JP5131907B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine including a variable display device that can change a display state.

  Conventionally, in a general first-class pachinko gaming machine, a game board provided with a start winning opening through which a game ball wins, a large winning device that can be switched to an open state in which the game ball is easy to win, and the like, display And a variable display device capable of changing the state.

  Then, when a game ball wins at the start winning opening, a variable display game in which several kinds of symbols are variably displayed on the three windows in the variable display device is performed, and a predetermined winning symbol is aligned on the variable display device. That is, when a predetermined winning symbol arrangement (for example, “2, 2, 2”, “7, 7, 7”, etc., the same pattern or the like) is formed, A jackpot game, which is a game in which the ball is easily switched to an open state, is executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, for example, the symbols of the windows in the variable display device are stopped at predetermined time intervals in the order of left symbol → middle symbol → right symbol, for example, When the middle symbol matches (for example, “7, 7, □” (where “□” indicates that the right symbol is variably displayed and is not yet stopped)). , This state is called “reach”), the expectation for the formation of the winning symbol arrangement increases, and the interest of the game increases.

  In recent years, there has also been proposed a gaming machine that notifies in advance that the reach will occur when the reach occurs (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when it is determined that a reach is to be generated by internal lottery, a reach notice sound is output from a speaker before the reach is generated. In other words, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 notifies in advance that a reach will occur using this reach notification sound.
JP 2004-283611 A

  However, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 can increase the sense of expectation for a big hit or make a close look at the reach that will be performed later by the above reach notice sound, but it has the same effect on any player. Therefore, there are few changes in the production, which may cause a reduction in the production effect.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the effect of the production by differentiating the production by the player.

In order to solve the above-described problem, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention shifts the gaming state to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when a predetermined gaming state transition condition is satisfied. Game control means (main CPU 201) for performing control, sound output means (speakers 6a, 6b) for outputting sound in accordance with the progress of the game, and sound control means (sub CPU 301) for performing sound output control of the sound output means ), A variable display device (liquid crystal display device 21) whose display state can be changed, a display result determining means (main CPU 201) for determining whether or not the display result in the variable display device is to be in a specific display mode, and a display result A sound output determining means for determining whether or not to output a special sound having a predetermined audible sound frequency band that can be heard only by some players based on the determination by the determining means ( The game control means performs control to shift to the specific game state when the display state displayed on the variable display device becomes the specific display state, and the voice control means determines the voice output. When it is determined by the means to output the special sound, control is performed to output the special sound before the display result on the variable display device is derived .

  The sound control means of this configuration performs control to output a special sound having an audible sound frequency band (for example, a frequency band of 17 kHz or higher) that can be heard only by some players. Note that it is difficult for a player in their late twenties to listen to audio in a frequency band of 17 kHz or higher, depending on individual differences.

In this case, the special sound output by the control of the sound control means can be heard only by a part of the players, so that it is possible to differentiate the performance by the players and improve the effect of the performance. Can be achieved.
Further, the sound output determining means of this configuration determines whether or not to output the special sound selected by the sound selecting means based on the determination by the display result determining means.
That is, whether or not the special sound is output by the control of the sound control unit is determined based on the determination of the display result determination unit. In this case, when a special voice is output under the control of the voice control means, it is possible to estimate whether or not the display result in the variable display device is in the specific display mode based on the special voice.
According to this, only the player who has been able to listen to the special sound output by the control of the sound control means can be given pleasure to guess the display result on the variable display device. In other words, according to the present invention, only a part of the players can have a sense of expectation for the display result on the variable display device, so that the player can be more differentiated and rendered. The effect can be further improved.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the present invention, when a predetermined sound selection condition is satisfied, any one of a plurality of types of special sounds having different audible sound frequency bands is selected. Voice selection means (sub CPU 301) for selecting a special voice is provided, and the voice control means performs control to output the special voice selected by the voice selection means.

  The voice selection means of this configuration can select the frequency band of the special voice output under the control of the voice control means. That is, the frequency band of the special voice output by the control of the voice control unit is determined by the selection of the voice selection unit.

  In this case, it is possible to appropriately change the target of the player who can listen to the special sound output by the control of the sound control means. According to this, it is possible to give a change to the differentiation in the production by the player, and it is possible to further improve the production effect.

  For example, by changing the frequency band of the special sound that is output under the control of the sound control means, it is possible to provide a production effect such as changing the age group of a player who can listen to the sound.

  According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

  In other words, according to the present invention, it is possible to achieve differentiation in terms of performance by the player, and it is possible to improve the performance effect.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings. Here, in the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same members, and duplicate descriptions are omitted. In addition, since description here is the best form by which this invention is implemented, this invention is not limited to the said form.

  Hereinafter, a configuration of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a gaming machine) 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. 1-16 has shown one Embodiment of the gaming machine 1 to which the prepaid card system is applied.

  1 is a perspective view showing a gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming board shown in FIG. 2, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the main control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a processing procedure of special symbol control processing according to the present embodiment. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol storage check processing according to the present embodiment, FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the command reception interrupt processing according to the present embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a command analysis process according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 11 is a variable showing a processing procedure of the command processing according to the present embodiment. Display FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notice occurrence distribution table according to the present embodiment, FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a special voice selection table according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the progress of variable display of decorative symbols according to this embodiment, FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen of a pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment, and FIG. 16 is a pachinko game according to this embodiment It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of a gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 includes a main body frame 3a having a game board 2 (FIG. 2) mounted thereon and an opening 3aa formed on the front surface, and the main body frame 3a. Is installed at the rear of the main body frame 3a, various parts disposed inside the opening 3aa, a glass door 9a fitted with a glass plate 9b covering the front side of the game board 2 so as to be visible The outer frame 3b is fixed to the outer frame 3b.

  The main body frame 3a has one end rotatably attached to the outer frame 3b via a hinge (not shown), and the main body frame 3a and the outer frame 3b constitute the gaming machine main body 3. ing. And with respect to the main body frame 3a of such a game machine main body 3, the speaker covers 60a and 60b which protect the speaker (audio | voice output means) 6a and 6b (FIG. 2) fixed to the right and left of the main body frame 3a upper part are provided. A decorative unit 60, a liquid crystal display device (variable display device) 21 whose display state can be changed, a glass door 9a having a glass plate 9b covering the game board 2 so as to be visible, an upper plate door 4, a lower plate door 5, and a firing handle 7 can be attached.

  One end of each of the glass door 9a, the upper plate door 4 and the lower plate door 5 is pivotally supported by the main body frame 3a (for example, the left end of the glass door 9a is connected via hinges 3c and 3d (FIG. 2)). The other end of the main body frame 3a is engaged with the main body frame 3a. Thereby, a game is normally performed in the state in which the glass door 9a, the upper tray door 4, and the lower tray door 5 face-closed to the main body frame 3a.

  Inside the opening 3aa of the main body frame 3a, as will be described later, a liquid crystal display device 21 having a display area 21a capable of displaying an effect image (for example, animation corresponding to a gaming state or other notification information), a spacer 11, game board 2 etc. are arranged. In addition, about various components (not shown) other than the game board 2, the spacer 11, and the liquid crystal display device 21, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy.

  The game board 2 is formed of a plate-like resin (a member having transparency) that has a light-transmitting property. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 2 has a game area 2a in which the shot game balls can be transferred to the front side of the glass door 9a facing the glass plate 9b. The game area 2a is an area surrounded by the rails 6 and capable of transferring a game ball. The game board 2 may be transparent or translucent. Moreover, you may be comprised from members other than a synthetic resin.

  The game area 2a is surrounded by the rail 6, and as shown in FIG. 3, obstacles such as windmills (not shown), obstacle nails (not shown), obstacle members 28 and 29, and the general prize winning device 12 The gaming members such as the passing gate 13, the start winning device 18, the big winning device 15, and the out port 16 are arranged.

  The spacer 11 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 2 and on the front (front side) of the liquid crystal display device 21. That is, the spacer 11 is interposed between the game board 2 and the liquid crystal display device 21. The spacer 11 is made of a material having permeability, and a large through hole 11a is provided at the center. The spacer 11 provides a thickness that allows the through-hole 11a to receive an electrical decoration unit 26 that notifies predetermined information about the game.

  Further, the liquid crystal display device 21 described above is disposed on the back side of the spacer 11. The display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 includes an area for displaying an effect image and a decorative symbol display area 21b (FIGS. 15 and 16) in which a decorative symbol is variably displayed and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the decorative symbol display area 21b is divided into a left reel portion 22a, a middle reel portion 22b, and a right reel portion 22c, and variable display of decorative symbols is performed separately on each reel portion. It has come to be.

  In the present embodiment in which the game board 2 and the spacer 11 are formed of a permeable material, the display area 21 a of the liquid crystal display device 21 is disposed so as to be visible through the game board 2 and the spacer 11. Here, instead of the liquid crystal display device 21, for example, a CRT (cathode ray tube) or a plasma display can be used.

  Here, the general winning device 12 is a device in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball is won, and the passing gate 13 uses normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b (described later) when the game ball has passed. It is a device for blinking.

  The grand prize winning device 15 is a so-called attacker-type opening / closing device having a door 15a and a game ball receiving port. The door 15a is closed to make it difficult to win a game ball, and the door 15a is opened to play a game. An opening / closing operation with an open state that facilitates winning of a ball is performed. Furthermore, a passing area in which a game ball that has won the big winning device 15 can pass is provided inside the big winning device 15.

  The start winning device 18 includes a receiving port 18c into which a game ball enters (wins), and a variable wing 18a that can be changed between an open state in which the game ball is likely to win in the receiving port 18c and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win. , 18b.

