JP4633767B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having volume control means.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in gaming machines represented by pachinko gaming machines, game performance sounds and the like are output from a speaker. Also, the game machine is provided with a volume control means for the purpose of dealing with changes in ambient noise and the like due to different installation locations of the game machine.

  As a volume control method in gaming machines, the volume control knob etc. is operated to change the output volume to the volume assigned to the range of the fixed operation amount, and the volume is adjusted step by step by operating the volume control knob etc. The one configured to change is proposed.

JP 2006-149889 A

  However, in the configuration in which the volume adjusting means is provided in the volume amplifying means and the volume is set, if the volume is set to a low level, even an important sound such as an abnormal alarm sound for notifying an abnormality of the gaming machine is reduced, There was a problem that discovery was delayed, and conversely, because it was not desirable to reduce important sounds, it was not possible to set the game production sound to the optimum sound. Further, if the voice control unit is configured to output a signal or the like for individually setting the volume according to the type of voice, there is a concern that the control load of the voice control unit increases.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and can output an important sound such as an abnormal alarm sound at a volume different from the volume setting for a game effect sound or the like. An object is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing a control load.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an audio output device capable of outputting audio based on an audio signal, an audio signal output means for outputting the audio signal, and an audio signal amplification for amplifying the audio signal output by the audio signal output means. And a sound volume adjusting means connected to the sound signal amplifying means and capable of setting a sound volume output from the sound output device by operating an operation unit, the sound signal output means is controlled. a voice control unit, the audio signal output means, storage means for audio data is stored, the voice data audio signal selected from the memory means based on the audio selection signal output from the audio control means Audio signal conversion means for converting to a sound signal conversion means, wherein the sound volume adjustment means generates and outputs a different sound volume setting signal based on an operation of the operation section. The audio signal amplifying unit includes an input unit capable of inputting a volume setting signal output from the volume adjusting unit, and amplifies the volume based on the volume setting signal input to the input unit. A special volume setting means configured to output a special volume setting signal not related to the volume setting by the operation section of the volume adjustment means, the volume adjustment means, the special volume setting means, and the input section of the audio signal amplification means, And a selection means for inputting the volume setting signal and the special volume setting signal, and the selection means uses a signal to be input to an input unit of the audio signal amplification means as the audio selection signal. Based on the selection signal output by the selection signal output means that operates based on the selection, the input of the audio signal amplification means is selected from the volume setting signal and the special volume setting signal Configured to output the said together with the voice control means are connected to be outputted to the audio selection signal to the audio signal converting means, the selection signal output means, said voice control means the audio signal converting means The voice selection signal to be output is configured to be received, and the selection signal output means includes a judgment means for judging whether the voice selection signal is a specific voice selection signal, and the judgment means outputs the voice selection signal to the voice selection signal. When it is determined that the sound selection signal is not a specific sound selection signal, the selection signal to be output is used as the selection signal for the volume setting signal, while the determination means determines that the sound selection signal is the specific sound selection signal. In this case, the selection signal to be output is a selection signal for the special volume setting signal.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the voice selection signal is composed of a digital signal of a plurality of bits, and the selection signal output means is configured such that the judgment means uses the voice selection signal as the specific voice selection signal. If it is determined, the signal level of the specific audio selection signal is inverted and output as the selection signal for selecting the special volume setting signal.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the specific voice selection signal is set to select an abnormal alarm sound, and the voice selection signal is the voice selection signal when the voice selection signal is the specific voice selection signal. The signal amplifying means amplifies the sound signal output from the sound signal output means to a sound volume equal to or higher than a maximum set value that can be set by the sound volume adjusting means.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects , the signal generation output unit includes the signal generation unit that individually operates and operates the signal generation unit that generates the different volume setting signals. It is configured to switch based on the operation of the operation unit of the volume adjusting means.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the audio signal amplifying unit adjusts the output volume to a volume assigned in advance to each of the volume setting signals output from the volume adjusting unit. The output volume is changed stepwise by changing the operation amount of the operation unit of the volume control means.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the selection signal is output by the selection signal output unit based on the audio selection signal output from the audio control unit, and the input unit of the audio signal amplification unit is output based on the output selection signal. Since the sound volume setting signal to be input is selected, the sound control means does not need to transmit a signal for selecting the sound volume, and the control load on the sound control means can be reduced.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the sound selection signal is a specific sound selection signal, the sound volume can be set by the sound volume setting of the special sound volume setting means, so that the sound volume of the specific sound is changed. It is possible to diversify the sound production of the game.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to determine whether the audio selection signal is a specific audio selection signal with an easy circuit configuration, and it is not necessary to control with a control program or the like, and the configuration can be simplified. It becomes possible.

According to the invention of claim 3, even when the volume setting of the volume setting means is small, it is possible to emit an abnormal alarm sound with a sound higher than the maximum volume of the volume setting means, and it is easy to find fraud and malfunctions. It becomes possible to do.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is not necessary to provide an operation unit for a plurality of signal generation units, and the volume setting operation is facilitated.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the volume can be easily set since the sound can be increased or decreased stepwise as the operation amount of the operation unit changes.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an entire gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a view showing the back side of the gaming machine, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram simply showing connection of a control board, a device and the like of the gaming machine. It is.

  A gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that uses a game ball as a game medium, and an outer rail 3 and an inner rail 4 are arranged in a substantially circular shape on the edge of the gaming board 2, and the outer rail 3 and the inner rail A game area 6 divided by 4 is provided on the game board 2. On the front side of the gaming machine 1, there is a decorative lamp 35, an upper ball receiving tray 36 for receiving paid out game balls, a lower ball receiving tray 37 for receiving game balls when the upper ball receiving tray 36 is full, sound effects And a launching device 64 for projecting and launching a game ball toward the game area 6 in response to a player's launch operation. The speaker 38 corresponds to an audio output device in the present invention. Reference numeral F1 denotes an outer frame of the gaming machine, F2 denotes a front frame attached to the outer frame F1, and G denotes a glass frame attached to the front frame F2 by a hinge so as to be opened and closed. In the game area 6, a plurality of nails (not shown) for guiding a game ball driven into the game area 6 are erected at a required position. Note that the prepaid card unit 56 is connected to the gaming machine 1 of this example. Hereinafter, main parts of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the game area 6, a display device 10, a start winning opening 42, a big winning opening 45, and an out opening 49 are arranged in order from the upper part to the lower part on the center line. A left sleeve winning port 51, a right sleeve winning port 52, a left dropping winning port 53, and a right dropping winning port 54 are arranged on the left and right sides of the start winning port 42 and the large winning port 45, respectively. Further, normal symbol variation start gates 55 and 56 are provided on the left and right of the display device 10, lamp windmills 74 and 75 are provided above them, and windmills 76 and 77 are provided below them.

  The display device 10 is capable of variable display of symbols and the like, and includes an image display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device. In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module) is used.

