JP2012192110A - Pachinko game machine and game hall facility - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine allowing a game player to catch voice notification well in a game hall without impairing amusement of games.SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine includes a signal input means for receiving input of a prescribed signal from the outside of the machine so as to temporarily reduce the sound volume of acting voice or temporarily make the acting voice mute when receiving the prescribed signal for suppressing the acting voice via the signal input means. With this configuration, suppression of the acting voice results in reliably passing on the notification content to the game player when notifying important information with voice in the game hall, and results in that the game player can enjoy the game with the acting voice in original sound volume after finishing voice notification because the acting voice is temporarily suppressed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine including a speaker that outputs a production sound, and a game hall facility including the pachinko gaming machine.

  A conventional pachinko gaming machine includes a speaker that outputs a production sound in accordance with the game, and the entertainment of the game is enhanced by the production sound flowing from the speaker. The volume of such a speaker can usually be adjusted by game hall staff and players. Also known is one that can adjust the volume according to the ambient noise level (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-68037 A

  As described above, pachinko gaming machines that can adjust the volume of the production audio are known, but these can only adjust the volume of the production audio according to the player's preference and the surrounding noise level. It is. When the volume of the production sound is low, the game is lacking in excitement, so most of the game venues and players set the volume high. Always sounds loud.

  As described above, in the conventional amusement hall, there is a problem that it is difficult to listen to the voice announcement in the hall because the production voice flows at a high volume. If it is less important, such as an event notice, there is no problem even if you miss it, but you must be sure to tell the player about what is important, such as an announcement when a disaster occurs.

  The present invention has been made in view of the present situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can appropriately listen to the voice notification of the game hall without impairing the fun of the game.

  The present invention includes a speaker that outputs a production sound in accordance with a game, a sound control unit that controls sound output of the speaker, and a signal input unit that receives an input of a predetermined signal from outside the machine, When the audio control unit receives a predetermined production audio suppression signal via the signal input unit, the audio control unit temporarily reduces the volume of the production audio or temporarily controls the production sound to be muted. It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized by having contents.

  In such a configuration, when important information is notified by voice, a pachinko gaming machine is transmitted by transmitting a production voice suppression signal from the equipment of the gaming hall to the signal input terminal of the pachinko gaming machine in the hall. Therefore, it is possible to reduce or mute the volume of the production voice, and to reliably convey important voice information to the player.

  In the present invention, when the voice control unit receives a predetermined notification voice control signal via the signal input unit, the voice control unit outputs a predetermined notification voice stored in the storage unit in advance from the speaker, and While outputting the sound, a configuration is proposed in which the volume of the production sound is temporarily reduced, or a control content is provided to temporarily mute the production sound. In such a configuration, the announcement voice can be heard from the front of the player, which is most easily heard by the player, by flowing the announcement voice from the speaker of the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, even if the content of the announcement voice is the same, different voices can be played for each model, so there is an advantage that it is easy to attract the player's attention by playing the announcement voice according to the characteristics of the model. In addition, by outputting the announcement sound and suppressing the production voice on the same pachinko machine, it is easy to synchronize the production volume of the production voice with the period in which the announcement sound is played, and the volume reduction period of the production voice is reduced. There is also an advantage that it can be kept to a minimum.

  In the present invention, a configuration is proposed in which the notification voice calls the player to stop fraud. Examples of fraudulent acts include an act of excessively vibrating the machine base. In addition, a configuration is also proposed in which the notification voice notifies the player of the occurrence of a disaster. Specifically, it is possible to notify the occurrence of an earthquake or fire.

  In the present invention, the volume reduction of the production voice based on the production voice suppression signal or the announcement voice control signal is not limited to uniformly reducing the volume of the production voice, It includes those that lower or mute, and those that lower or mute only the volume of a specific type of production sound.

  Another aspect of the present invention is a game hall facility comprising the pachinko gaming machine and a production voice suppression device that transmits a production voice suppression signal to the pachinko gaming machine. According to such a game hall facility, it is possible to make the player surely hear the voice notification of the game hall using the pachinko gaming machine.

