the operation mode based on the normal hit type ends. When either of these is established, the ordinary electric accessory actuator A1 is controlled so as to operate the opening / closing blade 15 in the closed state. At this time, the main control CPU 30a generates a normal symbol end command for instructing the end of the normal hit game, and outputs it to the overall control CPU 31a. Here, the main control CPU 30a generates the same command as the normal symbol end command regardless of the type of the normal symbol. That is, the main control CPU 30a generates a normal symbol end command triggered by the end of the long release operation mode, and generates a normal symbol end command triggered by the end of the short release mode of operation. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol end command corresponds to the second information.

  When the general control end command is input, the overall control CPU 31a generates an open sound stop command for instructing to stop the output of the open notification sound, and outputs it to the sound control CPU 33a. The sound control CPU 33a controls the speaker Sp so as to stop the output of the open notification sound when the open sound stop command is input. Here, controlling the speaker Sp to stop the output of the opening notification sound includes continuing the state where the opening notification sound is not output when the opening notification sound is not output from the speaker Sp. When the general control CPU 31a receives a normal symbol end command, the general control CPU 31a generates an open notification turn-off command for instructing the turn-off of the light-emitting lamp 21a, and outputs it to the lamp control CPU 34a. Then, the lamp control CPU 34a controls the light emitting lamp 21a to be turned off when an open notification turn-off command is input. Here, turning off the light-emitting lamp 21a includes continuing the state where the light-emitting lamp 21a is not turned on when the light-emitting lamp 21a is not turned on.

  As described above, the overall control CPU 31a and the sound control CPU 33a stop the output of the open notification sound from the speaker Sp based on the normal symbol end command. The overall control CPU 31a and the lamp control CPU 34a turn off the light emitting lamp 21a based on the normal symbol end command.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit game is not being played, the above-described control is performed regardless of the gaming state. That is, in the present embodiment, the above-described control is performed regardless of whether the probability variation state is given or not. In the present embodiment, the above-described control is performed regardless of whether the entrance rate improvement state is applied or not.

  In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a, the sound control CPU 33a, and the lamp control CPU 34a perform the processes related to the speaker Sp and the light-emitting lamp 21a described above, thereby realizing control means for performing various controls. In this embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a generates an open notification lighting command or an open sound output command based on the normal symbol designation command, or an open notification extinguishing command or an open sound stop command based on the normal symbol end command. By performing control to generate or the like, instruction means for generating predetermined instruction information is realized. In the present embodiment, the lamp control CPU 34a controls the light emitting lamp 21a based on the open notification lighting command or the open notification extinguishing command, thereby realizing the light emission control means.

  Next, the control for executing the opening notification effect when the big hit game is being performed will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the main control CPU 30a controls the normal electric accessory actuator A1 and generates a normal symbol designating command and outputs it to the overall control CPU 31a, as in the case of no big hit game. To do.

  When the general designating command 31a is input, the overall control CPU 31a performs various controls based on the type of the normal designating command. Specifically, the general control CPU 31a generates an open notification lighting command and outputs it to the lamp control CPU 34a when a normal symbol designating command capable of specifying a long open normal hit is input in the big hit game. On the other hand, an open sound output command is not generated. For this reason, in this embodiment, the opening notification sound is not output from the speaker Sp when the big hit game is being played. That is, in the present embodiment, a situation in which a big hit game is played corresponds to a specific situation. As described above, in this embodiment, the second music is output during the big hit game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the specific situation can be paraphrased as a situation in which the second music is being output from the speaker Sp. Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, during the big hit game, the normal state (non-probability change state and non-entrance rate improvement state) is controlled. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the specific situation can be rephrased as a situation in a normal state. That is, in this embodiment, the normal state corresponds to a specific gaming state.

  On the other hand, when the release control lighting command is input, the lamp control CPU 34a controls the light emitting lamp 21a to be lit as in the case where the big hit game is not being played. That is, the light-emitting lamp 21a performs a notification effect when the open / close blade 15 is in an open state and is in a big hit game.

  Although not shown, when the general control CPU 31a inputs a normal symbol designating command that can specify a short open normal hit or a normal symbol specifying command that can specify a disengagement, as in the case of no big hit game, An output command is not generated, and an open notification lighting command is not generated.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, when either the first normal end condition or the second normal end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a, as in the case where the big hit game is not being executed, While controlling A1, a normal symbol end command is generated and output to the overall control CPU 31a.

  When the big hit game is being played, the overall control CPU 31a generates an open notification turn-off command and outputs it to the lamp control CPU 34a, but does not generate an open sound stop command. Then, the lamp control CPU 34a controls to turn off the light-emitting lamp 21a when the release notification turn-off command is input, as in the case of no big hit game.

Next, the control for executing the incoming ball notification effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6A, when the main control CPU 30a receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the second start sensor SE2, it indicates that the game ball has been detected by the second start sensor SE2. The second incoming command shown is generated and output to the overall control CPU 31a.

  When the overall control CPU 31a receives the second incoming command, the overall control CPU 31a generates an incoming sound output command for instructing the start of output of the incoming notification sound, and outputs it to the sound control CPU 33a. Then, when the incoming sound output command is input, the sound control CPU 33a controls the speaker Sp so as to output the incoming notification sound.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the overall control CPU 31a, when a predetermined time elapses after inputting the second incoming command, issues an incoming sound stop command instructing to stop the output of the incoming incoming notification sound. Generate and output to the sound control CPU 33a. When the incoming sound stop command is input, the sound control CPU 33a controls the speaker Sp so as to stop the output of the incoming notification sound.

  Hereinafter, the flow of the opening notification effect and the entry notification effect realized by the control described above will be described in detail. Here, the case where the open / close blade 15 operates in the long open operation mode will be described.