  In the display device 10, the lower left part is a normal symbol display unit 50, and the other part is a special symbol display unit 11. The special symbol display unit 11 can display the left special symbol on the left side, the middle special symbol in the center, and the right special symbol on the right side. In this embodiment, the special symbols displayed on the left side, the center, and the right side are each composed of eight types with numbers “1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8”, In such a case, on the left side, the center, and the right side, a so-called glance, that is, a combination of jackpot symbols consisting of special symbols with the same number (for example, '7, 7, 7', etc.) is stopped and displayed. Yes. In addition to the symbols, the special symbol display unit 11 may display other symbols (characters, backgrounds, characters, etc.), background images, and the like. It may be possible to display the variation.

  The normal symbol display unit 50 can change and display a normal symbol consisting of a symbol or a picture (character) as a small hit determination symbol. In the present embodiment, the normal symbols (small hit determination symbols) displayed on the normal symbol display unit 50 in a varying and stopped manner are 10 “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9”. In the case of a small hit, the ordinary symbol display unit 50 stops and displays an odd number of ordinary symbols.

  The start winning opening 42 includes two movable pieces 42a and 42b, and a space between the tips of the two movable pieces 42a and 42b is an area where a game ball can be entered, and the movable pieces 42a and 42b are provided on the back side. Pitching is possible by narrowing the area where it is difficult to enter (winning) with a solenoid for the mouth, and it is easy to enter (winning) easily by expanding into a substantially V-shaped (reverse C shape). It is controlled so that it can change between the area expansion states. The expansion of the movable pieces 42a and 42b of the start winning opening 42 is confirmed and stopped with a specific normal symbol determined in advance after the normal symbol (small hit determination symbol) displayed on the normal symbol display unit 50 fluctuates. This is done when a small win (per symbol) is established.

  On the back side of the starting winning port 42, a starting winning port detection switch (start winning port sensor) for detecting a game ball won (entered) in the starting winning port 42 is provided in the winning ball passage. In the embodiment, the detection of the winning ball by the start winning port detection switch is set to satisfy the jackpot determination start condition, and is set as a cause for the change display start in the special symbol display unit 11. In addition, even if a game ball wins the start winning opening 42 during the variation display on the special symbol display unit 11, a new variation display cannot be started immediately. The number is stored as the number of reserved balls for special symbols up to a preset number, and the jackpot determination (game success / failure determination) and the special symbol variation display are temporarily suspended, and the jackpot determination and special symbol variation display are sequentially performed. By doing, the number of reserved balls for special symbols stored is reduced. When the number of game balls detected by the start winning port detection switch is stored up to a set number (that is, the maximum number of reserved balls for special symbols), the start winning port detection switch will no longer receive winning game balls. Even if it is detected, it is determined as an invalid ball that is not stored as the number of reserved balls, and a predetermined number of winning game balls are paid out for the invalid ball without making a change and determination of whether or not the ball is valid. In the present embodiment, the set number (that is, the maximum number of reserved balls) set for the number of reserved balls for special symbols is four.

  The normal symbol variation start gates 55 and 56 are detected by detecting a game ball passing through the normal symbol variation start gates 55 and 56 with a normal symbol variation start switch provided on the back of the game board 2. The display unit 50 starts to change the normal symbol. Further, during the normal symbol variation display, the variation of the normal symbol generated by the game ball passing through the normal symbol variation start gates 55, 56 is stored as the number of reserved balls for the regular symbol up to four times. The number of reserved balls for normal symbols is reduced by the start of fluctuation of normal symbols. Furthermore, a left sleeve winning opening detection switch and a right sleeve winning opening detection switch for detecting the winning balls of the left sleeve winning opening 51 and the right sleeve winning opening 52, and the left dropping winning opening 53 and the right dropping winning opening 54 are provided. A left drop winning opening detection switch and a right drop winning opening detection switch for detecting a winning ball are respectively provided on the back of the corresponding game board.

  The special prize opening 45 includes an opening / closing plate 46 that is opened and closed by a special prize opening opening solenoid provided on the back of the game board 2. The special winning opening 45 is normally in a state in which the opening / closing plate 46 is closed, and a part of the special winning opening 45 has a specific area that is opened when the special winning opening 45 is opened to allow a winning. A winning opening 47 is provided. Further, the specific area winning opening 47 is provided with an open / close door that is opened and closed by a specific area opening solenoid in a predetermined condition. Further, the specific area winning opening 47 is provided with a specific winning ball detection switch (specific area sensor) for detecting a specific winning ball, and the right to continue to open the large winning opening 45 by the detection of the winning ball is established. In the embodiment, up to 15 rounds can be repeated. In addition, a winning ball count switch (count sensor) for detecting a winning ball that has won the big winning port 45 and has not won the specific area winning port 47 is provided in the approximate center of the big winning port 45. It has been.

  The launching device 64 has a launching motor that is driven by the operation of the operation lever 65 on the back side, and the game ball is ejected by the driving of the launching motor. The launch ball fired by the launch device 64 is guided to the game area 6 through a launch ball guide path formed between the inner guide rail 4 and the outer guide rail 3 erected on the game board surface. The game ball guided to the game area 6 rolls down and falls down and wins each device and each prize opening, or if no prize is given anywhere, the game board 2 enters the game board 2 from the out slot 49. It is discharged to the back side.

  Further, on the back side of the gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of control boards and devices for controlling the game are provided. Main control boards include a main control board 200, a display control board 210, an audio control board 220, a payout control board 240, a lamp control board 245, a power supply control board 250, and a launch control board 260. Reference numeral 265 is an external terminal, 281 is a prize ball payout device (award ball payout device and ball rental payout device), 283 is a switch board without balls (used for both a prize ball and a ball rental), 285 is a card interface connection unit, and 289 is a ball storage A tank, 291 is a ball guide rod, and 295 is an operation unit of a volume control means. Each control board is provided with a control circuit. Moreover, each control board is arrange | positioned in the back side of the game machine 1 in the state accommodated in the case individually or collectively. The main control board is simply shown using the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control board 200 functions as a control means for controlling the game, and connects the microcomputer having a CPU, RAM, ROM, and a plurality of counters to the microcomputer, the payout control board 240, and the display control board 210. The input / output circuit, the microcomputer, the relay board (the big prize opening 45 is connected to the relay board), the voice control board 220, the lamp control board 245, the start prize opening detection switch, and other switches and sensors are connected. Consists of input / output circuits, etc., and performs main control related to games. The CPU includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, etc., and performs arithmetic control, as well as random numbers related to big hits and small hits (per normal symbol for opening and opening the start winning opening 42) And a command (control signal) can be output (transmitted) to each of the substrates. The RAM stores a storage area for the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol detected by the start winning opening detection switch and the number of the reserved symbols for the normal symbol detected by the normal symbol variation start switch, and for various random values generated by the CPU. A storage area, a storage area and a flag for temporarily storing various data, and a work area for the CPU are provided. The ROM stores not only game control programs (control procedures) and control data, but also determination values for jackpots and jackpots. The main control board 200 operates by receiving power from the power board 250. The main control board 200 also functions as a success / failure determination unit for determining whether or not a game is successful.

