JP3960883B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial application fields]
The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with sound generation means for generating sound based on a control signal transmitted from a control means for controlling a game.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, pachinko machines shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 are known as this type of gaming machine. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a main configuration of a conventional pachinko machine, and FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine shown in FIG.
A game ball launched by operating the operation handle 501 provided in the pachinko machine 500 (FIG. 8) is released from the first type starting port 502 provided in the game board 509 or the ordinary electric accessory 503. When winning is won on both wings, the winning detection switch 606 (FIG. 8) is turned ON. When the main control board 600 determines that the winning detection switch 606 is ON, the main control board 600 transmits a signal instructing the sound control board 602 to generate a sound effect, and the sound control board 602 generates a sound effect from the speaker 511 (FIG. 7). Let
Further, the main control board 600 transmits a signal for instructing the lighting of the LEDs to the lamp control board 603, and the lamp control board 603 lights up the LEDs provided on the corner decoration 514 or the side decoration 515. Further, the main control board 600 transmits a change start signal to the symbol control board 601. The symbol display 504 (FIG. 7) that has received the fluctuation start signal displays a plurality of special symbols (for example, 0 to 9) in a vertical direction at three locations in the horizontal direction on the transmission screen from the symbol control board 601 ( (Also called scroll display). Further, the main control board 600 transmits a signal for instructing the payout of the prize ball to the payout control board 604, and the payout control board 604 that has received the signal drives the prize ball payout device 605 to determine a predetermined number (for example, 5) prize balls are paid out to the upper tray 508.
[0003]
When the predetermined time has elapsed, the symbol display unit 504 stops displaying the variation of the special symbol, and the three special symbols that are confirmed and displayed at the three locations become jackpot symbols (for example, “777” as shown in FIG. 7). When they are aligned, a big hit occurs, the door-type opening / closing member 505 is opened, and the big prize opening 506 is opened. Further, when a big hit occurs, LEDs provided on the corner decoration 514, the side decoration 515, the special prize opening decoration 516, etc. blink, and a sound effect such as a fanfare is generated from the speaker 511.
Then, when a game ball wins a prize winning opening 506, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls are paid out to the upper tray 508 for each winning ball. Also, whether the number of winning balls won in the grand prize opening 506 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10), or whether a predetermined time (for example, about 30 seconds) elapses after the big prize opening 506 is opened, When any one of the conditions is satisfied, the opening / closing member 505 is closed and the special winning opening 506 is closed. Furthermore, when the game ball that has won the big prize opening 506 passes through a specific area 507 provided inside the big prize opening 506, the right to continuously open the big prize opening 506 is generated. In this way, it is possible to perform a game of a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) on condition that a game ball passes through the specific area 507 from the opening to closing of the grand prize winning opening 506 as one round. it can.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, since the conventional pachinko machine does not produce sound effects unless the game ball wins a prize opening, it is virtually impossible for pachinko stores to inspect the audio system of all pachinko machines before opening. It was possible. Also, when a store is opened, many pachinko machines produce sound effects, and the inside of the store becomes noisy due to the bell sound when paying out a prize ball or the music flowing in the store, so you find a pachinko machine with a broken audio system It becomes difficult.
In addition, a pachinko machine without a player can appeal to the player's vision because the symbol display displays a demonstration image for waiting for the customer, and can be invited to the game.
However, since a pachinko machine without a player does not generate sound effects, the player cannot be invited to play unless the player looks at the symbol display. In addition, when there are few visitors, the number of pachinko machines that do not generate sound effects increases, and the store becomes inactive.
[0005]
Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to realize a gaming machine that can easily find a gaming machine having a fault in a voice system. It is another object of the present invention to realize a gaming machine capable of increasing the work of soliciting players for games. It is another object of the present invention to realize a gaming machine that can bring out the liveliness of the store when there are few visitors.
[0006]
[Means, actions and effects for solving the problems]
  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides claims 1 to8In the invention described in the above, the control means for transmitting the control signal for controlling the game, the control signal transmitted from the control means, and the control signal received based on the received control signal.Sound effects corresponding to gaming stateIn the gaming machine comprising the sound generating means for generating the sound generating means,The inspection sound for inspecting its own abnormality is during the time when the power of the gaming machine is turned on and at least when the sound effect is not generated.Occurs andThe inspection sound is changed corresponding to the gaming state.The technical means is used.
[0007]
  In other words, since the sound generation means can generate a test sound for checking its own abnormality while the power of the gaming machine is turned on, only whether or not the test sound is generated is determined. By inspecting, it can be determined whether the sound generating means is normal or abnormal.
