JP6564245B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine capable of playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player There is something that was configured. Furthermore, variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means becomes a specific display result, a predetermined game value Is configured to give to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player starts variable display of identification information by the variable display device by operating the start lever, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time determined in advance from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. In accordance with the display result derived when the game is stopped, a winning occurs, a predetermined game medium determined in advance according to the winning is paid out, and when a specific winning occurs, a player is given a predetermined gaming value as a gaming state. There is one that is configured to be in a state to be given to (so called slot machine).

  The winning value means that a winning ball is paid out or a score or a prize is given in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who is easy to win, and for the player. For example, a right to be advantageous can be generated, and a condition for paying out a winning ball can be easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started by variable display means based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. In this case, a “big hit (favorable state)” occurs. The derived display is to stop and display the symbol. When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  Some such gaming machines are configured to be able to output sound using a plurality of sound output channels. For example, in Patent Document 1, when sound output is performed using a plurality of sound output channels, when the total number of sound effect data to be newly reproduced and sound effect data being reproduced exceeds a limit number, It is described that the reproduction of the sound effect data satisfying a predetermined stop condition is stopped so that the total number of the sound effect data reproduced simultaneously is equal to or less than the limit number.

JP 2012-170647 A (paragraph 0103-0104, FIG. 14)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the sound output during reproduction is stopped halfway, there is a possibility that the sound output is likely to be uncomfortable and the interest in the game may be reduced.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a sense of incongruity in sound output and prevent a decrease in interest in games.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and is a specific channel common as a sound output channel (for example, eight audio reproduction channels provided in the AMM decoder 714). (For example, channel Ch0), a sound output means (for example, speaker 27) capable of outputting at least a first sound (for example, a warning sound) and a second sound (for example, a notification sound), and a special notification (for example, Special notification executing means capable of executing left-handed notification (for example, when execution of left-handed notification is determined in step S8003 in the production control microcomputer 100, a process table corresponding to the left-handed notification is selected in step S8004) a portion) for performing the steps S8006, S802 and comprises, sound output means, the variable display of the first identification information While it is possible to output a first sound in the case of rows, in the case of performing the variable display of the second identification information without outputting a first sound (for example, presentation control microcomputer 100, when Y in step S6001 While the notice effect A with the notice sound can be determined in step S6002, the notice effect B without the notice sound can be decided in step S6003 when the answer is N in step S6001. is capable of executing a special notification by mode to output a second sound to the sound output means in the case of executing the variable display of the second identification information, the audible output means in the case of executing the variable display of the first identification information Special notification can be executed in a mode that does not include the output of two sounds (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 performs step S6501). In the case of N, left-handed notification B with a notification sound may be determined in step S6506, while in the case of Y in step S6501, left-handed notification A without notification sound may be determined in step S6504. ). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a sense of incongruity from occurring in the sound output and to prevent the interest in the game from decreasing.
The variable display of the first identification information can be executed based on the passage of the game medium through the first start area, and the variable display of the second identification information based on the passage of the game medium through the second start area. a variable display execution means which can perform a first starting region, game medium that has passed through the first path of the game area is provided to be passed, the second start-up region is passed through the second path of the game area According to a mode in which the game medium is provided so that it can pass through, and the special notification execution means outputs a second sound when performing variable display of the second identification information in a state where the game medium is to be launched toward the first path. The special notification may be executed, and when the variable display of the first identification information is executed, the special notification may be executed in a mode that does not include the output of the second sound.