  Here, the closed state in the start winning device 18 is a state in which the variable wings 18 a and 18 b are closed and the game ball is difficult to enter the receiving port 18 c of the start winning device 18. On the other hand, the open state in the start winning device 18 is a state in which the variable wings 18a and 18b are opened in an inverted octagon shape so that the game ball can easily enter the receiving port 18c of the start winning device 18.

  The out port 16 is a device for collecting and collecting game balls that have not won any of the general winning device 12, the start winning device 18, and the big winning device 15.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the upper plate door 4a located below the glass door 9a has an upper plate 4a for storing game balls paid out from the first outlet 55 and game balls to be driven into the game area 2a. Has been placed. In addition, a lower tray 5a located below the upper tray door 4 is provided with a lower tray 5a in which game balls overflowed from the upper tray 4a due to payout are stored. In addition, a shutter button (not shown) is provided at a predetermined position of the upper plate 4a, which is operated when the game ball stored in the upper plate 4a is moved to the lower plate 5a and taken out at the end of the game. Yes.

  Here, the game ball overflowing from the upper plate 4 a and the game ball moving by operating the shutter button reach the lower plate 5 a through the second discharge port 56.

  On the right side of the lower plate 5a, there is provided a launch handle 7 that is rotated when the game ball is launched to the game area 2a via the rail 6. The launch handle 7 is provided with a stop button (not shown) for stopping the launch of the game ball.

  Then, when the player rotates the launch handle 7 to perform a launch operation, the game balls in the upper plate 4a are disposed on the back surface of the lower plate door 5 by a shot ball supply device (not shown). Is supplied to the launching device 90 (see FIG. 4), and is launched by the launching device 90 along the rail 6 into the game area 2a.

  Next, the electrical decoration unit 26 will be described. The illumination unit 26 is disposed on the upper portion of the through hole 11a provided in the spacer 11 (see FIG. 2). The special symbol display 24, the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b, and the four normal symbol passage storage displays. The unit 23 is composed of four special symbol start memory displays 22. The special symbol indicator 24 is composed of 7 segment LEDs, while the normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b, the normal symbol passage memory indicator 23, and the special symbol start memory indicator 22 are each composed of LEDs. Yes.

  Further, since the illumination unit 26 is located on the back side of the game board 2 having transparency, the special symbol display 24, the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b, and the four normal symbol passing storage indicators. 23 and the four special symbol start memory indicators 22 are visible from the front side of the game board 2 (see FIG. 3).

  The passing gate 13 detects a passing game ball. When a game ball passes through the passing gate 13, a random number value for normal winning lottery is extracted as passing memory, and the passing memory is stored in a passing storage area ("0" to "4") of the main RAM 203 described later. Is done. Based on this passing memory, the normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b are blinked for a predetermined time. Further, the number of passage memories stored in the passage storage areas (“1” to “4”) is displayed on the four normal symbol passage storage indicators 23 described above.

  For example, when two passage memories are stored in the passage storage areas (“1” to “4”), two of the four normal symbol passage storage indicators 23 are lit. The number of lighting of the normal symbol passing memory display 23 can inform the player of the number of passing memories stored in the passing memory area (“1” to “4”).

  The normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b blink alternately, and the blinking of the normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b ends (the time until the blinking ends is 30 seconds in the non-short-time state). In the short-time state, it is 6 seconds.) And "winning" is displayed (when the above flashing is finished and the normal symbol display 25a is turned on and stopped and displayed. The start winning device 18 is switched to an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball for a predetermined time (the open time is 0.3 seconds in the non-short-time state. On the other hand, the short-time state) If so, the 1.8 second open state is repeated three times.)

  Here, the short time state means a state in which the average blinking display time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the other state (in the non-short time state), and the variable display count of the normal symbol per time is improved (for example, non-time state). (The variable display time of the normal symbol in the time reduction state is 30 seconds, and the variable display time of the normal symbol in the time reduction state is 6 seconds.) Further, when the time is shortened, the variable blades 18a and 18b are switched to the open state more frequently than the non-time-short state (that is, the total open state time of the variable blades 18a and 18b per unit time). Is relatively large).

  Note that the control in the short-time state is continued until the variable display of the special symbol reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 100 times) or until a big hit determination by the big hit determination means described later is won.

  Further, when a game ball wins the start winning device 18, a big hit lottery random number or the like is extracted as a start memory, and the start memory is stored in a start storage area ("0" to "4") of the main RAM 203 described later. It has come to be remembered. The number of start memories stored in the start storage area ("1" to "4") is displayed on the four special symbol start memory displays 22 described above.

  For example, when two start memories are stored in the start memory area (“1” to “4”), two of the four special symbol start memory indicators 22 are lit. The number of the start memories stored in the start memory area (“1” to “4”) can be notified to the player by the number of lighting of the special symbol start memory display 22.

  In addition, examples of special symbols displayed on the special symbol display 24 that is a 7-segment LED include Arabic numerals “0” to “9” and symbols such as “−”. These numbers and symbols are variably displayed after winning the game ball to the start winning device 18. Note that the variable display of these numbers and symbols ends, and the variable display result (the variable display result here refers to the special symbol that has been stopped) is a number such as “0” to “9”. This is called a big hit mode. This jackpot mode is a display mode that indicates a transition to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to other gaming states (that is, a “hit”). A variable display result other than the big hit mode (for example, when the variable display result is “−”) is referred to as a non-hit type.

  Here, the above jackpot mode for causing the player to recognize that the game will shift to the jackpot gaming state is a probability variation jackpot mode that is a display mode that shows a probability variation jackpot, and a non-probability variation jackpot that is a display mode that shows a non-probability variation jackpot It is divided into aspects.

  The probability variation big hit mode means that an odd number such as “7” or “3” results in a variable display result, while the non-probable big hit mode is an even number such as “2” or “6”. Is a variable display result.

  In addition, when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol becomes the probability variation big hit mode (that is, the probability variation big hit), the probability that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 24 becomes the big hit mode after the big hit gaming state is high. Transition to high probability state. On the other hand, when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol becomes a non-probable variation big hit mode (that is, when it becomes a normal big hit), after the big hit gaming state ends, the state is shifted to a non-high probability state.

  The big hit gaming state advantageous to the player is, for example, an opening / closing operation of the big winning device 15 (hereinafter referred to as an opening / closing operation of the big winning device performed during the big hit gaming state) by the big winning device solenoid 72S described later. It is a gaming state that makes it easier to win more game balls than a normal gaming state that is not a big hit gaming state by repeatedly performing “round operation”.

  However, since the special symbol display 24 is located above the game board 2 that is likely to become a blind spot of the player and its size is small, it is identified from the special symbol display 24 whether or not the big hit is won. It is not easy to do. Therefore, whether or not a big hit is won is usually identified by a decorative pattern stop mode (variable display result) as described later.

  Examples of the decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display area 21b include Arabic numerals such as “0”, “1”, “2”... “9”, and other symbols. These numbers and symbols are variably displayed after the game ball is won on the start winning device 18. When the variable display of these numbers and symbols ends and stops, the same numbers such as “7” “7” “7” ”“ 2 ”“ 2 ”“ 2 ””, etc. A case where three symbols are arranged in a row is called a big hit display mode. This jackpot display mode is a display mode that indicates that the gaming state shifts to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared with other gaming states (that is, the player has won the “hit”).

  In addition, stop modes other than the jackpot display mode described above are referred to as “offset stop modes”.

  The variable display of the decorative design is performed in conjunction with the above-described variable display of the special design. And when the stop mode of the special symbol is changed to the display mode (that is, the jackpot mode) indicating that the special mode stop mode is shifted to the jackpot game state, the display mode (the mode of indicating that the decorative symbol stop mode is also shifted to the jackpot game state ( That is, the big hit display mode).

  Here, the jackpot display mode for letting the player recognize that the game will shift to the jackpot gaming state is a probability variation mode that is a display mode that indicates that the probability variation jackpot has been won, and a display that indicates that the player has normally won the jackpot It is divided into a normal mode which is a mode.

  In addition, the probability variation mode refers to the case where an odd number such as “7” or “3” is the stop mode, while the normal mode is the case where an even number such as “2” or “6” is the stop mode. When it becomes.

  Here, in the present embodiment, examples of the type of decorative display variable display include normal fluctuation, reach fluctuation (normal reach fluctuation, super reach fluctuation 1, super reach fluctuation 2, etc.) and the like.

  The normal variation is a variation mode in which the decorative symbols in all the reel portions are separately variably displayed, and all the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed without performing the reach variation described later (FIGS. 15A and 15B). b)).

  Reach variation is a variation mode in which the same decorative design is stopped or temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) on two of the three reel portions while variable display on the remaining one reel portion is continued. It is. For example, in FIG. 16B, the decorative design in the left reel portion 22a and the decorative design in the right reel portion 22c are stopped and displayed with the same numerical design (ie, “7”), and the variable in the middle reel portion 22b. The display continues. In addition, since the expectation of jackpot increases when this reach fluctuation occurs, it is a moment for the player to learn the fun of the game. Further, the level of expectation of jackpot is in the order of super reach fluctuation 2, super reach fluctuation 1, and normal reach fluctuation.

  Further, the decorative symbols in the present embodiment are stopped and displayed in the order of the decorative symbols in the left reel portion 22a, the decorative symbols in the right reel portion 22c, and the decorative symbols in the middle reel portion 22b (in this case, the decorative symbols are variably displayed). 15 (a), FIG. 15 (b), FIG. 16 (a), FIG. 16 (b), and FIG. 16 (c) proceed in this order), the present invention is not limited to this, and stops in other orders It may be displayed.

