JP2008206785A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of satisfying a player's desire for the announcement sound. <P>SOLUTION: An announcement timing is associated with an announcement sound by the player's operation of pressing on a touch panel 101 in an announcement sound selection screen displayed in a liquid crystal display device 5. Further, the volumes of various announcement sounds are separately set on a volume determination screen displayed in the liquid crystal display device 5. With the above setting, the announcement sound associated with the announcement timing is output from directional speakers 93L and 93R at any announcement timing. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a speaker.

  A so-called pachislot machine is provided with a speaker that outputs a production sound according to the progress of the game. The production sound output from the speaker plays a role of enhancing the liveliness of the hall and enhancing the interest of the player.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that can adjust the volume of a speaker in three stages. Patent Document 2 discloses a display device for a gaming machine having a selection switch capable of adjusting the volume. Further, Patent Document 3 discloses a gaming machine provided with a volume switch so that the player is not operated without permission. Patent Document 4 discloses a gaming machine capable of adjusting the sound volume in a plurality of stages by digital processing. Further, Patent Document 5 discloses a gaming machine capable of adjusting the volume by a touch panel operation. Patent Document 6 discloses a gaming machine that includes a headphone terminal and that can adjust the volume output from the headphone terminal. Patent Document 7 discloses a gaming machine in which the volume can be adjusted by switching sound volume data. Patent Document 8 discloses a gaming machine that is provided with a volume adjustment button that can be operated by a player, and that allows the player to adjust the volume within a limited range.

JP-A-6-31055 JP 7-299239 A JP 2001-112912 A JP 2001-178869 A JP 2002-143372 A JP 2004-97288 A JP 2004-129897 A JP 2004-215805 A

  By the way, there is a request from the player that he wants to set the notification sound to his / her preference because he / she does not want to miss the notification sound for notifying the winning of a bonus or the like, or does not want to listen to other players.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of satisfying a player's desire for notification sound.

Means and effects for solving the problems

  The gaming machine of the present invention includes a housing, a first speaker that outputs effect sound, a second speaker that outputs a plurality of notification sounds, and an effect sound output that outputs the effect sound from the first speaker. Means volume adjusting means for adjusting the volume of the effect sound, notification sound output means for outputting each notification sound from the second speaker, and a plurality of notification sounds. It has a notification sound setting means associated with any one of the sound output conditions, and a notification sound volume adjustment means provided outside the casing and individually adjusting the sound volume of each notification sound.

  According to the above configuration, the volume of the effect sound output from the first speaker can be adjusted by a hall clerk who can operate the inside of the gaming machine, while each output from the second speaker The sound output condition and volume of the notification sound can be individually set by the player. As a result, the hall side may be able to output the production sound at a volume that does not kill the liveliness of the hall, while the player can output sound conditions that correspond to each notification sound adjusted to the desired volume. You may be able to listen at. Thus, since the player can set the notification sound to his / her preference, the player may be able to satisfy the player's desire for the notification sound.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention further includes a reset unit that associates each notification sound with each sound output condition and changes the volume of each notification sound to an initial setting value when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It may be. According to the above configuration, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the correspondence between each notification sound and each sound output condition and the volume of each notification sound are changed to the initial setting values, so that the game is changed over time. In some cases, an opportunity for setting a notification sound can be suitably given to each person.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention may further include an input unit that receives an input from the outside, and the reset unit may establish that the predetermined condition is that the input unit has received a predetermined input. According to the above configuration, for example, when the input unit receives an input to change to the initial setting value, the association between each notification sound and each sound output condition and the volume of each notification sound are set to the initial setting value. Be changed. In this way, by reflecting the player's intention, the player's desire for the notification sound may be further satisfied.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the reset unit may establish that the predetermined condition is satisfied that a predetermined time has elapsed since the game ended. According to said structure, when predetermined time passes after a game is complete | finished, the correlation of each notification sound and each sound output condition and the volume of each notification sound are changed to an initial setting value. As described above, when the game is not being performed, by changing to the initial setting value, it may be possible for the player who will perform the next game to start the game from the state of the initial setting value.

  An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a so-called “pachislot machine”, and a specific winning mode is established based on the symbols displayed by stopping the variable display of a plurality of symbols. In addition, the change display can be stopped by the player's operation. The gaming machine plays a game using a game medium such as a coin or a medal, a game ball, a token, etc., or a card or the like that stores information on the game value given to or given to the player. In the following description, it is assumed that medals are used.

(Mechanical configuration of the gaming machine 1)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the gaming machine 1. A liquid crystal display device 5 is installed in front of a cabinet 2 as a casing forming the entire gaming machine 1. As will be described later, the liquid crystal display device 5 is configured so that a plurality of symbols of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R arranged on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 5 can be visually recognized, and an effect image or the like by a character or the like can be displayed. It is possible to display. In the present embodiment, the case where the liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the front surface of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R will be described. However, in the present invention, the position where the liquid crystal display device 5 is provided is particularly limited. Is not to be done.

  The cabinet 2 is comprised by the box 2a and the door frame 2b provided in the box 2a so that rotation was possible. Specifically, the box body 2a and the door frame 2b are connected by a hinge (not shown) on one side surface (left side in FIG. 1), and the door frame 2b can be opened and closed with respect to the box body 2a by using the hinge as a fulcrum. Yes. The door frame 2b is fixed to the box 2a by locking a door opening / closing / unlocking device 28 described later.

  Three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 5. Each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has a symbol row formed of a plurality of symbols on its outer peripheral surface. The symbol row consists of a plurality of types of symbols with code numbers “00” to “20”. Specifically, the pattern includes “red 7”, “blue 7”, “cherry”, “bell”, “watermelon”, and “Replay”. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rpm). “Red 7” and “Blue 7” in the symbol sequence are set as constituting a specific winning mode. Here, the specific winning mode means a winning mode in which a bonus of BB (big bonus) or RB (regular bonus) described later is established.

  In addition, a touch panel 101 as an input unit is provided on the front side of the liquid crystal display device 5. Various inputs are performed by pressing a predetermined portion of the touch panel 101 by the player.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the liquid crystal display device 5 includes a front panel 51 including a display window 51 a that is a region where a pattern or the like is not formed and a pattern formation region 51 b that is a region where a pattern or the like is formed. Have. A setting button 61 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, an effect image (not shown), and the like can be viewed from the front of the cabinet 2 through the display window 51 a of the liquid crystal display device 5. Each of the symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has a total of nine symbols, three on the reel 3L, 3C, and 3R in the vertical direction from the front of the cabinet 2 through the display window 51a of the liquid crystal display device 5. Is visible. In addition, five pay lines are set corresponding to the stop positions of the nine symbols that can be visually recognized. That is, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d that horizontally traverse three symbols arranged in the vertical direction are provided, and a cross down line 8a and a cross up line 8e that traverse diagonally.

