JP5865235B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a player can adjust the volume output from a sound output means.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a big hit lottery of whether or not a big hit is made when a game ball enters the start winning opening arranged on the game board, and the lottery results of the big hit lottery are It is derived by executing a symbol variation game in which the symbols of the columns are varied and displayed. In the symbol variation game, the player can recognize the big hit if the symbol that is finally stopped is a big hit symbol.

  In this type of symbol variation game, various game effects are performed in order to improve the interest of the player. And the sound effect is output from the audio | voice output means according to this game production (for example, patent document 1).

  In Patent Document 1, the player can adjust the volume of the sound effect output from the sound output means. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a setting switch that can be operated by the player is provided on the front side of the machine, and the player operates the setting switch to output from the sound output means. The volume of sound effect sound can be selected from three types: large, medium, and small.

JP 2007-135676 A

  By the way, some pachinko gaming machines are provided with initialization means (RAM clear switch) for forcibly erasing the control information stored in the storage means and initializing the storage contents of the storage means.

  In a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a RAM clear switch as described above, when a RAM clear is forcibly executed by a player who illegally aims for a big hit, and a fraud that detects the big hit timing from the timing of initialization of stored contents is performed. was there. In order to prevent such injustice, a RAM clear notification sound is normally output when the RAM is cleared.

  However, if the player can adjust the volume as in Patent Document 1, it is informed that the RAM is cleared by the sound output from the sound output means. There was a risk that the store clerk noticed that the cheating was being carried out and that the detection of the cheating was delayed.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to allow the player to adjust the volume output from the audio output means, while adjusting the volume. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the detection of fraudulent acts.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is provided with a voice output means for outputting a voice, provided in a position that can be operated by a player in a gaming machine that executes a voice effect for outputting a voice from the voice output means, Volume adjusting means for adjusting the volume of sound output from the sound output means, volume setting means capable of setting the sound volume output from the sound output means as a default value, and a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine Occurs when there is no storage means for storing and holding various control information when interrupted, initialization means for initializing the stored contents of the storage means when a specific condition is satisfied, and a waiting symbol variation game does not exist and a presentation control means for executing a demonstration effect to the effect execution means during the standby state, after the initialization of the memory contents by the initialization means is completed, the audio output While voice from stage is output, when it was initialized is informed by the initialization means, the adjustment of the sound volume is not reflected by the volume adjusting means, the demonstration effect is first demonstration effect And the second demonstration effect that is started upon completion of the first demonstration effect, and the first demonstration effect and the second demonstration effect are alternately executed repeatedly until the start condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied. The volume adjustment by the volume control means is reflected in the sound output from the sound output means during the execution of the first demonstration effect, and the execution of the first demonstration effect is performed. The gist is that the volume adjusted inward is returned to the default value when the second demo effect is transferred to the first demo effect again .

For the game machine, before Symbol volume control means, said being adjustably configured within a predetermined range based on the default value, the adjustable range, when a reference the default value, A range determined by an upper limit value larger than the default value and a lower limit value smaller than the default value is included.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to adjust the volume output from the audio output means by the player, while preventing the detection of an illegal act by adjusting the volume.

A front view showing a pachinko machine. The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of power-on for main control. The schematic diagram which shows the adjustable range of an operation switch. The schematic diagram which shows an analog volume switch. Explanatory drawing explaining the relationship between each analog volume value and a subdivision volume value. The flowchart which shows the flow of a volume control process. Explanatory drawing explaining the relationship between an operation signal and a volume value. The schematic diagram which shows the image for volume control. The timing chart which shows the flow of volume control in a standby state.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to the drawings.
In FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 1 is schematically shown, and a vertical rectangular middle frame for setting various gaming components on the front side of the opening of an outer frame Y1 that forms the outline of the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Y2 is assembled to be openable and detachable, and a front frame Y3 is assembled to the front side of the middle frame Y2 so as to be openable and detachable. The front frame Y3 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame Y2 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front side as shown in FIG. The front frame Y3 has a structure in which an upper plate Y4 capable of storing game balls is integrally formed, and a glass support frame for protecting the game board 10 disposed inside the machine is assembled on the back side. . In addition, a lower plate Y5 for storing game balls overflowing from the upper plate Y4 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame Y2 and below the front frame Y3, and on the right side of the lower plate Y5, A launch handle HD for launching a game ball that is turned by a player when the game ball is fired on the game board 10 is mounted.

  When the player holds the launch handle HD and rotates it, the game balls stored in the upper plate Y4 are taken into the machine one by one and are launched toward the game board 10. The game ball that is launched toward the game board 10 is set to have a strength of launch according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle HD.

  Speakers SP as sound output means for outputting various sounds and performing sound effects are arranged on the upper left and right of the front frame Y3. The speaker SP is mounted on the back surface of the front frame Y3, and a plurality of sound emitting holes (not shown) are formed on the front surface of the front frame Y3 and corresponding to the mounting portion of the speaker SP.

  Further, on the upper surface of the upper plate Y4, an operation switch SS is disposed as a volume adjusting means that can be operated when the player adjusts the volume output from the speaker SP. Since the operation switch SS is disposed on the upper surface of the upper plate Y4, the operation switch SS is provided at a position where the player can operate. The operation switch SS includes a left operation switch SS1 located on the left side when viewed from the player and a right operation switch SS2 located on the right side when viewed from the player. The left operation switch SS1 is operated when it is desired to decrease the volume, while the right operation switch SS2 is operated when it is desired to increase the volume.

Next, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, on the front surface of the game board 10, there is a guide rail YR that guides a game ball launched by operating the launch handle HD and forms a substantially circular game area 10a that is the main body of a pachinko game. It is laid in a circular spiral. By this guide rail YR, a guide path YRa as a launch ball of a game ball extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board 10 is formed on the game board 10, and a substantially circular shape is formed inside the guide rail YR. A game area 10a is formed. Further, the outside of the game area 10a that is the front surface of the game board 10 and outside the guide rail YR is a non-game area 10b that is not directly involved in the pachinko game.

  As shown in FIG. 1, various display devices and a display frame body (center accessory) HW with various decorations are mounted almost at the center of the game board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A set opening HW that opens in a rectangular shape when viewed from the front is formed substantially at the center of the display frame HW, and the display frame HW has a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH aligned with the set opening HWa. An effect display device 11 as an effect executing means is attached.

  The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and various display effects executed in association with the game are displayed as images. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols, decorative symbols) for diversifying display effects. A special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower left of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game (special symbol variation game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (special symbols) are displayed in a variable manner. The special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) of whether or not the big hit. Further, in the following description, the special symbol variation game and the symbol variation game by the decoration diagram may be collectively referred to as “symbol variation game”.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. More specifically, when a special symbol display device 12 that can recognize a big hit (a big hit display result) is confirmed and stopped, the big hit symbol (a big hit display result) is confirmed on the effect display device 11 as well. Stopped display. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration is a symbol combination ([222], [777], etc.) in which the symbols in all the rows are the same symbol.