  The big hit gaming state advantageous to the player as compared to other gaming states is, for example, a series of operations until a big winning device solenoid 72S, which will be described later, changes from an open state to a closed state with respect to the big winning device 15. By repeatedly performing an opening / closing operation (hereinafter, a series of opening / closing operations of the big winning device 15 in the big hit gaming state is referred to as a “round operation”), it is easier to win more game balls than in other gaming states. It is a gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the number of start memories stored in the start storage area (“1” to “4”) and the number of pass memories stored in the pass storage areas (“1” to “4”) are as follows. These are displayed on the special symbol start memory display 22 and the normal symbol passage storage display 23, respectively, but are not limited thereto, and may be displayed on other display media. For example, it may be displayed in the display area 21a.

  Next, the control system of the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG.

  The control system of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control circuit 200, a sub control circuit 300 connected to the main control circuit 200, a payout control circuit 70a, and a launch control circuit 70b. This control system is mounted on the back side of the game board 2.

  A card unit 81 is connected to the payout control circuit 70 a of the gaming machine 1.

  The card unit 81 is installed in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and has an insertion slot into which a prepaid card can be inserted, and reads the recorded information recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the insertion slot. Means, a lending command signal output means for outputting a lending command signal for instructing lending of game balls to the payout control circuit 70a in accordance with an operation of the ball lending operation panel 9 (FIG. 4), and a record read by the reading means Write means for subtracting the number of loans instructed to lend by the lending command signal output means from the available lending number specified from the information and recording the information on the prepaid card inserted in the insertion port .

  The main control circuit 200 has a main CPU (microcomputing processing device) 201 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a preset program, and returns various settings to initial values when an abnormality occurs or when the power is turned on. An initial reset circuit 204 that generates a reset signal, a lamp control circuit 207 that controls display of LEDs and the like, and a main RAM 203 that stores various data necessary for the operation of the main CPU 201 are mounted.

  Further, the main control circuit 200 further includes a program for the main CPU 201 to process and control the gaming operation of the gaming machine 1 and a jackpot determination that is referred to when determining whether or not to win the transition to the jackpot gaming state. Table, a normal winning lottery table that is referred to when performing a normal winning lottery by random number lottery, a variable display pattern determining table (see FIG. 11) that is referred to when determining a variable display pattern of a decorative symbol by random number lottery, and others A main ROM 202 is mounted which stores various probability tables that are referred to when lotteries are drawn.

  The main RAM 203 is stored in a start storage counter for counting start memories stored in a start storage area (“0” to “4”), which will be described later, and a passage storage area (“0” to “4”), which will be described later. A passing memory counter for counting passing memory, a big winning device winning counter for storing the number of game balls won in the big winning device 15 during one round operation, and a large in one big hit gaming state A prize winning device opening number counter for storing the number of times the door 15a of the prize winning device 15 is opened (that is, the number of round operations in one big hit gaming state) is provided.

  Note that one round operation means that a predetermined number of times (e.g., 30 seconds) elapses after the grand prize winning device 15 is opened, or a predetermined number ( For example, it is a period until 10 game balls win the grand prize device 15.

  Here, the main RAM 203 has start storage areas (“0” to “4”).

  The start storage area is an area where the above-described start storage is stored in order from the start storage area “0”. Also, the random number value for big hit lottery stored in the start memory area (“1” to “4”) corresponds to the start memory displayed on the special symbol start memory display 22 and the start memory area “0”. The jackpot lottery random number value stored in is used for jackpot determination processing and the like.

  Further, the main RAM 203 has (“0” to “4”) passing storage areas.

  The passing storage area is an area in which the normal lottery random numbers extracted on condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 13 are sequentially stored from the passing storage area “0”. The random numbers for normal winning lottery stored in the passage storage area (“1” to “4”) correspond to the passage storage displayed on the normal symbol passage storage display 23, and the passage storage area “0”. The random value for lottery per ordinary memorized in “” is used for the lottery per ordinary.

  The main RAM 203 includes a game state flag. Here, the gaming state flag is set to a value (77) indicating a high probability state when the gaming state is shifted to a high probability state, while the gaming state is a non-high probability state (a gaming state other than the high probability state). When shifted to (2), a value (00) indicating a non-high probability state is set.

  Further, the main RAM 203 has a fluctuation shortening flag. In this case, the fluctuation shortening flag is set to a value (33) indicating the time-short state when the time-short state is reached, and is set to a value (00) indicating the non-time-short state when the time is short.

  The main CPU 201 has the functions of a big hit gaming state determination unit, a game control unit, a display result determination unit, a variable display pattern determination unit, and a command transmission unit.

  The big hit game state determination means is a means for determining whether or not to shift the game state to a big hit game state (specific game state) advantageous to the player when the game ball is won in the start winning device 18. .

  For example, when a game ball is won in the start winning device 18, the jackpot gaming state determination means executes a jackpot determination process based on the random number value for the jackpot lottery extracted by the random lottery, and the jackpot is determined by the lottery process. Determines to shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state.

  Here, when it is determined that the jackpot gaming state determination means shifts to the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot display mode is derived in the decorative symbol display area 21b, and the gaming control means described later controls the jackpot gaming state. .

  As described above, there are two types of jackpots: non-stochastic fluctuation jackpots and probability fluctuation jackpots. If the jackpot probability jackpot is high, it is easy to derive the jackpot display mode after the jackpot gaming state ends. The probability state is controlled.

  The display result determining means is a means for determining whether or not the variable display result of the decorative symbols on the liquid crystal display device 21 is to be the jackpot display mode (specific display mode).

  Specifically, the display result determining means determines whether or not the variable display result of the decorative symbol on the liquid crystal display device 21 is to be the jackpot display mode based on the determination of the jackpot gaming state determining means.

  The game control means is means for performing control to shift the gaming state to a big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) advantageous to the player when a predetermined gaming state transition condition is satisfied.

  Specifically, the game control means, when the display state displayed in the decorative symbol display area 21b in the liquid crystal display device (variable display device) 21 is a jackpot display mode (specific display state), that is, the decorative symbol When the combination of the decorative symbols derived in the decorative symbol display area 21b as a variable display result of the variable display results in the big hit display mode, the control for shifting to the big hit gaming state is performed.

  Here, the control of the big hit game state by the big hit game control means is continued until a series of round operations from the opening of the big winning device 15 to the closing state are performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). .

  The variable display pattern determining means is a means for determining one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns including the variable display time of the decorative design in the liquid crystal display device 21 based on the determination by the display result determining means.

  Specifically, the variable display pattern determining means determines the variable display pattern and variable display time of the special symbol on the special symbol display 24 based on the determination by the display result determining means, and the display result determining means Based on the determination and the determination of the variable display pattern of the special symbol, one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns including the variable display time of the decorative symbol in the liquid crystal display device 21 is determined.

  Further, when the variable display pattern determining means determines the variable display pattern of the decorative design, a variable display pattern command indicating the determined variable display pattern is executed to execute variable display of the decorative design according to the variable display pattern. Generate and set.

  The command transmitting means is means for transmitting a variable display pattern command indicating the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means to the sub CPU 301.

  When the variable display pattern or variable display result of the special symbol is determined by the variable display pattern determination unit or the display result determination unit, the main CPU 201 displays the variable display pattern or variable display result on the special symbol display 24. Therefore, the lamp control circuit 207 is controlled.

  Programs for realizing the functions of the respective means described above are stored in the main ROM 202, and the main CPU 201 loads these programs from the main ROM 202 and updates and stores the calculation results in the main RAM 203 for execution. The functions of the respective means described above are realized. Of course, each of the above-described means may be configured by dedicated hardware.

  Further, the main CPU 201 as a command transmission means transmits various generated commands (variable display pattern command, stop symbol command, etc.) to the sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300, thereby executing the effects in the game. .

  In this embodiment, based on the various commands (variable display pattern command, stop symbol command, etc.), the display effect by the liquid crystal display device 21 and the sound effect by the sound output means such as the speakers 6a and 6b are produced. , And the production of light by a light emitting means such as a lamp or LED.

  An I / O port (not shown) of the main control circuit 200 is provided inside the passing gate 13 and provided in the passing gate switch 19Sa, which is a sensor for detecting the passing of the game ball, and the start winning device 18. The start winning device switch 19a, which is a sensor for detecting a game ball won in the start winning device 18, is connected.

  In addition, the I / O port is provided in a passing area in the big winning device 15 and is a sensor that detects a gaming ball that passes through the passing area, and a game ball that has won the general winning device 12 Are connected to a general winning device switch 19Sb which is a sensor for detecting the event and a backup clear switch 74S for erasing various data stored in the main RAM 203.

  Further, the following components are connected to the I / O port. That is, actuators such as a movable member solenoid 71S for driving the variable wings 18a and 18b of the start winning device 18 and a large winning device solenoid 72S for opening and closing the door 15a of the large winning device 15 are connected.

  Here, when each of the sensors detects a game ball, the detection signal is input to the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200. Therefore, the main CPU 201 determines that each of the actuators 71S and 72S corresponds to the input detection signal. Are driven and controlled.

  Control commands (commands) are transmitted from the command output port 206 of the main control circuit 200 to the sub control circuit 300, the payout control circuit 70a, and the launch control circuit 70b, respectively.

  The sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300 that has received this control command (command) controls the operation of the liquid crystal display device 21, the speakers 6a and 6b, and the decorative lamp 39a, and the payout control circuit that has received this control command (command). The operations of the dispensing device 82 and the launching device 90 are controlled by the firing control circuit 70b.

