JP7274522B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

As a game machine, a pachinko game machine is known which includes a game area in which game balls (game media) move, a shooting device for shooting game balls into the game area, and the like. This type of game machine has a starting hole provided in a game area, and performs a special lottery when it detects that a game ball has entered the starting hole. In addition, when the result of the special lottery is a big hit, the game state is shifted to the special game state, the special game is executed a plurality of times in the special game state, and the big winning opening provided in the game area is opened in each special game. It is operated in an open state, and game balls are put out according to the entry of the game balls into the big prize winning opening.

Also, as a gaming machine, a slot machine is known which includes a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are arranged, a start lever, a stop button, and the like. In a slot machine, when it detects that a start lever has been operated after game media (medals) have been bet, rotation of a plurality of reels is started. Further, when it is detected that a stop button provided corresponding to each reel has been operated, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button is stopped. At this time, when the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the payout target payout line, the player is provided with a game profit such as a payout of a predetermined number of medals.

In addition, there is a game machine that pays out game values (game balls, medals), executes a predetermined effect, and outputs a payout sound (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2018-196777 A

By the way, in the gaming machine, various effects are executed as the game progresses, and it is desired to reduce the possibility that the player feels uncomfortable when a predetermined effect is executed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that reduces the possibility of a player feeling uncomfortable when a predetermined sound is output.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention
sound output means capable of outputting sound;
A production control means for controlling the execution of production,
The production control means causes the sound output means to output a production sound related to the payout of game value based on the occurrence of a predetermined trigger,
When the predetermined trigger occurs during the output of the effect sound for a predetermined period of time, the output of the effect sound is not restarted at the timing when the predetermined trigger occurs, and the effect sound being output does not resume the predetermined output. Output over time based on the number of triggers.

When the specified opportunity is generated during the output of the performance sound for a specified time, the output of the performance sound is interrupted when the output of the performance sound is restarted at the timing when the specified opportunity is generated. For this reason, the player may feel uncomfortable with the interruption of the output of the effect sound. According to the present invention, when the predetermined trigger occurs while the sound effect is being output for a predetermined period of time, the output of the sound effect is not restarted at the timing when the predetermined trigger occurs, and the sound effect that is being output does not start again. is output over a period of time based on the number of said predetermined triggers that have occurred. Therefore, there is no discontinuity in the output of the effect sound. This can reduce the possibility that the player will feel uncomfortable.

According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player feels uncomfortable when the predetermined sound is output.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a perspective view which shows an example of the game machine based on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and shows the external structure. It is a front view showing the external configuration of the game board of the same. In the same, (A) is a front view showing the appearance configuration of the state display section, and (B) is a diagram for explaining a special lottery and a normal lottery. It is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of a lottery table similarly. It is a figure which shows the structure of a lottery table similarly. Similarly, it is a state transition diagram of a game state. It is a figure which shows the structure of the predetermined|prescribed number of times determination table same. Similarly, it is a diagram for explaining the release pattern of the special accessory. Similarly, it is a figure showing an example of the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display, showing how the mode of the effect image changes in the order of (A) to (D). Similarly, it is a figure showing an example of the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display, showing how the mode of the effect image changes in the order of (A) to (D). Similarly, it is a figure showing an example of the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display, showing how the mode of the effect image changes in the order of (A) to (D). It is a figure for demonstrating control of the output of a payout sound equally. It is a perspective view showing a game machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

(First embodiment)
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, "front and back" basically means that the player is "front" and the gaming machine is "back" when the player is in front of the gaming machine, and "up and down" means that the game is played. The top side of the machine means 'up' and the bottom side means 'down', and 'left and right' means 'left' for the left hand side of the player playing the machine and 'right' for the right hand side. In the present embodiment, a case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine, which is one of the game machines, will be described as an example. may be applied to the game machine.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external configuration of the gaming machine according to this embodiment. The gaming machine of the present embodiment performs a game using gaming balls (game media, gaming value) rented from a gaming arcade. A game board 6 that forms a game area 4 in which game balls move, a glass unit 8 that makes the game board 6 visible to the player and inaccessible to the player, and a front frame to which the glass unit 8 is attached. 10.

A portion of the front frame 10 surrounding the glass unit 8 is made of a translucent material that transmits light. A plurality of front frame lamps 12 are provided to output such as. Speakers 14 are provided on the left and right of the upper part of the front frame 10 and on the left and right of the lower part of the front frame 10 for outputting dramatic sounds for exciting the game.

An upper plate 16 for storing game balls is provided at the center of the lower part of the front frame 10, and a left portion of the inner side surface of the upper plate 16 is provided for dispensing game balls from the game machine to the player. A payout port 18 is provided. A grip unit 20 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 10, and when the player performs an operation to rotate the grip unit 20 clockwise toward the game machine, the grip unit 20 provided inside the game machine (not shown) is rotated clockwise. A shooting device is operated to shoot game balls into the game area 4.例文帳に追加The shooting device of this embodiment can shoot 99 game balls per minute (1.65 game balls per second).

A supply port 22 for supplying game balls from the upper plate 16 to the shooting device is provided on the right side of the inner side surface of the upper plate 16 . A lower tray 24 is provided below the upper tray 16 for storing surplus game balls when the upper tray 16 cannot store all the game balls.

A performance button 26 (performance operating means) is provided on the front side of the edge of the upper tray 16, and when the player operates the performance button 26, the performance performed by the game machine changes.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the external configuration of the game board 6 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 6 is provided with a circular outer rail 28, and an area surrounded by the outer rail 28 serves as a game area 4 in which game balls move. Also, at the left end of the game area 4, an inner rail 30 is provided in an arc shape along the outer rail 28. The outer rail 28 and the inner rail 30 are provided below the game board 6. A game ball shot from a device is guided to a game area 4. - 特許庁

In addition, in the center of the game board 6, there is a liquid crystal display 32 (effect display means) for displaying effect images for livening up the game, and an effect unit 36 having a display frame 34 formed so as to surround the liquid crystal display 32. is provided. A display frame lamp 38 is provided in the display frame 34 above the center of the liquid crystal display 32 to output effect light or the like for livening up the game.

In this embodiment, the game ball cannot pass through the front side of the liquid crystal display 32, and the game ball shot from the shooting device can pass through either the left game area 4 or the right game area 4 of the liquid crystal display 32. It is designed to fall. In the game area 4, a large number of game nails (not shown) are nailed so as to intersect the surface of the game board 6, so that the moving direction of the game balls moving in the game area 4 changes at random. .

An opening 40 is formed in the left part of the display frame 34 through which game balls falling in the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32 can pass. The liquid crystal display 32 passes through the left passage 42 and drops onto a stage 44 provided below the liquid crystal display 32 . The upper surface of the stage 44 is a smoothly curved surface, and a gap is formed between the stage 44 and the glass unit 8 so that game balls can fall downward from the stage 44. The dropped game ball reciprocates left and right on the stage 44 and then falls downward from the vicinity of the central portion of the stage 44.例文帳に追加

Below the central portion of the stage 44, there is provided a first start winning opening 46 into which game balls that have fallen downward from the vicinity of the central portion of the stage 44 can enter. This first start winning hole 46 incorporates a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball, and is constructed so that when the game ball enters, the game ball is collected inside the gaming machine. 46, a predetermined number (1 or more, for example, 3) of game balls are paid out to the player, and a random number (lottery information) is obtained to obtain a jackpot (specified A special lottery (game lottery) will be held to determine the success or failure of the win.

Also, in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, there is provided a passage gate 48 through which game balls pass without being collected inside the game machine. This passage gate 48 incorporates a sensor for detecting the passage of a game ball, and each time a game ball passes through the passage gate 48, a random number (lottery information) is acquired to determine whether a normal win is successful. A lottery will be held. Here, in this embodiment, the passage gate 48 is provided so that game balls falling in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32 pass through the passage gate 48 with a high probability.

In addition, in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, below the passage gate 48, there is provided a first big prize winning opening 50 (predetermined area) through which game balls are collected inside the game machine when the game balls enter. . This first big winning hole 50 incorporates a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball, and is provided with a first special accessory 51 (predetermined movable part) having a plate-shaped member that closes the first big winning hole 50. The first special accessory 51 is located between a closed state (inaccessible state) in which game balls cannot enter the first big prize hole 50 and an open state (inaccessible state) in which game balls can enter. configured to operate with The first special accessory 51 incorporates a driving device such as a solenoid for operating the plate-like member, and is controlled to be open under predetermined conditions in a big win game that is executed when a special lottery wins a big win. be done. Each time a game ball enters the first big winning hole 50, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out to the player.

In addition, in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, a right passage 52 through which game balls falling in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32 pass is provided. The passage 52 is provided with a second start prize winning port 53 through which the game balls are collected inside the game machine when the game balls enter. This second starting winning opening 53 incorporates a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball, and is provided with a normal accessory 55 (auxiliary means) having a movable member 54 that closes the second starting winning opening 53. , The ordinary accessory 55 is configured to be operable between a closed state (inhibited state) in which game balls cannot enter the second start winning opening 53 and an open state (enterable state) in which game balls can enter. It is The normal accessory 55 incorporates a driving device such as a solenoid for operating the movable member 54, and is controlled to be open under a predetermined condition when a normal prize is won in the normal lottery. Each time a game ball enters the second start prize-winning port 53, a predetermined number of game balls (a specified number of one or more, for example, one) are paid out to the player, and a random number (lottery information) is generated. A special lottery (game lottery) is held to determine whether or not a jackpot is won by acquiring the lottery.

Here, in the closed state, the movable member 54, as shown by the solid line in FIG. so that the game ball passing through does not enter the second start winning opening 53 and passes through as it is, and in the open state, as shown by the broken line in FIG. By being vertical with respect to the bottom of 52, almost all of the game balls passing through the right passage 52 enter the second starting winning hole 53.

In addition, the movable member 54 is in a contracted state (a state in which the possibility of the game medium being detected is low) in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning hole 53, and an enlarged state (a state in which the game medium is not detected) in which the game ball easily enters. It may be configured to be operable between That is, the movable member 54 can be configured to be operable between an assist state in which entry of the game ball into the second starting winning hole 53 is not assisted and an assist state in which entry of the game ball is assisted.

The number of game balls paid out to the player each time a game ball enters the first start prize winning port 46 and the number of game balls paid out to the player each time a game ball enters the second start prize winning port 53 may be the same number or different numbers.

In addition, game balls that have passed through the right passage 52 without entering the second start winning opening 53 can enter the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32 downstream of the normal accessory 55 in the right passage 52. There is provided a second big winning opening 56 (specific area) where the game balls are collected inside the game machine when the game balls enter. This second big winning hole 56 incorporates a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball, and is provided with a second special accessory 57 (specific movable part) having a plate-shaped member that closes the second big winning hole 56. The second special accessory 57 is located between a closed state (inaccessible state) in which game balls cannot enter the second big prize opening 56 and an open state (inaccessible state) in which game balls can enter. configured to operate with The second special accessory 57 incorporates a driving device such as a solenoid for operating the plate-like member, and is opened under a predetermined condition in a small winning game that is executed when a small winning is won in a special lottery. controlled by Each time a game ball enters the second big winning hole 56, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out to the player.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, at the bottom of the game area 4, an out port 62 is provided for recovering game balls that have fallen in the game area 4 without entering any of the winning openings into the gaming machine. .

The game ball shooting device is constructed so that the game ball shooting force can be changed by adjusting the amount of rotation of the grip unit 20 shown in FIG. A game ball is shot so that it falls in the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32, and when the amount of rotation of the grip unit 20 is large, the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32. A game ball is fired at.

Therefore, the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the grip unit 20 according to the game situation, and moves the game ball so that the game ball falls through the left game area 4 and enters the first start winning hole 46. The game ball falls in the game area 4 on the right side, the game ball passes through the passage gate 48, or the first big prize opening 50, the second start prize opening 53 or the second big prize A game ball is shot to the right so that the game ball enters the mouth 56, and so on.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the game ball falls in the left game area 4, the game ball wins the first big winning hole 50, the second starting winning hole 53 or the second big winning hole 56. When the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the right side, the game ball does not enter the first starting prize opening 46. - 特許庁

Also, in the lower right portion of the game board 6 and outside the game area 4, a state display section 70 is provided to indicate various states of the game machine by turning on and off lights such as lamps.

FIG. 3A is a front view showing the external configuration of the state display section 70. FIG. As shown in FIG. 3A, the state display portion 70 includes a normal symbol display portion 72, a normal reservation display portion 74, a first special symbol display portion 76, a first special reservation display portion 78, and a second special symbol display portion. 80, a second special hold display section 82, and a game state display section 84 are provided.

The normal pattern display part 72 is composed of two lamps, and when the normal lottery is performed, the normal patterns are variably displayed by flickering the two lamps, and the normal patterns are stopped by lighting or extinguishing the two lamps. Display to display the results of the ordinary lottery.

