JPH0448219Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Technical Field of the Invention] The present invention relates to a pachinko game machine that emits sound effects in response to winnings of pachinko balls fired onto the game board.

[Technical background of the invention and its problems]

Generally, in a pachinko game machine, when a pachinko ball hit by a player enters one of the various winning holes arranged on the game board, an effect appropriate to the gaming condition (for example, the activation of so-called electric accessories or the opening of a variable prize winning device) is generated. make a sound. Thereby, it is possible not only to notify the player that the pachinko ball has won a prize, but also to stimulate the player's desire to play. Therefore, sound effects are an important element in making the game more enjoyable in pachinko gaming machines.

By the way, what kind of sound effects arouse a player's desire to play depends on the player's hobbies. That is, for example, hobbies differ depending on age and gender, and even if people are the same age, students and workers have different hobbies.

However, while some conventional pachinko machines emit different sound effects depending on the playing state,
The sound effects were limited to those unique to the pachinko game machine or uniform ones installed in the central control unit. For this reason, players were not able to freely select their favorite sound effects. Furthermore, it has not been possible for game hall managers to appeal to players by creating sounds that suit the customer base of their own game halls, and by emitting sound effects that are different from those of other game halls.

Therefore, if players or game hall managers can freely choose sound effects, not only will it be possible to further increase the interest of players, but also the game owners can freely choose the characteristics of the game hall. You can also issue

[Purpose of invention]

The present invention was made based on the above circumstances, and the purpose is to provide a pachinko gaming machine that allows players or game hall managers to freely select sound effects generated depending on the gaming state. That is.

[Summary of the idea]

The outline of the present invention for achieving the above object is to provide a pachinko game machine having a specific sound generation circuit that generates a sound effect signal for emitting different sound effects depending on the gaming state when a pachinko ball wins a prize. a detection means for generating a detection signal corresponding to the gaming state; a plurality of types of sound effect generation means having different types of sound effects of the specific sound generation circuit; and a switching signal for switching the type of sound effect generation means. a switching means for generating a sound effect; and a switching control means for receiving a switching signal from the switching means to select one of the plurality of types of sound effect generating means, and switching the type of sound effect to be generated according to a gaming state; The present invention is further provided with amplifying means for amplifying the sound effect signal from the sound effect generating means of the type selected by the switching control means and emitting it as a sound effect.

[Example of idea]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko game machine that is an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, 1 is a pachinko game machine, and a guide rail 2
The game board surface 3 surrounded by is provided with a 7-segment numerical display 4a to 4b, a central pocket 5, and various winning openings 6a to 6f, as well as an out opening for collecting pachinko balls that do not win. 7
is located. Of the winning holes 6a to 6f, 6a, 6b, and 6c are special winning sensors 8 (not shown).
This is a special winning hole provided with a number a, and when a pachinko ball enters a special winning hole 6a, 6b, 6c, the numerical display devices 4a, 4b, 4c convert and display random numbers. In addition, 6e and 6 of the winning openings 6a to 6f
f is a variable winning device equipped with a variable winning sensor 8b (not shown), and the variable winning devices 6e and 6f are in an open state when a pachinko ball wins, increasing the winning probability. A pachinko ball can be won in the V winning opening 5a provided inside the center pocket 5 only when the opening/closing door 5b is opened by a solenoid SOL (not shown).

In addition to the above, the game board surface 3 is provided with a V lamp 9 that indicates that a pachinko ball has won a prize in the V winning hole 5a, and a windmill 10 that restricts winning in the winning holes 6a to 6f. In addition, 11 is a numerical display 4a, 4b,
4c is a stop switch for stopping the conversion display; 12 is a changeover switch for switching the type of sound effect to be emitted according to the gaming state of the pachinko game machine; 13 is for emitting a pachinko ball launch signal and adjusting the strength of the ball hit. The ball hitting handle 14 is a speaker that emits sound effects in accordance with the gaming status of the pachinko game machine.

