JP2007007048A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To satisfy a desire to know a set value without reducing a player's willingness to play, and to prevent the occurrence of extreme bias in popularity for each gaming machine and to improve the rate of attracting customers To provide a gaming machine capable of
SOLUTION: Setting means for stepwise setting a probability of winning a winning combination, sound output means capable of outputting sound, and sound pattern storage means for storing a plurality of sound patterns of sound output from the sound output means. Selection means for selecting a voice pattern from the voice pattern storage means according to a setting value by the setting means, and voice output control means for performing control to output voice from the voice output means based on the voice pattern selected by the selection means A gaming machine characterized by comprising:
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Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot gaming device, for example.

Conventionally, in a pachislot gaming device, when a winning combination is established with a preset probability of occurrence, and a winning combination is established by internal lottery, a symbol stop display mode drawn on a rotating reel However, the stop of the reels is controlled so as to be a winning mode indicating the winning combination.

The probability of winning the winning combination is set based on, for example, six levels of setting values 1 to 6, and the winning probability of each winning combination is set to be different depending on each step. Since this setting value cannot be grasped from the outside of the pachislot gaming device, there was no choice but to judge sensibly while performing the atmosphere and game in the game store, but the setting value is an element that affects the game, It was a concern for players, and there were many requests that players wanted to know about.

Therefore, conventionally, there is a gaming machine that notifies a set value by display, voice, or the like (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 4). According to the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the setting value is specifically notified by display, voice, or the like, the player can know the setting value before starting the game. In addition, according to the gaming machines described in Patent Documents 2 to 4, since the set value is specifically notified or suggested through a plurality of games, for the game shop side, regardless of the set value, A game can be played, and the player can know the set value.

JP-A-6-277333 JP 2000-126371 A JP 2003-102905 A JP 2003-245403 A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a gaming machine with a high setting value (a gaming machine with a high probability of winning the winning combination is set in order to specifically notify the player of the setting value before the game. ), The popularity is concentrated, and it becomes difficult to get close to the gaming machines with a low set value, resulting in the possibility of depriving the opportunity to enjoy the game and reducing the rate of attracting customers at the game store side. In addition, in the gaming machines described in Patent Documents 2 to 4, since the set value is notified after the game is started, if it is notified that the set value is low, there is a possibility that the game motivation may be reduced at that time. There is a problem.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and its purpose is to satisfy a desire to know a set value without reducing a player's willingness to play, and is popular for each gaming machine. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the occurrence of an extreme bias and improving the rate of attracting customers.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.
(1) a setting means for setting the probability of winning the winning combination step by step;
An audio output means capable of outputting audio;
Voice pattern storage means for storing a plurality of voice patterns of voice output from the voice output means;
Selection means for selecting a voice pattern from the voice pattern storage means according to a setting value by the setting means;
A gaming machine comprising voice output control means for performing control to output voice from the voice output means based on the voice pattern selected by the selection means.

According to the invention of (1), since the sound is output from the sound output means (for example, the speaker) with the sound pattern based on the set value, for example, when the set value is high (the probability of winning the winning combination is set high) In the case where the game is played), a set value can be suggested before playing the game, such as outputting a specific sound. This sound pattern does not specifically notify the setting value, but assists the player's judgment and does not specifically grasp the setting value. While it is possible to prevent the occurrence of bias and improve the rate of attracting customers, since the set value is suggested by voice, it is possible to satisfy the player's desire to know the set value.
Also, since the sound is output with a sound pattern based on the set value before the game is started, for example, it is notified that the set value is low after the start of the game, and the game motivation is reduced at that time. There is no.
Furthermore, for example, even if the player determines that the voice pattern is determined to have a low setting value, the setting value may actually be high, so that the player's expectation can be maintained.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(2) The gaming machine of (1) above,
A selection rate determining means for determining the selection rate of each voice pattern according to the setting value by the setting means,
The selection means selects an audio pattern from the audio pattern storage means based on the selection rate determined by the selection rate determination means.

According to the invention of (2), when the set value is low, the probability that an audio pattern indicating that is increased is high, whereas when the set value is high, the audio pattern indicating that is selected. Therefore, the player can easily determine the set value. Therefore, the player's willingness to play can be improved.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(3) The gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The sound output control means performs control to output sound based on the sound pattern selected by the selection means when the game is not performed for a predetermined period.

According to the invention of (3), when the game is not played for a predetermined period (for example, 30 minutes), the sound is output by the sound pattern based on the set value, so that the game is not played for the predetermined period. The player's interest can be directed to the machine. Accordingly, vacant seats can be reduced and opportunities for the player to enjoy the game can be further increased.

According to the present invention, it is possible to satisfy the desire to know the set value without reducing the player's willingness to play, and to prevent the occurrence of extreme bias in popularity for each gaming machine, thereby increasing the rate of attracting customers. A gaming machine that can be improved can be provided.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, a case where the present invention is applied to a pachislot gaming device will be described as a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of a pachislot gaming device.
In addition to coins, medals, tokens, and the like, the pachislot gaming device 1 can play a game using a game medium such as a card that is given to a player or stores information on the game value that is given. Although it is a gaming machine, in the following, it is assumed that a medal is used.

A liquid crystal display device 5 is installed on the front surface of the housing 2 forming the entire pachislot gaming device 1. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (not shown). The transparent liquid crystal panel 34 can be partially or entirely switched to a transparent / non-transparent state, An effect image can be displayed.

