JP2018183379A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of appropriately adjusting a volume by operation parts for setting up an output volume.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a sound output means for outputting sound; setup means causing a first operation part and a second operation part to set up an output volume; and control means executing volume lowering control of lowering the output volume when a prescribed condition is established. A setup content set up by the first operation part cannot be specified by a mode of the first operation part, while a setup content set up by the second operation part can be specified by a mode of the second operation part. When the output volume is set up by the first operation part during the volume lowering control, the control means terminates the volume lowering control, however, when the output volume is set up by the second operation part during the volume lowering control, continues the volume lowering control.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a game.

As a gaming machine, a predetermined number of bets are set, and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on a start operation, and a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is played by a launching device. And a pachinko gaming machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium is won in a starting area such as a prize opening provided in the gaming area.

In this type of gaming machine, there is a gaming machine that performs volume lowering control for lowering the volume of gaming sound when a situation in which no game is played is detected (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, there is a gaming machine in which volume setting is possible (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2002-272904 A JP 2013-039258 A

Even if the player changes the volume during the volume reduction control, it is difficult to know how much the volume has changed, while the switch provided on the back of the gaming machine shows the volume.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which an appropriate sound volume can be adjusted by an operation unit in which an output sound volume is set.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine)
Because
Sound output means for outputting sound (for example, speakers 53, 54, etc.);
The sound output means is provided by a first operation unit (for example, a cross key 58, an operation unit composed of a button for increasing and decreasing an output volume) and a second operation unit (for example, a volume adjuster 57). Setting means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that can set the output volume output by
When,
Control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that performs volume reduction control for reducing the output volume output by the sound output means when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
With
The setting content set by the first operation unit cannot be specified by the mode of the first operation unit,
The setting content set by the second operation unit can be specified by the mode of the second operation unit (
For example, it can be specified by the rotational position of the knob of the volume adjuster 57)
When the output volume is set by the first operation unit during the volume reduction control, the control means ends the volume reduction control (for example, Sq14 in FIG. 7), and the second operation is performed during the volume reduction control. When the output volume is set by the unit, the volume decrease control is continued (for example, Sq1 in FIG.
Even if a positive determination is made in 6, the set value is only reflected in Sq15, and the lowering control is continued).

According to such a configuration, a sound can be output at an appropriate volume by the operation unit used for setting the volume.

In the present embodiment, the cross key 58 is used as an example of the first operation unit. However, any buttons or levers that can be operated by the player may be used. Cross keys, buttons, levers, etc.
Return to the home position after operation. When setting the output volume by operating such an operation unit,
Since it returns to a fixed position after setting, the setting content cannot be specified in the mode of the operation unit. Also, when operating with the four-way controller, button, lever, etc., it is difficult to tell whether the setting has been set, or for example, when the volume increases or decreases with a long press, how much the setting value has changed due to the operation. Confusing. Therefore, the setting content set by the operation unit that returns to a fixed position after the operation of the cross key, button, lever, or the like is displayed on the liquid crystal display device or the like.

Note that the first operation unit may include a plurality of operation units. That is, the player may be able to set the output volume using a plurality of operation units. Specifically, a cross key may be used as an operation unit for setting one step at a time, and a button may be used as an operation unit for setting the maximum volume or the minimum volume in one operation.

Moreover, what changes the aspect by rotating or moving as a 2nd operation part is mentioned. Examples of the rotating member include a cylindrical knob in addition to the triangular knob shown in the embodiment. Examples of the moving object include a slider knob and a dip switch knob. Unlike the first operation unit, these operation units do not return to the home position after the operation, and the changed mode continues, so that the setting content can be specified.

In the present embodiment, the setting content that can be set by the first operation unit and the setting content that can be set by the second operation unit are the same, but the setting content may be different. For example, the number of steps that can be set may be different such that the output volume can be set in four steps in the first operation unit, and the output volume can be set in five steps in the second operation unit. In addition to the setting contents indicating the output volume level, other settings relating to the output volume may be performed. Other setting examples relating to the output volume include (a) setting a settable range and (b) setting for making the output volume different.

The setting shown in (a) above is a setting of a range (upper limit or lower limit) of a stage that can be set by the player. Normally, the player can set any one of V1 to V4, for example, but it is set to be in the range of V2 to V4 or in the range of V1 to V3. In this case, the setting content at the operation unit operated by the player is at the output volume level, and the setting content at the operation unit operated by the store clerk is within a range of steps that can be set by the player.

The setting shown in (b) above is a setting for changing the output volume, although the player can set any one of V1 to V4. Specifically, the output volume is prepared in five levels of levels 1 to 5, and when the player sets V1, it is set to level 1, and when the player sets V2, it is set to level 2, and the player When V is set to V3, the level 3 is set, and when the player sets V4, the level 5 is set instead of the level 4. In this way, even if the player sets the same stage, the output volume is set differently. In this case, the setting content at the operation unit operated by the player is an output volume level, and the setting content at the operation unit operated by the store clerk is an output volume corresponding to the level set by the player.

In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 is used as an example of expressing the setting contents with the cross key 58 or the one shown in FIG. 9 is exemplified. In addition, when the gaming state is normal, it is displayed on two devices such as a liquid crystal display and 7 segments, and when the gaming state is frequently performed such as ART, only the 7 segments are displayed. You may make it perform control according to.

(2) The gaming machine of (1) above,
When the output volume is set by the first operation unit, an operation sound is output (for example, Sq3 in FIG. 6, Sq12 in FIG. 7), and when the output volume is set by the second operation unit. The operation sound is not output (for example, even if an affirmative determination is made in Sq6 or Sq16 in FIG. 7, the process of outputting the operation sound is not performed).

According to such a configuration, a sound can be output at an appropriate volume by the operation unit used for setting the volume.

In the present embodiment, the setting value is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the operation sound is also output, but speakers 53 and 54 may be used as other means of the above (1). That is,
It is good also as a structure which shows a setting value only with a sound. As a method for indicating the set value only by sound, the set value may be suggested by associating the set value with a voice such as “Ichi” as described in the embodiment, or by correlating the scale, for example. In this case, for example, V corresponds to de, V2 corresponds to le, V3 corresponds to mi, and V4 corresponds to f. Such a configuration is suitable for a pachinko gaming machine that performs variable display of decorative symbols by rotating a drum, a slot machine that does not use a liquid crystal display, and the like.

(3) The gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The predetermined condition is a condition that a state in which no game is played by a player has passed for a predetermined period of time,
If the output volume is set by the first operation unit before the predetermined period has elapsed (
For example, an affirmative determination is made in Sq2 in FIG. 6), the predetermined period is extended (for example, a measurement timer set in Sq4 in FIG. 6), and the output volume is set by the second operation unit before the predetermined period elapses. If set, the predetermined period is not extended (for example, the measurement timer is not set even if an affirmative determination is made in Sq6 in FIG. 6).

According to such a configuration, the volume reduction control can be appropriately performed by the operation unit used for setting the volume.

Another example of the predetermined condition is a condition that “the settlement switch has been operated”. This is because the checkout switch is normally operated at the end of the game, so that a period in which no game is played starts when the switch is operated.

In the present embodiment, the length of the predetermined period is the same regardless of which predetermined operation is performed, but the length of the predetermined period may be changed depending on the operation target. For example, the predetermined period corresponding to the operation detected by the main control unit 41 may be longer than the predetermined period corresponding to the operation detected by the sub control unit 91 without using the main control unit 41. This indicates that the operation detected by the main control unit 41 is an operation directly related to the game, so that the game is actually being played, while the sub control unit 91 does not detect the main control unit 41. This is because the operation to perform is a production-related operation, and there is a possibility that the game is not actually played or the game is not started. Similarly, when extending the predetermined period, the length of the extended period may be changed depending on the operation target.

(4) The gaming machine of (3) above,
When the measurement of the predetermined period starts (for example, when a predetermined operation is detected), the measurement of the predetermined period is started regardless of whether sound is output by the sound output unit (for example, FIG. 6 Sq4, Sq8, Sq13, Sq18, etc. in FIG. 7).

According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to divide the condition into the measurement start determination for a predetermined period, and the sound volume reduction control can be appropriately performed.

(5) The gaming machine according to any of (1) to (4) above,
The second operation unit is covered with a cover member (for example, a cover member 59).

  According to such a configuration, an erroneous operation on the second operation unit can be prevented.

