JPH09192296A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To output sufficient effective sound according to game states by providing a sound signal formation control means for controlling sound signal formation according to a plurality kinds of game states and forming the sound signal based on the sound signal formation control signal from the aforementioned means. SOLUTION: When various kinds of game states are produced in playing, a control signal is transmitted from a character IC 301 according to the game states so as to be inputted in a sound source IC 314. Then, corresponding respective sound data L, P are extracted from an internal ROM in the sound source IC 314 and stereophonic mix signal is formed from L, R sound signals based on respective sound data so as to be outputted to a stereophonic transduction IC 318. At the same time, the stereophonic mix signal is outputted to an amplifier 315 as a monaural sound signal as it is. The stereophonic mix signal is separated into the L, R respective sound signals in the stereophonic transduction IC 318 so as to be transduced into a stereophonic signals and outputted to stereo speakers 220L, 220R.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of generating a plurality of types of gaming states.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a variable display device is made to perform a variable display game based on the winning of a game ball into a starting opening of a game area.
The stop symbol as a result of the variable display game is, for example, "7,
There is known a so-called first type of pachinko gaming machine which generates a big hit cycle game (special game) such as opening an attacker when the numbers are "7, 7".

In addition, the variable winning device is opened once or twice based on the winning in the starting opening of the game area, and the game ball that has flowed into the internal space of the variable winning device during that time is a special prize in the internal space. If you win in the mouth, you can open the variable prize device multiple times intermittently. A big hit cycle game (special game)
There is known a so-called second type of pachinko gaming machine that generates a.

In addition, a third type of pachinko gaming machine that uses a variable display device to generate an open right state of an attacker and another type of pachinko gaming machine, a pachislot gaming machine, a slot machine, or other gaming machine that uses a variable display device. It has been known.

In the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, different sound effects can be generated depending on the type of gaming state in order to notify the type of gaming state.

[0006] For example, in the first type of pachinko gaming machine, a variable display sound corresponding to a variable display game (variable display) during a variable display game, and a fanfare sound when a big hit occurs, during a big hit game Each has a big hit sound effect that excites the gaming state of the big hit. In addition, the two symbols stop and reach state, for example, "7,
7,-"(-is changing), there are many gaming machines that generate a reach changing state in which the last stop symbol is performed for a long time in slow scroll as a reach state, but in that case also a big hit Reach fluctuation display sound can be generated to raise expectations. Further, in order to effectively notify various game states, when a reach or a big hit occurs, a synthetic sound such as "reach" or "big hit" (including a synthetic voice).
There is also known a pachinko gaming machine which outputs "," to improve expectation and pleasure in each gaming state.

[0007]

As described above, conventionally, the sound effect according to various game states is generated.
In a noisy amusement store, in order to output a more effective sound effect, it is necessary to provide a sufficient sound output device.

However, in the conventional gaming machine, because of the arrangement of the speakers and the cost of the pachinko gaming machine, only a simple speaker and an output circuit (amplifier and sound generator) were provided, so that the gaming state was set. Accordingly, it was not possible to output a sufficient sound effect.

Particularly in recent game machines, since the contents of the game are complicated, a large number of constituent members of the game machine and various electric devices are provided, so that the arrangement of the speakers is limited and only a small game machine is provided. Can not. In addition, at the amusement store, the audio output device must be replaced (discarded) every time the machine is replaced, and the replacement cycle of the game machine is very long due to poor customer service on old machines. Since it is getting shorter, even if you try to use an expensive audio output device in the circuit, it will be wasted so much that you can not have too expensive things, and it is absolutely cheap Tended to be.

Further, even if the seller (manufacturer, etc.) of the gaming machine prepares a substantial audio output device,
Depending on the game shop, the conventional one may be sufficient, and it has not been possible to easily incorporate an expensive audio output device into the game machine.

On the other hand, recently, many game stores have been very active in introducing game facilities. In such a game store, if the sound facilities (in-store broadcasting device, etc.) are equipped well, Is increasing. In addition, in such a game store, there is a strong tendency to request a sound effect output from a game machine that is substantial so as to correspond to the latest game equipment. Conventional pachinko game machines could not satisfy the above reasons.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of generating a more effective sound effect according to the type of gaming state. .

[0013]

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine capable of generating a plurality of types of game states, in which a voice signal is generated in accordance with the plurality of types of game states. Voice signal creation control means for controlling,
A voice signal creation means for creating a voice signal based on the voice signal creation control signal from the voice signal creation control means, and a voice signal created by the voice signal creation means is derived to the outside of the gaming machine to play the plurality of games. An audio signal deriving means for enabling the audio output according to the state is provided.

According to the invention described in claim 1, the voice signal created according to a plurality of types of game states can be derived to the outside of the gaming machine by the control of the voice signal creation control means.
For example, when a substantial sound output device is provided outside the gaming machine, it is possible to derive a sound signal created according to the gaming state, to the sound output device.
Therefore, in that case, it is possible to output a rich sound effect outside the gaming machine, sufficiently supplement the voice output of the conventional insufficient gaming machine, and improve the expectation and presence of the game. Is possible. If a sound output device capable of outputting a sound effect is installed outside the game machine, the sound output device does not need to be replaced even when the game machine is replaced, so that the sound device is not wasted, It becomes possible to introduce expensive audio equipment with good performance.

Further, the audio signal creation control means, the audio signal creation means and the audio signal derivation means provided in the gaming machine,
For example, since it can be constructed at low cost, it is possible to endure replacement of a gaming machine with a short cycle in terms of cost.

Further, in a gaming machine equipped with a large number of devices and having a small extra space, an attempt to provide a new substantial audio output device in the gaming machine causes a problem in terms of the space. According to the present invention, since the audio signal is only derived by the audio signal deriving means,
There is no problem in terms of placement space.

Further, since the game store can select whether or not to use the voice output derivation means as needed, different demands are given, for example, from a game store wanting to enhance the game equipment to a game store wanting to reduce the cost of the game equipment. It is possible to support multiple game stores. Especially in recent game shops equipped with game facilities, for example, it may be possible to equip the facility with sound output equipment, so it is very effective to derive audio signals outside the game machine using the audio output derivation means. is there.

Here, the game machine includes a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, an arrangement ball game machine, and a sparrow ball game machine, a pachi-slot, a slot machine and the like. The plurality of types of gaming states include, for example, a jackpot gaming state (special gaming state) in a pachinko gaming machine, a time saving gaming state of a general figure and a probability varying gaming state, a gaming state of a bonus game in a slot machine, and the like. The audio signal creation control means is, for example, a CPU 301b, a RAM 301.
It is composed of an accessory IC 301 for performing game-related control, including a and a control ROM 22. The sound signal generating means is, for example, a sound generator or a sound source IC having sound data and a sound generator inside.
Etc. The audio signal derivation means is, for example, a stereo sound conversion IC 318, a sound separation IC 335, a stereo localization movement control circuit (panpot circuit) 345, or the like, which corresponds to the audio signal creation means, and a stereo terminal or It consists of a monaural audio output terminal. In the configuration of the audio signal deriving means, the stereo sound conversion IC 318 and the sound separation IC 33 are included.
5 and the stereo sound conversion means such as the sound localization movement control circuit 345 may be provided outside the gaming machine (on the equipment side of the gaming shop) instead of being provided in the gaming machine, and depending on the case, the type of the audio external output terminal Is changed to a monaural terminal or multiple terminals.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the audio signal created by the audio signal creating means includes a stereo audio commutable signal convertible into stereo audio.