In addition, three rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 5. Each of the three rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has identification information such as a plurality of symbols displayed on its outer peripheral surface, and is provided in a horizontal row so as to be rotatable.

A pedestal portion 10 having a horizontal surface is formed below the liquid crystal display device 5. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal portion 10, and a 1-BET switch 11 is provided on the left side of the pedestal portion 10. And a maximum BET switch 13 is provided.

A stored medal settlement switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player by a push operation.
When “payout” is selected by switching the stored medal settlement switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving unit 16. On the other hand, when “credit” is selected, the number of medals is stored as a credit in a memory (for example, a RAM 43 described later) provided in the pachislot gaming apparatus 1.

On the right side of the stored medal settlement switch 14, a start lever 6 for rotating the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R by a player's operation is rotatably attached within a predetermined angular range. Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three rotary reels 3L, 3R, and 3C are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal unit 10, respectively.

An enter button 26 and a cancel button 27 are provided on the right side of the front portion of the base 10. By operating the decision button 26 and the cancel button 27, it is possible to input an instruction regarding switching of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 or the like.
A door opening / closing / clamping release device 29 is further provided on the right side of the front surface of the pedestal 10, and a predetermined key is inserted into a key hole of the door opening / closing / clamping release device 29 and turned to the right to rotate the front door. Open / close and turn counterclockwise to release the stop.

Speakers 21L and 21R as sound output means are provided on the left and right above the housing 2. Between the two speakers 21L and 21R, a payout table indicating a combination of winning symbols, a medal payout number, and the like. A panel 23 and decorative lamps 93 (lamps 93a, 93b, 93c) are provided. During the game, the speaker 21 outputs a sound corresponding to the game situation such as the winning combination of the internal lottery and the reel stop mode, and the predetermined sound is also received during the standby without the game. Is output.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view showing the vicinity of the liquid crystal display device included in the pachislot gaming apparatus shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 5, three rotating reels 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) having a plurality of identification information symbols drawn on their outer peripheral surfaces are rotatable. It is provided in a horizontal row.

The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a front panel 31 and a transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front panel 31. The front panel 31 includes a transparent display window 31 a and a pattern formation region 31 b on which a pattern is drawn. A screen image displayed on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 provided on the back surface of the front panel 31 is displayed on the front panel 31. Visible through the display window 31a.

On the left side of the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5 are a game start display lamp 25, a WIN lamp 17, a medal insertion lamp 24, various BET lamps 9c, 2-BET lamp 9b and 1-BET lamp 9a, and the number of payouts. A display unit 18, a medal stored number display unit 19, and various display units such as an accessory operation number display unit 20 are provided. In addition, in the pattern formation area 31b of the front panel 31, the front portions of the various lamps and the various display units described above are transparent, and the various lamps and the various display units can be visually recognized.

The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter also referred to as BET number). One game ends when all the rotating reels are stopped, or when medals are paid out, when medals are paid out.

The WIN lamp 17 is turned on with a predetermined probability when BB (Big Bonus) or RB (Regular Bonus) is won internally, and also when a BB or RB winning is achieved. The game medal insertion lamp 24 blinks when the medal insertion is acceptable. The game start display lamp 25 is lit when at least one line is activated.

The number-of-payout display unit 18 displays the number of medals to be paid out when a winning is established, and the medal stored number display unit 19 displays the number of stored medals, and an accessory operation number display unit. 20 displays the number of possible RB games, the number of possible RB games, and the like. These display units consist of a 7-segment display.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a schematic configuration of a liquid crystal display device included in the pachislot gaming apparatus illustrated in FIG. 1. 4 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device shown in FIG.
The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a front panel 31 composed of a protective glass 32 and a display plate 33, a transparent liquid crystal panel 34, a light guide plate 35, a reflective film 36, fluorescent lamps 37a, 37b, 38a, 38b, which are so-called white light sources, and a lamp holder. 39a to 39h, and a table carrier package (TCP) on which an IC for driving a transparent liquid crystal panel is mounted. The TCP is constituted by a flexible substrate (not shown) connected to a terminal portion of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34, or the like. .

The liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the near side by rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 5 are provided with a predetermined interval.

The protective glass 32 and the display board 33 are comprised with the transparent member. On the display board 33, patterns and the like are formed at positions corresponding to the BET lamps 9a to 9c. That is, the area where the pattern or the like of the display board 33 is formed is the pattern formation area 31b of the front panel 31, and the area where the pattern or the like of the display board 33 is not formed is the display window 31a of the front panel 31. (See FIG. 2). The entire surface of the front panel 31 may be used as the display window 31a without forming the pattern forming area 31b on the front panel 31. In this case, a pattern is not formed on the display board 33 or the display board 33 may be omitted.
Note that various lamps arranged on the back side of the display plate 33, electric circuits for operating the various display units, and the like are not shown.

The transparent liquid crystal panel 34 is formed by sealing liquid crystal in a gap between a transparent substrate such as a glass plate on which a thin film transistor layer is formed and a transparent substrate facing the transparent substrate.
The display mode of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 is set to normally white. The normally white is a configuration in which white display is performed (light transmitted to the display surface side is visible from the outside) in a state where the liquid crystal is not driven. By adopting a normally white transparent liquid crystal panel 34, even if a situation where the liquid crystal cannot be driven occurs, identification information such as symbols displayed on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R The variable display and stop display can be visually recognized, and the game can be continued. That is, even when such a situation occurs, it is possible to play a game centered on the variation display mode and the stop display mode of the identification information displayed on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

The light guide plate 35 is for guiding light from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b to the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (illuminating the transparent liquid crystal panel 34), and is provided on the back side of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34. It is composed of a transparent member (having a light guiding function) such as an acrylic resin having a thickness.