  First, referring to FIG. 7A, the flow of the opening notification effect and the entrance notification effect when the opening / closing blade 15 is opened and a game ball enters the second start port 13 during execution of the special symbol variation game. Will be described. During execution of the special symbol variation game, the speaker Sp outputs the first music piece (time point t0). Then, when the open / close blade 15 is operated to open in accordance with the start of the normal hit game based on the long open normal hit, at the same time, the light emitting lamp 21a is turned on and the output of the open notification sound is started from the speaker Sp ( Time t1). In the present embodiment, “simultaneous” is intended to include a state where there is a time difference that cannot be recognized by the player, in addition to a state where they are completely simultaneous.

  Thereafter, when the game ball enters the second start port 13 and is detected by the second start sensor SE2, at the same time, the output of the ball notification sound is started from the speaker Sp (time t2). Subsequently, when a predetermined time elapses after the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the output of the entry notification sound from the speaker Sp is stopped (time point t3). Then, when the opening / closing blade 15 is operated to close with the end of the normal hit game, at the same time, the light-emitting lamp 21a is turned off and the output of the opening notification sound from the speaker Sp is stopped (time point t4). .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7B, the flow of the opening notification effect and the entry notification effect when the opening / closing blade 15 is opened and a game ball enters the second starting port 13 during the big hit game will be described. . During the big hit game, the speaker Sp outputs the second music (time t10). Then, when the opening / closing blade 15 is operated in the open state with the start of the normal hit game based on the long open normal hit, at the same time, the light emitting lamp 21a is turned on, but the open notification sound is not output from the speaker Sp ( Time t11). That is, when the second music is output from the speaker Sp, the opening notification sound is not output.

  Thereafter, when the game ball enters the second start port 13 and is detected by the second start sensor SE2, at the same time, the output of the ball notification sound is started from the speaker Sp (time t12). In other words, the ingress notification sound is output from the speaker Sp even during the big hit game. Subsequently, when a predetermined time elapses after the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the output of the entry notification sound from the speaker Sp is stopped (time point t13). Then, when the opening / closing blade 15 is moved to the closed state with the end of the normal hit game, at the same time, the light-emitting lamp 21a is turned off (time t14).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the opening notification sound is not output from the speaker Sp during the big hit game for the opening notification sound when the opening / closing blade 15 is in the open state. In other words, the opening notification sound is not output from the speaker Sp in a situation where the second music is output.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the light emitting lamp 21a emits light when the opening / closing blade 15 operates in the long opening operation mode, while the opening / closing blade 15 is in the closed state with the end of the long opening operation mode. Turns off when triggered.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the second music is being output, at least a part of the sound output in relation to the notification related to the second start port 13 is not output, so that the effect of the second music is reduced. Can be suppressed. Therefore, the game can be more effectively enjoyed by the sound output from the speaker Sp, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (2) In particular, in the present embodiment, when the second music is being output, the opening notification sound when the open / close blade 15 is in the open state is not output, so the effect of the second music is reduced. Can be suppressed.

  (3) In the normal state, the second music may be output or not output. Even if the gaming state is the same, if the second music is output, the release notification sound is not output. For this reason, when the 2nd music is output irrespective of a game state, it can suppress that the presentation effect by a 2nd music falls.

  (4) When the big hit game is being played, the release notification sound is not output. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player's attention from being directed to the second start opening 13 instead of the big winning opening 14 despite the big hit game. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the game during the big hit game more effectively and improve the interest in the game.

  (5) When the opening / closing blade 15 is in the open state, even if the opening notification sound is not output from the speaker Sp, the light-emitting lamp 21a is lit, so the player is informed that the opening / closing blade 15 is in the open state. It can be easily recognized.

  (6) Since a ball entry notification sound is output even in a situation where no release notification sound is output, even if the player cannot be notified of the state of the opening / closing blade 15, the game ball is inserted into the second start port 13. When the ball enters, it can be notified that the ball has entered. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that a game ball has entered the second start port 13, so that the game can be more enjoyed by having the game ball enter the second start port 13. .

  (7) The second music is a sound output during the big hit game. The opening notification sound is not output when the second music is output. For this reason, it can suppress that the production effect by the 2nd music in a jackpot game falls by the output of an open notification sound. Therefore, the interest for the big hit game can be improved.

  (8) Since the state of the opening / closing blade 15 can be easily recognized by the output of the opening notification sound, the willingness to enter the game ball into the second start port 13 can be stimulated. In addition, since it is possible to easily recognize the entry of the game ball into the second start port 13 by the output of the ball notification sound, it is possible to feel the pleasure of having entered the game ball into the second start port 13. it can. That is, it is possible to entertain the gameability of entering the game ball into the second start port 13 by outputting the release notification sound or the entry notification sound.

  (9) When the second music is being output, the opening notification sound is not output. According to this, it is possible to entertain the gameability of continuously inserting the game ball into the second start port 13 while suppressing the effect of the performance by the second music from decreasing. Therefore, the game can be more effectively enjoyed by the sound output from the speaker Sp, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (10) Since the state of the opening / closing blade 15 can be visually notified by the light emission of the light-emitting lamp 21a, it is difficult to notice the opening of the opening / closing blade 15 and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 13. It is possible to suppress oversight. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to play the game appropriately, and to suppress a decrease in interest in the game.

  (11) The light emitting lamp 21a is a dedicated means for notifying that the opening / closing blade 15 is in the open state. For this reason, when the light-emitting lamp 21a is lit, the player can expect the game ball to enter the second start port 13 by launching the game ball aiming at the second start port 13. . On the other hand, when the light-emitting lamp 21a is not lit, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being wasted by stopping the game ball from being aimed at the second start port 13. Thus, in this embodiment, it is possible to cause the player to appropriately play a game by notification by the light-emitting lamp 21a.