(6) A gaming machine (slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine) that performs a game,
Production operation means (for example, production switch 56 of slot machine 1, production button of pachinko machine) used for operation for production,
Game progress operating means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R of the slot machine 1, hitting operation handle of a pachinko gaming machine) used for an operation for progressing the game;
A first promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect operation means (for example, an effect that prompts an operation of the effect switch 56 as shown in the liquid crystal display 51 at times t5 to t6 in FIG. 13, an operation of an effect button in a pachinko gaming machine) First promotion means (for example, processing in which the sub-control unit 91 executes the first promotion effect)
A second promotion effect (for example, times t2 to t3 in FIG.
As shown in the liquid crystal display 51 at t4 to t5, second promotion means (for example, sub-control) that executes an effect of navigating the correct procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and an effect of instructing a right turn in a pachinko gaming machine. Part 91 performs the second promotion effect),
Sound output means for outputting sound (for example, BGM, first promotion sound, second promotion sound shown in FIG. 11) (
For example, the sub-control unit 91 causes the speakers 53 and 54 to output BGM and the like)
With
When the effect operating means is operated during the execution of the first promotion effect, a notification regarding a privilege (for example, granting the number of added games) is made (for example, the liquid crystal display 51 at times t5 to t6 in FIG. 13). As shown in FIG. 4, when the display “PUSH!” Prompting the operation of the effect switch 56 and the sound output “Press this button!” Are given, the operation switch 56 is operated to give an additional number of games. "WIN!" Is displayed on the screen)
When the first promotion effect is being executed during output of a predetermined sound (for example, BGM), the sound output means decreases the volume of the predetermined sound (for example, as shown at times t5 to t6 in FIG. 13). On the other hand, when the first promotion effect is being executed, the volume of the BGM is reduced.) On the other hand, when the second promotion effect is being executed while the predetermined sound is being output, the volume of the predetermined sound is maintained. (For example, as shown at times t2 to t3 and t4 to t5 in FIG. 13, when the second promotion effect is being executed, the volume of the BGM is maintained).

According to such a configuration, when the first promotion effect is executed in which the operation of the effect operation unit is prompted when the notification regarding the privilege is performed during the output of the predetermined sound, the volume of the predetermined sound is reduced. . For this reason, it is possible to concentrate the player on the operation of the effect operating means.

(7) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine, etc.), a sound output means (for example, speakers 53, 54, etc.) for outputting sound, and the sound output means By a setting means (for example, a volume adjuster 57, a volume setting screen, etc.) for setting a volume setting value indicating an output volume output by the sound output means according to the volume setting value set by the setting means. Control means for controlling the output volume to be output (for example, the sub-control unit 91)
And detecting means for detecting whether or not a game is being played by the player (for example, the sub-control unit 91
Etc.) and the control means executes volume reduction control for reducing the output volume according to the volume setting value when the detection means detects that no game is played by the player. (For example, when a positive determination is made at Sq9 in FIG. 6, the volume reduction control is executed, etc.) The volume setting value (eg, V4) indicating the maximum volume is set by the setting means, and the output volume during the volume reduction control (For example, the reduction control maximum volume in FIG. 10) is set to a volume setting value (for example, V1) indicating the minimum volume by the setting means, and the output volume when the volume reduction control is not executed (for example, The gaming machine may be smaller than the normal control minimum volume in FIG.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not the current volume is a volume during volume reduction control.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a volume controller and a volume setting screen. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of a volume control process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of a volume control process. It is a figure which shows the difference in the control content by operation with respect to a cross key and a volume controller. It is a figure which shows the various aspects which show a setting value. It is a figure which shows the output sound volume at the time of normal control and reduction control in each sound volume setting value. It is a figure for demonstrating a 1st promotion effect table. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the 1st promotion effect. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between output control of BGM and execution of a promotion effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution probability of a promotion effect.

The form for implementing the slot machine which concerns on this invention is demonstrated below based on embodiment.

Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a left reel, a middle reel and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery. ) Are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Are arranged as follows.

As shown in FIG. 3, "red 7" and "blue 7"
”,“ White 7 ”,“ BAR ”,“ Watermelon ”,“ Cherry a ”,“ Cherry b ”,“ Bell ”
A plurality of types of mutually identifiable symbols such as “Replay a”, “Replay b”, and “Plum” are drawn in a predetermined order, 21 pieces each. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the front door 1b.

The reels 2L, 2C, 2R are respectively provided with corresponding reel motors 32L, 32C,
By rotating by 32R (see FIG. 4), the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the see-through window 3 while continuously changing, while the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. As a result, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a transmissive liquid crystal panel in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and the display area 5
Each reel 2 from the player side through the transparent region 51b corresponding to the transparent window 3 of 1a and the transparent window 3
L, 2C and 2R can be visually recognized.

As shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits are used. A MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number among the number of bets, and a settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used to set the bet number are settled; Start switch 7 that is operated when starting the game
, A stop switch 8L operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively.
8C, 8R, and a production switch 56 used for production are provided so as to be operable by the player.

In this embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, 2
The reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is called the third stop or final stop. Called.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b shows a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, and the contents when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 for displaying an error code, information for identifying the stop order of reels by navigation notification described later, a 1BETLED 14 for informing that the betting number is set to 1, and 2 betting numbers are set. 2BETL to notify that it is on
ED 15, 3 BET LED 16 for notifying that the number of bets is set by 3 lighting, insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted is illuminated, and that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is valid Start valid LED to notify by lighting
18. There is provided a game display unit 13 provided with a waiting LED 19 for informing that the player is waiting, and a replaying LED 20 for notifying that the replay game is in progress.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, In the inside of 8R, the left which notifies that the stop operation of the reel by the corresponding stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is effective by lighting,
Middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided, respectively.
An effect LED 56a (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the operation of the effect switch 56 is effective is provided inside the effect switch 56. Furthermore, the front door 1b has
As shown in FIG. 1, speakers 53 and 54 are provided.

On the inner side of the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 (see FIG. 4) for detecting an error state described later by a predetermined key operation and a reset operation for releasing a stop state described later, A set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time while checking the set value;
A stop switch 3 for selecting valid / invalid of the stop function for controlling the stop state at a predetermined opportunity
6a, an automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting validity / invalidity of an automatic settlement function to be controlled by automatic settlement processing at a predetermined opportunity, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 are provided inside the housing 1a. The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout exit 9 side, the medal inserted from the medal insertion section 4, and the medal flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side Inserted medal sensor 31, a medal selector 29 having an insertion port sensor 26 for detecting insertion of a foreign object on the upstream side of the inserted medal sensor 31, and a door open detection switch 25 for detecting the open state of the front door 1b (see FIG. 4). ) Is provided.

Inside the front door 1b, a volume controller 57 having a knob operated to set an output volume output from the speakers 53 and 54 is provided. The knob is an operation unit, and the set value is indicated by the rotation position of the knob. The volume controller 57 is covered with a cover member 59. The cover member 59 is provided so as to be freely opened and closed. A store clerk at the amusement store performs an operation for opening the cover member 59 and setting the output volume. Since the store clerk cannot operate unless the cover member 59 is opened, an erroneous operation on the volume adjuster 57 can be prevented.

In the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. 2, the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are respectively shown. A reel unit 2 comprising detectable reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), an external output board 1000 (see FIG. 4) for outputting an external output signal, and a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are stored. Hopper tank 34a, hopper tank 34a
A hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4) for paying out the medals stored in the medal payout opening 9, and a payout sensor 34 for detecting the medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b.
A hopper unit 34 and a power supply box 100 are provided.

On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35,
A full sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) that detects that the stored medal is full.
Is provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, a function key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state is provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. In the setting change state, a reset / function that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of an internal lottery described later
A setting switch 38 and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off are provided.

When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage is defined as the winning line. In this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

Further, in the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, each reel 2L, 2C, 2
R rotates and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R continuously fluctuate. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3. The operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for stopping the first stop reel is referred to as a first stop operation. The operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for stopping the second stop reel is referred to as a second stop operation. Stop switches 8L, 8C for stopping the third stop reel,
The operation of 8R is referred to as a third stop operation.

Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) on the winning line LN is set to each reel 2L, 2C, 2
When the display is stopped as a result of R, a win is generated, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the gaming state according to the combination of symbols is shifted. .

In this embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in a state where the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. Further, one unit of control (game control) for executing a game starts when all the controls associated with the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC 100V power from outside, and the AC 1
A DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the power supply of 00 V and supplied to the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90. Further, the power supply board 101 includes the hopper motor 34b, the dispensing sensor 34c, and the full sensor 35 described above.
a, a setting key switch 37, a reset / setting switch 38, and a power switch 39 are connected.

On the game control board 40, the above-described MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, insertion medal sensor 31, door open Detection switch 25
The reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, and reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Detection signals of switches are input. In addition, the game control board 40 has the credit indicator 11 described above,
Game auxiliary indicator 12, 1-3 BETLED14-16, insertion request LED17, start valid LED18, waiting LED19, replaying LED20, BET switch valid LE
D21, left, middle, right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, set value display 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected and the hopper described above via the power supply board 101. A motor 34b and a power switch 39 are connected, and these electric components are driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40.