The reflective film 36 is, for example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film formed with a silver vapor deposition film, and reflects light introduced into the light guide plate 35 toward the front side of the light guide plate 35. The reflective film 36 includes a reflective area 36A and a non-reflective area (transmissive area) 36B.

The fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b are disposed along the upper end and the lower end of the light guide plate 35, and both ends are supported by a lamp holder 39 (see FIG. 3). The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b is reflected by the reflection area 36A of the reflection film 36 to illuminate the transparent liquid crystal panel 34.

The fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b are disposed toward the rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at the upper and lower positions on the back side of the reflective film 36. The light coming out of the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b, reflected by the surfaces of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and incident on the non-reflective region 36B illuminates the transparent liquid crystal panel 34.

Thus, in the liquid crystal display device 5, the light irradiated from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b and reflected from the reflection region 36A of the reflective film 36 and the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b are irradiated, and the rotation reels 3L, 3C and 3R The light reflected from the surface and incident on the non-reflective region 36B illuminates the transparent liquid crystal panel 34.
Accordingly, the region of the liquid crystal display device 5 corresponding to the non-reflective region 36B of the reflective film 36 is a region that switches to a transparent / non-transparent state depending on whether or not the liquid crystal is driven. The region of the liquid crystal display device corresponding to is in a non-transparent state regardless of whether or not the liquid crystal is driven.

In the pachislot gaming device 1, only a part of the liquid crystal display device is a region that switches to a transparent / non-transparent state. In the gaming machine of the present invention, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device is entirely transparent. / A region that switches to a non-transparent state may be used. In this case, in the pachislot gaming device 1, when the entire area of the liquid crystal display device 5 is an area to be switched to the transmission state or the non-transmission state, the reflection film 36 is all set to the non-reflection area 36 </ b> B or the reflection film 36 is omitted. Good.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the pachislot gaming device shown in FIG.
The main control circuit 81 has a microcomputer 40 disposed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 40 includes a CPU 41 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, a ROM 42, and a RAM 43. Connected to the CPU 41 are a clock pulse generation circuit 144 and a frequency divider 145 for setting a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 146 and a sampling circuit 147 for generating a random number to be sampled. In addition, as a means for random number sampling, you may comprise so that the sampling of a random number may be performed on the operation | movement program of CPU41.

The ROM 42 stores various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 82. As the command, for example, a command related to display control for the liquid crystal display device 5 and a command related to audio output control for the speaker 21 are stored.

Examples of commands related to control on the liquid crystal display device 5 and the speaker 21 include an effect start command, an end effect command, a set value notification command, and the like.
The effect start command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an effect image at the start of rotation of the three rotary reels 3 and causing the speaker 21 to output a sound related to the effect. The end effect command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an effect image when all the three rotary reels 3 are stopped, and causing the speaker 21 to output a sound related to the end effect. The set value notification command is a command for outputting a sound related to the set value from the speaker 21 when the game is not performed for a predetermined period.
Further, a command relating to setting or releasing of RB and BB is also stored in the ROM 42, and the setting or releasing of RB or BB is notified to the sub-control circuit 82 by the command. It should be noted that data indicating that RB or BB is being executed may be included in various commands relating to display control for liquid crystal display device 5 instead of commands relating to setting or canceling RB or BB.

Various commands as described above are called from the ROM 42 by the CPU 41 and set in the RAM 43 when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The command set in the RAM 43 is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing. The sub control circuit 82 executes various processes based on the supplied command. The sub control circuit 82 does not input a command or the like to the main control circuit 81, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 81 to the sub control circuit 82.

The ROM 42 stores a symbol table for associating the rotational positions of the rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotary reel, and a combination of symbols for winning. In addition, a winning symbol combination table in which the number of winning medal dividends and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated, a lottery probability table necessary for performing a lottery for determining an internal winning combination, and the like are stored.

In addition to the above-described commands, the RAM 43 stores variables, flags, and the like related to game progress such as the number of credits corresponding to the number of medals, a set value, and the like.

Major peripheral devices (actuators) whose operations are controlled by control signals from the microcomputer 40 include various lamps (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c, WIN lamp 17, and game medal insertion. A lamp 24, a game start display lamp 25, a decoration lamp 93), various display units (payout number display unit 18, medal storage number display unit 19, and accessory operation number display unit 20), a medal, and a hopper drive circuit. There are a hopper 50 (including a payout driving unit) 50 that pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command of 51 and stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R that rotationally drive the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

The decoration lamp 93 includes a lamp 93a (red), a lamp 93b (yellow), and a lamp 93c (blue), and is variably displayed by a predetermined program according to the game situation.

Further, a motor drive circuit 49 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 59L, 59C and 59R, a hopper drive circuit 51 for driving and controlling the hopper 50, a lamp driving circuit 55 for driving and controlling various lamps, and a display for driving and controlling various display units. The unit drive circuit 58 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 41 via the I / O port 48. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 41, and controls the operation of each actuator.