  The payout control circuit 70a is connected to a payout device 82 for paying out award balls and rental balls. The payout control circuit 70a controls the payout device 82 in response to a payout command signal output from the main control circuit 200 on condition that a game ball has entered the general winning device 12, the start winning device 18, the big winning device 15, and the like. Drive control. As a result, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out from the first outlet 55 as prize balls. In addition, the payout control circuit 70a controls the payout device 82 in accordance with the payout command signal output from the card unit 81, thereby paying out a predetermined number of game balls as payables from the first outlet 55. Yes.

  A launch device 90 that launches a game ball toward the game area 2a is connected to the launch control circuit 70b. In addition, the launch control circuit 70 b causes the launch device 90 to launch a game ball by driving and controlling the launch solenoid in accordance with the turning operation of the launch handle 7.

  Further, the lamp control circuit 207 is electrically connected to LEDs such as the special symbol display 24, the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b, the normal symbol passage storage display 23, and the special symbol start storage display 22. The lamp control circuit 207 performs display control of the LED based on the control of the main CPU 201.

  Next, the configuration of the sub control circuit 300 will be described. The sub control circuit 300 includes a sub CPU 301, a program ROM 302, a work RAM 303, a command input port (not shown), a display control circuit 305, a sound control circuit 306, and a lamp control circuit 307.

  The program ROM 302 has a control program (effect data) for the sub CPU 301 to process-control the display control circuit 305 based on various commands output from the main control circuit 200, and a control for process-controlling the audio control circuit 306. A program, a control program for controlling the process of the lamp control circuit 307, data on a plurality of types of notification modes, and the like are stored.

  Further, in the program ROM 302, a notice generation distribution table (FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b)) referred to when determining whether or not to output a special sound, which will be described later, and the frequency of the special sound to be output are displayed. A special voice selection table (FIGS. 13A and 13B) to be referred to when making the determination is mounted.

  The work RAM 303 serves as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 301 performs processing control according to the control program, and includes a reception buffer area (not shown) for storing commands transmitted from the main CPU 201, and processing. A work area (not shown) for storing data necessary for control is allocated.

  The sub CPU 301 determines a command received from the main control circuit 200 via the command input port, and controls the display control circuit 305, the audio control circuit 306, the lamp control circuit 307, and the like according to the determination result.

  The sub CPU 301 has functions of display control means, sound output determination means, sound selection means, and sound control means.

  For example, when a variable display pattern command is transmitted from the main CPU 201 which is a command transmission unit, the display control unit performs instruction control on the display control circuit 305, thereby performing a decoration pattern corresponding to the variable display pattern command. Variable display control, display control of other effect images, and the like.

  The sound output determining means is a means for determining whether or not to output a special sound that is a sound for notifying a big hit based on the determination by the display result determining means. Here, the probability that the sound output determining means determines to output the special sound is that the jackpot display mode is determined when the jackpot display mode is determined by the display result determining unit (when the jackpot is won). It is higher than when it is not decided. In other words, when the big win is won, the possibility that the special voice is output is higher than the case where the big win is won. Therefore, when the special voice is output, the expectation of the big win is increased. .

  The voice selection means is means for selecting any special voice from a plurality of types of special voices each having a different audible voice frequency band when a predetermined voice selection condition is satisfied.

  Specifically, the voice selecting unit determines the frequency of the special voice when the voice output determining unit determines to output the special voice, and selects the special voice based on the determined frequency. . The voice selection means in the present embodiment determines any of 15 kHz, 16 kHz, 17 kHz, 18 kHz, and 19 kHz as the frequency of the special voice.

  Here, as described above, the special voice is set to a high frequency of 15 kHz to 19 kHz. Since the ability to hear high frequencies gradually decreases with age, the number of players that can be heard decreases as the frequency increases. For example, although depending on individual differences, it is considered difficult for a player in their late 20s to listen to audio in a frequency band of 17 kHz or higher.

  That is, the special voice in the present embodiment is a voice that can be listened to by only a part of the players. Therefore, by outputting such a special voice, it is possible to achieve differentiation in terms of performance by the players. it can. Note that the high-frequency sound described above is also called a “mosquito sound” because it can be heard by a mosquito flying sound.

  In addition, when the frequency is determined, the voice selection unit selects the special voice based on the frequency. For example, when the determined frequency is 17 kHz, a special sound of 17 kHz is selected from the sound source data ROM in the sound control circuit 306 described later. As described above, the voice selection unit is an example of a unit that selects the special voice based on the frequency determined based on the determination by the display result determination unit, that is, the determination by the display result determination unit.

  The voice control means is means for performing voice output control of the speakers (voice output means) 6a and 6b. Specifically, by performing instruction control on the voice control circuit 306, control for outputting an arbitrary voice from the speakers 6a and 6b is performed.

  The sound control means is a means for performing control to output a special sound having a predetermined audible sound frequency band that can be heard only by some players.

  For example, when the voice control means determines that the voice output determination means outputs the special voice and the voice selection means selects the special voice, the voice control means sends the selected special voice to the speakers 6a and 6b. Control to output from.

  Here, the sound control means performs control for outputting the sound selected by the sound selection means before the display result on the variable display device (that is, the variable display result of the decorative symbol on the liquid crystal display device 21) is derived. To do.

  According to this, the player can estimate the variable display result of the decorative symbols on the liquid crystal display device 21 based on the special voice. Further, since the special sound output by the control of the sound control means can be listened to by only a part of the players as described above, it is possible to differentiate the performance by the players.

  The display control circuit 305 executes display such as variable display of decorative symbols in the display area 21a in response to an instruction from the sub CPU 301 (instruction based on effect data set in a predetermined work area of the work RAM 303). The image data ROM 305b for storing various image data and the corresponding image data are extracted from the image data ROM 305b in accordance with the control from the sub CPU 301. Based on the extracted image data, the decorative symbols can be variably displayed and produced. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 305a that generates data for executing image display and the like, and a D / A conversion circuit (D / A converter) 305d that converts display image data generated by the VDP 305a into an analog signal. It has.

  The image data ROM 305b stores image data for causing the liquid crystal display device 21 to display an image. Each image data includes a plurality of pixel data (data in dot units) necessary to display each image data in the display area 21a.

  Here, a VRAM 305c having two buffer areas is connected to the VDP 305a. The VDP 305a performs the following processing when generating data for executing display in the display area 21a based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301 transmitted every predetermined time (for example, 1/30 second). The VDP 305a reads predetermined image data from the image data ROM 305b, develops it to the VRAM 305c, and reads the decompressed image data from the VRAM 305c. Specifically, the VDP 305a performs expansion processing on one buffer area provided in the VRAM 305c, and reads image data that has already been expanded from the other buffer area. Next, the VDP 305 a switches between a buffer area to be expanded and a buffer area to be read based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301. The VDP 305a displays the read image data on the display area 21a via the D / A conversion circuit 305d.

  In this embodiment, a VRAM is used as a storage device for developing image data. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other storage devices may be used. For example, an SDRAM that can read and write data at high speed may be used.

  Speakers 6 a and 6 b are connected to the audio control circuit 306. The sound control circuit 306 also generates a sound source IC (not shown) that generates a sound effect original signal, a sound source data ROM (not shown) that is connected to the sound source IC and stores sound effects, and amplifies the original signal output from the sound source IC. Has no amplifier etc. The sound control circuit 306 generates a sound signal based on the sound source data stored in the sound source data ROM based on the control of the sub CPU (sound output control means) 301. The speakers 6a and 6b generate sound based on the input sound signal.

  Here, the sound source data ROM stores a plurality of special sounds having different frequency bands. For example, special sounds having frequencies of 15 kHz, 16 kHz, 17 kHz, 18 kHz, and 19 kHz are stored.

  When it is determined by the sound output determining means that the special sound is to be output, the special sound having the frequency selected by the sound selecting means is output from the speakers 6a and 6b under the control of the sound control means.

  The lamp control circuit 307 is connected with a decoration lamp 39a (the decoration lamp is a general term for lamps and LEDs provided in various places of the gaming machine 1). The lamp control circuit 307 generates a signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The decorative lamp 39a performs lighting display or the like based on the input signal.

  As described above, the speakers 6a and 6b, the decorative lamp 39a, and the liquid crystal display device 21 perform effects based on the effect data set (control program) by the sub CPU 301.

  Note that each process in the gaming machine 1 is controlled by the main control circuit 200 and the sub control circuit 300, but the main control circuit 200 processes all or part of the processes controlled by the sub control circuit 300. Alternatively, the sub control circuit 300 may process all or part of the processing controlled by the main control circuit 200.

  [Variable display of decorative design]

  FIG. 14 shows the progress of the normal reach fluctuation for 30 seconds from the start to the end.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the decorative symbol change display (for example, FIGS. 15A and 15B) is performed until a predetermined time (for example, 16 s) elapses after the normal reach change for 30 seconds is started. ), Fluctuations shown in FIG. Then, after 16 s, reach fluctuation (see FIG. 16 (b)) occurs, and when 30 s has passed since the decorative symbol variable display is started, the normal reach fluctuation ends.

  Here, when it is determined by the sound output determining means that the special sound is to be output, from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbols until the reach fluctuation occurs (in (A) of FIG. 14). During the period, a special voice is output from the speakers 6a and 6b (see FIG. 15B), in which a special voice “pea” is output from the speakers 6a and 6b during the normal variation of the decorative design. Is shown). In other words, according to the present embodiment, a big hit is announced in a special voice before the reach fluctuation occurs. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special sound is output before the display result on the variable display device (that is, the decorative display variable display result on the liquid crystal display device 21) is derived. Good. For example, the special voice may be output after the reach fluctuation occurs (period (B) shown in FIG. 14).