The game control board 40 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and at the same time, controls the respective parts of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 directly or indirectly, and becomes an oscillation signal of a predetermined frequency. A control clock generation circuit 42 for generating a control clock CCLK, a random number clock generation circuit 43 for generating a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, and a game control board 40, a switch detection circuit 44 that takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41, and a motor drive signal (stepping) output from the main control unit 41. The motor phase signal) is transferred to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R.
A motor drive circuit 45 for transmitting to the solenoid, a solenoid drive circuit 46 for transmitting the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30, and an LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the game control board. When a voltage drop is detected by monitoring the voltage of various displays connected to the LED 40 and the LED drive circuit 47 that transmits to the LED and the power supply supplied to the slot machine 1, a voltage drop signal indicating that is provided. A power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs to the main control unit 41 and a reset circuit 49 that supplies a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the power supply is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off, are mounted. Has been.

An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and the effect switch 5
6 detection signals are input. In addition, the liquid crystal display 51, production effect LED5
2, presentation devices such as a volume adjuster 57, speakers 53 and 54, reel LED 55, and cross key 58 are connected, and these production devices are controlled by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the production control board 90. It is driven based on this.

The volume adjuster 57 is used by the store clerk to set the volume as described above.
It can be set to any one of four levels. The sub control unit 91 controls the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 by controlling the sound output circuit 94 according to the stage set by the volume adjuster 57 and the stage set by the player. The cross key 58 is operated by the player vertically and horizontally. In the present embodiment, the cross key 58 is used for the speakers 53 and 54.
Is operated to set the output volume output by. When the cross key 58 is operated, a signal corresponding to the operation is output to the sub-control unit 91.

The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and I / O port 91d, and controls the effect.
And a display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, an LED effect circuit 52 that controls the drive of the reel LED 55, and audio from the speakers 53 and 54. An audio output circuit 94 that performs output control, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, and switches connected to the effect control board 90 When the switch circuit 96 that detects the detection signal input from, the clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored and a voltage drop is detected In addition, an interruption detection circuit 98 for outputting a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a, and other circuits , It is mounted.

Sub CPU91a receives the command transmitted from game control board 40, performs various control for performing an effect, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted in effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. .

Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. The sub-control unit 9
1 every time the number of system clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, a certain time interval (about 2 m
s) Generate an interrupt every time and execute the timer interrupt process (sub). Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time. The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power in the event of a power failure, and while the backup power is being supplied, the RAM is
The data stored in 91c is held.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value.
The medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in a lottery that affects the player's advantage such as an internal lottery. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

In this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line is activated (in the case of this embodiment, all the pay lines are always activated. A winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called a combination is arranged on the winning line. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition to a game state advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c. Among the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game, but the special flag winning flag is It is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the winning of each combination described above before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7 At the time of detection). In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value generated by the random number circuit 508b and stored in the random number value register of the random number circuit 508b is set as the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. And, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, according to the numerical data stored in the lottery work and the number of determination values of each combination determined according to the current gaming state, the number of bets and the set value A determination is made as to whether or not winning is permitted.

In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined in accordance with the internal lottery target, the current gaming state, and the set value are sequentially assigned to the random number for internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

Then, a winning number indicating the result of the internal lottery is set in the RAM 41c. The winning number is used for setting of an internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, reel 2L, 2C, 2R stop control, and the like.

When a winning combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination determined based on the winning number is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special role is elected, the special role winning flag indicating that the special role is elected is set in the special role storing work, and when the general role is elected, the general role is elected. The winning combination flag indicating the general role is set in the general role storing work. If no winning combination is selected, the special combination storing work and the general combination storing work are cleared.

Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91. Hereinafter, some of the various commands will be described. Commands other than the following commands may be used.

The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the game, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game.

The ART state command is a command that can specify whether the game is in AT, whether it is in ART, the number of remaining games until the specified number of games is reached, the number of remaining games in the precursor period, and the number of remaining games in ART. Is sent after the gaming state command.

The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and the start switch 7
Is transmitted after the ART status command. The internal winning command includes a first internal winning command that can specify whether or not the special combination is won, and a second internal winning command that can specify whether or not the general combination is won, After the first internal winning command is transmitted, the second internal winning command is transmitted.

The push order command is a command that can specify the stop order, and is when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started, after the internal winning command is transmitted, and with the stop operation of each reel Each time control is performed, it is transmitted after a stop command is transmitted.
In a game in which navigation notification described later is executed, a push order command that can specify a stop order advantageous to the player is transmitted from the start of the game, and in a game in which navigation notification is not executed, an advantageous stop order is provided. A push order command that cannot specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player is transmitted until it is determined, and a push order command that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player is transmitted after the advantageous stop order is determined.

Since the game state command, the ART state command, and the internal winning command are transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started, by receiving these commands,
It is possible to specify that the game has started by operating the start switch 7.

The ART lottery result command is a command that can specify whether or not the ART lottery or the extra lottery is won, and the number of games of the winning ART or the number of games to be added. When the game is started, the ART lottery or Sent after the internal winning command is transmitted in the game where the extra lottery is performed.

The stop operation command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, or the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel.
Sent every time stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel.

The stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. Stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel Is transmitted after the corresponding sliding frame number command is transmitted.

With the stop operation command and the stop command, it is possible to specify whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, and stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. Since it is transmitted every time, by receiving these commands, it is possible to specify that one of the reels has been stopped and the reel to be stopped.

The game end command is a command that can specify that the game has ended.
Sent when a stop switch is pressed to release the stop reel and then released.

The winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of winning, the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, so that the player stops the third stop reel. This is when the stop switch is pressed and released, and is transmitted after the game end command is transmitted.

Both the game end command and the winning determination command are transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and then releases the stop switch. By receiving these commands, It is possible to specify that all operations necessary to advance one game have been completed.

In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can provide a notification period in which navigation notification can be executed to notify the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. Can be controlled at an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT).

When the main control unit 41 controls the AT, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state, and based on the winning number of the winning navigation notification combination, the player In addition to notifying the stop order that is advantageous to the player and transmitting a push order command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player based on the winning number to the sub-control unit 91, the liquid crystal display 51, etc. The navigation effect using is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute navigation notification and execute a navigation effect by satisfying certain conditions even in a normal state where the control is not performed by the AT.

The gaming state in this embodiment includes RT0 to 4, RB, and BB (RB). RT0
4, RB, BB (RB), RB and BB are the most advantageous gaming state with the highest medal payout rate per game. RT0, RT2 and RT4 of RT0-4 have a higher probability of winning a re-gamer, and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1 and 3, compared to RT1 and RT3. It can be said that this is an advantageous state for the player. RT0
Of these, RT0 and RT2 can be said to be more advantageous to the player than RT4 in that the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT4. RT2 can be said to be more advantageous to the player than RT0 in that there is a high possibility that the number of ART games described later will be added.

Further, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 2, the main control unit 41 can execute a navigation notification for notifying the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result. It is possible to control the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period.

When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification by winning the notification target combination corresponding to the gaming state, and the first internal winning command to the sub control unit 91 , By transmitting the second internal winning command and the pressing order command, the sub-control unit 9
The navigation effect by 1 is executed.

The navigation effect of the present embodiment notifies the stop order advantageous for the player notified by the navigation notification by displaying the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and the output of the navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, when informing the stop order of the left middle right stop switch 8L such as “123” (indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop), A stop order image indicating the stop order of 8C and 8R is displayed. In addition, as the navigation voice, for example, “left middle right!” (Indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop) Is output. Also,
When notifying the stop order in which the left reel is the first stop, the stop order indicating the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as “1--” (indicating that the left reel is the first stop). Display an image. Further, as the navigation voice, for example, “left!” (Indicating that the left reel is in the first stop) (indicating that the left reel is in the first stop) indicating the stop switch stop order is output. To do. The mode of the navigation effect is not limited to such a mode, and any mode may be used as long as the player can distinguish according to the winning situation. In addition, the navigation effect is not limited to that using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, but the effect effect LED 52.
It may be executed using the reel LED 55 or the like.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines that ART (RT0 is RT when the lottery condition is satisfied.
An ART lottery for determining whether or not to control to a state controlled by T) is performed. Then, the main control unit 41 wins the ART lottery and controls the ART when the precursor period ends.

When controlling to ART, first control to AT. The state from the start of the AT control to the transition to RT0 is also referred to as a preparation state. The main control unit 41 performs navigation notification when the target combination is won in the preparation state.

In addition, after the start of ART, every time one game is consumed, the number of remaining games is decremented by 1,
When the remaining number of games becomes 0, the AT control is terminated. As a result, navigation notification is not executed.

Also, if the lottery conditions are met before the remaining number of games reaches 0 after the start of ART,
An extra lottery is performed to determine whether or not to increase the number of games. When the winning lottery is won, an ART game number lottery for determining the number of ART games is performed, and the number of games won in the ART game number lottery is added to the remaining number of ART games.

Also, after the start of ART, if the lottery conditions are met before the remaining number of games reaches 0,
An extra state lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to an extra state in which the probability that the number of ART games will be added is higher than during T.

If a special role is won after the start of ART and before the remaining number of games reaches 0, RT2
The ART is interrupted at the end, and the counting of the number of ART games is also interrupted accordingly. When a special combination is won during ART, navigation notification is not performed even if the push order bell is won until the special combination wins.