  Further, in such a game hall facility, the pachinko gaming machine includes signal output means for outputting a predetermined jackpot signal to the outside when a jackpot is generated, and a plurality of pachinko gaming machines are based on the jackpot signal. The pachinko game is configured to detect the occurrence of a big hit, and is configured to be able to instruct the production voice suppression device to transmit a production voice suppression signal. When the occurrence of a big hit of one pachinko gaming machine is detected, the pachinko game A configuration is proposed that includes a jackpot voice enhancement device that instructs the production voice suppression device to transmit a production voice suppression signal to a pachinko gaming machine adjacent to the machine. In such a configuration, when a big hit occurs in a pachinko machine in the game hall, at least the directing sound of the pachinko gaming machine adjacent to the machine base is turned down or muted. It is possible to make the production voice according to the above stand out without increasing the volume.

  As described above, according to the present invention, when important information is notified, an effect sound suppression signal is transmitted from outside the machine to a pachinko machine, and the effect sound of the pachinko machine is temporarily transmitted. It is possible to make sure that the player can listen to important voice information by suppressing the voice information. On the other hand, in the present invention, the production sound is only temporarily suppressed, so that after the voice notification is finished, the player can enjoy the game with the production sound at the original volume.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 10. (A) is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and (b) is an enlarged view of a portion A of (a). It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit which controls a game. It is a timing chart which shows the volume control aspect of the voice for production. It is the schematic of the game hall equipment 70.

  Embodiments of the present invention are described according to the following examples.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes an outer frame 2 that is fixed to a game hall facility, and a gaming machine body 3 that covers a front opening of the outer frame 2. The gaming machine body 3 includes a front frame 5 in which a game board 10 is attached to a substantially circular opening at the upper center, and one side edge of the front frame 5 opens and closes to the outer frame 2 via hinge members 4 and 4. It is pivotally possible. In addition, an upper tray 7 and a lower tray 8 are vertically arranged at the lower portion of the front frame 5, and a launching handle 9 is projected on the right side of the lower tray 8. The speakers 6 a to 6 c according to the present invention are provided at a total of three locations on both the upper side and the lower center of the front frame 5.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 12 for rolling the game ball down is defined on the front surface of the game board 10. A resin center case 13 is disposed from the center to the right side of the game area 12. The center case 13 is provided with an image display 14 having a display screen 15. The image display 14 mainly displays effect images, and includes a CRT, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL, and the like. In addition to the image display 14, the center case 13 includes an effect LED (light emitting diode) 16 that emits light during an effect, a winning device 17 a, an effect accessory 18 that is rotationally driven during the effect, and a special symbol display device 19. Etc. are assembled. In the game area 12, various game members such as winning devices 17 b, 17 c, 17 d, gate devices 21, and game nails 20 are provided around the center case 13.

  In addition, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 3 (a), a plurality of board cases 22 containing electronic boards are arranged. The electronic boards housed in the board case 22 are interconnected by a wire harness (not shown). Here, the sound source control board 66 provided on the left side of the back of the gaming machine is provided with an adjustment knob 24 for adjusting the volume of the production sound output from the speakers 6a to 6c, as shown in FIG. It is exposed from the substrate case 22. In addition, the external terminal board 69 provided at the lower right side on the back side of the gaming machine includes a number of connectors for outputting signals to the external device and connectors for inputting signals from the external device. The production audio suppression signal and the like according to the present invention are input to the external terminal board 69 from outside the apparatus, and the jackpot signal according to the present invention is output from the external terminal board 69 to the outside of the apparatus.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 has the same game content as an existing general pachinko gaming machine. That is, when a game ball wins a winning opening provided in the winning device 17b, the special symbol display device 19 blinks and the special symbol is variably displayed, and the variability display stops after a certain period of time. And when the stop mode of the special symbol at the time of the variable stop is a predetermined jackpot mode, the jackpot game in which the winning device 17c having the jackpot is opened and closed for a predetermined time is executed.