  Therefore, it is possible to easily find the abnormality of the sound generation means by a simple operation of listening to the inspection sound.
  Moreover, since the sound generation means can independently generate the inspection sound independently of the control signal, the sound generation means receives the control signal from the control means when the control means and the sound generation means are not connected. Even if not, the sound generation means can generate the inspection sound.
  Therefore, even if the control means and the sound generating means are not connected in the manufacturing process of the gaming machine or the inspection at the time of shipment, the sound generating means generates the sound for inspection when the power of the gaming machine is turned on. Therefore, it is possible to easily determine whether the voice system is normal or abnormal depending on the presence or absence of the occurrence.
  In addition, since the sound generation means generates the test sound even when the game is not performed or when the game state is not changed, such as when the control signal is not received from the control means. Depending on the presence or absence of the occurrence, it can be easily determined whether the audio system is normal or abnormal.
  Furthermore, since the sound generation means can change the inspection sound in accordance with the gaming state, it is possible to know the gaming state by listening to the change in the inspection sound.
[0008]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the sound generating means continuously generates the inspection sound while the power of the gaming machine is turned on. Is used.
[0009]
In other words, since the sound generation means can continuously generate the inspection sound while the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the sound generation means can always be abnormal while the power of the gaming machine is turned on. Can be easily inspected.
For example, it is possible to inspect abnormalities of sound generating means of gaming machines that are not playing games.
[0012]
  Claim3In the invention described in claim 1,OrClaim2In the gaming machine described above, the sound generation means converts the inspection sound into the inspection sound.Sound effectThe technical means that the melody is different from the melody is used.
[0013]
  That is, the sound generation means is generated based on the control signal.Sound effectBecause the test sound can be generated with a melody different from that ofSound effectCan be distinguished from the test voice.
  Therefore, with a gaming machine other than the gaming machine being inspected,Sound effectEven if this occurs, an abnormality in the sound system of the inspection target gaming machine can be inspected.
  In addition, if an inspection sound is generated with a predetermined melody in a gaming machine in which no game is played, a player who does not enter the field of view of the gaming machine can be invited to the game using hearing.
  Furthermore, in a game store where a plurality of gaming machines are installed, if there are few visitors to the store, if a test sound is generated from each gaming machine that is not playing with a predetermined melody, the inside of the store will become lively. be able to.
[0014]
  Claim4In the invention described in claim 1, claims 1 to3In the gaming machine according to any one of the above, the sound generating meansSound effectAnd a technical means for generating a predetermined song by generating the test sound together.
[0015]
  That is, the sound generating meansSound effectIn addition, since it is possible to play the predetermined music by generating the test sound together, there is no possibility that the player feels uncomfortable with the test sound during the game.
[0016]
  Claim5In the invention described in claim 1, claims 1 to4In the gaming machine according to any one of the above, the sound generation means uses technical means for generating a plurality of types of inspection sounds.
[0017]
That is, since the sound generation means can generate a plurality of types of test sounds, it is easy to make a song using the test sounds and the number of songs can be increased.
For example, if a plurality of types of musical instrument sounds are represented by a plurality of types of test sounds, various songs can be created.
[0018]
  Claim6In the invention described in claim 1, claims 1 to5In the gaming machine according to any one of the above, the sound generating meansSound effectIs generated from one channel and the inspection sound is generated from another channel.
[0019]
  That is, it occurs based on the control signalSound effectSince the sound for inspection is generated from different channels, both sounds can be heard even when both sounds are generated at the same time, so that the sound system can be inspected.
[0022]
  Claim7In the invention described in claim 1, claims 1 to6In the gaming machine according to any one of the above, the sound generation means isWhen the inspection sound is generatedSaidSound effectThe technical means of reducing the volume of the inspection sound is used in the case of generating
[0023]
  In other words, the sound generation meansSound effects when generating test soundSince the volume of the test sound can be reduced whenSound effectIs not disturbed by the test sound, and there is no risk of difficulty in hearing.
[0024]
  Claim8In the invention described in claim 1, claims 1 to7In the gaming machine according to any one of the above, the sound generation means isWhen the inspection sound is generatedSaidSound effectThe technical means of lowering the pitch of the inspection sound is used when the error occurs.
[0025]
  In other words, the sound generation meansSound effects when generating test soundBecause the volume of the inspection sound can be lowered whenSound effectIs not disturbed by the test sound, and there is no risk of difficulty in hearing.