According to the invention of claim 2, in particular,
Since a stereo voice commutation signal that can be converted into stereo voice is derived to the outside of the gaming machine, for example, a voice output device that can convert the stereo voice commutation signal into stereo sound and output it can be used outside the gaming machine (equipment of a game store). It is possible to output the game sound as a stereo sound by providing it on the side), and it is possible to further enhance the game sound and further improve the expectation and presence of the game.

The stereo voice commutation signal convertible into stereo voice is, for example, L output from the left speaker.
(Left) Audio signal and R output from the right speaker
(Right) A monaural signal that alternates with a voice signal,
It is composed of a plurality of different audio signals and the like, and is converted into stereo sound by a stereo sound conversion IC 318, a sound localization movement control circuit (panpot circuit) 345, and the like.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the audio signal deriving means includes a stereo audio converting means for converting the audio signal into a stereo audio signal, and the stereo audio signals corresponding to the plurality of game states are external to the gaming machine. It is configured to be able to output to.

According to the invention of claim 3, in particular,
Since the stereo sound signal is output to the outside of the game machine by the sound signal deriving means, for example, if only two speakers and an amplifier are provided outside the game machine (equipment side of the game store), the game sound can be output as a stereo sound. This makes it possible to enhance the game sound and enhance the sense of expectation and presence in the game.

The stereo sound conversion means, for example, a stereo sound conversion IC 318 for separating and outputting a signal in which the L sound signal and the R sound signal are alternately placed, delays the output timing of the monaural sound, and changes the tone color. Separation I to output a pseudo L sound (or R sound) to form a stereo sound
C335, or a sound localization movement control circuit (panpot circuit) 345 that inputs different audio signals, mixes them, and outputs a stereo audio signal.

[0025]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[First Embodiment] An embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming facility showing a state in which a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention and a calling device as an external device equipped with a stereo speaker are installed in an island facility.

This gaming facility is a pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, and a table-to-table card processing device 15
0, and a calling device 200 which is an external device installed in the island facility.

On the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 100, a transparent glass plate 102 provided with a game area and a game board 101 on the back side, decorative lamps 111a to 111g arranged on the frame portion of the transparent glass plate 102, Pilot lamp 112
a, a completion lamp 112b, and a prize ball lamp 112
c, and a sphere supply tray 121, a sphere receiving tray 122, a sphere firing operation handle 123, an ashtray 124, an information display panel unit 130, and the like for the launching section arranged below the transparent glass plate 102. There is.

The information panel unit 130 includes an information display device 131, a cassette recorder 132, and a speaker 1.
33 and the like are incorporated. The speaker 133 is capable of outputting only monaural sound, and is inexpensive so as to withstand replacement of a pachinko gaming machine.

Although not shown, the pachinko gaming machine 10
On the back side of 0, accessory control circuit 30 for controlling the game system
0 (to be described later), a discharge / emission control circuit for controlling the discharge and the discharge of the game balls is provided.

Then, the accessory control circuit 300 outputs the audio signal creation control means for controlling the creation of the audio signal according to the game state, the audio signal creation means for creating the audio signal, and the audio signal to the outside. The audio signal deriving means for performing the operation is provided (details will be described later).

Although not shown, the sound external output terminal 370a (or the stereo sound external output terminal 370b) constituting the sound signal deriving means is arranged on the rear side of the pachinko gaming machine 100, for example, on the upper terminal board. Was set up,
An audio signal is output to the outside through the audio external output terminal 370a (or the stereo sound external output terminal 370b).

The inter-card card processing device 150 reads / writes the contents of the card inserted into the card insertion / ejection port 151 and lends a game ball by the card.

The calling device 200 is a pachinko gaming machine 100.
Which is a peripheral device installed outside the information display device 21
0, stereo speakers 220L and 220R, a call button 225, and call lamps 230a to 230c, etc., so that when the player turns on the call button 225, the call lamps 230a to 230c light up to call a game shop clerk. Has become.

The calling device 200 is an external device of a type having a wide range of functions, and includes stereo speakers 220L,
In addition to being able to output stereo sound from the 220R,
A call control circuit 50 for controlling the call device 200 inside
0, and the information display device 210 has a pachinko gaming machine 100.
Game information is displayed, call lamps 230a-23
Decorative lighting is performed at 0c.

The calling device 2 which is the external device
00, a voice signal is transmitted from the pachinko gaming machine 100 side, and the stereo speaker 220L of the calling device 200,
From 220R, stereo audio output corresponding to a plurality of types of gaming states described later is performed.

FIG. 2 shows a front view of the game board 101 to show the contents of the game played on the pachinko gaming machine 100.

This game board 101 is for a so-called first type pachinko game machine, and the guide rail 2 of the game board 105 is used.
In the game area 3 surrounded by, the variable display device 4 of the special symbol (special symbol), the special variable winning device 5, the universal figure starting gates 6, 6,
Variable display 7 for ordinary patterns (general drawings), general winning holes 8, 8,
..., the ordinary variable winning device 9 also serving as the special figure starting port, the direction changing members 10, 10, called a windmill, the decorative lamp 11,
11, etc. are installed.

The variable display device 4 of the special symbol is provided with a variable display portion 4a composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display device, and special figure starting memory indicators 4b, 4b, ... Are installed above the variable display portion 4a.

The variable display 7 having a normal pattern is composed of, for example, a 7-segment type LED, and the normal figure starting memory display 7a, 7a, ... Is installed in the vicinity thereof.

The normal variation winning device 9 is provided with a pair of left and right opening / closing blades 9a, 9a, and is normally closed with an interval for receiving one game ball, but the normal symbol variable display 7 Depending on the result of the variable display game, the game ball is opened in an inverted "C" shape (indicated by a chain double-dashed line in the figure) so that the game ball can be easily received.

The special variation winning device 5 is provided with a big winning opening 5b opened and closed by an attacker type opening / closing door 5a, and guide vanes 5c, 5c for collecting game balls toward the opening / closing door 5a. The opening and closing door 5a is always closed, but depending on the result of the variable display game of the special symbol by the special symbol variable display device 4, the upper end side of the opening and closing door 5a is rotated in the direction of falling toward the front side and opened. Has become.

Then, the following games are played on the game board 105.

For example, when the game ball shot in the game area 3 passes through the starting gates 6 and 6 of the universal figure, the variable display game of the universal figure of the universal figure is played.

When the game ball passes through the starting gates 6 and 6 of the universal map during the variable display game of this universal map, the starting memory indicators 7a, 7a, ... It Then, the variable display game of the universal figure for that number is sequentially played.

As a result of the variable display game of this figure, if it is a specific stop display mode (for example, "7"), it becomes a hit of the figure and the opening / closing blades 9a, 9a of the normal variation winning device 9 are predetermined. It is opened for a time (for example, 0.5 seconds). By opening the normal variable winning device 9, it becomes easier for the game balls to win the normal variable winning device 9.

On the other hand, when the game ball hit in the game area 3 wins the normal variable winning device 9, the variable display unit 4a of the variable display device 4 displays the variable variable of the special symbol, thereby displaying the variable variable of the special symbol. A game (for example, a 3-digit variable display game) is played.

When a game ball is won in the normal variation winning device 9 during the variation display game of this special symbol, the special figure start memory display is provided for the number of times that the special figure variation display game is unprocessed due to the winning. 4b is turned on. And
After the variation display game is finished, the variation display games for the number of unprocessed times are sequentially played, and the special figure starting memory display 4b is turned off one by one each time it is performed.

In the process of the left, middle, and right symbols of this special symbol variation display game being stopped in order, a reach display mode (eg, "1, 1, 1,
-","2,2,-","3,3,-", etc.), it is converted into a reach display state in which various decorative displays are performed to inform the player of the fact.

The reach display state includes a normal reach state in which normal decoration display is performed and a special reach state in which special decoration display is performed.