  In addition, when a special symbol display device 12 that can recognize a deviation is displayed in a fixed stop state, the special symbol display device 12 is also displayed in a fixed stop manner. In the present embodiment, the out-of-decoration symbol is a symbol combination ([135], [246], etc.) in which the symbols in all the columns are different, or the symbol in one column is different from the symbols in the other two columns. Symbol combinations ([151], [767], etc.).

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence is stopped in the order of the left column → the right column → the middle column as viewed from the player side, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed for each symbol column by the variation stop. In this embodiment, a symbol combination in which a plurality of specific columns (two left and right columns) have the same symbol is a reach symbol combination. The stoppage of the symbol indicates a state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. The stop display includes a temporary stop display in which the symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state and a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped. In this embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column, the middle column is the third stop column (final stop column), and the left column and the right column form a reach. It becomes a reach formation line.

  A start winning opening 15 having a game ball entrance 15a is disposed below the effect display device 11. A start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed behind the start winning port 15. The start winning opening 15 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the entered game ball with the start opening switch SW1.

  Below the start winning opening 15, a large winning opening (special electric accessory) 18 having a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is arranged. A count switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the entered game balls with the count switch SW2. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  Further, on the right side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the stored number of start reserved balls for special symbols stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “holding stored number”). The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the start winning opening 15 provided on the game board 10, and is decremented by 1 when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 15 during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment).

  Further, in this embodiment, when the symbol variation game is not ended, the big hit game is not started and the number of reserved memories does not exist (0 (zero)), the symbol variation game is not being performed (variation) Is stopped). In other words, the standby state waits for the start of the next symbol variation game where the symbol variation game is interrupted. The stand-by state is continued until the end condition is satisfied with the start condition of the symbol variation game being satisfied during the stand-by state once the start-up state occurs.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as a “demonstration effect”) indicating that it is in the standby state is executed during the standby state. ing. The demonstration effect is an effect for informing the effect display device 11 that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a standby state, and obtaining a customer crowding effect. The demonstration production of the present embodiment is composed of a standby demonstration production as a first demonstration production and a title demonstration production as a second demonstration production that starts when the standby demonstration production ends. One demonstration production is composed of the production and one title demonstration production. In the standby demonstration production and the title demonstration production, the production time for executing each production (in this embodiment, T2 seconds for the standby demonstration production and T3 seconds for the title demonstration production) is predetermined. For this reason, the production time (T2 seconds + T3 seconds) for executing one demonstration production is specified by these production times. When the standby state occurs, the standby demonstration production and the title demonstration are performed in the order of standby demonstration production → title demonstration production → standby demonstration production → title demonstration production until the start condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied during the standby state. The production is repeatedly performed alternately.

  The standby demonstration effect is an effect content that causes the demonstration display device 11 to display a demo image (standby image). Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the standby is performed in such a manner that the decorative figure (the symbol combination) that is finally stopped and displayed in the immediately preceding symbol variation game with the occurrence of the standby state is displayed as a standby image as it is. Demo production is performed. Further, the title demonstration effect is an effect content for displaying an image of an advertisement (appeal) image of a pachinko gaming machine using characters or the like appearing in the effect set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
On the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a power supply board 28 that supplies a power source (for example, AC 24 V) of the game hall to various components constituting the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted. A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 1, performs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals. To do. A general control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The overall control board 31 controls the sound output mode of the display control board 32 and the speaker SP based on the control signal output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 controls the display mode (display contents) of the effect display device 11 based on the control commands output by the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the power supply board 28, the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the power supply board 28 is provided with a power supply circuit 28 a that converts the power supply of the game arcade into a power supply voltage V1 (for example, DC 30 V) as a supply voltage to the pachinko gaming machine 1. A main control board 30, an overall control board 31, and a display control board 32 are connected to the power supply circuit 28a. Then, the power supply circuit 28a further converts the converted power supply voltage V1 into predetermined power supply voltages V2 to V4 to be supplied corresponding to the control boards 30 to 32, and the converted power supply voltage V2 is subjected to main control. The board 30 supplies the converted power supply voltage V3 to the overall control board 31 and the converted power supply voltage V4 to the display control board 32.

  Further, the power supply board 28 is provided with a power-off monitoring circuit 28b. The power cut-off monitoring circuit 28b monitors the voltage value of the power supply voltage V1 supplied from the power supply circuit 28a. That is, the power-off monitoring circuit 28b determines whether or not the power supply voltage V1 has dropped to a predetermined voltage V (for example, 20V). The voltage V is a minimum voltage necessary for operating the pachinko gaming machine 1 without causing any trouble in the game. Here, the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V, for example, when the power is turned off (power is turned off) or during a power failure. In this case, since no power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V. On the contrary, when power is turned on (power is turned on) or when power is restored (restored power), the power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, so that the voltage rises to become the power supply voltage V1.

  The power supply board 28 is provided with a reset signal circuit 28c. The reset signal circuit 28c is connected to the power-off monitoring circuit 28b. The power-off monitoring circuit 28b determines that the power supply voltage V1 has dropped to the voltage V with respect to the main control board 30 and the reset signal circuit 28c when the determination result is affirmative (that is, power supply voltage V1 ≦ voltage V). The power-off signal shown is output. The reset signal circuit 28c outputs a reset signal to the main control board 30, the general control board 31 and the display control board 32 at the start of power supply (at power-on or power recovery) or when a power-off signal is input. Output and regulate the operations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31 and the display control board 32.

  The power supply board 28 includes a backup power supply (not shown) made of, for example, an electric double layer capacitor. The backup power supply is connected to the power supply circuit 28a, and the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply circuit 28a to the backup power supply.

  In addition, the power supply board 28 is stored and held in the main control RAM 30c of the main control board 30, and is appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The RAM clear switch CS operated when it is desired to delete the control information (memory contents). It has. In response to the operation of the RAM clear switch CS, the RAM clear switch CS outputs an initialization instruction signal for instructing the erasure (initialization process) of the stored memory contents to the main control board 30. The RAM clear switch circuit 29 is connected.

  In the present embodiment, the RAM clear switch CS is provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 at a position where the player cannot operate. When the RAM clear switch CS is operated, an initialization instruction signal is output from the RAM clear switch circuit 29 to the main control board 30. When the power is turned on while operating the RAM clear switch CS (at the same time as the operation), an initialization signal is output from the RAM clear switch circuit 29 and an initialization process is performed.

Next, the configuration of the main control board 30 will be described with reference to FIG.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, a main control RAM 30c, and a reset input circuit 30d.

  The main control CPU 30a executes a control operation according to a predetermined procedure. The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for the main control CPU 30a. The main control RAM 30c can temporarily store data associated with the arithmetic processing. The reset input circuit 30d is connected to the reset signal circuit 28c of the power supply substrate 28. The reset input circuit 30d receives the reset signal output from the reset signal circuit 28c and outputs the signal to the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 and SW2 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. A special symbol display device 12 and a special symbol hold display device 13 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating various random number values such as a big hit determination random number and a reach determination random number every predetermined cycle. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (big hit determination value, reach determination value, etc.). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. The reach determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by a random number for reach determination.