The normal holding display part 74 is composed of two lamps, and when the game ball passes through the passage gate 48, the normal pattern is already being displayed in a variable display or a stop display. When the random numbers for the ordinary lottery are withheld due to the fact that the ordinary lottery cannot be held again, the ordinary reserved number corresponding to the number of the reserved random numbers for the ordinary lottery is displayed, and the two lamps are turned on. 0 to 4 normal pending numbers are displayed by a combination of lighting or extinguishing or blinking.

The first special symbol display part 76 is composed of a 7-segment display, and when a special lottery is performed by entering a game ball into the first start winning hole 46, the 7-segment display is flashed to flash the first special symbol. is variably displayed, and the 7-segment display is lit in one of a plurality of types of modes to stop-display the first special symbol and display the result of the special lottery.

The first special reservation display part 78 is composed of two lamps, and when the game ball enters the first start winning hole 46, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is already displayed in a variable or stopped manner. If the special lottery random number is reserved as the first special random number because the special lottery random number (lottery information) cannot be held even if the special lottery random number (lottery information) is acquired, the reserved first A first special reserved number corresponding to the number of special random numbers is displayed, and 0 to 4 first special reserved numbers are displayed by a combination of lighting, extinguishing, or blinking two lamps.

The second special symbol display part 80 is composed of a 7-segment display, and when a special lottery is performed by entering a game ball into the second start winning hole 53, the 7-segment display is blinked to display the second special symbol. is variably displayed, and the 7-segment display is lit in one of a plurality of types of modes to stop-display the second special symbol and display the result of the special lottery.

The second special reservation display part 82 is composed of two lamps, and when the game ball enters the second start winning hole 53, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is already being displayed in a variable or stopped manner. If the random number for the special lottery is reserved as the second special random number due to the fact that the special lottery cannot be held even if the random number for the special lottery is obtained, such as when the reserved second special random number is The second special reserved number corresponding to the number is displayed, and 0 to 4 second special reserved numbers are displayed by a combination of lighting, extinguishing, or blinking the two lamps.

The game state display section 84 is composed of six lamps, and displays the currently set game state type by a combination of lighting, extinguishing, or blinking of the six lamps. In this embodiment, in addition to the above-described special game state, there are four types of games: normal state, probability variable state (first game state), special state (second game state), and time saving state shown in FIG. The state can be set, and which game state is set is displayed by a combination of lighting, extinguishing, or blinking of the six lamps.

Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG.
In a normal state, the probability of winning a jackpot in a special lottery is low, the fluctuation time of the second special pattern is long, the probability of winning a normal prize in the ordinary lottery is low, the fluctuation time of the ordinary pattern is long, and the ordinary accessory 55 is used. The open time for the open state is set short.
In the variable probability state, the probability of winning the jackpot in the special lottery is high, the fluctuation time of the second special pattern is short, the probability of winning the normal prize in the ordinary lottery is high, the fluctuation time of the ordinary pattern is short, and the ordinary accessory 55 is used. The open time for the open state is set long.
In the special state, the probability of winning a jackpot in the special lottery is high, the variation time of the second special pattern is short, the probability of winning a normal prize in the ordinary lottery is low, the variation time of the normal pattern is long, and the ordinary accessory 55 is used. The open time for the open state is set short.
In the time-saving state, the probability of winning a big win in the special lottery is low, the variation time of the second special pattern is short, the probability of winning a normal win in the ordinary lottery is high, the variation time of the normal pattern is short, and the ordinary accessory 55 is used. The open time for the open state is set long.

FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of this embodiment. The game machine of this embodiment is controlled by a control board including a main board 100 (game control means) and a sub-board 102 . The functions of each board such as the main board 100 and the sub board 102 are hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASICs (gate arrays, etc.), ROMs (an example of information storage media), RAMs, etc. It is implemented by software consisting of a given program pre-stored in a ROM or the like.

The main board 100 receives signals from input means such as a passing gate sensor 104, a first starting winning slot sensor 106, a second starting winning slot sensor 108, a first big winning slot sensor 110, a second big winning slot sensor 112, a payout sensor 116, and the like. In response to the input signal, various calculations for executing the game are performed, and based on the calculation results, the state display drive device 120, the normal accessory drive device 122, the first special accessory drive device 124, the second special Operation control of the output means such as the accessory driving device 126 and the payout device 130 is performed.

Further, the sub board 102 receives a signal sent from the main board 100 and an input signal from the effect button switch 150, and performs various calculations for executing effects in accordance with the progress of the game. , the operation of the production device 176 such as the production display device 170, the sound device 172, and the production drive device 174 is controlled.

The main board 100 includes random number generation means 210, normal lottery means 220, normal display control means 222, normal accessory control means 224, special lottery means 230, special display control means 240, game state transition control means 250, and special game execution. It includes means 260, small winning game execution means 262, payout control means 270, communication control means 280, main memory 290 and the like.

The random number generating means 210 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery, and is implemented by a random number generator for generating hardware random numbers or a program for generating software random numbers. A software random number can be generated, for example, based on the count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to cycle through a predetermined count range). In the present embodiment, "random value" includes not only a value that is generated randomly in a mathematical sense, but also a value that is substantially generated even if the value itself is generated regularly because the acquisition timing is irregular. contains values that can act as random numbers.

The ordinary lottery means 220 obtains a random number for ordinary lottery from the random number generation means 210 based on the detection signal input from the passage gate sensor 104 for detecting game balls passing through the passage gate 48 one by one. A normal lottery is carried out to determine whether or not a normal win is possible with respect to the normal lottery random numbers stored in the normal random number storage means 2912 of the main memory 290 and read out from the normal random number storage means 2912 .

Specifically, the ordinary random number storage means 2912 is provided with four ordinary reserved storage areas, ordinary reserved storage area 1 to ordinary reserved storage area 4, as storage areas for storing acquired random numbers for ordinary lottery. One ordinary reserved storage area is provided as a storage area for storing random numbers for ordinary lottery read out from the area 1 and performing an ordinary lottery until the fluctuation display and stop display of the ordinary symbols are completed. Then, when the ordinary lottery means 220 acquires the random number for the ordinary lottery from the random number generating means 210, the random number for the ordinary lottery is not stored in any of the ordinary reservation storage areas 1 to 4. The normal lottery random number value obtained is first stored in the normal reservation storage area 1.例文帳に追加When the normal lottery random number value is stored in the normal reserve storage area 1, the normal symbol is not being displayed in a variable or stopped state, that is, the normal lottery random number value is not stored in the normal reserve storage area. , When the control to open the movable member 54 of the ordinary accessory 55 is not being executed, the random number for the ordinary lottery is immediately read out from the ordinary reservation storage area 1, the ordinary lottery is performed, and the ordinary lottery is performed. A random number value is stored in the normal reserved storage area. On the other hand, execution of control to open the movable member 54 of the normal accessory 55 whether the normal pattern is being displayed in a variable manner or is being stopped, that is, whether the random number for the normal lottery is stored in the normal reservation storage area. If it is in the middle, the normal lottery random number value is reserved in the normal reservation storage area 1.例文帳に追加

When the normal lottery random number value is reserved in the normal reservation storage area 1 and the detection signal is further input from the passage gate sensor 104 and the normal lottery random number value is obtained, the normal lottery means 220 , on the condition that the number of ordinary lottery random numbers reserved in the ordinary reserved storage area 1 to ordinary reserved storage area 4 is less than 4, that is, on the condition that the number of ordinary reservations is less than 4, The random number for the ordinary lottery is stored in the ordinary reserved storage area, which is the ordinary reserved storage area in which the random number for the ordinary lottery is not reserved among the ordinary reserved storage area 1 to the ordinary reserved storage area 4 and has the smallest ordinal number.

When the normal symbol fluctuation display and stop display are completed, the normal lottery means 220 erases the normal lottery random number value stored in the normal reservation storage area, and the normal lottery random number value is stored in the normal reservation storage area 1. When it is reserved, on the condition that the control to open the movable member 54 of the normal accessory 55 is not being executed, the random number for the normal lottery is read out from the normal reservation storage area 1 to perform the normal lottery, A random number for ordinary lottery used in ordinary lottery is stored in the ordinary reserved storage area. Here, when the random number for the ordinary lottery remains after the ordinary reserved storage area 2, the remaining random number for the ordinary lottery is stored in the ordinary reserved storage area whose ordinal number is one smaller than the original ordinary reserved storage area. move to For example, when the normal lottery random number remains in the normal reservation storage area 2-3, it is moved to the normal reservation storage area 1-2.

Thus, in the ordinary random number storage means 2912, up to one ordinary lottery random number for which the ordinary lottery has been conducted is reserved in the ordinary reserved storage area, and the ordinary lottery random number for which the ordinary lottery has not been conducted is normally reserved. In area 1 to normal reserved storage area 4, up to 4 items are reserved.

Below, the details of the ordinary lottery will be described. The normal lottery means 220 performs normal winning determination processing, normal variation pattern determination processing, etc. as the normal lottery.

The normal hit determination process is a process of determining the propriety of the normal hit. In the normal win determination process, the normal lottery means 220 refers to which normal lottery table among a plurality of kinds of normal lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 of the main memory 290 to perform the random number determination process. is determined according to the game state.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, a normal lottery table A and a normal lottery table B are stored in the lottery table storage means 2910. In each normal lottery table, 100 normal lottery random numbers from 0 to 99 are On the other hand, normal wins or loses are associated. Specifically, in the ordinary lottery table A, the correspondence relationship between the ordinary winning or losing and a plurality of random numbers is set so that the ordinary winning is won with a probability of about 13/20. A correspondence relation between a normal win or a loss and a random number for a normal lottery of 0 to 99 is set so that a normal win is won with a probability of 20. - 特許庁The normal lottery means 220 selects the normal lottery table A when the game state is the normal state or the special state, and selects the normal lottery table B when the game state is the probability variable state or the time saving state. .

Then, the normal lottery means 220 refers to the selected normal lottery table and determines whether or not one random number for normal lottery read out from the normal reservation storage area 1 of the normal random number storage means 2912 is associated with a normal win. By judging, it is judged whether or not a normal win is won.

Then, the normal lottery means 220 sets the winning flag for the normal winning to ON state in the flag storage means 2916 of the main memory 290 when the normal winning is won, and when the winning is lost, the normal winning is won. Set the flag to the OFF state.

The normal variation pattern determination process is a process of determining which of a plurality of variation patterns the normal symbol variation pattern is to be set according to the game state. In the normal variation pattern determination process, the normal lottery means 220 determines the variation pattern of the normal symbols to be the normal variation pattern 1 when the game state is the normal state or the special state, and the game state is the probability variable state or the time saving state. In some cases, the variation pattern of the normal design is determined as the normal variation pattern 2. - 特許庁

The normal display control means 222 is means for controlling the state display driving device 120 based on the lottery result of the normal lottery, and performs normal symbol display control processing and normal reserved display control processing.

In the normal symbol display control process, the normal display control means 222 blinks the two lamps of the normal symbol display part 72 until the variation time corresponding to the normal symbol variation pattern determined in the normal variation pattern determination process elapses. Thus, the normal symbols are variably displayed, and the normal symbols are stopped and displayed by lighting or extinguishing the two lamps of the normal symbol display part 72 according to whether or not the normal winning is won in the normal winning decision processing. , the normal symbol display part 72 is caused to display the result of the normal lottery.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the variation pattern of the normal design is the normal variation pattern 1, the variation time of the normal design is set to 2 seconds, and when the variation pattern of the normal design is the normal variation pattern 2 The variation time of normal symbols is set to 0.5 seconds. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state at the time when the normal lottery is performed is the normal state or the special state, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined as the normal variation pattern 1, so that the normal symbol variation time When the game state is set to 2 seconds and the game state at the time when the normal lottery is performed is the probability variable state or the time saving state, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern is determined as the normal fluctuation pattern 2, so that the normal pattern fluctuation time is increased. Since it is set to 0.5 seconds, when the gaming state is the variable probability state or the time saving state, the opportunity to execute the normal lottery comes more frequently.

In the ordinary reservation display control process, the ordinary display control means 222 turns on, extinguishes or blinks the two lamps of the ordinary reservation display section 74 according to the number of ordinary lottery random numbers stored in the ordinary random number storage means 2912. 0 to 4 normal pending numbers are displayed depending on the combination of actions.

The ordinary role control means 224 is means for controlling the ordinary role driving device 122 based on the lottery result of the ordinary lottery, and performs ordinary role control processing 1, ordinary role control processing 2, and the like.

In the normal role product control process 1, when the game state is the normal state or the special state, the normal role product is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the winning of the normal winning pattern, and the normal role product continues until 3 seconds pass. Drive control of the ordinary accessory driving device 122 is performed so that the normal accessory driving device 122 returns to the closed state after the 55 is opened.

In the normal role product control process 2, when the game state is the probability variable state or the time saving state, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode indicating the winning of the normal winning, and the normal role product is continued until 5 seconds pass. Drive control of the ordinary accessory driving device 122 is performed so that the normal accessory driving device 122 returns to the closed state after the 55 is opened.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the normal role product 55 operates so that the ease of entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 53 increases in the normal role product control process 2 rather than the normal role product control process 1. do.