The main input signal generators for generating input signals necessary for the microcomputer 40 to generate control commands include a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a maximum BET switch 13, a stored medal settlement switch 14, There are an inserted medal sensor 22S, a reset switch 62, a setting key type switch 63 as setting means, a reel stop signal circuit 56, a reel position detection circuit 60, and a payout completion signal circuit 61. These are also connected to the CPU 41 via the I / O port 48. The setting key type switch 63 allows a setting value to be changed by inserting a predetermined key into the keyhole and turning it to the left or right. The setting key type switch 63 functions as a setting means for setting the probability of winning the winning combination step by step. The changed set value is stored in the RAM 43.
The set value means that the winning combination is determined in stages, for example, the probability of winning a predetermined winning combination (for example, so-called jackpot) is set to 6 levels between 1/300 and 1/240. The value that sets the probability of In general, the set value has 6 levels of 1 to 6, where the set value 1 has the lowest probability of winning (for example, 1/300), and the set value 6 has the highest probability (for example, 1). / 240).

The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The inserted medal sensor 22 </ b> S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 56 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. With these operations, the decision button 26 and the cancel button 27 can switch the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 and input an instruction.

The reel position detection circuit 60 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and transmits a signal for detecting the position of each of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 41.
The payout completion signal circuit 61 generates a medal payout completion signal when the count value of the medal detection unit 50S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 50) reaches a designated number. When the CPU 41 receives this medal payout completion signal, the driving of the hopper 50 is stopped via the hopper drive circuit 51 to complete the payout of medals. The medal detection unit 50S includes a medal sensor including a physical sensor for detecting medals paid out from the hopper 50, and can count the number of medals paid out by the medal sensor.

In the circuit shown in FIG. 5, the random number generator 146 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 147 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. . Based on the random number sampled in this way and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 42, the internal winning combination is determined. After the internal winning combination is determined, random number sampling is performed again to select the “stop control table”.

After the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 43. From the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 41 via the reel position detection circuit 60. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 43 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the count value corresponding to the rotation position within one rotation range is stored in the RAM 43 for each of the rotation reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

A symbol table is stored in the ROM 42 in order to associate the rotational positions of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel. In this symbol table, with reference to the rotational position at which the reset pulse is generated as described above, the code numbers sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each rotary reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and the corresponding code number A symbol code indicating the symbol provided is associated with the symbol.

Furthermore, a winning symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 42. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal dividend number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left rotating reel 3L, the central rotating reel 3C, and the right rotating reel 3R are controlled to stop and when winning confirmation after all reels are stopped.

When an internal winning is made by a lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 41 sends an operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 56 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and Then, based on the selected “stop control table”, a signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 49.

In the stop mode indicating the winning of the winning combination in the internal winning state, when “payout” is selected by switching the stored medal settlement switch 14, the CPU 41 supplies the hopper drive circuit 51 with a payout command signal. A predetermined number of medals are paid out from 50. At that time, the medal detection unit 50S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 50, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 41. As a result, the CPU 41 stops driving the hopper 50 via the hopper drive circuit 51 and ends the “medal payout process”.
On the other hand, when “credit” is selected by switching the stored medal settlement switch 14, the number of medals to be paid out is stored in the RAM 43 as credits.

A sub control circuit 82 is connected to the main control circuit 81 including the CPU 41.
The sub control circuit 82 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 and sound output control from the speakers 21L and 21R based on a control command (command) from the main control circuit 81.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit shown in FIG.
In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 81 to the sub-control circuit 82 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub-control circuit 82 to the main control circuit 81. Not limited to this, the sub control circuit 82 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 81.

The sub control circuit 82 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, and a work RAM 210. In addition, the determination button 26 and the cancel button 27 are connected to the sub control circuit 82 via the interface circuit 240.

The sub-control circuit 82 includes a display control circuit 250 that performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 5, and a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound generated from the speaker 21. The sound control circuit 230 functions as sound output control means.

The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the program ROM 208, and controls the sub control circuit 82 in accordance with various commands supplied from the CPU 41.

The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling a game effect in the liquid crystal display device 5 and the speaker 21 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. Has been.
In addition, the program ROM 208 stores a notification voice pattern selection table having different voice pattern selection rates for each set value. The program ROM 208 functions as a voice pattern storage unit that stores a plurality of voice patterns.
The program ROM 208 also includes a screen image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 and a plurality of types of effect patterns corresponding to the sound output from the speaker 21, screen images displayed when all the reels 3 are stopped, and A plurality of types of end effect patterns corresponding to the output voice are stored.

In this embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, what is stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the ROM 42. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 81 including the CPU 41 and the ROM 42 and the sub control circuit 82 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the main control including the CPU 41 and the ROM 42 is performed. Only the circuit 81 may be configured, and in this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 described above may be stored in the ROM 42 and executed by the CPU 41. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 82 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the ROM 42 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise as follows.

The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The audio data ROM 234 stores a plurality of types of audio data. The sound data includes, for example, effect sound data related to effects, notification sound data related to notification of setting values, and the like.

The sound source IC 232 extracts sound data from the sound data ROM 234 in accordance with a sound output command (command) supplied from the sub CPU 206 and controls sound generated from the speaker 21.

In particular, the sound source IC 232 reads out the notification sound data corresponding to the notification sound pattern data selected by the sub CPU 206 from the sound data ROM 234, converts the notification sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the AMP 236. The AMP 236 amplifies the audio signal and generates audio from the speakers 21 (21L and 21R).

The display control circuit 250 generates a screen image according to a game result determined by the CPU 41 or an instruction input by the various buttons 26 and 27 and performs control for displaying the screen image on the liquid crystal display device 5. An image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 for storing various image data, and a D / A converter 218 for converting the image data as an image signal. The VDP 212 is connected to a sub CPU 206, an image data ROM 216 in which image data is stored, and a D / A converter 218 that converts the image data into an image signal.