  A plurality of types of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 30b. The variation pattern is the base of effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, audio effects) from the start of the change of the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) until the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) are confirmed and stopped. The variation content (production content) and the variation time (production time) of the symbol variation game can be specified. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns are classified into jackpot variation patterns, outlier reach variation patterns, and outlier variation patterns.

  The big hit variation is a change performed when the big hit lottery is won. Then, in the big hit variation, the big hit symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop in the special figure variation game. On the other hand, in the big hit variation, the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing. In addition, in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing, the jackpot symbol is derived through the reach effect.

  The loss reach variation is performed when the reach lottery is won without winning the big hit lottery, and finally the loss symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special figure variation game. On the other hand, in the outlier reach variation, in the symbol variation game with decoration, the reach symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state after reaching the reach effect. The loss variation is performed when neither the big winning lottery nor the reach lottery is won, and finally, in the special figure variation game, the loss symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the case of deviation variation, in the symbol variation game based on the decorative drawing, the deviation symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state without reaching reach. In the special figure fluctuation game, when the fluctuation of the special figure is started, the fluctuation of the special figure is continued until the fluctuation time elapses without performing the reach effect.

  Further, a backup power supply for the power supply board 28 is connected to the main control RAM 30c. The main control RAM 30c can store and hold various control information based on the power supply voltage (for example, DC5V) supplied from the backup power supply when the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V (when the power supply is shut off). It is configured. For this reason, it becomes possible to back up the game state and game content at the time of power-off.

Next, the configuration of the overall control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 is provided with an overall control CPU 31a, an overall control ROM 31b, an overall control RAM 31c, and a reset input circuit 31d.

  The overall control CPU 31a executes control operations such as arithmetic processing in a predetermined procedure. The overall control ROM 31b stores a control program for the overall control CPU 31a. Further, the overall control RAM 31c can temporarily store data associated with the arithmetic processing. The reset input circuit 31d is connected to the reset signal circuit 28c of the power supply board 28. The reset input circuit 31d receives the reset signal output from the reset signal circuit 28c.

  The overall control CPU 31a is connected to an analog volume switch AS, a speaker SP, and an operation switch SS as volume setting means. The analog volume switch AS is a rotary type. In addition, the analog volume switch AS is arranged behind the front frame Y3 where the player cannot reach in the state where the middle frame Y2 is closed with respect to the outer frame Y1 (a state where the game can be performed). The player is inoperable. That is, the analog volume switch AS can be operated by opening a middle frame Y2 with respect to the outer frame Y1 by a store clerk at a game store, and can only be operated by a store clerk at a game store. By rotating the analog volume switch AS, the volume output from the speaker SP can be set as a default value in a plurality of stages.

  The overall control ROM 31b stores various audio data. The overall control RAM 31c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The overall control CPU 31a is equipped with a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started).

Next, the configuration of the display control board 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 is provided with a display control CPU 32a, a display control ROM 32b, a display control RAM 32c, and a reset input circuit 32d.

  The display control CPU 32a executes control operations such as arithmetic processing in a predetermined procedure. The display control ROM 32b stores a control program for the display control CPU 32a. The display control RAM 32c can temporarily store data associated with the effect process. The reset input circuit 32d is connected to the reset signal circuit 28c of the power supply board 28. The reset input circuit 32d receives the reset signal output from the reset signal circuit 28c.

  In addition, the effect display device 11 is connected to the display control CPU 32a. The display control ROM 32b stores image data (image data such as a decorative drawing and a background image) as various image information. In the image data, data for producing a stand-by demonstration effect and image data for producing a title demonstration effect are stored. The display control RAM 32c stores (sets) various information (timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the display control CPU 32a has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which the symbol variation game is started).

Here, the control performed by the main control CPU 30a, the overall control CPU 31a, and the display control CPU 32a will be described.
First, control related to the game will be described.

  The main control CPU 30a performs timer interrupt processing at predetermined intervals (4 milliseconds) after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. In this timer interrupt process, various processes such as a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and a big hit game process are performed. Note that “after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated” means “after the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the main control CPU 30a can perform timer interrupt processing”. Incidentally, regarding the control (the main control power-on process shown in FIG. 4) that is performed until the main control CPU 30a is ready to perform the timer interrupt process after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, I will explain later.

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 15 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the start opening switch SW1. When this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. If the determination result of whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a stores the number of start reserved balls stored in the main control RAM 30c (hereinafter referred to as “hold storage number”). Is determined to be less than the upper limit of 4. When this determination result is negative (the number of stored memories is not less than 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the number of reserved memories is less than 4, the main control CPU 30a increments the number of reserved memories by +1 (1 is added). That is, the main control CPU 30a causes the main control RAM 30c to store the game ball detected by the start winning opening 15 as a start holding ball. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after addition).

  Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values from the main control RAM 30c, and sets the values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the special figure reservation storage number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed or whether the big hit game is being executed. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative (not in the symbol variation game and not in the big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has a reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c of “0 ( It is determined whether it is larger than “zero”. When the number of reserved memories is “0 (zero)”, the main control CPU 30a does not have a pending symbol variation game. In this case, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a demonstration designation command for starting execution of the demonstration effect has already been output. When this determination result is negative (when no demonstration designation command is output), the main control CPU 30a outputs a demonstration designation command in accordance with the end of the symbol variation game immediately before the suspension, and then a special symbol start process. Exit. If the demonstration designation command has already been output, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process as it is.

  On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is 1 or more, the main control CPU 30a decrements the number of reserved memories by −1 (1 subtraction) because there is a symbol variation game that is on hold. The main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to represent the hold memory number after the 1 subtraction when the hold memory number is decremented by 1.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a acquires values of various random numbers (a jackpot determination random number and a reach determination random number) stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “1”. The main control CPU 30a that has acquired the various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “1” stores the various random numbers related to the symbol variation game that is currently being executed. Stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a stores various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “2” in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “1”. Next, the main control CPU 30a stores various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “3” in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “2”. Next, the main control CPU 30a stores various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “4” in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “3”. The values of various random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to “4” are deleted.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value and determines whether or not the jackpot determination value matches the jackpot determination value (whether or not). When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol of the special symbol as a special symbol that causes the special symbol display device 12 to display a fixed stop. Further, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the big hit selects the big hit fluctuation pattern. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes the deviation from the fact that the value of the big hit determination random number is not a value that makes a big hit. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number associated with the reserved storage number, and compares the reach determination random number with the reach determination value to determine whether or not reach is reached (reach lottery )I do. When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a definite stop state because the reach has been won in the reach lottery. In addition, since the reach is won in the reach lottery, the main control CPU 30a selects a loss reach fluctuation pattern. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Further, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop display. Further, since the reach is not won in the reach lottery, the main control CPU 30a selects the deviation variation pattern. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs the control command generated according to the determined items to the overall control board 31 (overall control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a fixed stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. To do.

When the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a causes the big hit game to be executed by the big hit game process for performing the big hit game.
Next, various processes executed by the overall control CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 based on the overall control program will be described.

  When the CPU 31a for overall control receives a change pattern designation command, it outputs the command to the display control board 32. Moreover, when the general control CPU 31a inputs a special figure designation command, the overall control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of decorations to be temporarily stopped or fixedly stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the command. Then, the overall control CPU 31 a outputs a decoration designating command for designating the determined decoration to the display control board 32.