[0026]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, as a gaming machine according to the present invention, a so-called first-type pachinko machine that generates a big hit with a big winning opening when predetermined symbols are prepared will be described as an example.
<First Embodiment>
[Overall main configuration]
First, the main configuration of the pachinko machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective explanatory view showing the appearance of the pachinko machine.
The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a front frame 2 that can be opened and closed via a hinge 8, and a glass frame 4 fitted with a glass plate is attached to the front frame 2 so as to be opened and closed. On the right side of the front frame 2, there is provided a key hole 3 into which a key used for opening and closing the glass frame 4 is inserted. A game board 5 is provided inside the glass frame 4. A launch handle 15 for operating a launching device (not shown) for launching a game ball to the game board 5 is provided below the right side of the front frame 2. It is pivotally mounted.
Below the glass frame 4 is formed a prize ball / rental supply port 6a through which prize balls and rental balls are discharged. An upper tray 6 is provided for collecting prize balls and balls supplied from the ball rental supply port 6a. Below the upper tray 6, there is formed a discharge port 7 a that discharges prize balls that have flowed beyond the capacity of the upper tray 6 and game balls discharged from the upper tray 6 by operating the upper tray ball removal lever 6 b. Has been. On the discharge side of the discharge port 7a, a lower tray 7 is provided for storing game balls discharged from the discharge port 7a.
[0027]
[Main configuration of game board 5]
Next, the main configuration of the game board 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory front view of the game board 5.
A center case 30, which is a three-dimensional structure, is provided in the approximate center of the game board 5. The center case 30 displays a fixed display from a change display of a special symbol and a display from a change display of a normal symbol. The symbol display 32a to perform is provided. The symbol display 32a displays a plurality of types of special symbols, in this embodiment a symbol string consisting of numbers “0” to “9”, in a plurality of display areas on the right side of the screen (in this embodiment, a left display area, In a total of three display areas (a middle display area and a right display area), the display is changed from the top to the bottom (also referred to as scroll display).
In addition, the symbol display 32a displays a background image displayed on the background of the special symbol, an effect image when reaching reach, an effect image when a big hit occurs, and the like. Further, the symbol display 32a includes a normal symbol display area on the screen, and performs normal symbol change display to fixed display in the normal symbol display region. In this embodiment, the symbol display unit 32a alternately displays an image showing the symbols “O” and “X” as a normal symbol, and displays the symbol “O” or “X” after a predetermined time has elapsed.
[0028]
A special symbol start memory number display LED 31 for displaying the special symbol start memory number by four LEDs is provided at the upper right of the symbol display 32a. The number of lighting of the LED 31 corresponds to the number of special symbol starting memories. Further, on the left side of the special symbol start memory number display LED 31, the number of times the display is suspended when the period from the normal symbol variation display to the final display is set to one time (hereinafter referred to as a normal symbol start memory number) is 4 There is provided a normal symbol start memory number display LED 33 for displaying by LED. The number of lighting of the LED 33 usually corresponds to the number of symbol starting memories.
On the right side of the center case 30, a normal symbol operating right gate (also simply referred to as a normal symbol operating gate) 25 is provided, and on the left side of the center case 30, a normal symbol operating left gate (also referred to simply as a normal symbol operating gate). ) 26 is provided. When the game ball passes through one of the normal symbol operation gates, the symbol display 32a starts to display the normal symbol variation display. When the game ball passes through one of the normal symbol activation gates during the variation display, The number of normal symbol starting memories increases by one.
[0029]
A first type starting port 27 is provided below the center case 30, and an ordinary electric accessory 47 is provided below the first type starting port 27. The normal electric accessory 47 opens both wings when the symbol display 32a hits and displays the normal symbol. If the game ball wins from both wings of the first type starting port 27 or the ordinary electric accessory 47 during the change of the special symbol, the special symbol starting memory number increases by one. That is, the ordinary electric accessory 47 with both wings open has a function of expanding the winning opening of the first type starting port 27.
Below the ordinary electric accessory 47 is provided a variable winning device 40 that operates when a big hit occurs. A plate-shaped opening / closing member 43 that opens at the start of each round and opens a large winning opening is attached to the variable winning device 40 so as to be openable and closable. When the opening / closing member 43 is opened, a horizontally long and rectangular special winning opening 41 corresponding to the shape of the opening / closing member 43 is opened. A lower right winning opening 45 is provided on the upper right side of the variable winning apparatus 40, and a right sleeve winning opening 12 is provided on the upper right side. A lower left winning port 44 is provided on the upper left side of the variable winning device 40, and a left sleeve winning port 13 is provided on the upper left side.
