JP2019092809A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine not drawing attention of people around due to a sound volume and still not damaging amusement of games.SOLUTION: When games in which a shift to an advantageous state has not been determined have not been continued 500 games or more (when a specific condition has not been established), a fanfare is outputted at a set sound volume (a sound volume 4) set by a player. When games in which a shift to an advantageous state has not been determined have been continued 500 games or more (when a specific condition has been established), regardless of a set sound volume set by the player, the fanfare is outputted at a prescribed sound volume (a sound volume 2) set in advance so that the sound is difficult to be heard around.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a predetermined bet number is set, and based on the start operation being performed, a slot machine in which variable display of a plurality of types of identification information is performed, a game medium such as a game ball, etc. There is a pachinko gaming machine or the like in which variable display of a plurality of types of identification information is performed when a game medium has won in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the game area.

  As such a gaming machine, the player is playing a game with an adjacent gaming machine so that the volume of the sound output from the gaming machine is too large to bother the player of the adjacent gaming machine There has been one that reduces the volume of the present gaming machine when it is detected (for example, Patent Document 1).

Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2011-083368

  However, in the case of the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when there is a player playing a game with an adjacent gaming machine, it is possible to prevent attention to the surroundings by reducing the volume of the gaming machine. Since the volume of the gaming machine is always reduced regardless of the situation of the gaming, there is a problem that the interest of the gaming is impaired.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine which prevents the interest of the game from being lost while not giving attention to the surroundings by the volume.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a gaming machine 1 exemplified by a slot machine or a pachinko gaming machine),
Sound output means (for example, a speaker 53) for outputting sound;
Adjustment operation means (for example, setting switch 56, cross key 57) operated to adjust the sound in the sound output means;
The sound output means is
The sound adjusted by the adjustment operation means (for example, set by the player) when a specific condition (for example, a game in which the transition to the advantageous state is not determined continues for 500 games or more) is not established based on the gaming history. Output a specific sound (for example, fanfare) related to the effect notifying the player whether or not it is advantageous for the player at the set volume (for example, as shown in t1 of FIG. 2A, transition to the advantageous state) When the game for which is not determined continues for 500 games or more, the fanfare is output at the set volume set by the player),
When the specific condition is satisfied, the specific sound is output so as to be difficult to hear in the surroundings regardless of the sound adjusted by the adjustment operation means (for example, as shown at t4 in FIG. 2A) When the game to which the transition to the advantageous state is not determined is continuing for 500 games or more, the fanfare is output at a predetermined volume predetermined to be difficult to hear around, regardless of the set volume set by the player. ).

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The specific condition is that an event that is disadvantageous to the player (for example, a game in which the transition to the advantageous state is not determined continues for 500 games or more, as shown at t3 in FIG. 2A) occurs.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The specific condition is that an event advantageous to the player (for example, as shown at t7 in FIG. 2B, that the control to the advantageous state has occurred four or more times in a short period (within the last 500 games)) It is to occur.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3),
Storage means for storing a game history (for example, a storage area of the sub control unit 91);
The game history stored in the storage unit is initialized when predetermined conditions based on the end of the game (for example, password input, two-dimensional code output, demonstration state continues for a predetermined period, power interruption across days) are established. The game machine further comprises initialization means (eg, as shown at t2, t3, t4 and t5 in FIG. 3, the game history is initialized when a condition such as input of a password is satisfied).

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4),
The sound output means is
Output a predetermined sound (for example, a normal sound such as BGM) according to the progress of the game,
The predetermined sound is output by the sound adjusted by the adjustment operation means regardless of whether the specific condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 2, whether the specific condition is satisfied Regardless of the setting volume, the normal sound is output at the setting volume set by the setting switch 56 and the cross key 57).

FIG. 1A is a view showing an example of the main internal configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a timing chart for explaining the relation between specific conditions and sound volume. It is a timing chart for explaining initialization of a game history. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship of the output sound and volume for every channel. It is a figure for demonstrating the command which a sub control part transmits to an audio | voice output circuit.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine 1 according to the present invention will be described below based on an embodiment.

[Main internal configuration of gaming machine 1]
FIG. 1A is a view showing an example of the main internal configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine 1 is, for example, a slot machine or a pachinko gaming machine. The gaming machine 1 is provided with a gaming control board (not shown) and an effect control board 90. The main control unit 41 for controlling the progress of the game is mounted on the game control board. On the effect control board 90, a sub control unit 91 for controlling an effect and an audio output circuit 94 are mounted.

  An operation unit 7 is connected to the main control unit 41. The gaming machine 1 can play a game by the operation of the operation unit 7 by the player. When the gaming machine 1 is a slot machine, the operation unit 7 is a bet number setting button capable of setting the bet number, a start switch for starting rotation of the reel, a stop switch for stopping the reel, or the like. In addition, when the gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine, it is a bat operating handle for firing game balls.