If the special role is won during ART and the ART is interrupted, the bonus is controlled after the winning special role is won, and the transition is stopped at RT3 after the bonus ends, and RT1 At this time, the AT control is resumed, and the ART is resumed by moving again to RT0 through the preparation state, and the counting of the remaining number of games of the ART is also resumed.

In addition, RT2 is advantageous to the player in that it is more likely to be given benefits advantageous to the player than RT0 in that the number of ART games is likely to be increased. However, for example, a configuration that is advantageous to the player in terms of a high probability of winning a specific combination, a high probability of winning a specific combination, and a high medal payout rate may be used.

Here, the benefit advantageous to the player means a right that allows the player to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (winning a lottery for determining whether or not to generate the advantageous state, shifting to the advantageous state. (E.g., winning is permitted), the right to be notified of an operation mode advantageous to the player, the right to be controlled to a gaming state with a high expected value to which a gaming value is given, and the current gaming state are advantageous to the player Right to be notified whether or not the game state is in a favorable state, the period controlled to the advantageous state (
The number of fixed games, the average value of the number of games that vary depending on the end condition, etc.) may be directly advantageous to the player, and not directly advantageous to the player.
A privilege that is indirectly advantageous to the player, such as a condition for obtaining a privilege on the Internet, may be used.

Next, control of the output volume output from the speakers 53 and 54 under the control of the sub control unit 91 will be described. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sound volume setting values (hereinafter also simply referred to as “setting values”) V1 to V4 (V1, V2, V3, and V4) 4 are output from the speakers 53 and 54.
Sounds can be output at different output volumes. If the volume setting value is different, the output volume is also different, the output volume of V1 is the lowest, the output volume is increased in the order of V2, V3, and the output volume of V4 is the highest. Note that the output volume of V1 may be 0, that is, silence.

Next, the volume adjustment of the store clerk and player will be described. FIG. 5A is a diagram showing the volume adjuster 57. The store clerk can set any one of the volume setting values of the volume setting values V1, V2, V3, and V4 in a stepwise manner by rotating the triangular knob of the volume controller 57. is there. The volume setting value in the volume adjuster 57 illustrated in FIG. 5A is V2. Thus, in the volume adjuster 57, the setting content can be specified by the rotational position of the knob. That is, the setting content can be specified by the mode of the volume adjuster 57.

FIG. 5B is a diagram showing an example of a volume setting screen used for adjusting the player's volume. The volume setting screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the volume setting screen, the player can set any one of the volume setting values among the plurality of levels of setting values V1, V2, V3, and V4 with the cross key 58. In the present embodiment, when the player operates the cross key 58 to the left, the volume setting value becomes small, and when the player operates the cross key 58 to the right, the volume setting value becomes large. When the player operates, a volume corresponding to the volume setting value set by the operation is output. In addition, the vertically long bars indicating V1 to V4 displayed on the volume setting screen are also changed according to the volume setting value. The volume setting value on the volume setting screen illustrated in FIG. 5B is V3. Note that the player can end the volume setting screen by pressing the effect switch 56. Thus, the setting content set by the cross key 58 cannot be specified by the mode of the cross key 58. Therefore, the setting content is indicated by a liquid crystal display 51 different from the cross key 58.

The sub-control unit 91 starts up the speaker 53 according to the volume setting value of the volume controller 57 at the time of activation.
, 54 to control the output volume. That is, the volume setting value of the volume adjuster 57 is the default at the time of activation. When the volume setting value is set on the volume setting screen by the player, the sub-control unit 91 controls the output volume output from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the set volume setting value. Further, when the volume setting value is set in the volume adjuster 57, the sub-control unit 91 sets the speakers 53, 5 according to the set volume setting value.
4 controls the output volume output. In this way, the sub-control unit 91 has the volume controller 5
7 or the output volume output from the speakers 53 and 54 is controlled according to the setting value last set on the volume setting screen.

The sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs normal sound volume control (
Hereinafter, “normal control”) and volume reduction control (hereinafter referred to as “decrease control”) are performed. First, the background for performing the drop control will be described. Music such as BGM output by a general slot machine or pachinko machine is roughly divided into music A output for each game and music B output for a plurality of games.

Music A in the slot machine is generally started by operating a start switch for starting a game, and is ended by a third stop. Music A in a pachinko machine generally starts with the start of the special figure change time and ends with the end of the special figure change time. Accordingly, in the case of music A, in the pachinko gaming machine, the music ends regardless of the player's operation, but in the slot machine, the music does not end unless the player operates. That is, whether or not the music ends depends on the player's operation.

Music B is broadly divided into music B1 that is output when the player continues to operate and music B2 that is output corresponding to the stage of the production. Music B1 in slot machines
Is output when a series of effects, game states, etc. continue over a plurality of games, such as CZ, continuous effects, AT, and bonus. The music B1 in pachinko machines is in the midst of certainty,
It is output in mission effects that are performed over multiple variations during a big hit.

Among the music B1 described above, the music B1 in the slot machine, the probability change in the pachinko machine, the short time, and a part of the mission effect (mission effect that is not limited in time)
The music will not end unless operated by the player. That is, whether or not the music ends depends on the player's operation. Music B2 is output regardless of whether or not the player has operated.

As described above, some music of the gaming machine is continuously output even if the player does not play the game because the player leaves the gaming machine. If you play at the same volume as when you are playing, even if you are not playing, the player playing in the surrounding game machine, such as next to the game machine, will feel very annoying and waste power consumption. is there. The reduction control is performed from this background.

Next, the normal control and the decrease control described above will be described in detail. Normal control is volume control in a state where a game is played by a player. During this normal control, the sub-control unit 91 performs a reduction control for reducing the output volume output from the speakers 53 and 54 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition in the present embodiment is a condition that a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds to 10 minutes, etc.) has passed in a state where no game is played by the player. When this condition is satisfied, the sub control unit 91 performs a reduction control for reducing the output volume output from the speakers 53 and 54. The output volume during the decrease control is lower than that in the normal control. In the reduction control, the output volume is reduced according to the set value.

The “state where no game is played by the player” is a state where a predetermined operation by the player is not detected. The predetermined operation includes a medal insertion operation and a MAXBET switch 6.
These operations are for the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the effect switch 56, and the cross key 58. When the state where these predetermined operations are not detected continues for a predetermined period, the sub-control unit 91 starts the decrease control. Therefore, the trigger for starting the measurement for the predetermined period is when the predetermined operation is detected. Moreover, the sub-control part 91 complete | finishes fall control, when predetermined operation is detected during fall control. The sub-control unit 91 controls the output volume at the time of setting the output volume by the setting means or at the time of shifting to the decrease control by using a digital volume.

Among the predetermined operations, the medal insertion operation and the operations for the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are performed by the main control unit 41.
A command indicating that it has been detected and operated is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Thereby, the sub-control unit 91 can determine that a game has been played by the player. The sub control unit 91 detects operations on the effect switch 56 and the cross key 58.

6 and 7 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the sound volume control process performed by the sub-control unit 91. The volume control process is executed every time an event is received. The event here refers to detection of an operation on the cross key 58, detection of a predetermined operation, detection of an operation on the volume adjuster 57,
And a timeout of a measurement timer for measuring the predetermined period. Although the operation on the cross key 58 is included in the predetermined operation as described above, the operation on the cross key 58 in FIGS. 6 and 7 is detected when the cross key 58 is operated left and right (that is, for setting the output volume). The detection that the cross key 58 has been operated up and down is detection of a predetermined operation.

The sub-control unit 91 determines whether normal control is being performed (Sq1). During normal control (
(Sq1: YES), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the event is an operation detected on the cross key 58 (Sq2). If the event is an operation detected on the cross key 58 (Sq
2: YES), the sub-control unit 91 outputs an operation sound (Sq3). The sub-control unit 91 sets a measurement timer (Sq4), reflects the volume setting value set by operating the cross key 58 in the output volume (Sq5), and ends this process.

By setting the measurement timer in Sq4, the predetermined period is again measured from there. That is, the sub-control unit 91 extends the predetermined period when the cross key 58 is operated. If the predetermined period is not extended even if the cross key 58 is operated, the time-out may be timed out and the decrease control may be started as soon as the volume is set. Therefore, the cross key 5
When 8 is operated, appropriate volume control can be performed by extending the predetermined period.

The operation sound may be a sound according to a set volume setting value, or may be the same sound (for example, a sound such as “beep”) regardless of the set volume setting value. As a sound according to the set volume setting value, a sound proportional to the volume setting value or, for example, “V1”
Sounds such as “Ichi” are mentioned. Thus, by outputting the operation sound, the player can more reliably recognize the operation as compared with the case where the operation sound is not output.