The special lottery means 230 selects a special lottery from the random number generating means 210 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning hole sensor 106 for detecting game balls entering the first starting winning hole 46 one by one. A random number value is acquired and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 of the main memory 290 as a first special random number value. In addition, the special lottery means 230 receives a detection signal from the second start winning hole sensor 108 that detects game balls entering the second starting winning hole 53 one by one, and the special lottery from the random number generating means 210. A random number value for use is acquired and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as a second special random number value. Then, the special lottery means 230 uses the first special random number value or the second special random number value read out from the special random number storage means 2914 to perform a special lottery to determine whether or not a big win is won.

Specifically, the special random number storage means 2914 is provided with four first special reserved storage areas, first special reserved storage area 1 to first special reserved storage area 4, as storage areas for storing the obtained first special random number values. One of the first special reservations is used as a storage area for storing the first special random number read out from the first special reservation storage area 1 and subjected to a special lottery until the variable display and stop display of the first special symbols are completed. A storage area is provided, and four second special reserved storage areas of a second special reserved storage area 1 to a second special reserved storage area 4 are provided as storage areas for storing the acquired second special random number value, and a second special A single second special reservation storage area is provided as a storage area for storing the second special random number read out from the reservation storage area 1 and subjected to a special lottery until the variable display and stop display of the second special symbols are completed. ing.

Then, when the special lottery means 230 acquires the random number for the special lottery based on the detection signal being input from the first start winning opening sensor 106, the first special reservation storage area 1 to the first special reservation storage area 4 In the state where the first special random number is not stored in any of them, the acquired random number for special lottery is first stored in the first special reservation storage area 1 as the first special random number. Then, when the first special random number value is stored in the first special reserved storage area 1, the first special symbol is not being displayed in a variable or stopped manner, that is, the first special reserved memory area stores the first special random number value. is not stored, the game state is not the special game state, and the small win game is not being executed, the first special random number value is immediately read out from the first special reservation storage area 1, a special lottery is performed, and a special lottery is performed. The first special random number obtained by lottery is stored in the first relevant special reservation storage area. On the other hand, whether the first special symbol is being variably displayed or is being displayed stationary, that is, whether the first special random number value is stored in the first relevant special reservation storage area, or whether the game state is the special game state, or whether the small When the winning game is being executed, the first special reservation storage area 1 reserves the first special random number value.

Then, when the detection signal is input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 and the special lottery random number value is obtained while the first special random number value is reserved in the first special reservation storage area 1, The special lottery means 230, on the condition that the number of the first special random number reserved in the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 is less than 4, that is, the first special reserved number is less than 4, the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 is the reserved storage area where the first special random value is not reserved and the ordinal number is the smallest It is stored as the first special random number in the 1 special reservation storage area.

In addition, when the special lottery means 230 acquires the random number for the special lottery based on the detection signal being input from the second start winning opening sensor 108, the second special reservation storage area 1 to the second special reservation storage area 4 In the state where the second special random number is not stored in any of them, the acquired random number for special lottery is first stored in the second special reserved storage area 1 as the second special random number. Then, when the second special random number value is stored in the second special reserved storage area 1, the second special symbol is not being displayed in a variable or stopped manner, that is, the second special random number value is stored in the second special reserved storage area. is not stored, the game state is not the special game state, and the small winning game is not being executed, the second special random number is immediately read out from the second special reservation storage area 1, a special lottery is performed, and a special lottery is performed. The second special random number obtained by lottery is stored in the second relevant special reservation storage area. On the other hand, whether the second special symbol is being variably displayed or is being displayed stationary, that is, whether the second special random number value is stored in the second special reservation storage area, or whether the game state is the special game state, or whether the small When the winning game is being executed, the second special random number value is reserved in the second special reservation storage area 1. - 特許庁

Then, in the state where the second special random number value is reserved in the second special reservation storage area 1, when a detection signal is further input from the second start winning opening sensor 108 and the special lottery random number value is obtained, The special lottery means 230, on the condition that the number of the second special random numbers reserved in the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4 is less than 4, that is, the second special reserved number is less than 4, it is the second special reserved storage area in which the second special random number is not reserved among the second special reserved storage areas 1 to 4, and the ordinal number is the smallest is stored as the second special random value in the second special reserved storage area.

Then, the special lottery means 230 erases the first special random number value stored in the first special reservation storage area when the variable display and stop display of the first special symbols are completed. And when the first special random number value is stored in the first special reservation storage area 1, the first special reservation storage is provided on the condition that the game state is not the special game state and the small winning game is not being executed. A special lottery is performed by reading out the first special random number from the area 1, and the first special random number obtained by the special lottery is stored in the first relevant special reservation storage area. Also, when the variable display and stop display of the second special symbol are completed, the second special random number value stored in the second special reservation storage area is erased. Then, when the second special random number value is stored in the second special reservation storage area 1, the second special reservation storage is provided on the condition that the game state is not the special game state and the small winning game is not being executed. A special lottery is performed by reading out the second special random number from the area 1, and the second special random number obtained by the special lottery is stored in the second special reservation storage area. That is, in this embodiment, since the first special random number value and the second special random number value are digested in parallel, the second special symbol is displayed while the first special symbol is being varied, and the second special symbol is displayed. The variable display of the first special symbol may be started during the variable display of .

In addition, when the first special random number is stored in the first special reserved storage area 1, the second special random number is stored in any of the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4. On the condition that it has not been done, the first special random number is read from the first special reservation storage area 1, a special lottery is performed, and the second special reservation storage area 1 to the second special reservation storage area 4 is stored. When the special random number is stored, even if the first special random number is stored in any one of the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4, the second special reserved storage area A special lottery may be performed by reading out the second special random number from 1. That is, the second special random number value may be digested with priority over the first special random number value. Also, regardless of whether it is the first special random number or the second special random number, the first special random number or the second special random number is read out in the order stored in the special random number storage means 2914, and the special lottery is performed. You can do it. That is, the first special random number value or the second special random number value may be consumed in the order in which the game ball enters the first start prize winning port 46 or the second start prize winning port 53 .

Then, when the first special random number value is read from the first special reserved storage area 1, if the first special random number value remains after the first special reserved storage area 2, or the second special reserved storage area If the second special random number remains after the second special reserved storage area 2 at the time the second special random number is read out from the area 1, the remaining first special random number or the second special The random value is moved from the original special reserved storage area to a special reserved storage area with an ordinal number that is one lower. For example, when the first special random number remains in each of the first special reserved storage areas 2 to 4 at the time the first special random number is read out from the first special reserved storage area 1 , the first special random value stored in each of the first special reserved storage area 2 to first special reserved storage area 4 is stored in each of the first special reserved storage area 1 to first special reserved storage area 3 When it is moved and the second special random value is read out from the second special reserved storage area 1, the second special random number remains in each of the second special reserved storage areas 2 to 3. In this case, the second special random numbers stored in the second special reserved storage areas 2 to 3 are stored in the second special reserved storage areas 1 to 2, respectively. move to

In this way, in the special random number storage means 2914, the first special random numbers for which the special lottery is not performed are reserved up to four in the first special reservation storage area 1 to the first special reservation storage area 4, and the special lottery is performed. The second special random numbers that have not been stored are reserved in the second special reservation storage area 1 to the second special reservation storage area 4 with an upper limit of four.

The details of the special lottery will be explained. The special lottery means 230, based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening sensor 108, selects a jackpot determination random number, a pattern determination random number, or the like as a special lottery random number. , and stores these multiple types of random number values in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special random number value or the second special random number value. Then, the special lottery means 230 performs a jackpot determination process, a symbol determination process, and the like as a special lottery.

In the jackpot determination process, one jackpot determination random number contained in the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the first special reserved storage area 1 or the second special reserved storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914 is selected. It is a process of reading numerical values and determining whether a big hit or a small hit is right or wrong. Here, one jackpot determination random value is obtained from 65536 jackpot determination random values of 0 to 65535 based on the detection signal input from the first start prize opening sensor 106 or the second start prize opening sensor 108. and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special random number or the second special random number.

In the jackpot determination process, the special lottery means 230 reads out which of the plurality of types of jackpot lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 of the main memory 290 to refer to for the random number determination process. Selection is made according to whether two big win determination random numbers have been stored as the first special random number or the second special random number, and according to the game state at the time of performing the big winning determination processing.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores the jackpot lottery table A to jackpot lottery table D shown in FIGS. Each of the 65536 jackpot determination random numbers from ~65535 is associated with a jackpot, a small hit or a loss.

Specifically, the jackpot lottery table A shown in FIG. 5(A) is selected when the gaming state at the time the jackpot determination process is performed for the first special random number is the normal state or the time-saving state, and the jackpot is about 1/ A correspondence relation between a big win, a small win or a loss and a big win determination random number of 0 to 65535 is set so that the probability of winning is 315 and the probability of winning a small win is 1/65536, ie, about 0.

The jackpot lottery table B shown in FIG. 5(B) is selected when the gaming state at the time when the jackpot determination process is performed for the first special random number value is the probability variable state or the special state, and the probability of the jackpot is about 1/50. A correspondence relationship between a big win, a small win or a loss and a big win determination random number of 0 to 65535 is set so that a winning is made with , and a small win is won with a probability of about 1/2.

Also, the jackpot lottery table C shown in FIG. 5(C) is selected when the gaming state is the normal state or the time-saving state at the time when the jackpot determination process is performed for the second special random number, and the probability of the jackpot is about 1/315. A correspondence relation between a big win, a small win or a loss and a big win determination random number of 0 to 65535 is set so that a small win is won with a probability of about 1/5.

Also, the jackpot lottery table D shown in FIG. 5(D) is selected when the gaming state at the time when the jackpot determination process is performed for the second special random number value is the probability variable state or the special state, and the probability of the jackpot is about 1/50. A correspondence relationship between a big win, a small win or a loss and a big win determination random number of 0 to 65535 is set so that a small win is won with a probability of about 1/2.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected jackpot lottery table to determine whether the jackpot determination random number value read out from the first reserve storage area 1 or the second reserve storage area 1 is associated with the jackpot or the small win. By judging whether or not, it is determined whether or not a big win or a small win has been won.

Then, the special lottery means 230 sets the winning flag of the big win in the ON state in the flag storage means 2916 when the big win is won in the big win determination process, and sets the flag when the small win is won in the big win determination process. In the storage means 2916, the winning flag of the small winning is set to ON state, and when the big winning determination process is lost, the winning flag of the big winning and the winning flag of the small winning are set to OFF state.

The symbol determination process is a process performed when a jackpot or a small win is won in the jackpot determination process, and is stored in the first special reservation storage area 1 or the second special reservation storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914. One pattern determination random number included in the first special random number or the second special random number is read out, and when the jackpot is won, the jackpot pattern (type of jackpot) is changed to a 16-round variable pattern, a 15-round variable pattern. A ~ 15 round probability variation pattern J, 2 round probability variation pattern, 15 round normal pattern A ~ 15 round normal pattern B, 2 round normal pattern. In the case, it is a process of determining which of the small winning design A and the small winning design B as the small winning design (type of small winning). Here, one symbol determination random value is obtained from 100 symbol determination random values of 0 to 99 based on the detection signals being input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 and the second starting winning opening sensor 108. and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special random number or the second special random number.

In the symbol determination process, the special lottery means 230 refers to one of the plurality of types of symbol lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 to perform the random number determination process. A selection is made depending on whether the number was stored as the first special random value or the second special random value.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores the symbol lottery table A to symbol lottery table D shown in FIGS. 16 round probability variable design, 15 round probability variable design A ~ 15 round probability variable design J, 2 round probability variable design, 15 round normal design A ~ 15 round normal design B, Either the 2-round normal pattern, or the small winning pattern A or the small winning pattern B is associated.

Specifically, the symbol lottery table A shown in FIG. 6(A) is selected when a jackpot is won and one symbol determination random number read out is stored as a first special random number. The round probability variation pattern wins with a probability of 2%, the 15 round probability variation pattern A wins with a probability of 22%, the 15 round probability variation pattern B wins with a probability of 16%, and the 15 round probability variation pattern C has a probability of 12%. , 15 rounds random pattern D wins with a probability of 8%, 15 rounds normal pattern A wins with a probability of 20%, 15 rounds normal pattern B wins with a probability of 20%. and a random number value from 0 to 99.

Also, the symbol lottery table B shown in FIG. 6(B) is selected when a big hit is won and one symbol determination random number read out is stored as a second special random number, and is selected for 16 rounds. The pattern wins with a probability of 2%, the 15 round probability variable pattern E wins with a probability of 5%, the 15 round probability variable pattern F wins with a probability of 7%, and the 15 round probability variable pattern G wins with a probability of 3%. Then, the 15 round probability variation pattern H wins with a probability of 20%, the 15 round probability variation pattern I wins with a probability of 15%, the 15 round probability variation pattern J wins with a probability of 3%, and the 2 round probability variation pattern is 5. 15 round normal pattern A wins with 20% probability, 15 round normal pattern B wins with 10% probability, 2 round normal pattern wins with 10% probability, Correspondence between each pattern and a random number from 0 to 99 is set.