  The main control unit 41 outputs various commands in accordance with the progress of the game. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect based on the control information of the command output from the main control unit 41, and controls the sound output circuit 94 mounted on the effect control substrate 90. The effect is performed using, for example, the liquid crystal display 51, the speaker 53, and the like. Further, a setting switch 56 for performing volume setting and the like, and a cross key 57 are connected to the sub control unit 91.

  FIG. 1B is a front view of the gaming machine. After the game is started by the operation of the operation unit 7 of the player, it is possible to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player according to the result of the game. When the gaming machine 1 is a slot machine, it shifts to the advantageous state according to the symbol derived by the stop of the reel. In addition, when the gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine, the game ball starts winning display on the start winning opening to start the variable display of the symbol, and the variable display is ended, and the transition to the advantageous state is made according to the derived symbol. Do.

  The advantageous state is, for example, in a slot machine, a bonus that increases the probability of winning a small winning combination, or an AT in which navigation is performed by notifying an operation procedure that is advantageous for the player. Further, in a pachinko gaming machine, it is a big hit gaming state in which a round game advantageous to the player can be executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 stores the game history in a predetermined storage area such as a random access memory (RAM) (not shown). The game history is data relating to the game accumulated according to the progress of the game. For example, the game history includes the total number of games executed, the number of times of control to the advantageous state, the number of continuations of games for which the transition to the advantageous state has not been determined (the number of so-called closed games). As described later, the game history may be initialized.

  In the present embodiment, when the setting switch 56 is operated when playing a game, a menu screen (not shown) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. From the menu screen, for example, a volume setting screen, a screen for a mobile interlocking game mode, and the like can be selected. As screens for the mobile interlocking game mode, there are a password issuance screen, a password input screen, a two-dimensional code output screen, and the like.

  The player can set the volume by operating the setting switch 56 and the cross key 57 on the volume setting screen. Here, the setting switch 56 and the cross key 57 operated at the time of volume setting are an example of adjustment operation means operated to adjust the sound. The "sound" adjusted by the adjustment operation means includes both or one of "volume" and "sound quality". In the present embodiment, the player can select one of six levels of volume from volume 5 (maximum volume) to volume 0 (silence) with the cross key 57, and the volume selected with the setting switch 56 is set. It can be set as the volume.

[Relationship between specific condition and volume]
In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the specific condition is established based on the gaming history. The specific conditions include specific conditions in which an adverse event occurs for the player and specific conditions in which an event advantageous to the player occurs.

  For example, a specific condition that causes an adverse event for the player is that the number of games for which transition to the advantageous state is not determined (the number of games filled) continues over 500 games. Further, for example, a specific condition that an event advantageous to a player occurs is that control to an advantageous state occurs four or more times in a short period (in the present embodiment, within the last 500 games).

  The sub control unit 91 causes the speaker 53 to output a specific sound at the set volume set by the player when the specific condition is not satisfied, but makes it difficult for the sub control unit 91 to hear in the surroundings when the specific condition is satisfied. Output a specific sound to Specifically, when the specific condition is satisfied, the specific sound is output at a predetermined volume from the speaker 53 regardless of the set volume set by the player.

  The specific sound is a sound associated with an effect for notifying the player whether or not it is advantageous. For example, as a specific sound, there is a fanfare that informs that it is controlled to an advantageous state.

  The predetermined sound volume is a sound volume which is predetermined so as to be difficult to hear around when outputting a specific sound. The predetermined volume so as to make it difficult to hear in the surroundings is a volume (a volume that is hard to hear in the surroundings) that a player who plays a game on an adjacent gaming machine feels hard to hear.

  Specifically, when volume 5 to volume 2 is set as the set volume, volume 2 is set as the predetermined volume. Further, when the volume 1 is set as the set volume, the volume 1 is set as the predetermined volume, and when the volume 0 is set as the set volume, the volume 0 is set as the predetermined volume. As described above, in the present embodiment, the predetermined volume is a volume equal to or less than the set volume set by the player.

  Further, with regard to the normal sound, regardless of whether or not the specific condition is satisfied, it is output at the set volume. The normal sound is a sound different from the specific sound. For example, it is a sound other than fanfare such as an operation sound and a fluctuation sound which are output when the operation unit 7 is operated, and BGM (Back Ground Music) which is output in an effect. The fluctuation sound is a sound outputted during fluctuation display of a symbol in the gaming machine, and a sound outputted when the reel is rotating in the slot machine.

  Hereinafter, the relationship between the specific condition and the sound volume will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the specific condition and the volume. In the timing chart of FIG. 2, the horizontal axis represents timing t. From the top, the vertical axis represents an occurrence event, whether or not a specific condition is established, the volume at the time of advantageous state control (for example, the volume of a fanfare), and the volume of a normal sound (for example, an operation sound or fluctuating sound, BGM).