  The display control board 210 includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a RAM, and a ROM, an input circuit that connects the microcomputer and the main control board 200, an output circuit that connects the microcomputer and the display device 10, and the like. Based on a command (control signal) output from the main control board 200, the display on the special symbol display unit 11 and the normal symbol display unit 50 is controlled. The CPU of the display control board 210 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and the like, and performs calculation control. The RAM of the display control board 210 has a storage area for various data and a work area for the CPU. The ROM of the display control board 210 stores invariant information for display control, that is, various programs, image data, constants, and the like.

  The sound control board 220 is connected to the main control board 20 by electrical connection means such as wiring, and controls sound emitted from the speaker 38 based on a control signal (command) output from the main control board 200. The voice control board 220 operates by receiving power from the power board 250. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the sound control board 220 includes a microcomputer 221, a sound source IC (sound source LSI) 222, an AMP (sound signal amplification means) 223, and a storage means 224. Output circuit for outputting a sound signal output from the input circuit and the sound source IC 222, including a RAM and a ROM, a selection signal output circuit 270, a volume control means 294, a MAX volume setting logic circuit 297, a selection circuit 298, etc. Is formed.

  The microcomputer 221 corresponds to sound control means, and controls sound signal output means (consisting of a sound source IC 222 and storage means 224). The microcomputer 221 is controlled by a command (control signal) from the main control board 200. A program (control procedure) is stored in the ROM of the microcomputer 221 and is controlled by commands from the main control board 200. The RAM of the microcomputer 221 has a work area or the like by the CPU of the microcomputer 221.

  The ROM of the storage means 224 stores a plurality of audio data (in this embodiment, audio data corresponding to the variation pattern and abnormal alarm sound data are included), and the microcomputer (audio control means) 221. The sound source IC 222 selects and reads out audio data (audio signal) from the ROM of the storage means 224 based on an audio selection signal (command) from the storage means 224, converts it into an audio signal of analog data, and converts it into the AMP (audio signal amplification means). ) Output to 223. The sound source IC 222 corresponds to sound signal conversion means.

  The volume control means 294 includes an operation unit 295 and a volume setting logic circuit 296 that are exposed to the back side of the gaming machine and can be operated. The operation unit 295 is of a rotary type or a slide type, and in this embodiment is a rotary type and is constituted by a rotary switch. As shown in FIG. 5, the operation unit 295 including the rotary switch has a conduction contact a that electrically connects the signal generation units b1, b2, b3, and b4 of the volume setting logic circuit 296, and rotates (operates). ) It is configured to switch the circuit to be conducted, that is, the signal generating units b1 to b4 to be operated, by changing the quantity. The operation unit 295 including the rotary switch is temporarily stopped at a predetermined rotation angle (every operation amount) at which the signal generation units b1, b2, b3, and b4 are switched, and is further rotated by applying a force. Thus, stepwise rotation that rotates again by a predetermined angle is possible, and a circuit (a signal generation circuit to be described later) that is turned on every time rotation stops is switched. In the case where the operation unit 295 is a slide type, the slide is restricted for each predetermined slide amount, temporarily stops, and further slid by a predetermined amount by further applying force to slide.

  The volume setting logic circuit 296 corresponds to a signal generation output unit and is provided between the operation unit 295 and the selection circuit 298. The volume setting logic circuit 296 includes a plurality of signal generation units b1 to b4 each composed of a logic circuit capable of outputting a predetermined fixed number of bits, in this embodiment, a 2-bit digital signal (volume setting signal). (4 in this embodiment) are provided in parallel. Digital signals (volume setting signals) generated by the signal generators (logic circuits) b1 to b4 are configured to be different from each other. One digital signal (volume setting signal) generated by one signal generation unit (logic circuit) that is turned on and operated by the operation of the operation unit 295 is output to the selection circuit 298. The 2-bit digital signal generated by the signal generators b1 to b4 is a digital signal [0 0] with a level 1 silence (mute), [1 0] with a level 2 volume, and [0 1] with a level 0. The volume of 3 and the volume of Level 4 are assigned to [1 1], and by switching the operation unit 295 (operation amount change (operation amount increase)), the volume gradually increases from the silence of Level 1 to Level. 4 is set to be the maximum volume. The signal generation units (logic circuits) b1 to b4 have signal levels to be output in advance and are not always output by the three-state buffer, and are made conductive by the operation of the operation unit 295. Only the buffer to which the signal is input is configured to output the signal to the selection circuit 298. It should be noted that the volume setting by the volume adjusting means 294 is a volume setting for a normal effect sound or the like.

  The MAX volume setting logic circuit 297 is for setting a volume at the time of alarm in the case of abnormality of a gaming machine, and in the present invention, a special volume setting irrespective of the volume setting by the operation unit 295 of the volume adjusting means 294 is performed. This corresponds to special volume setting means for outputting a signal. The volume set based on the special volume setting signal output from the MAX volume setting logic circuit 297 is the maximum volume set based on the volume setting signal output from the volume setting logic circuit 296 of the volume adjusting means 294. That's it. In the present embodiment, the MAX volume setting logic circuit 297 has the same digital signal [1 1] as the Level 4 digital signal [1 1] which is the maximum volume in the volume setting signal output from the volume setting logic circuit 296. It is comprised with the logic circuit which always outputs the special volume setting signal comprised by these.

  A selection signal output circuit 270 is connected to the selection circuit 298 so that a selection signal from the selection signal output circuit 270 can be input. The selection circuit 298 corresponds to selection means in the present invention, and the selection signal output circuit 270 corresponds to selection signal output means in the present invention.

  The selection signal output circuit 270 is configured to be able to extract and receive a voice selection signal output from the CPU of the microcomputer (voice control means) 221 of the voice control board 220 to the sound source IC. The audio selection signal is a signal for selecting audio data to be read by the sound source IC 222 from a plurality of types of audio data stored in the storage unit 224, and an audio corresponding to the type of the variation pattern, the occurrence of an abnormality, or the like. It is a signal to select. The microcomputer 221 of the voice control board 220 outputs a voice selection signal corresponding to the received command based on receiving a voice-related command (variation pattern command, abnormal command, etc.) from the main control board 200. To do. When the voice selection signal output from the CPU of the microcomputer (voice control means) 221 is a specific voice selection signal (a signal for selecting an abnormal alarm sound, in this embodiment, an 8-bit signal 00000000), the selection signal The output circuit 270 changes the output of the audio selection signal from LOW to HI (selection signal for selecting a special volume setting signal), that is, inverts and outputs the signal level of the specific audio selection signal, When the signal is not a sound selection signal (a signal for selecting sound data of an alarm sound, in this embodiment, an 8-bit signal 00000000), the selection signal output circuit 270 outputs the sound selection signal LOW (for selecting a volume setting signal). The selection signal is output as it is.