  (12) The light emitting lamp 21a is extinguished when the opening / closing blade 15 is in a closed state with the end of the operation according to the operation mode corresponding to the long open normal hit. For this reason, the player can clearly understand that the opening / closing blade 15 is in the closed state because the light emitting lamp 21a is turned off. That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to easily grasp the timing at which launching should be stopped in order not to waste the game ball, and it is possible to cause the player to appropriately play the game.

  (13) The light emitting lamp 21a is provided on an operation locus when the opening / closing blade 15 is opened / closed. The light-emitting lamp 21a is provided on the flow path from the time when the game ball is launched to the time when the second starting port 13 is reached. Furthermore, the light-emitting lamp 21a is provided on the same line of sight as or substantially the same as the second starting port 13. For this reason, in this embodiment, it can suppress that a player overlooks the light emission of the light emission lamp 21a.

  (14) When the opening / closing means operates in a short opening operation mode in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port 13, the light emitting lamp 21a does not emit light, and the game ball is wasted aiming at the second start port 13. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of the problem. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the player can appropriately play a game by the light emission of the light emitting lamp 21a.

  (15) The overall control CPU 31a and the lamp control CPU 34a turn on the light-emitting lamp 21a based on the normal symbol designation command that can specify the long open normal hit, and turn off the light-emitting lamp 21a based on the normal symbol end command. . According to this, for example, compared with the case where the light emitting lamp 21a is controlled based on one control command that defines both the lighting timing and the lighting timing, the main control CPU 30a, the overall control CPU 31a, and the lamp control It is possible to suppress the occurrence of a deviation in control timing with the CPU 34a. For this reason, the notification regarding the operation of the opening / closing blade 15 can be performed more effectively, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (16) When the second music is not output, that is, when the big hit game is not being played, the overall control CPU 31a releases from the speaker Sp based on the normal symbol designation command that can specify the long open normal hit Control to output the notification sound and control to turn on the light-emitting lamp 21a are performed. On the other hand, when the second music is output, that is, when the big hit game is being played, the overall control CPU 31a turns on the light-emitting lamp 21a based on the normal symbol designation command that can specify the long open normal hit. While performing the lighting control, the open notification sound is not output from the speaker Sp. According to this, it is possible to perform control in accordance with the situation of whether or not the second music is being output without increasing the types of control commands generated by the main control CPU 30a.

  (17) The overall control CPU 31a can specify a plurality of normal symbol designation commands that can specify a long open normal hit, that is, a normal symbol designation command that can specify a second normal symbol and a normal symbol that can specify a third normal symbol. The same open notification lighting command is generated for both of the designated commands. For this reason, it can suppress that the kind of control command which CPU31a for overall control produces | generates increases.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configuration and the same control content as those of the embodiment described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the redundant description thereof is omitted or simplified.

First, the notification effect in the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, instead of the notification effect of causing the light-emitting lamp 21a to emit light as the opening / closing blade 15 operates in the long open operation mode in the first embodiment described above, the game that has entered the second starting port 13 When the ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, a notification effect for causing the light emitting lamp 21a to emit light can be executed. That is, the notification effect by the light-emitting lamp 21a corresponds to a special effect, and the light-emitting lamp 21a corresponds to an effect executing means for executing the effect. In the present embodiment, the light-emitting lamp 21a is configured to emit light only when a game ball that has entered the second start port 13 is detected by the second start sensor SE2. That is, the light emitting lamp 21a in the present embodiment is a dedicated means for notifying that the game ball that has entered the second start port 13 is detected by the second start sensor SE2.

  In addition, as will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, even when a big hit game is being played, an opening notification sound is output as the opening / closing blade 15 operates in the long opening operation mode. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the big hit game is being played, even when the game ball that has entered the second start port 13 is detected by the second start sensor SE2, no release notification sound is output.

Next, control for executing the opening notification effect in the present embodiment will be described.
First, the control for executing the opening notification effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8 (a), when the main control CPU 30a wins the normal symbol winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a operates the open / close blade 15 in the open state in accordance with the operation mode based on the normal winning type. The normal electric accessory actuator A1 is controlled so as to start the operation. The main control CPU 30a generates a normal symbol designation command that can specify the lottery result of the normal symbol winning lottery and the type of the normal symbol, and outputs the command to the overall control CPU 31a.

  When the general designating command 31a is input, the overall control CPU 31a performs various controls based on the type of the normal designating command. Specifically, the general control CPU 31a generates an open sound output command for instructing the start of output of the open notification sound when the normal symbol designating command capable of specifying the long open normal hit is input, and outputs it to the sound control CPU 33a. To do. At this time, the overall control CPU 31a generates the same open sound output command regardless of whether the second normal hit or the third normal hit is a normal symbol designation command that can be specified. When the opening sound output command is input, the sound control CPU 33a controls the speaker Sp so as to start outputting the opening notification sound.

  On the other hand, although not shown, the overall control CPU 31a does not generate an open sound output command when a normal symbol designating command that can specify a short open normal hit or a normal symbol designating command that can specify a deviation is input. For this reason, the speaker Sp does not output the opening notification sound when the opening / closing blade 15 operates in the short opening operation mode.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, the main control CPU 30a is normally electrically operated so as to operate the opening / closing blade 15 in a closed state when either the first normal end condition or the second normal end condition is satisfied. The accessory actuator A1 is controlled. At this time, the main control CPU 30a generates a normal symbol end command for instructing the end of the normal hit game, and outputs it to the overall control CPU 31a.

  When the general control end command is input, the overall control CPU 31a generates an open sound stop command for instructing to stop the output of the open notification sound, and outputs it to the sound control CPU 33a. The sound control CPU 33a controls the speaker Sp so as to stop the output of the open notification sound when the open sound stop command is input.

As described above, the overall control CPU 31a and the sound control CPU 33a stop the output of the open notification sound from the speaker Sp based on the normal symbol end command.
With the control as described above, an open notification sound is output from the speaker Sp when the open / close blade 15 operates in the long open operation mode.