In Sq2, if the event is not detection of an operation on the cross key 58 (Sq
2: NO), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the event is detection of an operation on the volume adjuster 57 (Sq6). When the event is detection of an operation on the volume adjuster 57 (Sq6
: YES), the sub-control unit 91 reflects the volume setting value set by the volume adjuster 57 in the output volume (Sq5), and ends this process. Since it is easier to recognize that the operation on the volume adjuster 57 is operated compared to the operation on the cross key 58, the sub-control unit 91 does not output an operation sound even when the volume adjuster 57 is operated.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 does not set the measurement timer even when an operation is performed on the volume adjuster 57. That is, the sub control unit 91 does not extend the predetermined period when the volume controller 57 is operated. Since the person who can operate the volume controller 57 is a store clerk and does not play, there is no need to extend the predetermined period. Therefore, when the volume adjuster 57 is operated, appropriate volume control can be performed by not extending the predetermined period. Further, the power consumption of the slot machine 1 can be suppressed.

In Sq6, if the event is not detection of an operation on the volume adjuster 57 (S
q6: NO), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the event is detection of a predetermined operation (Sq7).
). If the event is detection of a predetermined operation (Sq7: YES), the sub-control unit 91 sets a measurement timer (Sq8) and ends this process. As described above, the sub-control unit 91 extends the predetermined period when a predetermined operation is detected. This is because when a predetermined operation is detected, there is a high possibility that a game will be played. Thus, when a predetermined operation is detected, appropriate volume control can be performed by extending the predetermined period.

In Sq7, when the event is not the detection of the predetermined operation (Sq7: NO), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the event is a timeout (Sq9). If the event is not timed out (Sq9: NO), this process ends because it is an event that is not the target of this process. If the event is a timeout (Sq9: YES), the sub-control unit 91
Starts the decrease control (Sq10), and ends this process.

Next, the control contents during the decrease control will be described with reference to FIG. In Sq1 of FIG. 6, when the normal control is not being performed (decrease control is being performed) (Sq1: NO), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the event is an operation detected for the cross key 58 (Sq11). If the event is an operation detected on the cross key 58 (Sq11: YES), the sub-control unit 91 outputs the operation sound described above (Sq12). The sub-control unit 91 sets a measurement timer (Sq
13) The reduction control is terminated (Sq14). As a result, normal control is started. Then
The sub-control unit 91 reflects the volume setting value set by the operation on the cross key 58 in the output volume (Sq15), and ends this process.

In Sq11, when the event is not detection of an operation on the cross key 58 (S
q11: NO), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the event is detection of an operation on the volume adjuster 57 (Sq16). If the event is an operation detected for the volume adjuster 57 (
(Sq16: YES), the sub-control unit 91 reflects the volume setting value set by the volume controller 57 in the output volume (Sq15), and ends this process. For the same reason as during normal control, the sub-control unit 91 does not output an operation sound even when the volume adjuster 57 is operated.

In Sq16, when the event is not detection of an operation on the volume adjuster 57 (
Sq16: NO), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the event is detection of a predetermined operation (S
q17). If the event is not a detection of a predetermined operation (Sq17: NO), this process ends because it is an event that is not the target of this process. If the event is detection of a predetermined operation (
Sq17: YES), the sub-control unit 91 sets a measurement timer (Sq18), and ends the decrease control (Sq19). As a result, normal control is started.

As indicated by Sq14, the sub-control unit 91 ends the reduction control when the output volume is set by the cross key 58 during the reduction control. Thus, the player can confirm the actual output volume during the game by ending the decrease control and starting the normal control. In the present embodiment, not only the cross key 58 but also the lowering control is ended and the normal control is started even when a predetermined operation is detected. When the player performs a predetermined operation, there is a high possibility that the game will be started. Therefore, by starting the normal control, the player can check the actual output volume during the game.

When the output volume is set by the volume controller 57 during the decrease control, the decrease control is continued. This is because the person who can operate the volume adjuster 57 is a store clerk and does not play, so there is no need to start normal control. Further, the power consumption of the slot machine 1 can be suppressed by continuing the decrease control. Note that the output volume of the drop control is 0 (silence)
There are two types of control. One is a control for reproducing the sound but setting the output volume to zero. The other is control for setting the output volume to 0 by stopping the sound reproduction.
In the former case, when normal control is resumed, the output volume is set to be greater than 0, so that the currently playing sound is output, so the music may be resumed from the middle of the music. On the other hand, in the latter case, when normal control is resumed, the sound is reproduced from the beginning, so that the music is reproduced from the beginning.

Thus, according to the present embodiment, appropriate volume adjustment can be performed by the operation unit for setting the output volume.

Further, as indicated by Sq4 and Sq8 in FIG. 6 and Sq13 and Sq18 in FIG. 7, regardless of whether or not sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, at the time of detecting a predetermined operation, which is an opportunity to start measurement for a predetermined period. A measurement timer is set and measurement for a predetermined time is started. For example,
A general slot machine may perform control to output BGM over a plurality of games, or output BGM or sound effects for each game without outputting BGM over a plurality of games. . When the start trigger of the predetermined time differs according to these various controls, it is necessary to classify the conditions when determining whether or not to perform the decrease control. Therefore, in this embodiment, regardless of whether or not sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, the measurement timer is set when a predetermined operation is detected, so that no condition division is required.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a difference in control contents between an operation on the cross key 58 and an operation on the volume adjuster 57. The horizontal axis indicates time, and the vertical axis indicates control contents. In FIG.
The predetermined period is t seconds.

First, the control when the operation on the cross key 58 is performed will be described. When a predetermined operation is performed at time T1 during normal control (Sq7: YES), a measurement timer is set (S
q8) Measurement of a predetermined period is started, but at time T2 before t seconds elapse, the cross key 5
When the volume setting operation is performed at 8 (Sq2: YES), the measurement timer is set again (S
q4). Thereafter, since a predetermined operation has not been performed until t seconds elapses, a time-out occurs (Sq9: YES), and the decrease control is started (Sq10). At time T3 during the decrease control,
When the volume setting operation is performed with the cross key 58 (Sq11: YES), the decrease control is terminated (S
q14) Normal control is started.

Next, control when an operation is performed on the volume controller 57 will be described. When a predetermined operation is performed at time T1 during normal control (Sq7: YES), a measurement timer is set (Sq8), and measurement for a predetermined period is started. Thereafter, at time T2 before t seconds elapse,
When a volume setting operation is performed by the volume adjuster 57 (Sq6: YES), only the set value is reflected (Sq5), and the measurement timer is not set. After that, since the predetermined operation was not performed until t seconds elapses, a timeout occurs (Sq9: YES), and the decrease control is started (S
q10). When a volume setting operation is performed by the volume adjuster 57 at time T3 during the decrease control (S
q16: YES), only the set value is reflected (Sq15), and the decrease control is continued.

As shown in FIG. 8, the sub-control unit 91 ends the volume reduction control when the output volume is set by operating the cross key 58 during the reduction control, and the volume controller during the reduction control. 5
When the output volume is set by operating No. 7, the volume reduction control is continued. Thereby, a sound can be output with an appropriate volume by the operation unit used for setting the volume. In addition,
In the present embodiment, not only the cross key 58 but also the volume reduction control is terminated even if a predetermined operation is performed.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing various modes showing setting values set by operating the cross key 58. FIG. 9A is a diagram showing an aspect in which the set value is indicated by a bar-shaped meter. FIG.
The setting value in the aspect illustrated in (a) is V3. The meter may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 or may be provided as an effect device different from the liquid crystal display 51. In this case, for example, it may be used also as an effect device used as another effect such as a meter effect.

FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating a mode in which the set value is indicated by 7 segments. The setting value in the aspect illustrated in FIG. 9B is V1. Seven segments may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an image. Further, the 7-segment may be used for other effects. FIG. 9C is a diagram showing a mode in which a set value is indicated by a meter (hereinafter referred to as “scoring meter”) in which a rectangular area surrounding a number is lit. The setting value in the aspect illustrated in FIG. 9C is V3. A scoring meter may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an image. The scoring meter may be used for other effects. FIG. 9D is a diagram showing a mode in which a set value is indicated by a mechanical needle meter. The setting value in the aspect illustrated in FIG. 9D is V4. This needle meter is also used as an effect device used as other effects such as meter effects.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating output volume at the time of normal control and decrease control at each volume setting value. As shown in FIG. 10, for each volume setting value, an output volume during normal control and an output volume during decrease control are provided. During normal control, as described above, the output volume of V1 is the lowest, the output volume is increased in the order of V2 and V3, and the output volume of V4 is the highest. In addition, in the present embodiment, the output volume at the time of reduction control is the lowest in the output volume of V1, the output volume is increased in the order of V2, V3, and the output volume of V4 is the highest. Thus, in the drop control,
By reducing the output volume according to the volume setting value, if the volume setting value is large, the output volume can be increased accordingly even during the reduction control, and if the volume setting value is small, the output volume is reduced. Since the output volume can be reduced, the intention of the setter can be reflected even during the reduction control.

As for the sound indicating the occurrence of an error, as shown in FIG. 10, the output volume is constant regardless of whether or not the volume reduction control is being performed, and regardless of the volume setting value, so that the error is appropriately recognized. be able to.