  By operating a 1-BET button 11 and a maximum BET button 12, which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22, one winning line is provided (only the center line 8c). When two bets are made (the 1-BET button 11 is operated twice (pressed) or two medals are inserted), three (in addition to the center line 8c, the top line 8b, the bottom line 8d), the maximum number (this embodiment) In the case of 3 bets), 5 (3 cross-line 8a and cross-up line 8e) are activated in addition to 3 (2 bets). The winning lines 8a to 8e are related to success or failure of the winning combination. Specifically, the winning combination of the predetermined combination is established by stopping and displaying the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination in a predetermined position corresponding to any activated winning line. Will be. In the following description, the activated winning line may be referred to as an activated line.

  On the back side of the pattern formation area 51b, there are a game start display lamp 25, a hit display lamp (so-called “WIN lamp”) 17, a medal insertion lamp 24, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, and a maximum BET lamp 9c. Various lamps and various display units such as a payout number display unit 18, a credit display unit 19, and an accessory operation (bonus) number display unit 20 are provided. These lamps and the display unit can also be visually recognized from the front of the cabinet 2 through the liquid crystal display device 5 in the same manner as the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are lit according to the number of medals (hereinafter, also referred to as BET number) bet to play one game (unit game). Note that one game ends when all 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 or RB is internally won, and is also turned on when a BB or RB winning is established. The internal winning means that a winning combination that can be won is lottery by a CPU 31 described later, and the lottery performed by the CPU 31 is called an internal lottery. An internal winning combination that is won internally is called an internal winning combination. The medal insertion lamp 24 blinks when the medal insertion is acceptable. The game start display lamp 25 is lit when at least one of the pay lines 8a to 8e is activated.

  The payout number display unit 18 displays the number of payout medals at the time the winning is established, the credit display unit 19 displays the number of stored medals, and the bonus number display unit 20 displays the RB. The number of possible games and the number of possible RB game winnings are displayed. These display units consist of a 7-segment display.

  Here, FIG. 2 shows a notification sound selection screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 when the player presses a location corresponding to the setting button 61 of the touch panel 101. In this notification sound selection screen, notification timing buttons 62a to 62f such as a BB notification timing button 62a composed of characters “BB notification” and notification sound buttons 63a such as a notification sound A button 63a composed of characters “notification sound A”. To 63f, an enter button 64a, and an end button 64b are displayed.

  On the notification sound selection screen, any one of the notification timing buttons 62 a to 62 f and any one of the notification sound buttons 63 a to 63 f are selected by pressing the touch panel 101, and then correspond to the determination button 64 a of the touch panel 101. When the location is pressed, one notification timing (sound output condition) corresponding to the selected notification timing button is associated with one notification sound corresponding to the selected notification sound button. Each button that has been selected but not associated may be configured to be displayed in black and white reversed.

  One notification timing corresponding to the BB notification timing button 62a is a timing at which a BB winning is established. Similarly, one notification timing corresponding to the bell notification timing button 62c is a timing at which a bell winning is established. One notification sound associated with one notification timing is output from directional speakers 93L and 93R described later at the notification timing. For example, when the timing when the BB winning is established and the notification sound D are associated, the notification sound D is output from the directional speakers 93L and 93R at the timing when the BB winning is established.

  FIG. 3 shows a volume determination screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 when a portion corresponding to the determination button 64 a of the touch panel 101 in FIG. 2 is pressed. In this volume determination screen, the notification timing button and the notification sound button associated with each other in FIG. 2, the sound increase button 66a composed of characters “UP”, and the sound decrease button 66b composed of characters “DOWN” Buttons 66 a and 66 b), a volume image 65 that displays the sound volume in five levels from “1” to “5”, and a determination button 67. In FIG. 3, the RB notification timing button 62 b composed of the characters “RB notification” and the notification sound C button 63 c composed of the characters “notification sound C” are associated with the notification timing button and the notification sound associated with each other in FIG. 2. It is displayed as a button.

  On the volume determination screen, when the location corresponding to the volume adjustment buttons 66a and 66b of the touch panel 101 is pressed, the volume of one notification sound associated with one notification timing on the notification sound selection screen in FIG. It is adjusted in 5 stages. Thereafter, a volume corresponding to the determination button 67 on the touch panel 101 is pressed to determine the volume of the notification sound. The currently selected volume (“3” in FIG. 3) is displayed in black and white inversion in the volume image 65.

  Thereby, for example, when the BB winning is established and the notification sound D are associated with each other, and “4” is determined as the volume of the notification sound D, the timing at which the BB winning is established, The notification sound D having the volume “4” is output from the directional speakers 93L and 93R.

  When the location corresponding to the enter button 67 on the touch panel 101 is pressed on the volume determination screen in FIG. 3, the screen returns to the notification sound selection screen in FIG. 2. Thereby, the player can continue to associate other notification sounds with other notification timings. Then, when the location corresponding to the end button 64b of the touch panel 101 is pressed on the notification sound selection screen of FIG. 2, the notification sound selection screen is erased and the game is returned to the game.

  In this way, the player may be able to listen at the notification timing corresponding to each notification sound adjusted to the desired volume. That is, since the player can set the notification sound to his / her preference, the player's desire for the notification sound may be satisfied.

  FIG. 4 shows a liquid crystal display between unit games when a predetermined time (1 hour in the present embodiment) elapses after the setting related to the notification sound is made on the screen shown in FIGS. The continuation confirmation screen displayed on the apparatus 5 is shown. In this continuation confirmation screen, there are a character image 68 composed of the characters “Do you want to continue the current setting?”, A continuation button 69 a composed of the characters “Continue”, and a cancel button 69 b composed of the characters “Do not continue”. Is displayed.

  When the location corresponding to the continuation button 69a of the touch panel 101 is pressed on the continuation confirmation screen, the setting regarding the notification sound executed on the notification sound selection screen of FIG. 2 and the sound volume determination screen of FIG. The continuation confirmation screen is deleted. Thereby, the player can continue to play the game with the setting contents set by the player. On the other hand, when the location corresponding to the stop button 69b of the touch panel 101 is pressed, the association between each notification timing and each notification sound and the volume of each notification sound are changed to the initial set values, and then the continuation confirmation The screen is erased.