  The display screen 15 of the image display 14 displays effect images such as symbols and characters as the game progresses. For example, while the special symbol is variably displayed, the effect symbol is variably displayed on the display screen 15, and occasionally a reach effect image, a notice effect image, etc. are displayed, thereby raising the player's expectation for the big hit. . In addition, during the big hit game, a big hit effect image is displayed on the display screen 15 to excite the big hit game. In parallel with the display of the effect image, the effect LED 16 emits light and blinks, and the effect accessory 18 is driven at an appropriate timing. Further, in parallel with these, the production sound is sequentially output from the speakers 6a to 6c, so that a great production in which images, light, sound, and the like are combined is performed.

  Next, a control circuit for controlling the game operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control board 60 constituting the microcomputer is provided with a board circuit for controlling the game operation and the like of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 60 performs overall control of the game. On the substrate circuit, a central control CPU for main control is arranged. In this central control CPU for main control, a storage device ROM that stores an operation program used for arithmetic processing and a storage device RAM that can read and write necessary data at any time are unilaterally provided with information specifying addresses for reading and writing data. Are connected via an address bus (not shown) for transmitting data to and from a data bus (not shown) for exchanging data, and constitute a board circuit of the main control board 60.

  The storage device ROM stores a control program and various tables for determining a lottery winning determination, a production mode, and the like. On the other hand, the storage device RAM is provided with a storage area for temporarily storing sphere detection signals from various sphere detection switches, a register area constituting various timers, random number counters, count counters, and a work area. It has been.

  Further, the board circuit of the main control board 60 is provided with a clock device (not shown) that outputs a predetermined clock pulse, and is connected to the main control central control unit CPU. The main control central processing unit CPU performs arithmetic processing in a time series by clock pulses at regular intervals, and sequentially executes a series of processing operations. Also connected is a timer TM that counts the clock pulses output by the clock device and measures the time.

  Here, the central control unit CPU for main control and each central control unit CPU installed on each control board 62 to 68 to be described later are an arithmetic unit coupled with an arithmetic unit (ALU) for processing predetermined data, It is composed of a register for storing data to be inputted to and outputted from this arithmetic unit and a read instruction, a decoder for decoding the instruction, and the like. Then, the central control CPU for main control outputs data or commands generated in a predetermined format to the three control boards 62, 63, 64, 68, and the center of these control boards 62, 63, 64, 68. The control device CPU processes and executes predetermined control according to this data and the like.

  The board circuit of the main control board 60 is provided with an input port (not shown) and an output port (not shown) through which the main control central control unit CPU performs data communication with peripheral devices. The control command from the main control board 60 is connected to the input ports of the effect control board 62, the symbol control board 63, the payout control board 64, and the launch control board 68 via the. In addition, the winning devices 17a to 17d, the gate device 21 and the like are connected to the input port of the main control board 60 through the board relay board 61. Then, every 2 ms, the main control board 60 checks the game ball detection state of each switch incorporated therein, and when there is a game ball detection, the ball detection signal is waveform-shaped by the waveform shaping circuit, and the main control center The information is input to the control device CPU and the information is stored in the storage device RAM. The main control board 60 is connected to electric winning devices 17a to 17c, production effects 18 and the like via the board relay board 61, and the main control central control unit CPU has a predetermined output. When conditions are selected, the solenoids and motors built in these are activated.

  The effect control board 62 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the overall effects executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. This board circuit includes a storage device ROM in which fixed data relating to a variety of rendering modes is stored, a storage device RAM in which necessary data can be read and written, an input port, The output port is connected. An output port of the effect control board 62 is connected to an image control board 65 for controlling the image display 14, a sound source control board 66 for controlling sound effects, and a light source control board 67 for controlling effects by LED lamps. When the effect command from the main control board 60 is input to the input port, the effect control board 62 performs calculation processing in the effect control central control unit CPU and executes the effect mode instructed by the effect command. The control command is transmitted to the image control board 65, the sound source control board 66, and the light source control board 67.

  The image control board 65 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the display mode of the image display 14. This substrate circuit includes a storage device ROM that stores fixed data related to a display mode, a storage device RAM that can read and write necessary data, an input port, The output port is connected. The image control board 65 performs arithmetic processing on the data or command input from the effect control board 62 via the input port in the central control device CPU for image control, and outputs data for displaying a predetermined display mode to the image display 14. To do.