(Means 2) The means 1 can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and the sound output means is in a notice effect for notifying that the advantageous state is controlled as the first sound. A production sound (for example, a warning sound) is output (for example, when the production control microcomputer 100 decides to execute the notice production A in step S6002, as shown in FIG. The notice effect A may be executed in a mode of outputting sound). According to such a configuration, the effect produced by the sound output can be improved by outputting the effect sound in the notice effect as the first sound.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the sound output means outputs an error notification sound (for example, a left-handed notification sound) as the second sound (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 performs step S6506). When execution of the left-handed notification B is determined, as shown in FIG. 9 (2-2), the left-handed notification B may be configured to output a notification sound. According to such a configuration, fraud countermeasures can be taken by outputting an error notification sound as the second sound.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) are executed. Variable display execution means (for example, a part for controlling the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b by the game control microcomputer 560), the first state is variable in the first identification information It is a state in which display is being performed (for example, a state in which variable display of the first special symbol is being performed), and a second state is a state in which variable display of the second identification information is being performed (for example, second It may be configured to be in a state where a special symbol variation display is being executed. According to such a configuration, the specific channel can be appropriately used according to the state.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, control is performed to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when an advantageous condition (for example, derivation display of a big hit symbol) is established. A variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 20 (big prize opening) that can be changed between an open state in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) is easy to win and a closed state in which the game medium is difficult to win). ) And, in an advantageous state, at least one of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed after the variable winning means is opened, or the game medium has won an upper limit number of winnings (for example, 10). Variable entry that executes a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 rounds) of an open game (for example, a round game in the big hit game state) that can be changed to a closed state when the is established Control means (for example, the part that controls the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in the game control microcomputer 560) and one open game, the number of game media is larger than the maximum number of winnings, and the variable winning means is won (for example, over winning) And the like, for example, in the second embodiment, the over-winning notification process in the production control microcomputer 100 can be performed. The notification effect executing means includes a second winning number that is the next winning after the first winning number and the first winning number (for example, eleventh) that are larger than the upper limit winning number. The notification effect is executed using a sound output channel that is different from the (for example, the twelfth) prize (for example, in the second embodiment) The effect control microcomputer 100 executes the first notification effect on the reproduction channel Ch0 at the eleventh (over winning first item) and the second on the reproduction channel Ch1 at the twelfth (over winning second item). The notification effect may be executed). According to such a configuration, the notification effect can be executed on different channels for the first winning number that is larger than the upper limit winning number and the second winning number that is the next winning of the first winning number. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the player. In addition, the notification effect can be executed even when a winning greater than the upper limit winning number occurs at a short interval.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of IC for speech synthesis. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a left-handed alert | report setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a notice effect and left-handed alert | report. It is a time chart which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement etc. in the jackpot game state in 2nd Embodiment.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). Is attached to the stick controller 122 that can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). In addition, a member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 has a predetermined instruction by a player's pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A push button 120 that can be operated is provided.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol after the effect symbol, a special symbol described later, and a normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information. Is also provided. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed.

  A winning device having a first start winning opening 13 is provided on the lower left side of the game area 7. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second start winning opening 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below the right side of the game area 7. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. Further, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning port 14 (or is difficult to win). Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. ing. In addition, it replaces with the 1st reservation memory display part 18c and the 2nd reservation memory display part 18d, and the total number (total number of reservation memory) which is the sum total of the 1st reservation memory number and the 2nd reservation memory number is displayed. You may comprise so that a memory | storage display part may be provided.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided below the effect display device 9. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 provided on the right side of the game area 7 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation is a big hit, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probability variation state), and the game ball is likely to start and win (that is, special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and effects). The display device 9 shifts to a high base state that is a gaming state controlled so that a variable display execution condition on the display device 9 is easily established (in this embodiment, shifts to a time-short state). In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 will be hit is increased. Or, it may be configured to shift to the high base state by shifting to the normal symbol short time state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. Furthermore, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state). In addition, it is easier to win a start by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). You may make it move to a base state.

  As described above, when the gaming state is controlled to the high base state, the frequency of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 being in the open state is increased, and it becomes easier to win the second start winning opening 14. In this embodiment, since the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14 are provided on the right side of the game area 7, when the game state is controlled to the high base state, the player It is advantageous to operate the hitting operation handle 5 aiming at the right side of the game area 7 (so-called right hit). On the other hand, when the gaming state is controlled to a low base state (a state in which the game state is not controlled to the high base state), the first start winning opening is easier to win than the second starting winning opening 14. In this embodiment, since the first start winning opening 13 is provided on the left side of the game area 7, when the game state is controlled to the low base state, the player It is more advantageous to operate the hitting operation handle 5 (so-called left-handed) aiming at the left side of the region 7.

  In this embodiment, if both the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, both the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory are accumulated). If so, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is controlled to the high base state, the frequency of winning the second start winning opening 14 is extremely high, and the variable display of the second special symbol is almost continuously executed. It will be in a state to be. On the other hand, when the gaming state is controlled to the low base state, the frequency of winning the first start winning opening 13 is higher than the second starting winning opening 14, and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. The ratio becomes higher. The variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are not executed with priority, but in the order of winning in the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. You may comprise so that the variable display of 1 special symbol and the variable display of 2nd special symbol may be performed.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied).