  The selection signal output circuit (selection signal output means) 270 is provided with an 8-bit IC 271 and a digital comparator 273 connected thereto. The 8-bit IC 271 and the digital comparator 273 correspond to a determination unit, and when the audio selection signal output from the CPU of the microcomputer (audio control unit) 221 of the audio control board 220 is input, the 8-bit IC 271 is set in advance. If it is determined that the input audio selection signal is the specific audio selection signal, the specific audio selection signal is the same as the specific audio selection signal (the same 8-bit signal 00000000 as the specific audio selection signal). The signal level of the audio selection signal is inverted, the output is set to HI, and output to the selection circuit 298. On the other hand, if the input audio selection signal is different from the signal preset in the 8-bit IC 271 (the same 8-bit signal 00000000 as the specific audio selection signal), the output is maintained at LOW and is sent to the selection circuit 298. Output.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the selection circuit 298 is a three-state buffer to which a volume setting signal output from the volume setting logic circuit 296 and a special volume setting signal output from the MAX volume setting logic circuit 297 are input. A logic IC is provided. The selection circuit 298 is connected between the volume control unit 294 and the MAX volume setting logic circuit (special volume setting unit) 297 and an input unit of the AMP (audio signal amplification unit) 223, and the selection signal output circuit On the basis of the signal output from the logic IC being input to the logic IC, one signal is selected from the volume setting signal and the special volume setting signal input to the selection circuit 298 to select the AMP (audio signal). Amplifying means) 223 is configured to output. In this embodiment, the selection circuit 298 normally converts the volume setting signal to the AMP (audio signal amplification) based on the signal (LOW) output from the selection signal output circuit 270 being input to the logic IC. Means) on the other hand, when the gaming machine 1 is abnormal, etc., the special sound volume is based on the signal (HI) output from the selection signal output circuit 270 being input to the logic IC. The setting signal is output to the AMP (audio signal amplification means) 223. As described above, even when the AMP 223 capable of inputting a digital signal is used, the volume of a multi-digit digital signal can be adjusted by the same operation as a conventional analog volume, and the volume is adjusted step by step. Even so, the volume can be easily adjusted. Further, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the CPU of the microcomputer 221 can perform not only the normal sound volume setting but also the abnormal alarm sound sound volume setting by the output of the sound selection signal. Need not be output, and the control load can be reduced.

  The AMP (audio signal amplifying means) 223 includes an input unit to which a volume setting signal or a special volume setting signal from the selection circuit 298 and an audio signal from the sound source IC 222 can be input. The AMP (audio signal amplification means) 223 normally amplifies the audio signal input from the sound source IC 222 to the sound levels Level 1 to Level 4 assigned to the input sound volume setting signal, and the speaker ( On the other hand, when an abnormality occurs, the audio signal (abnormal alarm sound audio signal) input from the sound source IC 222 is amplified to Level 4 assigned to the special sound volume setting signal. And output to the speaker (sound output device) 38.

In the present embodiment, the volume setting signal and the special volume setting signal are composed of 2-bit digital signals, but may be composed of analog signals such as voltage values. In this case, the operation unit 295 of the volume control means is a variable resistor, the volume setting logic circuit 296 and the MAX volume setting logic circuit 297 are configured as a gate circuit using an operational amplifier and a transistor, and the AMP ( audio signal amplification means) ) 223 may be configured to vary the amplification factor according to the input voltage value. When the operation unit 295 of the volume control means is a variable resistor, the output voltage output from the operation unit 295 corresponds to the volume setting signal, and the output voltage value changes due to the operation of the operation unit 295. . Further, the special volume setting signal is set to a voltage value equal to or greater than the output voltage value of the maximum volume in the volume setting signal.

  The payout control board 240 is connected to the main control board 200 by electrical connection means such as wiring, and receives a command output from the main control board 200 to receive the payout device (prize ball and rental ball payout device). 281 is controlled. The payout control board 240 operates by receiving power supply from the power supply board 250 and controls the payout device (award ball payout device and the ball lending payout device) 281. The supply of the game balls to the payout device 281 is such that the game balls stored in the ball storage tank 289 pass through the ball guide cage 291 and further pass through the ballless switch on the ballless switch board 283. (Not shown). The payout device 281 rotates a rotating ball receiver (for example, screw type) by rotating a payout motor, and the game ball received in the ball receiving portion of the rotating ball receiver is rotated by the rotation of the rotating ball receiver. This is a known one that feeds a ball and discharges it one by one.

  The lamp control board 245 controls the decorative lamp 35 and other lamp devices (for example, a lamp device provided on a display frame body of a display device provided on the game board surface). Further, the launch control board 260 controls the launch motor in the launch device 64.

  Here, the game in the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described. In the gaming machine 1, when the game balls launched by the launching device 64 toward the game area 6 win the various winning holes, a predetermined number of gaming balls corresponding to the winning holes become upper balls as winning balls. It is paid out to the tray 36. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol variation start gates 55 and 56, a normal symbol random value is acquired, and a normal symbol hit (small hit) determination is performed based on the acquired random value, and the normal symbol is determined. The normal symbol starts to fluctuate on the display unit 50 and stops after fluctuation for a predetermined time. At this time, when the hit determination result of the normal symbol is a small hit, the small hit normal symbol, in this example, stops at an odd number, and the two movable pieces 42a and 42b of the start winning opening 42 are on the back starting winning opening. By the solenoid for use, it is changed from a narrow open state (normal state) that is almost vertical and difficult to win, to a generally V-shaped (reverse C-shaped) open and open state that is easy to win, and it becomes easy for the game ball to win. When a game ball wins the start winning opening 42, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  Further, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 42, a jackpot determination random number value and a jackpot symbol random number value, which will be described later, are acquired, and whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the acquired jackpot determination random number value is determined. The special symbol variation pattern displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 is selected, the variation by the selected variation pattern is started, and stopped after a predetermined time variation.

  When the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the special symbol display unit 11 stops at a jackpot fixed special symbol combination, in this example, the same number of rows (same numbers as '7, 7, 7'). It is displayed, and it shifts to a special game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player. In the special gaming state, the open / close plate 46 of the grand prize opening 45 is opened so that the game balls falling on the surface of the gaming area 6 can be easily received, and the prize winning hole 45 can be awarded. When a prize is won, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls by the payout device. The opening / closing plate 46 has a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls detected after elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) or by the specific winning ball detection switch and the winning ball count switch. It is supposed to close at the moment.