Next, the control for executing the incoming ball notification effect will be described.
First, the control for executing the opening notification effect when the big hit game is not being performed will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, when the main control CPU 30a inputs a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the second start sensor SE2, it indicates that the game ball has been detected by the second start sensor SE2. The second incoming command shown is generated and output to the overall control CPU 31a.

  When the overall control CPU 31a receives the second incoming command, the overall control CPU 31a generates an incoming sound output command for instructing the start of output of the incoming notification sound, and outputs it to the sound control CPU 33a. Then, when the incoming sound output command is input, the sound control CPU 33a controls the speaker Sp so as to output the incoming notification sound.

  In addition, when the second entry command is input, the overall control CPU 31a generates an entry notification lighting command for instructing lighting of the light-emitting lamp 21a and outputs it to the lamp control CPU 34a. Then, the lamp control CPU 34a controls the light emitting lamp 21a to be turned on when the incoming ball notification lighting command is input.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the overall control CPU 31a issues an incoming sound stop command for instructing to stop the output of the incoming incoming notification sound when a predetermined time has elapsed since the second incoming incoming command was input. Generate and output to the sound control CPU 33a. When the incoming sound stop command is input, the sound control CPU 33a controls the speaker Sp so as to stop the output of the incoming notification sound.

  Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the input of the second incoming command, the overall control CPU 31a generates an incoming notification notification extinguishing command for instructing to turn off the light-emitting lamp 21a and outputs it to the lamp controlling CPU 34a. Then, the lamp control CPU 34a controls the light emitting lamp 21a to be turned off when the incoming ball notification turn-off command is input.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit game is not being played, the above-described control is performed regardless of the gaming state. That is, in the present embodiment, the above-described control is performed regardless of whether the probability variation state is given or not. In the present embodiment, the above-described control is performed regardless of whether the entrance rate improvement state is applied or not.

Next, with reference to FIG. 10, a description will be given of the control for executing the incoming ball notification effect when the big hit game is being played.
As shown in FIG. 10 (a), when the main control CPU 30a receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the second start sensor SE2, as in the case where the big hit game is not being performed, Is output to the overall control CPU 31a.

  In the case of a big hit game, the overall control CPU 31a, when a second incoming command is input, generates an incoming ball notification lighting command and outputs it to the lamp control CPU 34a, while generating an incoming ball sound output command. do not do. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the big hit game is being played, the entrance notification sound is not output from the speaker Sp. That is, in the present embodiment, a situation in which a big hit game is played corresponds to a specific situation. In the present embodiment, the specific situation can be rephrased as a situation in which the second music is output from the speaker Sp, and can be rephrased as a situation in a normal state.

  On the other hand, the lamp control CPU 34a controls the light emitting lamp 21a to be lit, as in the case where the big hit game is not being executed, when a ball entering notification lighting command is input. That is, the light-emitting lamp 21a performs a notification effect when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 and when a big hit game is being played.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the overall control CPU 31a is in the big hit game, when a predetermined time elapses after the input of the second entry command, the overall control CPU 31a generates the entry notification turn-off command. Is output to the lamp control CPU 34a, but no incoming sound stop command is generated. Then, the lamp control CPU 34a controls the light-emitting lamp 21a to be turned off when the incoming ball notification turn-off command is input, as in the case where the big hit game is not being played.

  Hereinafter, the flow of the opening notification effect and the entry notification effect realized by the control described above will be described in detail. Here, the case where the open / close blade 15 operates in the long open operation mode will be described.

  First, referring to FIG. 11A, the flow of the opening notification effect and the entry notification effect when the opening / closing blade 15 is opened and a game ball enters the second starting port 13 during execution of the special symbol variation game. Will be described. During the execution of the special symbol variation game, the speaker Sp outputs the first music piece (time t20). Then, when the open / close blade 15 is moved to the open state with the start of the normal hit game based on the long open normal hit, simultaneously, the output of the open notification sound from the speaker Sp is started (time t21).

  Thereafter, when the game ball enters the second start port 13 and is detected by the second start sensor SE2, at the same time, the light emission lamp 21a is turned on and the output of the ball notification sound is started from the speaker Sp. (Time t22). Subsequently, when a predetermined time elapses after the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the light-emitting lamp 21a is turned off and the output of the incoming notification sound from the speaker Sp is stopped (time t23). Then, when the opening / closing blade 15 is moved to the closed state with the end of the normal hit game, simultaneously, the output of the opening notification sound from the speaker Sp is stopped (time t24).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11B, the flow of the opening notification effect and the entry notification effect when the opening / closing blade 15 is opened and the game ball enters the second start port 13 during the big hit game will be described. . During the big hit game, the speaker Sp outputs the second music (time t30). Then, when the opening / closing blade 15 is operated to open in accordance with the start of the normal hit game based on the long open normal hit, at the same time, the output of the open notification sound is started from the speaker Sp (time t31). In other words, an opening notification sound is output from the speaker Sp even during a big hit game.

  Thereafter, when the game ball enters the second start port 13 and is detected by the second start sensor SE2, at the same time, the light emitting lamp 21a is turned on, but no entrance notification sound is output from the speaker Sp (time point). t32). That is, when the second music piece is output from the speaker Sp, the incoming ball notification sound is not output. Subsequently, when a predetermined time elapses after the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the light emitting lamp 21a is turned off (time point t33). Then, when the opening / closing blade 15 is moved to the closed state with the end of the normal hit game, simultaneously, the output of the opening notification sound from the speaker Sp is stopped (time t34).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the opening notification sound is not output from the speaker Sp during the big hit game with respect to the incoming notification sound when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2. In other words, no entry notification sound is output from the speaker Sp in a situation where the second music is being output.