  Thus, when the location corresponding to the stop button 69b of the touch panel 101 is pressed, the association between each notification timing and each notification sound and the volume of each notification sound are changed to the initial setting values. In this way, by reflecting the player's intention, the player's desire for the notification sound may be further satisfied.

  In addition, when the continuation confirmation screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, no game is played, and after that, a predetermined time (10 minutes in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the continuation confirmation screen without playing a game. ) Has passed, the correspondence between each notification timing and each notification sound and the volume of each notification sound are changed to the initial setting values even if the continuation button 69a and the stop button 69b are not operated. The continuation confirmation screen is cleared.

  Thus, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the game ended, the association between each notification timing and each notification sound and the volume of each notification sound are changed to the initial set values. As described above, when the game is not being performed, by changing to the initial setting value, it may be possible for the player who will perform the next game to start the game from the state of the initial setting value.

  As described above, when a portion corresponding to the stop button 69b of the touch panel 101 is pressed or a predetermined time has elapsed after the game ends, the association between each notification timing and each notification sound and each notification Since the sound volume is changed to the initial setting value, there is a case where an opportunity for setting the notification sound can be suitably given to each player who changes over time.

  Returning to FIG. 1, a pedestal portion 10 having a horizontal surface is formed below the liquid crystal display device 5, and a medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal portion 10, and on the left side of the pedestal portion 10. , 1-BET button 11 and maximum BET button 12 are provided. The 1-BET button 11 makes one of the credited medals bet on the game by one pressing operation, and two of the credited medals by two pressing operations. The number of bets on the game. The maximum BET button 12 sets the maximum number of bets that can be bet on one game (in this embodiment, three) as the bet number on the game. By operating the BET buttons 11 and 12, the above-described pay lines 8a to 8e are activated.

  A stored medal settlement button 14 (hereinafter referred to as a C / P button 14) is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal unit 10 to switch credit / payout of medals acquired by the player by a push operation. When “payout” is selected by switching the C / P button 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 in 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 credits in a memory (for example, a RAM 33 described later) provided in the gaming machine 1.

  A start lever 6 for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a player's operation is attached to the right side of the C / P button 14 so as to be rotatable within a predetermined angular range. Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3R, and 3C are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10, respectively.

  On the right side of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, a door opening / closing release device 28 (hereinafter referred to as an opening / closing device 28) is provided, and this opening / closing device 28 uses a predetermined key. When the door frame 2b is unlocked by turning to the right, the game is stopped, and the door frame 2b is locked by turning to the left. The opening / closing device 28 releases the stop at the same time as locking. Here, “stopping” refers to a state where the game cannot be performed (stopped state). The opening / closing device 28 is operated by a store clerk having a predetermined key.

  As shown in FIG. 5, which shows the inside of the gaming machine 1, the door frame 2 b has a speaker as an effect volume adjusting means for adjusting the volume of effect sounds output from speakers 21 L and 21 R described later. A volume 95 is provided so as to be operable by a hall clerk. Here, in the present embodiment, the effect sound is a sound (BGM) mainly intended to increase the liveliness of the hall.

  Returning to FIG. 1, on the left and right above the cabinet 2, the speakers 21L and 21R as the first speakers that output the production sound and the directional speakers 93L and 93R as the second speakers that output various notification sounds. Are provided. The directional speakers 93L and 93R are directional to the player so that the notification sound to be output can be easily heard by the player. As described above, the volume of the effect sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R is adjustable by the speaker volume 95 provided inside the cabinet 2 so that it can be operated by a hall clerk. The volume of various notification sounds output from the speakers 93L and 93R can be individually set by the player on the volume determination screen of FIG.

  Thus, while the volume of the effect sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R can be adjusted by a hall clerk or the like that can operate the inside of the gaming machine 1, each output from the directional speakers 93L and 93R The volume of the notification sound can be individually set by the player. Thereby, while the hall side may be able to output the production sound at a volume that does not kill the liveliness of the hall, the player may be able to listen to each notification sound adjusted to the preferred volume. is there.

  Between these two sets of speakers, a payout table panel 23 is provided for displaying a combination of winning symbols, a medal payout number, and the like. An LED lamp 29 is provided above the two sets of speakers and the payout table panel 23.

(Electric configuration of gaming machine 1: main control circuit 71)
Operation of the gaming machine 1 configured as described above is controlled by a main control circuit 71 provided on the main board and a sub control circuit 72 provided on the sub board, as shown in FIG. The main control circuit 71 shown in FIG. 6 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are main board side storage means.

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generator 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be sampled. The random number generator 36 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range. The sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the random numbers sampled by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32.

  As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  Various information is temporarily stored in the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. For example, the game state, the number of medals inserted in one game, the number of medals paid out in one game, and the like are stored.

  On the other hand, the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 stores the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R according to the operation of the probability lottery table and the stop button that are used for determination of random number sampling that is performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation). Various data tables such as a stop table group for determining a stop mode, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the like are stored. The ROM 32 stores a program for executing each processing routine such as a main routine described later.

  The main actuators whose operation is controlled by the control signal from the microcomputer 30 include various lamps (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c, WIN lamp 17, medal insertion lamp 24, A game start display lamp 25), various display units (payout number display unit 18, credit display unit 19, bonus number display unit 20) and medals are stored, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41. There are a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 and stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R that rotationally drive the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  Furthermore, a motor drive circuit 39 that drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 that drives and controls the hopper 40, a lamp drive circuit 45 that drives and controls various lamps, and a display unit that drives and controls various display units A drive circuit 48 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31 via the I / O port 38. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31, and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main control circuit 71 is connected to input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for generating a control command. Main input signal generating means include a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11S, a maximum BET switch 12S, a C / P switch 14S, a inserted medal sensor 22S, a reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 47, and a payout completion signal. There is a circuit 44. These are also connected to the CPU 31 via the I / O port 38.

  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 46 generates a reel stop signal in accordance with the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 47 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 44 generates a signal for detecting the completion of medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

(Electric configuration of the gaming machine 1: sub-control circuit 72)
The main control circuit 71 is connected to the sub control circuit 72 so that commands and information can be output in one direction. As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control circuit 72 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on control commands (commands) from the main control circuit 71, output control of effect sounds from the speakers 21L and 21R, and directional speakers. Output control of notification sound from 93L / 93R and output control of light from the LED lamp 29 are performed.