  If the specific winning ball detection switch detects a winning ball to the specific area winning port 47 while the big winning port 45 is being opened or within about 2 seconds after the big winning port 45 is closed, the right to repeat the jackpot again And the opening and closing of the opening / closing plate 46 is repeated a predetermined maximum number of times (for example, a maximum of 15 times).

  There are two types of jackpots, usually jackpots and probable jackpots. The normal jackpot is when the combination of the special symbols stopped on the special symbol display unit 11 is an even number (for example, '2, 2, 2'), while the probable jackpot is stopped on the special symbol display unit 11 This is a case where the combination of special symbols is an odd number (for example, '3, 3, 3'). In the case of the normal jackpot, the probability of the next jackpot is set to a low probability (1/315 in this embodiment) after the end of the special game. Later, the probability of the next jackpot is set to a high probability (5/315 in this embodiment).

  In the special symbol variation pattern, an effect sound such as a sound effect corresponding to the variation is set, and a sound effect or the like is output from the speaker 38 together with the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display unit 11. The effect sound such as the sound effect can be set by operating the operation unit 295 of the volume adjusting unit 294, and is set to an optimal volume according to the surrounding sounds of the gaming machine 1.

  Next, the control process of the gaming machine 1 will be described. The random number counter provided on the main control board 200 includes a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol random number counter, a reach random number counter, a special symbol data random number counter, an effect random number counter, a normal symbol random number counter, and the like. .

  The jackpot determination random number counter is used for jackpot determination by the jackpot determination means, and is made up of random numbers from “0” to “629”. The jackpot determination random number value in the jackpot determination random number counter is incremented by 1 every time a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later starts from “0” when the gaming machine is turned on, and then reaches “629”. Is set to “0” and the addition is repeated again. The jackpot determination random number value is acquired due to winning at the start winning opening 42, and if the acquired value matches either “3” or “397” set as the jackpot value in the low probability state, the jackpot On the other hand, in the case of a high probability state, “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449” are set as the jackpot value. If it matches any of ',' 503 ', it will be a big hit.

The jackpot symbol random number counter determines a display mode to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 when the jackpot determination result is a hit,
It consists of random numbers from '0' to '7'. This jackpot symbol random number is incremented by 1 every time a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and then incremented to “0” when reaching “7”. Is to repeat. The jackpot symbol random number is acquired due to winning at the start winning opening 42. The jackpot symbol random number is assigned a combination of jackpot symbols that are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display section when the jackpot winning / failing determination result is a hit. In the present embodiment, when it is “0”, it is one grove (all the same symbols) where the jackpot symbol combination is “1,1,1”, and when it is “1”, it is “2,2,2”. 2 slots, if '2', 3 slots, '3, 3, 3'; if '3', 4 slots, '4, 4, 4' 5 for eyes, 4 for 5 and 5 for 5; 6 for 6; 6, 6 for 6; In this case, a jackpot symbol combination consisting of 7 grids of “7, 7, 7” and 8 grids of “8, 8, 8” is allocated.

  The reach random number counter is used for determining whether or not to reach the reach state when the jackpot determination result based on the jackpot determination random number value is out of reach, and from the random numbers from “0” to “126”. Become. The reach state in the present embodiment excludes the special symbol (for example, the middle special symbol) that is stopped and displayed last among the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol that are displayed with the variable symbol stopped on the special symbol display unit 11. When other special symbols (for example, left special symbol and right special symbol) are the same (excluding the final stop symbol, the state is equal to the jackpot special symbol combination, and finally the jackpot special symbol combination) And a case where a special symbol combination is included. This reach random number starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is powered on, and is incremented by 1 for each of the later-described normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing. When the numerical value reaches “126”, then “0” is reached. The above addition is repeated again. The reach random number is acquired due to winning at the start winning opening 42, and when the result of the determination is wrong, the numerical value is compared with a predetermined reach establishment value to determine the presence or absence of reach. In this embodiment, reach establishment values are “5”, “17”, “28”, “40”, “51”, “63”, “74”, “86”, “97”, “109”, “ 120 '.

  The special symbol data random number counter is used for determining a special symbol combination (display mode) that is to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 when the jackpot determination result based on the jackpot determination random number value is out of place. Yes, the special symbol data 1 random number counter for determining the left special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11, the special symbol data 2 random number counter for determining the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are determined. Each of the special symbol data random number counters is composed of random numbers from “0” to “7”.

The random number of the special symbol data 1 starts from “0” when the power is turned on and is incremented by “1” every time the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is performed. The above addition is repeated again. The random number of the special symbol data 2 starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” when the random number of the special symbol data 1 is rewritten to “0”, and reaches “7”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the addition is repeated again. Furthermore, the random number of the special symbol data 3 starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” when the random number of the special symbol data 2 is rewritten to “0”, and reaches “7”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the addition is repeated again. Thereby, even if the random number ranges of the special symbol data 1 to 3 are the same, the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 to 3 can be prevented from being synchronized (added in the same combination).

  A special symbol that is stopped and displayed by the special symbol display unit 11 is assigned to each random number of the special symbol data 1 to 3. Specifically, for each of the special symbol data 1 to 3, when the random number is “0”, the special symbol is “1”, when the random number is “1”, the special symbol is “2” and “2” is special. Like the symbol “3”, a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol that are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 when the jackpot determination result is off are assigned. The random numbers of the special symbol data 1 to 3 are acquired due to winning at the start winning opening 42, and are displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 when the special symbol data 1 to 3 is removed by a combination of the random numbers of the acquired special symbol data 1 to 3. The display mode consisting of the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol is determined.

  The effect random number counter is used when a variation pattern is selected from the first and second variation pattern tables, and has an effect random number value of ‘0’ to ‘198’. This effect random number value starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each of the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing to be described later. It is set to 0 'and the addition is repeated again. The effect random number is acquired due to winning at the start winning opening 42.

  As shown in Table 1, the first and second variation pattern tables are provided with a plurality of variation patterns. For each variation pattern, the range of the effect random value, the variation time, and the appearance rate in the table are set. The range of the effect random value is the value of the effect random number from which the variation pattern is selected in each table, the appearance rate in the table is the appearance rate of each variation pattern, and is calculated from the range of the effect random number Value. As described above, the effect sound corresponding to the fluctuation is set in each fluctuation pattern.

  Regarding the acquired jackpot determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, reach random number value, special symbol data random number value, production random number value, a maximum of four each, the number of reserved balls in the corresponding area in the RAM of the main control board 200 Are stored in correspondence with each other and used sequentially.

The normal symbol random number counter is used to determine a small hit. When the gaming machine 1 is turned on, it starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” every time a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is performed. When 9 'is reached, it is then rewritten to' 0 'and the addition is repeated again. The normal symbol random numbers are acquired every time the game balls that have passed through the normal symbol variation start gates 55 and 56 are detected by the normal symbol variation start switch. Up to four normal symbols in the RAM of the main control board 200 are obtained. It is stored in the random value storage area.