As described above in detail, this embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) and (8) described above.
(18) When the second music is being output, since the entrance notification sound when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 is not output, the effect of the second music is reduced. Can be suppressed. Therefore, the game can be more effectively enjoyed by the sound output from the speaker Sp, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (19) In the normal state, the second music may be output or not output. And even if the gaming state is the same, if the second music is output, no entry notification sound is output. For this reason, when the 2nd music is output irrespective of a game state, it can suppress that the presentation effect by a 2nd music falls.

  (20) When a big hit game is in progress, the ball notification sound is not output, so that the effect of the big hit game effect can be suppressed from decreasing. Therefore, the game during the big hit game can be more effectively enjoyed by the big hit game effect, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (21) When the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the light emitting lamp 21a is turned on even if the incoming ball notification sound is not output from the speaker Sp. The player can easily recognize that he has entered the ball.

  (22) Since the opening notification sound is output even in a situation where the ball notification sound is not output, even if it is not possible to notify the player that the game ball has entered the second start port 13, The state of the opening / closing blade 15 can be notified. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the game ball is likely to enter the second start port 13, so that the game property of allowing the game ball to enter the second start port 13 is more enjoyable. I can do it.

  (23) Since the entrance notification sound is not output when the second music is output, the effect of the second music during the big hit game is reduced by the output of the entrance notification sound. Can be suppressed. Therefore, the interest for the big hit game can be improved.

  (24) When the second music is being output, no entry notification sound is output. According to this, it is possible to entertain the gameability of continuously inserting the game ball into the second start port 13 while suppressing the effect of the performance by the second music from decreasing. Therefore, the game can be more effectively enjoyed by the sound output from the speaker Sp, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the first embodiment, when the big hit game is being played, the release notification sound may be output at a lower volume than when the big hit game is not being played. In this case, when the general control CPU 31a inputs a normal symbol designating command capable of specifying a long open normal hit during the big hit game, the central control CPU 31a starts to output the release notification sound at a lower volume than when the big hit game is not set. A control command to be instructed may be generated and output to the sound control CPU 33a.

  -In the first embodiment, when the sound control CPU 33a can specify whether or not a big hit game is being played, the general control CPU 31a does not accept a normal symbol designation command regardless of whether or not a big hit game is being played. An opening sound output command may be output upon input. In this case, the sound control CPU 33a does not output the release notification sound when the release sound output command is input during the jackpot game, or outputs the release notification sound at a lower volume than when the jackpot game is not being played. Good.

  In the second embodiment, when a big hit game is being played, the incoming ball notification sound may be output at a lower volume than when the big hit game is not being played. In this case, the overall control CPU 31a generates a control command instructing that, when a second incoming command is input during the big hit game, the output of the incoming notification sound is started at a lower volume than when the big hit game is not being executed. And output to the sound control CPU 33a.

  In the second embodiment, when the sound control CPU 33a can specify whether or not a big hit game is being played, the overall control CPU 31a can determine whether or not the second incoming command The incoming sound output command may be output in response to the input. In this case, when the input sound output command is input during the big hit game, the sound control CPU 33a does not output the incoming ball notification sound, or outputs the incoming ball notification sound at a lower volume than when not in the big hit game. It is good to control.

  In each embodiment, whether or not the opening notification sound and the entry notification sound are output according to the gaming state may be different. That is, either one or both of the opening notification sound and the entry notification sound may not be output from the speaker Sp in a specific gaming state.

  For example, the speaker Sp may not output the opening notification sound and the entrance notification sound in the normal state. The normal state is a state in which the opening / closing blade 15 is less likely to operate in the open state than the state in which the entrance rate is improved, so that the expectation for the game ball to enter the second start port 13 is low. On the other hand, according to this separate example, in the normal state, since the opening notification sound and the entrance notification sound are not output, the difference from the entrance rate improved state can be made more conspicuous. It is possible to more effectively improve the interest when the sphere improvement state is given.

  In addition, for example, when the entrance rate improvement state is given from the speaker Sp, the opening notification sound and the entrance notification sound may not be output. In the state where the entrance rate is improved, the opening / closing blade 15 is easily moved to the open state, and the game ball is easy to enter the second start port 13. In this case, when the opening notification sound and the entrance notification sound are output, there may be a case where the user feels bothered. On the other hand, according to this example, since the opening notification sound and the entrance notification sound are not output during the entrance rate improvement state, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  Also, for example, as the entrance rate improvement state, the first entrance rate improvement state in which the entrance rate of the game balls to the second start port 13 per unit time is higher than the non-entrance rate improvement state, You may provide the 2nd entrance rate improvement state in which the entrance rate of the game ball to the 2nd starting port 13 per unit time is higher than the entrance rate improvement state. The speaker Sp may not output the opening notification sound and the entrance notification sound when the speaker Sp is in one of the first entrance rate improvement state and the second entrance rate improvement state. According to this, about a plurality of entrance rate improvement states, a difference can be made more conspicuous and a player's interest can be improved.

  -Moreover, in each embodiment, whether an opening | release alert | report sound and a ball | bowl alert sound are output according to a game state and the sound under output may differ. That is, when the speaker Sp is in a specific gaming state and a predetermined sound is being output, either one or both of the opening notification sound and the entry notification sound should not be output. May be. For example, when the speaker Sp is in a normal state and the second music is being output, either one or both of the opening notification sound and the entrance notification sound is not output. Also good.

  In each embodiment, the second music piece may be output during a part of the big hit game. In this case, in the first embodiment, the opening notification sound may not be output from the speaker Sp in a situation where a big hit game is being performed and the second music is being output. Similarly, in the second embodiment, the entrance notification sound may not be output from the speaker Sp in a situation where a big hit game is being performed and the second music is being output. In other words, a situation in which a big hit game is being played and the second music is being output may be set as the specific situation.

  -In each embodiment, the 2nd music may be output also in periods other than during a big hit game. In this case, in the first embodiment, the opening notification sound may not be output from the speaker Sp in a situation where the second music is output regardless of whether or not the big hit game is being played. Similarly, in the second embodiment, the entry notification sound may not be output from the speaker Sp in a situation where the second music is being output regardless of whether or not the big hit game is being played. .