[0030]
The game board 5 is provided with windmills 24 and 24, and side decorations 20 decorated with a plurality of LEDs are provided on both sides of the game board 5. In addition, the game board 5 is provided with a launch rail 16 for guiding the launched game ball to the game area, and a circular game area is defined by the launch rail 16. Furthermore, an out port 14 is provided at the bottom of the game board 5 for collecting game balls that have not won a prize as out balls. Many nails 17 are driven into the game board 5, and the game balls fired on the game board 5 flow down between the nails 17 and pass through the normal symbol operation gates 25 and 26. Or winning from both open wings of the first type starting port 27 or the ordinary electric accessory 47 or being collected from the out port 14.
[0031]
[Electric configuration of pachinko machine 1]
Next, the main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
The pachinko machine is provided with a main control board 100, and a microprocessor 110 having a main CPU 112, a ROM 114, and a RAM 116 is mounted on the main control board 100. The main CPU 112 determines whether the game is a big hit or lose, controls the round in the big hit game, determines the game conditions that are advantageous to the player after the big hit game is finished, detects winnings, and receives control commands for each device and board. The main control of the game such as transmission is executed. The ROM 114 stores computer programs for the main CPU 112 to execute various controls, and the RAM 116 passes through the normal symbol operation gates 25 and 26 when the game ball has won the first type starting port 27. In addition, various data generated during the game, such as the occurrence of a big hit, computer programs read from the ROM 114, and the like are temporarily stored.
The following is electrically connected to the main control board 100. A first type start port switch 27a for detecting that a game ball has won from the first type start port 27 or both open wings of the ordinary electric accessory 47, a symbol control board 32 for controlling the symbol display 32a, a power supply board 80, A game for transmitting game board information relating to a payout control board 200 for controlling the payout of prize balls, the RAM clear switch 10, the occurrence of a big hit and the number of prize ball payouts to a hall computer provided in a pachinko hall management room, etc. The frame information terminal board 52, the board surface relay board 51, and the game frame relay board 53.
[0032]
The payout control board 200 is equipped with a microprocessor 210 that operates by inputting a control command sent from the main control board 100. The microprocessor 210 controls a payout of a winning ball and a rental ball. The CPU 212, the ROM 214 in which various control programs for the sub CPU 212 to execute control such as paying out a prize ball are recorded, and the control programs read from the ROM 214 when the sub CPU 212 executes the various control programs and the game And a RAM 216 for temporarily storing various data such as the number of winnings and the number of winning balls.
The payout control board 200 is electrically connected to the RAM clear switch 10, the power supply board 80, the launch motor drive board 15c for driving the launch motor 15e, the game frame information terminal board 52, and the payout relay board 55. Yes. A launch switch 15d for outputting a drive signal from the launch motor drive substrate 15c to the launch motor 15e is connected to the launch motor drive substrate 15c.
[0033]
The game frame relay board 53 is electrically provided with a lower dish full detection switch 72 for detecting that the lower tray 7 is filled with game balls, a prize ball dead detection switch 73 for detecting a prize ball dead, and a sensor relay board 54. It is connected to the. The sensor relay board 54 is electrically connected to the prize ball payout sensors 62 a and 62 b and the payout relay board 55 provided in the prize ball unit 62. The payout relay board 55 is electrically connected to a payout outage detection switch 61 for detecting outage of a payout ball, a prize ball payout motor 62c, and a payout unit 63.
The board relay board 51 includes a normal electric accessory solenoid 47a that opens and closes both wings of the normal electric accessory 47, and a right gate switch (also simply referred to as a gate switch) 25a that detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operating right gate 25. A left gate switch 26a for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operating left gate 26 (also simply referred to as a gate switch) 26a, a big winning port switch 41a for detecting a game ball that has won a big winning port 41, and a right sleeve winning port 12 The right sleeve winning opening switch 12a for detecting the gaming ball won in the left, the left sleeve winning opening switch 13a for detecting the gaming ball winning in the left sleeve winning opening 13, and the lower right detecting the gaming ball won in the lower right winning opening 45. A winning hole switch 45 a, a lower left winning hole switch 44 a that detects a game ball won in the lower left winning hole 44, and a large winning hole relay board 50.