The VDP 212 includes various circuits such as a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, and a pallet circuit, and can perform various processes for displaying a screen image on the liquid crystal display device 5. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 5. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying a screen image on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 of the liquid crystal display device 5. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, a screen image is displayed on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 of the liquid crystal display device 5 at a predetermined timing.

The image data ROM 216 stores a plurality of types of effect image data. The effect image data includes, for example, background image data constituting a background image, character image data indicating a character, and the like.

The VDP 212 extracts an effect image from the image data ROM 216 in accordance with an image display command (command) supplied from the sub CPU 206.

The VDP 212 stores various images extracted from the image data ROM 216 in a buffer (for example, a video RAM or the like) by superimposing them in order from the image located at the rear, for example, in the order of the background image and the character image. Combined and supplied to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the screen image as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 5.

In the following, the pachislot gaming device 1 is activated, the variables used in the CPU 41 are initialized to predetermined values, and the set values, various timers, etc. are steadily operated with the predetermined values set. It shall be.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of processing performed in the main control circuit.
This subroutine is called and executed at a predetermined timing from a previously executed main routine.

First, the CPU 41 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic insertion of medals (step S120). The case where there is a request for automatic insertion is a case where a winning of replay (replay) is established in the previous game. When there is a request for automatic insertion of medals, medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (step S122), and a medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 82 (step S123).

On the other hand, when determining in step S120 that there is no request for automatic medal insertion, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted (step S121). That is, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a detection signal issued by the insertion medal sensor 22S that has detected that a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 has been received, or whether the BET switch (1-BET switch 11 or maximum BET switch 13). ) To determine whether or not a medal has been inserted. When it is determined that a detection signal issued by the BET switch (1-BET switch 11 or maximum BET switch 13) is received, the CPU 41 corresponds to the number of medals bet from the number of credits stored in the RAM 43. A process of subtracting the number of credits is performed.

When determining in step S121 that no medal has been inserted, the CPU 41 returns the process to step S120.
If it is determined in step S121 that a medal has been inserted, or if the process in step S123 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether the start lever 6 has been operated (step S124). That is, the CPU 41 determines whether or not an input signal from the start switch 6S has been received.

When determining in step S124 that the start lever 6 has not been operated, the CPU 41 returns the process to step S120. On the other hand, when determining in step S124 that the start lever 6 has been operated, the CPU 41 performs processing related to various settings (step S125). In these various setting processes, random numbers are sampled from the random number generator 146 at the timing when the start lever 6 is operated, and the internal winning is based on the sampled random number values and the lottery probability table set in the RAM 43. A lottery process for generating a combination (winning flag) is performed. In the various setting processes, for example, a win lamp lighting lottery process, a process related to selection of a stop control table for stopping the rotating reel, a process for initializing for reel rotation, and the like are performed, and the rotating reel 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) rotation is started.

After the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses transmitted to each of the stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R is counted, and the counted value is stored in the RAM 43. A reset pulse is obtained for each rotation from the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and these pulses are input to the CPU 41 via the reel position detection circuit 60. The count value is cleared to “0” in the drive pulse counted in the RAM 43 by the reset pulse thus obtained. By doing so, the RAM 43 stores the count value corresponding to the rotational position within one rotation range for each of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

Further, in the symbol table stored in the ROM 42 in order to associate the rotational positions of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel, the rotational position at which the reset pulse is generated is used as a reference. A code number that is sequentially given for each of the rotation reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and a symbol code indicating a symbol that is provided for each code number are associated with each other. Further, the winning symbol combination table stored in the ROM 42 is referred to when controlling the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and when confirming winning after stopping all the rotating reels.
After executing the process of step S125, the CPU 41 shifts the process to step S126.

In step S <b> 126, the CPU 41 sets an effect start command in the RAM 43. This effect start command is a command for starting display of a predetermined effect image on the liquid crystal display device 5 and causing the speaker 21 to start outputting predetermined sound, and relates to the internal winning combination determined by the lottery process. Contains data. The effect start command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.
After executing the process of step S126, the CPU 41 shifts the process to step S128.

In step S128, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the stop button 7 (7L, 7C, 7R) is “ON” based on the presence / absence of an input signal from the reel stop signal circuit 56 (step S128). When it is determined that the stop button 7 is not “ON”, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0” (step S129), and when it is determined that the value is not “0”. The process returns to step S128.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S128 that the stop button 7 is “ON”, or if it is determined in step S129 that the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”, the CPU 41 corresponds to the stop button 7. The rotation of the rotating reel 3 is stopped. At this time, the winning request (internal winning combination), the symbol position (the rotating position of the rotating reel 3 at the time of operation), the selected stop control table, etc. The number of frames is determined (step S130).

Next, the CPU 41 performs a process of rotating and stopping the rotating reel 3 by the number of sliding frames determined in step S130 (step S131), and sets a stop request for one rotating reel 3 (step S132). .

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not all of the three rotary reels 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) have been stopped (step S135). If it is determined that all the rotating reels 3 are not stopped, the process returns to step S128. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the rotating reels 3 have stopped, the CPU 41 performs a winning search (step S136). At this time, a winning symbol combination table or the like stored in the ROM 42 is referred to. Further, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal. If not, the illegal error may be displayed and the process may be interrupted.