A player operates a ball hitting handle 13 to hit a pachinko ball. Then, the launched pachinko balls flow into the game board surface 3 along the guide rail 2,
It falls along the game board surface 3. The fallen pachinko ball will either enter one of the winning holes, or it will go to the out hole 7.
will be collected. In the process, those with pachinko balls enter special winning holes 6a, 6b, and 6c. Then, a detection signal is emitted from the special winning sensor 8a, and at the same time as the numerical display devices 4a, 4b, and 4c start displaying the conversion, for example, sound effect A is emitted from the speaker 14. After a certain period of time has elapsed, or when the player presses the stop switch 11, the A sound effect disappears, the conversion display on the numerical displays 4a, 4b, and 4c stops, and the numerical displays 4a, 4b, and 4c display three digits. Display numbers. For example, if this three-digit number is 7,
If 7, 7 is displayed, a jackpot signal is issued from the determination circuit 51a of the CPU 51, which will be described later, and the opening/closing door 5b of the central pocket 5 is kept open for 30 seconds. At the same time, the numerical displays 4a, 4b, 4c indicate 7,
For example, a B sound effect is emitted from the speaker 14 to notify that the number has reached 7,7. Also, if you win a prize on the variable winning device 6e or 6f, the variable winning device 6
At the same time as e and 6f enter the open state, a detection signal is emitted from the variable winning sensor 8b, and a C sound effect, for example, corresponding to the gaming state at this time is emitted from the speaker 14. The above-mentioned sound effects A, B, C can be switched to other sound effects a, b, c, a, b, c, etc. by the player or the game hall manager pressing the changeover switch 12. .

Therefore, players can not only know the gaming status of the pachinko machine through sound effects, but also
You can enjoy the game more.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram when a microcomputer is used as the control device for the pachinko game machine according to this embodiment. In the figure, 51 is the CPU,
52 is a ROM in which the program is written;
3 is RAM used as a work area, 54~
Reference numeral 56 denotes a P-POM in which a plurality of different audio information is digitally written in advance. The detection signals of the variable winning sensor 8a and the special winning sensor 8b and the switching signal of the changeover switch 12 are sent to the data bus DB through the input buffer 57.
Also, from the CPU 51 via the output latch 58,
The audio information written in the P-ROMs 54 to 56 is sent to the D/A converter 59, and information for selecting audio signals from a central control device 60 that centrally manages a plurality of pachinko gaming machines is sent to the selector 61. . It is assumed that the central control unit 60 uses magnetic tape as a storage medium for sound effects. The switch 62 sends the audio signal from the D/A converter 59 or the selector 61 to the amplifier 63 according to instructions from the CPU 51 . The amplifier 63 amplifies the audio signal and drives the speaker 14.

Figure 3 shows the ROM of the microcomputer used as the control device for the pachinko machine in this example.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating functions configured according to program contents written in the computer. In the figure, 70 indicates a detection signal from the variable winning sensor 8a, a detection signal from the special winning sensor 8b, or a jackpot signal from the judgment circuit 51a to which one of the first to third type sound effect generating means 54 to 56. This is the first selection circuit that selects whether to send out the signal. A second selection circuit 71 selects one of the first to third types of sound effect generation means 54 to 56 and sends audio information to the D/A converter 59. 72 is a detection signal from the variable winning sensor 8a, special winning sensor 8
This is a converter that converts the detection signal from b or the jackpot signal from the judgment circuit 52a and sends an instruction signal to the selector 61. The selector 61 selects an audio signal from the central controller 60 according to the input signal and sends it to the switch 62. The switch 62 is the D/A converter 59
Alternatively, the audio signal from the selector 61 is sent to the amplifier 63, and the amplifier 63 amplifies the audio signal to drive the speaker 14.

73 is a quaternary counter that counts the signal from the changeover switch 12 and sends the counted binary number to the decoder 74 each time. Decoder 74 is part 2
The decimal number is decoded and an instruction signal is sent to the first selection circuit 70, the second selection circuit 71, and the switch 62, and the audio signal sent to the speaker 14 is changed from the first type sound effect generation means 54 to the second type effect. sound generating means 55;
Second type sound effect generation means 55 to third type sound effect generation means 56, third type sound effect generation means 5
6 to the central controller 60 and the central controller 6
0 to those of the first type sound effect generating means 54.

Next, the operation of the control device configured as described above will be explained. First, when the changeover switch 12 is not pressed, the counter 73 sends a signal of "00" to the decoder 74, so the decoder 7
4, the first and second selection circuits and switch 62 select the first type of sound effect generating means 54 (for example, emitting a mechanical sound as a sound effect) corresponding to the instruction signal. . Therefore,
When a pachinko ball hit by a player enters the special prize openings 6a to 6c, the special prize sensor 8b is activated.
The detection signal is sent to the first type sound effect generation means 54 via the first selection circuit 70. Then, a sound effect signal (A mechanical sound signal) corresponding to the detection signal is sent to the D/A converter 59 via the second selection circuit 71. The D/A converter 59 converts the signal from a digital signal to an analog signal and sends it to the amplifier 63, which amplifies this signal and drives the speaker 14 to emit mechanical sound A as a sound effect. At the same time, the detection signal causes the numerical display 4, which is made up of seven segments in the shape of a "day"
a, 4b, and 4c continuously convert and display irregular numbers from 0 to 9. This numerical display 4a, 4b, 4
The conversion display c stops when the player presses the stop switch 11 or when a certain period of time elapses. Then, at the same time as the A mechanical sound disappears, the conversion display on the numerical display devices 4a, 4b, and 4c stops. Then, the three-digit numerical value when the numerical display devices 4a, 4b, and 4c stop is determined by the determination circuit 51a,
For example, when it becomes 7, 7, 7,
The opening/closing door 5a of the central pocket 5 is kept open for a certain period of time, and the jackpot signal is sent to the first selection circuit 70.
B as a sound effect by the same operation as above.
Makes mechanical sounds. Similarly, when a pachinko ball wins a prize in the variable winning devices 6e, 6f, a C mechanical sound is emitted as a sound effect.