As a result of this special symbol variable display game,
A predetermined stop display mode in which the stop symbol causes a big hit (for example, "1, 1, 1", "2, 2, 2", "3.
"3, 3" etc.), it becomes a big hit of the special figure, and the opening / closing door 5a of the special variation winning device 5 is opened so that the player is particularly advantageous. Is generated.

In addition, this special game is a predetermined stop symbol mode (eg, "1", "3", "5", that a big hit occurs,
When three special symbols such as "7" and "9" are generated, that is, probability variation symbols), when the special game of the jackpot ends, for example, until the jackpot occurs twice after that. A probability fluctuation state in which the probability of a big hit for a special figure and the probability of a hit for a general figure becomes high is generated.

Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the special game (for example, when the jackpot stop symbol is a predetermined stop symbol, or the result of the display game performed on the variable display section 4a during the special game is If it is a predetermined result, etc.), the variation time of the variable display game of the general figure is shortened (for example, from 30 seconds to 6 seconds) after the special game is finished, for example, until the special figure variation display game is played 50 times. In addition, the opening pattern of the normal variation winning device 9 is changed (for example, from 0.5 seconds open to 5.8 seconds open) depending on the hit of a universal figure (general time saving game of a universal figure, or It is also called the time-saving game of the general public.) This time saving state
The number of possible occurrences per unit time of the variable display game of the public figure increases, and the number of occurrences per hit of the general figure also increases accordingly. In addition, the number of prizes that can be won in the normal variable winning device 9 also increases.

That is, in this pachinko gaming machine 100,
As a plurality of game states, for example, a variation state that is a state where the special figure variation display game is being performed, a normal reach state, a special reach state, a normal jackpot state as a jackpot special game state in a normal symbol (other than the probability variation symbol) , Probability variation jackpot state as a jackpot special game state with probability variation pattern,
It is possible to generate stochastic fluctuations and (general purpose) time-saving conditions.

The plurality of game states are not limited to these.

Next, regarding the accessory control circuit 300 that controls the game as described above, and the call control circuit 500 in the calling device 200 that outputs a voice signal outside the game machine in association with the game described above. I will explain.

FIG. 3 is a main block diagram of the accessory control circuit 300 for controlling the game system and the call control circuit 500 for controlling the calling device 200. FIG. 4 shows the call control circuit 500 of FIG. A block diagram is shown.

The accessory control circuit 300 controls the game system,
A RAM (Random Access Memory) 301 is provided for outputting audio to the calling device 200 which is an external device.
a, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 301b and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 301c, and an accessory IC (Integr) including a control ROM 302 outside
ated Circuit: integrated circuit 301 and frequency dividing circuit 3
04, power supply circuit 305, I / O (input / output) bus 303,
Sound source IC 314, which is a sound signal creating means, and amplifier 31
5. Stereo sound conversion IC3 which is a stereo sound conversion means
18, output port 307, drivers 308, 350,
351, buffer gate 310, low-pass filter 3
11 and the like.

In the control ROM 302, the pachinko gaming machine 1
In addition to the game control program of 00 and the random number judgment value for judging the big hit occurrence of the special figure fluctuation display game,
Control data for controlling the sound source IC 314 and the like are written therein.

The accessory IC 301 executes the control program in the control ROM 302 to perform the control processing in the game, and also constitutes the sound signal creation control means, and the control ROM 302.
According to the control program inside, a corresponding control signal (or audio data) is output to the sound source IC (audio signal generating means) 314 according to various game states.

The sound source IC 314 is internally provided with a ROM and a sound generator in which voice data and the like output according to various game states are written, and the accessory IC 301.
Under the control of, the speaker 13 of the pachinko gaming machine 100
In addition to outputting a monaural voice signal to the 3 side, a stereo sound mixed signal that can be converted into stereo voice is output to the calling device 200 side (details will be described later).

The stereo sound conversion IC 318 is a sound source IC 3
The stereo sound mixed signal inputted from 14 is converted into a stereo sound signal and outputted.

A stereo sound external output terminal 370b, which is a sound signal deriving means, is provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 100 or the like so that the stereo sound signal output from the stereo sound conversion IC 318 can be output to the outside. Has become. The signal line carrying the stereo audio signal is connected to the call control circuit 500 from the stereo sound external output terminal 370b.

As shown in FIG. 4, the call control circuit 500 controls the calling device 200 based on an input signal from the accessory control circuit 300, and is a central processing unit (CP).
U) 510, EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Pr)
ogrammable Read Only Memory) 512, ROM51
3, RAM 514, interface circuits 505, 50
6, amplifiers 521, 522, driver 516, VDP
(Video Digital Processor) 530, image data RO
It is composed of an M532, a video RAM 533 and the like, and is provided inside the calling device 200 which is an external device.

Of these configurations, the central processing unit (CP
U) 510, EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Pr)
ogrammable Read Only Memory) 512, ROM51
3, RAM 514, interface circuits 505, 50
6, amplifiers 521, 522, driver 516, VDP
(Video Digital Processor) 530, image data RO
The M532, the video RAM 533, and the like relate to lighting control of the call lamps 230a to 230c of the calling device 200 and display control of game information of the information display device 210.

In the call control circuit 500, the configuration related to audio output is amplifiers 521 and 522, and the stereo speakers 220L and 220R of the calling device 200 are connected to the amplifiers 521 and 522, respectively.

The amplifiers 521 and 522 have stereo sound conversion ICs 31 on the pachinko gaming machine 100 side.
Stereo audio signal from 8 is a stereo sound external output terminal 3
It is designed to be transmitted via 70b.

The stereo sound conversion IC 318 described above is used.
May be provided in the calling control circuit 500 of the calling device 200 side instead of being provided in the accessory control circuit 300 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 side.

In this case, the stereo sound conversion IC 318 is connected to the input side of the voice signal in the call control circuit 500 and the amplifier 52.
1,522 and the pachinko gaming machine 1
00 The terminal for outputting audio on the back side to an external device,
The stereo sound external output terminal 370b of the stereo terminal is changed to the audio external output terminal 370a of the monaural terminal.

Then, the monaural audio signal from the sound source IC 314 is transmitted to the stereo sound conversion IC 318 in the call control circuit 500 via the external audio output terminal 370a.

For example, the following flow control processing is performed by the accessory control circuit 300 for controlling the game system and the call control circuit 500 for controlling the calling device 200 as described above.

That is, in the course of the game played on the game board 105, a game ball wins or passes through the ordinary variable winning device 9, the universal figure starting gates 6, 6, the special winning device 5, etc. Special figure start switch 9b in the normal variation winning device 9, general figure start switch 6 in the general figure start gates 6 and 6
A, 6a, the detection signals of the game balls such as the count switch 5c and the continuation switch 5d in the special winning opening 5b are input to the accessory IC 301 from the low pass filter 311 side.

Then, based on these detection signals, the accessory IC 301 processes in accordance with the control program of the control ROM 302, and from the driver 308 side, the special variation winning device 5 and the special figure starting memory indicators 4b, 4b. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.
… Ordinary variable winning device 9, and decorative lamp LED1
Decorative lamps (glass frame lamps) 111a
By outputting a control signal to the display control circuit 400 from the driver 350 side while outputting a control signal to the pilot lamp 112a, etc.
The various game states described above are generated.

Also, the accessory IC 301 according to the game state.
A control signal is transmitted from the sound source IC 314 to the sound source IC 314 via the bus 303. Based on the control signal, the sound source IC 314 reads the corresponding audio data from the internal ROM, and based on the audio data, a monaural audio signal and a stereo sound mixed signal. And the monaural audio signal is output to the amplifier 315 on the pachinko gaming machine 100 side, and the stereo sound mixed signal is output to the stereo conversion IC 318.