  More specifically, when the central control CPU 31a is instructed to win a big hit, the central control CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination by a decorative drawing that can recognize the big hit (for example, all columns such as [777]). The symbol combination is the same symbol). In addition, when an out-of-order symbol is instructed, the overall control CPU 31a determines an out-of-order symbol combination based on a decoration that can recognize the out-of-range. At this time, when the fluctuation pattern for the deviation reach fluctuation is instructed, the overall control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the deviation forming the reach. On the other hand, when the variation pattern for deviation variation is instructed, the overall control CPU 31a determines a combination of symbols that does not form a reach. Then, the overall control CPU 31 a that has determined the decoration drawing outputs a decoration drawing designation command for designating the decoration drawing to the display control board 32. Further, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs an all symbols stop command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

  In addition, when the demonstration control command is input, the overall control CPU 31a first outputs a standby demonstration command for instructing the presentation display device 11 to execute the standby demonstration presentation to the display control board 32. Subsequently, after the output of the standby demonstration command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs to the display control board 32 a title demonstration command for instructing the presentation display device 11 to execute the title demonstration presentation when T2 seconds elapse. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a standby demonstration command to the display control board 32 when T3 seconds have elapsed after the output of the title demonstration command. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a alternately instructs the execution of the standby demonstration effect and the title effect until the change pattern designation command is input.

  Furthermore, when an operation signal is output from the operation switch SS, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a button operation command indicating that the operation switch SS has been operated to the display control board 32.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described.
When the display control CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the variation pattern designation command, the display device 11 starts the variation (variation display) of the decorations of all the columns and starts the symbol variation game by the decorations. To control. Further, the display control CPU 32a selects the effect content corresponding to the variation pattern instructed by the command, and controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the symbol variation game is executed with the effect content. At this time, the display control CPU 32a uses the image data in the display control ROM 32b based on the selected effect content to generate display data for displaying an image according to the effect content. Then, the display control CPU 32a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game, and displays an image displayed on the effect display device 11 based on the measured time and display data. Switch every control cycle (for example, every 4 ms).

  When the display designating command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the symbol combination designated by the decorative design designating command is temporarily stopped at the end of the symbol variation game. . Then, when the display control CPU 32a inputs an all symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the symbol designated by the decoration symbol designation command is displayed in a fixed stop manner. End the game.

  Further, when the standby control command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the effect display device 11 to start the standby demonstration effect using the image data for standby demonstration effect. In addition, when a title demo command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the effect display device 11 to start a title demo effect using image data for title demonstration corresponding to the command. In the present embodiment, during the standby state, the display control CPU 32a that causes the effect display device 11 to execute the demonstration effect functions as effect control means.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 30a when the power is turned off will be described.
When the main control CPU 30a receives the power-off signal from the power-off monitoring circuit 28b, the main control CPU 30a executes the power-off processing based on the main control power-off processing program among the control programs stored in the main control ROM 30b.

  In the power-off process, the main control CPU 30a stores various control information stored in the main control RAM 30c in the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a calculates a checksum of the main control RAM 30c and stores the calculated checksum in the main control RAM 30c.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a prohibits access to the main control RAM 30c and waits until the reset input circuit 30d inputs a reset signal output by the reset signal circuit 28c. When the reset signal is input, the main control CPU 30a regulates the operation of the main control CPU 30a. After the power is turned off, the power is supplied from the backup power supply of the power supply board 28 to the main control RAM 30c, and the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c at the time of the power cut are stored and held as backup data.

  In this manner, the main control RAM 30c that stores and holds control information (game state) when the power is turned off functions as a storage unit. Note that “when power is cut off” refers to when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off.

Next, processing performed by the main control CPU 30a, the overall control CPU 31a, and the display control CPU 32a when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
First, the main control power-on process performed by the main control CPU 30a when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The reset input circuit 30d of the main control board 30 receives the reset signal output from the reset signal circuit 28c with the start of power supply, and the reset signal is output to the main control CPU 30a for a predetermined regulation time (Kt1). Is output continuously. When the output of the reset signal from the reset signal circuit 28c is stopped and the output of the reset signal to the main control CPU 30a is stopped, the main control CPU 30a is activated and the main control power is turned on based on the main control program. Process.

  At this time, the main control CPU 30a prohibits interruption of the timer interrupt process and determines whether or not the RAM clear switch CS is operated (step S21). In step S21, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not an initialization instruction signal has been input. The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch CS is operated only when the power is turned on. If the determination result of step S21 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S26.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S21 is negative, that is, if an initialization instruction signal is not input, the main control CPU 30a calculates a checksum based on various control information stored and held in the main control RAM 30c. (Step S22). In step S22, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the calculated checksum matches the checksum stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S23). If this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S26.

  Note that the negative result of the determination in step S23 includes a case where the power-off process is not normally performed when the power is turned off, or a case where an abnormality occurs in stored contents due to noise or the like after the power-off process. In addition, there is a case where the main control CPU 30a inputs a reset signal and executes various controls from the beginning when the power is not turned off, that is, the main control CPU 30a is restarted. In this case, since the power-off process is not performed, the checksum is not stored in the main control RAM 30c. As a factor for restarting the main control CPU 30a, a malfunction of the reset signal circuit 28c of the power supply board 28 or a similar control signal (an illegal reset signal) that performs the same function (role) as the reset signal is considered. It is done. The unauthorized reset signal is a control signal output from an unauthorized board that is illegally attached.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S23 is affirmative, that is, if the various backed up control information is correct, the main control CPU 30a activates the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the various stored control information (step S23). S24). That is, an interrupt of a timer interrupt process (a process for performing various processes such as a special symbol input process) is permitted.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a sends to the overall control CPU 31a a return command indicating that the power has been restored to the state before the power-off, and a return information command designating control information stored and managed in the main control RAM 30c. In step S25, the main control power-on process is terminated and the state before power-off is restored.

  In step S26, the main control CPU 30a erases (clears RAM) various control information stored and held in the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a sets initial information stored in the main control ROM 30b, and starts the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the initial information (step S27). Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs an initial information control command indicating that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been activated based on the initial information to the overall control CPU 31a (step S28), and ends the main control power-on process. . In the present embodiment, when the initialization instruction signal that is output when the RAM clear switch CS is operated is input, the main control CPU 30a performs the RAM clear process, so the main control CPU 30a that performs the RAM clear process Functions as initialization means.

Next, processing performed by the overall control CPU 31a when power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
The reset input circuit 31d of the overall control board 31 receives the reset signal output from the reset signal circuit 28c with the start of the power supply, and the reset signal is supplied to the overall control CPU 31a for a predetermined regulation time (Kt1 + Kt2). Is output continuously. When the output of the reset signal from the reset signal circuit 28c is stopped and the output of the reset signal to the overall control CPU 31a is stopped, the overall control CPU 31a is activated and performs processing for turning on the overall control power.

  In the overall control power-on process, the overall control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to output a sound notifying that the RAM has been cleared when an initial information control command is input. Then, the overall control CPU 31a having input the initial information control command outputs the command to the display control CPU 32a. In addition, when the initial control command is input, the overall control CPU 31a sets initial information stored in the overall control ROM 31b, and activates the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the initial information.