  In each embodiment, the speaker Sp may output an opening notification sound for notifying that the opening / closing blade 15 is in an open state instead of or in addition to the opening notification sound. In this case, the speaker Sp does not have to be output from the speaker Sp when the big hit game is being played, or the release warning sound is output regardless of whether the big hit game or the big hit game is being played. It may be output.

  -In each embodiment, you may change suitably the timing which starts the output of an open | release alert | report sound, and the timing which stops. For example, the output of the opening notification sound may be stopped before the opening / closing blade 15 is closed while the output is started when the opening / closing blade 15 is opened. In addition, for example, the output of the opening notification sound is started when the opening / closing blade 15 starts an operation to change from the closed state to the opened state, while the output is stopped when the opening / closing blade 15 is opened. Good. In this case, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed by continuously outputting the opening notification sound for a long period of time while making it easy to recognize the state of the opening / closing blade 15 by the output of the opening notification sound.

  In each embodiment, the type of open notification sound output from the speaker Sp may be varied according to the type of normal hit. For example, from the speaker Sp, when the open / close blade 15 is opened in the normal hit game based on the second normal hit, the first open notification sound is output, while the normal hit based on the third normal hit is output. When the opening / closing blade 15 is in an open state in the game, a second release notification sound may be output. In this case, the general control CPU 31a opens differently depending on whether an ordinary symbol designation command that can identify the second ordinary hit is input or an ordinary symbol designation command that can specify the third ordinary hit. The sound output command may be output to the sound control CPU 33a. Similarly, the type of incoming notification sound output from the speaker Sp may be varied according to the type of normal hit, and the light emission mode of the light emitting lamp 21a may be varied.

  In each embodiment, the main control CPU 30a generates different normal symbol end commands depending on whether the normal hit game based on the long open normal hit is ended or the normal hit game based on the short open normal hit is ended. May be. In this case, when the general control CPU 31a inputs a normal symbol end command that can specify that the normal hit game based on the short open normal hit is to be ended, the general control CPU 31a does not generate an open sound stop command or an open notification turn-off command. Good. In other words, the overall control CPU 31a may not generate an open sound stop command or an open notification turn-off command when the open notification sound is not output from the speaker Sp or when the light emitting lamp 21a is not turned on. . Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a normal symbol end command when ending the normal hit game based on the long open normal hit, while ending the normal hit game based on the short open normal hit, The normal symbol end command may not be generated.

  In each embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 when the opening / closing blade 15 is operating in the short opening operation mode, the speaker Sp is not output from the entry notification sound. Good.

  In each embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a may generate the incoming sound stop command based on a specific command input from the main control CPU 30a. Further, in the second embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a may generate the incoming ball notification turn-off command based on a specific command input from the main control CPU 30a. In this case, the main control CPU 30a generates a specific command and outputs it to the overall control CPU 31a when a predetermined time elapses after outputting the second incoming ball command. Then, when the general control CPU 31a inputs a specific command, it may generate a pitched sound stop command or a pitched notification turn-off command. According to this, the control timing is shifted between the main control CPU 30a and the overall control CPU 31a and the sound control CPU 33a, or between the main control CPU 30a, the overall control CPU 31a and the lamp control CPU 34a. Can be suppressed. In this other example, the passage of a predetermined time after the generation of the second incoming command corresponds to the establishment of the predetermined condition.

  -In each embodiment, you may change suitably the entrance opening made into the object of output of an open | release alert | report sound or an entrance alert sound. For example, an opening notification sound may be output when the grand prize opening 14 is opened (the grand prize opening door 16 is in an open state), or the game ball is played by the count sensor SE3 in the big prize opening 14. An incoming ball notification sound may be output in response to the detection.

  In addition, when a game notification sound is output when a game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3 in the big winning opening 14, a game ball exceeding a specified number is entered during one round game ( When there is a so-called over-winning), a ball notification sound may be output. On the other hand, when the number of game balls entered is less than the prescribed number, the entry notification sound is not output, or the entry notification sound is output at a lower volume than when there are more game balls entered. You may be made to do.

  -In each embodiment, it is good also as a different entrance to the entrance which makes the object of output of an open notification sound, and the entrance which makes the object of output of an entrance notification sound. For example, when the second start port 13 is opened (the opening / closing blade 15 is in the open state), an opening notification sound is output, while the game ball is played by the first start sensor SE1 in the first start port 12. An incoming ball notification sound may be output in response to the detection. In this case, the first start port 12 corresponds to a first entrance port, and the second start port 13 corresponds to a second entrance port. Further, the first start sensor SE1 corresponds to detection means.

  -In each embodiment, the arrangement position of the light emission part 21 may be changed suitably. For example, you may arrange | position at the 2nd starting port 13 or the opening-and-closing blade 15 itself. Further, it may be disposed at a position that serves as a mark for launching the game ball in order to reach the second start port 13. That is, the light emitting unit 21 only needs to be disposed at a position where it can be notified that the opening / closing blade 15 is in an open state or that the second starting sensor SE2 has detected a game ball.

  -In 1st Embodiment, the light emission lamp 21a does not need to be an exclusive means to alert | report that the opening-and-closing blade 15 operate | moves in a long open operation mode, for example, the game ball was detected by 2nd start sensor SE2. At other times, such as when a big hit game is awarded, the light may be emitted. In this case, when the light-emitting lamp 21a emits light when the opening / closing blade 15 operates in the long open operation mode, the light-emitting lamp 21a may emit light in a dedicated light-emitting mode that is different from the time when light is emitted at other times. Here, the light emission mode refers to a color at the time of light emission, lighting time, timing of lighting and extinguishing, and the like. According to this, even when the opening / closing blade 15 operates in the long opening operation mode, the player is notified that the opening / closing blade 15 operates in the long opening operation mode while effectively using the light-emitting lamp 21a. Can be easily recognized. Similarly, in the second embodiment, the light emitting lamp 21a may not be a dedicated means for notifying that the game ball that has entered the second start port 13 is detected by the second start sensor SE2.