The monaural audio signal is amplified by the amplifier 315 and then the speaker 133 of the pachinko gaming machine 100.
Output from On the other hand, the stereo sound mixed signal is converted into a stereo sound signal by the stereo sound conversion IC 318, is then transmitted to the calling control circuit 500 via the stereo sound external output terminal 370b, is amplified by the amplifiers 521 and 522, and is transmitted to the calling device 200. Stereo speaker 220
It is output from L and 220R.

With the above configuration, a normal voice output according to various game states is performed on the pachinko gaming machine 100 side, and a full (stereo) voice output according to various game states is an external device. This is performed on the 200 side (details will be described later).

In addition, depending on the type of the game state, a signal carrying lighting information of the calling lamps 230a to 230c of the calling device 200 or game information displayed on the information display device 210 is called from the accessory IC 301. The call lamps 230a to 230a are input to the circuit 500 and are based on the signal.
Decorative illumination of 30c and information display on the information display device 210 are performed.

As described above, the stereo sound conversion IC
318 is not provided in the accessory control circuit 300 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 but is provided in the call control circuit 500 of the calling device 200 which is an external device, and a terminal for outputting audio to the external device is a stereo terminal. Stereo sound external output terminal 370b to monaural audio external output terminal 3
If it is changed to 70a, the following flow process is performed.

That is, the stereo sound mixed signal output from the sound source IC 314 is transmitted to the calling control circuit 500 via the sound external output terminal 370a, and thereafter, the stereo sound mixed signal is stereo sound signal in the stereo sound conversion IC 318. And the stereo audio signal is output to the amplifiers 521 and 522.

The details of the voice output in the accessory control circuit 300 and the call control circuit 500 described above will be described below.

FIG. 5 shows a block diagram of a portion related to voice output in the accessory control circuit 300, the call control circuit 500 and the like.

The accessory control circuit 300 and the call control circuit 500
As for the configuration related to the audio output in, for example, the accessory IC 301 that is the audio signal creation control unit, the bus line 303, and the sound source IC (sound synthesis IC) 31 that is the audio signal creation unit
4, an amplifier 315, a speaker 133 of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and a stereo sound conversion I which is a stereo sound conversion means.
C (voice conversion IC) 318, amplifiers 521 and 522,
The stereo speakers 220L and 220R, and the audio external output terminal 370a or the stereo sound external output terminal 37.
0b etc.

Here, the accessory IC 301 and the bus line 3
03, the sound source IC 314 and the amplifier 315 are in the accessory control circuit 300, and the speaker 133 is the pachinko game machine 1.
00, respectively.

Amplifiers 521 and 522 are arranged in calling control circuit 500 of calling device 200 which is an external device, and stereo speakers 220L and 220R are arranged in calling device 200 which is an external device.

The stereo sound conversion IC 318 may be provided in the calling control circuit 500 or in the accessory control circuit 300.

When the stereo sound conversion IC 318 is provided in the call control circuit 500, a sound external output terminal 370a for outputting a monaural signal is provided on the pachinko gaming machine 100 side, and a sound source is provided via the sound external output terminal 370a. The IC 314 and the stereo sound conversion IC 318 are connected by a monaural audio signal line or the like.

In this case, this audio external output terminal 370a
Constitutes an audio signal deriving means for deriving an audio signal to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 100.

On the other hand, when the stereo sound conversion IC 318 is provided in the accessory control circuit 300, a stereo sound external output terminal 370b for outputting a stereo signal is provided on the pachinko gaming machine 100 side, and the stereo sound external output terminal 3 is provided.
70b through stereo sound conversion IC 318 and amplifier 52
1, 522 are connected by a stereo audio signal line or the like.

In this case, this stereo sound conversion IC 318
The audio external output terminal 370a constitutes audio signal deriving means for deriving an audio signal to the outside.

The sound source IC 314 is internally provided with a ROM, a sound generator and the like, and the R voice (sound and voice) which is the basis of the R voice signal output from the right speaker 220R is stored in the two storage areas 314a and 314b of the ROM. ) Data and L voice (sound and voice) data that is the basis of the L voice signal output from the left speaker 220L are stored. In addition, an internal sound generator creates a stereo sound mixed signal that can be converted into a monaural sound signal or a stereo sound based on the R sound data and the L sound data.

Here, the stereo sound mixed signal is a monaural signal in which the L audio signal and the R audio signal are alternately arranged with respect to time.

The stereo sound conversion IC 318 is a sound source IC.
The stereo sound mixed signal created in 314 is separated into an L audio signal and an R audio signal and converted into a stereo audio signal.

The above-described audio output configuration operates as follows.

That is, when various game states occur during the game, a control signal is transmitted from the accessory IC 301 via the bus line 303 according to the game state, and the control signal is input to the tone generator IC 314. .

Based on the control signal, the tone generator IC 314
The corresponding L sound data and R sound data are extracted from the internal ROM, and the stereo sound mixed signal is created from the L sound signal and the R sound signal based on the L sound data and the R sound data. Stereo sound conversion IC318
Is output to At the same time, the stereo sound mixed signal is directly output to the amplifier 315 as a monaural audio signal.

When the stereo sound mixed signal is input to the stereo sound conversion IC 318, the stereo sound mixed signal is separated into the L sound signal and the R sound signal and converted into the stereo sound signal. Amplifier 52
It is output to 1,522.

Then, the stereo audio signal is sent to the amplifier 5
21 and 522 respectively amplify and output to the stereo speakers 220L and 220R, and the stereo speakers 220L and 220R output stereo sound according to the gaming state.

In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment and the second, third, and fourth embodiments described later, a voice corresponding to a gaming state derived from the pachinko gaming machine and output from an external device ( Stereo sound) is a combination of a decorative sound according to the game state and a voice such as a message according to the game state, and the game state is changed according to the game state by the player, the clerk, or the surroundings. And so on. It should be noted that these sounds can be variously changed according to the game state.

On the other hand, from the sound source IC 314 to the amplifier 315.
The monaural audio signal output to is amplified in the amplifier 315 and output to the speaker 133, and the speaker 133 outputs monaural audio according to the gaming state.

With the above configuration, the normal sound output according to various game states is performed on the pachinko gaming machine 100 side, and at the same time, it is enhanced according to various game states (stereo).
Audio output is performed on the calling device 200 side, which is an external device.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, the voice signal created by the sound source IC 314 according to a plurality of types of gaming states can be derived to the outside of the gaming machine. As shown in the embodiment, by deriving an audio signal to an external device such as calling device 200 equipped with stereophonic output devices such as stereo speakers 220L and 220R, the audio output device (stereo) Speakers 220L, 220
From R), it is possible to output various sound effects corresponding to various game states. Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently supplement the insufficient voice output of the conventional gaming machine, and it is possible to improve the expectation and the sense of presence in the game.

Further, the structure provided in the pachinko gaming machine 100 to output the sound to the outside is the sound source IC 314, the sound external output terminal 370a, or the stereo sound conversion IC3.
18, a stereo sound external output terminal 370b, and the like, and the configuration thereof can be inexpensively configured, so that it is possible to endure replacement of a gaming machine having a short cycle in terms of cost.

Further, in a gaming machine equipped with a large number of devices and having a small extra space, if a new substantial sound output device (eg, stereo speaker) is to be provided in the gaming machine as in the conventional case, it is arranged. According to the present invention, there is a problem in terms of space, but the audio external output terminal 3
Since the audio signal is only led to the outside from 70a (or the stereo sound external output terminal 370b), there is no problem in terms of arrangement space.