  FIG. 2A illustrates a situation in which a specific condition is established by the occurrence of an adverse event for the player.

  At t1, it is assumed that control to the advantageous state is determined and controlled to the advantageous state. In this case, the specific condition is not satisfied because the game is controlled to an advantageous state before the number of games has reached 500 games. When controlled to the advantageous state, a fanfare notifying that it is controlled to the advantageous state is output, but since the specific condition is not satisfied, the fanfare is the set volume set by the player (for example, volume 4) Output. In addition, normal sounds such as operation sounds and fluctuating sounds are also output at the set volume.

  At t2, the advantageous state ends. After that, it is assumed that the control to the advantageous state is not determined over 500 games (the number of inserted games reaches 500). Thus, at t3, the specific condition is satisfied.

  A fanfare is output when controlled to an advantageous state at t4 after the specific condition is established, but since the specific condition is satisfied, the fanfare is predetermined at a predetermined volume (for example, Output at volume 2). On the other hand, the normal sound is output at the set volume set by the player.

  At t5 when the advantageous state is ended, the number of closed games is reset to 0, so the specific condition is not satisfied.

  FIG. 2B illustrates a scene in which a specific condition is established by the occurrence of an event advantageous to the player.

  At t1, it is assumed that control to the advantageous state is determined and controlled to the advantageous state. At this time, the specific condition is not satisfied because the advantageous state is not controlled four times or more in a short period (in the last 500 games). When controlled to the advantageous state, the fanfare is output at the set volume (for example, volume 4) set by the player. In addition, normal sound is also output at the set volume.

  Thereafter, at time t3 and t5, it is continuously controlled to the advantageous state, and at t7, control to the fourth advantageous state is determined. At this time, since four or more decisions to the advantageous state occur in a short period (within the last 500 games), the specific condition is established.

  Then, at t8 after the specific condition is satisfied, when it is controlled to the advantageous state, a fanfare is output. At this time, since the specific condition is satisfied, the fanfare is output at a predetermined volume (for example, volume 2) predetermined so as to be difficult to hear around. On the other hand, the normal sound is output at the set volume.

  Note that, even after t9 when the advantageous state has ended, the specific condition is satisfied (control to an advantageous state of four or more times in the last 500 games), so the specific condition is in the satisfied state. The specific condition is not established after that, when the game in which the control to the advantageous state is not determined continues and the number of times the control to the advantageous state is performed three times in the last 500 games.

  As described above, when a specific condition that causes a disadvantage or an advantageous event for a player is satisfied, a fanfare that notifies that it is controlled to the advantageous state is predetermined to be difficult to hear in the surroundings. By outputting at the volume level, it is possible to prevent the user from focusing on the surroundings by the volume level. On the other hand, when the specific condition is not satisfied, by outputting the fanfare at the set volume set by the player, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lost.

[Initializing game history]
When the initialization condition is satisfied, the sub control unit 91 initializes the game history stored in the predetermined area of the RAM. The initialization condition is satisfied when it is assumed that a player who has played a game has finished playing a game, or a new player has started playing a game.

  For example, the initialization condition is that the password has been input on the password input screen in the mobile interlocking game mode, that the two-dimensional code is output on the two-dimensional code output screen in the mobile interlocking game mode, and the demonstration state has continued for a predetermined period. It is the occurrence of a power failure across the sun.

  The power loss across the day means a power loss in the case where the game machine 1 recovers from the power loss the next day after the power loss occurred. For example, the power is turned off when the game machine 1 is powered on to start business the next day. In such a case, since it is assumed that a new player starts playing, the game history is initialized.

  The mobile interlocking mode refers to a game mode in which the player's portable terminal is used to reflect his / her past game history by the player's selection. In the mobile interlocking mode, the player's password is issued on the password issue screen. The issued password and the game history of the player corresponding to the password are managed by a management server connected to the gaming machine 1 via a network.

  The player can enter the previously issued password using the cross key on the password input screen, and operate the setting switch 56 to carry over the previous game history and play a game. When a password is input on the password input screen, it is assumed that a new player has started playing a game, so the game history is initialized.

  When the game is finished, the setting switch 56 can be operated on the two-dimensional code output screen to cause the gaming machine 1 to output a two-dimensional code including the gaming history of the player. When the two-dimensional code is output on the two-dimensional code output screen, it is assumed that the player has ended the game, so the game history is initialized.

  In addition, when the state of not playing the game continues for a certain period, the gaming machine 1 displays a demonstration screen. Furthermore, when the state where the demonstration screen is displayed continues for a predetermined period, it is assumed that the player has ended the game, so the game history is initialized.