  The sound source control board 66 is provided with a board circuit for controlling production sound output from the speakers 6a to 6c. This circuit board includes a storage device ROM for storing fixed data such as operation programs and audio data, a storage device RAM for reading and writing necessary data, and an input port. And the output port are connected. The sound source control board 66 performs arithmetic processing on the data or command input from the effect control board 62 through the input port by the central control unit CPU for sound source control, and sends predetermined audio data from the output port to the speakers 6a to 6c. Output to. That is, the sound source control board 66 constitutes a voice control unit according to the present invention, and the storage device ROM that stores voice data constitutes a storage unit of the voice control unit.

  The light source control board 67 is provided with a board circuit for controlling a number of effect LEDs 16 arranged in the gaming machine body 3. In this circuit board, fixed data such as an operation program and a light emission pattern for causing the effect lamp to emit light in accordance with a predetermined light emission mode is stored in the central control unit CPU for controlling the light source for controlling lighting and blinking of the effect LED 16. A storage device ROM, a storage device RAM for reading and writing necessary data, and an input port and an output port. The light source control board 67 is a central control unit CPU for controlling the light source, and performs arithmetic processing on data or commands input from the effect control board 62 through the input port, and sends predetermined light data through the output port. The effect LED 16 is output to a light source operation board provided with a driver for emitting light, and the light source operation board lights and blinks various effect LEDs 16.

  The symbol control board 63 is provided with a substrate circuit for controlling the special symbol display device 19. This board circuit is a fixed data such as an operation program or a light emission pattern for causing the LED to emit light in accordance with a predetermined light emission mode to the symbol control central control device CPU that controls lighting, blinking, etc. of the LED of the special symbol display device 19. Is connected to a storage device ROM, a storage device RAM for reading and writing necessary data, and an input port and an output port. The symbol control board 63 is a symbol control central control unit CPU that performs arithmetic processing on data or commands input from the main control board 60 via the input port, and sends predetermined optical data via the output port. Then, the LED of the special symbol display device 19 is outputted to a symbol operation board provided with a driver for emitting light, and this symbol operation board lights and blinks the LED of the special symbol display device 19.

  The payout control board 64 is provided with a board circuit for controlling payout of game balls such as rental balls and prize balls. This board circuit operates various solenoids such as a ball rental unit and a prize ball unit to control the supply of a predetermined ball and a prize ball to a payout control central control unit CPU. A storage device ROM that stores fixed data such as a ball number pattern, a storage device RAM that reads and writes necessary data such as ball count data, and an input port and an output port are connected to each other. The payout control board 64 performs arithmetic processing in the payout control central control unit CPU according to data or commands input from the main control board 60, and transmits predetermined data to the payout relay board via the output port. Various solenoids such as a ball rental unit and a prize ball unit are operated according to the data, and a predetermined ball rental or prize ball is paid out. Also, the payout control board 64 is connected to a prepaid card unit, which is an external device that reads and writes a prepaid card storing a game ball rental, via a CR connection board that relays data processing of the prepaid card. The remaining ball data of game balls are exchanged.

  The launch control board 68 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the launch device. This substrate circuit is configured by connecting a storage device ROM in which an operation program and the like are stored, a storage device RAM in which input / output signals and the like are temporarily stored, and an input port and an output port. A voltage signal corresponding to the current angle of the firing handle 9 is input to the input port of the firing control board 68 from a rotation angle detection sensor built in the firing handle 9. A launch device is connected to the output port of the launch control board 68, and the launch control board 68 intermittently drives a rotary solenoid built in the launch device with a voltage intensity corresponding to an input signal from the launch handle 9. By doing so, the game ball is hit and fired in succession at a strength corresponding to the current angle of the launch handle 9.