Also, the symbol lottery table C shown in FIG. 6(C) is selected when a small win is won and one read symbol determination random number value is stored as a first special random number value. A correspondence relationship between the small winning symbol A and a random number of 0 to 99 is set so that the symbol A wins with a probability of 100%.

Also, the symbol lottery table D shown in FIG. 6(D) is selected when a small win is won and one read symbol determination random number is stored as a second special random number. A correspondence relationship between the small winning symbol B and a random number of 0 to 99 is set so that the symbol B wins with a probability of 100%.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected pattern lottery table and determines whether one read-out symbol determination random number value is associated with a plurality of types of big winning symbols or a plurality of types of small winning symbols. , it is determined which one of a plurality of kinds of big winning symbols or a plurality of kinds of small winning symbols has been won.

Then, the special lottery means 230 sets the winning flag corresponding to the winning big winning symbol or small winning symbol in the flag storage means 2916 to ON state.

In the present embodiment, when the first special random number value is lost, a shorter variation time is set as the variation time of the first special symbol as the holding number of the first special random number number increases in the normal state. Therefore, it is possible to increase the frequency with which the opportunity to execute the special lottery comes. Furthermore, in the variable probability state, the special state or the time saving state, regardless of the number of reservations of the first special random number value, an extremely short fluctuation time is often set as the fluctuation time of the first special symbol, so the special lottery execution trigger can arrive very frequently.

On the other hand, with respect to the second special random number value, when it is lost, in the normal state, regardless of the number of reservations of the second special random number value, an extremely long variation time is set as the variation time of the second special symbol. is increased, the frequency of triggering the execution of the special lottery can be made extremely low. On the other hand, in the probability variable state, the special state or the time saving state, the more the number of reservations of the second special random number increases, the more often an extremely short variation time is set as the variation time of the second special symbol, so the execution trigger of the special lottery. can arrive very frequently.

In this embodiment, when a small hit is achieved, regardless of the number of reservations, a very short variation time is set as the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, so the opportunity to execute the special lottery comes. can be performed very frequently.

The special display control means 240 is a means for controlling the state display driving device 120 based on the lottery result of the special lottery, and is a first special symbol display control process, a second special symbol display control process, and a first special reservation display control. process, the second special hold display control process is performed.

The first special symbol display control process is a process performed when the first special random number value is read out from the first special reservation storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed. Until elapses, the 7-segment display of the first special symbol display unit 76 is blinked to display the first special symbol variably, and then the 7-segment display of the first special symbol display unit 76 is lit in a predetermined manner. By doing so, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed.

In this embodiment, the display mode of the 7-segment display is predetermined for each of 15 types of jackpot symbols, small hits and losses.
The special display control means 240 is in a mode according to whether or not a big win or a small win is won in the big win determination process, and if a big win is won in the big win determination process, according to the big win pattern determined in the symbol determination process. In this mode, the 7-segment display of the first special symbol display portion 76 is lit to stop display the first special symbol, and the result of the special lottery is displayed on the first special symbol display portion 76.例文帳に追加

The second special symbol display control process is a process performed when the second special random number value is read out from the second special reservation storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed. After the second special symbol is variably displayed by blinking the 7-segment display of the second special symbol display unit 80 until the total variation time elapses, the 7-segment display of the second special symbol display unit 80 is specified. The second special symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting in the mode of .

The special display control means 240 is in a mode according to whether or not a big win or a small win is won in the big win determination process, and if a big win is won in the big win determination process, according to the big win pattern determined in the symbol determination process. In this manner, the 7-segment display of the second special symbol display section 80 is lit to stop display the second special symbol, and the result of the special lottery is displayed on the second special symbol display section 80.例文帳に追加

In the first special pending display control process, the special display control means 240 lights the two lamps of the first special pending display section 78 according to the number of the first special random number values stored in the special random number storage means 2914. Or 0 to 4 first special reserved numbers are displayed by a combination of extinguishing or blinking.

In the second special pending display control process, the special display control means 240 turns on the two lamps of the second special pending display section 82 according to the number of the second special random number values stored in the special random number storage means 2914. Alternatively, 0 to 4 second special reserved numbers are displayed by a combination of extinguishing or blinking.

Game state transition control means 250, as shown in FIG. 7, based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition, through the special game state, normal state, variable probability state, special state, the game state between the time-saving state. A game state transition control process for shifting is performed.

The normal state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and when a special lottery in the normal state wins a jackpot, the game is shifted to a special game state. Then, in the normal state, as shown in FIG. The opening time of the object 55 is set to 3 seconds, making it more difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 53 than in the variable probability state and the time saving state.

As for the special lottery, the probability of winning the jackpot is set as low as about 1/315, and the variation time of the first special symbol is the variation time according to the number of reservations, while the variation time of the second special symbol is 591 seconds. Therefore, the normal state is a game state in which it is more advantageous for the player to hit left so that the game ball enters the first start winning hole 46 .

The special game state is started based on winning the jackpot in the special lottery in the normal state, variable probability state, special state, and time saving state, and the number of rounds (number of executions) predetermined according to the type of jackpot pattern. When the game is executed, it ends.

Specifically, when the special game state is started based on the fact that the 16 round probability variation pattern is won in the special lottery, the special game is performed on the condition that the special game of 16 rounds from the 1st round to the 16th round is executed. State ends.

In addition, when the special game state is started based on the fact that any one of the 15 round probability variation pattern A to 15 round probability variation pattern J and the 15 round normal pattern A to 15 round normal pattern B is won in the special lottery, the first round ~ 15th round The special game state ends on the condition that the 15th round of the special game has been executed.

In addition, when the special game state is started based on the winning of the 2 round probability variable pattern or the 2 round normal pattern in the special lottery, the condition is that the 2 round special game of the 1st round to the 2nd round is executed. The special game state ends at .

The probability variation state is triggered by the end of the special game state started based on the fact that one of the 15 round probability variation patterns A to 15 round probability variation patterns J and 2 round probability variation patterns has been won. When a jackpot is won in a lottery, the game is shifted to a special game state. And in the variable probability state, as shown in FIG. 3 (B), etc., for the normal lottery, the winning probability of the normal winning is set to about 19/20, and the normal symbol fluctuation time is set to 0.5 seconds. The opening time of the normal role product 55 is set to 5 seconds, and the normal role product 55 is controlled to the open state more frequently and for a longer period than in the normal state and the special state. The passage gate 48 is provided so that the game ball falling in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32 passes through the passage gate 48 with a high probability as described above. Since it is provided so that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 48 reaches within 5 seconds, most of the game balls that fall in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32 are in the second start winning opening 53 in the variable probability state. to enter the

And for the special lottery, the winning probability of the jackpot is set as high as about 1/50, and the fluctuation time of the first special pattern and the second special pattern is often extremely short, 1 to 2 seconds, so the probability variable state is , the game state is such that it is more advantageous for the player to hit the game ball to the right so that the game ball enters the second start winning hole 53.例文帳に追加In the variable probability state, the probability of winning a small win in the special lottery is set to about 1/2, but most of the game balls passing through the right passage 52 enter the second start winning opening 53, so Even if a winning game is executed, the game ball hardly enters the second big winning hole 56.例文帳に追加

Moreover, the variable probability state ends on the condition that the number of times the special lottery is performed in the variable probability state reaches a predetermined specified number of times, and is shifted to a special state. Specifically, in this embodiment, the specified number of times is 100 times, 80 times, 60 times, 40 times, 20 times or 1 time for each of the 15 round probability variation pattern A to 15 round probability variation pattern J and the 2 round probability variation pattern. When the special game state, which is determined in advance and started based on the winning of each probability variation symbol, ends, the game state transition control means 250 changes the value corresponding to the specified number of times corresponding to each probability variation symbol ( For example, 80) is written in the specified number counter 2930 of the main memory 290 . Then, every time a special lottery is performed in the variable probability state, a decrement update is performed by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of times of one game from the stored value of the specified number of times counter 2930, and the stored value of the specified number of times counter 2930 is Reaching a threshold (eg, 0) terminates the variable state and initiates the special state.

The special state is triggered by the end of the special game state that was started based on the number of times the special lottery was performed in the variable probability state reaches the specified number of times, or the winning of the 16-round probability variable symbol. If a jackpot is won in the special lottery in the state, the state is shifted to the special game state. In the special state, as shown in FIG. 3(B), etc., for the normal lottery, the winning probability of the normal winning is set to about 13/20, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 2 seconds, as in the normal state. , and the opening time of the normal role 55 is set to 3 seconds, and the normal role 55 is controlled to the open state less frequently and for a shorter period than the variable probability state and the short time state, so the liquid crystal display 32 Of the game balls falling in the right game area 4, the number of game balls passing through the right passage 52 without entering the second start winning opening 53 increases, but if the right hitting is continued, the reserved second The game balls enter the second start winning hole 53 to such an extent that the 2 special random numbers do not disappear.

As for the special lottery, unlike the normal state, the probability of winning the jackpot is set as high as about 1/50, and the fluctuation time of the first special pattern and the second special pattern is extremely short, 1 to 2 seconds. In addition, the winning probability of the small prize is set extremely high as about 1/2, and the small prize game is frequently executed, so the game passes through the right passage 52 without entering the second start prize winning port 53. It is easy for the ball to enter the second big winning hole 56.例文帳に追加Therefore, the special state is a game state in which it is more advantageous for the player to hit the game ball to the right so that the game ball enters the second big winning hole 56 .

In addition, if the special state is started when the number of times the special lottery is performed in the probability variable state reaches the specified number of times, the number of times the special lottery is performed in the probability variable state and the special state is preliminarily set as the probability variable number It ends on the condition that it reaches the predetermined 10000 times, and on the other hand, when it is started when the special game state ends, the number of times the special lottery is performed in the special state is predetermined as the probability variable number. 10,000 times is reached, and the state is shifted to the normal state. Specifically, the game state transition control means 250, when shifting the game state to the probability variable state after the end of the special game state, or when shifting the game state to the special state after the end of the special game state, the main memory 290 A value corresponding to 10000 times (for example, 10000) is written as a specified number of times in the probability variable number counter 2931, and each time a special lottery is performed in the probability variable number counter 2931, the stored value of the probability variable number counter 2931 corresponds to the number of games for one time. Perform a decrement update that subtracts the value (eg, 1) to be used. And when the stored value of the probability variable number counter 2931 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the special state is terminated and the normal state is started. However, in the special state, the probability of winning the jackpot in the special lottery is set to about 1/50. Most of the time the state is started, and it is almost impossible to transition from the special state to the normal state. That is, the special state is substantially continued until the jackpot is won.

The time saving state is started when the special game state started based on the winning of one of the 15 rounds normal pattern A to 15 rounds normal pattern B, and the 2nd round normal pattern has ended, special in the time saving state When a jackpot is won in a lottery, the game is shifted to a special game state. And in the time-saving state, as shown in FIG. 3(B), etc., for the normal lottery, the winning probability of the normal winning is set to about 19/20, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 0.00. Since the time is set to 5 seconds and the opening time of the normal accessory 55 is set to 5 seconds, most of the game balls falling in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32 enter the second start winning opening 53. It has become.

As for the special lottery, although the probability of winning the jackpot is set as low as about 1/315, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is often extremely short, 1 to 2 seconds. The time-saving state is a game state in which it is more advantageous for the player to hit the game ball to the right so that the game ball enters the second start winning hole 53.例文帳に追加In the time-saving state, the probability of winning a small prize for the special lottery is set to about 1/5, but most of the game balls passing through the right passage 52 enter the second start winning opening 53, so Even if a winning game is executed, the game ball hardly enters the second big winning hole 56.例文帳に追加

Moreover, the time saving state ends on the condition that the number of times the special lottery is performed in the time saving state reaches a predetermined specified number of times, and the state is shifted to the normal state. Specifically, in this embodiment, the specified number of times for the 15-round normal symbol A is predetermined to be 80 times, and the specified number of times for the 15-round normal symbol B is predetermined to be 60 times, and each normal symbol has been elected. When the special game state started based on ends, the game state transition control means 250 writes a value (for example, 80) corresponding to the specified number of times corresponding to each normal symbol into the specified number counter 2930 . Then, every time a special lottery is performed in the time saving state, a decrement update is performed by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games for one time from the stored value of the specified number of times counter 2930, and the stored value of the specified number of times counter 2930 Reaching a threshold (eg, 0) terminates the time saving state and initiates the normal state.

FIG. 8(A) shows 16 round probability variable patterns that can be won in the special lottery for the first special random number, 15 round probability variable patterns A to 15 round probability variable patterns D, 15 round normal patterns A to 15 round normal patterns B, respectively. is a diagram showing a specified number of times determination table A for determining the specified number of times after the end of the special game state when winning in each of the normal state, the variable probability state, the special state and the time saving state.

As shown in FIG. 8(A), in the specified number of times determination table A, the specified number of times is 0 for the 16 round probability variation pattern, even if it is elected in any of the normal state, probability variation state, special state and time saving state. It is determined once, and is shifted to a special state after the end of the special game state.