  In each embodiment, the normal hit type may be changed as appropriate. For example, short normal opening hits may not be provided, and all normal hits may be long open normal hits that allow the game balls to enter the second starting port 13. Moreover, you may provide the normal hit which provides the normal hit game in which the opening-and-closing blade 15 is opened several times. For example, a short opening in which the opening / closing blade 15 is opened only for a short time during which a game ball cannot substantially enter the second start port 13, and a longer time for the opening / closing blade 15 to be opened than the short opening. You may provide the normal hit which provides the normal hit game which the opening-and-closing blade 15 operate | moves in the operation | movement aspect in which the opening | release of multiple times including opening is performed. At this time, the speaker Sp may continuously output an opening notification sound from the start to the end of the normal hit game, or only during a period in which the opening / closing blade 15 is open during the normal hit game. A notification sound may be output. In this case, every time the opening / closing blade 15 is opened, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command indicating that the opening / closing blade 15 has been opened, and outputs it to the overall control CPU 31a. It is preferable to generate a closing command indicating that the opening / closing blade 15 is in the closed state each time the closing blade 15 is closed, and output the generated closing command to the overall control CPU 31a. The general control CPU 31a generates an open sound output command every time an open command is input and outputs it to the sound control CPU 33a, and generates an open sound stop command every time a close command is input. It is good to output to CPU33a. In addition, during the normal hit game, the speaker Sp may not output the opening notification sound when the short opening is performed, and may output the opening notification sound when the long opening is performed. Similarly, in the first embodiment, the light-emitting lamp 21a may be continuously lit from the start to the end of the normal hit game, or the period during which the open / close blade 15 is open during the normal hit game. Only light up. In addition, the light-emitting lamp 21a may not be lit when a short opening is performed during a normal hit game, but may be lit when a long opening is performed.

  In each embodiment, as the opening notification effect, an effect different from the output of the opening notification sound from the speaker Sp and the light emission of the light emitting lamp 21a may be executed. For example, you may perform the effect which alert | reports that the opening-and-closing blade 15 will be in an open state by the display of the image in the image display part GH of the effect display apparatus 11 as an open notification effect. In this case, the effect display device 11 corresponds to an effect executing unit, and the display of an image on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 corresponds to a specific effect. That is, the specific effect may not be a light emission effect, and the effect execution means may not be a means for executing the effect by light emission of the light emitting unit.

  In each embodiment, an effect different from the output of the entrance notification sound from the speaker Sp and the light emission of the light emitting lamp 21a may be executed as the entrance notification effect. For example, an effect of notifying that the game ball has been detected by the second start sensor SE2 by displaying an image on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 may be executed as the entry notification effect. In this case, the effect display device 11 corresponds to an effect executing unit, and the display of an image on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 corresponds to a special effect. That is, the special effect may not be a light emission effect, and the effect execution unit may not be a unit that executes the effect by light emission of the light emitting unit.

  -In each embodiment, you may change suitably the structure of the light emission part 21 and the light emission lamp 21a. For example, the light-emitting lamp 21a emits various notifications by causing the second start port 13 or the vicinity of the second start port 13 to emit light by reflected light obtained by reflecting light emitted from the light-emitting lamp 21a at a predetermined reflection position. It may be a light emitting means (so-called indirect illumination). In this case, the portion that emits light by the reflected light of the light emitting lamp 21a corresponds to the light emitting portion. Further, for example, the light-emitting lamp 21a is provided on a transparent plate-like member provided on the front surface of the game board YB and at least a part of the outer periphery of the plate-like member, and the light is placed in the plate-like member. A light guide plate having a light-emitting body that introduces light. Then, by radiating light introduced into the plate-like member from the light emitter toward the player by a so-called edge light system, the position overlapping the second start port 13 or the second start is viewed from the player. Various notifications may be performed by displaying an image in the vicinity of the mouth 13. In this case, the portion where the image is displayed on the plate-like member corresponds to the light emitting portion. That is, in each embodiment, the light emitting means may not be provided in the vicinity of the second start opening 13 or the second start opening 13, and the light emitting unit that emits light by the light emitting means is the second start opening. What is necessary is just to be provided in the vicinity of the opening | mouth 13 or the 2nd starting opening | mouth 13.

  In each embodiment, the light emitting unit 21 may be a member such as a lens provided in the light emitting lamp 21a itself. That is, in each embodiment, the light-emitting lamp 21a itself may be disposed in the vicinity of the opening / closing blade 15 in the game board YB.

  Each embodiment may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called V-probability changing machine) that gives a probability change state when a game ball passes a specific area. In addition, each embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that gives a probable state until the next jackpot is awarded. In this case, it is good to have a big hit that does not give a probability variation state. In addition, for example, it may be embodied in a pachinko game in which the probability variation state is ended when the falling lottery is won. Further, the present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not have a probability changing function.

Each embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not have a ball entry rate improving function.
In each embodiment, some or all of the overall control board 31, the display control board 32, the sound control board 33, and the lamp control board 34 may be the same board.

  In each embodiment, the configuration of the overall control board 31 may be omitted. For example, a control command may be output from the main control board 30 to the display control board 32, the sound control board 33, the lamp control board 34, or the like. Further, for example, a sub-control board having all the functions of the display control board 32, the sound control board 33, and the lamp control board 34 is provided, and the sub-control board receives a control command input from the main control board 30. Based on the effect display device 11, the speaker Sp, and the decoration lamp La may be controlled. Further, for example, a sound lamp control board having both functions of the sound control board 33 and the lamp control board 34 may be provided, and the sound lamp control board may control the speaker Sp and the decoration lamp La. In this case, a control command may be output from the main control board 30 to the display control board 32, or a control command may be output from the sound lamp control board to the display control board 32.