  On the other hand, in the overall control power-on process, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs a return command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the return command to the display control CPU 32a. When the overall control CPU 31a inputs a return command, the overall control CPU 31a activates the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on various control information that can be specified from the return information control command that is input simultaneously with the command. Further, when the overall control CPU 31a activates the pachinko gaming machine 1, it specifies the content of the effect in the effect display device 11 when the power is turned off, and returns display content information that can specify the specified content to the display control CPU 32a. Output.

Next, processing performed by the display control CPU 32a when power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
The reset input circuit 32d of the display control board 32 receives the reset signal output from the reset signal circuit 28c with the start of power supply, and the reset signal is output to the display control CPU 32a for a predetermined regulation time (Kt1 + Kt2 + Kt3). Is output continuously. When the output of the reset signal from the reset signal circuit 28c is stopped and the output of the reset signal to the display control CPU 32a is stopped, the display control CPU 32a is activated and performs a process for turning on the display control power.

  In the display control power-on process, when an initial information control command is input, the display control CPU 32a sets initial information stored in the display control ROM 32b and starts the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the initial information. .

  On the other hand, when the display control power-on process is performed, the display control CPU 32a activates the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the return display content information input simultaneously with the command when the return command is input. Further, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to display content that can be specified from the return display content information.

Next, the contents of control executed by the overall control CPU 31a for volume adjustment will be described.
In the overall control ROM 31b, the volume indicated by the volume signal to be output from the overall control CPU 31a to the speaker SP is stored as a volume value.

  As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, in this embodiment, 10 levels of volume values from “1” to “10” are stored in the overall control ROM 31b as volume values that can be set by the analog volume switch AS. . The volume value is set such that “1” is the minimum (silence), the volume increases stepwise each time the numerical value increases, and the maximum is “10”. Hereinafter, the volume value set by the analog volume switch AS is referred to as “analog volume value”. As shown in FIG. 6, the analog volume switch AS is configured to rotate and be positioned at any position among “1” to “10”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the analog volume values at the respective stages from “1” to “10” are subdivided into volume values at the prescribed stages (in the embodiment, 10 stages from d1 to d10) for each stage. ing. Hereinafter, a volume value obtained by subdividing an analog volume value at each stage is referred to as a “subdivided volume value”.

  Then, when any analog volume value is selected by operating the analog volume switch AS, the overall control CPU 31a can change the analog volume value based on the selected analog volume value.

  Further, when the analog volume switch AS is turned and any analog volume value is selected, the overall control CPU 31a determines in advance among the subdivided volume values of d1 to d10 constituting the selected analog volume value. The sub-volume value is set as the default value for the selected analog volume value. "N-d1 (N: 3 to 10)" is the minimum value in each analog volume value, while "N-d10 (N: 3 to 10)" is the maximum value in each analog volume value. .

  In FIG. 7, the default value for each analog volume value is shown surrounded by a bold line. For example, the default value for the analog volume value “3” is “3-d6”, while the default value for the analog volume value “4” is set to “4-d6”. In this embodiment, default values are set for the analog volume values “3” to “10”, but no default value is set for the analog volume values “1” and “2”.

  For example, when the position of the analog volume switch AS is “5”, the overall control CPU 31a, among the volume values stored in the overall control ROM 31b, subdivided volume values “5” constituting the analog volume value “5”. 5-d6 "is set as the default value. The overall control CPU 31a stores a volume value corresponding to the position of the analog volume switch AS in a predetermined storage area in the overall control RAM 31c, so that what value is currently set by the analog volume switch AS. It is possible to grasp whether.

Hereinafter, the subdivided sound volume values constituting each analog sound volume value will be described with reference to FIG.
In the overall control ROM 31b, the subdivided volume values d1 to d10 constituting each analog volume value are managed as software values. Note that subdivided volume values with the same soft value indicate that the output volume is the same. For example, “10” is set as the same software value in “3-d10” and “5-d1”. In addition, “17” is set as the same software value in “4-d10” and “6-d6”. Therefore, the maximum volume value “3-d10” at the analog volume value “3” and the minimum volume value “5-d1” at the analog volume value “5” are the same. Further, the maximum volume value “4-d10” at the analog volume value “4” and the default value “6-d6” at the analog volume value “6” are the same.

  Similarly, “16” is set as the same software value in “8-d1” and “6-d5”. In addition, “14” is set as the same software value in “7-d1” and “5-d5”. Therefore, the minimum volume value “8-d1” at the analog volume value “8” and the volume value “6-d5” at the analog volume value “6” are the same. Further, the minimum volume value “7-d1” in the analog volume value “7” and the volume value “5-d5” in the analog volume value “5” are the same volume value.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the subdivided volume value constituting the analog volume value at the specific stage is the same as the subdivided volume value constituting the analog volume value different from the specific stage. More specifically, the maximum volume value that constitutes the analog volume value at the specific stage is included in the subdivided volume value that constitutes the analog volume value that is two stages larger than the specific stage, while the minimum volume value that constitutes the analog volume value at the specific stage. The volume value is included in the subdivided volume value that constitutes the analog volume value that is two steps smaller than the specific step.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment configured as described above, the volume of various sounds output from the speaker SP can be adjusted to reflect the operation of the operation switch SS. However, the volume adjustment reflecting the operation of the operation switch SS is not always performed, and the volume adjustment reflecting the operation of the operation switch SS is invalid under the following conditions.

  That is, when the position of the analog volume switch AS is set to a specified value or less (in the embodiment, “1” or “2”), even if the overall control CPU 31a receives an operation signal from the operation switch SS, Volume adjustment that reflects the operation of the operation switch SS is not performed.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, 10 levels of values “1” to “10” are set as the analog volume value, but “1” or “2” is set as the analog volume value. Since the volume adjustment reflecting the operation of the operation switch SS is not performed, the volume adjustment can be practically performed only in the range of the analog volume values “3” to “10”.

  Also, the CPU 31a for overall control has been subjected to RAM clear processing by the main control CPU 30a due to the operation of the RAM clear switch CS (specifically, the RAM has been cleared after the input of the initial information instruction command). During the period in which the speaker SP is informed), the following processing is not performed. In other words, the overall control CPU 31a does not adjust the volume reflecting the operation of the operation switch SS even if an operation signal is input from the operation switch SS. The overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not a RAM clear process has been performed based on whether or not an initial information control command has been input. Even if the operation signal is input from the operation switch SS in a state other than the standby demonstration production (in the title demonstration production, in the symbol variation game, in the big hit game, etc.), the overall control CPU 31a operates the operation switch SS. Do not adjust the reflected volume.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a determines that the specific condition is satisfied when the operation switch SS is operated during the execution of the standby demonstration effect instead of the above-described conditions, and reflects the operation of the operation switch SS. The volume adjustment that has been performed is enabled. Specifically, the volume adjustment is performed in the range of d1 to d10 that constitutes the analog volume value selected by the operation of the analog volume switch AS, reflecting the operation of the operation switch SS. Note that the volume adjusted during the stand-by demonstration production is set to return to the default value when the stand-by demonstration production is transferred again via the title demonstration production. That is, the default value is set again when the time (T2 seconds + T3 seconds) obtained by adding the production time T2 of the standby demonstration production and the production time T3 of the title demonstration production has elapsed.