  In addition, a normal symbol is assigned to the normal symbol random value. The normal symbol random number value “0” is assigned as “0”, “1” is assigned to “1”, “2” is assigned to “2”, and so on. In the present embodiment, the probability of hitting a small hit is ½. Specifically, when the acquired random number value of the normal symbol random number is an odd number, the hit is small and the start winning opening 42 is expanded. It is designed to open and open. In addition, when the obtained random number value of the normal symbol random number is other than that, it is not a small hit, and the start winning opening 42 is left in the narrow open state where it is difficult to win.

  As main flags provided on the main control board (main control circuit) 200, in this embodiment, a big hit flag, a big hit end flag, a probability change flag, and the like can be cited. These flags are all turned off (not set) at the time of initial setting.

  In the main control board (main control circuit) 200, the CPU performs a main process M in accordance with each program (control procedure) stored in the ROM. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the main process M.

  In the main process M, an initial setting process (S10), an interrupt prohibition process (S20), a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S30), an interrupt permission process (S40), and an interrupt process (S100) are performed.

  In the initial setting process (S10), stack setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting and the like are performed. This main process M is repeatedly performed at every interruption time, but the initial setting process (S10) is a process necessary only when the power is turned on, and is executed only in the first round, and is not executed thereafter. Details are omitted because they are well known. In the interrupt prohibition process (S20), even if the interrupt process (S100) is entered every 4 msec, the interrupt is prohibited until the interrupt is permitted. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S30), various random numbers are added by 1 for each normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S30), and when the set upper limit value of each random number is reached as described above, Return to '0' and the addition is performed again. The updated random number is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. In the interrupt permission process (S40), the interrupt process (S100) that enters every 4 msec is permitted.

  In the interrupt process (S100), as shown in FIG. 8, first, an output process (S110) is performed. In the output process (S110), the command (control signal) stored in the output buffer of the main control board 200 by each process is output to the corresponding control board or the like. In the subsequent input process (S120), signal input is performed when various sensors (such as detection switches for each winning opening) detected in the gaming machine 1 are detected. In the next normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S130), the same process as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S30) performed in the loop process in the main process M is performed. .

  In the start winning opening switch detection process (S140), as shown in FIG. 9, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won a prize at the start winning opening 42, that is, there is a game ball entering at the start winning opening 42. It is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the winning opening detection switch (S140-1), and if the winning winning opening 42 has not been won, the start winning opening switch detection process (S140) is terminated. On the other hand, if the winning winning opening 42 has been won, it is next confirmed whether the number of reserved balls for special symbols stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is four or more (S140-). 2). If the number of reserved balls for the special symbol is 4 or more, the start winning port switch detection process (S140) is terminated. If the number of reserved balls for the special symbol is less than 4, the start winning port switch is set to the number of reserved balls for the special symbol. The game ball detection number 1 detected in (1) is added (S140-3). Subsequently, a special symbol-related random number acquisition process (S140-4) is performed, and then the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S140) ends. In the special symbol related random number acquisition process (S140-4), an updated random number related to the special symbol stored in the RAM is acquired, and the acquired random number is saved in the RAM address corresponding to the current number of reserved balls for special symbols ( Remembered). The random number values acquired here are a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a reach random number value, a special symbol data random number value, and an effect random number value. The acquired random number value is saved in the RAM address corresponding to the current number of reserved balls for special symbols. For example, when the number of reserved balls for special symbols is 1, this corresponds to the number of reserved balls for special symbols 1. The acquired random number value is saved in the RAM address to be stored. When the number of reserved balls for special symbol is 2, this means that the acquired random number value is saved in the RAM address corresponding to the number of reserved balls for special symbol 2.

  In the normal operation process (S150), the normal symbol random number value that has been updated and stored in the RAM is acquired, and the small symbol determination, the normal symbol stop display on the normal symbol display unit 50, the start winning opening 42 is displayed. Although processing relating to small hits such as opening and closing is performed, detailed description is omitted because it is not important for understanding the present invention.

  In the special operation process (S160), as shown in FIG. 10, first, a special out symbol creation process (S160-1) is performed. In the special off symbol creation process (S160-1), as shown in FIG. 11, the address value of the special symbol data 1 acquired in the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S140) and stored in the RAM is the storage source address. Is set to a value (S160-1-1), and then the special symbol data 3 acquired in the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S140) and stored in the RAM is loaded as a determination value (S160-1). -2), it is determined whether or not the random value of the special symbol data 3 as the determination value matches the random value of the special symbol data 1 stored in the storage source address value (S160-1-3). . If there is a match, the special out symbol design processing (S160-1) is completed and the special out symbol data is not updated. If they do not match, the data storage destination address value of the special out symbol in the RAM and the special out symbol are stored. Are set as the address values of the special symbol data 1 to 3 (S160-1-4), and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 to 3 is The special out symbol data is updated by being transferred to the data storage destination and stored as special out symbols 1 to 3 (S160-1-5), and then the special out symbol generating process (S160-1) is finished. . The special symbol 1 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 when the jackpot determination result is lost, and the special symbol 2 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 when the jackpot determination result is off. The middle special symbol and the special out symbol 3 correspond to the right special symbol which is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 when the jackpot determination result is out.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the special operation process (S160), it is determined whether the special operation status is 1 to 4 after the special out symbol creation process (S160-1) (S160-2 to 160). -4). When the special operation status is 1, a special symbol standby process (S160-5) is performed. On the other hand, when the special operation status is 2, a special symbol variation process (S160-6) is performed. When the special operation status is 3, special symbol confirmation processing (S160-7) is performed, and when the special operation status is 4, special electric accessory processing (S160-8) is performed.

  In the special symbol waiting process (S160-5), as shown in FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls for special symbols is 0 (S160-5-1), and the number of reserved balls for special symbols is 0. In this case, it is determined whether or not the special symbol display unit 11 is on a standby screen where the special symbol is not changing (S160-5-7). If the special symbol display unit 11 is on the standby screen, this special symbol standby process (S160-5). On the other hand, if the standby screen is not displayed, the special symbol display unit 11 is set to the standby screen (S160-5-8), and then the special symbol standby processing (S160-5). Ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-5-1 that the number of reserved balls for special symbols is not 0, special symbol jackpot determination processing (S160-5-2) is performed. In the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-5-2), as shown in FIG. 13, first, the updated jackpot determination random number value stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is loaded as a determination value (160). Along with -5-2-1), the address of the RAM storing the jackpot determination value table that defines the jackpot value at the time of high probability and low probability is set (S160-5-2-2). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the current probability change is in progress (high probability state) (S160-5-2-3). Whether or not the probability change is in progress is determined by whether the probability change flag provided on the main control board 200 is ON (high probability state) or OFF (low probability state). When the probability change is in progress, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on whether or not the jackpot value in the high probability state matches the loaded jackpot determination random number (S160-5-2-4), If the probability is not changing, that is, in the low probability state, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on whether or not the jackpot value in the low probability state matches the loaded jackpot determination random value (S160-5-2-5). If they coincide with each other, it is determined that the game is a jackpot, and the jackpot flag provided on the main control board 200 is set to ON (S160-5-2-6). Thereafter, the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-5-2) ends. If it is determined in S160-5-2-4 or S160-5-2-5 that there is no big hit, this special symbol big hit determination process (S160-5-2) without turning on the big hit flag. Ends.