  The sub-control circuit 72 is configured on a sub-board different from the main board constituting the main control circuit 71, and includes a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “sub-microcomputer”) 73 as a main component, and displays on the liquid crystal display device 5. An image control circuit 81 for controlling the sound, a first sound source IC 78 for controlling the production sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R, a first power amplifier 79 as an amplifier, and a first sound for controlling the notification sound output from the directional speakers 93L and 93R. Two sound source ICs 91, a second power amplifier 92 as an amplifier, a first variable resistor 96 that changes the amplification factor of the first power amplifier 79, a second variable resistor 94 that changes the amplification factor of the second power amplifier 92, An LED driving circuit 77 for driving the LED lamp 29 and an interface to which a pressing position signal from the touch panel 101 is inputted. And a circuit 102.

  The sub microcomputer 73 includes a sub CPU 74 that performs a control operation in accordance with a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, a program ROM 75 serving as a sub board-side storage unit, and a work RAM 76. The program ROM 75 stores control programs such as a setting process routine executed by the sub CPU 74 and an effect process routine (not shown).

  The work RAM 76 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 74 executes the control program. The work RAM 76 stores various data such as the internal winning combination received from the main control circuit 71 and the type of stop table corresponding to the internal winning combination. In addition, the work RAM 76 stores notification sound settings executed by the player.

  The sub control circuit 72 does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but may be configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the sub CPU 74.

  The image control circuit 81 includes an image control IC 82, an image control work RAM 83, an image ROM 86, and a video RAM 87. The image control IC 82 determines the display contents on the liquid crystal display device 5 according to the image control program based on the parameters set by the sub microcomputer 73. The image control work RAM 83 is configured as temporary storage means (buffer) when the image control program is executed by the image control IC 82. The image ROM 86 stores image data for forming the setting button 61, an effect image (not shown), and the like. The video RAM 87 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 82 forms an image.

  The sub CPU 74 displays the notification sound selection screen of FIG. 2 and the volume determination screen of FIG. 3 on the liquid crystal display device 5 and accepts an input from the touch panel 101, thereby associating each notification timing with each notification sound and each Set the volume of the notification sound. Further, the sub CPU 74 displays the continuation confirmation screen of FIG. 4 on the liquid crystal display device 5 and each notification timing that is already set when a predetermined condition such as reception of a predetermined input from the touch panel 101 is satisfied. Are associated with each notification sound and the volume of each notification sound is changed to an initial set value.

  A speaker volume 95 is connected to the first variable resistor 96. The volume of the effect sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R is adjusted by operating the speaker volume 95 by a hall clerk or the like. A sub CPU 74 is connected to the second variable resistor 94. The sub CPU 74 adjusts the volume of various notification sounds output from the directional speakers 93L and 93R by adjusting the second variable resistor 94.

(Game state)
The gaming machine 1 configured as described above causes four types of game states to appear: “general game state”, “internal winning state”, “RB game state”, and “BB general game state”. Each of these “four types” of game states basically includes the types of roles that may be won internally, the probability of internally winning replays, the types of bonuses that can be established, and internal winnings. It is distinguished by the relationship with winning a prize.

  The “general gaming state” basically means a gaming state in which an expected value of a so-called “participation rate” (a gaming value given to a player with respect to a unit gaming value bet on a game) is smaller than “1”. This is a gaming state that is most disadvantageous for the player as compared to other gaming states.

  “Internal winning state” occurs when “BB” or “RB” is won internally and “BB or RB” is not won in “General gaming state”, and basically corresponds to BB or RB over one or more games. This is a gaming state in which the symbol combinations to be performed are allowed to line up along the winning line. When BB and RB are internally won in the “general gaming state”, the internal winning combination is set as a carryover combination and is carried over to the subsequent games. Here, the carry-over of the internal winning combination means that the BB and RB can be won even if the BB and RB are not internally won in the next and subsequent games. Specifically, in the internal winning state, BB and RB are not won internally, but when the internal winning combination is “None”, BB and RB can be won.

  The “BB general gaming state” occurs when the player wins the BB and wins the BB in the “general gaming state” or the “internal winning state”. The BB winning is established by arranging “red 7-red 7-red 7” or “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” along the active line in the “general gaming state” or the “internal winning state”. The “BB general gaming state” ends when 30 small-games or 3 RBs (regular bonus) are consumed. The “BB general gaming state” may be ended when the payout of a predetermined number of medals is completed.

  The “RB gaming state” has a higher expected value of the payout rate than the “general gaming state”, and is the most advantageous gaming state for the player as compared to other gaming states. The “RB gaming state” is generated when an RB (regular bonus) is won in the “general gaming state”, “internal winning state”, or “BB general gaming state”. The RB winning is established by arranging “red 7-red 7-blue 7” along the active line in “general gaming state”, “internal winning state” or “BB general gaming state”. The establishment of RB winning in the “BB general gaming state” is generally referred to as “JACIN”, and the subsequent game is referred to as “JAC game”. The transition between the game states is performed when a combination of bonus symbols is displayed on the winning line.

(Pattern combination and number of payouts)
Next, a description will be given of the relationship between the gaming state, the symbol combination indicating the winning, and the number of medals paid out. In the general gaming state and the internal winning state, "BB", "RB", "re-play (replay)", "Watermelon small part", "Bell small part" and "Cherry small part" are awarded. there is a possibility. “BB” is established by arranging “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” or “red 7-red 7-red 7” along the active line. “RB” is established by arranging “red 7-red 7-blue 7” along the active line. The number of medals to be paid out at this time is “0”. Further, “replay” is established by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay”. When a re-game winning is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals. In the case of a watermelon small part, a bell small part, and a cherry small part, six, ten, and six medals are paid out, respectively.

  In the BB general gaming state, there is a possibility of winning a prize in RB, replay (replay), watermelon small part, bell small part, and cherry small part. In the BB general gaming state, there is no case where a BB is won. In the RB gaming state, there is a possibility of winning a watermelon small part, a bell small part, or a cherry small part. In the case of a watermelon small part, a bell small part, and a cherry small part, six, ten, and six medals are paid out, respectively. Further, in the RB gaming state, there is no case where “BB”, “RB” and “replay (replay)” are won.

(Operation of gaming machine 1: main control circuit 71)
In the above configuration, the control operation of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to the main routine shown in FIG.

  First, when the power is turned on, the gaming machine 1 is in a state where a game can be executed by executing the main routine of FIG. 8 in the main control circuit 71, and an effect processing routine (not shown) is executed in the sub control circuit 72. By executing, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays effect images and the like, outputs effect sound from the speakers 21L and 21R, and outputs notification sound from the directional speakers 93L and 93R. Or the output of light by the LED lamp 29, or the state in which these can be performed.