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols is performed. The effect control means controls display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35 and controls sound output from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal indicating that the player's operation action to the trigger button 121, the operation stick, and the push button 120 of the stick controller 122 has been detected, to the trigger sensor 125, the tilt direction sensor unit 123, and the push button 120. Input from the sensor 124 via the input ports 106 and 107. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the speech synthesis IC 703. The voice synthesis IC 703 is an automatic performance LSI having both an SSG sound source and a high-performance compressed voice playback function. In the configuration shown in FIG. 4, the CPU interface 711 is an interface for connecting to the effect control CPU 101 via the output port 104 and the input driver 702, and inputs information and signals from the effect control CPU 101. The CPU interface 711 includes / SEL (interface mode selection terminal), S6M (CPU interface mode selection terminal), / CS (chip select signal input terminal), / WR (write enable signal input terminal), ENA (enable signal or write enable). Signal input terminal), AD (address data selection signal input terminal) and CD0 to CD7 (command data input terminal from CPU: data bus) are connected.

  The timing generation circuit 712 is a circuit for generating a clock for determining processing timing, and includes XI (crystal oscillator connection terminal or external clock input terminal), XO (crystal oscillator connection terminal), and CLKO (clock output terminal). And the terminal of / RESET (reset input terminal) is connected.

  The external ROM interface 713 is an interface for connecting to an audio data ROM (external ROM) 704, and inputs and outputs information and signals to and from the audio data ROM 704. The external ROM interface 713 is connected to terminals MA00 to MA23 (address bus), MD00 to MD15 (data bus), and MBMD (data bus width selection signal input terminal). The external ROM interface 713 outputs an address from the terminals of MA00 to MA23 to the audio data ROM 704, and reads data from the audio data ROM 704 from the terminals of MD00 to MD15.

  The AMM decoder 714 reads phrase data compressed in the AMM data format from the voice data ROM 704 via the external ROM interface 713 in accordance with a command (command) from the effect control CPU 101, and decodes the read phrase data into PCM data ( Decrypt, decompress). In addition, the AMM decoder 714 has a function of controlling volume, pan (a function for setting a position (direction) where sound can be heard in stereo reproduction), and bass boost (bass emphasis) in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 101 for effect control. I have. In this embodiment, the AMM decoder 714 is provided with eight channels as audio reproduction channels, and can reproduce eight independent phrases simultaneously.

  The SSG sound source 715 is composed of three series of pulse generators, one series of noise generators and envelope generators, and generates various complex sounds (three square waves + one noise) such as sound effects and alarms. Is possible.

  The digital output interface 716 is an interface for digitally outputting the phrase data decoded into PCM data by the AMM decoder 714. The digital output interface 716 is connected to terminals of LRO (word clock digital output terminal), BCO (bit clock digital output terminal), and SDO (phrase data digital output terminal).

  The DA converter operational amplifier 717 is a circuit that converts the phrase data decoded into PCM data by the AMM decoder 714 into analog data, amplifies the converted analog data, and outputs the analog data. The DA converter operational amplifier 717 is connected to AOL (L channel analog output terminal) and AOR (R channel analog output terminal) terminals.

  To the OR circuit 718, an AMM decoder 714 and an SSG sound source 715 are connected to the input side, and a terminal of / PLAY is output. The terminal of / PLAY becomes low level when any one of the reproduction channels of the AMM decoder 714 and the SSG sound source 715 is being reproduced. High when all playback channels are stopped.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 performs various effect controls for each timer interruption at a predetermined interval (for example, 4 ms). Execute the process. The effect control CPU 101 performs, for example, effect control process processing, and selects a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and the effect display device 9 and the frame Control of each effect device such as the LED 28 and the speaker 27 is executed.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the effect control process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command (effect control command for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol) is received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801).

  Production symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the production symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805).

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S807).

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. When the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from a variation pattern command storage area (an area for storing a variation pattern command received from the game control microcomputer 560) provided in the RAM ( Step S8000). Next, the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command read in step S8000 and the display result designation command storage area provided in the RAM (the area for storing the display result designation command received from the game control microcomputer 560). Data (that is, the received display result designation command (decision result on whether to win or not, decision result on whether to win or not, effect control command to designate the decision result of jackpot type)) Accordingly, the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, missed symbol) is determined (step S8001).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute various notice effects (effects for notifying that the game is controlled to be in an advantageous state (big hit game state)) in the effect display device 9 during the effect symbol variation display. The notice effect setting process for setting the effect mode of the notice effect is executed (step S8002). Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a left-handed notification setting process for setting execution of a left-handed notification for prompting the player to operate the hitting ball operating handle 5 aiming at the left side of the game area 7. (Step S8003).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect or the left-handed notice when executing the change pattern, the notice effect or the left-handed notice (step S8004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8005).

