JP2018050753A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of increasing an interest in a game.SOLUTION: A sub control CPU can adjust sound volume when executing a sound performance on the basis of operation of an operation button. In addition, the sub control CPU generates an initialization flag on condition that a standby time has elapsed from transition to the standby state to input of a bet command. The sub control CPU can control to execute a sound performance with the sound volume adjusted by the operation of the operation button. On the other hand, when inputting the bet command, when the initialization flag is generated, a control to change the sound volume to a predetermined sound volume to execute a sound performance can be performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in pachinko machines and slot machines, which are a type of gaming machine, various effects such as image display, sound output, and lamp light emission have been performed in order to improve the interest in gaming.

  Some of these gaming machines are configured to be able to arbitrarily change the effect intensity such as the volume and the amount of light in the effect. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the volume of the production can be changed according to the operation of the operation means. According to this, the entertainment with respect to a game can be improved by performing an effect with an appropriate sound volume.

JP 2007-135676 A

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the gaming machine is not operated for a predetermined time, the effect strength (volume) is changed to the initial state so that the effect strength (volume) is changed to the initial state. The timing to determine and the timing to actually change the effect intensity to the initial state are the same or substantially the same timing. However, in such a gaming machine, when it is determined to change the effect strength to the initial state, it may be not always appropriate to change the effect strength immediately. For such a gaming machine, it has been desired that the timing of changing the effect strength can be devised so that the effect can be executed with an appropriate effect strength and the interest in the game is improved.

  The present invention has been made in view of such conventional techniques, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in games.

  A gaming machine for solving the above-described problems is capable of performing an effect execution means capable of executing an effect, an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, and an operation for adjusting the effect intensity when executing a predetermined effect. Operating means and information generating means for generating information, wherein the information generating means is on condition that a specific period has elapsed from when the first condition is satisfied until the second condition is satisfied. Specific information is generated, and the production control means can control the execution of the predetermined production with the production intensity adjusted by the operation of the operation means, while the second condition is satisfied. In this case, when the specific information is generated, the gist is that control for changing the effect intensity to a predetermined effect intensity and executing the predetermined effect is possible.

  Regarding the gaming machine, the predetermined effect includes a special effect that can be executed in at least a part of a period from when the first condition is satisfied to when the second condition is satisfied. Even if the specific information is generated, it may be executed with the effect intensity adjusted by the operation of the operation means when the second condition is not established. .

  The gaming machine includes a measuring unit that measures the specific period, and the measuring unit starts measuring the specific period when the first condition is satisfied, and before the elapse of the specific period. When a predetermined measurement stop condition is satisfied, measurement of the specific period may be stopped until a predetermined measurement start condition is satisfied.

  For the gaming machine, the measurement stop condition includes a specific measurement stop condition, and the measurement means measures the specific period when the specific measurement stop condition is satisfied before the specific period elapses. On the other hand, when the measurement start condition is satisfied, the measurement for the specific period stopped when the specific measurement stop condition is satisfied may be resumed.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the measurement stop condition includes a special measurement stop condition that can be established based on a player's operation, and the measurement means sets the special measurement stop condition before the elapse of the specific period. When the measurement is satisfied, the measurement for the specific period is stopped. On the other hand, when the measurement start condition is satisfied, the measurement for the specific period may be started when the measurement start condition is satisfied.

  The gaming machine includes a measuring unit that measures the specific period, and the measuring unit starts measuring the specific period when the first condition is satisfied, and after the elapse of the specific period. When a predetermined remeasurement condition is satisfied, measurement of the specific period is started when the remeasurement condition is satisfied, and when the remeasurement condition is satisfied, the information generation unit Specific information may be erased.

  According to the present invention, interest in games can be improved.

The front view which shows a slot machine. The perspective view which shows the slot machine which opened the front door. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a slot machine. The flowchart which shows a game progress process. The schematic diagram which shows the step of the volume which can be adjusted with a volume adjustment function. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the screen for volume adjustment. The flowchart which shows a volume adjustment process. The flowchart which shows the initialization setting process. The flowchart which shows an initialization process. The timing chart which shows a specific example of the flow of a volume change. The timing chart which shows a specific example of the flow of a volume change. The timing chart which shows a specific example of the flow of a volume change. The timing chart which shows a specific example of the flow of a volume change. The timing chart which shows a specific example of the flow of a volume change.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a slot machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described.
The slot machine according to the present embodiment is a rotary-type game machine that is also called a pachislot. In this specification, the directions of up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) are directions when viewed from a player who plays a game in a slot machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a square box-shaped main body cabinet 11. The main body cabinet 11 includes an opening 11a on the front surface (shown in FIG. 2). The slot machine 10 includes a front door 12 that covers an opening of the main body cabinet 11. The front door 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the main body cabinet 11. Further, the slot machine 10 includes an opening sensor SE1 that can detect the opening of the front door 12 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the open sensor SE <b> 1 is disposed on the front door 12. The opening sensor SE1 detects the closing of the front door 12 by detecting the main body cabinet 11 when the front door 12 is closed with respect to the main body cabinet 11, while the front door 12 is opened. If the main body cabinet 11 is not detected, the opening of the front door 12 is detected.

  The slot machine 10 includes an effect display device 13 at a position that can be visually recognized by the player. The effect display device 13 is an effect executing means capable of executing an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image imitating a character or a character, for example, as one of the effects. For example, the effect display device 13 is a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an organic EL display, or the like.

  The slot machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 14 at a position that is visible to the player. The decoration lamp 14 is an effect execution means capable of executing an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a light emission effect) of turning on, turning off, and blinking a light emitter (not shown) as one effect. The slot machine 10 includes a speaker 15 on the front side of the front door 12. The speaker 15 is an effect executing means capable of executing an effect of outputting sound such as sound effects and music (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) as one of effects.

  The slot machine 10 includes a reel unit 16 inside the machine. The reel unit 16 includes a first reel 16a, a second reel 16b, and a third reel 16c. The reels 16a to 16c are arranged in this order from the left, and are reels (drums) also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel, respectively.

  Each of the reels 16a to 16c includes a symbol row in which a plurality of symbols are arranged along the outer peripheral surface thereof. The symbol row is provided by winding a strip-shaped translucent film on which a plurality of symbols are printed along the longitudinal direction, around the reels 16a to 16c. In the present embodiment, the symbol row is composed of a total of 21 symbols from symbol number 00 to symbol number 20. There are a plurality of types of symbols in the present embodiment. For example, for multiple types of symbols, a cherry symbol that imitates a cherry, a watermelon symbol that imitates a watermelon, a bell symbol that imitates a bell, a replay symbol that imitates the letter REPLAY, and a seven symbol that imitates the Arabic numeral 7 There is.

  The reel unit 16 includes a first reel sensor SE2 for detecting the rotation angle of the first reel 16a, a second reel sensor SE3 for detecting the rotation angle of the second reel 16b, and the rotation angle of the third reel 16c. And a third reel sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 3).

  The reel unit 16 includes an actuator that operates the first reel 16a, an actuator that operates the second reel 16b, and an actuator that operates the third reel 16c (all not shown). For example, the plurality of actuators that operate the reels 16a to 16c are stepping motors. In the present embodiment, the reels 16a to 16c can be rotated, rotated, and stopped in the vertical direction independently of each other by actuators provided corresponding to the reels 16a to 16c.

  The slot machine 10 is provided with a substantially rectangular display window 12a in the front door 12 below the effect display device 13 so that the reel unit 16 inside the machine can be seen. That is, the reel unit 16 is disposed inside the machine so that the player can visually recognize it through the display window 12a. In the slot machine 10, when the reels 16a to 16c rotate, the symbol row (a plurality of symbols) that can be visually recognized through the display window 12a is changed. For example, the variation of the symbol sequence is performed in such a manner that the symbol sequence is scroll-displayed in the vertical direction from the top to the bottom. In the present embodiment, the variable game as a game is performed by changing the design.

  The display window 12a has a size capable of displaying three symbols that are continuous in the circumferential direction on the reels 16a to 16c. In the display window 12a, an upper stop position, an intermediate stop position, and a lower stop position are set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to determine that the stopped symbol combination is a winning combination by a combination of stop positions selected one by one from the three stop positions set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. A combination of stop positions is set. In the following description, a line connecting a plurality of stop positions constituting a combination of effective stop positions is simply referred to as “effective line NL”. In the present embodiment, an effective line NL (a combination of effective stop positions) is configured by the middle stage stop positions of the reels 16a to 16c. The combinations other than the effective stop position combinations are combinations of invalid stop positions (so-called invalid lines) in which the displayed symbol combinations cannot be determined as winning.

  In this specification, when the symbol is simply indicated as “stop”, the symbol is stopped in the display window 12a, that is, at any one of the upper stop position, the middle stop position, and the lower stop position, and is displayed so as to be visible to the player. It means that. In this specification, when “derived” is indicated, it means that the symbol combination is displayed on the effective line NL by stopping the symbol on the effective line NL. In this specification, when “winning” is indicated, it means that a predetermined symbol combination necessary for winning a prize is displayed on the active line NL.

  In the slot machine 10, when a winning occurs, a predetermined prize is awarded to the winning symbol combination. In the following description, a symbol combination that can win a prize by being displayed on the active line NL may be indicated as “combination”. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of roles are set.

  The multiple types of combinations include a replay combination (replay combination) in which a replay (replay) is defined as an award. Replay (replay) refers to playing a variable game without betting new medals by inserting medals as game media. The multiple types of combinations include a payout combination (small combination) in which a medal is determined as an award. For example, the payout role includes a bell role, a cherry role, a watermelon role, and a chance role. In addition, the plurality of types of combinations include bonus combinations that define bonus games as prizes. For example, the bonus combination includes a first bonus combination and a second bonus combination.