(Operation of main control circuit 71: main routine)
When the main routine is executed by the main control circuit 71, as shown in FIG. 8, first, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (S1). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the predetermined stored contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (S2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program for the next game, etc. I do. Next, the CPU 31 stands by until there is an input from the inserted medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11S and 12S (S3). Thereafter, a medal insertion signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and it is determined whether or not the start switch 6S is turned on by operating the start lever 6 (S4).

  If it is determined that the start switch 6S is not turned on (S4: NO), the process waits for input by repeating S4. If it is determined that the start switch 6S is turned on (S4: YES), a reel rotation process is performed (S5), and a reel rotation signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Thereafter, random numbers for lottery are extracted (S6). Then, the gaming state in the current game is confirmed and set by executing the gaming state monitoring process (S7). That is, the game state of the current game is set to any one of the general game state, the BB general game state, the RB game state, and the internal winning state, and a game state signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Further, probability lottery processing is performed (S8), and an internal winning combination is determined. Then, an internal winning combination signal corresponding to the determined internal winning combination is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72.

  Subsequently, stop table selection processing is executed (S9). Specifically, a specific stop table group is selected using the type of internal winning combination. The stop table group is used when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped in the subsequent reel rotation stop processing. Here, the stop table signal is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. Next, a reel rotation stop process is executed (S10). That is, the sliding frame number determination process is performed to determine the number of sliding frames at the timing when any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is pressed or when the automatic stop timer becomes “0”. Specifically, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the determined (selected) stop table, the determined internal winning combination, and the like. Subsequently, the reel corresponding to the stop button for which the stop operation has been performed is rotated by the number of sliding frames and then stopped. Note that a reel stop signal (left, middle, right) is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 every time the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is operated and the corresponding reel stops. Further, when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, an all-reel stop signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72.

  Next, the CPU 31 makes a winning determination (S11). The winning determination is to identify a winning combination (a winning combination) based on a stop mode of each symbol of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R on the center line 8c. Then, the winning signal is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. The sub-control circuit 72 outputs the notification sound associated with this timing from the directional speakers 93L and 93R at the set volume at the timing when the winning is established. Thereafter, credit or payout of the acquired medal is performed (S12). Specifically, when a medal is acquired by winning, the payout number display unit 18 displays the acquired number of medals. Then, by switching the C / P button 14 by the player, it is determined whether to credit the acquired medal into the gaming machine 1 or pay out the medal from the medal payout exit 15. The credited medal can bet by pressing the BET buttons 11 and 12 in the next game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is “BB general gaming state” or “RB gaming state” (S13). When it is determined that the gaming state is not “BB general gaming state” or “RB gaming state” (S13: NO), it is subsequently determined whether or not the gaming state is “general gaming state” (S14). . If it is determined that the game is in the “general gaming state” (S14: YES), the process returns to S2. If it is determined that the game is not in the “general gaming state” (S14: NO), that is, if it is in the “internal winning state”, it is next determined whether or not BB and RB have been won in the current game (S15). ).

  If it is determined that BB and RB are not won (S15: NO), the process returns to S2. If it is determined that BB or RB has been won (S15: YES), the carryover combination storage area is cleared and the carryover of the carryover combination is terminated (S16). Then, the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag is turned on (S17), and the process returns to S2. The BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are flags for determining whether the gaming state is the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state.

  In S13, when it is determined that the gaming state is “BB general gaming state” or “RB gaming state” (S13: YES), “game number check process” of bonus (BB, RB) is performed (S18). . In this “game number check process”, the number of times the RB gaming state has occurred, the number of games in the BB general gaming state, the number of winnings in the RB gaming state, and the number of games in the RB gaming state are checked, and the BB general gaming state and RB Transition (set) of gaming state between gaming states is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the bonus is over (S19). Specifically, after the BB winning is established, whether the number of wins is 8 or the number of games is 12 in the third RB gaming state, or is the number of games is 30 in the BB general gaming state Determine whether or not. In addition, after “RB7-Red 7-Blue 7” is arranged along the active line, after the RB winning is established, whether or not the number of winnings is 8 times or the number of games is 12 times in the RB gaming state. Determine. As a result, when it is determined that the bonus is not finished (S19: NO), the process returns to S2. On the other hand, if it is determined that the bonus has ended (S19: YES), a bonus end signal is output to the sub-control circuit 72 (S20), and the BB operating flag or RB operating flag is turned off (S21). Return to S2.

(Operation of gaming machine 1: sub-control circuit 72)
When various processes are executed by the main routine in the main control circuit 71, results and contents corresponding to the processes are input to the sub-control circuit 72 as commands and data. In the sub control circuit 72, an effect processing routine or the like (not shown) is executed independently. Then, an effect image or the like based on the command is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 by executing the effect processing routine. For example, when a command indicating the insertion of medals is input, an effect image that prompts the user to operate the start lever 6 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. In addition, with the effect from the liquid crystal display device 5 or independently, the effect by the output of light from the LED lamp 29, the effect by the output of the effect sound from the speakers 21L and 21R, and from the directional speakers 93L and 93R An effect is produced by outputting a notification sound.

(Operation of sub-control circuit 72: setting processing routine)
Further, in the sub control circuit 72, the setting process routine of FIG. 9 is executed in parallel with the above-described effect process routine.

  That is, when the setting process routine is executed, as shown in FIG. 9, first, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not a portion corresponding to the setting button 61 of the touch panel 101 has been pressed (A1). If it is determined that the part corresponding to the setting button 61 on the touch panel 101 is not pressed (A1: NO), the process waits for the setting button 61 to be pressed by repeating A1. On the other hand, when it is determined that the portion corresponding to the setting button 61 of the touch panel 101 is pressed (A1: YES), the notification sound selection screen of FIG. 2 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (A2). And it is determined whether the location corresponding to the end button 64b of the touch panel 101 was pressed (A3).

  When it is determined that the portion corresponding to the end button 64b of the touch panel 101 is not pressed (A3: NO), it is determined whether any notification timing is selected by the player's touch panel operation (A4). ). If it is determined that any notification timing is not selected (A4: NO), the process returns to A3. On the other hand, if it is determined that any notification timing has been selected (A4: YES), it is determined whether any notification sound has been selected (A5). If it is determined that any notification sound is not selected (A5: NO), the process returns to A3. On the other hand, if it is determined that one of the notification sounds has been selected (A5: YES), it is determined whether or not a location corresponding to the determination button 64a of the touch panel 101 has been pressed (A6).