Further, the derivation of the audio signal from the audio external output terminal 370a (or the stereo sound external output terminal 370b) may or may not be performed by the selection of the game shop. For example, a game in which the game equipment is desired to be enhanced. It is possible to deal with a plurality of amusement stores with different demands, from the store to the amusement store that wants to reduce the cost of amusement equipment.

In the case where the stereo sound conversion IC 318 is provided on the calling device 200 side, a stereo sound mixed signal that can be converted into stereo sound is derived to the outside of the gaming machine. Therefore, for example, this embodiment is shown. As described above, a stereo sound conversion IC 318 for converting a stereo sound mixed signal into a stereo sound and a stereo speaker 220L,
By providing and connecting the calling device 200 or the like having 220R outside the gaming machine (equipment side of the gaming shop), it becomes possible to output the gaming sound as a stereo sound, and to enhance the gaming sound and improve the gaming performance. It is possible to further improve expectations and presence.

When the stereo sound conversion IC 318 is provided in the accessory control circuit 300, a stereo sound signal is output from the stereo sound external output terminal 370b to the outside of the gaming machine. As shown, stereo speakers 220L and 220R and two amplifiers 521 are provided outside the gaming machine (on the equipment side of the gaming shop).
If there is stereo audio equipment such as 522, it is possible to output the game sound as a stereo sound, and it is possible to further enhance the game sound and further improve the sense of expectation and presence in the game.

The game machine may be various ball game machines such as an arrangement ball game machine and a sparrow ball game machine, a pachi-slot machine, a slot machine, etc. other than a pachinko game machine. The plurality of types of gaming states are not limited to those in this embodiment, and may be various gaming states in each gaming machine such as a so-called third type of pachinko gaming machine right generation state and a slot machine bonus game. The audio signal creation control means and the audio signal creation means are configured by the accessory control circuit 300, and also, for example, a discharge / emission control circuit for controlling the discharge of a game ball and a discharge system, and a variable display device for a special figure. It may be configured by other control circuits such as a display control circuit for performing, or may have a unique configuration. In that case, for example, a signal indicating a game state from the control circuit for controlling the game system (or depending on the game state Command signal) to control voice output according to various game states. With such a configuration, processing can be distributed to each control circuit, The processing load on the object control circuit is reduced.

The voice output device provided outside the gaming machine is not limited to the amplifiers 521 and 522 and the stereo speakers 220L and 220R in the calling device 200, and may be the voice output device provided to other optional devices. It may be provided uniquely, and its installation place is not limited to the upper side of the gaming machine, but may be changed to various places such as the side or the lower side of the gaming machine or a place away from the gaming machine.

[Second Embodiment] The pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment only in the configuration relating to the sound output, and the other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment. It is almost the same as that of. Therefore, the same configurations as those of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted, and only different configurations will be described.

FIG. 6 shows a block diagram of a portion related to voice output in the accessory control circuit and the call control circuit peculiar to the second embodiment.

The configuration relating to the voice output in the accessory control circuit and the call control circuit peculiar to the second embodiment is the accessory I
C301, audio ROM 320, bus line 303, sound generator 330, amplifier 315, speaker 133, sound separation IC 335, amplifiers 521 and 522,
The stereo speakers 220L and 220R, and the audio external output terminal 370a or the stereo audio external output terminal 370b are included.

Now, the accessory IC 301 and the bus line 3
03, the sound generator 330, and the amplifier 315 are provided in the accessory control circuit 300, and the speaker 133 is provided in the pachinko gaming machine 100.

Amplifiers 521 and 522 are arranged in calling control circuit 500 of calling device 200 which is an external device, and stereo speakers 220L and 220R are arranged in calling device 200 which is an external device.

The sound separation IC 335 is connected to the call control circuit 500.
In some cases, it is provided in the accessory control circuit 300.

When the sound separation IC 335 is provided in the call control circuit 500, a sound external output terminal 370a for outputting a monaural signal is provided on the pachinko gaming machine 100 side, and the sound generator 330 is provided via this sound external output terminal 370a. The sound separation IC 335 and the amplifier 52 of the calling device 200 whose external monaural audio signal is an external device
2 will be sent to.

Incidentally, the sound generator 330
To the amplifier 315 on the pachinko machine 100 side, sound separation I
The audio signals output to C335 and the external amplifier 522 are the same.

When the sound separation IC 335 is provided in the pachinko gaming machine 100, the stereo sound external output terminal 370b for outputting a stereo signal is provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10.
This stereo sound external output terminal 370b is provided on the 0 side.
The stereo audio signal is transmitted from the sound separation IC 335 and the sound generator 330 to the amplifiers 521 and 522 of the call control circuit 500 via the.

The voice ROM 320 has voice data output corresponding to various game states written therein and is externally attached to the accessory IC 301.

The sound separation IC 335 inputs a monaural audio signal, delays the output timing of the monaural audio signal, changes the timbre, and then outputs the modified monaural audio signal. The monaural audio signal and the original monaural audio signal constitute a pseudo stereo audio signal.

The above-described audio output configuration operates as follows.

That is, when the above-mentioned various game states occur during the game, the accessory product IC 30 is generated in accordance with the game state.
1 reads the voice data from the voice ROM 320,
The audio data signal is transmitted to the sound generator 330 via the bus line 303.

When the audio data signal is input to the sound generator 330, a monaural audio signal based on the input audio data is output to the sound generator 330.
Created in the amplifier 31 on the pachinko machine 100 side
5, the sound separation IC 335, and the amplifier 522 on the calling device 200 side.

The monaural audio signal is a sound separation IC 335.
Input into the sound separation IC 335, conversion is performed in the sound separation IC 335 to delay the output timing of the input monaural audio signal or change the tone color, and output the converted monaural audio signal to the amplifier 521. To do.

The monaural audio signal converted by the sound separation IC 355 and the monaural audio signal directly output from the sound generator 330 constitute a pseudo stereo audio signal.

Then, the stereo audio signal is sent to the amplifier 5
21 and 522 are amplified and output to the stereo speakers 220L and 220R, respectively, and the sound of the stereo audio signal is output to the stereo speakers 220L and 220L.
Output from R.

On the other hand, the monaural audio signal output from the sound generator 330 to the amplifier 315 is amplified in the amplifier 315 and output to the speaker 133 of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the audio of the monaural audio signal is output from the speaker 133. To be done.

As described above, the normal sound output according to various game states is performed on the pachinko gaming machine 100 side, and at the same time, it is fulfilled according to various game states (stereo).
Audio output is performed on the calling device 200 side, which is an external device.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment, when the sound separation IC 335 is provided on the calling device 200 side, a monaural audio signal externally converted to a stereo audio signal. Is output to the outside of the gaming machine, so that, for example, as shown in this embodiment, a sound separation IC 33 that converts a sound signal into a stereo sound.
5, the calling device 200 having the stereo speakers 220L and 220R and the like is provided outside the gaming machine (on the equipment side of the gaming shop) and connected, whereby the gaming sound can be output as a stereo sound, and the gaming sound can be further improved. It is possible to improve the expectation and presence of the game by enhancing it.

Further, the sound separation IC 335 is the accessory control circuit 3
00, a stereo sound signal is output from the stereo sound external output terminal 370b to the outside of the gaming machine. Therefore, for example, as shown in this embodiment, outside the gaming machine (on the equipment side of the gaming shop). If there is stereo audio equipment such as stereo speakers 220L and 220R and two amplifiers 521 and 522, it is possible to output the game sound in stereo, and the game sound can be further enhanced to provide a sense of expectation and presence in the game. The feeling can be further improved.

[Third Embodiment] The pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment only in the configuration relating to voice output, and the other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment. It is almost the same as that of. Therefore, the same configurations as those of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted, and only different configurations will be described.