In the present embodiment, the volume setting value V4 indicating the maximum volume is set, and the volume setting value V1 indicating the minimum volume is set as the output volume during the volume reduction control ("decrease control maximum volume" in FIG. 10). The output volume when the volume reduction control is not being executed ("normal control minimum volume" in FIG. 10).
) Is smaller. This makes it possible to determine whether or not the current volume is a volume during volume reduction control.

The reason why determination is possible will be described. First, "The volume setting value indicating the maximum volume is set and the output volume during the volume reduction control is smaller than the output volume when the volume setting value indicating the minimum volume is set and the volume reduction control is not executed. "Indicates that the output volume during normal control and the output volume during reduction control are clearly separated on the basis of a certain output volume. Therefore, when the output volume is lower than the reference, it can be determined that the reduction control is being performed, and when the output volume exceeds the reference, it can be determined that the normal control is being performed. As an example of this criterion, in FIG.
An arbitrary output volume value in a section from the maximum volume at the time of decrease control to the minimum volume at the time of normal control can be mentioned. If the output volume during the decrease control is greater than the output volume during the normal control, the above-described criterion does not exist, and it cannot be determined whether the decrease control is being performed.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to determine whether or not the current volume is a volume during volume reduction control, but effects other than this effect can also be obtained. For example, if the output volume at the time of lowering control is larger than the output volume at the time of normal control, the output volume of a game machine that is not being played is greater than the output volume of a game machine that is being played. An unnatural phenomenon that the sound of the adjacent gaming machine is louder than the sound of the gaming machine that the player is playing when the gaming machine adjacent to the gaming machine that the player is playing is empty To do. This is very annoying for the player. According to the present embodiment, since the output volume at the time of lowering control is always smaller than the output volume at the time of normal control, the above-mentioned unnatural phenomenon does not occur, and the player is comfortable without bothering the player. A special effect of providing a gaming environment can be obtained.

Some conventionally known gaming machines lower the volume of game sound when a situation where no game is played is detected. Some game sounds can be set in volume. In such a known gaming machine, the volume of the game sound is low in both cases where a situation where no game is played is detected and when the volume of the game sound is set to be low. Become. Therefore, when the currently output volume is low, it is difficult to determine whether the volume has been reduced by detecting a situation in which no game is played or whether the volume has been reduced by setting the volume of the game sound.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the volume setting value indicating the maximum volume is V4, and the volume setting value indicating the minimum volume is V1. Further, the output volume during the decrease control when the volume setting value V4 is set (the decrease control maximum volume in FIG. 10) is the output volume during the normal control when the volume setting value V1 is set (FIG. 10). Normal control minimum volume). That is, the maximum volume (indicating the maximum volume) during the lower control than the minimum volume during normal control (the output volume during normal control when the volume setting value V1 indicating the minimum volume is set, the normal control minimum volume). Volume setting value V
4 is set, the volume during the decrease control and the maximum volume for the decrease control) are smaller. As a result, even if the currently output volume is low, it is possible to determine whether the volume is low due to detection of a non-game situation or whether the volume is low due to the setting of the volume of the game sound It is.

The control content of the output volume described above can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine. Since the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a speaker and the player can set the volume, a device corresponding to the first operation unit is provided, and the volume controller 57 is also similar to the slot machine 1. Since it is provided in the pachinko gaming machine, one corresponding to the second operation unit is also provided. An effect control board capable of controlling the output volume is also provided. The difference from the slot machine is a means for detecting whether or not a game is being played by the player. In pachinko, for example, a hitting operation handle is used to detect whether or not a player is playing a game. Since this hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the amount of operation by the player, whether or not the player is playing a game depending on whether the operation amount of the hitting operation handle is zero or not Whether or not can be detected.

In such a configuration, the effect control board ends the volume reduction control when the output volume is set by operating the first operation unit during the volume reduction control, and the second operation unit during the volume reduction control. When the output volume is set as a result of being operated, the volume reduction control is continued, so that the control content of the output volume according to the present embodiment can be applied to the pachinko gaming machine. Also in the pachinko gaming machine, the first operation unit may be composed of a plurality of operation means (for example, a cross key and a button).

In addition, the production control board is set when the volume setting value indicating the maximum volume is set, the output volume during the volume reduction control is set, the volume setting value indicating the minimum volume is set, and the volume reduction control is not executed. By controlling the output volume to be smaller than the output volume, the control content of the output volume according to the present embodiment can be applied to the pachinko.

[Promotion production]
The effects executed by the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment include a promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means. The promotion effect includes a first promotion effect and a second promotion effect.

The first promotion effect is an effect that prompts an operation of the effect switch 56 used for an operation for the effect. The sub-control unit 91 executes the first promotion effect in the game after the game in which the extra lottery is executed. The first promotion effect is executed at the time of winning a cherry or watermelon as an execution opportunity. The operation of the effect switch 56 is prompted by an image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the first promotion sound output from the speakers 53 and 54. When the effect switch 56 is operated, a notification regarding ART (for example, “WIN!” For notifying that the bonus lottery is won is displayed on the screen) is performed. When executing the first promotion effect, the sub-control unit 91 adjusts the volume so that the volume of the predetermined sound that is generally flowing during the game is reduced. Here, the predetermined sound includes BGM (for example, music A to E output in a specific effect) that matches the background image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but is also executed when the effect is executed. Music selected according to the performance to be performed, voices uttered by characters appearing on the screen, and the like.

There are a plurality of types of first promotion effects in the first promotion effect, and according to the type of the first promotion effect, the promotion sound, the color of the promotion display, and the winning expectation degree of the extra lottery are different. Information on the first promotion effect is
It is stored in the first promotion effect table. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the first promotion effect table. The first promotion effect table is stored in the RAM 41c.

As shown in FIG. 11, the first promotion effect A includes a first promotion effect A, a first promotion effect B, a first promotion effect C, and a first promotion effect D. These first promotion effects are selected by lottery. Each of the first promotion effects outputs different promotion sounds, performs promotion display in different colors, and has different winning expectation expectations.

In the first promotion effect A, the image “PUSH!” Is displayed on the screen as “blue” as the color of the promotion display.
In addition, a voice is output as if the character displayed on the screen is uttering “Please press this button”. When the first promotion effect A is selected, 20
Win a lottery with a probability of%.

In the first promotion effect B, the image “PUSH!” Is “green” as the color of the promotion display on the screen.
And a voice is output as if the character displayed on the screen is uttering “Press this button !!”. When the first promotion effect B is selected, 40
Win a lottery with a probability of%.

In the first promotion effect C, an image “PUSH!” Is displayed on the screen as “red” as the color of the promotion display.
And a voice is output as if the character displayed on the screen is uttering “Long press this button !!”. When the first promotion effect C is selected, 6
Win a lottery with a probability of 0%.

In the first promotion effect D, the image “PUSH!” Is displayed on the screen as “rainbow” as the color of the promotion display.
And a voice is output as if the character displayed on the screen is uttering “This button is repeatedly hit!”. When the first promotion effect D is selected, 80
Win a lottery with a probability of%.

Thus, the first promotion effects A to D corresponding to the first promotion effects A to D are output, and the first promotion effects A to D having different winning expectations of the lottery are executed according to the first promotion sounds. It is possible to make the player pay attention to which first promotion sound is output.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, since the first promotion effects A to D having different winning expectation degrees of the lottery are executed according to the colors of blue to rainbow promotion display, which first promotion effect is executed. It is easy for players to understand what is being done.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of the first promotion effect. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when an effect using operation means such as a button effect is executed, the effect switch 5
The effect promotion image 65b is displayed as an effect promotion display screen for prompting the operation 6.

As shown in FIG. 12, when the first promotion effect A is executed as the first promotion effect, the letters “PUSH!” Are displayed in blue in the center of the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 as the button effect. Sometimes, the explanation character image 64a is displayed at the lower left as the effect promotion image 65b. In addition, a part of the case image 63 that is a real image of the case of the slot machine 1 is enlarged and displayed on the right side of the explanatory character image 64a. As the effect promotion image 65b, the enlarged image is a partial image of the casing including the effect switch 56 and the vicinity thereof. A speech “Please press this button” corresponding to the first promotion effect A is output from the speakers 53 and 54 as a speech spoken by the explanation character image 64a.

As shown in FIG. 12, the effect promotion image 65 b is executed using an image representing a part of the slot machine 1, and therefore, a promotion display can be suitably displayed. Here, the button production is
It can also be executed in the MAXBET switch 6 other than the effect switch 56. However, when the button effect is executed, an operation to the effect switch 56 is urged. For this reason, as the effect promotion image 65b, an enlarged image is a partial image of the casing including the effect switch and its vicinity. In this way, as shown in FIG. 12, the effect promotion image 65b that can specify which switch is to be operated is displayed, so that it is easy for the player to understand which operation means should be operated. I can tell you.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the stop promotion image 65a and the effect promotion image 65b are not used as an image representing the entire slot machine 1. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the case image 63 of the slot machine 1 from becoming too large to make the promotion display difficult to see.