  As described above, the maximum volume value that constitutes the analog volume value at the specific stage is included in the subdivided volume value that constitutes the analog volume value that is two stages larger than the specific stage, while the analog volume value at the specific stage is The minimum volume value to be configured is included in the subdivided volume value that constitutes the analog volume value that is two stages smaller than the specific stage. As a result, the volume is adjusted in the range from the minimum volume value to the maximum volume value in the selected analog volume value, reflecting the operation of the operation switch SS, based on the default value selected by the operation of the analog volume switch AS. Suppose. As a result, the volume of the sound output from the speaker SP is adjusted within a predetermined analog volume value range (in the embodiment, a range of ± 2 in the analog volume value).

In the following, the volume adjustment process performed to execute the volume adjustment will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not a standby demonstration effect is being executed (step S31). At this time, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the standby demo effect is being executed by determining whether or not the title demo command is output after the standby demo command is output. It is supposed to be.

  When the determination result of step S31 is negative, that is, when the state is a state other than the standby demonstration effect, the overall control CPU 31a ends the sound volume adjustment process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S31 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a reads the storage area of the overall control RAM 31c, and the analog volume value set by the analog volume switch AS is “1” or “2”. It is determined whether or not (step S32).

  If this determination result is negative, the overall control CPU 31a ends the sound volume adjustment process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S32 is affirmative, that is, if the analog volume value set by the analog volume switch AS is “3” to “10”, the overall control CPU 31a performs a RAM clear process. Whether or not RAM clear notification is being executed is determined (step S33).

  In step S33, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the RAM clear process has been performed based on whether or not an initial information control command has been input as described above. If the determination result of step S33 is negative, the overall control CPU 31a ends the volume adjustment process. Thus, after the input of the initial information instruction command, the volume adjustment reflecting the operation of the operation switch SS is not performed during the period when the speaker SP is informed that the RAM has been cleared. The fact that it is in the middle is notified with priority.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S33 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a sets an operation valid period for accepting the operation of the operation switch SS as valid (step S34). Further, the overall control CPU 31a outputs an operation start command for instructing that the operation valid period has started to the display control CPU 32a. Further, the overall control CPU 31a turns on the light emitter incorporated in the operation switch SS with the start of the operation effective period. When the operation switch SS is lit, the player is notified that the operation valid period is set.

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the operation switch SS has been operated, that is, whether or not an operation signal has been input (step S35). If this determination result is negative, the overall control CPU 31a ends the sound volume adjustment process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S35 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a sets a predetermined sub-volume value as a default value among sub-volume values constituting the analog volume value selected by operating the analog volume switch AS. To do. Then, the overall control CPU 31a adjusts the volume within the range of the minimum volume value Nd1 to the maximum volume value Nd-10 constituting the selected analog volume value with reference to the default value (step S36). As described above, the maximum volume value that constitutes the analog volume value at the specific stage is included in the subdivided volume value that constitutes the analog volume value that is two stages larger than the specific stage, while the analog volume value at the specific stage is configured. The minimum volume value is included in the subdivided volume value that constitutes the analog volume value that is two steps smaller than the specific step. Therefore, when the volume adjustment is performed in the range from the minimum volume value to the maximum volume value in the selected analog volume value, reflecting the operation of the operation switch SS based on the default value selected by the operation of the analog volume switch AS. As a result, the volume is adjusted within a range of ± 2 from the default value to the analog volume value.

The process of step S36 will be described in detail.
For example, when the current analog volume value is “10”, “10-d10” is set as the default value (see FIG. 7). Then, it is assumed that the left operation switch SS1 is operated and “10-d8” is selected as the subdivided volume value. In this case, the overall control CPU 31a adjusts the volume output from the speaker SP based on the software value “23” that specifies “10d-8”. The soft value “23” for specifying “10-d8” is the soft value for specifying the subdivided volume value “8-d8” constituting the analog volume value “8” that is two steps lower than the analog volume value “10”. It is the same as “23”. Therefore, as a result, the two-step volume is reduced as the analog volume value.

  On the other hand, when the current analog volume value is “6”, “6-d6” is set as a default value. Then, it is assumed that the right operation switch SS2 is operated and “6-d10” is selected as the sub-volume value. In this case, the overall control CPU 31a adjusts the volume output from the speaker SP based on the software value “21” that specifies “6-d10”. The soft value “21” that specifies “6-d10” is the soft value that specifies the subdivided volume value “8-d6” that constitutes the analog volume value “8” that is two steps higher than the analog volume value “6”. It is the same as “21”. Therefore, as a result, the two-step volume is increased as the analog volume value.

  In this embodiment, when the left operation switch SS1 is operated, the subdivided volume value is decreased by one step, while when the right operation switch SS2 is operated, the subdivided volume value is adjusted by one step. That is, when the player operates the operation switch SS, the volume output from the speaker SP is adjusted stepwise.

  In a process different from the volume adjustment process, the overall control CPU 31a stores the subdivided volume value selected by operating the operation switch SS during the standby demonstration effect in a predetermined storage area of the overall control RAM 31c. Then, the overall control CPU 31a causes the speaker SP to output sound at the subdivided volume value stored in the overall control RAM 31c. However, the central control CPU 31a sets the subdivided volume value in the general control RAM 31c, and then when the standby demonstration effect is started again via the title demo effect, the subdivided sound value stored in the general control RAM 31c. Is cleared and the subdivided volume value set as the default value is stored. As a result, after the standby demonstration effect is finished, when the standby demonstration effect is started again via the title demonstration effect, the sound effect is executed again at the volume set as the default value.

  Further, the overall control CPU 31a ends the operation effective period with the end of the standby demonstration effect, and outputs an operation end command for instructing the end of the operation effective period to the display control CPU 32a. Further, the overall control CPU 31a turns off the light emitter built in the operation switch SS as the operation effective period ends. When the operation switch SS is turned off, the player is notified that the operation valid period is not set.

  If the game ball enters the start winning opening 15 during the volume adjustment, and the detection signal is output from the start opening switch SW1 to satisfy the start condition of the symbol variation game, the overall control CPU 31a performs the volume adjustment process. finish. In addition, the overall control CPU 31a ends the operation valid period and outputs an operation end command to the display control CPU 32a, similar to the end of the standby demonstration effect. Further, the overall control CPU 31a turns off the light emitter built in the operation switch SS as the operation effective period ends.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a preferentially performs control related to the symbol variation game based on the game ball detection by the start port switch SW1. The overall control CPU 31a terminates the volume adjustment process when the symbol change game start condition is satisfied, but sets the currently selected volume value in the storage area of the overall control RAM 31c. Yes. Thereby, the sound production based on the volume value selected at that time is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the operation start command is input, the display control CPU 32a displays a sound adjustment image. In addition, the display control CPU 32a that has input the button operation command controls the display device 11 to display the sound adjustment image so as to change the sound adjustment image. When the operation end command is input, the display control CPU 32a puts the sound adjustment image in a non-display state.