  When it is determined that the portion corresponding to the determination button 64a of the touch panel 101 is not pressed (A6: NO), the process returns to A3. On the other hand, when it determines with the location corresponding to the determination button 64a of the touch panel 101 having been pressed (A6: YES), the selected notification timing and the selected notification sound are matched (A7). Then, the volume determination screen of FIG. 3 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (A8).

  Then, it is determined whether or not a portion corresponding to the volume adjustment buttons 66a and 66b on the touch panel 101 has been pressed (A9). When it is determined that the location corresponding to the volume adjustment buttons 66a and 66b on the touch panel 101 is pressed (A9: YES), the volume of the notification sound is adjusted (A10). Specifically, when a location corresponding to the sound increase button 66a of the touch panel 101 is pressed, the volume is increased, and when a location corresponding to the sound reduction button 66b of the touch panel 101 is pressed, the volume is increased. Decrease.

  When it is determined that the location corresponding to the volume adjustment buttons 66a and 66b on the touch panel 101 is not pressed (A9: NO), or whether the location corresponding to the enter button 67 on the touch panel 101 is pressed after A10 Is determined (A11). When it is determined that the portion corresponding to the enter button 67 on the touch panel 101 is not pressed (A11: NO), the process returns to A9. On the other hand, if it is determined that the location corresponding to the determination button 67 on the touch panel 101 has been pressed (A11: YES), the volume of the notification sound is determined (A12), and the process returns to A2.

  In this way, the player may be able to listen at the notification timing corresponding to each notification sound adjusted to the desired volume. That is, since the player can set the notification sound to his / her preference, the player's desire for the notification sound may be satisfied.

  In A3, when it is determined that the portion corresponding to the end button 64b of the touch panel 101 is pressed (A3: YES), the notification sound selection screen is deleted from the liquid crystal display device 5 (A13), and the timer is started ( A14), return to A1.

(Operation of sub-control circuit 72: setting change processing routine)
Further, in the sub control circuit 72, the setting change processing routine of FIG. 10 is executed in parallel with the effect processing routine and the setting processing routine.

  That is, when the setting change processing routine is executed, as shown in FIG. 10, first, the sub CPU 74 measures a predetermined time (1 hour in this embodiment) by the timer started at A14 in FIG. It is determined whether or not (B1). When it is determined that the timer has not measured the predetermined time (B1: NO), B1 is repeated to wait for measurement of the predetermined time. On the other hand, when it is determined that the timer has measured the predetermined time (B1: YES), the continuation confirmation screen of FIG. 4 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (B2). And it is determined whether the location corresponding to the continuation button 69a of the touch panel 101 was pressed (B3).

  If it is determined that the location corresponding to the continuation button 69a of the touch panel 101 has been pressed (B3: YES), the continuation confirmation screen is deleted from the liquid crystal display device 5 (B4), the timer is reset (B5), and B1 Return to. Thereby, the setting regarding the notification sound previously executed by the player is continued. On the other hand, if it is determined that the part corresponding to the continuation button 69a of the touch panel 101 is not pressed (B3: NO), it is determined whether or not the part corresponding to the stop button 69b of the touch panel 101 is pressed (B6). ).

  When it is determined that the portion corresponding to the stop button 69b of the touch panel 101 is not pressed (B6: NO), it is determined whether or not the game is being played (B7). If it is determined that the game is in progress (B7: YES), the process returns to B3. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not being played (B7: NO), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (10 minutes in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the continuation confirmation screen was displayed (B8). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the continuation confirmation screen was displayed (B8: NO), the process returns to B3.

  If it is determined in B6 that the location corresponding to the cancel button 69b of the touch panel 101 has been pressed (B6: YES), or if it is determined in B8 that a predetermined time has elapsed since the continuation confirmation screen was displayed. (B8: YES), the association between each notification timing and each notification sound and the volume of each notification sound are changed to the initial setting values (B9).

  Thus, when the location corresponding to the stop button 69b of the touch panel 101 is pressed, the association between each notification timing and each notification sound and the volume of each notification sound are changed to the initial setting values. In this way, by reflecting the player's intention, the player's desire for the notification sound may be further satisfied.

  In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the game ended, the association between each notification timing and each notification sound and the volume of each notification sound are changed to the initial setting values. As described above, when the game is not being performed, by changing to the initial setting value, it may be possible for the player who will perform the next game to start the game from the state of the initial setting value.

  As described above, when a portion corresponding to the stop button 69b of the touch panel 101 is pressed or a predetermined time has elapsed after the game ends, the association between each notification timing and each notification sound and each notification Since the sound volume is changed to the initial setting value, there is a case where an opportunity for setting the notification sound can be suitably given to each player who changes over time.

  Then, the continuation confirmation screen is deleted from the liquid crystal display device 5 (B10), the timer is stopped (B11), and the process returns to B1.

(Outline of this embodiment)
As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a housing (such as the cabinet 2), the first speakers (such as speakers 21L and 21R) that output effect sounds, and the first that outputs a plurality of notification sounds. Two speakers (directional speakers 93L, 93R, etc.), effect sound output means (sub CPU 74, first sound source IC 78, first power amplifier 79, etc.) for outputting effect sounds from the first speaker, and the inside of the housing Effect volume adjusting means (speaker volume 95, first variable resistor 96, etc.) for adjusting the volume of the effect sound, and notification sound output means (sub CPU 74, Second sound source IC 91, second power amplifier 92, and the like) and notification sound setting means (sub CPU 74, touch panel 101, i) for associating each notification sound with one of a plurality of sound output conditions (notification timing). Interface circuit 102, liquid crystal display device 5, image control circuit 81, setting processing routine of FIG. 9, and the like, and notification volume adjusting means (sub CPU 74) provided outside the casing and individually adjusting the volume of each notification sound. , Touch panel 101, interface circuit 102, liquid crystal display device 5, image control circuit 81, second variable resistor 94, setting processing routine of FIG. 9, and the like).

  According to the above configuration, the volume of the effect sound output from the first speaker can be adjusted by a hall clerk or the like who can operate the inside of the gaming machine 1 and is output from the second speaker. The sound output condition and volume of each notification sound can be individually set by the player. As a result, the hall side may be able to output the production sound at a volume that does not kill the liveliness of the hall, while the player can output sound conditions that correspond to each notification sound adjusted to the desired volume You may be able to listen at. Thus, since the player can set the notification sound to his / her preference, the player may be able to satisfy the player's desire for the notification sound.