Next, the CPU 41 sets an end effect command in the RAM 43 (step S137). This end effect command is a command for displaying an effect image at the end of the game and outputting a sound according to the game result, and includes data related to the result of the winning search in step S136. The end effect command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a medal has been paid out, that is, whether or not there is a winning number (step S138).
When determining that there is a medal payout, the CPU 41 stores or pays out the number of medals according to the gaming state and the winning combination (step S139). When storing medals, the CPU 41 performs a process of adding the number of credits stored in the RAM 43. On the other hand, when paying out medals, the CPU 41 sends out a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 51 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 50. At that time, the medal detection unit 50S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 50, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 41. As a result, the CPU 41 stops driving the hopper 50 via the hopper drive circuit 51 and ends the medal payout process.

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not an RB has been won (step S140). If it is determined that RB has been won, the CPU 41 performs processing related to RB setting (step S141). In step S <b> 141, the CPU 41 performs processing related to the setting of the RB lottery probability table and the RB winning symbol combination table. In step S141, the CPU 41 starts counting the number of RB game winnings and the like, and starts a process of displaying the count value on the accessory operation count display unit 20. After executing the process of step S141, the CPU 41 shifts the process to step S142.

In step S <b> 142, the CPU 41 sets an RB setting command in the RAM 43. The RB setting command is a command for displaying an effect image for RB as a screen image on the liquid crystal display device 5 and outputting sound related to RB from the speaker 21, and is supplied to the sub-control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing. The

When it is determined in step S140 that the RB has not been won or when the process of step S142 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the BB has been won (step S143). If it is determined that BB has been won, the CPU 41 performs processing related to BB setting (step S144). In step S144, the CPU 41 performs processing related to setting of a BB lottery probability table, a BB winning symbol combination table, and the like. In step S144, the CPU 41 starts counting the number of times the BB game is consumed, displaying the count value on the accessory action number display unit 20, counting the number of medals paid out, and the like. Thereafter, the CPU 41 shifts the processing to step S145.

In step S145, the CPU 41 sets a BB setting command in the RAM 43. The BB setting command is a command for displaying an effect image for BB as a screen image on the liquid crystal display device 5 and outputting the sound related to BB from the speaker 21, and is supplied to the sub-control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing. The

When it is determined in step S143 that the BB has not been won or when the process of step S145 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the RB has ended (step S146). If it is determined that the RB has ended, the CPU 41 next performs a process related to the RB setting cancellation (step S147). In step S148, the CPU 41 changes from the RB lottery probability table set in the process of step S141, the RB winning symbol combination table, or the like to the lottery probability table used for the normal gaming state (other than RB or BB). Performs processing related to setting change. Thereafter, the CPU 41 shifts the processing to step S148.

In step S <b> 148, the CPU 41 sets an RB release command in the RAM 43. The RB cancel command is a command for stopping the display of the effect image for RB and the output of the sound, and outputting the effect image and the sound of the normal (other than RB or BB). The RB release command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.

If it is not determined in step S146 that the RB has ended, or if the process of step S148 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether the BB has ended (step S149). If it is determined that the BB has ended, the CPU 41 then performs a process related to the BB setting cancellation (step S150). In step S150, the CPU 41 sets the lottery probability table used in the normal gaming state (other than RB or BB) from the lottery table for BB set in the processing of step S144, the winning symbol combination table for BB, or the like. Process related to change. Thereafter, the CPU 41 moves the process to step S151.

In step S <b> 151, the CPU 41 sets a BB release command in the RAM 43. The BB release command is a command for stopping the display of the BB effect image and the output of the sound, and causing the output of the effect image and the sound (except for RB or BB) to be performed. The BB release command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.
If it is determined in step S149 that the RB has not ended, or if the process of step S151 is executed, this subroutine is ended.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of set value notification control processing performed in the main control circuit. This subroutine is called and executed at a predetermined timing from a main routine executed in advance, separately from the processing shown in FIG.

First, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the start lever 6 has been operated (step S180). That is, the CPU 41 determines whether or not an input signal from the start switch 6S has been received.

When determining in step S180 that the start lever 6 has not been operated, the CPU 41 updates the timer value (step S181). This timer value is a value indicating the elapsed time after the start lever is operated, and is a value that is measured by the microcomputer 40 according to a predetermined timing program and updated and stored in the RAM 43. After this process, the process moves to step S183.

On the other hand, when determining in step S180 that the start lever 6 has been operated, the CPU 41 resets the timer value to 0 (step S182). After this process, the process moves to step S183.

In step S183, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a predetermined period (for example, 30 minutes) has elapsed. When it is determined that a predetermined period (for example, 30 minutes) has not elapsed, this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that a predetermined period (for example, 30 minutes) has elapsed, the CPU 41 sets a setting value notification command in the RAM 43 (step S184). The set value notification command is a command for notifying the sub control circuit 82 of the set value and for outputting sound related to the set value from the speaker 21. The set value notification command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing. After the process of step S184, this subroutine is terminated.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of command reception processing performed in the sub control circuit.
First, in step S200, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an effect start command has been received. If it is determined that an effect start command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S210.
On the other hand, if it is determined that an effect start command has been received, in step S201, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the command from a plurality of types of effect patterns stored in the program ROM 208.
If the RB flag is set, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern for RB. If the BB flag is set, an effect pattern for BB is selected. Next, in step S202, effect pattern data, which is data indicating the effect pattern, is supplied to the display control circuit 250 and the audio control circuit 230. After executing the process of step S202, the process proceeds to step S210.