  After the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-5-2), a special symbol selection process (S160-5-3) is performed. In the special symbol selection process (S160-5-3), as shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (big hit) (S160-5-3-1), and the big hit flag is ON (big hit). In this case, a symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number is set as a jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 (S160-5-3-2), and then this special symbol selection process (S160- 5-3) ends.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is OFF (disconnected), the reach random number value acquired in the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S140) and stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the reach It is confirmed whether or not it agrees with the established numerical value (S160-5-3-4), and if it agrees, there is a reach, and is acquired in the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S140) and stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 The special symbol data 1 is set as the left and right special symbols to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 (S160-5-3-5), and then 1 is added to the special symbol data 1 (S160- 5-3-6), and the added one is set as a medium special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 (S160-5-3-7). Thereafter, the special symbol selection process (S160-5-3) is completed.

  On the other hand, when the loaded reach random number value does not coincide with the reach establishment value, that is, when it is determined that there is no reach, the special out symbol 1 to 1 created in the special out symbol creation process (S160-1). 3 is set (stored) as the storage source address value (S160-5-3-8), and then the special stop symbols 1 to 3 are set as the storage destination address value (S160). -5-3-9), data is transferred from the respective storage source addresses to the corresponding storage destination addresses (S160-5-3-10), and then this special symbol selection processing (S160-5-3) is completed. To do. The special stop symbol 1 is the left special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11, the special stop symbol 2 is the middle special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11, and the special stop symbol 3 is the special symbol. This corresponds to the right special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11.

  In the special symbol variation pattern creation process (S160-5-4) performed after the special symbol selection process (S160-5-3), as shown in FIG. 15, first, it is confirmed whether the big hit flag is set to ON. (S160-5-4-1), when the big hit flag is ON, the fluctuation pattern based on the first fluctuation pattern table is selected (S160-5-4-2). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is OFF, The variation pattern based on the two variation pattern table is selected (S160-5-4-3), and then other processing (S160-5-4-4) is performed. This special symbol variation pattern selection processing (S160-5-5) is performed. 4) ends. As described above, the first and second variation pattern tables are each provided with a plurality of patterns having different variation times and sounds, and a predetermined range of effect random number values is set for each of the plurality of patterns. . The selection of the variation pattern from the first variation pattern table and the second variation pattern table is performed by comparing the effect random number value obtained from the effect random number counter with the effect random number value set for each change pattern. A matching variation pattern is selected. Note that the variation time set in the selected variation pattern is stored in the output buffer, and is output as a command (control signal) to the corresponding control board in the output process (S110).

  Following the special symbol variation pattern creation process (S160-5-4), a special symbol random number shift process (S160-5-5) is performed. In this special symbol random number shift process (S160-5-5), in the data storage area for the number of reserved balls for special symbols in the RAM, for special symbols stored in the storage area of the address with the highest load (reading) order. Due to the fact that the data on the number of reserved balls is loaded and vacant due to the previous processing, the loading order of the data on the number of reserved balls for special symbols stored at the second and subsequent addresses is the same. The address is shifted up one by one. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, first, 1 is subtracted from the number of reserved symbols for special symbols stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 (for example, the number of reserved balls of 2 is set to 1 and 3 (S160-5-5-1), and then the data corresponding to each number of reserved balls is shifted to the RAM address of the number of reserved balls obtained by subtracting 1 from each number of reserved balls (S160). -5-5-2) Subsequently, 0 is set to the RAM address corresponding to the number of reserved balls for special symbols at the top (the last in the loading order, the fourth in this embodiment) (S160-5-5). -3).

  Following the special symbol random number shift process (S160-5-5), a special symbol variation start process (S160-5-6) is performed. In the special symbol variation start process (S160-5-6), the special operation status is set to 2 and other processing necessary for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed. After the special symbol variation start process (S160-5-6), the special symbol standby process (S160-5) ends.

  In the special symbol variation process (S160-6) performed when the special operation status is 2, as shown in FIG. 17, it is first determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has ended (S160-6-1). If the variation time has not ended, the special symbol variation process (S160-6) is terminated. On the other hand, if the variation time is over, a variation stop symbol table is set (S160-6-2) and variation stop symbol data is stored (SS160-6-3), followed by a special operation status. Is set to 3 (S160-6-4), and after other necessary processing (S160-6-5) is performed, the special symbol variation processing (S160-6) is completed.

  In the special symbol determination process (S160-7) performed when the special operation status is 3, as shown in FIG. 18, it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON, that is, whether or not the big hit flag is set (S160-7-). 1). When the jackpot flag is ON, that is, when the jackpot is big, the round counter is set (S160-7-2), the special operation status is set to 4 (S160-7-3), and this special symbol confirmation processing (S160). -7) ends. On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is OFF, that is, it is off, the special operation status is set to 1 (S160-7-4), and then the special symbol confirmation process (S160-7) ends.

  In the special electric accessory processing (S160-8) performed when the special operation status is 4, as shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, first, the probability variation flag is reset to OFF (S160-8-1). Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (the jackpot game end) (S160-8-2). When the jackpot end flag is not ON, that is, when the jackpot game is not ended, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 45 is currently open (S160-8-3). It is determined whether or not it is the opening time of the special winning opening 45 (SS160-8-4). In the case of the opening time of the special winning opening 45, the opening process of the special winning opening is performed (S160-8-5), and then the special electric accessory processing (S160-8) is finished. On the other hand, when it is not the opening time of the special winning opening 45, the special electric accessory processing (S160-8) is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-8-3 that the big prize opening 45 is open, ten game balls are won in the big prize opening 45 (S160-8-6) or the round end time (in this embodiment). 30 seconds) is determined (S160-8-7), and if it is none, the special electric accessory processing (S160-8) is terminated as it is, and a special prize opening is received. In the case where 10 game balls in 45 are either winning or the ending time of the round has elapsed, the winning prize closing process (S160-8-8) and the process of subtracting 1 from the value of the round counter (S160-8-) 9) is performed. In the special winning opening closing process (S160-8-8), a special winning opening closing command is set in the output buffer. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the round counter is 0 (S160-8-10). If the round counter is not 0, the special electric accessory processing (S160-8) is finished as it is, and the round counter is processed. When the counter is 0, jackpot end processing (S160-8-11) is performed, and the jackpot random number data stored in the special symbol reserved ball number storage area of the RAM corresponds to the corresponding jackpot end command. Set in output buffer to be sent to substrate. Thereafter, the jackpot end flag is turned ON (S160-8-12), and the special electric accessory processing (S160-8) is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S160-8-2 that the jackpot end flag is ON, that is, when the jackpot end flag is determined, the process of setting the jackpot end flag to OFF (S160-8-13) and the process of turning the jackpot flag off. (S160-8-14) is performed, and then it is determined whether the stop symbol is a probabilistic symbol (in this embodiment, the stop special symbol is an odd number of eyes) (S160-8-15). In the case of the probability variation symbol, the probability variation flag is turned ON (S160-8-16) and the special operation status is set to 1 (S160-8-17), while the probability variation symbol is different from the probability variation symbol. Jumps the process (S160-8-16) for turning on the probability variation flag, and the special operation status is set to 1 (S160-8-17). Thereafter, the special electric accessory processing (S160-8) is completed.