FIG. 7 shows a block diagram of a portion related to voice output in the accessory control circuit and the call control circuit peculiar to the third embodiment.

The configuration relating to the voice output in the accessory control circuit and the call control circuit peculiar to the third embodiment is the accessory I
C301, audio ROM 340, bus line 303, sound generators 343a to 343c, amplifier 31
5, speaker 133, sound localization movement control circuit 345, amplifiers 521, 522, stereo speakers 220L, 2
20R, and a stereo audio external output terminal 370b and the like.

Here, the accessory IC 301 and the voice ROM
340, bass line 303, sound generator 3
43a to 343c, the amplifier 315, the sound localization movement control circuit 345 are provided in the accessory control circuit 300, and the speaker 133 is provided in the pachinko gaming machine 100.

Further, the amplifiers 521 and 522 are provided in the calling control circuit 500 of the calling device 200 which is an external device, and the stereo speakers 220L and 220R are provided in the calling device 200 which is an external device.

The stereo sound external output terminal 370b is provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the calling device from the sound localization movement control circuit 345 on the pachinko gaming machine 100 side via the stereo sound external output terminal 370b. Two
A signal line of a stereo audio signal (including audio synthesis) transmitted to the amplifiers 521 and 522 on the 00 side is connected.

The voice ROM 340 has a plurality (three in the illustrated example) of voice data areas 340a to 340 therein.
In the respective storage areas 340a to 340c, different monaural voice data (decorative sound and voice) for forming three-dimensional sound output corresponding to various game states are written. . Also, this voice RO
The M340 is externally attached to the accessory IC 301.

Each of these storage areas 340a to 340c
Of these, the voice data stored in one storage area 340a is voice data (for example, main voice data) that is independently voice-output from the pachinko gaming machine 100 side.

Sound localization movement control circuit (panpot circuit) 3
Reference numeral 45 denotes a stereo stereoscopic image by inputting a plurality of types (three types in the illustrated example) of monaural audio signals and variably controlling the size, sound quality, and left / right output ratio of the monaural audio signals. It is designed to create audio signals.

It should be noted that the number of voice data stored in the voice ROM 340 and transmitted to the sound generator in each game state and the number of voice signals transmitted from the sound generator to the sound localization movement control circuit 345 are three. However, the number of sound generators and the number of inputs of the sound localization movement control circuit 345 may be appropriately changed according to the number.

The above audio output configuration operates as follows.

That is, when various game states as described above occur during the game, I for accessory products in accordance with the game state.
C301 is a plurality of voice storage areas 3 of the voice ROM 340
The corresponding sound data is read from each of the sound generators 40a to 340c, and a plurality of kinds of corresponding sound data signals are output to the sound generator 34 via the bus line 303.
3a to 343c, respectively.

When the plurality of types of audio data signals are input to the sound generators 343a to 343c, monaural audio signals based on the input audio data are generated in the sound generators 343a to 343c, respectively, and the plurality of monaural signals are generated. The audio signal is output to the sound localization movement control circuit 345.

In addition, the monaural audio signal generated by the sound generator 343a and output alone from the pachinko gaming machine 100 side is output to the amplifier 315 on the pachinko gaming machine 100 side.

When the plurality of monaural audio signals are input to the sound localization movement control circuit 345, the respective amplitudes, sound qualities, and sound levels of the plurality of input monaural audio signals are input in the sound localization movement control circuit 345. The stereo audio signal having a stereoscopic effect is created by performing control such as changing the left / right output ratio, and the stereo audio signal is amplified by the amplifiers 521, 52.
2 respectively.

Then, the stereo audio signal is sent to the amplifier 5
21 and 522 are amplified and output to the stereo speakers 220L and 220R, respectively, and the sound of the stereo audio signal is output to the stereo speakers 220L and 220L.
Output from R.

On the other hand, the monaural audio signal output from the sound generator 330 to the amplifier 315 is amplified in the amplifier 315 and output to the speaker 133 of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the audio of the monaural audio signal is output from the speaker 133. To be done.

With the above configuration, the normal audio output according to various game states is performed on the pachinko gaming machine 100 side, and it is enhanced according to various game states (stereo).
Audio output is performed on the calling device 200 side, which is an external device.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment, the stereo sound external output terminal 370 is provided.
Since a stereo audio signal is output from b to the outside of the gaming machine, for example, as shown in this embodiment, a stereo speaker 220 is provided outside the gaming machine (equipment side of the gaming shop).
If there is stereo sound equipment such as L, 220R and two amplifiers 521, 522, it is possible to output the game sound in stereo sound, further enhancing the game sound and further improving the expectation and presence of the game. Can be made.

[Fourth Embodiment] A pachinko gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment is almost the same as the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment.
In the fourth embodiment, the voice signal is created by the accessory control circuit 300 and transmitted to the call control circuit 500, whereas in the fourth embodiment, the command data regarding the voice output is the accessory control circuit 300. Call control circuit 600
And a voice signal is generated and output by the call control circuit 600 based on the command data.

Therefore, the same configurations as those of the gaming machine of the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted, and only the configuration unique to the fourth embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 3, from the accessory IC 501 of the accessory control circuit 300 to the call control circuit 600, a game state information signal indicating a game state (for example, a jackpot signal indicating a jackpot occurrence, a normal variation winning device). 9 a start winning signal indicating the winning of the game ball, a start signal indicating the start of the variation display game of the special figure, and an on / off signal such as a probability change signal indicating the probability variation state), and the speaker 220
The game state control signal and the like on which the voice contents output from L and 220R and the command data indicating the lighting contents of the call lamps 230a to 230c are loaded are input via the driver 551, the game board external information terminal 560 and the like. It has become.

Gaming board external information terminal 560 is gaming board 105
It is mounted on the back side of and has a relay inside. Then, the relay is turned on / off based on an input signal from the accessory IC 501, and the game state information signal is output using the on / off signal. The accessory on the pachinko gaming machine 100 side Between the control circuit 300 and the call control circuit 600 on the calling device 200 side, no current is exchanged, and only signal transmission / reception is performed.

The game state control signal is input through, for example, a photo coupler, and a current is supplied between the accessory control circuit 300 on the pachinko gaming machine 100 side and the call control circuit 600 on the calling device 200 side. It is designed to only send and receive signals without exchanging.

The signal line for the game state information signal and the signal line for the game state control signal are connected via separate connection terminals. Therefore, even in a game store that does not need this game state control signal, it can be used and sold by using only the game state information signal as in the past.

Further, in the control ROM 302, in addition to the game control program of the pachinko gaming machine 100, the data of the game state information signal and the game state control signal output according to various game states are written.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a paging control circuit peculiar to the fourth embodiment. (A) is a block diagram of one example thereof, and (b) is a partial block diagram showing another example. .

As shown in FIG. 8A, the call control circuit 6
00 is a central processing unit (CPU) 610, EEPROM
612, ROM 613, RAM 614, control ROM 61
5, interface circuits 605 and 606, sound generators 621 and 622, amplifiers 623 and 624,
Driver 616, VDP630, image data ROM6
32, and a video RAM 633 and the like.

Incidentally, among these, the EEPROM 61
2. Driver 616 to which call lamps 230a to 230c are connected, VDP6 to which the information display device 210 is connected
30, image data ROM 632, and video RAM
633 and the like relate to lighting control of the call lamps 230a to 230c and display control of game information of the information display device 210.

In the ROM 613, the right speaker 220
R sound (sound and sound) data that is the basis of the sound signal output from R, L sound (sound and sound) data that is the basis of the sound signal that is output from the left speaker 220L, and
Lighting of the call lamps 230a to 230c and the information display device 2
Data related to information display by 10 and the like are written.