  [Main control circuit processing]

  Next, a processing procedure by the main control circuit 200 of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 5A is a flowchart showing a system timer interrupt processing procedure executed so as to interrupt the main process at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec), and FIG. 5B shows the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing procedure of the gaming machine 1 according to.

  First, the system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S100, the main CPU 201 saves the information stored in the register.

  In step S110, the main CPU 201 updates values such as a jackpot lottery random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a normal lottery random number value.

  In step S120, the main CPU 201 performs switch input detection processing. Hereinafter, the switch input detection process will be specifically described.

  The main CPU 201 detects the detection signals output from the count switch 19Se, the general winning device switch 19Sb, the starting winning device switch 19a, the passing gate switch 19Sa, and the like through the I / O port. Then, the main CPU 201 that detects these detection signals executes the following processes (1) to (3) according to the contents of the detected detection signals.

  (1) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the count switch 19Se, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the value of the big winning device winning counter.

  (2) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the start winning device switch 19a provided in the starting area of the start winning device 18, the main CPU 201 checks the value of the start memory counter. Then, when the value of the start memory counter is 4 or less, for example, “1” is added to the value of the start memory counter, and the random number lottery random number value and the big hit symbol random number value are extracted, The jackpot lottery random value and the jackpot symbol random number value are stored as start memory in a free area of the start RAM area (“0” to “4”) of the main RAM 203.

  (3) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the pass gate switch 19Sa provided in the pass gate 13, it checks the value of the pass memory counter. When the value of the passing memory counter is 4 or less, for example, “1” is added to the value of the passing memory counter, and a random number for random lottery is extracted by random lottery. The numerical value is stored as a passing storage in a free area of the passing storage area (“0” to “4”) of the main RAM 203.

  In step S130, the main CPU 201 determines the remaining opening time of the start winning device 18 that is in an open state where game balls can be easily won, and the remaining opening time (remaining time) of the door 15a of the large winning device 15 that is open so that game balls can be easily received. Round operation time), etc.

  Further, the main CPU 201 updates the remaining variable display time of the special symbols and decorative symbols that are variably displayed (specifically, the variable display time set in the waiting time timer is updated).

  In step S190, the main CPU 201 restores the information saved in step S100 to the register.

  Next, main processing by the main control circuit 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 10, the main CPU 201 restores or initializes various settings in the gaming machine 1 to the setting contents when the power was last turned off.

  In step S20, the main CPU 201 executes a special symbol control process (see FIG. 6) described later for details.

  In step S30, the main CPU 201 executes each process related to the normal symbol. Specifically, the main CPU 201 performs a normal winning lottery based on a random number for normal winning lottery extracted on condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 13, and based on the result of the normal winning lottery, The normal symbol blinking display pattern in the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b is selected. Then, after the normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b blink according to the blinking display pattern, “winning” is displayed on the normal symbol indicators 25a and 25 (that is, when the normal winning lottery is a win). The main CPU 201 controls the opening of the start winning device 18, subtracts "1" from the passing memory counter, and passes the data stored in the passing memory areas ("1" to "4"), respectively. Shift to storage area (“0” to “3”).

  In step S40, the main CPU 201 outputs game information such as execution of variable display of special symbols and occurrence of jackpots to a hall computer installed in the game hall.

  In step S50, the main CPU 201 drives and controls solenoids such as the movable member solenoid 71S and the big prize device solenoid 72S.

  In step S60, the main CPU 201 outputs a stop symbol command indicating a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24, a variable display pattern command, a standby state command, other commands, and the like to the sub-control circuit 300.

  In step S70, the main CPU 201 causes the lamp control circuit 207 to display the number of start memories stored in the start storage area ("1" to "4") of the main RAM 203 on the special symbol start storage display 22. Control.

  For example, when two start memories are stored in the start memory area (“1” to “4”), two of the four special symbol start memory indicators 22 are lit.

  Further, the main CPU 201 controls the lamp control circuit 207 in order to display the number of passage memories stored in the passage storage areas (“1” to “4”) of the main RAM 203 on the normal symbol passage storage display 23. .

  When the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24 or the special symbol variable display pattern is determined in the special symbol memory check process (FIG. 7) described later, the main CPU 201 determines the variable that has been determined. The lamp control circuit 207 is controlled in order to display the special symbol on the special symbol indicator 24 by the display pattern. As a result, the special symbol on the special symbol display 24 is variably displayed based on the variable display pattern determined by the special symbol memory check process, and then stops at the variable display result determined by the process.

  Further, when the normal symbol blinking display pattern or stop mode is selected in step S30 described later, the main CPU 201 performs lamp control to display the blinking display pattern or stop mode on the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b. The circuit 207 is controlled. As a result, the normal symbols on the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b are blinked on the basis of the blinking display pattern selected in step S30, and then stopped in the stop mode selected in the same step.

  Further, the main CPU 201 outputs a control command for instructing to display an error such as a ball breakage or a full lower pan on a predetermined lamp, and other necessary control commands to the sub-control circuit 300.

  In step S80, the main CPU 201 sets a predetermined game ball as a winning ball according to the type of winning device (the general winning device 12, the big winning device 15, the start winning device 18, etc.) in which the game ball has won (winned). A control command such as a payout command signal for instructing payout is output to the payout control circuit 70a.

  In step S90, the main CPU 201 updates a value such as a random number used in the main process.

  The main CPU 201 repeats the processes from step S20 to step S90 described above.

  [Special symbol control processing]

  Next, the special symbol control process in step S20 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol control process according to the present embodiment.

  In step S20-1, the main CPU 201 executes a process of loading a control state flag. The control state flag is a flag indicating a game state in the special symbol game. The main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute each process in step S20-2 to step S20-10 based on this control state flag.

  In step S20-2, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol storage check process (see FIG. 7) described later for details. Here, a determination process is mainly performed to determine whether or not the gaming state is a big hit gaming state. Then, according to the result of this determination process, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24, the variable display pattern of the special symbol, the variable display time, etc. are determined.

  In step S20-3, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (01) indicating the special symbol variable display time management, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the variable display time is set is “0”. In order to end the variable display of the special symbol, a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management is set in the control state flag, and a waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. When the variable display time is over, the special symbol stop mode determined in step S20-2 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24.

  In step S20-4, the main CPU 201 indicates that the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”. Furthermore, when the big hit determination performed in the big hit determination process (details will be described later) in the special symbol check process in the above step S20-2 is won, the big hit start interval for starting the control of the big hit gaming state A value (03) indicating the management process is set in the control state flag, and (00) is set in the gaming state flag and the fluctuation shortening flag. Then, the time corresponding to the big hit start interval (for example, 10 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer, and the special symbol display time management process is ended.

  When the main CPU 201 deviates from the big hit determination performed in the big hit determination process, the main CPU 201 sets the value (08) indicating the special symbol game end process to the control state flag and ends the special symbol display time management process. To do.

  In step S20-5, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval is set is “0”. Whether or not the condition is satisfied, the step is terminated.

  If the above condition is satisfied, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the winning device opening number counter in the step and controls the winning device solenoid 72S to open the door 15a of the winning device 15. To do. As a result, the control of the round operation in which the winning device 15 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept the game ball is started, and the game ball can pass through the passing area.

  Next, the main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating that the winning device is open to the control state flag, and sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the winning device opening time timer.

  In step S20-6, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a value (04) indicating that the big winning device is open is set in the control state flag, and a value (04) indicating that the big winning device is open is set. If not, the step ends. On the other hand, if the value (04) indicating that the big winning device is being opened is set, then the condition that the value of the big winning device opening time timer in which the upper open limit time is set is “0”, or It is confirmed whether any of the conditions that 10 or more game balls have entered the winning device 15 is satisfied. When one of the two conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 201 controls the big winning device solenoid 72S so as to close the door 15a of the big winning device 15. As a result, the special winning device 15 is closed and the round operation is completed.

  In addition, the main CPU 201 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball in the winning device in the control step flag in the step, and sets the remaining winning ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. set.

  In step S20-7, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball in the winning device and the value of the waiting time timer in which the monitoring time in the winning device is set is “ Check if it is 0 ".

  Then, when any of the above conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 201 checks whether or not the condition that the value of the winning device opening number counter is “15” or more (final round) is satisfied. The big prize device opening number counter counts the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state.

  Further, when the value of the big winning device opening number counter is “15” or more (final round), the main CPU 201 sets a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval in the control state flag, and also wins the big winning device. Set “0” to the number of times of opening counter. Then, the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set in the waiting time timer.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 201 sets a value (06) indicating management of waiting time for reopening a big winning device (06) in the control state flag when the value of the big winning device opening number counter is not “15” or more (final round). At the same time, the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-8, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value (06) indicating the large winning device reopening waiting time is set in the control state flag, and the value (06) indicating the large winning device reopening waiting time. ) Is not set, the step ends. On the other hand, when the value (06) indicating the waiting time for reopening the big winning device is set, whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set next is “0”. To check. When the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the value of the big winning device opening number counter and opens the door 15 a of the big winning device 15. The large winning device solenoid 72S is controlled. As a result, the special winning device 15 is opened and the control of the round operation is started. Then, a value (04) indicating that the big winning device is open is set in the control state flag, and a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the big winning device opening time timer as the upper limit time for opening.

  In step S20-9, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is “0”. Sets the value (08) indicating the special symbol game end process to the control state flag.

  In addition, the main CPU 201 which is a game control means confirms whether or not it is a probability variation big hit mode in step S20-2-5 (FIG. 7). As a result of the confirmation, if the probability variation big hit mode is set, a value (01) indicating a high probability state is set in the gaming state flag in order to start control of the high probability state.