In addition, regarding the 15-round probability variation pattern A, the specified number of times is determined to be 80 times even if it is elected in any of the normal state, the probability variation state, the special state and the time saving state.

In addition, for the 15-round probability variation pattern B, even if it is won in any of the normal state, probability variation state, special state and time saving state, the specified number of times of the probability variation state after the end of the special game state is determined to be 60 times. .

In addition, regarding the 15-round probability variation pattern C, even if it is won in any of the normal state, probability variation state, special state and time saving state, the specified number of times of the probability variation state after the end of the special game state is determined to be 40 times. .

In addition, regarding the 15 round probability variation pattern D, even if it is elected in any of the normal state, probability variation state, special state and time saving state, the specified number of times of the probability variation state after the end of the special game state is determined to be 20 times. .

In addition, for the 15-round normal pattern A, even if it is won in any of the normal state, the variable probability state, the special state and the time saving state, the prescribed number of times of the time saving state after the end of the special game state is determined to be 80 times. .

In addition, for the 15-round normal pattern B, even if it is won in any of the normal state, the variable probability state, the special state and the time saving state, the specified number of times of the time saving state after the end of the special game state is determined to be 60 times. .

FIG. 8(B) shows a 16-round probability variable pattern that can be won in a special lottery for the second special random number, a 15-round probability variable pattern E to a 15-round probability variable pattern J, a 2-round probability variable pattern, and a 15-round normal pattern A to 15 rounds. A stipulated number of times determination table B for determining the stipulated number of times after the end of the special game state when each of the normal pattern B and the 2nd round normal pattern wins in each of the normal state, the probability variable state, the special state and the time saving state. It is a figure which shows.

As shown in FIG. 8(B), in the specified number of times determination table B, the specified number of times is 0 for the 16 round probability variation pattern, even if it is elected in any of the normal state, probability variation state, special state and time saving state. It is determined once, and is shifted to a special state after the end of the special game state.

Also, for the 15 round probability variation pattern E, if you win in the normal state, probability variation state or time saving state, the specified number of probability variation state after the end of the special game state is determined to 100 times, and if you win in the special state , the specified number of times of the variable probability state after the end of the special game state is determined to be 60 times.

Also, for the 15 round probability variation pattern F, if you win in the normal state, the specified number of probability variation states after the end of the special game state is determined to be 100 times, and if you win in the probability variation state or time saving state, special The specified number of times of the variable probability state after the end of the game state is determined to be 80 times, and when winning in the special state, the specified number of times of the variable probability state after the end of the special game state is determined to be 60 times.

Also, for the 15 round probability variation pattern G, when winning in the normal state, the specified number of probability variation state after the end of the special game state is determined to 100 times, and when winning in the probability variation state, special state or time saving state , the specified number of times of the variable probability state after the end of the special game state is determined to be 60 times.

Also, for the 15 round probability variation pattern H, if you win in the normal state, the specified number of probability variation states after the end of the special game state is determined to be 100 times, and if you win in the probability variation state or time saving state, special The stipulated number of times in the variable probability state after the end of the game state is determined to be 40 times, but when winning in the special state, the stipulated number of times is determined to be 0 times, and the state is shifted to the special state after the end of the special game state. .

Also, for the 15 round probability variation pattern I, if you win in the normal state, the specified number of probability variation states after the end of the special game state is determined to be 100 times, and if you win in the probability variation state or time saving state, special The stipulated number of times in the variable probability state after the end of the game state is determined to be 20 times, but when winning in the special state, the stipulated number of times is determined to be 0 times, and the state is shifted to the special state after the end of the special game state. .

Also, for the 15-round probability variation pattern J, when winning in the normal state, the prescribed number of probability variation states after the end of the special game state is determined to 100 times, and when winning in the probability variation state or time saving state, special The stipulated number of times in the variable probability state after the end of the game state is determined to be 1, but when winning in the special state, the stipulated number of times is determined to be 0, and the state is shifted to the special state after the end of the special game state. .

As for the 2-round variable probability pattern, the specified number of times of the variable probability state after the end of the special game state is determined to be 60 times regardless of whether the game is won in any of the normal state, the variable probability state, the special state and the time saving state.

In addition, for the 15-round normal pattern A, even if it is won in any of the normal state, the variable probability state, the special state and the time saving state, the prescribed number of times of the time saving state after the end of the special game state is determined to be 80 times. .

In addition, for the 15-round normal pattern B, even if it is won in any of the normal state, the variable probability state, the special state and the time saving state, the specified number of times of the time saving state after the end of the special game state is determined to be 60 times. .

And in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, while going through the special game state, the game state is shifted between the normal state, the probability variable state, the special state, and the time saving state. Since the normal state, which is the initial state, is a game state in which a left-hand shot is to be performed as described above, a special lottery is basically performed for the first special random number value in the normal state, but a big win is not possible in the normal state. When winning and one of the 15 round probability variable patterns A to 15 round probability variable patterns D is won, the state is shifted to the probability variable state after the end of the special game state. And in this case, the prescribed number of times determination table A shown in FIG. Times, 60 times, 40 times or 20 times are set as the specified number of times of the probability variation state.

And the probability variable state is a gaming state in which the right hand should be hit as described above. When the number of times the special lottery is performed reaches the specified number of times according to each probability variation pattern, it is shifted to a special state.

On the other hand, when a jackpot is won in the normal state and any one of the 15 round normal pattern A to the 15 round normal pattern B is won, after the special game state ends, the game is shifted to the time saving state. In this case, the specified number of times determination table A shown in FIG. 8A is referred to, and 80 which is the specified number of times when any one of the 15 round normal symbol A to the 15 round normal symbol B is won in the normal state. times or 60 times is set as the prescribed number of times in the time saving state.

And the time-saving state is a gaming state in which a right-hand shot should be performed as described above, and a special lottery is basically performed for the second special random number value in the same way as the variable probability state, and the jackpot is not won in the time-saving state. When the number of times the special lottery is performed reaches the prescribed number of times corresponding to each normal symbol, the state is shifted to the normal state.

And the special state is a game state in which the right hitting should be performed as described above, and a special lottery is basically performed for the second special random number value similarly to the variable probability state and the time saving state, and the small winning game is frequent. Along with being executed, the frequency of controlling the normal role product 55 to the open state is lower than the probability variable state and the time saving state, and the period in which the normal role product 55 is controlled to the open state is also short, so that the second big winning port 56 Since the game balls can easily enter the game ball, the more small wins are won without winning the big win, the more game balls can be acquired by the small win game.

In the special state, when a jackpot is won in the special state and one of the 16-round probability variable pattern, the 15-round probability variable pattern H to the 15-round probability variable pattern J is won, the state is shifted to the special state again after the special game state is finished.

On the other hand, when a jackpot is won in the special state and any one of the 15th round definite variable pattern E to the 15th round definite variable pattern G and the 2nd round definite variable pattern is won, the state is shifted to the definite state after the end of the special game state. And in this case, the prescribed number of times determination table B shown in FIG. 60 times, which is the specified number of times, is set as the specified number of times of the variable probability state.

In addition, when a jackpot is won in the special state and any one of the 15th round normal pattern A to the 15th round normal pattern B and the 2nd round normal pattern is won, the state is shifted to the time saving state after the special game state is finished. In this case, the specified number of times determination table B shown in FIG. The specified number of times, 80 times or 60 times, is set as the specified number of times in the time saving state.

Thus, in the present embodiment, as long as one of the 16 round probability variation pattern, 15 round probability variation pattern H to 15 round probability variation pattern J is elected in the special state, the special state and the special game state are repeated, and in the special state, the small winning game Therefore, in the special game state, many game balls can be acquired by the special game.

The special game execution means 260 is means for executing a special game based on the lottery result of the special lottery, and performs special game execution processing 1 to special game execution processing 3 and the like.

The special game execution process 1 is executed based on the winning of the 16 round probability variation pattern in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 is predetermined for the 16 round probability variation pattern as the upper limit value of the round counter 2933 of the main memory 290. A value (for example, 16) corresponding to 16 times, which is the number of rounds, is set, and each time the first special accessory 51 completes the operation in a predetermined manner in each round, the value stored in the round counter 2933 is changed. Incremental updating is performed by adding a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of rounds for one round. When the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit (for example, 16), the special game state ends.

Specifically, in the special game execution process 1, the opening timer 2934 of the main memory 290 counts 29 seconds after the first special accessory 51 is opened in the special game of each round from the 1st round to the 15th round. Alternatively, when the first big winning hole sensor 110 detects the entry of one game ball, the value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game ball is added to the value of the big winning number counter 2936, which is the upper limit value. When reaching (for example, 10), drive control of the first special accessory driving device 124 is performed so that the first special accessory 51 is closed. Then, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933 assuming that the end condition for one round is satisfied.

And in the special game execution process 1, in the special game of the 16th round, when the opening timer 2934 of the main memory 290 counts 2 seconds after the second special role 57 is opened, the second special role 57 Drive control of the second special accessory driving device 126 is performed so that the second special accessory drive device 126 is closed, ie, the second special accessory 57 performs an opening operation for two seconds. Then, when the opening action of 2 seconds by the second special accessory 57 is performed 10 times, or when the second big winning hole sensor 112 detects the entry of one game ball, the value corresponding to one game ball ( For example, when the value of the large winning number counter 2936 to which 1) is added reaches the upper limit value (eg, 10), the second special accessory driving device 126 is driven so that the second special accessory 57 is closed. When the control is performed, the value of the round counter 2933 is incremented by "1" assuming that the end condition for one round is satisfied.

A special game execution process 2 is executed based on the fact that one of the 15 round probability variation pattern A to 15 round probability variation pattern J and the 15 round normal pattern A to 15 round normal pattern B is won in the special lottery, and special game execution means. 260 sets a value (e.g., 15) corresponding to 15 times, which is a predetermined number of rounds for 15 round probability variable symbols and 15 round normal symbols, as the upper limit value of the round counter 2933 of the main memory 290, and in each round Each time the first special role product 51 completes the operation in a predetermined manner, the stored value of the round counter 2933 is incremented by adding a value (eg, 1) corresponding to the number of rounds for one round. When the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit (for example, 15), the special game state ends.

Specifically, in the special game execution process 2, the opening timer 2934 of the main memory 290 counts 29 seconds after the first special accessory 51 is opened in the special game of each round from the 1st round to the 15th round. Alternatively, when the first big winning hole sensor 110 detects the entry of one game ball, the value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game ball is added to the value of the big winning number counter 2936, which is the upper limit value. When reaching (for example, 10), drive control of the first special accessory driving device 124 is performed so that the first special accessory 51 is closed. Then, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933 assuming that the end condition for one round is satisfied.

The special game execution process 3 is executed based on the fact that the 2 round probability variation pattern or the 2 round normal pattern is won in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 sets the 2 round probability variation pattern and 2 rounds as the upper limit value of the round counter 2933. A value (e.g., 2) corresponding to a predetermined number of rounds for the normal symbol is set, and each time the first special accessory 51 completes the operation in a predetermined manner in each round, a round is performed. Increment update is performed by adding a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of rounds for one round to the value stored in the counter 2933 . When the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit (for example, 2), the special game state ends.

Specifically, in the special game execution process 3, in the special game of each round from the first round to the second round, the opening timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the first special accessory 51 is opened, or When the value of the prize number counter 2936 reaches the upper limit (for example, 10), drive control of the first special accessory drive device 124 is performed so that the first special accessory 51 is closed. Then, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933 assuming that the end condition for one round is satisfied.

The small winning game execution means 262 is a means for executing a small winning game based on the winning of a small winning in the special lottery, and performs small winning game execution processing 1 to small winning game execution processing 2 and the like.

The small winning game execution processing 1 is executed based on the winning of the small winning symbol A in the special lottery. The second special accessory driving device 126 is operated so that the second special accessory 57 is closed when 0.5 seconds have passed since the second special accessory 57 was opened with the start of the winning game. Drive control.

Then, when the second big winning hole sensor 112 detects the entry of one game ball, a value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game ball is added to the value of the big winning number counter 2936, and the second special When the accessory 57 completes the operation by the small winning game execution process 1 or the value of the large winning number counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 10), it is assumed that the end condition of the small winning game of one round is satisfied. , to end the small winning game.

The small winning game execution processing 2 is executed based on the winning of the small winning symbol B in the special lottery. The second special accessory driving device 126 is operated so that the second special accessory 57 is closed when 1.7 seconds have passed since the second special accessory 57 was opened with the start of the winning game. Drive control.

Then, when the second big winning hole sensor 112 detects the entry of one game ball, a value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game ball is added to the value of the big winning number counter 2936, and the second special When the accessory 57 completes the operation by the small winning game execution process 2 or the value of the large winning number counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 10), it is assumed that the end condition of the small winning game of one round is satisfied. , to end the small winning game.