  Moreover, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the reset means (which associates each notification sound with each sound output condition and changes the volume of each notification sound to an initial setting value) The sub CPU 74, the touch panel 101, the interface circuit 102, the liquid crystal display device 5, the image control circuit 81, the setting change processing routine of FIG. According to the above configuration, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the correspondence between each notification sound and each sound output condition and the volume of each notification sound are changed to the initial setting values, so that the game is changed over time. In some cases, an opportunity for setting a notification sound can be suitably given to each person.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment further includes an input unit (such as the touch panel 101) that receives an input from the outside, and the reset unit has a predetermined condition that the input unit has received a predetermined input It is configured to be established. According to the above configuration, for example, when the input unit receives an input to change to the initial setting value, the association between each notification sound and each sound output condition and the volume of each notification sound are set to the initial setting value. Be changed. In this way, by reflecting the player's intention, the player's desire for the notification sound may be further satisfied.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the reset means is configured such that a predetermined condition is satisfied when a predetermined time has elapsed after the game has ended. According to said structure, when predetermined time passes after a game is complete | finished, the correlation of each notification sound and each sound output condition and the volume of each notification sound are changed to an initial setting value. As described above, when the game is not being performed, by changing to the initial setting value, it may be possible for the player who will perform the next game to start the game from the state of the initial setting value.

(Modification of this embodiment)
The embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but only specific examples have been illustrated, and the present invention is not particularly limited. Specific configurations and the like can be appropriately changed in design. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the notification sound is configured to be output from the directional speakers 93L and 93R at the timing when the winning of the internal winning combination is established, but is not limited to this configuration. The sound may be output at the timing when the internal winning combination is determined in accordance with the start of the unit game.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment may include the following configuration in addition to or in addition to the configuration in the above-described embodiment.

  That is, the gaming machine has a game value providing means for providing a player with a game value when a predetermined game result is displayed, and an internal winning combination for determining a predetermined combination as an internal winning combination based on a game start command signal. Specific to the determination means, the stop control means for displaying the winning mode on the variation display means based on the internal winning combination, the effect display control means for displaying the effect mode related to the game on the effect display means, and the game result display means Before the game result is displayed, the notice display control means for displaying the notice mode on the notice display means that the specific game result may be displayed, and the specific game result is displayed on the game result display means. Before the display, a notification display control means for displaying a notification mode on the notification display means that a specific game result is displayed, a display control means for controlling display of the game result display means, and a game result display means Is a display stop command means provided at a position where the player can operate to output a stop command signal for stopping the variable display of part or all of the variable display means, and an internal winning combination determining means for a predetermined unit game. Internal winning combination carry-over means to carry over a specific combination determined as an internal winning combination as an internal winning combination in the next unit game, and a specific to store and store a specific combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means as an internal winning combination There may be provided at least one combination accumulating unit and at least one accumulated specific combination winning unit that uses a specific combination stored and stored by the specific combination storing unit as an internal winning combination.

  Here, the above-mentioned “game result display means” includes a change display means, an effect display means, a notice display means, and the like. They may be separate display devices, or may be predetermined display units (sprites, 3D objects having different depths) provided in a single display device. Further, they may be displayed in an overlapping manner. Furthermore, one or more sounds, 1 or more lights, 1 or more colors, 1 or more images, 1 or more odors, etc., one or more feels (vibration, pressure) The player may be notified by a plurality or all of them.

  The “game value giving means” includes advantageous state generating means such as a program for giving (paying out) game values (coins), and also includes payout of award media, recording on a magnetic card, and game score addition.

  The “display control means” includes a stop control means, an effect display control means, a notification display control means, and the like. It may be provided on a single substrate, may be provided on a plurality of separate substrates, or the stop control means may be provided on the same substrate as the internal winning combination determining means. Furthermore, the effect display control means and the notification display control means may be provided on a separate board from the internal winning combination determining means (may be separate).

  The “variable display means” displays a still image, a moving image, and the like, and is composed of one or a plurality of symbol display units that display a moving display using a reel or a disk, and variably display or stop a plurality of types of symbols. . For example, a pachislot machine or video slot symbol, a pachinko special symbol, a sound diagram, a judgment symbol, or the like is displayed. Moreover, what is necessary is just to display a specific winning mode as a game result.

  The “display stop command means” may output a signal for stopping one, a plurality, or all of the variable display, such as an effect display means, a fluctuation display means, a notice display means, etc. One may be provided corresponding to the part (the display part is a symbol display part or the like). Alternatively, a plurality of display units may be provided corresponding to one display unit (the display unit is a symbol display unit or the like).

  The “advantageous state generating means” may be anything as long as it continues to be advantageous to the player during a plurality of game units. For example, a program for performing generation determination, continuation determination, midway end determination, generation, continuation, end, and the like. The “internal winning combination determining means” includes an internal winning combination lottery means, an internal winning combination carry over means, a specific combination accumulating means, an accumulated specific combination winning means, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the “game machine” includes a pachinko machine, a pachislot machine, a video slot, and the like. The “game result” includes a winning mode, a losing mode, a production mode, a notification mode, and the like. The “specific winning mode” includes a specific symbol display (“3”, “7”, etc.), a specific symbol combination display (“777”, “776”, etc.), and a specific symbol among a plurality of symbols. Contains (single cherry, double cherry, etc.).

  The “disappearance mode” includes modes other than the winning mode displayed on the variation display means, the production mode, the notification mode, and the like. The “predetermined game result” includes a winning mode and the like. “Direction mode” is a mode in which waiting for customers, during game, between games, winning (front, middle, rear), advantageous state (front, middle, rear), etc., or their game information (game guidance) Including the notification mode and other modes, characters such as “big hit”, “bonus”, “out”, and the number of continuations of the advantageous state are also included.

  The “notice mode” includes a mode for notifying a player that a predetermined internal winning combination or a specific internal winning combination may be determined, a mode for notifying a player, and a production mode thereof. . “Do n’t you? ","bell? ], "A big hit win? ], “Bonus winning? ], "Game procedure navigation function win? ”Etc. are also included. The “notification mode” is a mode in which the player is notified that a predetermined internal winning combination or a specific internal winning combination has been determined, or a predetermined internal winning combination or a specific internal winning combination is not determined. This includes a mode for notifying the player of this, and a production mode. “Big hit confirmed”, “Bonus confirmed”, “Outgoed confirmed”, “Bell confirmed”, “Game procedure navigation function win? ”Etc. are also included.