In step S210, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an end effect command has been received. If it is determined that the end effect command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S220. On the other hand, when determining that the end effect command has been received, in step S211, the sub CPU 206 selects an end effect pattern corresponding to the command from a plurality of types of end effect patterns stored in the program ROM 208. Next, in step S212, the end effect pattern data is supplied to the display control circuit 250 and the audio control circuit 230. After performing the process of step S210, the process proceeds to step S220.

In step S220, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an RB setting command has been received. If it is determined that the RB setting command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S230. On the other hand, when determining that the RB setting command has been received, the sub CPU 206 sets the RB flag in step S221. After performing the process of step S221, the process proceeds to step S230. The RB flag is a flag that is set when the RB starts and cleared when the RB ends.

In step S230, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a BB setting command has been received. If it is determined that the BB setting command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S240. On the other hand, when determining that the BB setting command is received, the sub CPU 206 sets the BB flag in step S231. After performing the process of step S231, the process proceeds to step S240. The BB flag is a flag that is set when the BB starts and cleared when the BB ends.

If it is determined in step S230 that the BB setting command has not been received, or if the process of step S231 has been executed, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an RB release command has been received (step S240). If it is determined that the RB release command has been received, the RB flag is cleared (step S241).

If it is determined in step S240 that an RB release command has not been received, or if the process of step S241 has been executed, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a BB release command has been received (step S250). If it is determined that the BB release command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S260. On the other hand, when determining that the BB release command has been received, the sub CPU 206 clears the BB flag (step S251), and moves the process to step S260.

If it is determined in step S250 that a BB release command has not been received, or if the process of step S251 has been executed, the sub CPU 206 determines whether a set value notification command has been received (step S260). If it is determined that the set value notification command has not been received, this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the set value notification command has been received, the sub CPU 206 selects a notification sound pattern selection table corresponding to the setting value from among a plurality of notification sound pattern selection tables, and the selection rate of each notification sound pattern Is determined (step S261). At this time, the sub CPU 206 functions as a selection rate determining unit that determines the selection rate of each sound pattern in accordance with the set value.

After the process of step S261, the sub CPU 206 selects a notification sound pattern (step S262). In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to the notification sound pattern selection table and selects a notification sound pattern by a lottery process based on random number sampling. The random number values used in the notification sound pattern selection table are, for example, 65536 numerical values included in the numerical value range of 0 to 65535, and each notification sound pattern has a selection rate of the notification sound pattern selection table. The notification voice pattern is associated with the numerical value. In the processing of step S262, the sub CPU 206 functions as a selection unit that selects a notification sound pattern.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship between the set value and the notification voice pattern selection table.
As shown in FIG. 10, for example, when the setting value is 1, the notification voice pattern selection table Ta is referred to, and when the setting value is 2, the notification voice pattern selection table Tb is referred to. A notification voice pattern selection table is associated with each set value.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notification voice pattern selection table.
As shown in FIG. 11, in each of the notification sound pattern selection tables (Ta to Tf), the notification sound pattern (A to F) and the selection rate of each notification sound pattern are stored in association with each other. Each notification sound pattern selection table is set so that the selection rate of the notification sound pattern is different from each other. For example, “The setting value of this machine is likely to be a high setting value”, “The setting value of this machine is likely to be 4 or more. Etc. ".

In step S <b> 263, the sub CPU 206 supplies notification sound pattern data indicating the selected notification sound pattern to the sound control circuit 230. After this processing, this subroutine is terminated. As described above, in this embodiment, when a set value notification command is received, a notification sound is output. That is, when the game is not performed for a predetermined period (when the start lever is not operated for a predetermined period (see FIG. 8, step S183)), a notification sound is output.
In the present embodiment, a case where it is determined that a game has not been performed for a predetermined period when the start lever is not operated for a predetermined period will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, when a period coin is not inserted, or when a stop button is not operated for a predetermined period.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of display control processing performed in the display control circuit.
The VDP 212 generates a screen image corresponding to various data supplied from the sub CPU 206.

When the VDP 212 does not receive the production pattern data from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: NO), the VDP 212 extracts the demo image from the image data ROM 216 and stores it in the buffer (step S301).

The VDP 212 receives the effect pattern data from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: YES). When the VDP 212 does not receive the end effect pattern data (step S304: NO), the effect image is extracted from the image data ROM 216. And stored in the buffer (step S305).

The VDP 212 receives the effect pattern data supplied from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: YES). When the end effect pattern data is supplied (step S304: YES), the VDP 212 extracts the effect image at the end from the image data ROM 216. And stored in the buffer (step S306).

After executing the processing of step S301, S305, or S306, the VDP 212 outputs a screen image to the liquid crystal display device 5 at every predetermined timing (for example, every 1/30 seconds) (step S307: YES) (step S308). ).
On the other hand, if it is not the predetermined timing (step S307: NO), the process returns to step S307.

Thereafter, when the effect has not ended (step S310: NO), the process returns to step S300. On the other hand, when the effect is finished (step S310: YES), the pattern data is cleared (step S311), and the process returns to step S300.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of audio output control processing performed in the audio control circuit.
The sound source IC 232 generates an audio signal corresponding to various data supplied from the sub CPU 206.

When the sound source IC 232 is not supplied with the production pattern data from the sub CPU 206 (step S400: NO), and is supplied with the notification sound pattern data (step S401: YES), the sound source IC 232 receives the notification sound data from the sound data ROM 234. Extracted and stored in the buffer (step S402). This notification sound is a sound corresponding to the notification sound pattern selected in step S262 (see FIG. 9). On the other hand, if the tone generator IC 232 has not received the production pattern data from the sub CPU 206 (step S400: NO) and has not received the notification sound pattern data (step S401: NO), the process proceeds to step S406. .