The payout control means 270 receives a detection signal from the first starting winning opening sensor 106, a detection signal from the second starting winning opening sensor 108, a detection signal from the first large winning opening sensor 110, and a detection signal from the second large winning opening sensor 112. is input, control is performed to cause the payout device 130 to pay out a number of game balls corresponding to the number of prize balls predetermined for each detection signal. Specifically, the payout control means 270 transmits a command to pay out four game balls to the payout device 130 each time the first start winning hole sensor 106 detects the winning of one game ball, and the second Each time the starting winning hole sensor 108 detects the winning of one game ball, it transmits a command to pay out one game ball to the payout device 130, and the first big winning hole sensor 110 detects one game ball. each time the winning is detected, a command to pay out 15 game balls is transmitted to the payout device 130, and each time the second big winning opening sensor 112 detects the winning of one game ball, the payout device 130 sends a command to pay out 10 game balls.

The payout device 130 pays out the number of game balls instructed by the payout control means 270 . This payout device 130 is provided with a payout motor in a game ball tank for storing game balls, and a payout control means 270 controls the rotation angle of the payout motor to produce the number of game balls as instructed. Discharge from the game ball tank. Also, the payout device 130 is provided with a payout sensor 116 that operates each time one game ball is put out. The number of played game balls can be managed.

The communication control means 280 controls transmission of various commands generated according to various calculation results in the main board 100 to the sub board 102 . In the game machine of this embodiment, between the main board 100 and the sub board 102, only one-way communication from the main board 100 to the sub board 102 is possible, and from the sub board 102 to the main board 100. Connected for communication in such a way that information cannot be transmitted.

Next, the sub-board 102 will be described. The sub-board 102 includes a performance control means 300 and a sub-memory 310 .

The effect control means 300 displays effects based on various commands transmitted from the main substrate 100, input signals from the effect button switches 150, and effect data stored in the effect data storage means 3110 of the sub-memory 310. Control the device 170 to turn on or blink the front frame lamp 12 and the display frame lamp 38, display the effect image on the liquid crystal display 32, control the sound device 172 to output the effect sound from the speaker 14, By controlling the performance device 176 such as by driving the performance driving device 174 to operate the performance product, the performance device 176 is made to perform performance for enlivening the game and assisting the game.

In particular, the effect data storage means 3110 stores a large number of effect image data for displaying images on the liquid crystal display 32, and the effect control means 300 controls one frame (1/1) based on these effect image data. By drawing an image in the frame buffer of the sub-memory 310 every 30 seconds and displaying the drawn image on the liquid crystal display 32, the liquid crystal display 32 is caused to reproduce and display a moving image.

Then, the effect control means 300 performs state effect processing and the like as processing for causing the effect device 176 to execute the effect.

In the state effect processing, the effect control means 300 operates the character image on the liquid crystal display 32 or changes the background image according to the current game state based on the command corresponding to the game state and the counter value on the main board 100. By changing the effect sound or changing the effect sound output from the speaker 14, an effect suggesting the current game state to the player is executed.

For example, when the current game state is a special state, the effect control means 300 displays an image indicating that the current game state is a special state on the liquid crystal display 32, and the current game state is a probability variable state or In the case of the time-saving state, the liquid crystal display 32 is caused to display an image indicating that the current game state is the variable probability state or the time-saving state.

When the current game state is the special game state, the effect control means 300 indicates on the liquid crystal display 32 that the current game state is the special game state, and the special game of what round is executed. A special game state image (special game effect) indicating whether it is in the middle is displayed.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when any 15 round probability variable pattern or any 15 round normal pattern is won in the special lottery, the special game of each round of the 1st round to the 15th round , the first special accessory 51 is controlled to perform the opening action only once (perform the first action) for a maximum of 29 seconds (first period).

In addition, when the 16 round probability variable pattern is won in the special lottery, in the special game of each round from the 1st round to the 15th round, the first special accessory 51 performs a maximum of 29 seconds of opening operation only once. In the special game of the 16th round, the second special accessory 57 is controlled to perform the opening action for 2 seconds (second period) up to 10 times (performing the second action). .

Also, when the small winning symbol B is won in the special lottery, the second special accessory 57 performs the opening operation for 1.7 seconds (third period) only once in the small winning game of one round ( perform the third operation).

That is, in the present embodiment, when the 16 round probability variation pattern is won, any 15 round probability variation pattern or any 15 round normal pattern is won in the special game of each round of the 1st round to the 15th round. In the same manner as in the case, the opening operation of the first special accessory 51 is performed, and in the special game of the final 16th round, the small winning game is frequently played by winning the small winning symbol B with a high probability in the special state. In a manner similar to the case where is performed, the opening operation of the second special accessory 57 is continuously performed.

In addition, in this embodiment, in the final 16th round special game when the 16th round probability variable pattern is won, if the player shoots the game ball continuously, 2 to 2 in one small winning game Since it is possible to enter three game balls into the second big winning hole 56, when the second special accessory 57 is opened 4 to 5 times, the big winning number counter 2936 When the value reaches the upper limit of 10, the 16th round special game ends.

10, 11 and 12 are diagrams showing examples of effect images displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 in the gaming machine of this embodiment.

<Fig. 10(A)>
In this embodiment, when a big win is won in a special lottery in a normal state, that is, when a so-called first win is made, a bonus start effect suggesting the start of a special game state called "Bonus!" is executed on the liquid crystal display 32, An instruction image is displayed that instructs to hit to the right.

<FIG. 10(B)>
When the special game of the first round is started, as shown in FIG. Winning number display 502 showing the number of game balls paid out in the winning game is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 10(B), "1" is displayed on the round number display 500, and the game ball has not yet entered the first big winning hole 50 because the special game of the first round has just started. , "0" is displayed in the acquired number display 502 .

<FIG. 10(C)>
The value of the round number display 500 is updated each time the round progresses, and each time the game ball is paid out based on the game ball entering the first big winning port 50 in the special game of each round, the winning number display 502 is updated. Value is updated. For example, the value of the winning number display 502 may be updated so that "1" is added each time one game ball is paid out. In the example shown in FIG. 10(C), when the 15th round special game is started, "15" is displayed in the round number display 500, and 2206 pieces are displayed in the special game from the 1st round to the 15th round. "2206" is displayed in the acquired number display 502 because the game balls have been paid out. In addition, in the example of FIG. 10(C), a state in which the value of the acquired number display 502 is being updated due to the fact that many game balls have been paid out in the special game of the 15th round is shown. .

<FIG. 10(D)>
When the 15th round of the special game ends, as shown in FIG. 10(D), a bonus end effect is executed to indicate that the special game state has ended, and the total number of game balls paid out in the special game is displayed. A total number display 504 is displayed. In the example of FIG. 10(D), the total number display 504 displays "2250 wins" because 2250 game balls have been paid out in the first winning special game state.

<FIG. 11(A)>
If the special game state is a special game state based on the winning of any 15 round probability variable pattern or any 15 round normal pattern, the special game state ends and the game state shifts to a probability variable state or a time saving state. , As shown in FIG. 11 (A), a specific state start effect is executed that suggests that a variable probability state or a time saving state "Chance Zone!" be.

<FIG. 11(B)>
Then, as shown in FIG. 11(B), the acquisition number display 502 is not displayed, and while the specific state effect that directs the game in the variable probability state or the time saving state is executed, the second special random number that is being held is displayed. When it is read out and a special lottery is performed, variable display of the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 is started.

<FIG. 11(C)>
Then, as shown in FIG. 11(C), the left production pattern 350, the middle production pattern 352 and the right production pattern 354 are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the fixed stop display is performed, so that the special lottery in the probability variable state or the time saving state is performed. A special lottery production to be produced is executed.

<FIG. 11(D)>
Then, when the number of times the special lottery is performed in the probability variable state or the time saving state reaches the specified number of times, if the staying game state is the probability variable state, it is shifted to a special state, shown in FIG. 11 (D) , a special state start effect suggesting that a special state of "Special Time!" will start is executed, and an instruction image instructing to hit to the right is displayed.

<Fig. 12(A)>
As shown in FIG. 12(A), a win number display 502 is displayed while a special state effect for effecting a game in a special state is being executed. In the example of FIG. 12(A), 2250 game balls were paid out in the special game state of the first hit, but the special state has just started, and depending on the small winning game, the game ball may enter the second big winning hole 56. has not entered, "2250" is displayed in the acquisition number display 502. Then, when the reserved second special random number value is read out and a special lottery is performed, variable display of the reduced left effect pattern 360, the reduced middle effect pattern 362 and the reduced right effect pattern 364 is started.

<FIG. 12(B)>
When the small winning pattern B is won in the special lottery, as shown in FIG. 12(B), the reduced left production pattern 360, the reduced middle production pattern 362 and the reduced right production pattern 364 are temporarily stopped in a manner corresponding to the winning of the small prize. After it is displayed, a fixed stop is displayed. Then, the second special accessory 57 is controlled to perform one opening operation for 1.7 seconds by executing the small winning game while executing the small winning performance for directing the small winning game.

Each time a game ball is paid out based on the game ball entering the second big winning hole 56 in the small winning game, the value of the winning number display 502 is updated. In the example of FIG. 12(B), since the first winning special game state was started, 2261 game balls were paid out in the special game and the small winning game, so that the win number display 502 shows "2261". is displayed. In addition, in the example of FIG. 12(B), a state in which the value of the acquired number display 502 is being updated due to the payout of many game balls in the small winning game is shown.

<FIG. 12(C)>
When the small winning game ends, as shown in FIG. 12(C), the display of the winning number display 502 is continued while the special state effect for directing the game in the special state is executed, and the suspended second special random When the numerical values are read out and a special lottery is performed, variable display of the reduced left effect pattern 360, the reduced middle effect pattern 362 and the reduced right effect pattern 364 is started.

<Fig. 12(D)>
When the small winning pattern B is won in the special lottery, as shown in FIG. 12(D), the reduced left production pattern 360, the reduced middle production pattern 362 and the reduced right production pattern 364 are temporarily stopped in a manner corresponding to the winning of the small prize. After it is displayed, a fixed stop is displayed. Then, the small winning effect is executed and the small winning game is executed, so that the second special accessory 57 is controlled to perform the opening operation once for 1.7 seconds.

Then, every time a game ball is paid out based on the game ball entering the second big winning hole 56 in the small winning game, the value of the winning number display 502 is updated. In the example of FIG. 12(D), since the first winning special game state was started, 2289 game balls were paid out in the special game and the small winning game, so that "2289" is displayed in the acquisition number display 502. is displayed. Note that the example of FIG. 12D also shows a state in which the value of the acquired number display 502 is being updated due to a large number of game balls being paid out in the small winning game.

In the special state, the small winning pattern B is won with a high probability, and an extremely short variation time is often set as the variation time of the second special pattern, so the small winning game is continuously performed every few seconds. more and more

When a jackpot is won in the special lottery in the special state, the special state ends and the second special game state is started. is updated. Then, in the special lottery of the special state, by winning one of the 15 round normal symbols or the 2 round normal symbols, the game state is shifted to the time saving state after the special game state ends, and the special lottery is performed in the time saving state. When the game state is shifted to the normal state by reaching the specified number of times, the value of the acquired number display 502 is reset to "0".

Next, the production (small winning production) executed in the small winning game will be described. In the small winning effect, a performance sound (payout sound) is output through the speaker 14 in accordance with the payout of the game ball based on the entry (entrance) of the game ball into the second big winning hole 56 . The output of the payout sound will be specifically described below. In the following description, it is assumed that 10 game balls (prize balls) are paid out based on one game ball entering the second big winning hole 56 in the small winning game.

In the small winning game, when the game ball enters the second big winning hole 56, the game ball is paid out based on it, and the effect sound related to the game ball payout (payout sound for notifying the payout of the game ball) is produced by the speaker 14 (sound output means). As the payout sound, for example, a predetermined sound (for example, a sound of "da") is continuously emitted. Since the output of the payout sound is performed along with the counting up of the acquired number display 502, which will be described later, the payout sound may be referred to as the count-up sound.

The main memory 290 (storage means) is provided with a payout number counter 2937 (storage area, RWM) (FIG. 4). The payout control means 270 transmits a command to pay out 10 game balls to the payout device 130 each time the second big winning hole sensor 112 detects the winning of one game ball. A predetermined value “10” is set (added) to the value stored in the number counter 2937 . That is, based on the entry of the game ball into the second big winning hole 56, a predetermined value "10" is added to the stored value of the payout number counter 2937. This predetermined value "10" is a value corresponding to the entry of one game ball into the second big winning hole 56, and is based on the entry of one game ball into the second big winning hole 56. It is the same value as the number of game balls (prize balls) paid out (value corresponding to the number of payouts).

The payout device 130 performs the operation of putting out the game balls of the number of payouts instructed by the payout control means 270. At this time, the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 is changed to "1" each time one game ball is paid out. It is supposed to be subtracted. In this embodiment, when the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 is a value of "1" or more, the stored value is changed every time a predetermined time (for example, about 33 ms) elapses, or predetermined information (command, signal) (triggered by a predetermined process), it is decremented by "1".

The effect control means 300 controls the execution of the effect based on a signal (command) transmitted from the main substrate 100, and when the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 is "1" or more, a payout sound is output. When the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 is "0", the payout sound is controlled not to be output.