  In bonus games, the probability of winning a predetermined payout combination (for example, a bell combination) in an internal lottery (a combination lottery described later) is higher than that in a non-bonus game. Therefore, in the bonus game, the player can obtain a chance to win a large number of medals. The bonus game is started when the bonus combination is won, and is ended when a predetermined bonus end condition is satisfied. For example, the bonus end condition is satisfied when the total payout number of medals in the bonus game reaches a predetermined number.

  The slot machine 10 includes a medal slot 17 for inserting medals on the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a bet button 18 on the front surface of the front door 12. The bet button 18 is a means capable of performing an operation for betting a predetermined amount (number) of medals on a variable game from among credits stored internally in the slot machine 10. In the following description, betting a game medium on a variable game may be indicated as “bet”. In the present embodiment, the bet button 18 is a means that can be operated to bet medals up to the maximum bet number (three in this embodiment) that can be bet on a single variable game from among credits. It is. The slot machine 10 includes a settlement button 19 on the front surface of the front door 12. The settlement button 19 is a means capable of an operation for paying out bet medals and credits.

  The slot machine 10 includes a start lever 20 on the front surface of the front door 12. The start lever 20 is a means that can be operated to start the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c. In the following description, an operation that triggers the start of a variable game may be simply referred to as a “start operation”.

  The slot machine 10 includes a first stop button 21a, a second stop button 21b, and a third stop button 21c on the front surface of the front door 12. The stop buttons 21a to 21c are arranged in this order from the left, and are also referred to as a left stop button, a middle stop button, and a right stop button, respectively. The first stop button 21a corresponds to the first reel 16a, the second stop button 21b corresponds to the second reel 16b, and the third stop button 21c corresponds to the third reel 16c. The stop buttons 21a to 21c are means that can be operated to stop the fluctuation of the corresponding reel.

  In the following description, an operation that triggers stopping the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c may be simply referred to as a “stop operation”. In the following description, after the variable game is started, the first stop operation among the stop buttons 21a to 21c is referred to as a first stop operation, and the second stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation. This stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. The order of pressing the stop buttons 21a to 21c includes a total of six pressing orders with different stop buttons (reels) from the first stop operation to the third stop operation.

  The slot machine 10 includes an information panel 22 that can display predetermined information on the front surface of the front door 12. The information panel 22 includes a display unit for displaying the number of medals paid out, whether or not replay (replay), the remaining number of credits, the number of bets in a variable game, and the like.

  The slot machine 10 includes an operation button 23 on the front surface of the front door 12 as an operation means capable of performing a predetermined operation. The operation button 23 of this embodiment is a push button. In the present embodiment, the operation button 23 includes a plurality of operation buttons. Specifically, the operation button 23 of the present embodiment includes a first button 23a, a second button 23b, a third button 23c, a fourth button 23d, and a fifth button 23e. In the present embodiment, the operation button 23 is disposed on the front side of the front door 12. For this reason, in this embodiment, the operation button 23 can be operated by the player.

  The slot machine 10 includes a medal payout port 24 at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a tray 25 that receives medals paid out from the medal payout opening 24 at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 10 includes a medal selector 26 inside the machine. The medal selector includes an insertion sensor SE5 that detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 (shown in FIG. 3). The slot machine 10 includes a hopper unit 27 capable of paying out medals from the medal payout port 24 inside the machine.

  The slot machine 10 includes a volume knob 28 for adjusting (adjusting) the volume of sound output from the speaker 15 inside the machine. That is, the volume knob 28 is disposed on the back side of the front door 12. The volume knob 28 of the present embodiment is a dial type operation means. In the present embodiment, the front door 12 can be locked with a predetermined key. Accordingly, the volume knob 28 can be operated by a manager of a gaming machine that owns the key of the front door 12 (for example, a store clerk of a game shop), for example, a person who does not own the key of the front door 12 (for example, , Some players, etc.) cannot be operated.

  The sound volume knob 28 can adjust the sound volume of the sound output from the speaker 15 by operating the sound volume knob 28 and selecting one of the predetermined sound volume levels. As will be described in detail later, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured such that the volume can be adjusted (changed) by operating the operation buttons 23.

  The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a plurality of types of gaming states with different winning probabilities in an internal lottery (a role lottery described later). For example, the plurality of types of gaming states include a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a carryover gaming state) that is a case where a bonus combination is won in the internal lottery and the bonus combination is not won. For example, the plurality of types of gaming states include a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a bonus gaming state) that shifts when a bonus combination is won.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 10 includes a main board 40 inside the machine. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) as control information according to the results of the processes. The slot machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 inside the machine. The sub board 41 performs various processes based on a control signal input from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs processing for executing the display effect by the effect display device 13, the light emission effect by the decoration lamp 14, and the sound effect by the speaker 15.

First, the main substrate 40 will be described in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a main control program. The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10, such as the credit described above. Information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer.

  The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random number data as random numbers. The random number data is numerical data. For example, the random number data may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the random number data at a predetermined cycle on the main board 40, and the main control CPU 40a may be generated at a predetermined control cycle. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value of the random number data.

  The main board 40 is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE5 through a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output from the sensors SE1 to SE5 via a port (not shown). The main board 40 is connected to each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c through a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator individually via a drive circuit (not shown).

  The main board 40 is connected to the bet button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21a to 21c through a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when the bet button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated via a port (not shown). The main board 40 is connected to the information panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described in detail.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. For example, the sub control CPU 41a executes a process related to the effect by executing a sub control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a lottery table used for lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a display effect pattern that can specify the mode (contents) of the display effect in the effect display device 13, and display effect data used to execute the display effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a light-emitting effect pattern that can specify the mode (contents) of the light-emitting effect in the decorative lamp 14, and light-emitting effect data used to execute the light-emitting effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sound effect pattern that can specify a sound effect mode (contents) in the speaker 15 and sound effect data used to execute the sound effect. The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like.

  The sub-board 41 is configured to generate random number data. For example, the random number data may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the random number data at predetermined intervals on the sub-board 41, and the sub-control CPU 41a performs the control at every predetermined control cycle. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the random number data.

  The sub-board 41 is connected to the effect display device 13 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 13 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub board 41 is connected to the decorative lamp 14 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decorative lamp 14 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub board 41 is connected to the speaker 15 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 15 via a drive circuit (not shown). In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to effect control means for controlling effect execution means.

  The sub-board 41 is connected to the operation button 23 via a port (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal output when the operation button 23 is operated via a port (not shown). Specifically, when the first button 23a is operated, the sub control CPU 41a inputs a first operation signal indicating that the first button 23a has been operated. Similarly, the sub control CPU 41a gives a second operation signal indicating that the second button 23b has been operated when the second button 23b is operated, and the third control signal when the third button 23c is operated. A third operation signal indicating that the button 23c has been operated is input. When the fourth button 23d is operated, a fourth operation signal indicating that the fourth button 23d has been operated is input. Further, when the fifth button 23e is operated, a fifth operation signal indicating that the fifth button 23e has been operated is input to the sub control CPU 41a.

  The sub board 41 is connected to the volume knob 28. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a control signal indicating the level of the volume selected by the volume knob 28. The sound volume knob 28 may be disposed on the sub-board 41 or may be connected to the sub-board 41 via a predetermined port.

Next, the game progress process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the game progress process, the main control CPU 40a performs a game start set process (step S101). In the game start set process, the main control CPU 40a erases or updates information in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 40c. Next, the main control CPU 40a starts receiving a medal bet (step S102). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a checks the gaming state (step S103).

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is during a replay operation (step S104). When the replay operation flag is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a determines that the replay operation is being performed, and determines that the replay operation flag is not being stored when the replay operation flag is not stored. When the replay operation is in progress, the main control CPU 40a resets the bet number in the previous variation game as the bet number in the current variation game. When the bet number is reset, the main control CPU 40a generates a bet command and sets it in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the control command set in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in a predetermined command output process.

  If it is not during the replay operation (step S104: NO), the main control CPU 40a performs a medal management process for setting the number of bets in the current variable game (step S105). In the process of step S105, when the medal detection signal is input from the insertion sensor SE5, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c. In step S105, when the operation signal is input from the bet button 18, the main control CPU 40a adds to the bet number so that the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c becomes the specified bet number X. The credit stored in the main control RAM 40c is subtracted by the added amount. In step S105, when the bet number is added, the main control CPU 40a generates a bet command and sets it in the output buffer.

  When the main control CPU 40a is in a replay operation (step S104: YES), or when the process of step S105 is completed, the bet number in the current variable game is the specified bet number X that allows the start of the variable game. It is determined whether or not they match (step S106). If the bet number does not match the specified bet number X (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103. In other words, in the process of step S106, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is possible to start the variable game. On the other hand, if the bet number in the current variable game matches the specified bet number X (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a start operation by the start lever 20 has been accepted (step S107). ). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when an operation signal is input from the start lever 20, while a negative determination is made when an operation signal is not input from the start lever 20. When the start operation has not been received (step S107: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103.

  On the other hand, when the start operation is accepted (step S107: YES), the main control CPU 40a acquires random number data for part lottery among the random number data generated in the main board 40 (step S108). . When the process of step S108 is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs an internal lottery process (step S109). In the internal lottery process, the main control CPU 40a performs a lottery for lottering a combination that allows winning in a variable game by lottery using the acquired random number data. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores a winning flag in the main control RAM 40c as information capable of specifying the result of the lottery drawing.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a performs an effect command transmission process (step S110). In the effect command transmission process, the main control CPU 40a generates a control command (hereinafter referred to as a winning command) that can identify the selected winning combination when winning any winning combination in the winning lottery, and stores it in the output buffer. set. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a does not generate a winning command when the result of the winning lottery is off.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the shortest game time has elapsed (step S111). When the shortest game time has not elapsed (step S111: NO), the main control CPU 40a repeats the determination process of step S111 and waits until the shortest game time has elapsed. When the shortest game time has elapsed (step S111: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets the shortest game time (step S112).