  Hereinafter, initialization of the game history will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a timing chart for explaining the initialization of the game history. In the timing chart of FIG. 3, the horizontal axis indicates timing t. The vertical axis shows, from the top, the updated state of the game history, the presence or absence of power on, and the presence or absence of initialization of the game history.

  Before t1, it is assumed that a game is played and the game history is updated. Here, at t1, it is assumed that a power failure has occurred due to the power-off of the gaming machine 1 accompanying the end of the business of the gaming shop.

  It is assumed that the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on at t2 with the start of business the next day. Since it is a power failure across days, the initialization condition is satisfied, and the game history is initialized. After t2, the game history is updated by the player playing a game.

  Here, it is assumed that the player has left the seat. A demonstration screen is displayed when the state which is not playing a game continues for a fixed period. Furthermore, at t3 when the state where the demonstration screen is displayed continues for a predetermined period, the initialization condition is satisfied, and the game history is initialized.

  Thereafter, it is assumed that a new player starts playing a game. It is assumed that the player has entered a password on the password entry screen at t4 in order to play a game in the mobile interlocking game mode. Thus, the initialization condition is established, and the game history is initialized. After t4, the game history is newly updated.

  Thereafter, it is assumed that the player outputs a two-dimensional code on the two-dimensional code output screen at t5 in order to end the mobile interlocking game mode. Thus, the initialization condition is established, and the game history is initialized.

  As described above, when it is assumed that a player who has played a game has finished playing a game or a new player has started playing a game, the initialization condition is satisfied, and the game history is initialized.

[Output sound type and volume for each channel]
Further, in the present embodiment, the audio output circuit 94 includes a plurality of output channels, and can output the sound of the volume set for each output channel from the speaker 53. After adopting such a configuration, the following configuration may be adopted.

In a gaming machine that plays a game (for example, gaming machine 1),
Sound output means (for example, a speaker 53) for outputting sound;
Control means (for example, sub control unit 91) for controlling the gaming machine;
Sound control means (for example, an audio output circuit 94) for executing control to output a sound from the sound output means;
The control means is sound data that can specify the sound output from the sound output means in each of a plurality of channels (for example, channels 0 to 15 shown in FIG. 4), and the volume of the sound output from the sound output means Can be set (for example, the sound data of the output sound of channels 0 to 5 shown in FIG. 4 and the portion where the volume of channels 0 to 15 can be set),
The sound control means causes the sound output means to output the sound specified from the sound data set in the plurality of channels according to the set volume (for example, the sound output circuit 94 has channels 0 to 5 shown in FIG. 4). Output a sound specified from the sound data of the output sound of the
The control means performs volume reduction control means (for example, volume reduction control for reducing the volume of the sound output from the sound output means when predetermined conditions are satisfied (for example, execution of blackout effect, occurrence of error)) , Part shown in FIG. 4),
The volume reduction control means sets the volume after reduction to the channel to which the sound data is set and sets the volume after reduction to the channel to which the sound data is not set to execute the volume reduction control ( For example, the part shown in FIG.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the sound from being output at an unintended volume and impairing the rendering effect.

  The volume reduction control means executes volume reduction control to set the volume of the sound output from the sound output means to 0 (for example, a portion shown in FIG. 4). According to this configuration, since the volume is 0, the player can not recognize the sound.

A display unit (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for displaying an effect image;
The predetermined condition is satisfied when a specific image (for example, an image to be displayed when performing a blackout effect) is displayed from the display means (for example, a portion shown in FIG. 4). According to this configuration, since the volume can be reduced in conjunction with the display of the specific image, the rendering effect can be enhanced.

  The predetermined condition is satisfied when a specific sound (for example, an error sound) is output from the sound output means (for example, a portion shown in FIG. 4). According to this configuration, it is possible to execute the volume reduction control so that the player can easily hear the specific sound.

The sound control means includes sound output stop control means for executing sound output stop control for stopping the output of the sound from the sound output means when the stop condition is satisfied.
The sound output stop control means executes the sound output stop control for stopping the output of sound for a channel for which sound data is set and stopping the output of sound for a channel for which sound data is not set. According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended sound from being output and damaging the rendering effect.

The sound output means outputs a special sound when a special condition is established,
The sound control means executes control to output a sound from the sound output means based on the sound data set to the specific channel,
The volume reduction control means executes volume reduction control for channels other than the specific channel. According to this configuration, the output of the special sound is secured, and the establishment of the specific condition can be suitably notified.

[Command to output sound]
Further, in the present embodiment, the audio output circuit 94 executes control to cause the speaker 53 to output a sound based on a command from the sub control unit 91. After adopting such a configuration, the following configuration may be adopted.