  The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. The process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect part is executed (step S8006). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8007). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8008).

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the notice effect setting process (step S8002) in the effect symbol variation start process. In the notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not it is the time to start the variable display of the first special symbol this time (step S6001). Whether or not the first special symbol variation display is started is, for example, whether or not an effect control command for designating the start of the first special symbol variation display has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. It can be determined by checking.

  If the first special symbol variation display is to be started (Y in step S6001), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the notice effect A (step S6002). On the other hand, if the variable display of the first special symbol is not started (that is, if the variable display of the second special symbol is started (N in step S6001)), the effect control CPU 101 performs the notice effect B. It is determined whether or not to execute (step S6003). In steps S6002 and S6003, the effect control CPU 101 executes the notice effect A or the notice effect B by executing a lottery process using a random number for determining whether to execute the notice effect. Decide whether or not.

  The notice effect A is a notice effect that is executed in such a manner that a predetermined notice sound is output from the speaker 27. In this embodiment, the notice effect A may be executed in the effect symbol change display when the first special symbol change display is executed, and if the notice effect A is determined to be executed, the effect is shown. In step S8004 of the symbol variation start process, a process table corresponding to the notice effect A is selected and the effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect part, various lamps as an effect part, and the speaker 27 as an effect part). By being controlled, the notice effect A is executed during the variation display of the effect symbol. In this embodiment, when the notice effect A is executed, a predetermined notice sound is output from the speaker 27 using the channel Ch0 among the eight audio reproduction channels provided in the AMM decoder 714. Is done.

  The notice effect B is a notice effect that is executed in such a manner that a predetermined notice display is displayed on the effect display device 9 without the output of the notice sound from the speaker 27. In this embodiment, when the change display of the second special symbol is executed, the notice effect B may be executed in the change display of the effect symbol. When the execution of the notice effect B is determined, the effect In step S8004 of the symbol variation start process, a process table corresponding to the notice effect B is selected and the effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect part, various lamps as an effect part, and the speaker 27 as an effect part). By being controlled, the notice effect B is executed during the change display of the effect symbol.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the left-handed notification setting process (step S8003) in the effect symbol variation start process. In the left-handed notification setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not it is the time to start the variable display of the first special symbol this time (step S6501).

  If the first special symbol variation display is to be started (Y in step S6501), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the gaming state is the low base state (step S6502). Whether or not the gaming state is in the low base state is determined by, for example, an effect control command for designating the low base state from the game control microcomputer 560 (for example, an effect designating that the game state is in the normal state) This can be determined by confirming whether or not a control command may be received. If it is in the low base state, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the passing of the game ball to the gate 32 or the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening 14 is detected (step S6503). Whether or not the passing of the game ball to the gate 32 or the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening 14 is detected, for example, the passing of the game ball to the gate 32 or the second starting winning opening 14 is determined. A step of transmitting an effect control command designating the passing of the game ball from the game control microcomputer 560 to the gate 32 or the winning of the game ball to the second start winning port 14 when the game ball winning is detected; In S6503, it can be determined by confirming whether or not the effect control command is received.

  If the passing of the game ball to the gate 32 or the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening 14 is detected (Y in step S6503), the effect control CPU 101 determines execution of the left-handed notification A ( Step S6504). In other words, the fact that the passing of the game ball to the gate 32 or the winning of the game ball to the second start winning port 14 is detected when the first special symbol is being displayed in the low base state means that the game area The hitting operation handle 5 is operated (right-handed) aiming at the right side of the game area 7 even though the hitting operation handle 5 is to be operated (left-handed) aiming at the left of 7. That's what it means. Therefore, in order to prompt the player to operate the left ball operation handle 5 toward the left side of the game area 7 (left strike), execution of the left strike notification A is determined. If the first special symbol variation display is to be started, a left-handed notification is made only on the condition that a game ball has passed to the gate 32 or a game ball winning to the second start winning opening 14 has been detected. You may comprise so that execution of A may be determined. In such a configuration, the determination process in step S6502 is not necessary.