  Further, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes the external terminal board 69 for inputting / outputting signals to / from an external device. The external terminal board 69 is connected to the output port of the main control board 60, and the main control board 60 can output various game information to the outside via the external terminal board 69. Yes. For example, when a big hit occurs, the main control board 60 outputs a big hit signal indicating the occurrence of the big hit to the outside of the machine to notify the data display unit or the like of the occurrence of the big hit. The external terminal board 69 is also connected to the input port of the sound source control board 66 so that a signal related to audio control input from the external device can be transmitted to the sound source control board 66 through the external terminal board 69. It is configured. That is, the external terminal board 69 constitutes a signal input means according to the present invention.

  Below, the structure which concerns on the principal part of this invention is demonstrated.

  The production sound according to the present invention is output from three speakers 6a to 6c arranged in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the speakers 6 a to 6 c are connected to the sound source control board 66, and the sound output from the speakers 6 a to 6 c is controlled by the sound source control board 66. The storage device ROM of the sound source control board 66 stores a large amount of production sound data. In accordance with a control signal from the production control board 62, necessary production sound data is developed in the RAM and each of the speakers 6a to 6c. To cause the speakers 6a to 6c to output required production sounds.

  The sound source control board 66 can control the volume level of the production sound output from the speakers 6 a to 6 c in three stages of “mute”, “small”, “medium”, and “large”. Then, the production sound is not output at all, and the volume of the production sound of each of the speakers 6a to 6c is increased as the volume level is changed from “low” to “high”. The volume level is set to “small”, “medium”, or “large” by the adjustment knob 24 provided on the sound source control board 66.

  In addition to the production audio data, two types of announcement audio data are stored in the storage device ROM of the sound source control board 66. The first announcement voice data prompts the user to stop the illegal act of hitting the table and shaking it, “Do not hit the table”. The second announcement voice data is to call the player about the occurrence of an earthquake saying, “An earthquake occurred nearby. Be careful of strong shaking.” This announcement sound is output from the speakers 6a to 6c only when a control signal is input from outside the apparatus, unlike the production sound. Also, the volume of the announcement sound is always output at a higher volume regardless of the volume level of the production sound. In addition, the voice of the voice actor in charge of the production voice of the model is used as the announcement voice. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the notice voice is differentiated from other models, and the player's attention can be strongly attracted to the notice voice by associating it with the production voice of the model.

The external terminal board 69 is provided with four signal input connectors, and the following four types of signals are transmitted from the outside of the machine to the sound source control board 66 via the external terminal board 69. Has been.
・ Sound suppression signal for first effect ・ Sound suppression signal for second effect ・ First notification sound control signal ・ Second notification sound control signal

  When the sound source control board 66 receives the first effect sound suppression signal, the sound source control board 66 temporarily lowers the volume level of the effect sound set by the adjustment knob 24 by one step. For example, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the volume level is set to “high”, the volume level is set to “middle” that is one level lower while the first effect sound suppression signal is received. " When the volume level is set to the minimum level “low”, the production sound is muted while the first production sound suppression signal is received. The reduction or mute of the production sound is continued while the first production sound suppression signal is received, and the production sound is output at the original volume level when the first production sound suppression signal disappears.

  On the other hand, when the sound source control board 66 receives the second effect sound suppression signal, as shown in FIG. 5B, the effect sound is muted regardless of the set sound volume level of the effect sound. The mute of the effect volume is continued until the second effect sound suppression signal disappears. When the signal disappears, the mute state is canceled, and the output of the effect sound is resumed at the set sound volume level. As described above, the second effect sound suppression signal strongly suppresses the effect sound compared to the first effect sound suppression signal, and is suitable for making a relatively important in-field announcement. Yes.

  The first notification sound control signal is for outputting the first notification sound from the speakers 6 a to 6 c of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, when the sound source control board 66 receives the first announcement voice control signal, the sound source control board 66 sets the volume level of the production sound while receiving the signal, as shown in FIG. 5C. 1 step down. Furthermore, while receiving the first notification sound control signal, the sound source control board 66 repeatedly outputs the first notification sound “Please do not hit the table” from the speakers 6a to 6c.

  The second notification sound control signal is for outputting the second notification sound from the speakers 6 a to 6 c of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, when the sound source control board 66 receives the second notification sound control signal, the sound source control board 66 sets the volume level of the production sound while the signal is being received, as shown in FIG. 5 (d). Regardless of the mute status. Furthermore, while receiving the second notification sound control signal, the sound source control board 66 outputs a second notification sound “Such as an earthquake occurred nearby. Output repeatedly from 6c.