In this embodiment, the payout sound output (output time) is managed by the value stored in the payout number counter 2937. A counter (a counter used to control the output of sound output: sound output counter) may be provided, and the output of sound output (output time) may be managed by the stored value of the sound output counter ( A payout sound counter may be used instead of the payout number counter 2937). In that case, "10" is set (added) to the stored value of the payout sound counter based on the entry of the game ball into the second big winning hole 56, and each time a predetermined time (for example, about 33 ms) elapses, or a predetermined The stored value may be decremented by "1" based on the information (instruction, signal) of (triggered by a predetermined process).

When one game ball enters the second big winning hole 56 in the small winning game, the memory value of the payout number counter 2937 is set to "10", and the output of the payout sound is started based thereon. Then, the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 is decremented by "1", and when the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 reaches "0", the output of the payout sound is stopped. In other words, when one game ball enters the second big winning hole 56, the timing at which the payout of 10 game balls is completed and the timing at which the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 reaches "0". and are the same. The timing at which the payout of ten game balls is completed may be, for example, the timing at which the payout of the tenth game ball is started.

Also, when game balls enter the second big winning hole 56 in succession, for example, the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 set to "10" based on the entry of the first game ball becomes "0". When the second game ball enters the second big winning hole 56 before reaching, the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 at the time when the second game ball enters the second big winning hole 56, "10", which is a value corresponding to the entry of the game ball, is added. Therefore, when "10" is added to the stored value, the time until the stored value reaches "0" becomes longer, and the output time of the payout sound being output is extended. In other words, the output of the payout sound being output is continued. In other words, the payout sound being output is continuously output without interruption.

Here, in the small winning game, while the second special accessory 57 performs one opening operation for a predetermined time (1.7 seconds), a plurality of (two) game balls are consecutively placed in the second A case in which the player has entered the special prize opening 56 will be described. In this embodiment, "10" is set to the memory value of the payout number counter 2937 based on the entry of the first game ball into the second big winning hole 56, and the memory value is decremented by "1". When the second game ball enters the second big winning hole 56 at the time when the stored value is "5", the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 becomes "15" (FIG. 13). (b)).

If the output of the payout sound is not controlled (managed) based on the stored value of the payout number counter 2937, and one game ball enters the second big winning hole 56, one game When a payout sound is output for a length (output time) corresponding to the entry of the ball (for example, until the stored value of a predetermined counter changes from "10" to "0", the payout sound is output), at the timing when the second game ball enters, the output of the payout sound based on the entry of the first game ball is interrupted, and the second game ball The output of the payout sound based on the entering ball is started (see FIG. 13(a)). In other words, the payout sound is output again from the beginning at the timing when the second game ball enters (the payout sound is output again). For this reason, the output of the payout sound is interrupted, and the player may feel uncomfortable. For example, if the payout sound is interrupted, the player may feel uneasy about whether or not the payout has been properly performed. In addition, if the payout sound is, for example, a sound effect whose pitch changes with the passage of time, the pitch of the payout sound will change by re-outputting the payout sound. You may feel uncomfortable.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the payout sound output is controlled (managed) based on the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 . As shown in FIG. 13(b), the memory value of the payout number counter 2937 is set to "10" based on the entry of the first game ball into the second big winning hole 56, and the memory value is set to "1". " is subtracted by increments, and when the second game ball enters the second big winning hole 56 at the time when the stored value is "5", the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 is changed to "10". After addition, the stored value becomes "15". Therefore, the time until the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 reaches "0" becomes longer, and the output time of the payout sound being output is extended (the output of the payout sound being output is continued). . The output of the payout sound is stopped when the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 reaches "0". In other words, the timing at which the output of the payout sound is stopped corresponds to (coincides with) the timing at which the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 becomes "0". In this embodiment, the output of the payout sound is not started at the timing when the predetermined value "10" is added to the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 whose stored value is "1" or more. ing.

In FIG. 13(b), the output time of the payout sound corresponds to the number of times the game ball enters the second big winning hole 56 (twice). Here, the output time of the payout sound based on the entry of one game ball (time until the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 is subtracted from "10" by "1" and reaches "0" (measurement time)) is the "first hour". Note that the first time is not limited to the time required for the value stored in the payout number counter 2937 to change from "10" to "0", and may be a time corresponding to 10 counts of the stored value. In addition, the first time is defined as the time from when the output of the payout sound is started based on the entry of one game ball until the output of the payout sound is stopped (the payout sound output corresponding to the entry of one game ball time). In FIG. 13(b), the output time of the payout sound is the time obtained by doubling the first time.

In the above description, the output time of the payout sound being output is extended. It may also be said that the time is controlled to be (based on) the number of times the ball has entered. Also, it may be said that the output time of the payout sound based on the entry of another game ball is added to the output time of the payout sound being output (remaining output time).

When the game ball enters the second big winning hole 56 during output of the payout sound, control is performed so that the output time of the payout sound being output is extended, and the payout sound is output at the timing when the game ball enters. It will not start again. Therefore, no discontinuity occurs in the output of the payout sound. This can reduce the possibility that the player will feel uncomfortable. In other words, the player can hear the payout sound without any sense of discomfort. As a result, it is possible to suppress the decline in interest in the game.

In addition, in FIG. 13(b), after the second game ball enters, when the third game ball enters the second big winning hole 56 while the payout sound is being output, for example, the payout number counter 2937 When the stored value is "12", if another game ball enters the second big winning hole 56, the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 becomes "22", and the payout sound output time is be extended.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the small winning game, while the second special accessory 57 is performing the opening operation for a predetermined time, the game ball enters the second big winning hole 56 and outputs a payout sound. When (predetermined opportunity) occurs, the output of the payout sound is started for a predetermined time (first time). Then, when the game ball does not enter the second big winning opening 56 during the output of the payout sound (when the output opportunity does not occur), the payout sound is output after a predetermined time (first time) elapses. stops (terminates). On the other hand, when the game ball enters the second big winning hole 56 during the output of the payout sound (when the output trigger occurs), the payout sound is not output again from the beginning at the timing when the game ball enters (payout The sound output is not restarted), and the output time of the output sound being output is controlled so that it is the time corresponding to the number of output triggers that have occurred controlled to be output continuously over a period of time corresponding to the number).

As shown in FIG. 13(b), when the second game ball enters the second big winning hole 56 while outputting the payout sound based on the entry of the first game ball (the output opportunity occurs case), the payout sound is not re-output at the timing when the game ball enters, and the output time of the payout sound being output is two output triggers (two game balls enter the second big winning hole 56 ) (that is, the time obtained by doubling the first time). Also, if the third game ball enters the second big winning hole 56 during the output of the payout sound based on the entry of the first and second game balls (when an output opportunity occurs), The payout sound is not re-output at the timing when the game ball enters, and the output time of the payout sound being output depends on the three output triggers (entering of the three game balls into the second big winning hole 56). time (that is, the time obtained by multiplying the first time by three).

Next, the relationship between the output of the payout sound and the winning number display 502 will be described. As described above, when a game ball enters the second big winning hole 56 in a small winning game, the game ball is paid out based thereon, and the value of the acquired number display 502 on the liquid crystal display 32 (display means) is updated. It should be noted that in the present embodiment, the value of the acquired number display 502 is updated by incrementing by "1", but this may be referred to as counting up.

Based on the entry of one game ball into the second big winning hole 56 in the small winning game, the effect control means 300 increases (fluctuations) the value of the winning number display 502 by "1" and changes the value to "10". ”Stops the variation when it is increased. Here, it is assumed that the change time of the acquisition number display 502 based on the entry of one game ball is "second time". The second time is the time from when the value of the acquired number display 502 starts to increase based on the entry of one game ball until the value stops increasing (the count-up corresponding to the entry of one game ball display time).

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first time (payout sound output time corresponding to the entry of one game ball) and the second time (count-up display time corresponding to the entry of one game ball) are the same. It has become. It should be noted that the same is not limited to being exactly the same and includes substantially the same. In other words, the first time may be slightly shorter than the second time, and the first time may be slightly longer than the second time. Slightly means, for example, about 15% of the second time. For example, when the first time is slightly shorter than the second time, the value of the acquisition number display 502 increases by 1 from "0" and stops at "10". 9", the output of the payout sound may be stopped. In other words, the difference between the first time and the second time may be within the range of time required for the value of the win count display 502 to increase by "1". Note that the following description assumes that the first time and the second time are the same.

Here, in the small winning game, while the second special accessory 57 performs one opening operation for a predetermined time (1.7 seconds), a plurality of (two) game balls are consecutively placed in the second Consider the case where the player has entered the big winning opening 56 . Specifically, "10" is set to the memory value of the payout number counter 2937 based on the entry of the first game ball into the second big winning hole 56, and the memory value is decremented by "1". Consider a case where the second game ball enters the second big winning hole 56 when the stored value is "5".

The acquired number display 502 is counted up so as to increase by "20" based on the entry of a total of two game balls, and the time required for the count up (fluctuation time) is twice the time of the second time. . On the other hand, regarding the payout sound, if the output time of the payout sound is not controlled based on the stored value of the payout number counter 2937, it is based on the entry of the first game ball based on the entry of the second game ball. Since the measurement of the first time is interrupted and the measurement of the first time is newly started at the timing when the second game ball enters, the output time of the payout sound does not become twice the first time. Therefore, even though the winning number display 502 is counting up, the output of the payout sound ends (stops) first. In this case, the player may feel uncomfortable.

In this embodiment, the output time of the payout sound is controlled based on the stored value of the payout number counter 2937, and when the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 is "5", the second game ball is played. When entering the second big winning hole 56, the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 becomes "15", and the output of the payout sound being output is extended. Therefore, the output time of the payout sound is double the first time (see FIG. 13(b)). As a result, the timing at which the output of the payout sound ends and the timing at which the count-up (fluctuation) of the winning number display 502 ends are the same. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the output of the payout sound is terminated earlier in spite of the fact that the win number display 502 is being counted up, and it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player will feel a sense of incongruity. .

Note that the subtraction of the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 (the payout sound counter if the sub-board 102 is provided with the payout sound counter) and the increase of the value of the acquired number display 502 (increase by 1) are performed. , may be synchronized. That is, each time the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 is decremented by "1", the value of the acquired number display 502 may be increased by "1". Specifically, for example, a counter (acquisition number counter) whose stored value is updated as the payout number counter 2937 (payout sound counter) is updated is provided. Acquisition number display 502 may be displayed accordingly. Acquisition number counter can, for example, measure the number (total number) of game balls paid out in special games and small winning games, and the stored value of the acquisition number counter is a payout number counter 2937 (payout sound counter). may be incremented by "1" as the stored value of is decremented by "1".

Data of sound to be played (sound to be played) is stored in effect data storage means 3110 . In this embodiment, the length of payout sound data (playable time) is set longer than at least the first time (payout sound output time corresponding to the entry of one game ball). The length of the payout sound data is, for example, a game ball that can continuously enter the second big winning hole 56 while the second special accessory 57 is performing an opening operation for a predetermined time in a small winning game. can be appropriately set based on the number of For example, the length of the payout sound data is set to the length of three or more game balls that can be entered, that is, the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 is subtracted from "30" by "1" and set to "0". It may be longer than the time it takes to reach. The length of payout sound data is preferably set longer than the payout sound output time (twice the first time) corresponding to the entry of two game balls, and corresponds to the entry of three game balls. It is more preferable that the time is set longer than the payout sound output time (three times the first time).

In this embodiment, when the output time of the payout sound is extended based on the fact that the game balls have continuously entered the second big winning hole 56, the payout sound being output is continuously output (reproduced) as it is. can be done. That is, in the present embodiment, when the game ball first enters the second big winning hole 56 (when the memory value of the payout number counter 2937 changes from "0" to "10"), payout based on the payout sound data Although the output of the sound is started, even if the game ball enters the second big winning hole 56 while the output of the payout sound continues, the reproduction (output) of the payout sound data is continued (the game ball , the sound data to be played is not reproduced from the beginning).

The length of the payout sound data is ensured to be longer than at least the first time (the payout sound output time corresponding to the entry of one game ball), for example, the payout sound output time corresponding to the entry of three game balls. (three times the first time), even if the game balls continuously enter the second big winning hole 56, the reproducible time of the payout sound being output is insufficient. never. Therefore, when the playable time runs short, it is not necessary to output the sound to be played again after the output of the sound to be played is finished, thereby preventing the processing from becoming complicated.

In addition, in the present embodiment, by looping and reproducing (outputting) one payout sound data, a continuous sound (payout sound) may be output. In other words, when the output timing of the pay-out sound occurs during the output of the pay-out sound and the output time of the pay-out sound being output is extended, the output of the pay-out sound that is not heard interrupted is the loop reproduction of the pay-out sound data. It may be realized by

The fact that the output sound being output is output for a period of time corresponding to the number of output triggers that have occurred may be realized by continuously (continuously) outputting the corresponding output sound (output sound data) as it is. It may be realized by continuously (continuously) outputting predetermined pay-out sound data without interruption.