[0034]
The special winning opening relay board 50 includes a specific area switch 41b for detecting a game ball that has passed through a specific area inside the special winning opening, a special winning opening solenoid 43a for driving the opening / closing member 43, and a member for changing the specific area. The specific area solenoid 41c to be driven is electrically connected. The power supply board 80 is electrically connected to the CR connection board 56. The CR connection board 56 includes a frequency display board for displaying the remaining frequency of the prepaid card on a frequency display section, a prepaid card unit, and the like. It is electrically connected to the gaming machine exterior device portion 71. The power supply board 80 is supplied with power from a main power supply 70 of AC 24 V (50 Hz / 60 Hz), and supplies necessary power to each board and apparatus.
The pachinko machine 1 has a function of backing up the data being played immediately before the power failure to the RAM 116 and RAM 216 in the event of a power failure, and the data backed up when the power is restored. Based on this, a function that can resume the game immediately before the power failure is provided. Also, if the power is turned off after a test shot at the time of shipment from the factory or before opening the store, the above-mentioned backup function works, and if the store is opened as it is, a malfunction occurs. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 10 provided on the power supply board 80 is turned ON While the power switch 18 is turned on, the data backed up in the RAM 116 and RAM 216 can be erased.
[0035]
[Operation of Voice Control Board 79]
Next, the operation of the voice control board 79 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the electrical configuration of the audio control board 79 in blocks. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of the sound generation process executed by the sub CPU 79g mounted on the sound control board 79.
The sound source ROM 79f stores a plurality of, for example, 64 ADPCM (Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation) sound source data and a plurality of, for example, 64 pieces of music data. Here, the ADPCM sound source data is sound source data obtained by sampling and digitizing a single sound consisting of sounds of musical instruments such as drums and keyboards, human voices and imitation sounds.
The SSG control 79u provided in the sound generation circuit 79a incorporates two SSG sound sources (three rectangular waves + one noise), and the SSG control 79u outputs a reproduction signal using the SSG sound source. . The sound generating circuit 79a is provided with two systems of sequencers 79c and 79d, which can read two music data from the sound source ROM 79f and simultaneously reproduce two music data, and can generate eight ADPCM sound sources from the sound source ROM 79f. Data can be read and simultaneous playback of up to 8 sounds is possible.
In this embodiment, the test voice used as the test sound is played with a relatively simple melody played by the keyboard, that is, a melody that can be easily identified without being confused with a song played during the game. Is stored in the sound source ROM 79f as music data. A timing generation circuit 79y for generating a clock signal is connected to the timing input section (described as timing in the drawing) 79m.
[0036]
(Operation during inspection)
When a person inspecting the operation of the pachinko machine 1 turns on the power switch 18 provided on the power supply board 80, power is supplied from the power supply board 80 to each board and device such as the main control board 100 and the voice control board 79. . Thereby, the sub CPU 79g determines that the power is turned on (step (hereinafter abbreviated as S) 10: Yes), initializes itself and the sound generation circuit 79a, and immediately after that, the gaming state is set to the low probability state. (S12). Here, the low probability state is a gaming state in which the probability that a big hit will occur is set to a low probability. That is, when a game ball wins both wings of the first type starting port 27 or the ordinary electric accessory 47, the main CPU 112 determines whether it is a big hit or a loss, but a game with a low probability that the determination result will be a big hit. It is a state. Subsequently, the sub CPU 79g generates A inspection sound from the 1ch (channel) speaker 79s and the 2ch (channel) speaker 79t, respectively (S14). Here, the inspection sound generates the A inspection sound when waiting in the low probability state, and generates the B inspection sound when waiting in the high probability state.
[0037]
Here, the operation of the voice control board 79 when the A test voice is generated from the speakers 79s and 79t will be described.
The sub CPU 79g outputs, to the sequencers 79c and 79d via the CPU interface 79b, a command for reading music data for generating the A test sound from the sound source ROM 79f. Subsequently, the sequencers 79c and 79d output an address signal for designating the A inspection sound to the sound source ROM 79f via the memory interface 79e. Subsequently, the tone generator ROM 79f outputs the music data stored in the storage area of the address designated by the input address signal to the ADPCM control 79i via the memory interface 79e.
Subsequently, the ADPCM control 79i reproduces the input music data in the ADPCM system according to the set frequency, volume and panpot, and outputs the reproduced digital signal. The digital signal output from the ADPCM control 79i is input to the electronic volume 79k, the volume is set, and then input to the D / A converter 79p via the 2-channel digital mixer 79n. The D / A converter 79p converts the input digital signal into an analog signal, distributes it to the left and right terminals by an analog switching method, and outputs the result to amplifiers (digital amplifiers) 79v and 79r, respectively.