  As shown in FIG. 10, during the standby demonstration, a meter M indicating the volume and an operation image SG prompting the operation of the operation switch SS are displayed as the sound adjustment image. At the start of the standby demonstration effect, a meter M indicating a value set as a default value is displayed.

  For example, when “5-d6” is set as the default value, “6” is displayed on the meter M. Further, when the operation switch SS is operated, the value of the meter M can be changed based on the input button operation command.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, ten types of operation signals indicated by “D0H61H” to “D0H6AH” are set. The volume value indicated by each operation signal differs depending on which one of the left operation switch SS1 and the right operation switch SS2 is operated.

  For example, when the left operation switch SS1 is operated when the current analog value is “5” and the subdivided volume value is “5-d6” which is the default state, the subdivided volume value is “5” each time the switch is operated. “D0H64H” → “D0H63H” is output to indicate “−d6” → “5-d5” → “5-d4”, and the display control CPU 32a changes the value of the meter M from “6” to “4” Let At this time, the volume output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the volume of the software value “13” that specifies “5-d4” shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the right operation switch SS2 is operated when the current analog value is “5” and the subdivided volume value is “5-d6” which is the default state, the subdivided volume value is “5” every time the operation is performed. “D0H68H” → “D0H69H” is output to indicate “−d6” → “5-d7” → “5-d8”, and the display control CPU 32a changes the value of the meter M from “6” to “8”. Let At this time, the volume output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the volume of the software value “17” that specifies “5-d8” shown in FIG.

Hereinafter, the flow of volume adjustment during the standby state will be described together with its operation in accordance with FIG.
As shown at time j1, during the period when the RAM clear switch CS is operated and the initialization instruction signal is output from the RAM clear switch circuit 29 to the main control board 30 (after the initial information instruction command is input, the RAM clear is performed. The operation of the operation switch SS is invalidated during a period when the speaker SP is informed of the failure. Thereby, the operation effective period of the operation switch SS is not set, and the effect display device 11 displays the standby screen but does not display the operation image SG or the meter M. Further, the light emitter built in the operation switch SS is not lit. Therefore, the player recognizes that the operation of the operation switch SS is invalid from the display content of the effect display device 11 and the mode of the operation switch SS.

  Thereafter, when the notification that the RAM is cleared by the speaker SP is finished, the standby state is started as shown at time j2, and the standby demonstration effect is started first. Then, the operation valid period of the operation switch SS is set with the start of the standby demonstration effect. At this time, in the effect display device 11, the meter M and the operation image SG as shown in FIG. 10 are displayed, and the light emitter incorporated in the operation switch SS is lit. Therefore, the player recognizes that the operation of the operation switch SS is valid from the display content of the effect display device 11 and the mode of the operation switch SS.

  Then, when the operation switch SS is operated, the overall control CPU 31a sets a predetermined sub-volume value as a default value among the sub-volume values constituting the analog volume value selected by the operation of the analog volume switch AS. . The overall control CPU 31a then adjusts the volume within the range of the minimum volume value N-d1 to the maximum volume value Nd-10 constituting the selected analog volume value with reference to the default value. As described above, the maximum volume value that constitutes the analog volume value at the specific stage is included in the subdivided volume value that constitutes the analog volume value that is two stages larger than the specific stage, while the analog volume value at the specific stage is configured. The minimum volume value is included in the subdivided volume value that constitutes the analog volume value that is two steps smaller than the specific step. Therefore, when the volume adjustment is performed in the range from the minimum volume value to the maximum volume value in the selected analog volume value, reflecting the operation of the operation switch SS based on the default value selected by the operation of the analog volume switch AS. As a result, the volume is adjusted within a range of ± 2 from the default value to the analog volume value. Each time the player operates the operation switch SS, the value of the meter M displayed on the effect display device 11 changes step by step, so that the player can respond to the player's preference while watching the meter M. The operation switch SS is operated until the sound volume value is reached.

  After that, when the game ball does not enter the start prize opening 15 during the standby demonstration production and the time T2 has elapsed, the standby demonstration production ends and the operation valid period also ends. As shown at time j3, the title demonstration production is performed. Be started. During the title demonstration production, the voice production is executed at the volume set during the standby demonstration production. However, during the title demonstration effect, the operation valid period of the operation switch SS is not set, and the effect display device 11 does not display the operation image SG or the meter M. Further, the light emitter built in the operation switch SS is not lit. Therefore, the player recognizes that the operation of the operation switch SS is invalid during the title demonstration effect from the display content of the effect display device 11 and the mode of the operation switch SS.

  Thereafter, when the game ball does not enter the start winning opening 15 during the title demonstration production and the time T3 elapses, the title demonstration production ends, and the standby demonstration production is started again as shown at time j4. At the start of the standby demonstration effect via the title demonstration effect, the sound effect is executed at a volume set as a default value instead of the sound set during the last standby demonstration effect. However, since the standby demonstration effect is being performed, the operation valid period of the operation switch SS is set again.

  After that, when the game ball does not enter the start winning opening 15 during the standby demonstration stage and the time T2 has elapsed, the standby demonstration stage ends, and the title demonstration stage starts again as shown at time j5. When a game ball enters the start winning opening 15 during the execution of the title demonstration effect, the sound effect is executed at the volume set during the immediately preceding standby demonstration effect. Thus, normally, while the volume output from the speaker SP can be adjusted by the player, during the period when the speaker SP is informed that the RAM has been cleared after the input of the initial information instruction command. Since the volume cannot be adjusted by the player, it is possible to prevent the detection of fraud by the volume adjustment.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) After the initialization of the stored contents by the main control CPU 30a is completed, various sounds are output from the speaker SP, while the main control CPU 30a is initializing (the RAM SP has been cleared from the speaker SP). During the notified period), the operation of the operation switch SS is not accepted as valid. In this way, normally, the player can adjust the sound volume output from the speaker SP, while the stored content of the main control RAM 30c is being initialized (RAM clear was performed). During the period when the information is notified from the speaker SP), the player cannot adjust the volume. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the detection of fraud by adjusting the volume.

  (2) The volume can be adjusted within a predetermined range based on the default value set by the analog volume switch AS. In this way, regardless of the volume set by the analog volume switch AS, if the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are not being initialized, the player likes It is possible to adjust to a proper volume.

  (3) Adjustment is possible within a predetermined range with reference to a default value set by the analog volume switch AS. In this way, the sound volume can be adjusted to some extent even at the game store side. That is, it is possible to prevent the sound volume from being adjusted to a volume outside the allowable range on the game store side from the default value set by the game store side.

  (4) The volume adjusted during the execution of the standby demonstration production is returned to the default value when the transition to the standby demonstration production is performed again via the title demonstration production. Can be given multiple times. Further, during execution of the demonstration effect, there is a possibility that the player has changed before the start of the demonstration effect. Therefore, it is possible to give an opportunity for volume adjustment to each player.

  (5) The volume adjusted during execution of the standby demonstration effect is returned to the default value when the standby demonstration effect is transferred again via the title demonstration effect. By doing in this way, even if the player does not operate, it returns to the default value in response to the transition to the standby demonstration effect, so that the sound is not always output at a large volume.