Next, when the changeover switch 12 is pressed, the counter 73 sends a signal of "01" to the decoder 74, and the decoder 74 decodes this signal and sends an instruction signal to the first and second selection circuits and the switch 62. and selects the second type of sound effect generating means 55 (for example, emitting a monster sound as a sound effect). Therefore, when a pachinko ball hit by a player enters the special winning holes 6a to 6c, the detection signal from the special winning sensor 8b is sent to the second selection circuit 70 via the first selection circuit 70.
The type of sound effect is sent to the sound effect generating means 55. and,
A sound effect signal (A monster sound signal) corresponding to the detection signal is sent to the D/A converter 59 via the second selection circuit 71. The D/A converter 59 converts the signal from a digital signal to an analog signal and sends the signal to an amplifier 63.
The amplifier 63 amplifies this and drives the speaker 14 to emit the A monster sound as a sound effect.
Similarly, when the numerical displays 4a, 4b, 4c display 7, 7, 7 and a jackpot signal is issued, the B monster sound is played, and when the variable winning device 6e, 6f wins, the C monster sound is played. emits.

Next, when the changeover switch 12 is pressed, the counter 73 sends a signal of "10" to the decoder 74, and the decoder 74 decodes this signal and sends an instruction signal to the first and second selection circuits and the switch 62. and selects the third type of sound effect generating means 56 (for example, emitting a bird sound as a sound effect). Therefore, when a pachinko ball hit by a player enters the special winning holes 6a to 6c, the detection signal from the special winning sensor 8b is sent to the third selection circuit 70 via the first selection circuit 70.
The type of sound effect is sent to the sound effect generating means 56. and,
A sound effect signal (bird sound signal A) corresponding to the detection signal is sent to the D/A converter 59 via the second selection circuit 71. The D/A converter 59 converts the signal from a digital signal to an analog signal and sends the signal to an amplifier 63.
The amplifier 63 amplifies this and drives the speaker 14 to emit the A bird sound as a sound effect.
Similarly, when the numerical displays 4a, 4b, 4c display 7, 7, 7 and a jackpot signal is issued, the B bird sound is played, and when the variable prize winning device 6e, 6f is won, the C bird sound is played. emits.

Next, when the changeover switch 12 is pressed, the counter 73 sends a signal of "11" to the decoder 74, and the decoder 74 decodes this signal and sends an instruction signal to the first and second selection circuits and the switch 62. and select the central control circuit 60 (eg, emit music as a sound effect). In this case as well, music A, music B, and music C are emitted as sound effects in the same way as described above.

Furthermore, when the changeover switch 12 is pressed, the counter 73 again sends a signal of "00" to the decoder 74, and the above-mentioned mechanical sound is emitted as a sound effect. below,
The above-mentioned operation is repeated each time the changeover switch 12 is pressed.

FIG. 4 is a detailed block diagram of the type sound effect generating means described above. Now, the first type sound effect generating means 5
4, the numerical display 4 is selected via the first selection circuit 70.
When the jackpot signal generated when the display of a, 4b, 4c becomes 7, 7, 7 is added, the flip-flop 80 is set and an H signal is sent to the specific sound generating circuit 81. Then, the specific sound generation circuit 81 sends the B mechanical sound signal to the second selection circuit 71, whereby the speaker 14 emits the B mechanical sound as a sound effect. This B mechanical sound is automatically turned off by a timer 82 after a certain period of time has elapsed. Further, when the speaker 14 is emitting the B mechanical sound, the gates 84 and 89 prevent it from emitting the A mechanical sound or the C mechanical sound even if other detection signals and detection signals to be described later are added.