[0038]
The amplifier 79v drives the 1ch speaker 79s, the amplifier 79r drives the 2ch speaker 79t, and the A test sound is generated from the speakers 79s and 79t, respectively.
Here, when the A test sound is not generated from the speakers 79s and 79t, it can be determined that the sound control board 79 is defective or the speakers 79s and 79t are defective. That is, if the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the voice control board 79 and the speakers 79s and 79t can independently generate the A test voice. 79 and the speakers 79s and 79t can be inspected for failure.
[0039]
(Operation during game)
The sub CPU 79g determines whether or not a signal indicating that the game ball has won the first type starting port 27 or both open wings of the ordinary electric accessory 47 is transmitted from the main control board 100. The presence / absence of a winning is determined (S22). Here, when it is determined that there is no start opening winning (S22: No), based on whether or not a signal indicating that the process of the big hit game is being executed is transmitted from the main control board 100, the big hit process It is determined whether it is in the middle (S24). Here, when it is determined that the big hit process is not being performed (S24: No), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a low probability state (S26), and when it is determined that the gaming state is a low probability state (S26: Yes) A test sound is generated from the 2ch speaker 79t (S28), and a command for decreasing the volume of the 1ch speaker 79s and decreasing the pitch is transmitted to the ADPCM control 79i (S30). Subsequently, the sub CPU 79g transmits to the ADPCM control 79i a command for increasing the volume of the 2ch speaker 79t and increasing the pitch (S32).
[0040]
On the other hand, if the sub CPU 79g determines that the state is not in a low probability state (S26: No), it generates a B inspection sound from the 2ch speaker 79t (S34), reduces the volume of the 1ch speaker 79s, and reduces the pitch. (S30), the volume of 2ch is increased and the pitch is increased (S32).
In other words, since the A test sound is generated from the 2ch speaker 79t in the low probability state and the B test sound is generated in the high probability state, the player generates the sound generated from the 2ch speaker 79t. From the difference, it can be determined whether the state is a low probability state or a high probability state. Further, the person who performs the inspection can determine that the sound control board 79 or the speakers 79s and 79t have failed, depending on whether or not the inspection sound is generated from the 2ch speaker 79t.
[0041]
On the other hand, if the sub CPU 79g determines that there is a start opening prize (S22: Yes), the sub CPU 79g reduces the volume of the test sound generated from the 2ch speaker 79t and lowers the pitch of the test sound (S36). ) Fluctuating sound is generated from the 1ch speaker 79s (S38). Here, the fluctuating sound is a sound effect that is generated when the symbol display 32a displays a fluctuating display of a special symbol.
Subsequently, the sub CPU 79g increases the volume of the fluctuating sound generated from the 1ch speaker 79s and increases the pitch (S48). In this way, when there is a start opening prize, the sound of the test sound is decreased and the pitch is lowered, the volume of the fluctuating sound is increased and the pitch is increased, and the sound is disturbed by the test sound. The sound can be prevented from becoming difficult to hear.
[0042]
If the sub CPU 79g determines that the big hit process is being performed (S24: Yes), the sub CPU 79g reduces the volume of the inspection sound generated from the 2ch speaker 79t and lowers the pitch (S40). Subsequently, the sub CPU 79g determines whether or not the big hit delay is being performed (S42). Here, the big hit delay is a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) provided immediately after the big hit game ends, and an image indicating that the big hit game has ended is displayed on the symbol display 32a at the predetermined time. A sound effect called a big hit delay sound is generated.
Here, when it is determined that the big hit delay is not being performed, that is, the big hit processing is still in progress (S42: No), a big hit operation sound is generated from the speaker 79s of 1ch (S46), and the volume of the big hit operation sound is increased. And the pitch is increased (S48). If the sub CPU 79g determines that the big hit delay is being performed (S42: Yes), the big hit delay sound is generated from the 1ch speaker 79s (S44), and the volume of the big hit delay sound is increased and the pitch is increased. (S48).
[0043]
[Effect of the first embodiment]
(1) As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment is used, the speakers 79 s and 79 t can independently generate inspection sound when the power is turned on. If no audio is generated, it can be determined that the audio control board 79 or the speakers 79s and 79t are out of order.
In other words, the voice control board 79 and the speakers 79s and 79t can be inspected easily and easily by performing a one-touch operation of turning on the power.
In particular, if the island power supply is turned on at the time of inspection before opening the store, inspection sounds will be generated from all pachinko machines installed on the island, so it is only necessary to identify the table that does not generate inspection sounds. It is possible to easily find a table in which the voice system is broken.
Moreover, since the inspection sound is continuously generated while the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the sound system can be inspected at any time while the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on.