  Further, the main CPU 201 sets a value (33) indicating the time reduction state in the fluctuation reduction flag in order to start control of the time reduction state. Thereby, there is a high possibility that the number of winning game balls to the start winning device 18 per unit time is relatively increased (the sum of the time during which the variable wings 18a and 18b are opened is relatively large). Migrate to Here, the control in the short-time state is continued until the variable display of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or until a big win is won.

  As described above, the time saving state in the present embodiment is started when a big hit is won and the big hit game is completed. However, in the present invention, the start condition of the time reduction state is not limited to this. Further, whether or not to start the time-saving state after the end of the big hit game may be determined by lottery.

  In step S20-10, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the start memory counter when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. The main CPU 201 shifts the data stored in the start storage area (“1” to “4”) to the start storage area (“0” to “3”), respectively, and performs a special symbol storage check. The indicated value (00) is set in the control state flag.

  [Special symbol memory check processing]

  Next, the special symbol memory check process in step S20-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol storage check process according to the present embodiment.

  In step S20-2-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and as a result of the confirmation, the control state flag indicates a special symbol storage check. When the value is (00), the process proceeds to step S20-2-2. On the other hand, when the control state flag is not the value (00) indicating the special symbol storage check, the special symbol storage check process is terminated. .

  In step S20-2-2, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the start memory counter is “0” (that is, the number of start memories stored in the start storage area (“0” to “4”)). If the value of the start memory counter is “0” as a result of the confirmation, the process proceeds to step S20-2-3, while the value of the start memory counter is If is not "0", the process proceeds to step S20-2-4.

  In step S20-2-3, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a standby state command for instructing to display a demonstration effect image. Note that the standby state command indicates that the game state is the standby state (no special symbol variable display on the special symbol display 24, no decorative symbol variable display on the liquid crystal display device 21, etc., and the big hit gaming state is performed. It is generated when there is no start memory.

  In step S20-2-4, the main CPU 201 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variable display time management in the control state flag.

  In step S20-2-5, the main CPU 201, which is a big hit game state determination means, determines the game state as a big hit game based on the big hit lottery random value included in the start memory stored in the start memory area ("0"). Decide whether or not to transition to the state.

  When the main CPU (big hit gaming state determination means) 201 determines whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, if the gaming state is a non-high probability state (the gaming state flag indicates a non-high probability state). The jackpot determination to be referred to when the value (00) is set) and when the gaming state is a high probability state (when the gaming state flag is set to a value (77) indicating a high probability state). Different tables. In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination table referred to in the high probability state is set with more random numbers than the jackpot determination table referred to in the non-high probability state, and the jackpot game state is shifted to. It is easy to make a determination to that effect (that is, advantageous to the player).

  When the big hit is won, the main CPU 201 which is the gaming state determination means determines either the high probability state or the non-high probability state as the gaming state after the big hit gaming state.

  In step S20-2-6, the main CPU 201, which is the display result determining means, determines whether or not the result of the big hit determination performed in step S20-2-5 is to shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state ( That is, it is confirmed whether or not the variable display result of the decorative design in the liquid crystal display device 21 is changed to the jackpot display mode. Then, if the result of the big hit determination is that which causes the variable symbol display result of the decoration symbol in the liquid crystal display device 21 to be in the big jackpot display mode (big hit), the main CPU 201 causes the variable symbol display result of the decorative symbol to be in the jackpot display mode. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S20-2-7. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is not to change the decorative symbol variable display result in the liquid crystal display device 21 to the jackpot display mode, the process proceeds to step S20-2-8.

  When the main CPU (display result determining means) 201 determines whether or not the variable display result of the decorative symbols is to be the jackpot display mode, the display is stopped on the liquid crystal display device 21 accordingly. The decoration design is determined by the sub CPU 301.

  For example, in this step, if it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display result is set to the non-hit display mode, the special symbol variable display result is determined to be the non-hit display mode in step S20-2-8 described later. Then, a stop symbol command indicating the variable display result of the determined special symbol is transmitted to the sub CPU 301. Then, the sub CPU 301 that has received the stop symbol command determines a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 based on the stop symbol command (see step S220-10 (FIG. 10) described later).

  In step S20-2-8, the main CPU 201, which is a display result determining means, determines the special symbol variable display result to the non-hit type "-". Then, in order for the sub CPU 301 to determine the variable display result of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol, the stop symbol command indicating the variable display result of the special symbol is generated and set. After this process is completed, the process proceeds to step S20-2-9.

  In step S20-2-7, the main CPU 201, which is a display result determining means, changes the special symbol display 24 based on the jackpot symbol random number value included in the start memory stored in the start memory area ("0"). Determine the display result. Then, in order for the sub CPU 301 to determine the variable display result of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol, the stop symbol command indicating the variable display result of the special symbol is generated and set. After this process is completed, the process proceeds to step S20-2-9.

  In step S20-2-9, the main CPU 201 performs processing for determining a variable display pattern of decorative symbols.

  First, the main CPU 201 extracts one random number value from random numbers generated from 0 to 99 by a random number generator. Next, the main CPU 201 determines a decorative display variable display pattern based on the extracted random number value and the variable display pattern determination table shown in FIG. Based on the determination, a variable display pattern command is generated and set.

  For example, the main CPU 201, which is a variable display pattern determination means, does not shift the gaming state from the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state in step S20-2-5 (in this case, step S20-2-5). 6, the display result determining means determines that the variable display result of the decorative symbol on the liquid crystal display device 21 is set to the non-hit display mode), and the extracted random number value is in the range of 0 to 79 If it is included, the variable display pattern command “00H” for designating “normal variation (displacement)” is determined as the variable display pattern, and the determined variable display pattern command is generated and set (this The variable display time is determined to be 12 (s).

  Further, when the result of the big hit determination does not shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, and the extracted random number value is included in the range of 80 to 89, the main CPU 201 displays a variable display pattern. The variable display pattern command “01H” for designating “normal reach fluctuation (displacement)” is determined, and the determined variable display pattern command is generated and set (at this time, the variable display time is determined to be 30 (s)). )

  Further, when the result of the big hit determination does not shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, and the extracted random number value is included in the range of 90 to 94, the main CPU 201 displays a variable display pattern. The variable display pattern command “02H” for designating “super reach fluctuation 1 (out)” is determined, and the determined variable display pattern command is generated and set (at this time, the variable display time is set to 45 (s)). It is determined).

  Further, when the result of the jackpot determination does not shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, and the extracted random number value is included in the range of 95 to 99, the main CPU 201 displays a variable display pattern. The variable display pattern command “03H” for designating “super reach fluctuation 2 (displacement)” is determined, and the determined variable display pattern command is generated and set (at this time, the variable display time is set to 55 (s)). It is determined).

  Further, the main CPU 201 causes the jackpot determination result to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state (in this case, in step S20-2-6, the variable symbol display result of the decoration symbol on the liquid crystal display device 21 is displayed as the jackpot display mode. If the extracted random number value is included in the range from 0 to 30, the variable display pattern is “normal reach fluctuation (per unit)”. The variable display pattern command “08H” designating “” is determined, and the determined variable display pattern command is generated and set (at this time, the variable display time is determined to be 30 (s)).

  Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is that the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state, and the extracted random number value is included in the range of 31 to 50, the main CPU 201 displays a variable display pattern. The variable display pattern command “09H” for designating “super reach fluctuation 1 (per hit)” is determined, and the determined variable display pattern command is generated and set (at this time, the variable display time is set to 45 (s). It is determined).

  Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is that the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state, and the extracted random number value is included in the range of 51 to 99, the main CPU 201 displays a variable display pattern. The variable display pattern command “0AH” designating “super reach fluctuation 2 (per hit)” is determined, and the determined variable display pattern command is generated and set (at this time, the variable display time is set to 55 (s)). It is determined).

  In step S20-2-10, the main CPU 201 sets the variable display time (see FIG. 11) included in the variable display pattern determined in step S20-2-9 in the waiting time timer.

  The special symbol variable display on the special symbol display 24 is performed for the variable display time set in step S20-2-10. When the variable display time is over, the special symbol that is variably displayed stops in a state where the variable display result determined in step S20-2-7 or step S20-2-8 is displayed.

  The variable display of the decorative symbols is performed based on a predetermined variable display pattern for the variable display time set in step S20-2-10. When the variable display time is over, the decorative symbols to be variably displayed are the variable display results determined by the sub CPU 301 (here, the sub CPU 301 has the special display determined in step S20-2-7 or step S20-2-8). The display is stopped in a state in which the variable display result of the decorative symbol is determined based on the stop symbol command indicating the variable display result of the symbol.

  In step S20-2-11, the main CPU 201 erases the random number value and the like used for the special symbol storage check process this time from a predetermined storage area.

  [Sub-control circuit processing]

  Next, the main process by the sub control circuit 300 and the command reception interrupt process executed to interrupt the main process when the command from the main control circuit 200 is received will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of command reception interrupt processing according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 shows a processing procedure of main processing by the sub-control circuit of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart.

  [Command reception interrupt processing]

  First, the command reception interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is generated every time the sub control circuit 300 receives a command from the main control circuit 200.

  In step S201, the sub CPU 301 saves the information stored in the register in order to interrupt the currently executing process (main process described later).

  In step S202, the sub CPU 301 stores a command (for example, variable display pattern command, stop symbol command, standby state command, etc.) received from the main CPU 201 via the command input port in the reception buffer area of the work RAM 303.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 301 restores the information saved in step S201 to the register. As a result, the suspended process can be resumed.

  Next, the main processing of the sub control circuit 300 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S210, the sub CPU 301 executes an initialization process for initializing various settings.

  In step S220, the sub CPU 301 executes a command analysis process (see FIG. 10) described later for details. In this step, processing for reading out a command stored in the reception buffer is mainly performed.