In a gaming machine that plays a game (for example, gaming machine 1),
Sound output means (for example, a speaker 53) for outputting sound;
Control means (for example, sub control unit 91) for controlling the gaming machine;
Execute control to output a sound from the sound output unit based on the information transmitted from the control unit (for example, the first command (commands 1 to 6 and the second command (commands 7 to 12) shown in FIG. 5) Sound control means (for example, an audio output circuit 94).
The control means
Which one of a plurality of types of sounds (for example, effect sounds A to C, normal sounds A to C) is to be output from the sound output means, and the volume of the sound to be output from the sound output means (for example, volume 5 (maximum (For example, a first command shown in FIG. 5), and second information (for example, a diagram) indicating only the volume (for example, volume 0 to 5) of the sound output from the sound output unit. Sending a second command (5) to the sound control means,
The specific sound is output when the specific sound (for example, any of the effect sounds A to C or the normal sounds A to C) is output at a specific volume (for example, any of the volume 0 to 5) from the sound output unit Transmitting, to the sound control means, first information indicating the sound volume and one volume, and then transmitting, to the sound control means, second information indicating the specific volume (for example, a first command shown in FIG. 5 is transmitted Second command is sent).

  According to this configuration, the amount of data to be prepared can be reduced.

  One volume is the maximum volume (for example, volume 5 (maximum volume) shown in FIG. 5). According to this configuration, the output setting of the specific sound can be performed so that the specific sound can be surely heard.

The specific sound is either the first specific sound (for example, any of the effect sounds A to C, the normal sounds A to C) and the second specific sound (for example, any of the effect sounds A to C, the normal sounds A to C and the first (Except for specific sounds) and
The control means causes the sound control means to output common second information between when the sound output means outputs the first specific sound at a specific volume and when the sound output means outputs the second specific sound at a specific volume. Send (for example, the part that sends the second command (commands 7 to 12 shown in FIG. 5). According to this configuration, the amount of data to be prepared can be reduced.

The sound control means changes the volume of the sound to be output from the sound output means when the volume change condition is satisfied (for example, that the blackout effect is performed) after the output of one type of sound is started Including volume change control means for performing change control,
The volume change control means executes volume change control based on the second information from the control means. According to this configuration, the amount of data to be prepared can be reduced.

  The control means continuously transmits the first information and the second information without transmitting other information between the transmission of the first information and the transmission of the second information. According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent transmission of unintended information.

  The second information indicates a specific number of types of volume less than the settable volume types as a specific volume (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, it can be set to 256 levels, but the volume 0 to 5). Part consisting of six levels of volume). According to this configuration, the amount of data to be prepared can be reduced.

[About audio output circuit]
The audio output circuit 94 executes control to output a sound from the speaker 53 based on the command from the sub control unit 91 and the sound data and volume of the sound set for each of the plurality of channels.

  Specifically, when the audio output circuit 94 receives a command from the sub control unit 91, it reads out the audio data and volume of the compressed output sound from the ROM, and decodes the read out audio data and volume (decoding) , Stretch). The audio output circuit 94 includes 16 channels (channels 0 to 15) as audio output channels (in other words, reproduction channels), and can simultaneously output 16 independent types of audio. Then, the audio output circuit 94 outputs the sound specified from the audio data decoded by the plurality of channels from the speaker 53 in accordance with the set volume. That is, in each of the plurality of channels, the sub control unit 91 can set sound data that can specify the output sound and the volume of the sound output from the speaker 53 by a command to the sound output circuit 94.

  The volume of the sound output from the speaker 53 can be adjusted by setting the volume to each channel and can be adjusted by controlling the attenuator provided in the audio output circuit 94. Each of the channels can be set to one of six types of volume described later. Also, the adjustment by the attenuator can be adjusted from the maximum volume to the minimum volume (i.e., mute). An attenuator is provided for each channel. Note that, since the volume data is 8 bits (1 byte), it can be set in 256 steps, but in this embodiment, it can be set in 6 steps. This can reduce data for adjusting the volume.

[Example of output sound type and volume for each channel]
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the output sound and the volume for each channel. As shown in FIG. 4, the audio output circuit 94 has 16 channels (channels 0 to 15) as output channels of sound, and can simultaneously output 16 independent sounds. For each channel, it is possible to set the volume for each sound to be output. In the present embodiment, the sound volume of the sound can be set from six levels of volume 0 (silence) to volume 5 (maximum volume).

  As shown to Fig.4 (a), the channels 0-2 are channels which output performance sound AC. Channels 3 to 5 are channels for outputting normal sounds A to C, respectively. FIG. 4A shows an example in which the volume is set to the volume 5 in channels 0 to 5. Channels 6-15 are unused channels. The channels 6 to 15 are not used, so the channels 6 to 15 have no volume set.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, when executing the blackout effect, the sub control unit 91 executes the volume reduction control, and rewrites the volume data of each channel to reduce the volume of each channel to volume 0 (silenced Set to). At this time, the volume of not-used channels 0 to 5 but the unused channels 6 to 15 are also set to volume 0. Here, the blackout effect is an effect of displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 an image (specific image) that makes it impossible to visually recognize the effect image, the effect pattern, the background image, and the like.