  On the other hand, if the variable display of the first special symbol is not started (that is, if the variable display of the second special symbol is started (N in step S6501)), the effect control CPU 101 has a gaming state. It is confirmed whether or not the low base state is set (step S6505). If it is in the low base state, the CPU 101 for effect control determines execution of the left-handed notification B (step S6506). That is, the fact that the second special symbol variation display is executed even though the gaming state is in the low base state means that the batting operation handle 5 should be operated (left-handed) aiming at the left side of the gaming area 7. In spite of the period, the ball operation handle 5 is operated (right-handed) aiming at the right side of the game area 7, and the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, in order to urge the player to operate the left ball operation handle 5 toward the left side of the game area 7 (left strike), execution of the left strike notification B is determined. In particular, when it is immediately after the end of the high base state, it is generally a state in which the second reserved memory accumulated during the high base state has not yet been digested. The variation display of the second special symbol is executed. In this embodiment, in particular, the left-handed notification B is executed when the second special symbol variation display is executed immediately after the end of the high base state, and the player is encouraged to left-hand. ing. In addition, when starting the variation display of the first special symbol, the left-hand notification B of the left-hand notification B is detected on the condition that the passing of the gaming ball to the gate 32 or the winning of the gaming ball to the second start winning opening 14 is further detected. It may be configured to determine execution.

  Left-handed notification A is left-handed notification that is executed in a manner in which a predetermined left-handed promotion display is displayed on the effect display device 9 without the output of the notification sound from the speaker 27. In this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed, the left-handed notification A may be executed in the production symbol variation display. When the left-handed notification A is determined to be executed, In step S8004 of the effect symbol variation start process, the process table corresponding to the left-handed notification A is selected and the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker as the effect component) 27) is controlled, the left-handed notification A is executed during the variation display of the effect symbol.

  Left-handed notification B is left-handed notification that is executed in such a manner that a predetermined left-promoting display is displayed on the effect display device 9 and a predetermined notification sound is output from the speaker 27. In this embodiment, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the left-handed notification B may be executed in the variation display of the effect symbol, and when the left-handed notification B is determined to be executed, In step S8004 of the effect symbol variation start process, the process table corresponding to the left-handed notification B is selected and the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker as the effect component) 27) is controlled, left-handed notification B is executed during the change display of the effect symbol. In this embodiment, when left-handed notification B is executed, a predetermined notification sound is output from the speaker 27 using the channel Ch0 among the eight audio reproduction channels.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although the case where the left-handed notification is executed in response to the start of change is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, it is configured to perform left-handed notification for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) after the high base state ends, or for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) after the game ball passes through the gate 32 during the low base state. ) It may be configured to perform left-handed notification. In this case, for example, whether the variable display of the first special symbol is started or the variable display of the second special symbol is started when the variable display is started during the left-hand notification. The left-handed notification A and the left-handed notification B may be switched between the left-handed notification A and the left-handed notification B while the left-handed notification is being executed.

  Next, a notice effect and a left-handed notice effect will be described. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect form of the notice effect and the left-handed notification. First, a description will be given of an effect mode when a notice effect or a left-handed notification is executed during a change display of the effect symbol when the change display of the first special symbol is executed. When the notice effect is executed when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, as shown in FIG. Is executed (see step S6002). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 (1-1), the case where the notice effect A is executed only in the manner of outputting the notice sound is shown. However, the effect display device together with the output of the notice sound is shown. 9 may be configured to execute the notice effect A by displaying some kind of notice display. Further, when the left-handed notification is executed when the first special symbol variation display is executed, the notification sound is not output from the speaker 27 as shown in FIG. 9 (1-2). In the effect display device 9, the left-handed notification A is executed in a manner of displaying a predetermined left-handed promotion display 202 (in this example, a display such as “Please return the handle to the left”) (see step S6504). If an audio playback channel other than channel Ch0 is used, even if left-handed notification A is executed, some notification sound may be output.

  Next, a description will be given of an effect mode in a case where a notice effect or a left-handed notification is executed during the change display of the effect symbol when the change display of the second special symbol is executed. When the notice effect is executed when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, as shown in FIG. 9 (2-1), the effect display is performed without the output of the notice sound from the speaker 27. The notification effect B is executed in such a manner that the device 9 displays a predetermined notice display 201 (predetermined character display in this example) (see step S6003). If an audio playback channel other than the channel Ch0 is used, even if the notice effect B is executed, some kind of notice sound may be output. Further, when the left-handed notification is executed when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, as shown in FIG. 9 (2-2), a predetermined left-handed promotion display 202 is displayed on the effect display device 9. (In this example, a display such as “Return the handle to the left”) is displayed, and a predetermined notification sound (for example, a sound “Return the handle to the left”) is output from the speaker 27. Left-handed notification B is executed (see step S6506).