The ROM 613 is replaceable, and the contents of the output voices from the stereo speakers 220L and 220R, the lighting of the call lamps 230a to 230c and the contents of the information display by the information display device 210 are displayed, for example, on the model of the game machine. It is designed to be replaced when changing each time.

The control ROM 615 includes the accessory control circuit 30.
0, various audio signals from the stereo speakers 220L and 220R based on various signals transmitted from the discharge / emission control circuit, lighting of the calling lamps 230a to 230c, and various controls of the calling device 200 such as information display by the information display device 210. The control program for performing is written.

Amplifiers 623 and 62 of the call control circuit 600
4 is a stereo speaker 220 of the calling device 200.
L and 220R are connected.

Then, during the game, the accessory control circuit 30
The interface state circuit 605 outputs the game state information signal indicating the game state and the game state control signal including the command data indicating the voice content from the role object IC 301 of 0.
It is input to the central processing unit (CPU) 610 via.

Based on these input signals, the central processing unit (CPU) 610 uses the RAM 614 as a work area to execute the program of the control ROM 615, and the ROM 613.
Processing such as reading L voice data and R voice data according to the game state inside is performed, and the L voice data and R voice data are output to the sound generators 621 and 622.

The sound generators 621 and 622 generate the L audio signal output from the left speaker 220L and the R audio signal output from the right speaker 220R based on the L audio data and the R audio data, respectively. The L audio signal and the R audio signal are output to the amplifiers 623 and 624, respectively.

Then, the L audio signal and the R audio signal are amplified by the amplifiers 521 and 522, respectively, and output to the stereo speakers 220L and 220R. From the stereo speakers 220L and 220R, stereo audio (voice synthesis according to various game states is performed. Is also included.) Is output.

In other words, as described above, a substantial (stereo) voice output according to various game states is performed on the calling device 200 side which is an external device.

As another example, as shown in FIG. 8B, instead of the sound generators 621 and 622, a sound source (voice synthesis) IC 640 is provided in the central processing unit (CPU) 610 and the amplifiers 623 and 624. Provided between
A control signal may be transmitted from the central processing unit (CPU) 610 to the sound source (speech synthesis) IC 640.

Here, the tone generator IC 640 has an internal ROM.
And two storage areas 641a and 641 of this ROM.
In b, the L audio data which is the basis of the L audio signal output from the left speaker 220L and the right speaker 220L.
The R audio data that is the basis of the R audio signal output from the R is stored therein. Then, the audio data in the ROM is output based on the input control signal.

In this case, when the game state information signal and the game state control signal are inputted from the accessory control circuit 300 to the central processing unit (CPU) 610 through the interface circuit 605 during the game,
Central processing unit (CPU) 610 based on these input signals
Executes the program of the control ROM 615 using the RAM 614 as a work area, and transmits a control signal to the tone generator IC 640.

Then, based on the control signal, the sound source I
Corresponding L audio data and R audio data in the ROM are extracted in C640, and L audio signals and R audio signals based on these L audio data and R audio data are created and output to amplifiers 623 and 624, respectively. To be done.

Then, the L audio signal and the R audio signal are amplified by the amplifiers 521 and 522, respectively, and output to the stereo speakers 220L and 220R. From the stereo speakers 220L and 220R, stereo audio (voice synthesis according to various game states is performed. Will be output).

FIG. 9 shows a flowchart of the main control process (general flow) of the calling device 200 performed by the call control circuit 600.

This control processing has a predetermined cycle (for example, about 2
every ms), processing is performed for each sequence from start to end.

When the main control process is started, first, in step S1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is operated by the mode setting device (or the mode setting device operated by a remote controller) provided on the back side of the calling device 200. If the gaming machine is of the type integrated with the calling device 200, it is switched to the set mode in which the operation corresponding to the gaming machine is performed, and to the normal mode in which the operation is not performed if the gaming machine is not of the integrated type. After processing, the process proceeds to step S2.

Here, when the mode is switched to the normal mode, based on the game state information signal indicating the game state transmitted from the pachinko gaming machine 100, the stereo control signals from the stereo speakers 220L and 220R are independently set in the call control circuit 600. The voice output control and the lighting control of the call lamps 230a to 230c are performed.

At step S2, game state information signals (big hit signal, start winning signal,
Start signal, probability change signal, etc., a game ball information signal related to the game ball from the discharge launch control circuit (a hit ball signal indicating that the game ball has been hit in the game area, a prize ball signal indicating the discharge of the prize ball, The input processing of the information signal such as the ball lending signal indicating the discharge of the lending ball) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S3.

In step S3, the game state control signal is input and the process proceeds to step S4.

In step S4, the game data is counted and calculated based on the game state information signal and the game ball information signal input in step S2, and the process proceeds to step S5.

At step S5, the game data counted and calculated at step S4 is stored in the RAM 614 or the EEPROM 612.
Then, the process proceeds to step S6.

At step S6, the call lamps 230a-2 included in the game state control signal input at step S3.
Based on the command data relating to the lighting of 30c, the call lamps 230a to 230c are lit, and the process proceeds to step S7.

In step S7, the stereo speakers 220L, 22L are based on the command data indicating the voice content included in the game state control signal input in step S3.
A process of outputting the corresponding stereo sound from 0R is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8.

That is, by performing this step S7 over a plurality of sequences, stereo voices (including voice synthesis) corresponding to each game state are output from the stereo speakers 220L and 220R. The audio content will be described later.

In step S8, the contents and display patterns of the game data displayed on the information display device 210 are stored in the ROM 6
13, the EEPROM 612, the RAM 614, etc., and outputs the command signal to the VDP 630 to display the display pattern and the contents of the game data on the information display device 210, and then proceeds to step S9.

In step S9, game state information signals (big hit signal, start winning signal,
Start signal, probability change signal, etc. and game ball information signal from the discharge launch control circuit (driving ball signal, prize ball signal, ball lending signal, supply signal for requesting supply of game balls to the tank behind the pachinko gaming machine 100, etc. ) Etc. are transmitted to the centralized management device of the game shop, and the process proceeds to step S10.

At step S10, the call button 35
The signal input process from 6 is performed, and when the input signal is an ON signal, the process of turning on the call lamps 230a to 230c is performed, and the process of this sequence ends.

After waiting for the predetermined period to elapse, the next sequence of processing (steps S1 to S1) is performed.
Processing up to 0) is performed.

FIG. 10 shows command signals relating to voice output transmitted from the accessory control circuit 300 to the call control circuit 600 according to various game states, and voice contents output based on the command signals. The chart is shown below.

In this chart, the command signal relating to the voice output transmitted from the accessory control circuit 300 to the calling control circuit 600, which is transmitted according to various game states, and the voice content output based on the command signal. It is shown.

For example, the "sound command" when the gaming state is in a changing state, the "sound command" when in the normal reach state, the "sound command" when in the special reach state, and the "sound command" in the normal jackpot state The sound control command 300 is transmitted from the accessory control circuit 300 to the call control circuit 600 in the probability variation jackpot state, the “sound command” in the probability variation state, and the “sound command” in the time saving state.

Here, the "variation state" is the state of variation display of the special figure variation display game, the "normal jackpot state" is the jackpot special game state other than the probability variation symbol, and the "probability variation jackpot state" is the probability variation symbol It is a special jackpot special game state in.

Then, the central processing unit (CPU) 610 performs processing based on these "sound commands-",
From the stereo speakers 220L and 220R, the voice having the voice content shown in the row of "sound command" in the figure is output.

In this chart, "Stereo fluctuation sound ~
, “Stereo reach sound,” and “Stereo jackpot sound” voice data, and “Reach, special reach, jackpot, probability variation jackpot” voice data are stored in the ROM 613 of the call control circuit 600 (or, In the sound source IC 640 in the other examples described above)
Is stored in.