  In the reserved ball number processing (S170), as shown in FIG. 21, the reserved ball number is loaded (S170-1), and the reserved ball number is set in the output buffer (S170-2).

  In the other processing (S180), various other processing necessary for the game is performed, but description of processing that is not particularly relevant in the present invention is omitted.

  In the voice control board 220, the microcomputer 221 operates based on a program (control procedure) stored in the ROM and executes a voice control process J. The program (control procedure) is provided with a plurality of processes that are executed in order based on a predetermined order. In the voice control process J, as shown in the flow of FIG. 22, a command (control signal) reception process (S201), other processes (S202), and a voice output process (S203) are performed.

  In the command reception process (S201), a control command related to voice from the main control board 200 is received. The control commands related to the voice include a variation pattern command, an abnormal time (alarm sound) command, and the like. In other processing (S202), other processing necessary for voice control, for example, analysis of received commands and setting of voice output time are performed. In the next audio output process (S203), the microcomputer 221 is operated based on the received command, and as described in the explanation part of the audio control board 220, the audio signal is operated by the volume adjusting means 294. The AMP (audio signal amplifying means) 223 amplifies the audio signal after amplification to the set sound volume based on the sound volume setting signal by the unit 295 or the set sound volume based on the special sound volume setting signal at the time of abnormality, and the speaker (audio output device) 38.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the selection signal is output by the selection signal output unit based on the audio selection signal output from the audio control unit, and the input unit of the audio signal amplification unit is output based on the output selection signal. Since the sound volume setting signal to be input is selected, the sound control means does not need to transmit a signal for selecting the sound volume, and the control load on the sound control means can be reduced.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the sound selection signal is a specific sound selection signal, the sound volume can be set by the sound volume setting of the special sound volume setting means, so that the sound volume of the specific sound can be changed. It is possible to diversify the game sound production.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the operation unit of the volume control means uses the rotary type (rotary type), but it may be a slide type. Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to pachinko gaming machines, but can be applied to other gaming machines in which volume setting is performed.

It is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows simply the connection of the control board, apparatus, etc. of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows simply the audio | voice control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows simply the volume setting logic circuit of the audio | voice control board. It is a block diagram which shows simply the selection circuit in the game machine. It is a flowchart of the main process which the main control board in the same gaming machine performs. It is a flowchart of the interrupt process for the main process. It is a flowchart of a start winning a prize opening switch detection process in the interruption process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing in the same interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the special losing symbol creation processing in the interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the special symbol waiting process in the interruption process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol jackpot determination process in the interrupt process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol selection process in the same interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol variation pattern creation process in the same interrupt process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol random number shift process in the same interrupt process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol change process in the interruption process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol determination process in the same interrupt process. It is a 1st flowchart of the special electric accessory process in the interruption process. It is a 2nd flowchart of the special electric accessory process in the interruption process. It is a flowchart of the number of reserved balls in the interrupt process It is a flowchart of the audio | voice control process which an audio | voice control board | substrate performs.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 10 Display apparatus 11 Special symbol display part 64 Launching apparatus 295 Operation part of volume control means

Claims (5)

An audio output device capable of outputting audio based on an audio signal;
Audio signal output means for outputting the audio signal;
Audio signal amplifying means for amplifying the audio signal output by the audio signal output means;
Volume control means that is connected to the audio signal amplification means and that can output the sound output from the audio output device by operation of an operation unit;
In a gaming machine equipped with
Voice control means for controlling the voice signal output means,
The audio signal output means is an audio signal converter that converts the audio data selected from the storage means based on an audio selection signal output from the audio control means and a storage means in which audio data is stored. Means comprising at least
The volume control means includes a signal generation output unit that generates and outputs a different volume setting signal based on an operation of the operation unit,
The audio signal amplifying unit includes an input unit capable of inputting a volume setting signal output from the volume adjusting unit and is configured to amplify the volume based on the volume setting signal input to the input unit,
Special volume setting means for outputting a special volume setting signal irrespective of the volume setting by the operation section of the volume adjustment means, and connection between the volume adjustment means and the special volume setting means and the input section of the audio signal amplification means And a selection means for inputting the volume setting signal and the special volume setting signal,
The selection unit is configured to input a signal to be input to the input unit of the audio signal amplification unit based on the selection signal output by the selection signal output unit that operates based on the audio selection signal, and to set the volume setting signal and the special volume setting. It is configured to select from a signal and output to the input part of the audio signal amplification means,
The voice control means is connected to be able to output the voice selection signal to the voice signal conversion means, and the selection signal output means receives the voice selection signal output from the voice control means to the voice signal conversion means. Configured and possible
The selection signal output means includes determination means for determining whether the sound selection signal is a specific sound selection signal, and when the determination means determines that the sound selection signal is not the specific sound selection signal The selection signal to be output is used as a selection signal for the volume setting signal. On the other hand, if the determination unit determines that the sound selection signal is the specific sound selection signal, the selection signal to be output is the special volume setting signal. A gaming machine characterized by being a signal selection signal. The voice selection signal is composed of a multi-bit digital signal,
The selection signal output means reverses the signal level of the specific sound selection signal and selects the special volume setting signal when the determination means determines that the sound selection signal is the specific sound selection signal. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is output as a selection signal. The specific voice selection signal is set to select an abnormal alarm sound,
When the audio selection signal is the specific audio selection signal, the audio signal amplification unit amplifies the audio signal output from the audio signal output unit to a volume equal to or higher than a maximum set value that can be set by the volume adjustment unit. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above.   The signal generation output unit includes a signal generation unit that generates the different volume setting signals, and is configured to switch the signal generation unit that operates based on an operation of the operation unit of the volume adjustment unit. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by that.   The audio signal amplifying unit is configured to be able to change an output volume to a volume assigned in advance to each of the volume setting signals output from the volume adjusting unit, and the sound volume amplifying unit is configured to change the operation volume of the operation unit of the volume adjusting unit. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the output volume is changed stepwise.

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