  In this embodiment, when a predetermined warning sound is output in the notice effect (specifically, the notice effect A) and when a predetermined notification sound is output in the left-handed notification (specifically, left-handed notification B). In the case of output, sound is output using the common channel Ch0 among the eight audio reproduction channels. Therefore, since a common audio playback channel is used, if it is decided to perform both the notice effect and the left-handed notification, for example, the sound of the one that started output is stopped halfway. As a result, a situation occurs in which the other sound output must be started, which may cause a sense of incongruity in the sound output. However, in this embodiment, for example, as shown in FIGS. 9 (1-1) and 9-1 (2-2), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the notice effect A and Even when it is determined to execute both the left-handed notification A, only the notice effect A is accompanied by sound output, and the left-handed notification A is not accompanied by sound output. Therefore, there is no situation that the sound output being reproduced is stopped halfway, and it is possible to prevent the sound output from feeling uncomfortable. Further, for example, as shown in FIGS. 9 (2-1) and 9 (2-2), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, even if the notice effect B and the left-handed notification B are Even if it is determined to execute both, only the left-handed notification A is accompanied by sound output, and the notice effect A is not accompanied by sound output. Therefore, there is no situation that the sound output being reproduced is stopped halfway, and it is possible to prevent the sound output from feeling uncomfortable.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, a specific channel (channel Ch0 in this example) is used as a sound output channel (in this example, eight audio reproduction channels provided in the AMM decoder 714). It is possible to output at least a first sound (in this example, a warning sound) and a second sound (in this example, a notification sound), and to perform a special notification (in this example, a left-handed notification). Has been. In addition, the first sound can be output in the first state (in this example, the variation display of the first special symbol), while the first sound is output in the second state (in this example, the variation display of the second special symbol). No output (see FIG. 9). Further, in the second state, the special output is performed in a manner in which the sound output means (speaker 27 in this example) outputs the second sound (see FIG. 9 (2-2)), while the sound output means in the first state. The special notification is executed in a manner that does not include the output of the second sound by (see FIG. 9 (1-2)). Therefore, for example, the second sound is not output in the first state where there is a possibility of outputting the first sound. Therefore, there is no situation in which the sound output being reproduced is stopped halfway. It is possible to prevent a sense of incongruity from occurring and to prevent the interest in the game from decreasing.

  In this embodiment, the common channel Ch0 is used among the eight audio reproduction channels when the notification sound is output in the notification effect A and when the notification sound is output in the left-handed notification B. Sound output. With this configuration, in this embodiment, sound can be output efficiently using the audio reproduction channel. In other words, in recent gaming machines, the production increases and various sounds must be output, so there is a tendency for the audio reproduction channel to be insufficient. On the other hand, according to this embodiment, since a plurality of sounds that are output in duplicate, such as a warning sound and a left-handed notification sound, are used in common with one audio reproduction channel, the efficiency is improved. Thus, it is possible to output sound using an audio reproduction channel.

  Further, when configured as in this embodiment, a warning sound is output from the specific channel (channel Ch0 in this example) in the first special symbol variation display, and the second special symbol variation display. In this case, a notification sound for left-handed notification is output. In this case, after the high base state is ended, a left-handed notification sound is output in the second special symbol variation display for the remaining second reserved memory, and further when the right hand is turned right during the low base state, the notification sound is output. The left-handed notification by only the left-handed promotion display (which may be a lamp or LED display) is performed without accompanying. For this reason, if the game ball accidentally enters the right side of the game area 7 instead of intentionally making a right strike in the low base state, the notification sound is output and the left strike notification is troublesome. This can be prevented. In addition, a notification sound is output when a right-handed continuation is continued while the low base state is in progress and the second special symbol variation display is started. In a situation in which it is extremely disadvantageous, the player can be strongly urged to make a left strike by outputting a notification sound.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, an effect sound (notice sound in this example) in a notice effect for notifying that the first sound is controlled to be in an advantageous state is output. Therefore, the effect of the sound output can be improved by outputting the effect sound in the notice effect as the first sound.

  Further, according to this embodiment, an error notification sound (in this example, a left-hand notification notification sound) is output as the second sound. Therefore, fraud countermeasures can be taken by outputting an error notification sound as the second sound.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the first sound is the warning sound of the warning effect during the variable display is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the first sound is an effect sound that is output in an effect that appears only at a specific timing, such as various effects during fluctuation display (for example, reach effect) and various effects during a big hit game (notice effect during a big hit game). If so. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the 2nd sound was the notification sound of left-handed notification was shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, the second sound may correspond to any sound that can be output at any timing, such as a notification sound that is output in some error notification such as abnormal winning, radio wave abnormality, magnetic abnormality, or vibration abnormality.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the first state is a state in which variable display of the first identification information (in this example, the first special symbol) is being executed, and the second state is the second identification information. In this example, the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed. Therefore, the specific channel can be properly used according to the state.