  In step S230, the sub CPU 301 confirms the effect data set in a command analysis process (FIG. 10), which will be described later, and executes display control processing based on the set effect data.

  For example, when the presentation data corresponding to the variable display pattern command is set in step S220-4 (FIG. 10), the sub CPU 301 serving as the display control means displays the decorative design according to the mode included in the set presentation data. Data for instructing the VDP 305a is changed with time so as to perform variable display. By executing the above instruction transmitted by the VDP 305a every predetermined time, in the decorative symbol display area 21b of the liquid crystal display device 21, during the variable display time determined in step S20-2-9 (FIG. 7), A decorative display of variable designs according to the set effect data is performed.

  For example, in the command analysis process (FIG. 10), the sub CPU 301 sets a predetermined time (for example, 16 seconds) when the effect data corresponding to the variable display pattern command (01H) indicating the normal reach fluctuation (out of line) is set. After executing the fluctuation display, the reach fluctuation of 14 seconds is executed.

  After the variable display is completed, the decorative design determined in step S220-10 described later is stopped and displayed.

  In step S240, the sub CPU 301 executes a voice control process.

  Specifically, in the sound control process, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the effect data related to the sound is included in the effect data set in step S220. As a result of the confirmation, if the production data related to the voice is included, the production data (hereinafter referred to as “voice production data”) is sent to the voice control circuit 306. The voice control circuit 306 causes the speakers 6a and 6b to output, for example, a sound signal for notifying the player of a predetermined gaming state based on the voice effect data.

  In addition, in step S220-8 (FIG. 10) to be described later, the sub CPU 301 serving as the sound control means outputs the special sound for a predetermined time when the effect data for outputting the special sound for a predetermined time is set. Is sent to the voice control circuit 306.

  For example, when the effect data for outputting a special sound of 17 kHz for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) is set in step S220-8, the sound effect data for outputting the special sound for a predetermined time is set as follows. Before the display result on the variable display device (that is, the variable display result of the decorative design on the liquid crystal display device 21) is derived, it is sent to the audio control circuit 306.

  In this case, the special sound of 17 kHz is output from the speakers 6a and 6b before the display result on the variable display device (that is, the variable display result of the decorative design on the liquid crystal display device 21) is derived, that is, during the variable display of the decorative design. Is output for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) (see FIGS. 14 and 15B), the player who has heard the special voice can recognize that there is a possibility of a big hit. it can. According to this, the player can estimate the variable display result of the decorative symbols on the liquid crystal display device 21 based on the special voice.

  In step S250, the sub CPU 301 executes lamp control processing.

  Specifically, in the lamp control process, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the effect data related to the lamp and the LED is included in the effect data set in step S220. As a result of the confirmation, if the effect data related to the lamp or LED is included, the effect data (hereinafter referred to as “lamp effect data”) is sent to the lamp control circuit 307. Based on the lamp effect data, the lamp control circuit 307 causes the decorative lamp 39a to turn on / off according to a predetermined lighting / extinguishing pattern, for example.

  In this main process, the processes from step S220 to step S250 described above are repeated.

  [Command analysis processing]

  Next, the command analysis processing in step S220 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of command analysis processing according to the present embodiment.

  In step S220-1, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a command is stored in the reception buffer. If it is determined that the command is stored in the reception buffer, the process proceeds to step S220-2. On the other hand, if no command is stored in the reception buffer, the command analysis processing is terminated.

  In step S220-2, the sub CPU 301 reads a command from the reception buffer.

  In step S220-3, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the read command is a variable display pattern command. If the result of this determination is that the command is a variable display pattern command, processing proceeds to step S220-4. On the other hand, if it is not a variable display pattern command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-9.

  In step S220-4, the sub CPU 301 sets effect data corresponding to the variable display pattern command read in step S220-2 in the work area of the work RAM 303. Accordingly, after the decorative display corresponding to the variable display pattern command is variably displayed in the display control process (FIG. 9), the decorative design determined in step S220-10 described later is stopped and displayed.

  In step S20-2-5, the main CPU 201, which is an audio output determination unit, performs a process of determining whether to output a special audio that is an audio for notifying that there is a possibility of a big hit. Here, when the big hit display mode is determined by the display result determining means (at the time of big hit), the sub CPU 301 performs a notice generation distribution table (at the time of big hit) shown in FIG. 12A and a predetermined random number lottery. When the presence / absence of a notice (special audio output) is determined based on the extracted random number value, and the jackpot display mode is not determined by the display result determining means (at the time of failure), the notice shown in FIG. Presence / absence of notice (output of special voice) is determined based on the generated distribution table (at the time of disconnection) and the random number value extracted by a predetermined random number lottery.

  For example, when the jackpot display mode is determined by the display result determining means (when the jackpot is won), specifically, the variable display pattern commands transmitted from the main CPU 201 are “08H”, “09H”, “0AH”. The sub CPU 301 extracts one random number value from random numbers generated in the range of 0 to 999 by the random number generator, and then extracts the extracted random number value and FIG. The presence / absence of a notice (output of special audio) is determined based on the notice generation table (at the time of big hit) shown in FIG.

  For example, when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 0 to 749, the main CPU 201 which is an audio output determining unit determines that a special audio is output, while the extracted random value Is included in the range of 750 to 999, it is determined that no special sound is output.

  Further, when the big hit display mode is not determined by the display result determining means (when the big hit display mode is deviated), specifically, the variable display pattern commands transmitted from the main CPU 201 are “00H”, “01H”, “ In the case of “02H” or “03H”, the sub CPU 301 extracts one random number value from random numbers generated in the range of 0 to 999 by the random number generator, and then extracts the extracted random number value. And whether or not there is a notice (output of special voice) is determined based on the notice occurrence distribution table (at the time of disconnection) shown in FIG.

  For example, when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 0 to 4, the main CPU 201 which is an audio output determining unit determines that the special audio is output, while the extracted random number value Is within the range of 5 to 999, it is determined that no special audio is output.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the jackpot display mode is determined by the display result determining means (when the jackpot is won), when the jackpot display mode is not determined (when the jackpot determination is shifted). In comparison, there is a higher probability that it will be determined that a special voice is output (see FIGS. 12A and 12B). According to the table shown in FIG. If it is determined that the special sound is output with a probability of 75% (when winning the jackpot), the display result determining means does not determine the jackpot display mode (if the jackpot judgment is deviated) It is determined that a special voice is output with a probability of 0.5%). In other words, when the big win is won, the possibility that the special voice is output is higher than the case where the big win is won. Therefore, when the special voice is output, the expectation of the big win is increased. . After this process is completed, the process proceeds to step S220-51.

  In step S220-51, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not it has been determined in step S220-5 that a special sound is to be output. When it is determined that the special sound is to be output, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S220-6 in order to determine the frequency of the special sound. On the other hand, if it is not determined to output the special voice, the command analysis process is terminated.

  In step S220-6, the sub CPU 301, which is a voice selection unit, performs processing for determining the frequency of the special voice to be output. Here, when the jackpot display mode is determined by the display result determining means (when the jackpot is won), the sub CPU 301 displays a special voice selection table (at the time of the jackpot) shown in FIG. When the frequency of the special voice is determined on the basis of the random number value extracted by lottery while the display result determining means does not determine the big hit display mode (when the big hit judgment is deviated), the special voice shown in FIG. The frequency of the special voice is determined based on the voice selection table (at the time of disconnection) and a random number value extracted by a predetermined random number lottery.

  For example, when the jackpot display mode is determined by the display result determining means (when the jackpot is won), the sub CPU 301 extracts one random number value from the random numbers generated in the range of 0 to 99 by the random number generator. Next, the frequency of the special voice is determined based on the extracted random number value and the special voice selection table (at the time of big hit) shown in FIG.

  For example, when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 0 to 4, the sub CPU 301 determines the frequency of the special voice to be 15 kHz, and the extracted random value is included in the range of 5 to 9. If the extracted random number is in the range of 10 to 29, the frequency of the special voice is determined to be 17 kHz. If the extracted random value is included in the range of 30 to 59, the frequency of the special voice is determined to be 18 kHz, and the extracted random value is included in the range of 60 to 99. The frequency of the special voice is determined to be 19 kHz.

  Further, when the big hit display mode is not decided by the display result determining means (when the big hit display mode is deviated), the sub CPU 301 extracts one random number value among the random numbers generated in the range of 0 to 99 by the random number generator. Next, the frequency of the special voice is determined based on the extracted random number value and the special voice selection table (at the time of disconnection) shown in FIG.

  For example, when the extracted random number value is included in the range from 0 to 49, the sub CPU 301 determines the frequency of the special voice to be 15 kHz, and the extracted random value is included in the range from 50 to 74. If the extracted random number is within the range of 75 to 89, the frequency of the special voice is determined to be 17 kHz. Further, when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 90 to 96, the frequency of the special voice is determined to be 18 kHz, and the extracted random number value is included in the range of 97 to 99. The frequency of the special voice is determined to be 19 kHz.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the probability of determining 15 kHz, 16 kHz, 17 kHz, 18 kHz, and 19 kHz is 5% when the big hit display mode is determined by the display result determining means (at the time of big hit), respectively. On the other hand, when the big hit display mode is not determined by the display result determining means (at the time of losing), 50%, 25%, 15%, and 7%, respectively. 3%. In other words, when the big win is won, there is a high possibility that the frequency of the special voice will be higher than in the case of being lost, so the higher the special voice, the higher the expectation of the big win. After the process of this step is completed, the process proceeds to step S220-7.

  In step S220-7, the sub CPU 301, which is a voice selection unit, performs processing for selecting a special voice. Specifically, the sub CPU 301 selects a special sound from the sound source data ROM in the sound control circuit 306 based on the frequency determined in step S220-6.