As described above, the gaming machine of the present embodiment is
sound output means capable of outputting sound;
A production control means for controlling the execution of production,
The production control means causes the sound output means to output a production sound related to the payout of game value based on the occurrence of a predetermined trigger,
When the predetermined trigger occurs during the output of the effect sound for a predetermined period of time, the output of the effect sound is not restarted at the timing when the predetermined trigger occurs, and the effect sound being output does not resume the predetermined output. Output over time based on the number of triggers.

When the specified opportunity is generated during the output of the performance sound for a specified time, the output of the performance sound is interrupted when the output of the performance sound is restarted at the timing when the specified opportunity is generated. For this reason, the player may feel uncomfortable with the interruption of the output of the effect sound. According to this embodiment, when the predetermined trigger occurs during the output of the effect sound for a predetermined period of time, the output of the effect sound is not restarted at the timing when the predetermined trigger occurs, and the effect being output is A sound is output for a period of time based on the number of said predetermined triggers that have occurred. Therefore, there is no discontinuity in the output of the effect sound. This can reduce the possibility that the player will feel uncomfortable.

In the present embodiment, regarding the output control of the payout sound, the game ball enters the second big winning opening 56 in the small winning game, the game ball is paid out based thereon, and the value of the winning number display 502 is updated. Although the case has been described as an example, this control may be executed in another predetermined game. For example, it may be executed when a game ball enters the first big winning hole 50 in a special game, the game ball is paid out based thereon, and the value of the winning number display 502 is updated.

Also, in the present embodiment, the timing at which the output of the payout sound ends and the timing at which the count-up of the acquired number display 502 ends are the same timing, but at least the timing at which the output of the payout sound ends. may be configured so as not to precede the timing at which the count-up of the acquired number display 502 ends.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the time required to pay out a predetermined number (10) of game balls based on the entry of the game ball (1) into the second big winning hole 56 is set to the third time, the third Even if the time and the first time (the payout sound output time corresponding to the entry of one game ball) are the same (including substantially the same as the relationship between the first time and the second time described above) good. Furthermore, the third time, the first time, and the second time (the count-up display time corresponding to the entry of one game ball) are the same (approximately the same as the relationship between the first time and the second time described above). (including the same). The payout device 130 is provided with a payout sensor 116 that operates each time one game ball is put out. During the third time, for example, the payout sensor 116 operates based on the payout of the first game ball. It may be the time until the payout sensor 116 operates based on the payout of the tenth game ball, and the tenth game ball after the first game ball has been paid out from the payout opening 18 to the upper tray 16. may be the time until the game ball is paid out from the payout port 18 to the upper tray 16.例文帳に追加

In addition, in the present embodiment, the output of the payout sound is stopped when the value stored in the payout number counter 2937 reaches “0”. The timing at which the sound output is stopped may be the same or substantially the same (it may not be completely the same). For example, if the predetermined sound constituting the payout sound is being output (during playback) at the timing when the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 becomes "0", then at the timing when the output of the predetermined sound is finished. , the output (reproduction) of the payout sound may be stopped. In other words, the output of the payout sound may not be stopped at the timing when the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 becomes "0", and the output of the payout sound may be stopped at a timing slightly later than that timing. Further, in the case where a predetermined sound (one sound) is repeatedly output as the payout sound, the timing (separation timing) at which one sound is separated from each other is memorized in advance, and the payout is performed. It is determined whether or not the timing at which the stored value of the number counter 2937 becomes "0" coincides with the break timing. If not, the output of the payout sound may be stopped at the next break timing. For example, when the stored value of the payout number counter 2937 becomes "0" between the break timing after the fifth sound (2500 ms) and the break timing after the sixth sound (2700 ms), the latter break timing The output of the payout sound may be stopped at (2700ms).

In addition to the payout number counter 2937, a payout sound counter is provided in the effect data storage means 3110 of the sub board 102, and when the payout sound output is controlled by the stored value of the payout sound counter, the payout sound counter A stock counter may be provided separately. For example, when one game ball enters the second big winning hole 56, the stored value of the payout sound counter set to "10" is gradually subtracted until the stored value reaches "0". When one game ball enters the second big winning hole 56 during the period of (during the output of the payout sound), "10" is not added to the stored value of the payout sound counter based on that, but the stock counter The stored value may be set to "1". Incidentally, when another game ball enters the second big winning hole 56 while the payout sound is being output, the stored value of the stock counter becomes "2". Then, when the stored value of the payout sound counter is subtracted and the stored value reaches "0", if the stored value of the stock counter is "1" or more, the output of the payout sound being output continues. At the same time, "1" is subtracted from the stored value of the stock counter, and when the stored value of the payout sound counter reaches "0", if the stored value of the stock counter is "0", the payout sound is Output may be stopped.

The data length of the payout sound (playable time) may be set to the same length as the first time (payout sound output time corresponding to the entry of one game ball). For example, in the above example where the stock counter is provided, if the stored value of the stock counter is "1" or more when the stored value of the payout sound counter reaches "0", after the current payout sound The next payout sound may be continuously (looped) output (reproduced) without interruption.

(Second embodiment)
The present invention can also be applied to other game machines such as slot machines. An example of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied is shown below. As shown in FIG. 13, a slot machine (gaming machine) 100 includes a box-shaped housing 111 whose front side, which is a surface facing a player, is open, and a front door for opening and closing the front side opening of the housing 111. (Front door) 112 is provided. The housing 111 accommodates a reel unit 130 in which a rotatable first reel 131, a second reel 132 and a third reel 133 are unitized, a hopper device for paying out medals, and the like. The front door 112 is divided into an upper door 112a and a lower door 112b.

The upper door 112a is provided with a liquid crystal display 113, a display device such as a speaker 114, and a display window 115. As shown in FIG. The liquid crystal display 113 displays images (moving images and still images) for various effects. The speaker 114 outputs various effects sounds (music, sound effects, voice, etc.). In addition to the liquid crystal display 113 and the speaker 114, a lighting device (lighting device) such as a lamp (LED) or a movable accessory operable by an actuator or the like may be provided as a device for presentation.

Behind the display window 115 , the reel unit 130 is arranged so that a part thereof can be visually recognized from outside the display window 115 . On the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel 131, the second reel 132, and the third reel 133, a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a row along the circumferential direction. Three consecutive symbols per reel are displayed through the window 115 . The display window 115 is provided with upper, middle, and lower display positions for visually recognizing the symbols on the reels 131, 132, and 133. Depending on the combination of the display positions of the reels 131, 132, and 133, A valid line is set. In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the middle stage of the first reel 131, the middle stage of the second reel 132, and the middle stage of the third reel 133 constitute an activated line. In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game (specified number) is set to three, and when the specified number of medals is inserted, the activated line is activated. It is designed to be

In the slot machine 100, the reels 131, 132, and 133 start rotating at the start of the game, and a winning combination lottery is executed to determine winning or losing (not winning) any of the winning combinations. Next, when the reels 131, 132, 133 are stopped and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination won in the winning combination lottery is displayed on the active line, this winning combination wins and corresponds to the winning combination. A process (winning process) is executed.

The lower door 112b has a medal slot 121 for inserting medals, a MAX bet button (bet button) 122 for betting credited medals, and a start lever 123 operated when starting a game. A stop button 124 for stopping each reel 131, 132, 133, a payout port 125 for paying out medals by a hopper device, a medal receiving tray 126 for receiving the medals paid out from the payout port 125, and the like are provided. Further, at the back of the medal insertion slot 121, a medal sensor is provided for detecting passage of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 121. - 特許庁A performance button 128 is provided on the lower door 112b. The effect button 128 includes, for example, a push switch and a rotary switch (jog dial), and is configured to be able to be pressed and rotated. When the effect button 128 is operated, the mode of effect changes, thereby improving the interest of the game.

A checkout button 140 is provided on the lower door 112b. A settlement button 140 settles the medals (game value) electronically stored in the slot machine 100 or the medals that are bet but not used in the game, and discharges them to the medal tray 126 through the medal discharge port. provided for (paying out) "Settlement" means returning the medals used in the game to the player. The settlement button 140 is formed to be able to be pressed, and when the settlement button 140 is operated (depressed), settlement processing is executed. In the settlement process, medals set for at least one of accumulation (credit) and bet are settled. In other words, the objects to be settled based on the operation of the settlement button 140 include not only medals set to credit but also medals set to bet. When medals are set for both bets and credits, there are, for example, the following two patterns (a first settlement pattern and a second settlement pattern) as settlement patterns based on the operation of the settlement button 140. The game machine in the form has a second settlement pattern. The first settlement pattern is a pattern in which both the medals set for bet and the medals set for credit are collectively settled by one operation of the settlement button 140 . In the second settlement pattern, only the medals set in the bet are settled by the first operation of the settlement button 140, and credits are set by the second operation of the settlement button 140 after the medals set in the bet are settled. This is the pattern in which the medals that are held are settled.

In the slot machine 100, operation of the start lever 123 is validated by inserting medals into the medal slot 121 or by operating the MAX bet button 122 to bet a specified number of medals. Also, when the activated start lever 123 is operated, the game is started. When the game is started, the reels 131, 132, 133 start to rotate, and when the rotation speed of each reel 131, 132, 133 reaches a constant speed and becomes a steady rotation, the operation of the stop button 124 is validated. be. Further, when the activated stop button 124 is operated, each reel 131, 132, 133 corresponding to the operated stop button 124 is stopped. When all the reels are stopped, a process of paying out medals according to the result of the game, a process of making it possible to start the game again without consuming new medals, etc. is performed, and one game is completed.

Inside the slot machine 100, a main control board (main board) and a sub control board (sub board) are provided. The main control board receives input signals from the input means such as the MAX bet button 122, the start lever 123, the stop button 124, and the medal sensor, performs various calculations for executing the game, and based on the calculation results, reel unit 130 and output means such as a hopper device. In the slot machine 100, when a game is started, rotation of each reel is stopped based on operation of each stop button, and a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination is displayed on the active line (when a predetermined combination is won). Based on this, the payout control means of the main control board controls the hopper device to pay out a predetermined number of medals. In addition, the sub control board receives signals sent from the main control board, performs various calculations for executing effects, and controls devices for effects such as the liquid crystal display 113 and the speaker 114 based on the results of the calculations. I do.

In addition, the main control board and the sub control board are electrically connected, and various information (signals) such as information indicating the game state can be sent from the main control board to the sub control board. Information cannot be transmitted from the control board to the main control board. The functions of each board such as the main control board and the sub-control board are stored in advance in various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ICs, hardware such as information storage media such as ROM and RAM, and ROM. It is realized by software consisting of a predetermined program.

The main control board and sub-control board may have functions similar to those of the main board 100 and sub-board 102 shown in the first embodiment, and may be capable of performing similar controls. In other words, the gaming machine (slot machine 100) of the present embodiment may have a predetermined configuration that the gaming machine of the first embodiment has, and the gaming machine of the first embodiment executes Predetermined processing may be executable. Specifically, for example, in the slot machine 100, the sub control board has the effect control means 300, and based on the occurrence of a predetermined trigger, the speaker 114 (sound output means). The predetermined trigger may be winning of a predetermined winning combination, an operation of pressing the settlement button 140, or the like.

Although illustration is omitted, a cross key, an enter button, and a cancel button, which are used for operations such as making settings related to effects, may be provided as effect buttons in addition to the effect button 128 . In that case, when the cross key is operated during non-game play, a volume change screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 113 . When a predetermined button of the cross key is operated while the volume change screen is displayed, the volume (volume of sound output via speaker 114) can be changed. For example, pressing a predetermined button (up button) of the cross key raises the volume by one step. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a predetermined sound (dramatic sound) is output for a predetermined period of time via the speaker 114 based on pressing of the up button (based on occurrence of a predetermined trigger). At this time, if the upper button of the cross key is pressed twice in succession, the volume increases by two steps, for example, from level 1 to level 3. is pressed, sound output will not start again at the timing of the second press, and the sound being output will be output for a period of time based on the number of presses that have occurred (2 times in this case). controlled as At this time, the output of the sound is not restarted at the timing when the second depression occurs, but the volume of the sound being output may be increased (in this example, corresponding to level 3). According to this configuration, there is no discontinuity in sound output. This can reduce the possibility that the player will feel uncomfortable. It should be noted that this control can also be applied to the gaming machine shown in the first embodiment when a predetermined effect button used for volume adjustment is continuously pressed.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, the game control form and configuration of the pachinko game machine and the slot machine are not limited to those of the above-described embodiments. Also, the control operation described above can be applied to other gaming machines such as medalless gaming machines.

In addition, within the scope of the invention, the present invention can freely combine each component of each embodiment, arbitrarily modify each component, or omit each component.

14 sound output means (speaker)
270 Payout control means 300 Effect control means

Claims (1)

sound output means capable of outputting sound;
A production control means for controlling the execution of production,
The production control means causes the sound output means to output a production sound related to the payout of game value based on the occurrence of a predetermined trigger,
When the predetermined trigger occurs during the output of the effect sound for a predetermined period of time, the output of the effect sound is not restarted at the timing when the predetermined trigger occurs, and the effect sound being output does not resume the predetermined output. output over time based on the number of triggers,
A gaming machine characterized by:

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