  Next, the main control CPU 40a controls each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c so that the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is started (step S113). In the process of step S113, the main control CPU 40a waits until the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c becomes constant at a predetermined rotation speed and a stop operation by the stop buttons 21a to 21c can be accepted.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a stop operation by any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c has been received (step S114). In step S114, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when an operation signal is input from any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c, while receiving an operation signal from any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. If not, a negative determination is made. When the stop operation has not been received (step S114: NO), the main control CPU 40a repeats the determination process of step S114 and waits until the stop operation is received.

  On the other hand, when a stop operation is received (step S114: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button to which the operation signal is input (step S115). That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the actuator in response to reception of the stop operation, and stops the symbol by stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the received stop operation.

  In the process of step S114, when the operation signal is input from the stop buttons 21a to 21c, the main control CPU 40a generates a control command (hereinafter referred to as an operation command) that can identify the stop button that has input the operation signal. And set it in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not all of the reels 16a to 16c have been stopped (step S116). When one or more of the reels 16a to 16c are not stopped (step S116: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S114. On the other hand, when all of the reels 16a to 16c are stopped (step S116: YES), when the main control CPU 40a determines that all of the reels 16a to 16c are stopped, all of the reels 16a to 16c are stopped. A control command (hereinafter referred to as an all stop command) that can be specified is generated and set in the output buffer (step S117).

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a performs a display symbol determination process for determining a symbol combination stopped on the effective line NL (step S118). In the display symbol determination process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the symbol combination (comb) for which a prize has been determined is stopped on the active line NL. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a winning has occurred. In the display symbol determination process, the main control CPU 40a determines the type of symbol combination when the symbol combination (combination) that determines the prize is stopped on the active line NL.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to pay out medals to the player (step S119). In the process of step S119, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the paying combination is won, and makes a negative determination when the paying combination is not winning. When a medal is paid out (step S119: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs a medal payout process for driving the hopper unit 27 and paying out a medal (step S120). Thereby, a prize medal is awarded as a prize. In addition, when a symbol combination for which no prize is determined is stopped on the active line NL, no prize is awarded.

  When the medal is not paid out (step S119: NO) and when the process of step S120 is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs an end process for ending the variable game (step S121). When the end process ends, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S101.

  In the termination process, the main control CPU 40a stores the replay operation flag in the main control RAM 40c when the replay combination is won. That is, the main control CPU 40a operates replay (replay). Thereby, replay is awarded as a prize.

  In the termination process, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of shifting the gaming state. The main control CPU 40a updates information (hereinafter referred to as a game state flag) that can identify the game state stored in the main control RAM 40c, and shifts the game state. For example, when the condition for shifting to a predetermined normal gaming state is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the gaming state flag to a value that can specify the predetermined normal gaming state.

  For example, the main control CPU 40a updates the gaming state flag value to a value that can specify the carryover gaming state when the bonus combination is won in the combination lottery and the bonus combination is not won. . That is, the main control CPU 40a causes the carryover gaming state to occur. Further, when the bonus combination is won, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the gaming state flag to a value that can specify the bonus gaming state. That is, the main control CPU 40a causes a bonus game state to occur. Thereby, a bonus game is awarded as a prize. In addition, for example, in the end process, the main control CPU 40a may perform a process of shifting the effect state (effect mode) of the slot machine 10.

  In the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a determines that the front door 12 has been opened based on the detection signal output from the opening sensor SE1, the open command indicating that the front door 12 has been opened. Is set in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a determines that the front door 12 is closed based on the detection signal output from the open sensor SE1, the close command indicating that the front door 12 is closed. Is set in the output buffer.

  The main control CPU 40a can determine whether the front door 12 has been opened or closed based on the change in the output state of the detection signal output from the opening sensor SE1. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a indicates that the output state of the detection signal output from the opening sensor SE1 indicates that the front door 12 is opened from the state indicating that the front door 12 is closed. It is determined that the front door 12 has been opened on the condition that it has changed to. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the detection signal output from the opening sensor SE1 from the state indicating that the front door 12 is open to the state indicating that the front door 12 is closed. It is determined that the front door 12 is closed on the condition.

  Hereinafter, the volume adjustment function in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. The volume adjustment function is a function for adjusting (adjusting or changing) the volume of sound output from the speaker 15.

  The volume adjustment function in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first function for adjusting the volume by operating the volume knob 28 and a second function for adjusting the volume by operating the operation button 23.

First, the first function will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the first function, the volume can be adjusted in four stages from “0” to “3”. Specifically, in the first function, the volume control is adjusted by rotating the volume control 28 and adjusting the volume control 28 to a position indicating a desired stage.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the level of the volume selected by the volume knob 28 as the slot machine 10 is turned on, and sets a value indicating the identified volume level to the sub-control RAM 41c. Set the volume flag stored in the. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the level of the volume selected by the volume knob 28 based on the control signal input from the volume knob 28 when the slot machine 10 is turned on, and the identified volume. A value indicating the stage is set in the volume flag. In other words, the first function is a function that can adjust the volume as the slot machine 10 is turned on. In the present embodiment, the volume can be adjusted also by a second function described later. Therefore, the volume level set in the volume flag by the first function can be grasped as an initial stage when the volume is not adjusted by the second function. That is, the volume knob 28 corresponds to an operation means capable of performing an operation for setting an initial stage of the volume.

  The volume level in this embodiment is a level in which the volume of the sound output from the speaker 15 is high in the order of “0” <step “1” <step “2” <step “3”. That is, the stage “0” is a stage where the volume is low compared with the stages “1” to “3”, and is the stage where the volume is the lowest among the initial stages that can be set by operating the volume knob 28. . In the present embodiment, when the level of the volume that can be identified from the value of the volume flag is “0”, no sound is output from the speaker 15 (mute). As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, in some sound effects, sound is output from the speaker 15 at a specific volume regardless of the volume level that can be specified from the value of the volume flag. For this reason, even if the level of the volume that can be specified from the value of the volume flag is “0”, in some audio effects, audio is output from the speaker 15.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a can limit the volume adjustment by the second function in accordance with the initial volume level set by the first function.
Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a can adjust the volume by the second function when the initial stage of the volume set in the first function is any one of the stages "1" to "3". On the other hand, when the initial stage of the volume set in the first function is “0”, the volume adjustment by the second function is impossible. In other words, the sub control CPU 41 a can limit the volume adjustment by operating the operation button 23 based on the operation of the volume knob 28. In the present embodiment, the volume knob 28 corresponds to a second operation means capable of performing an operation for limiting the volume adjustment by operating the operation button 23. In the present embodiment, the operation of the volume knob 28 can also be grasped as a second operation mode in which the volume adjustment by the operation of the operation button 23 is restricted. In the present embodiment, stage “1” to stage “3” correspond to specific stages, and stage “0” corresponds to a non-specific stage. That is, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of specific stages.

Next, the second function will be described.
In the second function, the volume can be adjusted in three stages from "1" to "3". That is, in the second function, among the stages “0” to “3”, the stage “1” to the stage “3” can be adjusted, but the stage “0” cannot be adjusted.

  As shown in FIGS. 6A to 6C, in the present embodiment, when the volume adjustment by the second function is not limited, that is, as the initial stage of the volume, the steps “1” to “3” are performed. If any of the settings is set, the volume adjustment screen is displayed on the effect display device 13 when the fifth button 23e is operated during a standby state in which a variable game (game) is not being performed. That is, the second function is a function capable of adjusting the volume during the standby state. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the standby state has been entered on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed without inputting a bet command after inputting the all stop command. ing.

  In the present embodiment, a meter 51 indicating the current volume level is displayed on the volume adjustment screen. In the present embodiment, in the volume adjustment screen, in addition to the meter 51, a first explanation image 52 showing that the volume can be adjusted (changed) by operating the third and fourth buttons 23c and 23d. Alternatively, the second explanation image 53 may be displayed indicating that the volume adjustment screen can be hidden by operating the fifth button 23e.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the current volume level is level “2”, a meter 51 indicating level “2” is displayed. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the meter 51 is displayed in a manner in which two of the three scales are lit. When the current volume level is “2”, the first explanation image 52 and the second explanation image 53 are displayed in addition to the meter 51. Thereafter, when the third and fourth buttons 23c and 23d are operated, the mode of the meter 51 indicating the volume level is updated.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the fourth button 23d is operated such that the volume level is set to “3”, the meter 51 is displayed in a state where all three scales are lit. The
Further, as shown in FIG. 6C, when the third button 23c is operated so that the volume level becomes the level “1”, the meter 51 is in a state where one of the three scales is lit. Is displayed.

  As will be described in detail later, in the second function, while the screen for volume adjustment is displayed, even if the third and fourth buttons 23c and 23d are operated, the value of the volume flag is not updated. The value of the temporary sound volume flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c is updated. Then, when the volume adjustment screen is not displayed, the value of the volume flag is updated based on the volume level that can be specified from the value of the temporary volume flag. Specifically, a value indicating a volume level that can be specified from the value of the temporary volume flag is set in the volume flag. In the present embodiment, the operation button 23 corresponds to a first operation means capable of adjusting the volume. In the present embodiment, the operation of the operation button 23 can also be grasped as a first operation mode for adjusting the volume.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6D, in the present embodiment, when the volume adjustment by the second function is limited, that is, when the stage “0” is set as the initial stage of the volume, When the fifth button 23e is operated during the state, a screen for volume adjustment is displayed on the effect display device 13 in a manner indicating that volume adjustment is restricted. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the volume adjustment screen according to the aspect indicating that the volume adjustment is limited, the meter 51 indicating the volume level and the second explanation image 53 are displayed. The first explanation image 52 is not displayed. At this time, the meter 51 indicating the volume level is displayed in a manner indicating that the current volume level is the level “0”. In the present embodiment, the mode indicating that the current volume level is the level “0” is a mode indicating the volume level in a mode in which all three scales are turned off.