  As described above, when executing the blackout effect, the volume is not limited to the channels 0 to 5 being used, but is set to the volume 0 of the unused channels 6 to 15, so the sound is output with an unintended volume It can prevent losing the effect. In addition, since the volume reduction control is performed to set the volume to the volume 0, it is possible to ensure that the volume of the output sound can not be heard. Further, since the volume reduction control is performed when the blackout effect is performed, the effect can be enhanced in conjunction with the display of the specific image on the liquid crystal display 51 when the blackout effect is performed.

[Specific example of command for outputting sound]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a command that the sub control unit transmits to the audio output circuit. FIG. 5 shows the types of commands transmitted from the sub control unit 91 to the audio output circuit 94 in order to output sound from the speaker 53. The commands 1 to 6 are composed of data indicating which one of a plurality of types of sounds is to be output and data indicating the volume of the output sound. The commands 7 to 12 consist only of data indicating the volume of the output sound. Hereinafter, commands 1 to 6 may be referred to as a first command (corresponding to first information), and commands 7 to 12 may be referred to as a second command (corresponding to second information).

  As shown in FIG. 5, command 1 is a command indicating that the effect sound A (fanfare) is output at the volume 5 (maximum volume). Similarly, command 2 has effect sound B as volume 5, command 3 has effect sound C as volume 5, command 4 has normal sound A as volume 5, command 5 has normal sound B as volume 5, and command 6 has normal sound C. This is a command indicating that the volume 5 is to be output. Commands 7 to 12 are commands indicating only volume 5 to volume 0, respectively.

  The sub control unit 91 first transmits one of the commands 1 to 6 (that is, the first command) to the audio output circuit 94. Thereby, the sub control unit 91 instructs the audio output circuit 94 a specific sound (that is, a specific sound) and one volume (volume 5 (maximum volume)) output from the speaker 53 among a plurality of types of sounds. Next, the sub control unit 91 transmits one of the commands 7 to 12 (that is, the second command) to the audio output circuit 94. Thus, the volume of the sound output from the speaker 53 is instructed to the specific volume indicated by the second command. The audio output circuit 94 decodes audio data and volume to a channel corresponding to the specified specific sound when any of the commands 1 to 6 is received. Also, the audio output circuit 94 decodes the volume to the channel corresponding to the specified specific sound when any of the commands 7 to 12 is received. Thus, the sub-control unit 91 can set data capable of specifying the output sound and the volume of the sound output from the speaker 53 in each of the plurality of channels of the audio output circuit 94. Then, the audio output circuit 94 sets the volume of one volume (volume 5) from the channel corresponding to the specific sound indicated by the received command (for example, when command 1 is received, channel 0 corresponding to the presentation sound A indicated by command 1). (Maximum volume)) to output a specific sound. Then, when any of the commands 7 to 12 is received, a specific sound is output at a specific volume (one of volume 0 to 5) indicated by the received command. A specific sound is output at a specific volume by such a series of control. It should be noted that the volume changes during the period from the reception of any of commands 1 to 6 and the start of output of a specific sound to the reception of any of commands 7 to 12 and the change of one volume to a specific volume It is a period during which the player can not recognize that the game has been played. Therefore, the player sounds as if the specific sound indicated by any of the commands 1 to 6 from the beginning was started to be output at the specific volume indicated by any of the commands 7 to 12.

  Here, it will be specifically described using the example shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 2A, the volume 4 is set as the set volume of the effect sound A (fanfare). Further, the predetermined volume is volume 2.

  In the case of outputting the rendering sound A at t1, the sub-control unit 91 first transmits a command 1 (first command) corresponding to the rendering sound A to the audio output circuit 94. Thereby, the sub control unit 91 instructs the sound output circuit 94 to output the effect sound A from the speaker 53.

  Next, the sub control unit 91 transmits, to the audio output circuit 94, a command 8 (second command) corresponding to the volume 4 that is the set volume. Thereby, the sub control unit 91 instructs the speaker 53 to output the sound volume 4. As a result, the audio output circuit 94 causes the speaker 53 to output the effect sound A (fanfare) at the volume 4 (set volume).

  In order to output the rendering sound A at t4, the sub-control unit 91 first transmits a command 1 (first command) corresponding to the rendering sound A to the audio output circuit 94. Next, the sub control unit 91 transmits, to the sound output circuit 94, a command 10 (second command) corresponding to the sound volume 2 which is a predetermined sound volume. As a result, the audio output circuit 94 causes the speaker 53 to output the effect sound A (fanfare) at volume 2 (predetermined volume).