[0044]
(2) Further, in the manufacturing process of the pachinko machine 1 and the inspection at the time of shipment, even if the main control board 100 and the voice control board 79 are not connected, if the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the inspection Since the sound is generated, it can be easily determined whether the sound system is normal or abnormal depending on whether the sound is generated.
(3) Further, even when the game is not being played or when the game state is not changed, such as when the control signal is not received from the main control board 100, the test sound is generated. Therefore, it is possible to easily determine whether the voice system is normal or abnormal depending on the presence or absence of the occurrence.
(4) Since the pachinko machine 1 in which a game is not performed can generate the test sound with a predetermined melody, the pachinko machine 1 can invite a player who does not enter the field of view to the game using hearing. it can.
[0045]
(5) In pachinko parlors where a plurality of pachinko machines are installed, if there are few customers visiting the pachinko machine, inspection voices can be generated from each pachinko machine that is not playing at a predetermined melody. Can be lively.
(6) Since the inspection sound can be generated with a predetermined melody even when the game is interrupted, it is possible to give the player that the game is continuing.
(7) Since the test sound is generated with a melody different from the melody of the sound effect such as a fluctuating sound or a big hit delay sound generated during the game, the sound effect and the test sound can be distinguished.
Therefore, even if sound effects are generated, it is possible to inspect an abnormality in the sound system.
[0046]
(8) When sound effects such as fluctuating sound and big hit delay sound can be generated from the 1ch speaker 79s and sound for inspection can be generated from the 2ch speaker 79t, both sounds are generated simultaneously. Even so, both sounds can be discriminated, so that the voice system can be inspected.
(9) When the gaming state is in the low probability state, the A inspection sound can be generated, and when the gaming state is in the high probability state, the B inspection sound can be generated. The game state can be known by distinguishing the.
(10) When a sound effect corresponding to a gaming state such as a fluctuating sound or a big hit delay sound is generated, the volume of the test sound can be reduced, so that the sound effect is difficult to hear because it is disturbed by the test sound. There is no risk of becoming.
(11) When a sound effect corresponding to a gaming state such as a fluctuating sound or a big hit delay sound is generated, the pitch of the test sound can be lowered, so that the sound effect is disturbed by the test sound and is difficult to hear. There is no risk of becoming.
[0047]
Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of the sound generation process 2 executed by the sub CPU 79g provided in the pachinko machine of this embodiment. The pachinko machine of this embodiment has the same function and configuration as those of the first embodiment except for a part of the sound generation process 2 executed by the sub CPU 79g, and thus the description of the same parts is omitted. Further, the same reference numerals are used for the same parts.
After executing S12, the sub CPU 79g generates C inspection sound and D inspection sound from the 1ch speaker 79s and the 2ch speaker 79t, respectively (S15). Here, the C inspection sound and the D inspection sound indicate the sounds of the musical instruments (for example, the C inspection sound is a keyboard sound and the D inspection sound is a bass guitar sound). Perform the specified melody.
[0048]
Then, the sub CPU 79g determines that there is no start opening winning (S22: No), determines that the big hit process is not being performed (S24: No), and determines that it is in a low probability state (S26: Yes), 2ch. The C inspection sound and the D inspection sound are generated from the speaker 79t (S29), and the volume of the 1ch speaker 79s is decreased and the pitch is decreased (S30). Subsequently, the sub CPU 79g increases the volume of the 2ch speaker 79t and increases the pitch (S32).
On the other hand, if the sub CPU 79g determines that it is not in the low probability state (S26: No), the E test sound and the F test sound are generated from the 2ch speaker 79t (S35), and the volume of the 1ch speaker 79s is increased. While decreasing, the pitch is lowered (S30), the volume of 2ch is increased, and the pitch is increased (S32).
[0049]
Here, the E inspection sound and the F inspection sound are different inspection sounds that can distinguish the difference from the C inspection sound and the D inspection sound, respectively. For example, the E inspection sound and the F inspection sound are different instrument sounds from the C inspection sound and the D inspection sound (for example, the E inspection sound is a lead guitar sound and the F inspection sound is a drum sound). sound). The melody played by the E inspection voice and the F inspection voice is different from the melody played by the C inspection voice and the D inspection voice.
As described above, the 2ch speaker 79t generates the C inspection sound and the D inspection sound in the low probability state, and the E inspection sound and the F inspection sound in the high probability state. The player can determine whether the state is a low probability state or a high probability state based on a difference in tone color or melody generated from the 2ch speaker 79t. Further, the person who performs the inspection can determine that the sound control board 79 or the speakers 79s and 79t have failed, depending on whether or not the inspection sound is generated from the 2ch speaker 79t.