  For example, when the frequency determined in step S220-6 is 17 kHz, a special sound of 17 kHz is selected from the sound source data ROM in the sound control circuit 306. After the process of this step is completed, the process proceeds to step S220-8.

  In step S220-8, the sub CPU 301, which is a sound control means, sets effect data for outputting the special sound selected in step S220-7 for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  For example, when the 17 kHz special sound is selected in step S220-7, the sub CPU 301 sets effect data for outputting the sound for a predetermined time in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  In this case, in the audio control process (FIG. 9), the special sound of 17 kHz is displayed before the display result on the variable display device (that is, the variable display result of the decorative symbol on the liquid crystal display device 21) is derived, that is, the decorative symbol. Is output from the speakers 6a and 6b for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), the player who has heard the special voice can recognize that it may be a big hit. . According to this, the player can estimate the variable display result of the decorative symbols on the liquid crystal display device 21 based on the special voice.

  In step S220-9, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the read command is a stop symbol command. If the result of this determination is a stop symbol command, the process proceeds to step S220-10. On the other hand, if it is not a stop symbol command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-11.

  In step S220-10, the sub CPU 301 determines the decoration symbol to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 according to the variable display result of the special normal symbol indicated by the stop symbol command transmitted from the main CPU 201, and determines the determined decoration symbol. The effect data corresponding to is set in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  For example, when the stop symbol command indicates the special symbol “7”, the sub CPU 301 determines “7”, “7”, “7” ”as the decorative symbol to be stopped and corresponds to the determined decorative symbol. The effect data to be set is set in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  In this case, after the decorative display corresponding to the variable display pattern command is variably displayed in the display control process (FIG. 9), the decorative symbol “7” is displayed on all reels in the decorative symbol display area 21b. Stopped display.

  In step S220-11, the sub CPU 301 executes predetermined processing based on the read command. For example, effect data corresponding to the read command (for example, a standby state command) is set in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, this is merely a specific example of the present invention, and does not specifically limit the present invention.

  For example, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot determination by the jackpot gaming state determination means is won, either the high probability state or the non-high probability state is determined by the gaming state determination means as the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the jackpot is won, a high probability state may always be determined by the gaming state determination means.

  In addition, the voice selection unit of the present embodiment can select special voices with frequencies of 15 kHz, 16 kHz, 17 kHz, 18 kHz, and 19 kHz. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and special voices with other frequencies can be selected. May be. Further, the voice selection means may be capable of selecting a plurality of special voices at the same time. In this case, the plurality of selected special sounds are simultaneously output from the speakers 6a and 6b under the control of the sound control means. For example, when a 15 kHz special voice and a 17 kHz special voice are simultaneously selected by the voice selection means, a 15 kHz special voice and a 17 kHz special voice are simultaneously output from the speakers 6a and 6b.

  Moreover, although the voice selection means can select any one of the special sounds from a plurality of types of special sounds, the sound selection means is not limited to this, and only one kind of special sounds may be selected. In this case, only one type of special sound is output from the speakers 6a and 6b.

  Furthermore, the voice selection means of the present embodiment has different frequency selection ratios for special voices depending on whether the winning is a big hit or not (for example, if the winning is a big hit, it has been lost) There is a high possibility of selecting a high-frequency special voice compared to the case), but not limited to this, for example, when a high probability state is determined by the gaming state determination means, and when a non-high probability state is determined Thus, the selection rate of the frequency of the special voice may be varied.

  Further, the voice selection means may select the special voice only when the big hit is made. In this case, the special sound is output from the speakers 6a and 6b only when the big hit is won.

  In the present embodiment, the special sound is used as a sound for notifying the big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special sound may be used for other effects. For example, the sound may be output during the demonstration as a voice that enhances the effect during the demonstration, or may be output during the jackpot gaming state as a voice that enhances the performance effect during the jackpot gaming state. It may be. Moreover, in order to enhance the effect of the presentation during the variation display of the decorative symbol, it may be output during the variation display of the decoration symbol. Furthermore, it may be output as a voice for notifying reach when a predetermined condition is satisfied before the reach.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the function of the audio output determination unit and the function of the audio selection unit are included in the sub CPU 301. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The function of the audio output determination unit and the function of the audio selection unit are The main CPU 201 may have. In this case, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not to output special audio, the frequency of special audio to be output, and the like.

  As described above, the sub CPU (voice control means) 301 of the present embodiment outputs a special voice consisting of an audible voice frequency band (for example, a frequency band of 17 kHz or higher) that can be listened to only by some players. The output is controlled. Note that it is difficult for a player in their late twenties to listen to audio in a frequency band of 17 kHz or higher, depending on individual differences.

  In this case, the special sound output by the control of the sound control means can be heard only by a part of the players, so that it is possible to differentiate the performance by the players and improve the effect of the performance. Can be achieved.

  Further, the sub CPU (voice selection means) 301 of the present embodiment is capable of selecting a frequency band of special voice output by the control of the voice control means. That is, the frequency band of the special voice output by the control of the voice control unit is determined by the selection of the voice selection unit.

  In this case, it is possible to appropriately change the target of the player who can listen to the special sound output by the control of the sound control means. According to this, it is possible to give a change to the differentiation in the production by the player, and it is possible to further improve the production effect.

  For example, by changing the frequency band of the special sound that is output under the control of the sound control means, it is possible to provide a production effect such as changing the age group of a player who can listen to the sound.

  Further, the sub CPU (audio output determining means) 301 of the present embodiment determines whether or not to output the special sound selected by the audio selecting means based on the determination by the display result determining means. Yes.

  That is, whether or not the special sound is output by the control of the sound control unit is determined based on the determination of the display result determination unit. In this case, when a special sound is output under the control of the sound control means, it is estimated whether the display result in the liquid crystal display device (variable display device) 21 is in a specific display mode based on the special sound. Is also possible.

  According to this, only the player who has been able to listen to the special sound output by the control of the sound control means can be given pleasure to guess the display result on the variable display device. In other words, according to the present invention, only a part of the players can have a sense of expectation for the display result on the variable display device, so that the player can be more differentiated and rendered. The effect can be further improved.

  Further, the sub CPU (voice selection means) 301 of the present embodiment selects special voice based on the determination by the display result determination means. In this case, it is possible to change the target of the player who can listen to the sound output by the control of the sound control unit according to the determination result of the display result determination unit. According to this, it is possible to change the target of the player who can give a sense of expectation as to whether or not the display result in the variable display device is in the specific display mode according to the determination result of the display result determining means. Therefore, it is possible to improve game playability.

  In the above description, the case where the present invention is applied to a gaming machine in which the main body of the pachinko gaming machine is attached to the gaming machine is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a pachislot gaming machine (slot Machine), sparrow ball, smart ball, or various game machines installed in a game center.

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a disassembled perspective view of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a front view of the game board shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main control circuit of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol control process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol memory | storage check process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command reception interruption process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main process by the sub control circuit of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command analysis process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the variable display pattern determination table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the notice generation | occurrence | production distribution table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the special audio | voice selection table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the advancing mode of the variable display of the decoration design of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
2 gaming board 2a gaming area 3 gaming machine body 3a body frame 3b outer frame 4 upper plate door 4a upper plate 5 lower plate door 5a lower plate 6 firing rail 6a, 6b speaker (audio output means)
7 Launch handle 9 Ball lending operation panel 9a Glass door 9b Glass plate 12 General winning device 13 Passing gate 15 Large winning device 17 Out port 18 Start winning device 18a, 18b Variable wing 18c Receiving port 19Se Count switch 19Sb General winning device switch 19Sa Passing Gate switch 19a Start winning device switch 21 Liquid crystal display device (variable display device)
21a Display area 21b Decorative symbol display area 22a Left reel portion 22b Middle reel portion 22c Right reel portion 22 Special symbol start memory indicator 23 Normal symbol passage memory indicator 24 Special symbol indicator 25a, 25b Normal symbol indicator 26 Electrical unit 28, 29 Obstacle member 39a Decoration lamp 55 First discharge port 56 Second discharge port 60 Decoration unit 60a, 60b Speaker cover 70a Discharge control circuit 70b Launch control circuit 71S Movable member solenoid 72S Big prize device solenoid 74S Backup clear switch 81 Card unit 82 Dispensing device 90 Launching device 200 Main control circuit 201 Main CPU
202 Main ROM
203 Main RAM
204 Initial reset circuit 205 I / O port 206 Command output port 300 Sub control circuit 301 Sub CPU
302 Program ROM
303 Work RAM
305 Display control circuit 305a VDP
305b Image data ROM
305c VRAM
305d D / A conversion circuit 306 Audio control circuit 307 Lamp control circuit

Claims (2)

Game control means for performing control to shift the gaming state to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined gaming state transition condition is established;
Sound output means for outputting sound according to the progress of the game;
Voice control means for performing voice output control of the voice output means ;
A variable display device capable of changing the display state;
Display result determining means for determining whether or not the display result in the variable display device is a specific display mode;
Voice output determining means for determining whether or not to output a special voice consisting of a predetermined audible voice frequency band that can be heard only by some players based on the determination by the display result determining means,
The game control means performs control to shift to the specific game state when the display state displayed on the variable display device becomes a specific display state ,
The voice control means performs control to output the special voice before the display result in the variable display device is derived when the voice output determination means determines to output special voice.
A gaming machine characterized by that. Voice selection means for selecting any special voice from a plurality of types of special voices each having a different audible voice frequency band when a predetermined voice selection condition is satisfied;
The voice control means performs control to output the special voice selected by the voice selection means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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