Next, when the detection signal from the special winning sensor 8b is applied to the first type sound effect generating means 54, the flip-flop 83 is set and an H signal is sent to the gate 84. The gate 84 sends an H signal to the specific sound generating circuit 85 when the flip-flop 80 is not set, that is, when no jackpot signal is applied. Then, the specific sound generation circuit 85 sends the A mechanical sound signal to the second selection circuit 71, whereby the speaker 14 emits the A mechanical sound as a sound effect. This A mechanical sound is automatically turned off by the timer 86 as described above. Further, when the speaker 14 is emitting the A mechanical sound, the function of the gate 88 prevents the C mechanical sound from being emitted even if a detection signal, which will be described later, is applied. However, even when the A machine sound is being emitted, when a jackpot signal is added, the A machine sound disappears due to the action of the gate 84.

Further, when the detection signal from the variable winning sensor 8a is applied to the first type sound effect generating means 54, the flip-flop 87 is set and an H signal is sent to the gate 88. Gate 88 sends an H signal to gate 89 when flip-flop 83 is not set, and gate 89 sends an H signal to specific sound generation circuit 90 when flip-flop 80 is not set. Therefore, the specific sound generation circuit 90 sends the C mechanical sound signal to the second selection circuit 71 when both the flip-flop 80 and the flip-flop 83 are not set. C as a sound
Makes mechanical sounds. This C mechanical sound is automatically turned off by the timer 91 as described above. Further, even when the speaker 14 is emitting the C mechanical sound, when a jackpot signal or a detection signal is added, the C mechanical sound is automatically extinguished by the action of the gate 89 or gate 88.

In other words, the sound effects are prioritized, and the sound effects in a gaming state that is advantageous to the player are always given priority.

According to the above embodiment, as the switching control means,
Since the game CPU of an existing pachinko game machine is used, it is possible to provide a pachinko game machine that can easily switch sound effects with an inexpensive device.

In the above embodiment, a case has been described in which four types of sound effects are provided, but any number of sound effects may be used as long as there are two or more types.

Furthermore, since the sound effects from the central control unit are produced using magnetic tape, the management of the game hall can freely record and reproduce sound effects according to the customer base.

Further, in the above embodiment, a changeover switch is provided as a changeover means, but this may be a timer, or both may be used in combination. This allows the game hall manager to automatically change the atmosphere of the game hall by emitting different sound effects from the speakers during the day and at night, for example. Furthermore, it is also possible to use an existing switch as the changeover switch.

[Effect of idea]

As explained above, according to the present invention, the management of the game parlor or the players can freely select the sound effects generated according to the gaming status, so it is possible to enhance the atmosphere of the game parlor according to the customer group. It is possible to provide a pachinko game machine that not only allows players to play the game but also arouses their interest and allows them to enjoy the game more.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a front view of a pachinko game machine which is an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a block diagram when a microcomputer is used as a control device for the pachinko game machine which is this embodiment, and Fig. 3 is a FIG. 4 is a detailed block diagram of the type sound effect generating means. 8a... Special winning sensor, 8b... Variable winning sensor, 12... Changeover switch, 14... Speaker, 51a... Judgment circuit, 54-56... Type sound effect generation means, 60... Central control unit, 61 ……
Selector, 62...Switcher, 63...Amplifier, 7
0...First selection circuit, 71...Second selection circuit, 72...Converter, 73...Counter, 74...
…decoder.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] (1) In a pachinko game machine having a specific sound generation circuit that generates a sound effect signal for emitting different sound effects depending on the game state when a pachinko ball wins, a detection means for generating a detection signal corresponding to a state; a plurality of types of sound effect generation means having different types of sound effects of the specific sound generation circuit; and a switch for generating a switching signal for switching the type of sound effect generation means. means, a switching control means for receiving a switching signal from the switching means to select one of the plurality of types of sound effect generating means, and switching the type of sound effect to be generated according to a gaming state; A pachinko game machine comprising a loudspeaker means for amplifying a sound effect signal from a type sound effect generation means selected by a control means and emitting it as a sound effect. (2) Utility model registration claim 1, characterized in that one of the plurality of types of sound effect generating means uses a plurality of memories in which different audio information for each game state is digitally stored in advance. The pachinko game machine described in Section 1. (3) One of the plurality of types of sound effect generating means is provided in a central control unit that centrally manages pachinko gaming machines, and generates a sound effect signal in common to a plurality of pachinko gaming machines. A pachinko game machine according to claim 1 or 2 of the utility model registration claim. (4) Utility model registration claim 1, characterized in that one of the plurality of types of sound effect generation means uses a magnetic tape on which audio signals are magnetically recorded.
The pachinko game machine according to any one of items 1 to 3. (5) The utility model registration according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the switching means is an existing push button switch installed in a pachinko game machine or a timer installed inside the switch. pachinko machine.