The effect promoting image 65 b may be displayed on the entire display area 51 a of the liquid crystal display 51 or may be displayed on a part of the display area 51 a of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as an operation means, at least a part of the panel provided on the lower side of the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 may be operated to be pressed. In such a case, when the button effect is executed, an image indicating that all or a part of the lower panel can be operated may be displayed as the effect promotion image 65b. Further, the operation means is not limited to the lower panel, and the player can use the operation means (for example, an accessory) provided at any position (for example, the upper part or the left or right of the case 1a) of the slot machine 1. It may be operable. And in such a case, what is necessary is just to make it display the image containing the accessory and the housing | casing 1a as the effect promotion image 65b. Further, when a sensor such as a touch sensor is set as an operation unit in the casing, an image indicating the position of the touch sensor may be displayed.

The second promotion effect is a stop switch 8L, 8 used for an operation to advance the game.
This is an effect that prompts the operation of C and 8R. The sub-control unit 91 executes the second promotion effect when the winning combination (push order bell and push order lip) is won during AT. The 2nd promotion production is performed at the time of winning of the push order which becomes an execution opportunity. The operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is prompted by the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the second acceleration sound output from the speakers 53 and 54. When executing the second promotion effect, the sub control unit 91 maintains the volume of a predetermined sound (BGM or the like, for example, music A to E output in the specific effect) that is generally flowing during the game. Note that the volume of the second promotion sound is larger than the volume of the predetermined sound.

[Relationship between BGM and Promotional Production]
FIG. 13 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the output control of BGM (for example, songs A to E output in a specific effect) and the execution of the promotion effect. The horizontal axis shows the time t.
The volume of “GM (predetermined sound)” is high or low, and “first promotion effect” and “second promotion effect” are executed (on state) or not (off state) Or
The display on the liquid crystal display 51 shows how many games the continuous production being executed is. Hereinafter, a description will be given along the timing chart of FIG.

In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the game state is controlled by RT2 and is controlled by the AT (ART state). It is assumed that at time t1 during AT, cherry wins, and a continuous performance suggesting winning of the extra lottery executed using this as a trigger is started. At this time, it is assumed that the first promotion effect B is selected by lottery based on the first promotion effect table of FIG.

Time t1 to t2 is the first game of continuous production. On the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, a state in which a battle effect as a continuous effect is started is shown. On the screen, a character A as a friend and a character B as an enemy are displayed. At this time, BGM (during AT) (
Predetermined sound. For example, the music A) to be output in the specific effect is flowing at a high volume. At this time, neither the first promotion effect nor the second promotion effect is executed.

Time t2 indicates that the second game of the continuous performance has been started by the player's start operation. At this time, it is assumed that the push order bell is won. Time t2 to t3 is the second game of continuous production. On the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, in the battle effect, the enemy character B
Shows a state of attacking the character A who is an ally. At this time, BGM (predetermined sound, for example, music A or B output in a specific effect) that is played during the AT flows at a high volume. At this time, the first promotion effect is not executed.

The second promotion effect is executed. Specifically, a circled number indicating a correct answer procedure of the push order bell (pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Moreover, the reel which should stop now is output as a sound as a 2nd promotion sound. Since the correct answer procedure is right and left, the second promotion sound is output in the order of “hidari”, “migi”, and “naka”. While the second promotion effect is being executed (t2 to t3), the output of BGM is maintained. The volume of the second promotion performance is adjusted so as to be larger than the volume of the BGM. The second promotion effect is a promotion effect by image display and sound output, but may be a promotion effect only by image display or a promotion effect only by sound output.

Time t3 indicates that the third game of the continuous effect is started by the start operation of the player. Times t3 to t4 are the third game of continuous production. On the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, it is shown that the character A who is a friend is attacking the enemy character B in the battle effect. At this time, BGM (predetermined sound, for example, one of the music pieces A to C output in the specific effect) that is played during the AT flows at a high volume. At this time, neither the first promotion effect nor the second promotion effect is executed.

Time t4 indicates that the fourth game of the continuous effect has been started by the start operation of the player. At this time, it is assumed that the push order bell is won. Time t4 to t6 is the fourth game of continuous production. On the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, it is shown that the character A who is a friend is attacking the enemy character B in the battle effect. At this time, BGM (predetermined sound, for example, any one of the music pieces A to E output in the specific effect) that flows when the AT is running is flowing at a high volume. At this time, the first promotion effect is not executed.

The second promotion effect is executed. Specifically, at the bottom of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, circled numbers indicating the correct answer procedure of the push order bell are displayed. Moreover, the reel which should stop now is output as a sound as a 2nd promotion sound. Since the correct answer procedure is middle right and left, "Naka", "Hidari"
, The second promotion sound is output in the order of “Migi”. While the second promotion effect is being executed (t4 to t5
), The output of BGM is maintained. The volume of the second promotion performance is adjusted so as to be larger than the volume of the BGM.

When the winning symbol of the push order bell is derived by the third stop, the second promotion effect is ended (the second promotion effect is turned off). When the second promotion effect ends, the first promotion effect is started at time t5 (the first promotion effect is turned on). At this time, the volume of the second promotion effect is high and output. On the other hand, the BGM volume is output from large to small.

As the first promotion effect, the first promotion effect B is selected by lottery. For this reason, the green image “PUSH!” Corresponding to the first promotion effect B is displayed on the screen. At the same time, from the speakers 53 and 54, the sound corresponding to the first promotion effect B "Press this button!"
Is output and the operation of the effect switch 56 is prompted. When the first promotion effect B is executed, the winning expectation degree of the extra lottery is 40%.

When the player operates the effect switch 56, “WIN!” Indicating victory is displayed, and a state in which the character A who is a friend defeats the enemy character B and wins is shown. This suggests that the winning lottery is won.

At time t6, when the character A wins over the character B, the battle effect ends and the first promotion effect ends (the first promotion effect is turned off). The first
As the promotion effect ends, the BGM volume returns to the original volume level. The first promotion effect is a promotion effect by image display and audio output, but may be a promotion effect only by image display or a promotion effect only by sound output.

In this way, as shown at times t5 to t6 in FIG. 13, when the first promotion effect is being executed, the volume of the BGM is reduced, while at times t2 to t3 and t4 to t5 in FIG. As described above, the BGM volume is maintained when the second promotion effect is being executed. For this reason, it is possible to concentrate the player on the operation of the effect operating means.

Further, as shown at time t5 in FIG. 13, the stop switch 8L,
After the symbols are derived by operating 8C and 8R, the first promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect switch 56 is executed. For this reason, it is possible to concentrate the player on the operation of the effect operating means.

Also, as shown at times t2 to t3 and t4 to t5 in FIG. 13, when the second promotion effect is executed, the second promotion effect is executed because the volume of the second promotion sound is larger than the volume of the BGM. The second sound that is sometimes output does not become difficult to hear.

For example, some conventionally known gaming machines output BGM during ART. In addition, there are some that prompt the operation of the production switch and generate a special notification sound by the operation of the production switch to suggest the provision of a privilege. In such a conventionally known gaming machine, B
In a situation where a predetermined sound such as GM is being output, when prompting the player to operate the effect switch, how to output the predetermined sound such as BGM so that the player can concentrate on the operation is completely different. It was not considered.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the first promotion effect is being executed, the BGM volume is reduced, while the second promotion effect is executed as shown at times t2 to t3 and t4 to t5 in FIG. When it was done, the volume of BGM was maintained. Thereby, when the 1st promotion production | presentation which is the production | presentation which prompts the operation of the production switch is performed, the player can concentrate on operation of the production switch.

[Execution probability of accelerated production]
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the execution probability of the promotion effect. As shown in FIG.
The winning combination that is the trigger for execution differs between the promotion effect and the second promotion effect. In addition, the execution probabilities of the promotion effects differ according to the winning probabilities of the winning combinations that are the execution triggers. Hereinafter, the execution probability of the first promotion effect during ART and the execution probability of the second promotion effect during ART will be described.

The first promotion effect is triggered by cherry winning or watermelon winning during ART. The total number of judgment values of weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, and middle tier cherry is 635 in any gaming state unless the bonus is in effect. In addition, the total number of determination values of all the lottery object combinations is 65536. Therefore, the winning probability for cherry or watermelon is 1.
0% (= 635/65536). In this embodiment, when winning the execution trigger,
The promotion effect is executed with a probability of 100%. Therefore, the execution probability of the first promotion effect is also
1%.