  In each embodiment, the first start port 12 may be omitted. In this case, the second start port 13 may be configured such that a game ball can enter even when the opening / closing blade 15 is in a closed state.

  Each embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses a plurality of types of special symbols. In this case, when a game ball enters the first start port 12, the start condition of the special symbol variation game using the first special symbol is established, while the game ball enters the second start port 13. The starting condition of the special symbol variation game using the second special symbol may be established when triggered by the ball.

-Each embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only special symbols.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In the case where the open / close means that can be in the closed state and in the open state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the ball entrance than in the closed state is provided. As for the opening sound, the opening sound is output even in the specific situation.

  (B) The specific situation sound is output during the big hit game.

  SE2 ... second start sensor (detection means), Sp ... speaker (output means), 13 ... second start opening (entrance), 15 ... opening / closing blades (opening / closing means), 21 ... light emitting section 21 (light emitting section), 21a ... Light-emitting lamp (production execution means, light-emitting means), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (opening / closing control means, information generating means), 31 ... general control board, 31a ... general control CPU (control means) , Instruction means), 33 ... sound control board, 33a ... sound control CPU (control means, sound control means), 34 ... lamp control board, 34a ... CPU for lamp control (control means, light emission control means).

Claims (4)

An entrance where game balls can enter,
Detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the entrance,
An opening / closing means capable of taking a closed state and an open state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the entrance than the closed state;
Output means for outputting sound;
A light emitting means for emitting light from the light emitting unit ,
The opening / closing means can be opened and closed in a predetermined specific operation mode,
The specific operation mode is an operation mode in which the opening / closing means is opened at least once.
The light emitting part of the light emitting means is provided in the vicinity of the opening and closing means or the opening and closing means,
The light emitting means is configured to cause the light emitting section to emit light when the opening / closing means operates in the specific operation mode, and to turn off the light emitting unit triggered by the end of the specific operation mode,
From the output means,
As for the detection sound when the game ball is detected by the detection means, when the specific situation sound is output, the detection sound is not output, or when the specific situation sound is not output , the detection sound The detection sound is output at a volume lower than the volume when the is output ,
As for the opening sound when the opening / closing means operates in the specific operation mode, when the specific situation sound is output, the opening sound is not output or when the specific situation sound is not output. The opening sound is output at a volume lower than the volume when the opening sound is output ,
The light emitting means can emit the light emitting unit even when the specific situation sound is output from the output means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific situation sound can be output during a specific gaming state .   An entrance where game balls can enter,
  Detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the entrance,
  An opening / closing means capable of taking a closed state and an open state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the entrance than the closed state;
  An opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing means;
  Output means for outputting sound;
  A light emitting means for emitting light from the light emitting unit;
  Information generating means for generating information;
  Control means for performing various controls based on the information generated by the information generation means,
  The opening / closing control means is capable of controlling the opening / closing means to open and close in a predetermined specific operation mode,
  The light emitting part of the light emitting means is provided in the vicinity of the entrance or the entrance,
  The information generating means
  While generating detection information when a game ball is detected by the detection means,
  When the opening / closing means operates in the specific operation mode, the first operation information is generated, and the second operation information is generated in response to the end of the specific operation mode,
  The control means includes
  While the detection information is input, while outputting the detection sound from the output means,
  When the first operation information is input, an open sound is output from the output means and the light emitting unit of the light emitting unit is caused to emit light. When the second operation information is input, the light emitting unit of the light emitting unit is turned off. Is supposed to let
  From the output means,
  When the specific sound is output for the detection sound, the detection sound is not output, or when the specific sound is not output, the volume is lower than the sound volume when the detection sound is output The detection sound is output at
  For the open sound, when the specific condition sound is output, the open sound is not output, or when the specific sound is not output, the volume is smaller than the volume when the open sound is output The opening sound is output at volume,
  Even when the specific situation sound is output from the output means, when the first operation information is input, the light emitting unit of the light emitting means is configured to emit light,
  The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific situation sound can be output during a specific gaming state.   An entrance where game balls can enter,
  Detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the entrance,
  An opening / closing means capable of taking a closed state and an open state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the entrance than the closed state;
  An opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing means;
  Output means for outputting sound;
  A light emitting means for emitting light from the light emitting unit;
  Information generating means for generating information;
  Control means for performing various controls based on the information generated by the information generation means,
  The opening / closing control means is capable of controlling the opening / closing means to open and close in a predetermined specific operation mode,
  The light emitting part of the light emitting means is provided in the vicinity of the entrance or the entrance,
  The information generating means
  While generating detection information when a game ball is detected by the detection means,
  When the opening / closing means operates in the specific operation mode, the first operation information is generated, and the second operation information is generated in response to the end of the specific operation mode,
  The control means includes
  While the detection information is input, while outputting the detection sound from the output means,
  When the first operation information is input, the light emitting unit of the light emitting unit emits light, and when the second operation information is input, the light emitting unit of the light emitting unit is turned off.
  From the output means,
  When the specific sound is output for the detection sound, the detection sound is not output, or when the specific sound is not output, the volume is lower than the sound volume when the detection sound is output The detection sound is output at
  The control means includes
  Instruction means for generating predetermined instruction information based on the information generated by the information generation means;
  Light emission control means for controlling the light emission means based on the instruction information generated by the instruction means, and
  There are a plurality of types of the first operation information,
  The instruction information includes light emission instruction information for instructing light emission of the light emitting unit of the light emitting means,
  The instruction means generates the same light emission instruction information for a plurality of information that is at least a part of the first operation information,
  The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific situation sound can be output during a specific gaming state. A jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game when winning a jackpot in the winning lottery,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the specific gaming state is a gaming state when the jackpot game is given .

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