When the sub CPU 79g generates a sound effect such as a fluctuating sound or a big hit operating sound, the sub CPU 79g reduces the volume of the test sound and lowers the pitch, increases the volume of the sound effect and increases the pitch (S36). ~ S48).
[0050]
[Effects of Second Embodiment]
(1) As described above, if the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment is used, the inspection sound can be generated with a melody different from the melody of the sound effect, so that the sound effect and the inspection sound are distinguished. Can do.
Therefore, even if a sound effect is generated from a pachinko machine other than the pachinko machine to be inspected, the sound system of the pachinko machine to be inspected can be inspected.
(2) Moreover, since it is possible to play the predetermined music by generating both the sound effect and the test sound, there is no possibility that the player will feel uncomfortable with the test sound during the game.
(3) Furthermore, since two types of test sounds can be used to express and play the sounds of two types of musical instruments, various songs can be played.
[0051]
<Other embodiments>
(1) In each of the embodiments described above, the case where the inspection sound is continuously generated while the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on has been described. However, when the game is not performed (no sound effect is generated). (Or when the game ball is not being fired).
(2) In each of the above embodiments, the configuration using two speakers has been described, but one may be used. In this case, the sound for inspection and various sound effects are generated from one speaker, but when the power is turned on, the sound for inspection is generated from the speaker, and it is time to generate sound effects during the game. Sometimes, it is only necessary to reduce the volume of the test sound and lower the pitch, increase the volume of the sound effect and raise the pitch.
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(3) In each of the above embodiments, it has been described that when the volume of one sound is increased and the pitch is increased during a game, the volume of the other sound is decreased and the pitch is decreased. It may be adjusted, or only the pitch may be adjusted. Alternatively, only the tempo may be adjusted.
(4) In each of the above embodiments, the case where the sound of a musical instrument is used as the inspection sound has been described. However, an artificially created sound, a sound obtained by sampling an actual sound, or the like can be used, or a beep sound or the like can be used. Sound without melody may be used.
(5) Three or more kinds of inspection voices can be used.
(6) It is possible to provide a switching means such as a switch for switching the generation and stop of the inspection sound. Further, the switching means may be provided outside the voice control board 79, for example, on the back surface or inside of the pachinko machine, where it can be easily operated by the inspector. Further, the switching means may be provided individually for each 1ch or 2ch.
(7) An FM sound source, a PCM sound source, a MIDI sound source, or the like can be used as the sound source.
[0053]
[Correspondence between each claim and embodiment]
The main control board 100 corresponds to the control means described in claim 1, and the sound control board 79 and the speakers 79s, 79t correspond to the sound generating means.
Then, S10 to S48 of the sound generation processing executed by the sub CPU 79g functions as the sound generation means according to claim 1.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory perspective view showing an appearance of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front explanatory view showing a main configuration of a game board 5 provided in the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 in blocks.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the electrical configuration of the audio control board 79 in blocks.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of sound generation processing executed by a sub CPU 79g mounted on the sound control board 79;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of a sound generation process 2 executed by a sub CPU 79g provided in the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a main configuration of a conventional pachinko machine.
8 is an explanatory diagram showing a main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 7. FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
79 Voice control board (voice generation means)
79g Sub CPU
79s, 79t Speaker (sound generation means)

Claims (8)

Control means for transmitting a control signal instructing the generation of a sound effect ;
In a gaming machine comprising a sound generating means for receiving a control signal transmitted from the control means and generating a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state based on the received control signal,
The sound generating means is
A test sound for inspecting its own abnormality is independently generated regardless of the control signal while the power of the gaming machine is turned on and at least when the sound effect is not generated. And the game machine characterized by changing said inspection sound according to a game state .   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the sound generating means continuously generates the inspection sound while the power of the gaming machine is turned on. It said sound generating means, a game machine according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that occur at different melodies and the sound effect said test speech. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the sound generating means plays the predetermined music by generating both the sound effect and the inspection sound . The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the sound generation means generates a plurality of types of test sounds. It said sound generating means generates the sound effect from one channel, the gaming machine according to the test sound to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that generated from other channels . Said sound generating means, any of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the smaller the volume of the test sound when sound effects when they are generating the test voice 1 The gaming machine described in one. Said sound generating means, any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in said that to lower the pitch of the test sound when sound effects when they are generating speech for the test The gaming machine described in one.

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