  “Aspect” includes one or more symbol (moving / still) images, one or more character (moving / still) images, one or more background (moving / still) images, one or more balloons (moving / still) ) Image, one or more characters, one figure, predetermined operation of one or more movable objects, etc. One or more lamps are lit, blinking, etc. One or more speaker sounds are included. “Game information” includes game concept (background), game rules, operation explanation, reach eyes, chance eyes, explanation of roles / replays, explanation of advantageous states (BB, RB, etc.), advantageous states (BB, RB, etc.) , Probability, number of games elapsed since a predetermined time (bonus, BB, RB, predetermined operation, etc.).

  The “game start command means” includes a start lever, a switch such as a spin button, a game medium input, a symbol start port (gate), and the like. The “display stop command means” includes a button, a lever, a program (time measuring means), and the like. “Design display means” includes CRT, LCD, plasma display, 7-segment display, dot matrix, lamp, LED, fluorescent lamp, EL, electronic paper, flexible LED, flexible liquid crystal, liquid crystal projector, reel, disk, movable object, etc. including. The thing with which they were provided in plural, the thing with which they were combined, etc. are included.

  The “internal winning combination” includes one or more combinations determined as an internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means from a plurality of combinations. The “winning combination” includes a combination in which a winning mode corresponding to the internal winning combination is displayed. “Game value” includes payout of award media (coins, medals, game balls), game result storage media (predetermined writing to a magnetic card, etc., replay, score addition, occurrence of advantageous state, etc.) (Prize medium) ”includes coins, medals, game balls, money, banknotes, magnetic cards, and the like.

  In addition, one or more of the following may be applied as a combination in a pachislot or the like. A single bonus or internal winning combination in which the probability that the small winning combination is determined to be an internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means is high for only one unit game (1 game). Regular bonus that determines the chance that the small role will be determined as an internal winning combination only during multiple unit games, and the probability that the internal winning combination determination means determines the regular bonus as an internal winning combination only during multiple unit games An internal winning combination navigating function for notifying information regarding the big bonus having a high probability and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means before the operation of the display stop command means by the player. A push order navigating function for notifying information related to the stop pattern selected by the stop pattern selecting means before the player operates the display stop command means. A game procedure navigation function for notifying a game procedure that is advantageous to a player.

  For example, the internal winning combination navigating function described above is a reel stop pattern (for example, the first left reel is first notified before the left, middle, and right reel stop buttons corresponding to the left reel, middle reel, and right reel are stopped. , Then stop the middle reel, and finally stop the right reel, similarly left reel stop → right reel stop → middle reel stop pattern, middle reel stop → right reel stop → left reel stop pattern, 6 types of left reel stop → left reel stop → right reel stop pattern, right reel stop → left reel stop → middle reel stop pattern, right reel stop → middle reel stop → left reel stop pattern, etc.) In addition, a reel stop navigating function or the like in which a predetermined winning mode is obtained in the fluctuation display means by stopping the right reel stop button is included. The reel stop navigation function is a predetermined time (for example, first, second, third, etc.) without navigating the stop order of all reels (including image display means for variably displaying symbols other than reels). It also includes a navigation function for notifying the player of the reel to be stopped. In addition, the variable display means may include a predetermined winning mode when the reel is stopped in a state where a predetermined symbol is displayed on the reel to be stopped a predetermined time. Also included is a function for stopping a symbol with a minimum movement (or a substantially minimum fluctuation) from an output of a stop command signal from a display stop command means by a player, and a replay that can start a game of one unit game without inserting a game medium.

  In addition, one unit game may be applied to one of the following, for example. From the output of the game start command signal from the game start command means to the display of the game result. From the operation of the start lever until the game result is displayed on the fluctuation display means (predetermined display means). From the operation of the start lever until a specific display (for example, specific character information, a specific character, a specific image) is displayed on a predetermined display means. It is configured to output a game start command signal when the bet button is operated by the player, or when the game medal is inserted by the player, etc., and the change display means from the operation of the bet button or the insertion of the game medal Until the game result is displayed. It is configured to output a game start command signal when the bet button is operated by the player, or when a game medal is inserted by the player, etc., and a predetermined display is made from the operation of the bet button or insertion of the game medal. Until a specific display is displayed on the means. From the time when the symbol starting means for outputting the game start command signal detects winning or passing of a game medium (for example, a game ball) until the game result is displayed on the fluctuation display means (predetermined display means). A specific display (for example, specific character information, specific character, specific image) is displayed on the predetermined display means after the symbol starting means for outputting the game start command signal detects winning or passing of the game medium. Until. In addition, a plurality of unit games of continuous or intermittent multiple times may be applied to the plurality of unit games.

  Furthermore, the present invention is applicable not only to the above-described actual machines such as pachislot machines and pachinko machines, but also to game programs that execute the operation of actual machines such as these pachislot machines for a home game machine. Can be applied to play the game. In that case, a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

The perspective view of a gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the display state of a liquid crystal display device. Explanatory drawing which shows the display state of a liquid crystal display device. Explanatory drawing which shows the display state of a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the inside of a game machine. The block diagram which shows the structure of a main control circuit. The block diagram which shows the structure of a sub control circuit. The figure which shows the flowchart of a main routine. The figure which shows the flowchart of a setting process routine. The figure which shows the flowchart of a setting change process routine.

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1 gaming machine 2 cabinet 5 liquid crystal display device 21L, 21R speaker 74 sub CPU
78 First sound source IC
79 First power amplifier 81 Image control circuit 91 Second sound source IC
92 Second power amplifier 93L, 93R Directional speaker 94 Second variable resistor 95 Speaker volume 96 First variable resistor 101 Touch panel 102 Interface circuit

Claims (4)

A housing,
A first speaker for outputting a production sound;
A second speaker that outputs a plurality of notification sounds;
Effect sound output means for outputting the effect sound from the first speaker;
Effect volume adjusting means provided inside the housing for adjusting the volume of the effect sound;
Notification sound output means for outputting each notification sound from the second speaker;
Notification sound setting means for associating each notification sound with one of a plurality of sound output conditions;
Notification volume adjusting means provided outside the housing and individually adjusting the volume of each notification sound;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a reset unit that changes the association between each notification sound and each sound output condition and the volume of each notification sound to an initial setting value when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Gaming machine. It further has an input means for receiving input from the outside,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the reset means establishes that the predetermined condition is that the input means has received a predetermined input. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the resetting means establishes the predetermined condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the game ended.

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