  In this way, one of the specific volumes (volume 0 to 5) after transmitting commands 1 to 6 (first command) indicating which type of sound to output and one volume (volume 5 (maximum volume)) Since the sound is output at a specific volume by transmitting command 7 to 12 (second command) indicating), it is not necessary to prepare six types of specific volume commands for each sound, and a sound is output. It is possible to reduce the amount of data prepared for

  In addition, since the first command indicates the maximum volume, the output setting of the sound can be performed so that the sound can be heard surely. Further, since the volume is set using the common second command when outputting the effect sounds A to C and the normal sounds A to C, it is possible to reduce the data prepared for outputting the sounds.

  In addition, the sub control unit 91 transmits a second command when the volume change condition is satisfied after the output of one sound (one of the rendering sounds A to C and the normal sounds A to C) is started. Since the control to change the volume of the sound is performed, it is possible to reduce the data prepared for outputting the sound.

  In addition, the sub control unit 91 transmits one of the commands 1 to 6 and any of the commands 7 to 12 continuously at one opportunity (for example, the operation of the start switch, the launch of the game ball, the start of variation of the symbol). , Does not send different commands between any of the commands 1-6 and any of the commands 7-12. This can prevent the voice output circuit 94 from giving an unintended instruction.

  Further, as described above, in the gaming machine 1, the types (steps) of the volume can be set to 256 types, but in the present embodiment, it is possible to set from among the six types (steps). Therefore, the second command indicates, as the specific sound volume, six sound volumes less than the settable 256 sound volumes. As a result, it is possible to reduce the data to be prepared for outputting the sound.

[Main effect]
In the present embodiment, as shown at t1 in FIG. 2A, when 500 or more games for which transition to the advantageous state is not determined have not continued (when the specific condition is not satisfied), When a game that outputs a fanfare with the set volume (volume 4) set by the player and does not determine transition to the advantageous state continues as 500 games or more as indicated by t4 in FIG. When the condition is satisfied), the fanfare is output at a predetermined volume (volume 2) predetermined so as to be difficult to hear around, regardless of the set volume set by the player. As described above, the fanfare is output at a predetermined sound volume predetermined to be difficult to hear in the surroundings when the specific condition is satisfied, so that the specific condition is satisfied while the ambient air is not focused on the sound volume. When the player is not present, the fanfare is output at the set volume set by the player, so that the interest of the game can be maintained.

  Further, as indicated by t4 in FIG. 2A, the above-mentioned specific condition is that a disadvantageous event occurs for the player that a game whose transition to the advantageous state is not determined continues for 500 games or more. In this way, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lost when the specific condition is not satisfied while the attention is not made to pay attention to the volume by the volume when the adverse event occurs and the specific condition is satisfied. .

  Further, as indicated by t7 in FIG. 2B, the above-mentioned specific condition is that an advantageous event occurs for the player that control to an advantageous state occurs four or more times in a short period of time. As described above, when an advantageous event occurs and a specific condition is established, attention can not be given to the surroundings by the sound volume, while when the specific condition is not established, it is possible not to impair the interest of the game .

  Also, as shown at t2, t3, t4 and t5 in FIG. 3, the game history is initialized when password input, two-dimensional code output, demo status continues for a predetermined period, and power failure occurs across days. . As described above, when it is assumed that the player has changed, the game history for determining the specific condition is reset again.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 2, regardless of whether or not the specific condition is satisfied, the normal sound is output at the set volume set by the setting switch 56 and the cross key 57, so that the interest of the game is not lost. You can do so.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although the main embodiment in this invention was described, this invention is not limited to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About the game machine]
The above-described gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of variable display portions capable of variably displaying plural types of identification information that can be identified respectively, and after variably displaying the variable display portion, displaying is performed by stopping the variation display of the variable display portion The result may be a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a display result combination which is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display portions. The gaming machine 1 described above may be a pachinko gaming machine capable of controlling a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player according to the result of the variable display of the plurality of types of identification information that can be identified.

[About set volume, predetermined volume]
In the present embodiment, when the volume is adjusted by the adjustment operation means, it is possible to set one of the six levels of volume, but it is not limited to this and may be as follows. For example, a plurality of speakers for outputting sound may be provided, and the volume may be reduced by reducing the number of speakers for outputting the sound according to the setting. In addition, when adjusting the sound quality by the adjustment operation means, for example, the high frequency sound of the sound to be output may be cut, or the sound in a specific frequency range may be adjusted.

  In the present embodiment, when volume 5 to volume 2 is set as the set volume, volume 2 is set as the predetermined volume, and when volume 1 or volume 2 is set, the volume is output as the predetermined volume. However, the predetermined volume may be reduced to the minimum volume in the settable range. For example, even when the sound volume is set to any of volume 5 to volume 0, it may be set to volume 0 as the predetermined volume.