  Next, an embodiment of the game hall facility 70 having the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The game hall facility 70 according to the embodiment includes a plurality of game islands 72. A plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 are fixed to each gaming island 72. A data display unit 74 is disposed at a position directly above each pachinko gaming machine 1, and a card unit 75 is provided adjacent to each pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The game hall facility 70 includes a stand management device 78 provided for each pachinko gaming machine 1, an island management device 79 provided for each game island 72, and a central management device provided in a management office of the game hall. 80. The game hall facility 70 includes a LAN (local area network) 71 installed in the game hall. The management devices 78, 79, and 80 are connected to the LAN 71 and can communicate with each other.

  One stand management device 78 is provided for each pachinko gaming machine 1. The table management device 78 is connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the data display unit 74, and receives a big hit signal output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the data display unit 74. The stand management device 78 also receives sales information output from the card unit 75. Then, the table management device 78 transmits these received signals to the island management device 79. In addition, when the base management device 78 receives a predetermined control signal from the central management device 80 or the like via the LAN 71, the stand management device 78 transmits a production voice suppression signal and a notification voice control signal to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the data display unit 74. To do. That is, the stand management device 78 constitutes an effect sound suppression device according to the present invention.

  One island management device 79 is provided for each amusement island 72. The island management device 79 is connected to a plurality of table management devices 78 and relays communication between these devices and the central management device 80. The island management device 79 can be installed not only on a game island for pachinko machines but also on a game island for slot machines.

  The central management device 80 includes a hall server 81 that is communicably connected to each island management device 79 and a hall computer 82 that is connected to the hall server 81. Here, the hall server 81 receives various information output from the plurality of island management devices 79 and stores data for each gaming island 72 and each pachinko gaming machine 1. The hall computer 82 manages the various devices of the amusement hall facility 70 in an integrated manner, and includes a monitoring system 85 including a monitoring camera for photographing the inside of the amusement hall, and an emergency earthquake warning receiver 86 for receiving the earthquake early warning. Are also connected. A game shop clerk can read out the data stored in the hall server 81 using the hall computer 82 and can check the video of the surveillance camera.

  The data display unit 74 is provided on the gaming island 72 at a position directly above each pachinko gaming machine 1, and displays various information to the player. The data display unit 74 is directly connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the table management device 78, relays the big hit signal output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the table management device 78, and the table management device 78 outputs it. The production voice suppression signal and the announcement voice control signal are relayed to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In addition, the game hall facility 70 includes an on-site broadcasting microphone device 83 installed in a management office or the like, and an on-site speaker 84 that is installed at various locations in the venue and that amplifies the sound of the on-site broadcasting microphone device 83. . Here, the on-site broadcasting microphone device 83 is connected to the LAN 71, and controls each stand management device 78 in the field by a control signal, so that it is used for the first effect for all pachinko gaming machines 1 in the field. The audio suppression signal and the second production audio suppression signal can be transmitted. In other words, according to this configuration, when the game hall staff announces highly important information, the game room staff operates the on-site broadcasting microphone device 83 to adjust the volume of the production sound of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the hall. By suppressing the information, the player can be surely heard the information notified by voice.

  Further, in such a game hall facility 70, the hall computer 82 stores a table of installation locations and network addresses of the respective management devices 78 installed in the venue, and controls each of the management devices 78 via the LAN 71 according to a control signal. By controlling, it is configured to be able to transmit the first notification voice control signal and the second notification voice control signal to any pachinko gaming machine 1 in the hall.

  Specifically, when a staff of the game hall finds a player who is hitting a table by the monitoring system 85, the hall computer 82 is operated to manage the table connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1. By controlling the device 78, the speaker 6a to 6c of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is caused to output a notification sound “Do not hit the table” to warn the player who is hitting the table. Can do. Since the notification sound is output from the speakers 6a to 6c located in front of the player, the player has a high deterrence against fraudulent acts, and at the same time as the output of the notification sound, for the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 By suppressing the sound volume, it is possible to make the announcement sound stand out and provide an effective warning to the player.