  In this embodiment, the case where the first state is the variable display of the first special symbol and the second state is the variable display of the second special symbol is shown. However, such a mode is limited. Absent. For example, the first state and the second state may be distinguished depending on whether or not a normal symbol variation display is performed and whether or not a big hit game is being performed, and various modes are conceivable. For example, when a non-hit game is being played in the first state, a warning sound is output using the channel Ch0, and when a big hit game is being played in the second state, a full tank error (hit supply plate is used) using the channel Ch0. (Upper plate) 3 and an extra ball receiving tray (lower plate) 4 are configured to output a notification sound (for example, “Please remove the ball” sound). Also good. In this case, for example, when a full tank error is notified during the non-big hit game as the first state, only an error display may be performed and no notification sound may be output.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the gaming machine shown in the first embodiment, a predetermined notification effect is executed when there are more winnings (so-called over winnings) than the upper limit winning number (for example, 10) in the big winning opening. You may comprise. Hereinafter, a second embodiment will be described in which a predetermined notification effect is executed when there is an overwinning.

  Note that in this embodiment, detailed description of portions that perform the same configuration and processing as in the first embodiment will be omitted, and portions that are different from the first embodiment will be mainly described. In this embodiment, the notification effect for the over winning is executed using the channel Ch0 or the channel Ch1 among the eight audio reproduction channels.

  FIG. 10 is a time chart showing an example of an effect operation in the big hit gaming state according to the second embodiment. More specifically, the example shown in the figure is a time chart showing an example of the timing of an over winning in a certain round game and a notification effect due to the over winning. FIG. 10A shows, as a certain scene, the state of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state (open state, closed state). In FIG. 10A, time flows from the left side to the right side. The same applies to FIG. 10B.

  The upper part of FIG. 10B represents the on state (detection of a game ball) / off (non-detection of a game ball) of the count switch 23 in the scene of FIG. 10A. That is, the upper part of FIG. 10 (B) represents the state of winning a game ball to the big winning opening in the scene of FIG. 10 (A). The number given to each ON state represents the grand prize opening number of times count value (the number of winnings in the round).

  The middle part of FIG. 10B represents the presence / absence of a notification effect (first notification effect) in the reproduction channel Ch0 due to over-winning in the scene of FIG. 10A, that is, the presence / absence of execution of the first notification effect. .

  The lower part of FIG. 10B represents the presence / absence of a notification effect (second notification effect) on the reproduction channel Ch1 due to over winning in the scene of FIG. 10A, that is, the presence / absence of execution of the second notification effect. .

  In this embodiment, for example, when the game control microcomputer 100 receives a game ball in the big winning opening and is detected by the count switch 23, the game control microcomputer 100 gives an effect control command indicating that the winning in the big winning opening is detected. Send. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) executes over-winning notification processing for executing the notification effect for the overwinning based on the effect control command.

  In the over-winning notification process, the effect control CPU 101 is the case where the number of winnings in the grand prize opening is 11 or more, which is larger than the upper limit winning number (10 in this example), and the eleventh in the big prize opening. When the game ball is won (for example, in the case of an odd number of over winnings), the first notification sound (first over winning notification sound) is reproduced / reproduced as the first notification effect on the reproduction channel Ch0. Output.

  In addition, the production control CPU 101 has a case where the number of winning prizes in the big winning opening is 11 or more, which is larger than the upper limit winning number (in this example, 10), and the 12th game ball is placed in the big winning opening. If there is a winning (for example, if it is an even-numbered over winning), the second notification sound (second over winning notification sound) is reproduced / output as the second notification effect on the reproduction channel Ch1.

  That is, in the example shown in the figure, at the timing t1, the game ball is detected by the count switch 23 at the specified number or less, and at the timing t2, the game ball is detected by the count switch 23 at the specified number or less, and at the timing t3, the specified ball is detected. When the number of gaming balls is detected by the count switch 23, the eleventh and twelfth gaming balls that win a prize exceeding the specified number have entered the big winning opening, and at timing t4, the large number Based on the detection of the eleventh (first over-winning) game ball to the winning opening by the count switch 23, the first notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch0, and at the timing t5, the big winning opening. The 12th game ball (over winning 2nd) is detected by the count switch 23. Based on, to perform a second notification effect by the reproducing channel Ch1.