  (6) The volume adjusted during execution of the standby demonstration effect is returned to the default value when the standby demonstration effect is transferred again via the title demonstration effect. In this way, when the player changes and the standby state continues for a while, the volume output from the speaker SP returns to the default value, so that the new player plays the game again from the default value. It can be carried out. That is, for example, even if the player leaves the gaming table with the volume set to the maximum value due to mischief or the like, it automatically returns to the default value after a predetermined time has elapsed, so when a new player starts playing In addition, it is possible to prevent inconvenience due to sudden output of loud sounds.

  (7) In the image display unit GH, the volume changed by the operation of the operation switch SS is notified by changing the value of the meter M. Since the volume changed by the operation of the operation switch SS can be grasped visually, it becomes easy for the player to grasp the current sound volume.

  (8) The volume value range that can be changed by the operation switch SS can be set in a wider range than the volume value range that can be set by the analog volume switch AS. By doing in this way, a sound volume can be adjusted more finely according to the taste for every player.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the embodiment, the volume values that can be set by the analog volume switch AS may be three types of “large”, “medium”, and “small”. On the other hand, the volume value that can be set by operating the operation switch SS may be set to 10 levels “1” to “10”.

  In the embodiment, if the operation signal is not input for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) during the standby demonstration effect, the operation end command is forcibly executed instead of waiting for the elapse of time T2 to end the operation effective period. May be output to the display control CPU 32a to end the operation valid period.

In the embodiment, even if “1” and “2” are set as the analog volume values, the operation of the operation switch SS may be accepted as valid.
In the embodiment, since there is a possibility that the store clerk of the game store may be aware of the player's fraud when in the mute state, even if the operation switch SS is operated by the player, the analog volume The value “1” may not be selected.

  In the embodiment, the analog sound volume value “1” may be set by the operation of the operation switch SS by the player. However, the error notification sound or the like may be set regardless of the sound volume value set by the game store and the player. The SP may be output at the maximum volume.

In the embodiment, the error notification sound may be notified with a set default value.
In the embodiment, the meter M and the operation image SG may not be displayed.
-In embodiment, it is not necessary to light-emit the light-emitting body incorporated in the operation switch SS during the operation effective period.

In the embodiment, the period for accepting the operation of the operation switch SS as valid is not limited to the standby state. For example, it may be set during a symbol variation game or a big hit game.
In the embodiment, the period for accepting the operation of the operation switch SS as valid may be during execution of the standby demonstration effect or the title demonstration effect. Also, the operation of the operation switch SS may be accepted as valid only during execution of the title demonstration effect.

In the embodiment, when the default value is used as the reference value, there is no need to limit the volume range that can be changed by operating the operation switch SS.
In the embodiment, in the RAM clear process, it is only necessary to initialize the storage contents of the main control RAM 30c, and the storage contents of the overall control RAM 31c and the display control RAM 32c need not be initialized.

  The RAM clear process in the embodiment may be performed in response to operations other than the operation of the RAM clear switch CS. For example, it may be performed when an illegal board is attached and a similar illegal reset signal that performs the same function as the malfunction of the reset signal circuit 28c of the power supply board 28 or the reset signal is input from the illegal board. In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, a program that always resets the control information may be set, and the control information may be reset based on the program. In addition, when backup is not normally performed, a program that always resets the control information may be assembled, and the control information may be reset based on the program.

  In the embodiment, the operation of the operation switch SS may not be accepted as valid during initialization by the main control CPU 30a. That is, during the period when the initial information instruction command is input from the main control CPU 30a by the operation of the RAM clear switch CS, the overall control CPU 31a invalidates the operation of the operation switch SS, and the input of the initial information instruction command is completed. As a result, the operation of the operation switch SS may be accepted as valid.

  In the embodiment, the operation valid period is not set so that the operation of the operation switch SS is not accepted as valid. However, any operation can be used as long as the operation of the operation switch SS is not accepted as valid. The operation of the operation switch SS may not be accepted as a valid method. For example, the operation signal itself may not be output during a period when the operation valid period is not set.

  In the embodiment, the overall control board 31 may be omitted, and the display control board 32 may execute the control performed by the overall control board 31. Further, the overall control board 31 and the display control board 32 may be integrated on one board. The control performed by the overall control board 31 may be executed by a voice control board that executes control related to voice output. That is, any control board may execute the control executed by the overall control board 31.

  In the above embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a liquid crystal type, but it may be a dot matrix type or 7 segment LED type effect display device, or may be a mechanical type effect display device such as a drum type.

-Although the said embodiment was actualized in the pachinko game machine using a special figure and a decoration drawing, you may materialize in the pachinko game machine using only a special figure.
The above embodiment may be employed in a pachinko slot machine that is a kind of gaming machine.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) An informing means for visually informing the amount of change in the sound volume due to the operation of the sound volume adjusting means is provided. In the embodiment, the effect display device 11 that displays the meter M and the light emitter incorporated in the operation switch SS function as notification means.

(B) If the volume set by the volume setting means is below the default value, the operation of the volume adjustment means is not accepted as valid.
(C) The volume adjusting unit and the volume setting unit are configured to be able to change the volume output from the audio output unit in a stepwise manner, and the volume change range by the volume adjusting unit is set by the volume setting unit. It is set more finely than the volume change width by means.

  AS ... Analog volume switch (volume setting means), SP ... Speaker (sound output means), SS ... Operation switch (volume adjustment means), 1 ... Pachinko game machine, 10 ... Game board, 11 ... Production display device (production execution means) ), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (initialization means), 30c ... main control RAM (storage means), 31 ... overall control board, 31a ... overall control CPU, 32 ... display control board, 32a ... CPU for display control (production control means).

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine that includes a voice output unit that outputs a voice, and executes a voice effect that outputs the voice from the voice output unit,
A volume adjusting means for adjusting the volume of the sound output from the sound output means, provided at a position operable by the player;
Volume setting means capable of setting the volume of the sound output from the sound output means as a default value;
Storage means for storing and holding various control information when the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine is interrupted;
Initialization means for initializing the storage contents of the storage means when a specific condition is satisfied;
Production control means for causing the production execution means to execute a demonstration production during a standby state that occurs when there is no standby symbol variation game ,
After the initialization of the contents stored by said initializing means is completed, while the sound from the sound output unit is outputted, when it was initialized is informed by the initialization means, said volume control means The volume adjustment by is not reflected,
The demonstration effect is composed of a first demonstration effect and a second demonstration effect that starts with the end of the first demonstration effect, and the first demonstration effect and the second demonstration effect until the start condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied. Demo production is executed repeatedly alternately.
The sound volume adjusted by the sound volume adjusting means during the execution of the first demonstration effect is reflected in the sound output from the sound output means, and the volume adjusted during the execution of the first demonstration effect. Is returned to the default value when the process shifts to the first demonstration effect again via the second demonstration effect . Before SL volume control means it is adjustably configured in the predetermined range as a reference the default value,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustable range includes a range determined by an upper limit value larger than the default value and a lower limit value smaller than the default value when the default value is used as a reference .