  Further, in the game hall facility 70, when the hall computer 82 receives the earthquake early warning via the earthquake early warning receiver 86, the hall computer 82 controls all the table management devices 78 in the hall to each pachinko gaming machine 1. On the other hand, the second announcement voice control signal is transmitted. For this reason, when an earthquake early warning is issued at such a playground facility 70, an announcement sound “Earthquake occurred nearby. Be careful of strong shaking.” From each pachinko machine 1 in the hall immediately. Thus, the player who is playing the game can watch out for the earthquake without delay. Since the announcement sound is output from the speakers 6a to 6c located in front of the player, it is easy for the player to hear. Also, the announcement sound of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output simultaneously with the output of the announcement sound. Since the volume is muted, the player will not miss the earthquake occurrence information.

  The hall computer 82 is configured to be able to receive the jackpot signal output from each pachinko gaming machine 1 via the LAN 71. When the jackpot signal is received, the hall computer 82 outputs the jackpot signal to the adjacent pachinko gaming machines 1 that output the jackpot signal. An effect sound suppression signal is transmitted for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), and the sound of the effect sound of the adjacent machines is reduced for a certain time. In this way, the hall computer 82 can emphasize the production sound of the machine base where the big hit has occurred without lowering the volume by lowering the production sound of the adjacent machine base, and the player who won the big hit Can be stimulated strongly without increasing the noise level. That is, the jackpot speech enhancement apparatus according to the present invention is configured by the hall computer 82.

  It should be noted that the pachinko gaming machine and the playground equipment of the present invention can be variously modified within the scope of the present invention without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, the production sound suppression signal is transmitted to the sound source control board 66 via the external terminal board 69. The signal may be directly input to the sound source control board 66, or the production sound suppression signal may be transmitted to the main control board 60 or the production control board 62 that controls the sound source control board 66 upstream.

  In the above embodiment, while the production sound suppression signal is being received, the production sound is reduced or muted. For example, once the production sound suppression signal is received, Silence may be continued for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds).

  Further, the notification sound that the pachinko gaming machine outputs by receiving the notification sound control signal is not limited to the aspect of the embodiment, and the content and type thereof can be changed as appropriate.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 6a-6c Speaker 22 Board case 24 Adjustment knob 66 Sound source control board 69 External terminal board 70 Amusement hall equipment 78 Unit management device 81 Hall server 82 Hall computer 83 In-house broadcasting microphone device 84 In-situ speaker 85 Surveillance system 86 Emergency Earthquake early warning receiver

Claims (6)

A speaker that outputs sound for production in accordance with the game, audio control means for controlling the audio output of the speaker, and signal input means for receiving a predetermined signal input from outside the machine,
When the sound control means receives a predetermined effect sound suppression signal via the signal input means, the sound control means temporarily lowers the volume of the effect sound or temporarily turns the effect sound into a mute state. A pachinko machine characterized by having control contents.   When the voice control unit receives a predetermined notification voice control signal via the signal input unit, the voice control unit outputs a predetermined notification voice stored in the storage unit in advance from the speaker and outputs the notification voice. 2. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a control content for temporarily reducing the volume of the production voice or temporarily turning off the production voice.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the notification voice calls the player to stop fraud.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the notification voice notifies the player of the occurrence of a disaster.   A game hall comprising: the pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4; and a production voice suppression device that transmits a production voice suppression signal to the pachinko gaming machine. Facility. The pachinko gaming machine includes signal output means for outputting a predetermined jackpot signal to the outside when a jackpot occurs,
Based on the jackpot signal, it is configured to detect occurrence of a jackpot of a plurality of pachinko gaming machines, and is configured to be able to instruct transmission of a voice suppression signal for performance to the voice suppression device for performance. A jackpot voice emphasizing device for instructing the production voice suppression device to transmit a production voice suppression signal to a pachinko gaming machine adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine when a big hit occurrence of the gaming machine is detected is provided. Item 6. Amusement hall equipment according to item 5.

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