The sound source IC 232 receives the effect pattern data from the sub CPU 206 (step S400: YES), and extracts the effect sound data from the sound data ROM 234 when it does not receive the end effect pattern data (step S401: NO). And stored in the buffer (step S404). On the other hand, the sound source IC 232 receives the production pattern data from the sub CPU 206 (step S400: YES), and receives the end production pattern data (step S401: NO). Production audio data is extracted and stored in the buffer (step S405).

After executing the process of step S401, S402, S404 or S405, the sound source IC 232 outputs a sound to the speaker 21 at every predetermined timing (for example, every 1/30 seconds) (step S406: YES) (step S407). ).
On the other hand, if it is not the predetermined timing (step S406: NO), the process returns to step S406.

Thereafter, when the effect or the set value notification has not ended (step S408: NO), the process returns to step S400. On the other hand, when the effect or the set value notification ends (step S409: YES), the pattern data is cleared (step S409), and the process returns to step S400.

As described above, according to the pachislot gaming device 1 according to the present embodiment, since the sound is output from the speaker 21 with the notification sound pattern based on the setting value, for example, when the setting value is high (the probability of winning the winning combination is high). If it is set), a set value can be suggested before playing the game, such as outputting a specific sound with high probability. This notification sound pattern does not specifically notify the setting value, but assists the player's judgment and does not specifically grasp the setting value. Therefore, the notification sound pattern is popular for each pachislot gaming device 1. In this case, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an extreme bias and improve the rate of attracting customers. On the other hand, since the set value is suggested by voice, it is possible to satisfy the player's desire to know the set value.
In addition, since the sound is output with the notification sound pattern based on the set value before the game is started, for example, it is notified that the set value is low after the start of the game and causes a decrease in the game motivation at that time. There is nothing.
Further, for example, even if the player determines that the notification sound pattern is determined to have a low setting value, the setting value may actually be high, so that the player's expectation can be maintained.

Further, according to the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, when the set value is low, the probability that a notification voice pattern indicating that is high is increased, while when the set value is high, that is the case. Since the probability that the notification voice pattern indicating “” is selected increases, the player can easily determine the set value. Therefore, the player's willingness to play can be improved.

In addition, when a game is not performed for a predetermined period (for example, 30 minutes), a sound is output by a notification sound pattern based on the set value, so that the player is in the pachislot gaming device 1 where the game is not performed for a predetermined period. Can be interested in. Accordingly, vacant seats can be reduced and opportunities for the player to enjoy the game can be further increased.

In the present embodiment, the setting unit in the present invention is the setting key type switch 63, the switch operation is performed using a predetermined key, and the setting value is changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. The set value may be changed by a button operation or the like without using a key or the like.

Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the speaker 21 is provided in the upper center of the housing 2 has been described. However, the audio output means in the present invention may be provided around the housing 2, for example. .

Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the selection rate of each notification sound pattern is determined by the notification sound pattern selection table corresponding to the set value has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, for each notification sound pattern It is good also as performing a lottery and determining a selection rate.

Further, in the present embodiment, a case has been described in which a notification sound pattern is selected and a sound related to a set value is output when a game is not performed for a predetermined period. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. A notification sound pattern may be selected in advance, and when a game is not performed for a predetermined period, a sound related to a set value may be output based on the notification sound pattern.

In the present embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachislot gaming apparatus has been described, but the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines (for example, a pachinko gaming apparatus, a slot machine, etc.).

The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but only specific examples are illustrated, and the present invention is not particularly limited. The specific configuration of each unit and the like can be appropriately changed. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a perspective view showing typically an example of a pachislot gaming device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view showing the vicinity of a liquid crystal display device included in the pachislot gaming device shown in FIG. 1. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the liquid crystal display device with which the pachislot gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided. FIG. 4 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device shown in FIG. 3. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the pachislot gaming device shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit shown in FIG. 5. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the game execution process performed in a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the setting value alerting | reporting control process performed in a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the command reception process performed in a subcontrol circuit. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a setting value and an alerting | reporting audio | voice pattern selection table. It is a figure which shows an example of an alerting | reporting audio | voice pattern selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the display control process performed in a display control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the audio | voice output control process performed in an audio | voice control circuit.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachislot gaming device 2 Case 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) Rotary reel 5 Liquid crystal display device 21 (21L, 21R) Speaker 34 Transparent liquid crystal panel 36 Reflective film 41 CPU
42 ROM
43 RAM
63 Setting key type switch 82 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
230 Voice control circuit 234 Voice data ROM

Claims (3)

A setting means for stepwise setting the probability of winning the winning combination;
An audio output means capable of outputting audio;
Voice pattern storage means for storing a plurality of voice patterns of voice output from the voice output means;
Selecting means for selecting an audio pattern from the audio pattern storage means according to a setting value by the setting means;
A gaming machine comprising voice output control means for performing control to output voice from the voice output means based on the voice pattern selected by the selection means. A selection rate determining means for determining a selection rate of each voice pattern according to a setting value by the setting means;
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the selection unit selects a voice pattern from the voice pattern storage unit based on the selection rate determined by the selection rate determination unit. The said audio | voice output control means performs control which outputs the audio | voice based on the audio | voice pattern selected by the said selection means, when a game is not played for a predetermined period, The Claim 1 or 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. Gaming machine.

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