  Further, setting may be made in the range of volume 5 to volume 2 as the set volume, and when the specific condition is satisfied, output may be made at the minimum volume (volume 2) of the settable range. Further, setting may be made in the range of volume 5 to volume 2 as the set volume, and when the specific condition is satisfied, the output may be made at volume 1 below the settable range.

  In addition, when specific conditions are satisfied, high tone may be cut or the like to change the sound quality, and a specific sound may be output so that it is difficult to hear around, reducing the number of speakers to be output. A specific sound may be output so as to make it difficult to hear the sound.

[On the establishment of a specific condition]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, when the specific condition is satisfied, the volume at the time of advantageous state control (the volume of the fanfare) is set to the predetermined volume and output. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and during the advantageous state, all the effect sounds unique to the advantageous state may be output with the predetermined volume. For example, the volume of BGM output in the rendering of the advantageous state or the volume of the speech emitted in the rendering of the advantageous state may be output with the predetermined volume.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2A, it is determined that the specific condition causing an adverse event for the player is continued and the number of games continues for 500 or more. However, the specific condition is not limited to this, and the execution result of the predetermined effect may be disadvantageous, and the result may be continuous for a predetermined number of times (for example, four times). For example, in the pachinko gaming machine, the specific condition is that the SP hit (super reach) with a high degree of expectation to be controlled to the big hit gaming state is not controlled to the big hit gaming state continuously a predetermined number of times as a result .

  Also, for example, in the slot machine, the specific condition is controlled to CZ (chance zone) in which the degree of advantage regarding control to AT (assist time) is higher than usual, but is not controlled by AT and results of CZ termination. Is a predetermined number of times or more. Further, for example, in the slot machine, the specific condition is that the result of not being controlled by AT in a specific effect (for example, aiming at aiming at 7) having a high degree of expectation controlled by AT continues a predetermined number of times or more. In addition, the effect that the number of AT games is not added in an effect with a high degree of expectation in which the number of AT games is added continues a predetermined number of times or more. In addition, the effect of not being controlled by the additional specialization zone is continuous for a predetermined number of times or more in an effect with high expectation controlled by the additional specialization zone in which the probability that the number of AT games is added increases.

  In addition, the specific condition may be that the disadvantageous benefit is continuously given a predetermined number of times or more. For example, in pachinko gaming machines, the advantageous benefit is the control to the 16R (round) big hit gaming state with a large amount of balls, the disadvantageous benefit is a control to the 2R big hit gaming state with a small amount of balls is there. Moreover, the advantageous privilege is control to the big hit gaming state in which the big hit type is "certain", while the disadvantageous benefit is control to the big hit gaming state in which the big hit type is "normal". When the jackpot type is “ceremony change”, probability fluctuation control is performed to increase the jackpot probability after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Further, in the slot machine, the advantageous benefit is the control to the BB (big bonus) with many balls, while the disadvantageous benefit is the control to the RB (regular bonus) with few balls.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), the specific condition in which an event advantageous to the player occurs is controlled to an advantageous state four or more times in a short period (within the number of the last 500 games). It was decided that it occurred. However, the specific condition is not limited to this, and the execution result of the predetermined effect may be an advantageous result, and the result may be continuous for a predetermined number of times (for example, four times). For example, in the pachinko gaming machine, the specific condition is that the SP reach has been executed and the jackpot gaming state has been controlled a predetermined number of times consecutively. Further, for example, in the slot machine, the specific condition is that the result controlled by AT in CZ continues a predetermined number of times, or the result controlled by AT in aiming at 7 (or the number of AT games is added) The result or the result of the specialization zone control) is continuously performed a predetermined number of times or more.

  Further, the specific condition may be that an advantageous benefit is continuously given a predetermined number of times. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine, an advantageous benefit is control to a 16R big hit gaming state, a big hit type is control to a big hit gaming state in which the type is "probable change", and in a slot machine, an advantageous benefit is to BB. It is control.

  In the present embodiment, the total number of games executed, the number of times controlled to the advantageous state, and the number of in-games are illustrated as the game history, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be as follows. For example, the number of times an adverse result continues in a specific effect (such as aiming at 7), the number of times an advantageous result in a specific effect continues to be imaged, the number of times an adverse benefit is continuously provided, an advantageous benefit It may be the number of times given consecutively.

  It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all the modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

  1 gaming machine, 7 operation unit, 41 main control unit, 91 sub control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 53 speakers.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Sound output means for outputting sound;
And adjusting operation means operated to adjust the sound in the sound output means;
The sound output means is
When the specific condition is not satisfied based on the game history, the sound adjusted by the adjusting operation means outputs a specific sound related to an effect notifying the player whether or not it is advantageous.
A gaming machine, which outputs the specific sound so as to be difficult to hear in the surroundings regardless of the sound adjusted by the adjustment operation means when the specific condition is satisfied.

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