  Hereinafter, a volume adjustment process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a for adjusting the volume by the second function will be described. The volume adjustment process is performed when the fifth button 23e is operated when the initial stage of the volume set by the first function is any one of the stages "1" to "3" and in the standby state. This is triggered by the input of the fifth operation signal indicating that the operation has been performed.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the volume adjustment process, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the volume level from the value of the volume flag, and sets the value indicating the identified volume level in the temporary volume flag (step S201). In step S201, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 13 to display the volume adjustment screen in a manner corresponding to the volume level that can be specified from the value of the temporary volume flag. As a result, the effect display device 13 displays the volume adjustment screen in such a manner that the current volume level can be specified.

  Subsequently, the sub control CPU 41a starts updating the adjustment period timer that measures the adjustment period (step S202). In the present embodiment, the adjustment period timer is a timer stored in a predetermined storage area in the sub control RAM 41c. In the present embodiment, the adjustment period is a period during which the volume can be adjusted by operating the third and fourth buttons 23c and 23d. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a indicates that the third operation signal indicating that the third button 23c has been operated or the fourth button 23d has been operated while the adjustment period timer is being updated. When the fourth operation signal is input, the volume is adjusted by the second function. Then, the sub control CPU 41a measures the adjustment period by updating the value of the adjustment period timer every predetermined control cycle. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may set a value that can specify the adjustment period as the adjustment period timer, and measure the adjustment period by subtracting the value of the adjustment period timer every predetermined control cycle. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a sets “0” as the adjustment period timer, and adds the value of the adjustment period timer for each predetermined control period. As a result, whether or not the value of the adjustment period timer has reached a predetermined value. The adjustment period may be measured by determining whether or not.

  Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the third and fourth buttons 23c and 23d are operated (step S203). In the present embodiment, the operation of the third and fourth buttons 23c and 23d can be grasped as an adjustment operation for adjusting the volume by the second function. When the third operation signal or the fourth operation signal is input, the sub control CPU 41a makes a positive determination in step S203.

  If the determination result of step S203 is affirmative, the sub control CPU 41a updates the temporary volume flag in accordance with the input operation signal (step S204). Specifically, when the third control signal is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets the value of the temporary volume flag so that it is one level lower than the level of the volume that can be specified from the current value of the temporary volume flag. Update. For example, when the level of the volume that can be specified from the current value of the temporary volume flag is the level “2”, the sub control CPU 41a sets the value indicating the level “1” in the temporary volume flag. As described above, the range of the volume level that can be adjusted by the second function in the present embodiment is the level “1” to the level “3”. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 41a does not update the temporary volume flag even if the third operation signal is input, when the level of the volume that can be specified from the current value of the temporary volume flag is “1”.

  In addition, when the fourth operation signal is input, the sub control CPU 41a updates the value of the temporary volume flag so that the level is one level higher than the level of the volume that can be specified from the current value of the temporary volume flag. . For example, if the level of the volume that can be identified from the current value of the temporary volume flag is the level “2”, the sub control CPU 41a sets the value indicating the level “3” in the temporary volume flag. However, the sub-control CPU 41a does not update the temporary volume flag even when the fourth operation signal is input, when the level of the volume that can be specified from the current value of the temporary volume flag is “3”.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a updates the value of the temporary volume flag in step S204, the effect display is performed so that the volume adjustment screen shows a stage that can be identified from the updated value of the temporary volume flag. The device 13 is controlled.

  If the determination result in step S203 is negative, or if step S204 is completed, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not an adjustment end condition for ending the volume adjustment is satisfied (step S205). The adjustment end condition of the present embodiment includes a plurality of adjustment end conditions. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a makes a positive determination in step S205 when at least one adjustment end condition among the plurality of adjustment end conditions is satisfied.

  The first adjustment end condition is a period end condition that is satisfied when the adjustment period set in step S202 has elapsed. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the sound volume adjustment on the condition that it is determined that the adjustment period set in step S202 has elapsed.

  The second adjustment end condition is an operation end condition that is satisfied when a specific operation signal is input. That is, the sub control CPU 41a ends the volume adjustment on the condition that the fifth button 23e has been operated even before the adjustment period has elapsed.

  The third adjustment end condition is a bet end condition that is satisfied when a bet command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the sound volume adjustment on the condition that a medal is bet even before the adjustment period has elapsed. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the sound volume adjustment on the condition that the standby state has ended even before the adjustment period has elapsed.

  If the determination result of step S205 is negative, the sub control CPU 41a returns to the process of step S203. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S205 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the update of the adjustment period timer, and sets a value indicating a volume level that can be specified from the value of the temporary volume flag to the volume flag ( Step S206). For example, when the level of the volume that can be specified from the value of the volume flag is “2” and the level of the volume that can be specified from the value of the temporary volume flag is “3”, the sub-control CPU 41 a A value indicating “3” is set in the volume flag. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a deletes the temporary sound volume flag (step S207).

  Subsequently, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not an initialization flag is set in a predetermined storage area in the sub control RAM 41c (step S208). The initialization flag is a flag that is set in an initialization setting process that will be described later. The initialization flag is a flag for instructing to change the value of the volume flag to a value indicating the level of the volume adjusted by the first function. The stage of the volume adjusted by the first function is the initial stage of the volume set by operating the volume knob 28. In the following description, changing the value of the volume flag to a value indicating the initial stage of the volume set by the first function may be simply indicated as “initializing the volume”.

  If the determination result of step S208 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a deletes the initialization flag (step S209). That is, the sub-control CPU 41a deletes the initialization flag when the volume adjustment process is performed when the initialization flag instructing the initialization of the volume is set.

  If the determination result in step S208 is negative, or if step S209 ends, the sub control CPU 41a ends the volume adjustment process. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 13 so as not to display the volume adjustment screen with the end of the volume adjustment process. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 13 so that the meter 51, the first explanation image 52, the second explanation image 53, and the like are not displayed with the end of the volume adjustment process.

  According to the volume adjustment process as described above, the sub control CPU 41a can adjust the volume based on the operation of the operation button 23 by the player. In other words, the second function is a function that can adjust the volume based on the operation of the operation button 23 by the player.

  Further, when executing the volume adjustment process, the sub control CPU 41a sets the temporary volume flag to the temporary volume flag in the process of step S201 when the volume adjustment by the second function is not performed at the start of the current volume adjustment process. A value indicating the initial stage of the volume set by one function is set. Here, when the volume adjustment by the second function is not performed at the start of the current volume adjustment process, for example, from when the slot machine 10 is turned on until the current volume adjustment process is started The volume adjustment process is not performed during the period, or the volume adjustment by the second function is initialized by the initialization process described later. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a can adjust the volume level from the initial volume level set by the first function by executing the processing from step S202 onward. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41 a can adjust the volume level by operating the operation button 23 based on the initial volume level set by the volume knob 28.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, the processing from step S206 to step S209 of the volume adjustment processing is realized by a single interrupt processing. Further, in the present embodiment, the processing from step S206 to step S209 of the volume adjustment processing is processing that is executed prior to initialization processing described later in the same interrupt cycle.

  Further, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment has a volume initialization function for initializing the volume adjusted by the second function. Hereinafter, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a in order to realize the sound volume initialization function will be described.

  First, an initialization setting process for setting an initialization flag that instructs to initialize the volume will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a performs the initialization setting process when shifting to the standby state or when the initialization flag is deleted in the volume adjustment process described above.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the initialization setting process, the sub control CPU 41a starts updating the standby timer for measuring the standby time (step S301). In the present embodiment, the standby timer is a timer stored in a predetermined storage area in the sub control RAM 41c. Then, the sub control CPU 41a measures the standby time by updating the value of the standby timer every predetermined control cycle. In other words, the sub control CPU 41a starts measuring the standby time triggered by the transition to the standby state. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may set a value by which the standby time can be specified as the standby timer, and measure the standby time by subtracting the value of the standby timer every predetermined period. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the value of the standby timer has reached a predetermined value as a result of setting “0” as the standby timer and adding the value of the standby timer every predetermined period. You may measure waiting time by. In the present embodiment, the standby time corresponds to a specific period. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the value of the standby timer, thereby realizing a measuring unit that measures a specific period.

  Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not a bet command has been input (step S302). If the determination result of step S302 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the update of the standby timer (step S303). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the initialization setting process. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a does not initialize the volume level when the betting command is input without the standby time elapses after the update of the standby timer is started.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S302 is negative, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the standby time has elapsed (step S304). If the determination result of step S304 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a finishes updating the standby timer and sets an initialization flag in a predetermined storage area in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S305). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the initialization setting process.

  If the determination result of step S304 is negative, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not a special measurement stop condition is satisfied (step S306). In the present embodiment, the special measurement stop condition is that the volume adjustment process described above is started. As described above, the volume adjustment by the second function can be executed based on the operation of the operation button 23 by the player.

  If the determination result of step S306 is affirmative, the sub control CPU 41a stops updating the standby timer (step S307). That is, the sub-control CPU 41a stops measuring the standby time when a special measurement stop condition is satisfied before the standby time elapses. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not a special measurement start condition is satisfied (step S308). In the present embodiment, the special measurement start condition is that the volume adjustment process is terminated.

  In order to make it possible to determine whether or not the sub control CPU 41a is adjusting the volume, for example, when starting the volume adjustment process, a flag indicating that the volume adjustment process is in progress is set in the sub control RAM 41c. On the other hand, at the end of the volume adjustment process, the flag indicating that the volume adjustment process is in progress may be deleted.

  When the determination result of step S308 is negative, the sub control CPU 41a repeats the determination of step S308 until the determination result of step S308 becomes affirmative. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S308 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a resets the standby timer and starts updating the standby timer (step S309). For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may reset a value that can specify a standby time as a standby timer in a predetermined storage area in the sub-control RAM 41c, and start subtraction of the standby timer. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a may reset “0” as a standby timer in a predetermined storage area in the sub-control RAM 41c and start adding the standby timer. In other words, when the special measurement start condition is satisfied, the sub control CPU 41a starts measuring the standby time when the special measurement start condition is satisfied. Here, starting the measurement of the standby time when the special measurement start condition is satisfied means that the standby time is measured from the beginning by resetting the standby timer when the special measurement start condition is satisfied. It is to fix. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a returns to the process of step S302.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S306 is negative, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not a specific measurement stop condition is satisfied (step S310). In the present embodiment, the specific measurement stop condition is that the front door 12 is opened. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a determines that a specific measurement stop condition is satisfied when an opening command indicating that the front door 12 is opened is input.

  If the determination result of step S310 is affirmative, the sub control CPU 41a stops (interrupts) the update of the standby timer (step S311). That is, the sub-control CPU 41a stops measuring the standby time when a specific measurement stop condition is satisfied before the standby time elapses. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not a specific measurement start condition is satisfied (step S312). In the present embodiment, the specific measurement start condition is that the front door 12 is closed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that a specific measurement start condition is satisfied when a close command indicating that the front door 12 is closed is input.

  When the determination result of step S312 is negative, the sub control CPU 41a repeats the determination of step S312 until the determination result of step S312 becomes affirmative. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S312 is affirmative, the sub control CPU 41a restarts the update of the standby timer. In other words, when the specific measurement start condition is satisfied, the sub control CPU 41a restarts the measurement of the standby time that is stopped when the specific measurement stop condition is satisfied. Here, restarting the measurement of the standby time that has been stopped when the specific measurement stop condition is satisfied is based on the remaining standby time when the specific measurement stop condition is satisfied or the measured standby time. It is to restart the measurement of the waiting time. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a returns to the process of step S302. If the determination result of step S310 is negative, the sub control CPU 41a returns to the process of step S302.

  As described above, the sub control CPU 41a sets the initialization flag on the condition that the standby time has elapsed between the transition to the standby state and the input of the bet command. That is, in the present embodiment, an information generation unit that generates information is realized by the initialization control process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a. In the present embodiment, the transition to the standby state corresponds to the establishment of the first condition, and the input of the bet command corresponds to the establishment of the second condition. As described above, the bet command is a command that is output when a player inserts a medal or operates the bet button 18. Therefore, the input of the bet command corresponds to a condition that is established based on the player's operation. In the present embodiment, the initialization flag corresponds to specific information.

  As described above, when the special measurement stop condition is satisfied before the standby time elapses, the sub control CPU 41a stops the standby time measurement until the special measurement start condition is satisfied. Similarly, if the specific measurement stop condition is satisfied before the standby time elapses, the sub control CPU 41a stops the measurement of the standby time until the specific measurement start condition is satisfied. That is, when the predetermined measurement stop condition is satisfied before the standby time elapses, the sub-control CPU 41a stops measuring the standby time until the predetermined measurement start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, when the special measurement stop condition is satisfied, the sub control CPU 41a resets the standby timer and triggers the standby time to be measured again from the beginning when the special measurement start condition is satisfied after that. . On the other hand, when the specific measurement stop condition is satisfied and the specific measurement start condition is subsequently satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a measures the standby time stopped when the specific measurement stop condition is satisfied. Resume. As described above, according to the present embodiment, depending on the type of the measurement stop condition that is satisfied, when the measurement start condition is subsequently satisfied, the standby time is measured again from the beginning, or the measurement of the standby time is restarted from the measured time point. How to do is different.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the initialization setting process is executed even when the initialization flag is deleted in the volume adjustment process described above. Specifically, when the initialization control flag is deleted in the volume adjustment process, the sub control CPU 41a executes the initialization setting process after the volume adjustment process is completed, thereby resetting the standby timer and measuring the standby time. Start. That is, when the volume control process is executed, the sub control CPU 41a starts measuring the standby time triggered by the execution of the volume control process. In the present embodiment, the execution of the volume adjustment process corresponds to the establishment of the remeasurement condition.

Next, an initialization process for initializing the volume level will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a performs an initialization process every predetermined interrupt cycle.
As shown in FIG. 9, in the initialization process, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not a bet command has been input (step S401). When the determination result of step S401 is negative, the sub control CPU 41a ends the initialization process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S401 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the initialization flag is set (step S402). If the determination result of step S402 is negative, the sub control CPU 41a ends the initialization process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S402 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a initializes a volume flag (step S403). Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the value of the volume flag to a value indicating the initial level of the volume set by operating the volume knob 28. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a deletes the initialization flag (step S404). Then, the sub control CPU 41a ends the initialization process.

  According to such an initialization process, when the bet command is input and the initialization control flag is set, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the value of the volume flag by the operation of the volume knob 28. Can be changed to a value indicating.

  Next, various effects that can be executed in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a can control the speaker 15 so as to execute an audio effect at a predetermined volume. In the present embodiment, the volume when executing the audio effect corresponds to the effect intensity when executing the predetermined effect.

  Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a can control the speaker 15 so as to execute the in-game effect during the execution of the variable game. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may cause the in-game effect to be executed in such a manner that the music for running the variable game is output from the speaker 15. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the in-game effect to be executed at a volume based on a volume level that can be specified from the volume flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Therefore, when the volume level is adjusted by the second function, the sub-control CPU 41a can perform control to execute the in-game effect at the volume based on the adjusted level. In the present embodiment, the in-game effect corresponds to a predetermined effect.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a can control the speaker 15 so as to execute a standby effect indicating that it is in a standby state during a period from the transition to the standby state to the input of a bet command. For example, the sub control CPU 41 a causes the standby effect to be executed in such a manner that the standby state music is output from the speaker 15. At this time, the sub control CPU 41a causes the standby effect to be executed at a volume based on a volume level that can be specified from the volume flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Therefore, when the volume level is adjusted by the second function, the sub-control CPU 41a can perform control to execute the standby effect with the volume based on the adjusted level. In the present embodiment, the standby effect corresponds to a predetermined effect and a special effect.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a executes an opening notification effect for notifying that the front door 12 is opened, triggered by the input of an opening command that is a control command indicating that the front door 12 is opened. The speaker 15 can be controlled. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening notification effect in such a manner that a sound such as “the door is open” is output from the speaker 15. At this time, the sub control CPU 41a causes the opening notification effect to be executed at a specific volume regardless of the volume level that can be specified from the volume flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. For this reason, the opening notification effect is executed at a specific volume regardless of the initial volume setting by the first function and the volume level adjustment by the second function. In the present embodiment, the specific volume is a volume larger than the volume of the in-game effect and the volume of the standby effect. In the present embodiment, the open notification effect corresponds to a specific effect different from the predetermined effect, and the specific volume corresponds to a specific effect intensity.

  Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, the flow of control related to the adjustment of the volume will be described together with a specific example. In the following description, it is assumed that the volume level that can be specified from the value of the volume flag is level “2”, and that the level “1” is set as the initial volume level by operating the volume knob 28. It shall be. That is, it is assumed that the stage “1” is set as the initial stage of the volume by the first function, and the stage of the volume is adjusted to the stage “2” by the second function.

First, the flow of control when the volume is initialized will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control CPU 41a starts updating the standby timer and starts measuring the standby time when it is determined that the variable game (game) has ended and has shifted to the standby state. (Time t1). Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls the speaker 15 so as to start the standby effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the standby effect at the volume based on the stage “2” since the stage of the volume that can be specified from the value of the volume flag is the stage “2”.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the update of the standby timer and sets the initialization flag (time t2) when the standby time has elapsed. At this time, even if the initialization flag is set, the sub-control CPU 41a has the volume level that can be identified from the value of the volume flag as the level “2”. The standby effect is executed with.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a initializes the sound volume when the bet command is input (time point t3). Specifically, the value of the volume flag is changed to a value indicating stage “1”, which is the initial stage of the volume set by the first function. Then, the sub control CPU 41a erases the initialization flag and controls the speaker 15 so as to end the standby effect. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 15 so as to start the effect during the game with the volume based on the stage “1”.

  By such control, the sub-control CPU 41a can make the timing for setting the initialization flag different from the timing for initializing the volume based on the initialization flag. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the initialization flag at the timing when the standby time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, while setting the initialization flag and then the volume at the timing when the bet command is input. Is initialized. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the standby effect is a volume based on the volume level adjusted by the second function when the initialization flag is generated but before the bet command is input. It is executed (time t2 to t3).

  Further, by such control, the sub-control CPU 41a indicates the initial stage set by the first function when the initialization flag is set when the bet command is input. Can be changed to a value. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a can perform control to execute a predetermined effect such as an effect during the game at a volume based on the initial stage set by the first function.

  Next, in the second function, the flow of control when the volume adjustment screen is displayed after the standby time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, and the volume adjustment is not performed. explain. When the volume adjustment screen is displayed, and when the volume is not adjusted, that is, when the fifth button 23e is operated during the standby state, the third, fourth, This is when the buttons 23c and 23d are not operated.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the sub-control CPU 41a starts updating the standby timer and starts measuring the standby time when it is determined that the variable game (game) has ended and has shifted to the standby state. (Time t11). Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls the speaker 15 so as to start the standby effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the standby effect at the volume based on the stage “2” since the stage of the volume that can be specified from the value of the volume flag is the stage “2”.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the update of the standby timer and sets the initialization flag (time t12) when the standby time has elapsed. At this time, even if the initialization flag is set, the sub-control CPU 41a has the volume level that can be identified from the value of the volume flag as the level “2”. The standby effect is executed with.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a receives the fifth operation signal indicating that the fifth button 23e has been operated as an opportunity to set the temporary volume flag to a volume level that can be specified from the value of the volume flag (here, , Stage “2”) is set (time t13). At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 13 to display the volume adjustment screen, starts updating the adjustment period timer, and starts measuring the adjustment period.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the temporary sound volume flag when the adjustment end condition is satisfied, and ends the adjustment period timer update (time t14). Here, description will be made assuming that the period end condition for which the adjustment period elapses is satisfied as the adjustment end condition. At this time, the volume flag is not updated because the operation of the third and fourth buttons 23c and 23d was not performed during the update of the adjustment period timer. At this time, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 13 so as to erase the initialization flag and hide the volume adjustment screen. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a starts to update the standby timer and starts measuring the standby time.

  Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 15 to end the standby effect when the bet command is input (time point t15). Here, since the standby time has not elapsed since the start of the update of the standby timer at time t14, the initialization flag is not set, and the volume is not initialized. At this time, the sub control CPU 41a ends the update of the standby timer. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 15 so as to start the effect during the game with the volume based on the stage “2”.

  In the above description, the period end condition is satisfied as the adjustment end condition. However, even when the operation end condition for inputting the specific operation signal indicating that the fifth button 23e is operated is satisfied, Similar control is performed. Further, when a bet end condition for inputting a bet command as an adjustment end condition is satisfied, the initialization process is performed after the initialization flag is deleted in the volume adjustment process, and a variable game (game) is started. For this reason, if the bet end condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a can end the standby effect without starting the update of the standby timer after erasing the initialization flag at time t14, and can be specified from the value of the volume flag The speaker 15 is controlled so as to start an effect during the game at a volume based on the level of the appropriate volume.

According to such control, even when the initialization flag is set, if the volume adjustment process is subsequently executed, the initialization flag is erased and the measurement of the waiting time is newly started.
Next, the flow of control when the volume is adjusted by the second function after the standby time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state will be described. The case where the volume is adjusted means that the third and fourth buttons 23c and 23d are operated after the fifth button 23e is operated in the standby state.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the control (time t21 to t23) from when the standby operation is entered until the fifth operation signal is input is the same as the control at time t11 to t13 in FIG. Is omitted.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a receives the temporary sound volume triggered by the input of the third operation signal indicating that the third button 23c has been operated or the fourth operation signal indicating that the fourth button 23d has been operated. The value of the flag is updated (time t24). Here, it is assumed that the third operation signal is input. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a updates the value of the temporary volume flag from the value indicating the stage “2” to the value indicating the stage “3” in the volume level. Here, since the value of the volume flag is not updated, the standby effect being executed is continuously executed at the volume based on the volume level “2”.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the volume flag value to a value indicating a volume level that can be identified from the temporary volume flag value when the adjustment end condition is satisfied (time t25). Here, description will be made assuming that the period end condition for which the adjustment period elapses is satisfied as the adjustment end condition. Thus, the standby effect being executed is executed at a volume based on the volume level “3”. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a deletes the temporary volume flag and the initialization flag and ends the adjustment period timer update. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 13 so as not to display the volume adjustment screen. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a starts to update the standby timer and starts measuring the standby time.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 15 to end the standby effect when the bet command is input (time t26). Here, since the standby time has not elapsed since the start of the update of the standby timer at time t25, the initialization flag is not set and the volume is not initialized. At this time, the sub control CPU 41a ends the update of the standby timer. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 15 so as to start the effect during the game with the volume based on the stage “3”.

  According to such control, even when the initialization flag is set, if the volume is adjusted by the second function, the initialization flag is erased and the measurement of the waiting time is newly started. .

Next, the flow of control when the volume adjustment by the second function is performed before the standby time elapses after shifting to the standby state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 13, the sub-control CPU 41a starts updating the standby timer and starts measuring the standby time when it is determined that the variable game (game) has ended and the state has shifted to the standby state. (Time t31). Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls the speaker 15 so as to start the standby effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the standby effect at the volume based on the stage “2” since the stage of the volume that can be specified from the value of the volume flag is the stage “2”.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the level of the volume that can be specified from the value of the volume flag (here, stage “2”) in the temporary volume flag when the fifth operation signal is input. (Time t32). At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 13 to display the volume adjustment screen, starts updating the adjustment period timer, and starts measuring the adjustment period. At this time, the sub control CPU 41a stops updating the standby timer. In the figure, the period during which the update of the standby timer is stopped is indicated by a one-dot chain line.

  Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a updates the value of the temporary sound volume flag in response to the input of the third operation signal or the fourth operation signal (time t33). Here, since the value of the volume flag is not updated, the standby effect being executed is continuously executed at the volume based on the volume level “2”.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the volume flag value to a value indicating an identifiable volume level from the temporary volume flag value when the adjustment end condition is satisfied (time t34). Here, description will be made assuming that the period end condition for which the adjustment period elapses is satisfied as the adjustment end condition. Thus, the standby effect being executed is executed at a volume based on the volume level “3”. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a deletes the temporary sound volume flag and ends the adjustment period timer update. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 13 so as not to display the volume adjustment screen. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a resets the standby timer and re-measures the standby time from the beginning.

  Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the initialization flag when the standby time has elapsed, and ends the update of the standby timer (time t35). At this time, even if the initialization flag is set, the sub-control CPU 41a has the volume level that can be identified from the value of the volume flag as the level “3”. The standby effect is executed with.

  Then, the sub control CPU 41a initializes the sound volume when the bet command is input (time t36). Specifically, the value of the volume flag is changed to a value indicating stage “1”, which is the initial stage of the volume set by the first function. Then, the sub control CPU 41a erases the initialization flag and controls the speaker 15 so as to end the standby effect. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 15 so as to start the effect during the game with the volume based on the stage “1”.

  According to such control, the standby time is measured excluding the period during which the volume adjustment process is being executed. Further, when the volume adjustment process is executed, the standby time is measured again from the beginning after the volume adjustment process is completed.

Next, the flow of control when the front door 12 is opened before the standby time elapses after shifting to the standby state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, the sub-control CPU 41a starts updating the standby timer and starts measuring the standby time when it is determined that the variable game (game) has ended and has shifted to the standby state. (Time t41). Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls the speaker 15 so as to start the standby effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the standby effect at the volume based on the stage “2” since the stage of the volume that can be specified from the value of the volume flag is the stage “2”.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 15 to execute the opening notification effect when the opening command indicating that the front door 12 is opened is triggered (time t42). At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the release notification effect at a specific volume regardless of the value of the volume flag. At this time, the sub control CPU 41a stops (interrupts) the update of the standby timer.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 15 so as to end the opening notification effect when the closing command indicating that the front door 12 is closed is input (time t43). At this time, the sub control CPU 41a resumes the update of the standby timer. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a restarts the update from the value of the standby timer that has been updated from when the standby state is entered until the release command is input (time points t41 to t42).

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the initialization flag when the standby time has elapsed, and ends the update of the standby timer (time t44). Here, the standby time is measured by adding the period from the transition to the standby state to the input of the release command and the period from the input of the closure command to the present. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the standby time has elapsed when the period excluding the period when the front door 12 is opened coincides with the standby time in the period from the transition to the standby state to the present. judge. At this time, even if the initialization flag is set, the sub-control CPU 41a has the volume level that can be identified from the value of the volume flag as the level “2”. The standby effect is executed with.

  Then, the sub control CPU 41a initializes the sound volume when the bet command is input (time t45). Specifically, the value of the volume flag is changed to a value indicating stage “1”, which is the initial stage of the volume set by the first function. Then, the sub control CPU 41a erases the initialization flag and controls the speaker 15 so as to end the standby effect. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 15 so as to start the effect during the game with the volume based on the stage “1”.

  According to such control, the waiting time is measured except for a period in which the front door 12 is opened. In addition, when the front door 12 is opened, the standby time is measured over the period from the transition to the standby state until the front door 12 is opened and the period after the front door 12 is closed. Is done.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Since the volume adjustment by the operation of the operation button 23 can be limited by the operation of the volume knob 28, it is possible to prevent the volume from being erroneously adjusted. Therefore, the sound production can be executed at an appropriate volume, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (2) While the operation button 23 can be operated by a player or the like, the volume knob 28 is normally not operated by the player but can be operated by a manager of a gaming machine such as a store clerk of a game store. For this reason, it is possible to decide whether or not to restrict the volume adjustment by the player or the like according to the intention of the administrator of the gaming machine, so that the sound effect is executed at a volume according to the intention of the gaming machine administrator. Can do.

  (3) By operating the volume knob 28, it is possible to determine whether or not to limit the volume adjustment by operating the operation button 23 depending on which stage is selected as the initial volume level. That is, the first function can determine whether or not to limit the volume adjustment by the second function. According to this, it is not necessary to separately perform selection of the initial stage of the volume and determination of whether or not to limit the volume adjustment by operating the operation button 23.

  (4) When the stage “0”, which is a stage for specifying a volume smaller than stages “1” to “3”, is selected as the initial stage of volume by the first function, the volume is adjusted by the second function. Is limited. For this reason, even if the stage “0” is selected by the first function in order to reduce the volume, it is possible to prevent the sound effect from being executed at a high volume as a result of the volume being adjusted by the second function. .

  (5) In particular, stage “0” is the stage where the volume is the lowest among the stages that can be set as the initial stage of volume by the first function. For this reason, although the stage with the lowest volume is selected by the first function, it is possible to prevent the sound effect from being executed at a high volume as a result of the volume being adjusted by the second function.

  (6) Further, the stage “0” is a stage in which no sound is output (mute) in a predetermined effect such as an in-game effect or a standby effect. For this reason, although the sound volume is adjusted so as not to be output by the first function, it is possible to prevent the sound from being output as a result of the sound volume being adjusted by the second function.

  (7) In the second function, the volume level can be adjusted between the level “1” to the level “3”, but cannot be adjusted to the level “0”. In other words, stage “0” is a stage that can be adjusted by the first function but cannot be adjusted by the second function. According to this, although the stage “0”, which is the stage that cannot be adjusted by the second function, is set as the initial stage of the volume by the first function, the stage “0” is changed from the stage “0” to another stage by the second function. Can be suppressed.

  (8) Predetermined effects such as an in-game effect and a standby effect are executed at a volume based on the volume level that can be specified from the value of the volume flag. On the other hand, the release notification effect is executed at a specific volume regardless of the volume level that can be specified from the value of the volume flag. For this reason, in this embodiment, according to the kind of audio production, an audio production can be performed with an appropriate volume.

  (9) The sub-control CPU 41a sets the initialization flag when the standby time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, and inputs the bet command when the initialization flag is set. As a trigger, the volume can be initialized. According to this, since the timing for determining the initialization of the volume can be made different from the timing for actually initializing the volume, the volume can be initialized at a more appropriate timing. Therefore, it is possible to execute a sound effect at an appropriate volume, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (10) The standby effect executed during the standby state is a volume based on a volume level that can be specified from the value of the volume flag, regardless of whether or not the initialization flag is set until a bet command is input. Is executed. That is, in the stand-by effect, the volume is not initialized until the standby state ends even if the initialization flag is set. According to this, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling that the volume of the standby effect being executed has been suddenly changed.

  (11) The sub-control CPU 41a stops the update of the standby timer when the measurement stop condition is satisfied, and therefore can appropriately measure the standby time according to the situation. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a can appropriately perform control for initializing the sound volume.

  (12) In particular, when the sub-control CPU 41a stops updating the standby timer when the specific measurement stop condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the standby timer when the update is stopped when the specific measurement start condition is satisfied. Restart the wait timer update from the value. That is, when the sub-control CPU 41a stops the update of the standby timer when the front door 12 is opened, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the standby timer from the value of the standby timer when the update is stopped when the front door 12 ends. To resume. According to this, even when the front door 12 is opened and closed, there is no need to measure the waiting time from the beginning, so that the waiting time can be quickly measured and the initialization flag can be set. .

  (13) When the sub-control CPU 41a stops updating the standby timer when the special measurement stop condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a resets the standby timer when the special measurement start condition is satisfied. Start updating. That is, when the sub-control CPU 41a stops updating the standby timer when the volume adjustment process starts, the sub-control CPU 41a resets the standby timer and starts updating the standby timer when the volume adjustment process ends. Then, the volume adjustment process is started when the player or the like operates the fifth button 23e. According to this, when the volume adjustment process is executed, the standby time can be measured again from the beginning. It can be suppressed that the initialization flag is established and the volume is initialized. As described above, in this embodiment, since the volume can be prevented from being initialized by an operation of the player or the like, it is easier to execute a predetermined effect at a volume desired by the player or the like.

  (14) Even if the initialization flag is set after the standby time has elapsed, if the volume adjustment process is executed, the initialization flag is deleted and the measurement of the standby time is started again. According to this, even if the volume is adjusted after setting the initialization flag, it is possible to prevent the volume from being initialized thereafter. That is, in the present embodiment, the volume can be appropriately changed according to the situation.

  (15) The bet command is output when the player inserts a medal or operates the bet button 18. Then, when the initialization flag is set, the sub control CPU 41a initializes the sound volume when the bet command is input. According to this, since the initialization of the sound volume is executed in response to an operation performed by the player, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling that the sound volume has been suddenly changed.

Each embodiment may be changed as follows.
The sub control CPU 41a initializes the sound volume when the bet command is input when the initialization flag is set, but the trigger for initializing the sound volume may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may initialize the sound volume when the start lever 20 is operated when the initialization flag is set. At this time, the main control CPU 40a may output a control command indicating that the start lever 20 has been operated to the sub control CPU 41a when the start lever 20 has been operated. That is, if the opportunity for initializing the volume is an opportunity established based on the player's operation, the player can be prevented from feeling that the volume has been suddenly changed. The opportunity for initializing the volume may be a condition that is satisfied regardless of the player's operation. For example, it may be provided with a time measuring means for measuring time, and the sound volume may be initialized when the time measuring means measures a predetermined time. Even in such a case, the volume is initialized suddenly when a specific condition is satisfied compared to when the volume is simply initialized when the standby time elapses. It is possible to suppress the feeling of being changed.

  The sub-control CPU 41a may not set the standby timer value again after the volume adjustment process is completed when the volume adjustment is not executed in the volume adjustment process. That is, if the value of the volume flag is not changed in the volume adjustment process, the sub control CPU 41a may not reset the value of the standby timer after the volume adjustment process ends.

  -The measurement stop condition may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a resumes updating from the value of the standby timer when the volume adjustment process is started when the volume adjustment process is ended after the volume adjustment process is started. May be. In this case, the start of the volume adjustment process corresponds to a specific measurement stop condition. Further, when the front door 12 is closed after the front door 12 is opened, the sub control CPU 41a may reset the value of the standby timer and update the value of the standby timer from the beginning. In this case, opening the front door 12 corresponds to a special measurement stop condition. Further, a condition different from the start of the volume adjustment process or the opening of the front door 12 may be set as the measurement stop condition. In this case, even when the volume adjustment process is started or when the front door 12 is opened, the measurement of the standby time may be continued.

  The measurement stop condition may be one of a special measurement stop condition and a specific measurement stop condition. The measurement stop condition may not be provided. In this case, after the sub-control CPU 41a starts updating the standby timer triggered by the transition to the standby state, the standby state continues. Until the standby time elapses, the update of the standby timer is continued without stopping the update of the standby timer.

  The sub-control CPU 41a may stop updating the standby timer and not measure the standby time after that when the volume adjustment process is executed before the standby time elapses. Further, when the volume control process is executed after the standby time has elapsed, the sub control CPU 41a may erase the initialization flag and thereafter not measure the standby time. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform control so that the volume is not initialized when the volume adjustment process is executed in the standby state.

  The sub-control CPU 41a may perform control so that the initialization flag is not erased even when the volume adjustment process is executed after setting the initialization flag. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a deletes the initialization flag when the volume is adjusted in the volume adjustment process after setting the initialization flag. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform control so as not to delete the initialization flag when the volume is not adjusted in the volume adjustment processing after setting the initialization flag.

  The value set in the volume flag when the volume is initialized by the volume initialization function may not be a value indicating the level of the volume selected by the first function. For example, a predetermined volume level may be set in the volume flag regardless of the volume level selected by the first function. At this time, the predetermined volume level may be a volume level that can be adjusted by the first function or the second function, or may be a volume level that cannot be adjusted by the first function or the second function. Also good. The volume that cannot be adjusted by the first function or the second function can be grasped as a volume level dedicated for initialization.

  Although the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the standby state has been entered on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed without inputting the bet command after inputting the all stop command, this is not restrictive. For example, after entering a bet command, it may be determined that a transition has been made to a standby state on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed without inputting the next bet command. Further, the main control CPU 40a may output a standby command indicating the shift to the standby state to the sub control CPU 41a. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a receives the standby command from the main control CPU 40a. It may be determined that the state has shifted to the standby state.

  The number of volume levels that can be adjusted in the volume adjustment function may be changed as appropriate. For example, the number of volume levels may be two or three, or five or more. In addition, among the plurality of volume levels, the number of volume levels that can be adjusted by the first function and the second function may be appropriately changed. For example, when the number of volume levels is set to 5 levels from “0” to “4”, the first function can be adjusted between “0” and “3” while Two functions may be adjustable between stage “1” and stage “4”.

  The volume level that can be adjusted in the volume adjustment function may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the second function, the adjustment may be made at all stages of the volume levels that can be adjusted by the first function. In the first function, it may be impossible to adjust a part of the volume levels that can be adjusted by the second function.

  -The sound volume output at a predetermined volume level may be changed as appropriate. For example, sound may be output from the speaker 15 even when the stage is “0”. That is, the stage “0” does not have to be a stage for specifying mute.

  When restricting the second function, the volume adjustment itself by the second function may not be disabled. For example, the range of the volume level that can be adjusted by the second function may be limited. You may restrict | limit the period which can perform volume adjustment by a function.

  -Which volume level is selected in the first function may be appropriately changed as to whether the second function is restricted. For example, in the first function, when the stage “3” is selected, the second function may be restricted. Further, there may be a plurality of volume levels for limiting the second function. For example, in the first function, when the stage “0” or the stage “1” is selected, the second function may be limited. Furthermore, the number of sound levels that do not limit the second function may be singular. For example, in the first function, only when the stage “2” is selected, the volume can be adjusted by the second function, while the stage “0”, the stage “1”, or the stage “3” is selected. In such a case, the second function may be limited.

  The timing at which the volume can be adjusted by the first function may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may specify the volume level selected by the volume knob 28 every predetermined control cycle and adjust the value of the volume flag.

The volume adjustment screen may be displayed on a part of the effect display device 13. Further, the effect display device 13 may not display a volume adjustment screen.
The timing at which the volume can be adjusted by the second function may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may adjust the value of the volume flag when the operation button 23 is operated during the variable game. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a may be able to adjust the sound volume by the second function regardless of whether the CPU 41a is in a standby state or a variable game.

  In the second function, the adjustment period may be measured from the beginning each time the third operation signal or the fourth operation signal is input. That is, when the third operation signal or the fourth operation signal is input during the update of the adjustment period timer, the sub control CPU 41a may reset the value of the adjustment period timer and measure the adjustment period again. . According to this, it is possible to suppress the end of the adjustment period while the player is operating the third button 23c or the fourth button 23d.

  The sub-control CPU 41a may not be able to measure the adjustment period, and may simply be able to adjust the volume triggered by the input of the third operation signal or the fourth operation signal. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a may not set the temporary volume flag, and may update the value of the volume flag in response to the input of the third operation signal or the fourth operation signal.

  -You may change the structure of an operation means suitably. For example, the operation button 23 may be disposed on the back side of the front door 12, while the volume knob 28 may be disposed on the front side of the front door 12. Further, both the operation button 23 and the volume knob 28 may be disposed on the back side of the front door 12 or on the front side of the front door 12. The operation button 23 and the volume knob 28 may be the same operation means. In this case, it is preferable that the volume adjustment by the first function and the volume adjustment by the second function can be realized according to the operation mode of the operation means. For example, when the operation means is operated for a time longer than a predetermined time, the sound volume can be adjusted by the first function, while the operation means is for a time shorter than the predetermined time. When operated, the volume may be adjusted by the second function.

  The operation button 23 does not have to be a push button, and may be, for example, a touch panel, a non-contact sensor, a lever, a dial operation means, or the like. Further, the volume knob 28 may not be a dial type operation means, and may be, for example, a touch panel, a non-contact type sensor, a lever, a push button, or the like.

  In addition to the volume knob 28, an operation means capable of performing an operation for limiting the second function may be provided. In this case, the operation means for limiting the second function may be disposed at a position where the player can operate, or may be disposed at a position where the player cannot operate. The position where the player can operate is, for example, the front side of the front door 12, and the position where the player cannot operate is, for example, the back side of the front door 12.

The standby effect only needs to be executed during at least a part of the standby state. For example, the standby effect may not be executed during the execution of the opening notification effect.
The opening notification effect may be executed at a volume based on a volume level that can be specified from the value of the volume flag.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change suitably the kind of audio | voice production which can be performed. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may be able to perform control to execute a bet sound effect that outputs a bet sound indicating that a bet on a medal has been made, triggered by the input of a bet command. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a may be capable of performing a winning suggestion effect that outputs a sound suggesting a winning combination when an winning command is input. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a may execute the above sound production at a volume based on a volume level that can be specified from the value of the volume flag, or regardless of a volume level that can be specified from the value of the volume flag. , It may be executed at a predetermined volume.

  Instead of or in addition to the volume adjustment function, a light amount adjustment function for adjusting the light amount of the light emission effect by the decoration lamp 14 may be provided. In this case, the light quantity adjustment function includes a first light quantity adjustment function for adjusting the initial stage of the light quantity, and a second light quantity adjustment function for adjusting the light quantity based on the initial stage adjusted by the first light quantity adjustment function. Also good. In this case, an operation for selecting the initial stage of the light amount, that is, an operation for adjusting the light amount by the first light amount adjustment function may be provided. The light quantity knob is preferably disposed on the back side of the front door 12, for example. In the second light quantity adjustment function, for example, an operation of adjusting the light quantity by operating the first and second buttons 23a and 23b may be possible. In this example, the light intensity of the light emission effect corresponds to the effect intensity, the first and second buttons 23a and 23b correspond to the first operation means, and the light amount knob corresponds to the second operation means.

  In place of or in addition to the volume adjustment function, an operation amount adjustment function for adjusting the operation amount of the movable body in the movable body effect performed by operating the movable body capable of performing a predetermined operation may be provided. In this case, as the operation amount adjustment function, the first operation amount adjustment function for adjusting the initial stage of the operation amount and the second operation amount adjustment for adjusting the operation amount based on the initial stage adjusted by the first operation amount adjustment function. And a function. In this case, an operation amount knob capable of performing an operation of selecting an initial stage of the operation amount, that is, an operation of adjusting the operation amount by the first operation amount adjusting function may be provided. The operation amount knob may be disposed on the back side of the front door 12, for example. Further, an operation amount adjustment button for adjusting the operation amount by the second operation amount adjustment function may be provided. The operation amount adjustment button may be disposed on the front side of the front door 12, for example. In this different example, the amount of movement of the movable body in the movable body effect corresponds to the effect intensity, the operation amount adjustment button corresponds to the first operation means, and the operation amount knob corresponds to the second operation means.

  In the medal management process, the main control CPU 40a bets differently when adding 1 to the bet number based on the insertion of medals and when adding 1 to the bet number from the credit stored in the main control RAM 40c. A command may be generated.

  The slot machine 10 may have a replay time function. The gaming state in which the replay time function is operating is a replay time state in which the probability of winning a replay role in the internal lottery process varies with a predetermined probability (for example, high probability). Such a replay time state may include a plurality of replay time states with different winning probabilities for the replay role.

  The slot machine 10 may have an assist time function. The gaming state in which the assist time function is activated is a state in which the pressing order and the pressing position (stop operation mode) of the reels 16a to 16c necessary for winning the winning combination are notified in an identifiable manner.

The slot machine 10 may include a 1-bet button that allows an operation of betting one medal out of credits in addition to or instead of the bet button 18.
The slot machine 10 may include a single board in which the functions of the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are integrated. The function of the main board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

The main control CPU 40a, the main control ROM 40b, and the main control RAM 40c may be configured as a one-chip microcomputer.
The function of the sub board 41 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. For example, the slot machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device 13, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 14, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker 15. You may further provide the control board which controls a group collectively. The sub control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

The slot machine 10 may be a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium different from medals. For example, the game medium may be a game ball.
The above embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine. The pachinko gaming machine includes an installation frame that is fixed to an island facility such as a game store, and a mounting frame that is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the installation frame. A game board having various game members is disposed on the mounting frame. In such a pachinko gaming machine, a symbol variation game is displayed based on a predetermined winning lottery result, and a winning game is given after a winning display result is derived in the symbol variation game. The operation button 23 is preferably disposed on the front side of the mounting frame, and the volume knob 28 is preferably disposed on the back side of the mounting frame. That is, in this example, the mounting frame corresponds to the front door. In the pachinko gaming machine, the main control CPU outputs a standby command to the sub control CPU indicating that a transition to a standby state in which no game is performed is performed. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU starts measuring the standby time triggered by the input of the standby command. Further, the main control CPU outputs a start command indicating the start of the symbol variation game to be performed by varying the symbol to the sub control CPU. On the other hand, the sub control CPU terminates the standby state in response to the input of the start command. Then, when the start command is input, the sub control CPU may initialize the sound volume when the initialization flag is set. In this case, the input of the standby command corresponds to the first condition, and the input of the start command corresponds to the second condition. The main control CPU may output an end command indicating the end of the symbol variation game to the sub control CPU. Then, the sub control CPU may determine that it is in the standby state on the condition that the start command is not input for a predetermined time after inputting the end command, and may start measuring the standby time. In this case, it is equivalent to the second condition to determine the standby state on condition that the start command is not input for a predetermined time after the end command is input.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) It has a measuring means for measuring the specific period, and the measuring means starts measuring the specific period in response to the establishment of the first condition, and in advance before the specific period elapses. When the determined remeasurement condition is satisfied, the measurement for the specific period is started when the remeasurement condition is satisfied.

  (B) The second condition is a condition established based on a player's operation.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 12 ... Front door, 15 ... Speaker (production execution means), 23 ... Operation button (operation means, 1st operation means), 28 ... Volume knob (operation means, 2nd operation means), 40 ... Main board | substrate, 41 ... Sub Substrate, 41a ... sub control CPU (effect control means, information generation means, measurement means).

Claims (6)

Production execution means capable of performing production,
Production control means for controlling the production execution means;
An operation means capable of adjusting an effect intensity when executing a predetermined effect;
An information generating means for generating information,
The information generating means generates specific information on the condition that a specific period has elapsed from when the first condition is satisfied to when the second condition is satisfied,
The production control means includes
While it is possible to control the execution of the predetermined effect with the effect intensity adjusted by the operation of the operation means,
When the second condition is satisfied, when the specific information is generated, it is possible to control to change the effect intensity to a predetermined effect intensity and execute the predetermined effect. To play. In the predetermined effect, there is a special effect that can be executed in at least a part of a period from when the first condition is satisfied to when the second condition is satisfied,
2. The special effect is executed with an effect intensity adjusted by an operation of the operation means when the specific information is generated but before the second condition is satisfied. The gaming machine described in 1. Comprising measuring means for measuring the specific period,
The measurement unit starts measurement of the specific period triggered by the establishment of the first condition. On the other hand, if a predetermined measurement stop condition is satisfied before the specific period elapses, the measurement unit starts predetermined measurement. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein measurement of the specific period is stopped until the condition is satisfied. The measurement stop condition includes a specific measurement stop condition,
The measurement means stops the measurement for the specific period when the specific measurement stop condition is satisfied before the specific period elapses, while the specific measurement stop condition is satisfied when the measurement start condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein measurement of the specific period that has been stopped is resumed when triggered by the establishment of. The measurement stop condition includes a special measurement stop condition that can be established based on the player's operation,
The measurement means stops the measurement for the specific period when the special measurement stop condition is satisfied before the specific period elapses, whereas the measurement start condition is satisfied when the measurement start condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the measurement of the specific period is started with a trigger. Comprising measuring means for measuring the specific period,
While the measurement unit starts measurement of the specific period triggered by the establishment of the first condition, the remeasurement condition is satisfied when a predetermined remeasurement condition is satisfied after the specific period has elapsed. The measurement of the specific period starts with the establishment of
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the information generation unit deletes the specific information when the re-measurement condition is satisfied.

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