The second promotion effect is triggered by the winning combination of pushing order (push order bell and push order lip) during ART. However, in this embodiment, since the push order lip is not won in RT2 during ART, only the push order bell corresponds to the push order. The total number of judgment values of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is 16500 in any gaming state unless the bonus is in effect. The total number of determination values is 65536. Therefore, the winning probability of pushing order (pushing order bell) is 25.2% (= 16500/65536). In the present embodiment, when the execution trigger is won, the promotion effect is executed with a probability of 100%. Therefore, the execution probability of the first promotion effect is also 25.2%.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 14, the execution probability executed per game has a second execution probability of 25.2% than the first promotion effect with an execution probability of 1.0%. Since the promotion effect is higher, frequent increase / decrease in the volume of the BGM (predetermined sound) during the execution of the first promotion effect can be prevented.

As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described with reference to drawings, this invention is not limited to this embodiment. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible.

[About gaming machines]
In the above embodiment, the slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is used. Applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine that sets the bet number, a fully credit type slot machine that sets the bet number using only credits, or a pachinko gaming machine, It is possible to realize such an invention. When game balls are used as game media, for example, when one medal corresponds to five game balls, and 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to one using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, but a plurality of types of gaming machines such as medals and gaming balls, for example. The game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. A gaming machine that can pay out any of the utility value is also included in the gaming machine of the present invention.

Further, in this embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and when all the reels are stopped, one game is completed, and the display results derived to the three reels are combined. The slot machine in which a prize is generated in response to the above description has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be. In this embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R
Is a reel that rotates in the vertical direction, but the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have horizontal and diagonal directions,
The reel may rotate in any direction.

In addition, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment causes the display results to be derived in each of the plurality of variable display areas (transparent windows 3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can each be identified. With a variable display device that can be used for gaming value (medals, credits) 1
The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for the game, and the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas. The slot machine may be configured such that a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results derived in each of the variable display areas.

Further, as the present embodiment, a slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is handed to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

Moreover, it is also possible to apply the content of embodiment mentioned above to a pachinko game machine. For example, a hitting operation handle that is operated to drive a pachinko ball is used as an operation means that is operated by the player. Also, for example, the change start timing of the effect symbol based on the fact that the last hold is digested is a predetermined opportunity. Further, for example, a plurality of types of reach effects are set as a plurality of types of effects accompanied by sound output. Further, for example, the execution time of the specific effect having the longest execution time among the plurality of types of reach effects is set to be shorter than the predetermined time. Thereby, also in the pachinko gaming machine, the game effect can be prevented from being hindered by the decrease in the output volume or the mute, and the execution of the effect can be prevented from being unintentionally inhibited.

The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine)
Because
Sound output means for outputting sound (for example, speakers 53, 54, etc.);
The sound output means is provided by a first operation unit (for example, a cross key 58, an operation unit composed of a button for increasing and decreasing an output volume) and a second operation unit (for example, a volume adjuster 57). Setting means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that can set the output volume output by
When,
Control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that performs volume reduction control for reducing the output volume output by the sound output means when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
With
The setting content set by the first operation unit cannot be specified by the mode of the first operation unit,
The setting content set by the second operation unit can be specified by the mode of the second operation unit (
For example, it can be specified by the rotational position of the knob of the volume adjuster 57)
When the output volume is set by the first operation unit during the volume reduction control, the control means ends the volume reduction control (for example, Sq14 in FIG. 7), and the second operation is performed during the volume reduction control. When the output volume is set by the unit, the volume decrease control is continued (for example, Sq1 in FIG.
Even if a positive determination is made in 6, the set value is only reflected in Sq15, and the lowering control is continued).

According to such a configuration, a sound can be output at an appropriate volume by the operation unit used for setting the volume.

(2) The gaming machine of (1) above,
When the output volume is set by the first operation unit, an operation sound is output (for example, Sq3 in FIG. 6, Sq12 in FIG. 7), and when the output volume is set by the second operation unit. The operation sound is not output (for example, even if an affirmative determination is made in Sq6 or Sq16 in FIG. 7, the process of outputting the operation sound is not performed).

According to such a configuration, a sound can be output at an appropriate volume by the operation unit used for setting the volume.

(3) The gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The predetermined condition is a condition that a state in which no game is played by a player has passed for a predetermined period of time,
If the output volume is set by the first operation unit before the predetermined period has elapsed (
For example, an affirmative determination is made in Sq2 in FIG. 6), the predetermined period is extended (for example, a measurement timer set in Sq4 in FIG. 6), and the output volume is set by the second operation unit before the predetermined period elapses. If set, the predetermined period is not extended (for example, the measurement timer is not set even if an affirmative determination is made in Sq6 in FIG. 6).

According to such a configuration, the volume reduction control can be appropriately performed by the operation unit used for setting the volume.

(4) The gaming machine of (3) above,
When the measurement of the predetermined period starts (for example, when a predetermined operation is detected), the measurement of the predetermined period is started regardless of whether sound is output by the sound output unit (for example, FIG. 6 Sq4, Sq8, Sq13, Sq18, etc. in FIG. 7).

According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to divide the condition into the measurement start determination for a predetermined period, and the sound volume reduction control can be appropriately performed.

(5) The gaming machine according to any of (1) to (4) above,
The second operation unit is covered with a cover member (for example, a cover member 59).

  According to such a configuration, an erroneous operation on the second operation unit can be prevented.

(6) A gaming machine (slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine) that performs a game,
Production operation means (for example, production switch 56 of slot machine 1, production button of pachinko machine) used for operation for production,
Game progress operating means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R of the slot machine 1, hitting operation handle of a pachinko gaming machine) used for an operation for progressing the game;
A first promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect operation means (for example, an effect that prompts an operation of the effect switch 56 as shown in the liquid crystal display 51 at times t5 to t6 in FIG. 13, an operation of an effect button in a pachinko gaming machine) First promotion means (for example, processing in which the sub-control unit 91 executes the first promotion effect)
A second promotion effect (for example, times t2 to t3 in FIG.
As shown in the liquid crystal display 51 at t4 to t5, second promotion means (for example, sub-control) that executes an effect of navigating the correct procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and an effect of instructing a right turn in a pachinko gaming machine. Part 91 performs the second promotion effect),
Sound output means for outputting sound (for example, BGM, first promotion sound, second promotion sound shown in FIG. 11) (
For example, the sub-control unit 91 causes the speakers 53 and 54 to output BGM and the like)
With
When the effect operating means is operated during the execution of the first promotion effect, a notification regarding a privilege (for example, granting the number of added games) is made (for example, the liquid crystal display 51 at times t5 to t6 in FIG. 13). As shown in FIG. 4, when the display “PUSH!” Prompting the operation of the effect switch 56 and the sound output “Press this button!” Are given, the operation switch 56 is operated to give an additional number of games. "WIN!" Is displayed on the screen)
When the first promotion effect is being executed during output of a predetermined sound (for example, BGM), the sound output means decreases the volume of the predetermined sound (for example, as shown at times t5 to t6 in FIG. 13). On the other hand, when the first promotion effect is being executed, the volume of the BGM is reduced.) On the other hand, when the second promotion effect is being executed while the predetermined sound is being output, the volume of the predetermined sound is maintained. (For example, as shown at times t2 to t3 and t4 to t5 in FIG. 13, when the second promotion effect is being executed, the volume of the BGM is maintained).

According to such a configuration, when the first promotion effect is executed in which the operation of the effect operation unit is prompted when the notification regarding the privilege is performed during the output of the predetermined sound, the volume of the predetermined sound is reduced. . For this reason, it is possible to concentrate the player on the operation of the effect operating means.

(7) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine, etc.), a sound output means (for example, speakers 53, 54, etc.) for outputting sound, and the sound output means By a setting means (for example, a volume adjuster 57, a volume setting screen, etc.) for setting a volume setting value indicating an output volume output by the sound output means according to the volume setting value set by the setting means. Control means for controlling the output volume to be output (for example, the sub-control unit 91)
And detecting means for detecting whether or not a game is being played by the player (for example, the sub-control unit 91
Etc.) and the control means executes volume reduction control for reducing the output volume according to the volume setting value when the detection means detects that no game is played by the player. (For example, when a positive determination is made at Sq9 in FIG. 6, the volume reduction control is executed, etc.) The volume setting value (eg, V4) indicating the maximum volume is set by the setting means, and the output volume during the volume reduction control (For example, the reduction control maximum volume in FIG. 10) is set to a volume setting value (for example, V1) indicating the minimum volume by the setting means, and the output volume when the volume reduction control is not executed (for example, The gaming machine may be smaller than the normal control minimum volume in FIG.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not the current volume is a volume during volume reduction control.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 12 game auxiliary display 41 main control unit 41c RAM
91 Sub-control unit 91c RAM

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Sound output means for outputting sound;
Setting means capable of setting the output volume output by the sound output means by the first operation section and the second operation section;
Control means for performing volume reduction control for reducing the output volume output by the sound output means when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
With
The setting content set by the first operation unit cannot be specified by the mode of the first operation unit,
The setting content set by the second operation unit can be specified by the mode of the second operation unit,
The control means ends the volume reduction control when the output volume is set by the first operation unit during the volume reduction control, and when the output volume is set by the second operation unit during the volume reduction control. Is a game machine characterized by continuing volume reduction control.

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