  In the example shown in the figure, at timing t1, a gaming ball is detected by the count switch 23 at a specified number or less, and at timing t2, a gaming ball is detected by the count switch 23 at a specified number or less. The eleventh, 12th, and 12th wins that exceed the specified number of times, from the timing when the number of game balls are detected by the count switch 23 to the closing of the big winning opening by the detection of the specified number of winnings. Based on the fact that the eleventh game ball (first over-winning game) has been detected by the count switch 23 at the timing t4 when the first game ball has entered the grand prize winning port. The first notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch0, and at the timing t5, the big prize opening 12th based on the (over winning 2 th) game ball is detected by the count switch 23 of, there may be a case to execute a second notification effect in reproduction channel Ch1.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, in one open game (in this example, a jackpot game), the number of game media (in this example, game balls) is the maximum number of winning prizes (in this example, 10). ) Based on having won more variable winning means (in this example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 (large winning opening)), it is possible to execute a notification effect (in this example, a notification effect for over winning). . In addition, the second winning number (the 12th in this example), which is the first winning number (the 11th in this example) that is greater than the maximum number of winnings and the next winning after the first winning number. The notification effect is executed using a sound output channel different from the winning (in this example, the eleventh (over winning first) performs the first notification effect on the reproduction channel Ch0, and the twelfth (over winning). In the second case, the second notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch1). Therefore, since the notification effect can be executed on different channels in the second winning number that is the next winning after the first winning number and the first winning number that is larger than the upper limit winning number, A decrease can be prevented. In addition, the notification effect can be executed even when a winning greater than the upper limit winning number occurs at a short interval.

  In this embodiment, the case where the notification effect is executed by using different playback channels for the eleventh (over-winning first) and the twelfth (over-winning second) is shown. The notification sound output in the notification effect at the individual (over winning first) and the twelfth (over winning second) may be the same sound or different sounds.

  In this embodiment, the case where the first notification effect is executed using the reproduction channel Ch0 is shown. However, the configuration shown in this embodiment is applied to the configuration shown in the first embodiment. In this case, in the first embodiment, since the playback channel Ch0 is used to output the warning sound and the left-handed notification sound, the first notification is made using a playback channel different from the playback channel Ch0. An effect and a second notification effect may be executed.

  In each of the above embodiments, when the variation is started in order to notify the variation control pattern 100 indicating the variation pattern such as the variation time, the type of reach production, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc. to the production control microcomputer 100. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, so-called first) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, “the ratio is different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. , A: B = 100%: This is a concept that includes those with different ratios (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols such as “1” to “9”, production symbols, and normal symbols are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed is shown. It is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking one kind of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to a plurality of types according to the operation of the operation lever by the player when a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set. When the symbol is rotated according to the stop button operation by the player and the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it is applied to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible to do.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the game machine uses a game medium as an example. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosing game machine that encloses a game medium such as a ball and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

  Also, in each of the above embodiments, there is a gaming machine that is controlled to a probable change state after the big hit game based on the fact that there are a probable big hit and a normal big hit as the big hit type, and that the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. However, it is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The configuration described in each of the above embodiments can be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
32 gate 56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
703 IC for speech synthesis
714 AMM decoder

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Sound output means capable of outputting at least a first sound and a second sound using a common specific channel as a sound output channel;
And a special alarm execution means capable of executing a special notification,
The sound output means can output the first sound when performing variable display of the first identification information, but does not output the first sound when performing variable display of the second identification information ,
The special notification execution means can execute the special notification in a manner of causing the sound output means to output the second sound when performing variable display of the second identification information, and performing variable display of the first identification information. In the case of execution, the special notification can be executed in a mode that does not include the output of the second sound by the sound output means. The variable display of the first identification information can be executed based on the passage of the game medium through the first start area, and the variable display of the second identification information is executed based on the passage of the game medium through the second start area. Equipped with possible variable display execution means ,
The first start area is provided so that a game medium that has passed through the first route of the game area can pass therethrough,
The second start area is provided so that a game medium that has passed through the second route of the game area can pass therethrough,
The special notification execution means can execute the special notification in a mode in which the second sound is output when the variable display of the second identification information is executed in a state where the game medium should be launched toward the first route, The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special notification can be executed in a manner that does not include the output of the second sound when the variable display of the first identification information is executed.

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