By the way, "changing the fluctuating sound into the output of the stereo fluctuating sound" in the "probably changing state" in the figure means outputting the stereo fluctuating sound during the fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation display game in the probability fluctuating state. Is.

The voices such as "reach, special reach, jackpot, probability variation jackpot" showing various game states may be appropriately changed as long as they are voices showing the respective game states.

That is, from the accessory control circuit 300 side of the pachinko gaming machine 100, a game state control signal including command data indicating the content of the output voice is transmitted to the call control circuit 600 of the calling device 200 which is an external device. , A calling device 200 that is an external device based on the command data
It is designed to create and output a rich audio signal corresponding to various game states.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine of the fourth embodiment, the audio output of the external device is controlled according to the gaming status information signal indicating the gaming status or various gaming statuses. Since the gaming state control signal can be derived to the outside of the gaming machine, for example, as shown in this embodiment, the gaming state information signal and the gaming state control signal are input,
A calling device 20 that outputs a voice according to various game states based on the game state information signal or the game state control signal.
By providing an external device such as 0 outside the gaming machine, the gaming state information signal and the gaming state control signal are derived and connected, and the stereo speakers 220L, 22L
It is possible to output sound effects that are compatible with various game states from external audio equipment such as 0R. Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently supplement the insufficient voice output of the conventional gaming machine, and it is possible to improve the expectation and the sense of presence in the game.

[0198] Further, as the structure provided for outputting the sound externally, there are a changed control program in the control ROM 302, a signal line for transmitting the game state information signal and the game state control signal, and the like. Since those configurations can be configured at low cost, for example, from the viewpoint of cost, it is possible to endure the replacement of the gaming machine with a short cycle.

Furthermore, it is not necessary to provide a sound generator for stereo audio output or a sound source IC on the pachinko gaming machine side, and it is possible to endure replacement of gaming machines with a short cycle in terms of cost.

[0200] In a gaming machine having a large number of devices and having a small extra space, it becomes a problem in terms of the layout space if a new substantial audio output device (for example, a stereo speaker) is installed in the gaming machine. On the other hand, according to the present invention, since the game state information signal and the game state control signal are only derived to the outside, there is no problem in terms of arrangement space.

Further, the game state information signal and the game state control signal from the pachinko gaming machine may or may not be externally derived depending on the selection of the game store. For example, from the game store where the game facility is desired to be enhanced. It is possible to support a plurality of amusement stores with different demands, such as amusement stores that want to reduce equipment costs.

The game state information signal is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and may include signals indicating various game states. The contents of the game state control signal are not limited to those shown in this embodiment, and can be variously changed. It should be noted that if the contents of the transmission data of this game state control signal are unified, an external device that can input this game state control signal can be associated with various types of game machines. Needless to say, the contents of the output sound corresponding to each game state output from the stereo speakers 220L and 220R, the type of the game state output, and the like can be variously changed.

[0203]

According to the invention as set forth in claim 1, since the voice signal created according to a plurality of types of game states can be derived to the outside of the game machine by the control of the voice signal creation control means, for example, to the outside of the game machine. In the case where a substantial sound output device is provided, it is possible to derive a sound signal created according to the game state, to the sound output device. Therefore, in that case, it is possible to output a rich sound effect outside the gaming machine, sufficiently supplement the voice output of the conventional insufficient gaming machine, and improve the expectation and presence of the game. Is possible. If a sound output device capable of outputting a sound effect is installed outside the game machine, the sound output device does not need to be replaced even when the game machine is replaced, so that the sound device is not wasted, It becomes possible to introduce expensive audio equipment with good performance.

Further, the audio signal creation control means, the audio signal creation means and the audio signal derivation means provided in the gaming machine,
For example, since it can be constructed at low cost, it is possible to endure replacement of a gaming machine with a short cycle in terms of cost.

In addition, in a gaming machine equipped with a large number of devices and having a small extra space, a problem arises in terms of the layout space when an attempt is made to newly provide a sound output device to the game machine. According to the present invention, since the audio signal is only derived by the audio signal deriving means,
There is no problem in terms of placement space.

[0206] Further, since the game shop can select whether or not to use the voice output derivation means as needed, different demands are made, for example, from a game shop wanting to enhance the game equipment to a game shop wanting to reduce the cost of the game equipment. It is possible to support multiple game stores. Especially in recent game shops equipped with game facilities, for example, it may be possible to equip the facility with sound output equipment, so it is very effective to derive audio signals outside the game machine using the audio output derivation means. is there.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in particular, since the stereo voice commutative signal convertible to the stereo voice is derived to the outside of the game machine, for example, the stereo voice commutative signal is converted to the stereo voice. By providing a sound output device that can output to the outside of the game machine (equipment side of the game store), it is possible to output the game sound in stereo, which enhances the game sound and provides a sense of expectation and presence in the game. Can be further improved.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in particular, since the stereo sound signal is output to the outside of the gaming machine by the sound signal deriving means, for example, outside the gaming machine (equipment side of the gaming shop).
With only two speakers and an amplifier, the game sound can be output as a stereo sound, and the game sound can be further enhanced and the sense of expectation and presence in the game can be further improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming facility showing a state in which a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention and a calling device as an external device including a stereo speaker are installed in an island facility.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board arranged in the pachinko gaming machine of FIG.

FIG. 3 shows an accessory control circuit for controlling a game system installed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. 1 and a call control circuit for controlling the calling device installed in a calling device which is an external device. It is a main block diagram.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the call control circuit of FIG.

5 is a block diagram showing a portion related to audio output in FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a part relating to voice output in a accessory control circuit and a call control circuit, which is peculiar to the second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a portion related to voice output in a character product control circuit and a call control circuit, which is peculiar to the third embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a paging control circuit peculiar to the fourth embodiment, in which (a) is a block diagram of an example thereof;
(B) is a partial block diagram showing another example.

9 is a flowchart of a main control process (general flow) of the calling device performed by the calling control circuit of FIG.

FIG. 10 is a pachinko gaming machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, in which a command signal relating to a voice output transmitted from the accessory control circuit to the calling control circuit in accordance with various game states, and the command signal output based on the command signal. 3 is a diagram showing the audio contents that are generated.

[Explanation of symbols]

100 Pachinko gaming machine 200 Calling device (external device from which audio signal is derived) 220L, 220R Stereo speaker (audio output device outside gaming machine) 301 Functional object IC (audio signal creation control means) 314 Sound source IC (audio signal) Creating means) 318 Stereo sound conversion IC (sound signal deriving means, stereo sound converting means) 330 Sound generator (sound signal creating means) 335 Sound separation IC (sound signal deriving means, stereo sound converting means) 343a to 343c Sound generator (sound) Signal creating means) 345 Sound localization movement control circuit (audio signal deriving means, stereo audio converting means) 370a Audio external output terminal (audio signal deriving means) 370b Stereo audio external output terminal (audio signal deriving means)

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. In a gaming machine capable of generating a plurality of types of game states, a voice signal creation control means for controlling the creation of a voice signal according to the plurality of types of game states, and a voice from the voice signal creation control means. A voice signal generating means for generating a voice signal based on a signal generation control signal, and a voice signal generated by the voice signal generating means can be led out of the gaming machine to generate a voice output according to the plurality of gaming states. And a voice signal deriving means, which is provided. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the sound signal created by the sound signal creating means includes a stereo sound exchangeable signal that can be converted into stereo sound. 3. The audio signal derivation means includes a stereo audio conversion means for converting the audio signal into a stereo audio signal, and is capable of outputting a stereo audio signal according to the plurality of game states to the outside of the gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: