JP6145739B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a slot machine (pachislot) and a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, for example, a slot machine is known as one of game machines. In this slot machine, when the reel is rotated by inserting a medal and operating the start lever, the role is determined internally by internal lottery, and the reel is stopped by operating the stop button. When a combination of symbols predetermined according to the internal determination is displayed, a combination is established. When a winning combination with payout of medals is established, a prescribed number of medals corresponding to the established winning combination are paid out.

  Among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine that outputs BGM according to the gaming state. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that can change BGM according to the number of occurrences of a special prize period.

JP 2012-135670 A

  However, in the past, since the effect of outputting BGM always continues to output BGM unilaterally, the game with BGM becomes rutted and there is a possibility that the player's willingness and expectation for the game may be impaired.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game table that eliminates the recreation of games with BGM.

  In order to achieve the above-described object, the gaming machine according to the present invention has, as one aspect thereof, a speaker, volume setting means for setting the volume of the sound output from the speaker, and an effect sound relating to the game via the speaker. Based on the volume set by the volume setting means, an effect control means for executing output control, and a gaming state setting means for setting any one gaming state from a plurality of gaming states. In the gaming table, the plurality of gaming states may include a first gaming state in which BGM is not output in a standby state in which a next game is not executed, and a BGM that is output in the standby state. The volume setting means includes a first volume setting means for setting an initial volume based on power-on, and the initial volume by the first volume setting means. After the setting, second volume setting means for setting the volume based on the player's operation, and third volume setting means for resetting the set volume based on the continuation state of the standby state, And the third volume setting means has a predetermined volume set by the second volume setting means when the first time has passed in the standby state in the first gaming state, The setting of the predetermined volume is reset to the initial volume, and the third volume setting means is the second game in which the predetermined volume is set by the second volume setting means. In the state, when the first time has passed in the standby state, the setting of the predetermined volume is maintained as it is, and includes a receiving means for receiving a predetermined operation from a player, the effect control means The second When the predetermined operation is received by the receiving unit when the speaker is outputting the BGM in the second gaming state in which the predetermined volume is set by the volume setting unit, When the second time has elapsed in a state where the BGM is muted, the control for ending the state where the BGM is muted is executed. The volume setting means of the second predetermined volume is set in the standby state in the state in which the BGM in the second gaming state in which the predetermined volume is set is muted. When the time elapses, the predetermined sound volume setting is maintained as it is.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to eliminate the recklessness of games involving BGM.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing an internal configuration of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a circuit block diagram of a control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a surface arrangement of symbols arranged on each reel of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, a diagram showing a type of a slot machine, a symbol combination, and a payout / operation. . FIG. 28B is an exterior diagram of an information display button of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 shows a user menu screen of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 shows a user menu screen of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 shows a user menu screen of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. In the BB gaming state of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, it is a timing chart which shows the output mode of BGM when a player changes BGM1 to BGM2. In the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a timing chart of the set volume V2 when a predetermined time TW has elapsed from the start of the game. 4 is a flowchart showing a main control unit main process flow of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of main control unit timer interrupt processing of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. Flow of first sub-control unit main process, first sub-control unit command input process, first sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, and first sub-control unit timer interrupt process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention It is a flowchart which shows. 14 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of standby processing in step S2005 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the rotary switch confirmation process of step S2302 of FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a flow of a game start process in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of a next medal insertion process and a settlement process in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the production information of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of error release processing and power-off processing of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the demonstration effect reservation process of step S2405 of FIG. 14, step S2804 of FIG.17 (b), step S2901 of FIG.19 (a), and step S3002 of FIG.19 (b). It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the information display button detection information update process of step S2303 of FIG.13 (d). It is a figure which shows typically the structure of the information display button detection information of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the information display button reception process of step S2007 of Fig.13 (a). It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the execution button determination process of step S3311 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the execution button corresponding | compatible process of step S3312 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the user menu screen process of step S3505 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the BGM selection screen process of step S3507 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the volume adjustment screen process of step S3509 of FIG. Flow of second sub-control unit main process, second sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, and second sub-control unit image control process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention It is a flowchart to show. 10 is a timing chart showing volume control when the BGM is changed in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a timing chart showing volume control when the volume is changed in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 12 is a timing chart showing volume control when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of a game in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 12 is a timing chart showing volume control when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of a game in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an external view of a pachinko according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a slot machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the slot machine 100, a game is started when a medal is inserted, and a medal is paid out according to the result of the game.

  A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown in FIG. 1), three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored. It is configured to rotate inside. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving means such as a stepping motor.

  In this embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by attaching the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display unit that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display means. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  Reel backlights (not shown) for illuminating individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 are arranged on the rear surfaces of the respective reels 110 to 112. It is desirable that the reel backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be irradiated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp that indicates an effective winning line. The effective pay line is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. There are 5 winning lines. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line is valid, and when two medals are betted, the upper horizontal winning line and the lower horizontal winning line are added 3 When a book is valid and three medals are bet, five lines including a right-down winning line and an upper-right winning line are valid as winning lines. Note that the number of winning lines is not limited to five. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line, the upper horizontal winning line, the lower horizontal winning line, and the lower right winning line The five winning lines and the upper right winning line may be valid as winning lines. Hereinafter, a valid winning line may be referred to as a valid line.

  The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been won internally in an internal lottery to be described later, or that a bonus game is in progress. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The medal insertion buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, every time the medal insertion button 130 is pressed, a maximum of three are inserted one by one. When the medal insertion button 131 is pressed, two are inserted, and when the medal insertion button 132 is pressed, 3 is inserted. A sheet is inserted. Hereinafter, the medal insertion button 132 is also referred to as a MAX medal insertion button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start is informed that the game can be started. The lamp 121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion port 141. It is. The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. In the present embodiment, the stored number display unit 125, the game information display unit 126, and the payout number display unit 127 are configured by a 7 segment (SEG) display unit.

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when a desired number of medals is inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate. The operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by the operation of the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Also, the reel that is the target of the first stop operation is referred to as the first stop reel, the reel that is the target of the second stop operation is the second stop reel, and the reel that is the target of the third stop operation is the third stop reel. Note that a light emitter may be provided in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and when the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter can be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed. The payment button 134 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted. The medal payout exit 155 is a payout exit for paying out medals.

  The information display button 146 is an operation for calling a user menu described later (for example, a menu for the user to set game history information of individual players, select a BGM, or adjust the volume). Button. The configuration and operation of the information display button 146 will be described later.

  Under the stop button unit 136, a title panel 162 for displaying a model name and pasting various certificate stamps is provided. The title panel lamp 164 is a lamp for lighting the title panel 162. At the lower part of the title panel 162, a medal payout opening 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided.

  The sound hole 181 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened outward in the horizontal direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) is displayed in front of the slot machine 100 (game). The structure appears on the person side).

  In addition, even if it is not a liquid crystal display device, it should just be comprised so that various effect images and various game information can be displayed, for example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

<Internal configuration>
2A is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 opened, and FIG. 2B is an enlarged view of the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 provided on the back side of the front door 102. FIG.

  The main body 101 is a box body that is surrounded by an upper surface plate 261, a left side plate 260, a right side plate 260, a lower surface plate 264, and a back plate 242 and has an open front surface. Inside the main body 101, a main control board storage case 210 in which a main control board (a board on which a main control unit 300 to be described later is mounted) is stored in a position where it does not overlap with the ventilation port 249 provided on the upper part of the back plate 242. And three reels 110 to 112 are arranged below the main control board storage case 210. The side panel 260 on the left side of the main control board storage case 210 and the reels 110 to 112, that is, the left side plate 260, contains a first sub control board (a board on which a first control unit 400 described later) is stored. A control board storage case 220 is provided. Further, an external concentrated terminal plate 248 that is connected to the main control board and outputs the information of the slot machine 100 to an external device is attached to the side plate 260 on the right side.

  The lower surface plate 264 is provided with a medal payout device 180 (device for paying out medals accumulated in the bucket), and has a power supply board above the medal payout device 180, that is, below the reels 110 to 112. A power supply device 252 is provided, and a power switch 244 is provided on the front surface of the power supply device 252. The power supply device 252 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the slot machine 100 into a direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and supplies it to each control unit and each device such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400. Furthermore, a power storage circuit (for example, a capacitor) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power source is cut off is provided. Yes.

  On the right side of the medal payout device 180, a medal auxiliary storage case 240 for storing medals overflowing from the medal payout device 180 is provided, and an overflow terminal is provided behind this (not shown). The power supply device 252 is provided with a power cord connecting portion for connecting a power cord 265, and the power cord 265 connected thereto extends to the outside through a power cord hole 262 provided in the back plate 242 of the housing 101. ing.

  The front door 102 is hinged to the left side plate 260 of the main body 101 via a hinge device 276, and an effect device 160 and a second control board (which controls the effect device 160) are provided above the symbol display window 113. Omission of illustration: a board on which a second control unit 500 described later is mounted), an upper speaker 272, and a volume adjusting rotary switch 290 are provided. Below the symbol display window 113 are provided a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, a passage 266 through which the medal passes when the medal selector 170 drops an illegal medal or the like on the medal tray 161. ing. Further, a bass speaker 277 is provided at a position corresponding to the sound hole 191. The volume adjustment rotary switch 290 is a switch for adjusting the volume output from the upper speaker 272 and the bass speaker 277 by the store clerk of the game store. The volume of the rotary switch 290 is divided into eight levels from 0 to 7 by rotating the knob in the horizontal direction. The level can be set. In other words, the store clerk of the game store can initially set the recommended sound volume level in consideration of the in-store environment and the playability of the game stand.

<Circuit configuration of control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel stop. ROM 306 for storing position, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, and the like , And WDT314. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 314b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312. The counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data. An interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 at every interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 314b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

  The basic circuit 302 includes a random number generation circuit 316 that is used as a hardware random number counter that fluctuates a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535, and a start signal output circuit 332 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When the activation signal is input from the activation signal output circuit 332, the CPU 304 starts game control (starts a main control unit main process described later).

  Further, the basic circuit 302 is provided with a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 is inserted from various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, and a medal slot 141 every interruption time). Medal medal acceptance sensor, start lever 135 sensor, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, settlement button 134 sensor, medal medal payout sensor paid out from medal payout device 180, index sensor for reel 110, The index sensor of the reel 111, the index sensor of the reel 112, etc.) are monitored.

  When the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, a signal indicating this detection is output to the random number generation circuit 316. Receiving this signal, the random number generation circuit 316 latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register that stores the random value used for the lottery.

  Two medal acceptance sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141 and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 and detect a start operation by the player. The stop button 137 sensor, the stop button 138 sensor, and the stop button 139 sensor are installed in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed in each of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, and the medals stored electronically in the RAM 308 are inserted as inserted medals into the game. Detecting the case input operation. The settlement button 134 sensor is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the medals stored electronically are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting a medal paid out by the medal payout device 180. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  The index sensor of the reel 110, the index sensor of the reel 111, and the index sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and each time a light shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes through L Become a level. When detecting this signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided on the reels 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180. A drive circuit 326 for driving a motor, and various lamps 338 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a game start lamp 121, a stored number indicator 125, a game information display 126, a payout number display 127, and a drive circuit 328 for driving the reel backlight 285).

  In addition, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is slotted into an information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400 and enables communication with the first sub control unit 400. The information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 can transmit a signal such as a command to the first sub control unit 400, but the first sub control A signal such as a command cannot be transmitted from the unit 400 to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that receives the control command transmitted from the main control unit 300 via the input interface and controls the entire first sub control unit 400 based on the control command. Yes. This basic circuit 402 is equipped with a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time, frequency, and the like. doing. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 stores a ROM 406 in which a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, data for controlling the lighting pattern of the backlight, various displays, and the like are stored. Provided.

  The CPU 404 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency dividing data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and speakers 272 and 277 are connected to the sound source IC 418 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls sound output from the amplifiers and speakers 272 and 277 in accordance with a command from the CPU 404. The sound source IC 418 is connected to an S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored. The audio data acquired from the ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is also provided with a drive circuit 422. Various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel lamp 164, etc.) are connected to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface. Is connected.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sensor circuit 432, and the CPU 404 monitors the state of the operation unit sensor 431 for each interrupt time. The operation unit sensor 431 is provided on the information display button 146 and detects pressing of the information display button 146. The operation unit sensor 431 is provided for each of the six buttons constituting the information display button 146, and detects pressing of each button.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. The second sub control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 controls the effect image display device 157, the shutter 163, and the like. Note that the second sub-control unit 500 may be configured by a plurality of control units such as a control unit that controls the effect image display device 157 and a control unit that controls the shutter 163.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 receives a control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface, and includes a basic circuit 502 that controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter for measuring time, frequency, and the like. A timer 512 is mounted. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The second sub control unit 500 is provided with a ROM 506 that stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub control unit 500, data for image display, and the like.

  The CPU 504 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 504 for each interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a drive circuit 530 for driving the shutter 163, and the shutter 163 is connected to the drive circuit 530 via an output interface. The drive circuit 530 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 504.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a sensor circuit 532, and a shutter sensor 538 is connected to the sensor circuit 532 via an input interface. The CPU 504 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 538 every interruption time.

  The second sub control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 534 (video display processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 536 are connected to the VDP 534 via a bus. The VDP 534 reads out image data and the like stored in the ROM 506 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 536, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

<Pattern arrangement>
A symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram in which the arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) is developed in a plane.

  A plurality of types of symbols (eight types in the present embodiment) shown on the right side of the same figure are arranged on each reel 110 to 112 by a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in the present embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, the “replay” symbol for the number 1 frame on the left reel 110, the “bell” symbol for the number 0 frame on the middle reel 111, and the “bell” symbol for the number 2 frame on the right reel 112. "Watermelon" design is arranged respectively.

  Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. Of the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the big bonuses (BB1, BB2) and the regular bonus (RB) are used as a combination for shifting to the bonus game, and the replay (replay) is a replay without newly inserting a medal. Each winning combination is sometimes distinguished from a winning combination and sometimes called an “acting combination”. However, in the “winning combination” in this embodiment, a big bonus, a regular bonus, and a replay that are operating combinations are included. included. In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an actuator not accompanied by a medal payout (without medal payout) is displayed on an active line, for example, a big bonus, regular Includes bonuses and replay wins.

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a big bonus (BB1, BB2), a regular bonus (RB), a small combination (cherry, watermelon, bell), and replay (replay). Needless to say, the type of winning combination is not limited to this and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  “Big Bonus (BB1, BB2)” (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “BB”) is a special combination (operating combination) in which a big bonus game (BB game), which is a special game, is started by winning a prize. . As for the corresponding symbol combinations, BB1 is “BB1 symbol (also referred to as white 7) −BB1 symbol—BB1 symbol”, and BB2 is “BB2 symbol (also referred to as blue 7) —BB2 symbol—BB2 symbol”. Further, flag carryover is performed for BB1 and BB2. That is, when BB1 and BB2 are won internally, a flag indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300), but even if BB1 and BB2 are not won in the game, a prize is won. Until then, the flag indicating the internal winning is maintained, and even after the next game, BB1 and BB2 are being internally selected, and the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 “white 7-white 7-white 7”, the symbol corresponding to BB2 The combination “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is in a state of winning a prize.

  The “regular bonus (RB)” is a special combination (operating combination) in which a regular bonus game (RB game) is started by winning. The corresponding symbol combination is “RB symbol (also called bonus) -RB symbol-RB symbol”. Note that the RB carries over the flag as well as the above-mentioned BB. However, in the big bonus game (BB game), the start of the big bonus game without having the start condition that the regular bonus game (RB game) is won internally or the symbol combination is displayed on the winning line. A regular bonus game may be set to automatically start such that when a regular bonus game is started later and one regular bonus game is completed, the next regular bonus game is immediately started.

  “A small role (cherry, watermelon, bell) (hereinafter sometimes referred to simply as“ cherry ”,“ watermelon ”,“ bell ”) is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, and the corresponding pattern As for combinations, cherry is “cherry symbol-ANY symbol-ANY symbol”, watermelon is “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol”, and bell is “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol”. Further, the corresponding payout number is as shown in the figure, with 4 cherries, 12 watermelons, and 8 bells. In the case of “cherry symbol-ANY symbol-ANY symbol”, the symbol of the left reel 110 may be a “cherry” symbol, and the symbol of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

  “Replay” is a winning combination (operating combination) in which a game can be performed without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning, and no medal is paid out. In addition, as for the corresponding symbol combination, the replay is “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol”.

  In the following description, a gaming state in which a big bonus game (BB game) is executed is referred to as a BB gaming state, and a gaming state other than the BB gaming state is referred to as a normal gaming state. The BB gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. Here, the advantage in the present embodiment is, specifically, that the game stand pays out with respect to the total number of game media used by the player as a bet amount when playing a game for a predetermined period. It refers to the ratio of the total number of game media, the so-called payout rate (the payout rate), and the BB game state has a higher medal payout rate than the normal game state. Further, in the present embodiment, “replay (replay)” in the BB gaming state is internally won and a winning game is adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in the BB gaming state, “replay (replay)” It is good also as the game nature which is not won internally.

  Here, an outline of the internal winning probability of the winning combination will be outlined.

  For the internal winning probability of each combination, the numerical data corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each combination is represented by the numerical data in the range of random values acquired in the internal lottery described later (in this embodiment, 65536). It is calculated by dividing by. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. In a winning combination internal lottery process to be described later, it is determined whether the random value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to any of the combinations, and the internal winning combination is determined. Actually, in this lottery data, settings 1 to 6 are prepared in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a clerk of the game shop can arbitrarily select and set any set value. .

<Information display button>
5A is an external perspective view of the information display button 146, and FIG. 5B is a top view of the information display button 146. As shown in FIG. 5, the information display button 146 includes a determination (call) button 146 </ b> O provided at the center, an upper selection button 146 </ b> U provided adjacent to the upper, lower, left, and right of the determination (call) button 146 </ b> O, The button 146D includes a left selection button 146L, a right selection button 146R, and a cancel button 146C provided on the right side of the right selection button 146R. In the present embodiment, the upper selection button button 146U, the lower selection button button 146D, the left selection button button 146L, and the right selection button button 146R are collectively referred to as a selection button 146S.

  The information display button 146 can accept operations (valid) during the period from the start of the game to the insertion of medals. Hereinafter, the information display button 146 can be operated (valid) during the period when the information display button can be operated (or valid), and the information display button 146 cannot be operated (when it is invalid) during the period when the information display button cannot be operated. Also called (or invalid) period. However, during the information display button operation impossible period other than the period from the start of the game to the medal insertion, if the medal is inserted and the start lever 135 is not pressed, the settlement button 134 is operated. In this case, the operation of the information display button 146 can be accepted, and the period from the operation of the settlement button 134 to the insertion of medals again becomes the information display button operable period. Note that the operation reception of the information display button 146 is possible (or valid) means that the operation reception of all six buttons included in the information display button 146 is possible (or valid). However, because the selection button 146S has its function, it is not possible to accept (validate) the operation until the user menu is displayed by operating the decision (call button) 146O.

  Note that the “game start” time in the present embodiment refers to the time when the previous (current) game ends and the current (next) game starts, and will be described later in the main control unit main process (see FIG. 11). ) When the game start process of step S102 is executed. Specifically, when “game start” is entered, a medal can be inserted.

<User menu>
The user menu of the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 6 shows a screen example when a password is entered in the user menu, FIG. 7 shows a case where BGM is selected in the user menu, and FIG. 8 shows a case where volume adjustment is performed in the user menu.

  Regarding the operation of the information display button 146, when the determination (calling) button 146O is first operated in the information display button operable period, the user menu is displayed. In this embodiment, the user menu displays and sets player information (for example, member registration, password input, QR code issuance, personal data clear, table data, BGM selection, volume adjustment) for individual players. It is a menu to do. FIG. 6 specifically shows a user menu screen. 6A is a user menu screen D1 in the initial state, FIG. 6B is a user menu screen D1 when the cursor is positioned on “password input”, and FIG. 6C is a password input screen D2. is there. That is, when the determination (calling) button 146O is operated during the information display button operable period, the screen shown in FIG. 6A is displayed. In the present embodiment, the user menu screen D1 refers to a screen on which a menu list is displayed as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, and the user menu includes the user menu screen D1 and the like. Each function screen of the user menu (for example, a password input screen D2 as shown in FIG. 6C, a BGM selection screen D3 in FIG. 7C described later, a volume adjustment screen D4 shown in FIG. 8C), etc. Used to mean including

  Here, the user menu of this embodiment will be outlined. In the user menu screen D1, in the case of a player whose membership is not registered, first, the decision (call) button 146O is operated in accordance with the membership registration. When member registration is selected in, a QR code (registered trademark) is issued (displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 157), so the member can access the mobile site by reading the issued QR code with a mobile phone terminal or the like. Register. After registering as a member, the personal game history is recorded in the slot machine 100 by inputting the password acquired from the mobile site into the slot machine 100 using the mobile phone terminal. ing. Then, after the game is finished, a QR code is issued (displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 157), and the mobile site is accessed by reading the issued QR code with a mobile phone terminal or the like. The game history of individual players will be managed. As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to manage the game history of individual players via the user menu.

  Next, after the user menu screen D1 is displayed, the selection button 146S is operated to move the cursor up and down, the desired menu is selected, and the selection (call) button 146O is operated to confirm the selection. For example, in the user menu screen D1 shown in FIG. 6, when “password input” is selected from the menu and the password is input, first, “member registration” is displayed on the initial screen (see FIG. 6A). After the cursor is positioned, the lower selection button 146D is operated to position the cursor at “password input”, and then the enter (call) button 146O is operated (see FIG. 6B). As a result, the password input screen D2 is displayed (see FIG. 6C). The cursor on the keyboard is moved to the position of the desired character by operating the selection button 146S, and the decision (call) button Operate 146O to sequentially enter passwords. When the entry of the 5-digit password is completed, the cursor is automatically moved to the “decision” position, and the decision (call) button 146O is operated to confirm the password entry.

  6A and 6B show a user menu in the normal gaming state, and the user cannot perform BGM selection (cannot be selected). This is because in the present embodiment, the gaming state in which BGM can be output is only the BB gaming state. That is, the BGM in the present embodiment is music indicating that the gaming state is set to the BB gaming state. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the user menu screen D1 of the present embodiment allows the cursor to be moved only by the upper selection button 146U and the lower selection button 146D.

  As described above, the determination (call) button 146O is a button having a function of calling a user menu and a function of determining an object on which the cursor is positioned in the displayed user menu. The selection button 146S is a button having a function of moving the cursor up / down / left / right in the displayed user menu (in other words, even if the selection button 146S is operated in a state where the user menu is not displayed) Operation is not accepted). The cancel button 146C is a button having a cancel function (returns to the user menu screen or positions the cursor at “delete” or “return”).

  In the present embodiment, the selection button 146S can be accepted when triggered by the display of the user menu. However, separately from this, when the decision (call) button 146O is accepted during the information display button operable period. The operation of the selection button 146S may be accepted. For example, when the enter (call) button 146O is operated during the information display button operable period, the enter (call) button pressing flag is set to ON, and the enter (call) button pressing flag is set to ON. In addition, the operation of the selection button 146S may be accepted.

  In the present embodiment, the user menu screen is displayed by giving an end instruction (selecting “End” from the user menu shown in FIG. 6) from the user menu screen D1 or by performing a medal insertion operation (bet operation). D1 can be closed (the user menu is hidden). In other words, the displayed user menu is not displayed when an instruction to hide the menu from the player is received, or when a game progress using a game medium is accepted.

  FIG. 7 is a screen transition diagram when “Select BGM” is selected on the user menu screen D1 and the BGM selection screen D3 is displayed. That is, after the cursor positioned at “member registration” on the user menu screen D1 in the initial state (see FIG. 7A) is operated by the lower selection button 146D and the cursor is positioned at “BGM selection”, This is a case where the enter (call) button 146O is operated (see FIG. 7B). In this case, since the BGM selection screen D3 is displayed (see FIG. 7C), the upper selection button 146U or the lower selection button 146D is selected from the BGM list in which a plurality of BGM names are arranged in an upper and lower row. Is operated to move the cursor up and down to select a desired BGM. The position of the initial cursor on the BGM selection screen D3 is a column of the currently selected BGM name. Finally, with the desired BGM selected, the enter (call) button 146O is operated to confirm the selected BGM.

  As a result, the BGM set on the BGM selection screen D3 is output from the speakers 272 and 277 thereafter.

  If the selected BGM is confirmed by operating the enter (call) button 146O, although not shown, a BGM decision screen (for example, the changed BGM name is displayed on the image display device 157 to indicate that the BGM has been decided. Displayed). The BGM determination screen is hidden by performing the next medal insertion operation (bet operation).

  Of course, since FIG. 7 shows the user menu screen D1 in the BB gaming state, the user can perform BGM selection. Further, the BGM selection screen D3 of the present embodiment is configured so that selectable BGMs increase in accordance with the player's game history (for example, three BGMs can be selected in FIG. 7C). However, a new BGM name is displayed in the “?” Area according to the game history, and the selectable BGM is increased). When the cancel button 146C is operated on the BGM selection screen D3, the previous screen, that is, the user menu screen D1 shown in FIG. 7B is displayed.

  FIG. 8 is a screen transition diagram when “Volume adjustment” is selected on the user menu screen D1 and the volume adjustment screen D4 is displayed. That is, after the cursor positioned at “member registration” on the user menu screen D1 in the initial state (see FIG. 8A) is operated by the down selection button 146D and the cursor is positioned at “volume adjustment”, This is a case where the enter (call) button 146O is operated (see FIG. 8B). In this case, since the volume adjustment screen D4 is displayed (see FIG. 8C), the left selection button 146L or the right selection button 146R is operated from the eight volume level meters extending in the horizontal direction. Move the cursor left and right to select the desired volume level. Note that the position of the initial cursor on the volume adjustment screen D4 is the currently set volume level. For example, after the slot machine 100 is turned on, if none of the users who have played in the slot machine 100 has adjusted the volume, the volume level set in the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 (see FIG. 2) is It is displayed as an initial value (if the store clerk has set the volume level of the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 to 3, volume level 3 is initially displayed on the volume adjustment screen D3). Finally, with the desired volume level selected, the enter (call) button 146O is operated to confirm the volume adjustment.

  Thus, the volume level set on the volume adjustment screen D4 is reflected, and the sound of the effect sound such as BGM and operation sound is output from the speakers 272 and 277. That is, in the present embodiment, the volume of the production sound can be changed from the volume level initially set by the store clerk of the game store to the volume level preferred by the player.

  Here, the volume of the effect sound of the present embodiment will be described. The volume is set to the sound source IC 418 by setting the output volume V3 determined by the integration of (1) the volume V1 of the audio data and (2) the set volume V2. It is supposed to be. Specifically, any one of five predetermined levels (0, 25, 50, 75, 100) is set for the volume V1 of the audio data included in the effect data, and the set volume V2 is set to any one of seven levels (0 to 7) that can be set by the above-described volume adjustment rotary switch 290 and the volume adjustment screen D4. The set volume V2 indicates the output ratio (0 to 100%) of the volume V1 of the volume data. For example, when the volume V1 of the audio data is 100 and the set volume V2 is 7 (= 100%). When the output volume V3 output from the speakers 272 and 277 is 100, the volume V1 of the audio data is 100, and the set volume V2 is 3 (= 50%), the output volume output from the speakers 272 and 277 V3 is 50. Further, even if the set volume V2 is 7 (= 100%), if the volume V1 of the audio data is 0, the output volume V3 output from the speakers 272 and 277 is 0, that is, the sound is muted.

  In the present embodiment, the BGM output mode when the BGM is changed on the BGM selection screen D3 described above and the standby state of the set volume V2 set on the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 and / or the volume adjustment screen D4 described above. Since there is a feature in volume control, this will be outlined below.

<Output form of BGM when BGM is changed>
First, the output mode of the BGM when the BGM is changed will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 shows a timing chart when the player changes the BGM on the BGM selection screen D3 of the user menu in the BB gaming state (see FIG. 7). Specifically, the BGM1 that is currently output is shown. Is changed to BGM2. FIG. 9 shows a timing chart of the next game when the re-game is not won in the current game.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when the determination (call) button 146O is operated in the information display button operable period, the time t1 when the user menu screen D1 is displayed (see FIG. 7A). ), The output of the currently output BGM1 is stopped.

  Then, BGM selection is performed on the user menu screen D1 (see FIG. 7B), BGM2 is selected on the BGM selection screen D3, and the selected BGM2 is determined (see FIG. 7C), and then the next medal is inserted. Until the operation time t2, the BGM output is stopped, that is, the BGM mute state continues. That is, even if the BGM selection screen D3 is changed to BGM2, the immediate BGM is not changed, but the changed BGM2 is output from the time t2 of the next medal insertion operation.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the BGM change is performed, the BGM output is changed by the player's operation not related to the progress of the game (specifically, the operation of the decision (call) button 146O for calling the user menu). Once the BGM silenced state is realized, the changed BGM output is output by the player's operation to advance the game (specifically, the next medal insertion operation such as the operation of the medal insertion button 132). Since it is performed, it is possible to take a breath at a player's timing in a game with BGM output, and to prevent the BGM from becoming rutted. That is, since it is possible to adjust the output stop and output start of the BGM at its own timing, the mood can be refreshed and the game can be tackled with a new mood. In addition, since the BGM determined to be changed is output in a mute state from the beginning of the song, the player can clearly listen to the start of the changed BGM.

  In the description using FIG. 9, the case where BGM1 is changed to BGM2, that is, the case where the currently output BGM is changed to a different BGM has been described, but the same BGM1 is selected again on the BGM selection screen D3. The same effect is obtained even when the BGM selection is not performed. That is, also in such a case, at the time t1 when the user menu is called, the BGM output is temporarily stopped, and the BGM output is started again from the time t2 when the medal insertion operation is performed. In the present embodiment, when the same BGM is selected again, the same BGM is output from the beginning of the song. Unlike this, when the same BGM is output again, it is temporarily stopped. You may make it output from a time.

<Volume setting when standby state has elapsed for a predetermined time>
Next, the set volume V2 when the standby state has elapsed for a predetermined time will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the standby state means (1) a state in which, when a re-game is not won in the current (previous) game, waiting for acceptance of a medal insertion operation for the next (current) game. Specifically, it means the time from the start of the next (this time) game to the time of the next (current) medal insertion. (2) If the game is won again in the current (previous) game, This is a state waiting for the start lever operation to be received, specifically, from the next time (this time) the game start to the next time (this time) the start lever operation.

  FIG. 10 is a timing chart of the set volume V2 when the standby state continues for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as a predetermined time TW. In this embodiment, 40 seconds) when the replay is not won in this game. The upper row shows the case where the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW from the start of the game in the BB gaming state, and the lower row shows the case where the standby state continues for the predetermined time TW from the start of the game in the normal gaming state. . In FIG. 10, the clerk of the game store initially sets the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 at the volume level 7, and then the player sets the volume level 7 that is initially set on the volume adjustment screen D4 (see FIG. 8). A case where the volume level is changed to 5 and the set volume V2 is currently set at the volume level 5 is shown. Although not shown in FIG. 10, in the normal game state, when the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW from the start of the game, a demonstration effect is executed.

  As described above, the BB gaming state is a gaming state in which BGM may be output in the standby state. As shown in FIG. 10, when the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW from the time t3 when the game is output in the state where the BGM is output, the set volume V2 set to the volume level 5 is the time when the predetermined time TW has elapsed. Volume level 1 is set from t4. It is intended to reduce noise inconvenience to surrounding players and to save power. If the next medal insertion operation is performed in a state where the set volume V2 is set to the volume level 1, the set volume V2 is changed from the time t5 of the medal insertion operation to the original set volume (the set volume before the change to the volume level 1). The volume level is changed to 5 which is V2). This is because when there is a high possibility that the same player will continue to play the game (for example, in the BB gaming state), it is preferable that the BGM is output at the volume level previously set by the player.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW in the BB gaming state, the set volume V2 of the BGM is temporarily reduced, but is set to the set volume V2 set by the player by the medal insertion operation. Since it returns, it is possible to enjoy the game comfortably at a sound volume optimum for the player while realizing power saving. Since the BB gaming state is an advantageous gaming state, even if the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW, it is determined that the same player will continue to play the game, and the previous volume level at which the player was playing Is to take over.

  In the present embodiment, when the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW in the BB gaming state, the set volume V2 of the BGM is set to the minimum output volume level 1. However, the noise level for the surrounding players is further disturbed. In consideration, the volume level may be set to 0 so that the BGM is muted.

  On the other hand, the normal gaming state is a gaming state in which BGM is not output in the standby state as described above. As shown in FIG. 10, when the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW from the start of the game in the state where BGM is not output, the set volume V2 set to the volume level 5 is the volume level initially set by the store clerk of the game shop 7 is changed.

  Since the normal gaming state is an unfavorable gaming state, if the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW, the player judges that the game has been stopped and returns to the default volume level It is. As a result, a player who has newly started a game on this gaming platform suffers inconvenience due to the volume level set by another player, for example, the volume of the effect sound accompanying the game is too low to play the effect sound. It is possible to listen to the effect sound at a volume level recommended by the game store without causing the player to miss the sound or causing the player to be surprised by the volume of the effect sound accompanying the game being too high.

  In the normal gaming state, when the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW from the start of the game, the demonstration effect is executed. However, the volume V1 of the audio data of the demonstration effect in this embodiment is 0. Even if the set volume V2 is changed to a volume (for example, volume 7) that is initially set by the volume adjustment rotary switch 290, the effect sound is not substantially output.

  Although not shown in FIG. 10, when the replay is won in this game, and the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW from the start of the game, the set volume V2 is as follows: become. (A) In the BB gaming state, when the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW from the start of the game, the set volume V2 set to the volume level 5 is the volume from the time t4 when the predetermined time TW has elapsed from the start of the game. Set to level 1. When the next start lever operation is performed in a state where the set volume V2 is set to the volume level 1, the set volume V2 is changed from the time when the start lever is operated to the original set volume (the set volume V2 before the change to the volume level 1). ) Is changed to a sound volume level of 5. That is, when a replay is won in the current game in the BB gaming state, the set volume is set when the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW as in the case where the replay is not won in the current game in the BB gaming state. Although the volume of V2 is reduced, the timing at which the set volume V2 is returned to the original volume level is different depending on whether or not a re-game is won in this game. On the other hand, (b) when the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW from the start of the game in the normal game state, unlike the case where the re-game is not won in this game, the set volume V2 is set to the initial setting. There is no return to the volume level. In this case, the demonstration effect is not executed.

From the above, the situation of the set volume V2 when the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW is summarized as follows.
(1) In the case where the player has not won the re-game in this game (a) In the BB game state (see FIG. 10 (a))
When the predetermined time TW has elapsed, the volume of the set volume V2 is reduced. The volume of the set volume V2 returns to the original set volume when the medal is inserted next time.
(B) In the normal gaming state (see FIG. 10 (b))
When the predetermined time TW has elapsed, the volume of the set volume V2 is initialized. Also, a demonstration production is executed.
(2) When winning the re-game in this game (a) In the BB game state (not shown)
When the predetermined time TW has elapsed, the volume of the set volume V2 is reduced. The volume of the set volume V2 returns to the original set volume when the start lever is operated next time.
(B) In normal gaming state (not shown)
Even if the predetermined time TW elapses, the volume of the set volume V2 is not initialized. Also, no demonstration production is performed.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, the main process of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit 300.

  Basic control of the game is performed mainly by the CPU 304 of the main controller 300, and the CPU 304 repeatedly executes the main process of the main controller shown in FIG.

  When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are made in step S101. In this initial setting, setting of a stack initial value to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of interrupt prohibition, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, operation permission to the WDT 314, and initial setting Set the value.

  In step S102, a game start process is executed. In the game start process, an error check regarding medal overflow in the medal auxiliary storage case 240, setting of an automatic trigger (SRB), updating of a bonus signal, setting of a prescribed number of medals, and preparation for transmission of a game start command indicating the start of the game are performed. Do. Further, when a re-game is won internally, the number of medals inserted in the previous game is set as the number of medals inserted.

  In step S103, medal insertion / start operation acceptance processing is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the insertion of the medal. In addition, preparation is made for transmitting a medal insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that when a re-win is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that it is not necessary for the player to insert medals. Also, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If it is determined that the start operation has been performed, the number of inserted medals is determined and the start lever 135 is operated with respect to the first sub-control unit 400. Prepare to send a start lever acceptance command indicating that.

  In step S104, the number of inserted medals is determined, and an effective winning line is determined.

  In step S105, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is acquired.

  In step S106, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the random number value acquired in step S104. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the condition device (flag) of the internal winning combination is activated (the winning combination flag is turned ON). Further, in this step S106, preparation is made for transmitting an internal lottery command indicating the result of the winning combination internal lottery to the first sub-control unit 400. For example, when a re-game (replay) is won internally, the internal lottery command indicating that the re-game (replay) is internally won is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400, and the winning combination internal lottery If the result is a loss (no winning combination), preparation for transmitting an internal lottery command indicating a loss to the first sub-control unit 400 is made.

  In step S107, reel stop data is selected based on the internal lottery result in step S106.

  In step S108, rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started. In step S108, preparation is made to transmit a reel rotation start command indicating that the reels 110 to 112 have started to rotate to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S109, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel stop data selected in step S106 is one of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop button. Stop based on. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S110. In step S109, for each stop operation, a stop button reception command related to the stop buttons 137 to 139 that have been stopped (specifically, for the first stop operation, the stop button reception 1 command, the second stop operation In response to the stop button reception 2 command and the third stop operation, the stop button reception 3 command) is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400. Reel stop command related to the stop position (specifically, a reel stop 1 command for the first stop reel, a reel stop 2 command for the second stop operation, and a reel stop for the third stop operation. 3 commands) is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S110, a winning determination is performed. Here, when a picture combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol” is aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that the watermelon symbol is won. Further, in this step S110, preparation is made for transmitting a display determination command indicating the result of the winning determination to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S111, a medal payout process is performed. In this medal payout process, if a winning combination with a payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out.

  In step S112, a game state control process is performed in which control for shifting the game state is performed. For example, in the case of winning a BB (big bonus), preparation is made so that the BB gaming state can be started from the next time. In step S112, preparation is made for transmitting a gaming state command indicating the gaming state. For example, when the gaming state is the BB gaming state, preparation is made for transmitting a gaming information command indicating the BB gaming state.

  Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described processing, the game proceeds.

  The various commands prepared in the above steps are transmitted in a command setting transmission process (step S1006 in FIG. 12) of the main control unit timer interrupt process described later.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, a main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 1.5 ms), and the main control unit timer is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. Interrupt processing is executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S1001, timer interrupt start processing is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S1002, the WDT is counted periodically (to prevent detection of processing abnormality) so that the WDT 314 count value exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interruption occurs. In the embodiment, the restart is performed once in about 1.5 ms which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S1003, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and various sensors 318 (for example, door opening / closing) are stored in the RAM 308. Each sensor 294, setting key switch sensor, reset switch sensor, etc.) is stored in a signal state storage area provided separately.

  In step S1004, various game processes are performed. Specifically, an interrupt status is acquired (various interrupt statuses are acquired based on signals from various sensors 318), and processing according to this status is performed. For example, if the interrupt status is in the medal insertion process, the medal insertion acceptance process is performed. If the interrupt status is in the payout process, the medal payout process is performed.

  In step S1005, timer update processing is performed. Various timers are updated for each time unit.

  In step S1006, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, start lever reception command, internal lottery command, rotation start command for starting rotation of reels 110 to 112, stop button for receiving operation of stop buttons 137 to 139 A reception command, a stop position information command accompanying a stop process of the reels 110 to 112, a payout number command and a payout end command accompanying a medal payout process, etc.), bits 0 to 10 are command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type). It is composed.

  The first sub-control unit 400 can determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, it is possible to determine the content of the effect control.

  In step S1007, external signal output processing is performed. In this external signal output process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 652 that is separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step S1008, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S1003 are read, the presence / absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality, etc. are monitored, and an error is detected. Performs error handling. Further, according to the current gaming state, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 338, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set.

  In step S1009, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. If the low voltage signal is on (when the power supply is detected to be shut off), the process proceeds to step S1011. If the low voltage signal is off (when the power supply is not shut off), the process proceeds to step S1010.

  In step S1010, various processes for ending the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S1001 is set in each original register. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S1011, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as input / output port initialization is performed. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
The process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4B is a flowchart of command input processing of the first sub-control unit 400, and FIG. 4C is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. These are the flowcharts of the timer interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400. FIG.

  When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S2001. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S2002, it is determined whether or not the main process timer variable is 5 or more, and this process is repeated until the main process timer variable becomes 5. When the main process timer variable becomes 5 or more, the process proceeds to step S2003. To do.

  In step S2003, 0 is assigned to the main process timer variable.

  In step S2004, it is determined whether or not the standby process timer variable is 0. If the standby process timer variable is 0, the process proceeds to step S2005. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2006.

  In step S2005, standby processing (details will be described later) is executed. In the standby processing, the demonstration production is reserved and the production sound volume is reduced.

  In step S2006, a first sub control unit command input process (details will be described later) is performed. In the first sub control unit command input process, it is determined whether or not a command is received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S2007, information display button reception processing (details will be described later) for determining whether to accept the operation of the information display button 146 is performed.

  In step S2008, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S2006, the effect data is read from the ROM 406 based on the result of each event process (for example, effect setting process, gaming state control process, etc.) corresponding to this command. When the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data of each effect device (speaker, lamp, liquid crystal image display device, shutter, etc.) is updated.

  In step S2009, a sound control process is performed. In the sound control process, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S2008, this command is output to the sound source IC 418. As for the volume, as described above, the value of the output volume V3 determined by the integration of the volume V1 of the audio data and the set volume V2 is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step S2010, lamp control processing is performed. In the lamp control process, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read in step S1005, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S2011, an information output process is performed. In the information output process, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S2008, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S2002. As a result, the set control command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500.

  Next, the first sub control unit 400 command input process will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub control unit 400 command input process is a flowchart showing the flow of the first sub control unit 400 command input process in step S2006 of FIG.

  In step S2101, it is determined whether there is an unprocessed command in the command storage area of the RAM 408. If there is an unprocessed command, the process proceeds to step S2102, and if there is no unprocessed command, the first sub-control unit 400 command input process is terminated.

  In step S2102, the process jumps to a process corresponding to an unprocessed command. For example, when the unprocessed command is a game start command, the game start process (details will be described later), and when the unprocessed command is a medal insertion command, the next medal insertion process (details will be described later), start lever reception In the case of a time command, processing at the time of receiving a start lever (explanation is omitted), in the case of an internal lottery command, processing at the time of internal lottery (explanation is omitted), and in the case of a stop button 1 to 3 receiving command, a stop button 1-3 processing at the time of acceptance (explanation is omitted), in the case of a display determination command, processing at the time of display determination (explanation is omitted), in the case of a gaming state command, processing at the time of gaming state control (explanation is omitted), settlement In the case of a command, processing at the time of settlement (details will be described later), in the case of an error cancellation command, processing at the time of error cancellation (details will be described later), and in the case of a command at power-off, processing at power-off ( Properly it jumps to be described later). The settlement command is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400 when the settlement button 134 is operated, when the error cancellation command is operated for error cancellation, and when the power is turned off, when the power is turned off.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S2201 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is performed by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S2301, timer variable update processing is performed. In the timer variable update process, the main process timer variable and the standby process timer variable are updated. Specifically, 1 is added to the value of the main process timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S2002 in the first sub control section main process shown in FIG. To do. Accordingly, in step S2002, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 5 or more every 10 ms (2 ms × 5). Further, 1 is subtracted from the value of the standby process timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S2004 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. . Here, since the initial value 2000 is set for the standby process timer variable in a game start process (see FIG. 16) described later, in step S2003, the value of the standby process timer variable is determined to be zero. This is 40 seconds after the start of the game (2 ms × 2000). That is, the standby process timer variable is a timer variable that measures the predetermined time TW from the start of the game described above.

  In step S2302, a rotary switch confirmation process (described later in detail) for confirming whether or not the set value of the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 has been changed is executed.

  In step S2303, information display button detection information update processing (details will be described later) for updating the information display button detection information is executed.

  In step S2304, an effect random number update process is performed.

<Standby processing>
Next, standby processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the standby process in step S2005 of FIG. The standby process is a process executed when the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW from the start of the game. In the present embodiment, the predetermined time TW is 40 seconds.

  In step S2401, it is determined whether the volume down flag is ON. Here, the volume down flag is a flag indicating whether or not to reduce the volume of the effect sound when the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW. Specifically, the volume down flag is set based on the production type of the production data. For example, when the production type is production data with volume down, the volume down flag is ON and the production data with the production type is no volume down. In this case, the volume down flag is set to OFF (see steps S2608 to 2610 in FIG. 16 described later). In the present embodiment, the production data whose production type is volume down is only the production data in the BB gaming state. If the volume down flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S2406. If the volume down flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S2402.

  In step S2402, it is determined whether the standby process execution flag is ON. Here, the standby process execution flag is a flag indicating whether or not the demonstration effect is executed when the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW. Specifically, in the current game, a re-game is won. If not, the standby process execution flag is set to ON. If the game is replayed (replay) in the current game, the standby process execution flag is set to OFF (see steps S2603 and S2607 in FIG. 16). That is, in the present embodiment, when the replay (replay) is not won in the current game in the normal game state, and the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW (a predetermined time TW has elapsed from the start of the game). If the next medal insertion operation is not performed), the demonstration effect is executed and the replay (replay) is won in the current game in the normal game state, and the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW. In such a case (when the next start lever operation is not performed even after a predetermined time TW has elapsed since the start of the game), the demonstration effect is not executed. If the standby process execution flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S2403, and if the standby process execution flag is OFF, the standby process ends.

  In step S2403, the standby process execution flag is reset to OFF.

  In step S2404, the volume discard flag is set to ON. The volume discard flag is a flag indicating whether or not to discard the volume level of the currently set volume V2 and set the volume level of the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 to the volume level of the set volume V2. When the volume level of the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 is set to the volume level of the set volume V2, the volume discard flag is turned ON, and the volume level of the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 is not set to the volume level of the set volume V2. Sets the volume discard flag to OFF.

  In step S2405, demonstration effect reservation processing (details will be described later) for setting demonstration effect effect reservation information is executed.

  On the other hand, in step S2406, the volume down flag is reset to OFF.

  In step S2407, the value of the set sound volume storage area (hereinafter referred to as storage area 1) of the RAM 408 is changed to 1. The storage area 1 is a storage area for storing the set volume V2, and changing the value of the storage area 1 to 1 means setting the volume level of the set volume V2 to the volume level 1. That is, when the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW in the BB gaming state (both when the player has won a replay in the current game and when he has not won the regame), the volume level of the set volume V2 is set to the volume level. 1 is set (see the upper part of FIG. 10).

  Here, the storage area related to the volume of the RAM 408 will be outlined. As described above, the storage area 1 is a storage area for storing the set volume V2. The user volume storage area (hereinafter referred to as storage area 2) is a storage area in which the volume level of the user volume VY set and determined by the player on the volume adjustment screen D4 (see FIG. 8) is stored. For example, when the player sets and determines the volume level 5 on the volume adjustment screen D4, the value of the storage area 2 is 5. The initial value of the storage area 2 is the value of the volume level of the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 when the slot machine 100 is turned on. When the set volume V2 is changed on the volume adjustment screen D4, the storage area 2 The value of is updated with the changed volume level. Even if the player changes the volume level on the volume adjustment screen D4, if the value is not determined, the value of the storage area 2 is not changed. That is, the value of the storage area 2 is changed when the volume adjustment is confirmed on the volume adjustment screen D4.

  The rotary switch volume storage area (hereinafter referred to as storage area 3) is a storage area for storing the volume level of the rotary switch volume VR set by the volume adjustment rotary switch 290. For example, when the volume level of the rotary switch 290 for volume adjustment is set to volume 7 by a store clerk at a game store, the value in the storage area 3 is 7.

  Although details will be described later in the processing flow, when the volume level of the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 is changed, the changed volume level is stored in the storage area 3, and the storage area 2 and the storage volume are also stored. It is also stored in area 1. That is, the rotary switch volume VR, the user volume VY, and the set volume V2 are overwritten with the changed volume level of the volume adjustment rotary switch 290, respectively. In the normal game state, when the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW from the start of the game and the set volume V2 is returned to the volume level of the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 (see the lower part of FIG. 10), the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 The volume level is stored in the storage area 3 and is also stored in the storage area 2 and the storage area 1. That is, the rotary switch volume VR, the user volume VY, and the set volume V2 are overwritten with the volume level of the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 that is initially set by the store clerk of the game shop.

<Rotary switch confirmation process>
Next, the rotary switch confirmation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the rotary switch confirmation processing in step S2302 of FIG. Since the rotary switch confirmation process is one process of the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process, it is executed every predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms).

  In step S2501, it is determined whether or not the volume adjustment (volume change) of the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 has been performed. When the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 is operated by the store clerk of the game store to adjust the volume, the process proceeds to step S2502, and otherwise the rotary switch confirmation process is terminated.

  In step S2502, the storage area 3 is overwritten with the volume level value of the volume adjusting rotary switch 290.

  In step S2503, the storage area 2 is overwritten with the value of the storage area 3.

  In step S2404, storage area 1 is overwritten with the value of storage area 2.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the volume level of the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 is changed by a store clerk of the game store, the storage areas 1 to 3 are based on the changed volume level value of the volume adjustment rotary switch 290. The value of 3 is updated for each. For example, when the volume level of the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 is changed to the volume level 5 by a store clerk at a game store, 5 is stored in each of the storage areas 1 to 3 (set volume V2, user volume VY And the volume level of the rotary switch volume VR becomes volume level 5).

  Note that in the rotary switch confirmation process at the time of power-on (the first rotary switch confirmation process after power-on), YES is determined in step S2501, and the processes in steps S2502 to S2504 are executed. That is, when the power is turned on, the values in the storage areas 1 to 3 are updated based on the value of the volume level of the volume adjustment rotary switch 290.

<Processing at game start>
Next, a game start process will be described with reference to FIG. The game start process is an event process that is executed when the unprocessed command is a game start command in step S2102 of FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the game start process.

  In step S2601, the initial value 2000 is set in the standby process timer variable. That is, 2000 is stored in the standby processing timer variable storage area. As described above, the standby processing timer is a timer that monitors the time of the standby state, and a predetermined time TW (time 40 seconds corresponding to the initial value 2000) elapses from the start of the game based on the standby processing timer. When it is determined that it has been performed, standby processing (step S2005 in FIG. 13) is executed.

  In step S2602, it is determined whether or not a re-game is won in the previous game. If a re-game has won in the previous game, the process proceeds to step S2607. If a re-game has not won in the previous game, the process proceeds to step S2603.

  In step S2603, since the re-game was not won in the previous game, the standby process execution flag is set to ON.

  In step S2604, the game medal insertion possible lamp 124 is turned on to indicate that a game medal can be inserted.

  In step S2605, the operation reception of the information display button 146 is set to be enabled (valid). That is, the information display button operable period is started. As described above, in this embodiment, when the re-game is not won in the previous game, the operation of the information display button 146 can be accepted from the start of the current game, and when the re-game is won in the previous game. The operation of the information display button 146 cannot be accepted.

  In step S2606, the enter (call) button 146O is turned on. The lighting of the decision (call) button 146O indicates that the operation can be accepted for the decision (call) button 146O, that is, the information display button operation period, and the decision (call) button 146O is unlit. ) Button 146O cannot accept operations (invalid), that is, the information display button operation is disabled.

  In step S2607, since a re-game was won in the previous game, the standby process execution flag is set to OFF.

  In step S2608, it is determined whether or not the effect type of the effect data set in the previous game is “volume down”. If the effect type of the effect data is volume down, the process proceeds to step S2609; otherwise, the game start process is terminated.

  In step S2609, since the effect type of the effect data is volume down, the volume down flag is set to ON.

  In step S2610, the standby process flag is set to OFF.

<Next medal insertion process>
Next, the next medal insertion process will be described with reference to FIG. The next medal insertion process is an event process executed when the unprocessed command is a medal insertion command in step S2102 of FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of processing at the next medal insertion.

  Here, the effect data will be described with reference to FIG. The production data is scenario information related to a group of productions (production patterns) created in a story in advance, and is assigned to each event (when a predetermined condition is established such as when a command is received from the main control unit 300). It consists of production instruction information. The production instruction information is information referred to at each event, and the first sub-control unit 400 executes the production based on the production instruction information. In other words, the production instruction information is data in which what is to be done with which device in order to perform one production. The effect data is determined by an internal lottery process executed when an internal lottery command is received, and is set for reservation. Specifically, the determined effect data (a group of effect instruction information for each event) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram schematically showing an example of effect data (hereinafter referred to as effect data A) that is reserved. As shown in FIG. 18, the production data includes the current game's internal lottery, the start of reel rotation of the current game, the reception of each stop button, the display determination, the game state update, and the medal of the next game. It is data to which production instruction information is assigned at the time of insertion and until the next game start lever is operated (the processing at the time of next medal insertion shown in FIG. 17A is the processing at the time of medal insertion of the next game. Shown). Specifically, the effect data A is effect information for outputting BGM1 in the BB gaming state, and the effect type is “volume down”. FIG. 18 shows a change in the effect information A when BGM1 is changed to BGM2, and shading indicates the effect instruction information that has been executed (the change of BGM will be described in detail later).

  As shown in FIG. 18A, the production data A is assigned production instruction information of “start sound” at the time of internal lottery (when the internal lottery command is received), and at the time of the first stop operation (reception of the stop button reception 1 command) At the time of the second stop operation (when the stop button reception 2 command is received), the direction instruction information of the “stop sound A” is assigned at the time of the third stop operation ( It is the production information to which the production instruction information of “stop sound A” is assigned when the stop button reception 3 command is received). The production is executed at the time of each event according to the reserved production information, but a condition that depends on the player's stop operation is established (winning a payout role, winning a bonus role, For each event for which the condition is satisfied, the production instruction information is additionally set for each event, and an effect corresponding to the condition depending on the player's stop operation is performed (for example, payout sound) , Sound output of bonus winning congratulatory sound, tempting sound, etc.).

  Returning to FIG. 17A, in step S2701, the production instruction information is additionally set. For example, production instruction information for outputting a medal insertion sound is added. In the effect data A shown in FIG. 18C, effect instruction information of “insert sound” is additionally allocated at the next medal insertion (when the next medal insertion command is received).

  In step S2702, the storage area 1 is overwritten with the value of the storage area 2. For example, when the user volume VY is set to the volume level 3 and 3 is stored in the storage area 2, 3 is stored in the storage area 1, so the set volume V2 becomes the volume level 3.

  In step S2703, it is determined whether there is production instruction information. If there is performance instruction information, the process proceeds to step S2704, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2705.

  In step S2704, the production instruction information for the next medal insertion is reserved in the queue. For example, in the effect data A shown in FIG. 18, the effect instruction information of “input sound” is reserved in the cue, so in the sound control process of the first sub-control unit 400 (step S2009 in FIG. 13A), input is performed. Sound is output.

  In step S2705, the operation reception of the information display button 146 is set to impossible (invalid). That is, the information display button operable period ends, and the information display button disabled period starts.

  In step S2706, the illuminated determination (call) button 146O is turned off.

<Processing at checkout>
Next, the adjustment processing will be described with reference to FIG. The settlement processing is event processing that is executed when the unprocessed command is a settlement command in step S2102 of FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of adjustment.

  In step S2801, the operation reception of the information display button 146 is set to be enabled (valid). That is, the information display button operable period is started.

  In step S2802, the enter (call) button 146O is lit.

  In step S2803, the volume discard flag is set to ON.

  In step S2804, in order to execute the demonstration effect when the settlement process is executed, a demonstration effect reservation process (details will be described later) for setting effect data for executing the demonstration effect is performed.

  In step S2805, other processes related to the settlement process are executed.

<Processing at error release>
Next, with reference to FIG. 19A, the error canceling process will be described. The error release process is an event process that is executed when the unprocessed command is an error release command in step S2102 of FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of error canceling processing.

  In step S2901, in order to execute a demonstration effect at the time of error cancellation, a demonstration effect reservation process (details will be described later) for setting and setting effect data for executing the demonstration effect is performed.

  In step S2902, other processing at the time of error cancellation is executed.

<Processing at power-off>
Next, the power-off process will be described with reference to FIG. The power-off process is an event process that is executed when the unprocessed command is a power-off command in step S2102 of FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing when the power is turned off.

  In step S3001, the volume discard flag is set to ON.

  In step S3002, in order to execute a demonstration effect when the power is turned off, a demonstration effect reservation process (details will be described later) for setting and setting effect data for executing the demonstration effect is performed.

  In step S3003, other processing when the power is turned off is executed.

<Demo production reservation process>
Next, the demonstration effect reservation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the demonstration effect reservation process in step S2405 in FIG. 14, step S2804 in FIG. 17B, step S2901 in FIG. 19A, and step S3002 in FIG. 19B.

  In step S3101, it is determined whether the volume discard flag is ON. If the volume discard flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S3102. If the volume discard flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S3106. More specifically, when the demonstration effect reservation process is executed in the standby process, the adjustment process, and the power-off process, the volume discard flag is ON, so the process proceeds to step S3102 and the error cancellation process is performed. When the demonstration effect reservation process is executed, the volume discard flag is OFF, and the process proceeds to step S3106.

  In step S3102, the volume discard flag is reset to OFF.

  In step S 3103, the volume level value of the volume adjusting rotary switch 290 is overwritten in the storage area 3.

  In step S3104, the storage area 2 is overwritten with the value of the storage area 3.

  In step S3105, storage area 1 is overwritten with the value of storage area 2.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the volume discard flag is ON, the values in the storage areas 1 to 3 are updated based on the volume level value of the volume adjustment rotary switch 290, respectively. For example, when the volume level of the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 is set to the volume level 5, 5 is stored in each of the storage areas 1 to 3 (the set volume V2, the user volume VY, and the rotary switch volume VR). The volume level of each becomes volume level 5).

  In step S3106, demonstration reservation information for demonstration production is set. Note that the volume V1 of the audio data of the demonstration effect according to the present embodiment is 0 (more precisely, the volume V1 is 0 for both CH1 (stereo) and CH2 (monaural)), so that the sound is muted during the demonstration effect.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the demonstration effect reservation process is executed during the standby process, the settlement process, and the power-off process, the current set volume V2 is set to the default volume level (the amusement shop clerk adjusts the volume). Even if the recommended volume level set by the rotary switch 290 is changed, the set volume V2 is returned to the initial volume level. In particular, in this embodiment, since the volume level is changed in the demonstration effect reservation process in the power-off process, even if the player adjusts the volume on the volume adjustment screen D4, There is no need for the store clerk to return to the default volume level. On the other hand, for example, when the demonstration effect reservation process is executed during the error canceling process such as when a hopper error or a door opening error that occurs when the player is playing a game is canceled, Since there is no change, the volume level set by the player is maintained, and the player does not have the trouble of resetting the volume level.

<Information display button detection information update processing>
Next, the information display button detection information update process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the information display button detection information update process in step S2303 of FIG.

  Here, before explaining the flow of processing shown in FIG. 21, information display button detection information will be explained with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of the information display button detection information.

  The information display button detection information is 2-byte information related to detection of pressing of the information display button 146, and is stored in the information display button detection information storage area of the RAM 408.

  Specifically, the upper 1 byte is information on pressing each of the six buttons of the information display button 146. The pressed information is information indicating whether the button is in a pressed state or a non-pressed state. In this embodiment, “1” is displayed when the button is pressed (the port of the button is ON), and the button is not pressed (the button is pressed). "0" is set in the case of the port of (OFF). As shown in FIG. 22, bit 0 is the upper selection button 146U, bit 1 is the lower selection button 146D, bit 2 is the left selection button 146L, bit 3 is the right selection button 146R, bit 4 is the decision (selection button) 146O, bit 5 is assigned information of pressing the cancel button 146C.

  Further, the lower 1 byte is switching information for each of the six buttons of the information display button 146. The switching information is information indicating whether the pressed / non-pressed state of the button has been switched. In the present embodiment, the switching information indicates whether the pressed / non-pressed state has changed since the previous timer interruption. “1” if there is a change (when the button port is OFF → ON, or ON → OFF), if there is no change (the button port is OFF → OFF or ON) “→” is set to “0”. Similarly to the upper 1 byte, bit 0 is the upper selection button 146U, bit 1 is the lower selection button 146D, bit 2 is the left selection button 146L, bit 3 is the right selection button 146R, bit 4 is the decision (selection button) 146O, bit 5 is assigned switching information of the cancel button 146C. In the following, the pressed state is also referred to as an ON state, and the non-pressed state is also referred to as an OFF state.

  Returning to FIG. 21, in step S3201, the information display button detection information pressing information stored in the information display button detection information storage area of the RAM 408 is acquired (pressing information in the previous first sub-control unit timer interrupt process). The acquired pressing information is saved in the previous pressing information storage area of the RAM 408 as the previous pressing information.

  In step S3202, the port state (ON state / OFF state) of each button of the information display button 146 is acquired, and information display button detection information of the RAM 408 is acquired based on the acquired port state of each button of the information display button 146. The pressing information of the information display button detection information stored in the storage area is updated. Specifically, if the port state of the predetermined button of the information display button 146 is ON, “1” is set in the bit string corresponding to the predetermined button, and “0” is set in the bit string corresponding to the predetermined button if the state is OFF. Overwrite and update.

  In step S3203, the saved previous press information is compared with the updated press information for each button of the information display button 146.

  In step S3204, the switching information stored in the information display button detection information storage area of the RAM 408 is updated based on the comparison in step S3203. Specifically, as a result of the comparison, switching information is generated for each button of the information display button 146, and the generated switching information is overwritten and updated. For example, when the previous pressing information regarding the upper selection button 146U is “0” and the pressing information is “1”, the switching information “1” regarding the upper selection button 146U is generated. Further, when the previous pressing information regarding the determination (selection button) 146O is “0” and the pressing information is “0”, the switching information “0” regarding the determination (selection button) 146O is generated.

  Note that the information display button detection information update process shown in FIG. 21 is one process of the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process executed at a predetermined cycle (once every 2 ms in this embodiment). The button detection information is obtained every interrupt time regardless of whether the operation of the information display button 146 can be accepted (whether it is the information display button operation period or the information display button operation period). Updated. That is, detection of pressing / non-pressing of the information display button 146 is always performed.

<Information display button reception processing>
Next, the information display button reception process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the information display button reception process in step S2007 of FIG.

  In step S3301, it is determined whether or not an operation for the information display button 146 can be accepted (valid) (whether or not it is an information display button operation enabled period). If the operation reception for the information display button 146 is possible (valid), the process proceeds to step S3302, and if the operation reception for the information display button 146 is impossible (invalid), the information display button reception process is terminated. .

  In step S3302, information display button detection information stored in the RAM 408 is acquired.

  In step S3303, it is determined whether all six buttons are in the OFF state based on the pressed information of the acquired information display button detection information. If all the six buttons are in the OFF state, the information display button reception process is terminated, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3304.

  In step S3304, based on the acquired information display button detection information switching information, it is determined whether or not there is a change in the ON / OFF state of any of the information display buttons 146. If there is a change in the ON / OFF state of any button, the process proceeds to step S3305; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3308.

  In step S3305, 350 is set as the long press detection determination value. Here, the long press detection determination value is a threshold value for determining long press of the information display button 146, and 350 means 350 ms (as shown in FIG. 13A, the information display button reception processing is performed). This is a loop process executed every 10 ms). That is, in this embodiment, when any button has a state change, 350 ms is set as a threshold value, and it is determined that there is a long press when a time equal to or greater than the threshold value has elapsed. This is a measure for determining that a continuous press within a predetermined time (350 ms in the present embodiment) is a single press and preventing a player from determining a long press and an unintentional press as a long press. Accordingly, it is possible to accurately determine the difference between pressing the selection button 146S that is permitted to be pressed once and pressing the button once.

  In step S3306, a button whose state has changed from the OFF state to the ON state is acquired based on the switching information of the acquired information display button detection information. If there is no button whose state has changed from the OFF state to the ON state, no acquisition is made.

  In step S3307, based on the button information acquired in step S3306, it is determined whether there is a button that has changed from the OFF state to the ON state. If there is a button whose pressed state has changed from the OFF state to the ON state, the process proceeds to step S3311, and if not, the information display button reception process ends.

  On the other hand, in step S3308, since any of the buttons is kept pressed (the ON state is maintained), the long press detection determination value is decremented by 10. Here, 10 subtraction of the long press detection determination value means 10 ms subtraction.

  In step S3309, it is determined whether or not the subtracted long press detection determination value is zero. If the subtracted long press detection determination value is 0, the process proceeds to step S3310. If not, the information display button reception process ends.

  In step S3310, 50 is set as the long press detection determination value, and the process proceeds to step S3311. Here, the long press detection determination value of 50 means 50 ms. That is, when it is determined that the button is long-pressed, the execution button determination process described later is not executed every time in the information display button reception process, but after any button has changed in its pressed / non-pressed state. The execution button determination process is executed only when 350 ms elapses or when {350 + 50 × n (n is a natural number)} ms elapses.

  In step S3311, an execution button determination process (details will be described later) for determining an execution button from the information display buttons 146 is performed.

  In step S3312, processing corresponding to the function of the execution button determined in step S3311 is executed.

<Execution button decision processing>
Next, the execution button determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the execution button determination process in step S3311 of FIG.

  In step S3401, it is determined whether only the upper selection button 146U is in the ON state (bit 0 of the pressing information in FIG. 22 is 1) based on the pressing information of the acquired information display button detection information. If only the upper selection button 146U is in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S3402, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3403.

  In step S3402, only the upper selection button 146U is pressed, so the upper selection button 146U is determined as an execution button.

  In step S3403, based on the pressed information of the acquired information display button detection information, it is determined whether only the lower selection button 146D is in the ON state (bit 1 of the pressed information in FIG. 22 is 1). If only the lower selection button 146D is in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S3404. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3405.

  In step S3404, since only the lower selection button 146D is pressed, the lower selection button 146D is determined as an execution button.

  In step S3405, based on the pressing information of the acquired information display button detection information, it is determined whether only the left selection button 146L is in the OFF state (bit 2 of the pressing information in FIG. 22 is 1). If only the left selection button 146L is in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S3406. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3407.

  In step S3406, only the left selection button 146L is pressed, so the left selection button 146L is determined as an execution button.

  In step S3407, based on the pressed information of the acquired information display button detection information, it is determined whether only the right selection button 146R is in the ON state (bit 3 of the pressed information in FIG. 22 is 1). If only the right selection button 146R is in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S3408; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3409.

  In step S3408, since only the right selection button 146R is pressed, the right selection button 146R is determined as an execution button.

  In step S3409, based on the pressed information of the acquired information display button detection information, only the decision (call) button 146O or the cancel button 146C is in the ON state (only bit 4 or 5 of the pressed information in FIG. 22 is 1). Determine whether or not. If only the enter (call) button 146O or the cancel button 146C is in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S3411. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3410.

  In step S3410, since two or more buttons are pressed simultaneously, the execution button is determined as “none”.

  In step S3411, it is determined whether the pressed information of the acquired information display button detection information matches the switching information. If the pressed information of the acquired information display button detection information matches the switching information, the process proceeds to step S3413. If not, the process proceeds to step S3412. Here, when only the enter (call) button 146O or the cancel button 146C is in the ON state and the pressing information of the acquired information display button detection information matches the switching information, the enter (call) button 146O or the cancel button 146C Indicates that the button is not long-pressed, the decision (call) button 146O or the cancel button 146C is in the ON state, and the pressed information of the acquired information display button detection information does not match the switching information. A case where the long press of the 146O or the cancel button 146C is shown.

  In step S3412, only the enter (call) button 146O or the cancel button 146C is pressed for a long time, so the execution button is determined to be “none”.

  In step S3413, based on the pressed information of the acquired information display button detection information, it is determined whether only the determination (call) button 146O is in the ON state (bit 4 is 1). If only the enter (call) button 146O is in the ON state (bit 4 is 1), the process proceeds to step S3415. Otherwise, only the cancel button 146C is in the ON state (bit 5 is 1). The process proceeds to step S3414.

  In step S3414, since only the cancel button 146C is pressed, the cancel button 146C is determined as an execution button.

  In step S3415, since only the determination (call) button 146O is pressed, the determination (call) button 146O is determined as an execution button.

  Note that, when the determination (calling) button 146O and the selection button 146S are turned on and one of the buttons is turned off, as described above, the information display button reception processing shown in FIG. 24, the execution button reception process shown in FIG. 24 is not executed in the information display button reception process, but the execution button reception process is executed in the information display button reception process after 350 ms from the information display button reception process. The execution button is determined.

  For example, when the decision (call) button 146O and the selection button 146S are in the ON state, the decision (call) button 146O is in the OFF state, and the selection button 146S remains in the ON state (the selection button 146S is held down), 350 ms Since YES is determined in any of steps S3401, S3403, S3405, and S3407 of the subsequent information display button reception processing, the selection button 146S that remains in the ON state is determined as the execution button. That is, when the enter (call) button 146O and the select button 146S are in the ON state and only the enter (call) button 146O is in the OFF state, it is effective to press the select button 146S (long press).

  On the other hand, when the enter (call) button 146O and the select button 146S are in the ON state, the select button 146S is turned off, and the enter (call) button 146O remains in the ON state (the enter (call) button 146O is pressed and held). Is determined to be NO in step S2811 of the information display button reception process after 350 ms, and therefore the execution button is determined as “none”. That is, when the selection (call) button 146O and the selection button 146S are in the ON state and only the selection button 146S is in the OFF state, the pressing (long pressing) of the determination (call) button 146O is invalid.

<Execution button support processing>
Next, the execution button handling process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the execution button handling process of step S3312 of FIG.

  In step S3501, it is determined whether or not the user menu is currently hidden. If the user menu is not currently displayed, the process proceeds to step S3502, and if the user menu is currently displayed, the process proceeds to step S3504.

  In step S3502, it is determined whether or not the execution button determined by the execution button determination process is the determination (call) button 146O. If the determined execution button is the determination (call) button 146O, the process proceeds to step S3503, and if not, the execution button corresponding process is terminated. In other words, when the execution button is determined as one of “None”, the cancel button 146C, and the selection button 146S (upper selection button 146U, lower selection button 146D, left selection button 146L, right selection button 146R), it is assigned to the execution button. Does not perform the specified processing. This is because in this embodiment, when the user menu is not displayed, it is impossible (invalid) to accept the operation of the selection button 146S.

  In step S3503, since the enter (call) button 146O is operated in a state where the user menu is not currently displayed, the effect reservation information on the user menu screen D1 is set. As a result, the user menu screen D1 (see FIG. 6A) is displayed. In the present embodiment, the effect data for displaying the user menu including the user menu screen D1 has a volume of CH1 (stereo) audio data set to 0, so CH1 is muted while the user menu is displayed. It is in a state.

  In step S3504, the storage area 1 is overwritten with the value of the storage area 2. That is, the volume level of the user volume VY is reflected in the volume level of the set volume V2. For example, when the volume level of the user volume VY is 3, the volume level of the set volume V2 is set to 3.

  In step S3505, it is determined whether the user menu screen D1 is currently displayed. If the user menu screen D1 is currently displayed, the process proceeds to step S3506; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3507.

  In step S3506, user menu screen processing (described later in detail) for selecting any menu from the menu list on the user menu screen D1 is executed.

  In step S3507, it is determined whether the BGM selection screen D3 is currently displayed. If the BGM selection screen D3 is currently displayed, the process proceeds to step S3508. If not, the process proceeds to step S3509.

  In step S3508, BGM selection screen processing (details will be described later) for selecting a BGM on the BGM selection screen D3 is executed.

  In step S3509, it is determined whether or not the volume adjustment screen D4 is currently displayed. If the volume adjustment screen D4 is currently displayed, the process proceeds to step S3510. If not, the process proceeds to step S3511.

  In step S3510, a volume adjustment screen process (details will be described later) for adjusting the volume on the volume adjustment screen D4 is executed.

  In step S3511, other screen processing of the user menu is performed. For example, when the password input screen D2 is currently displayed, a password input process for inputting a password is executed.

<User menu screen processing>
Next, user menu screen processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the user menu screen process in step S3505 of FIG. In the user menu screen D1 of the present embodiment, the cursor position of “member registration” is 0, the cursor position of “password entry” is 1, the cursor position of “issue QR code” is 2, and “personal data clear” is set. The cursor position is defined as 3, the cursor position for “table data” is 4, the cursor position for “BGM selection” is 5, the cursor position for “volume adjustment” is 6 and the cursor position for “end” is 7.

  In step S3601, it is determined whether or not the execution button determined by the execution button determination process is the lower selection button 146D. If the determined execution button is the lower selection button 146D, the process proceeds to step S3602, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3604.

  In step S3602, it is determined whether or not the current cursor position is 7. If the current cursor position is 7, the user menu screen process is terminated. If the current cursor position is other than 7, the process proceeds to step S3603.

  In step S3603, 1 is added to the current cursor position. For example, when the current cursor position is 1, the cursor position is 2.

  In step S3604, it is determined whether or not the execution button determined by the execution button determination process is the upper selection button 146U. If the determined execution button is the upper selection button 146U, the process proceeds to step S3605; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3608.

  In step S3605, it is determined whether or not the current cursor position is zero. If the current cursor position is 0, the user menu screen processing is terminated, and if the current cursor position is other than 0, the process proceeds to step S3606.

  In step S3606, 1 is subtracted from the current cursor position. For example, when the current cursor position is 2, the cursor position is 1.

  In step S3607, effect reservation information corresponding to the updated cursor position is set. For example, when the cursor position is updated to 3, to set the cursor position to 3, the “Personal data clear” field is colored with a predetermined color and the effect reservation information for highlighting the character portion is set.

  In step S3608, it is determined whether the execution button determined by the execution button determination process is the determination (call) button 146O. If the determined execution button is the determination (call) button 146O, the process proceeds to step S3609. If not, the user menu screen process ends.

  In step S3609, the effect reservation information on the menu screen corresponding to the current cursor position is set. For example, when the current cursor position is “member registration” with 0, presentation reservation information for displaying a member registration screen is set. Note that “BGM selection” at the cursor position 5 cannot be selected in a gaming state other than the BB gaming state.

  In the user menu screen D1 of the present embodiment, the cursor moves only up and down, and a menu that does not circulate the cursor (for example, the upper selection button 146U in a state where the cursor is positioned on “member registration”). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a menu that allows the cursor to be moved up, down, left, and right, or to rotate the cursor may be used.

<BGM selection screen processing>
Next, the BGM selection screen process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the BGM selection screen process in step S3507 of FIG. In the BGM selection screen of the present embodiment, the cursor position of “BGM1” is defined as 0, the cursor position of “BGM2” is defined as 1, and the cursor position of “BGM3” is defined as 2, and there is another BGM. Defines the cursor positions of other BGMs as 3, 4 sequentially.

  In step S3701, it is determined whether or not the execution button determined by the execution button determination process is the lower selection button 146D. If the determined execution button is the lower selection button 146D, the process proceeds to step S3702, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3704.

  In step S3702, it is determined whether the current cursor position is 4. If the current cursor position is 4, the BGM selection screen process is terminated, and if the current cursor position is other than 4, the process proceeds to step S3703.

  In step S3703, 1 is added to the current cursor position. For example, when the current cursor position is 1, the cursor position is 2.

  In step S3704, it is determined whether or not the execution button determined by the execution button determination process is the upper selection button 146U. If the determined execution button is the upper selection button 146U, the process proceeds to step S3705. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3708.

  In step S3705, it is determined whether or not the current cursor position is zero. If the current cursor position is 0, the BGM selection screen process is terminated, and if the current cursor position is other than 0, the process proceeds to step S3706.

  In step S3706, 1 is subtracted from the current cursor position. For example, when the current cursor position is 2, the cursor position is 1.

  In step S3707, the effect reservation information corresponding to the updated cursor position is set. For example, when the cursor position is updated to 2, to set the cursor position to 2, the “BGM3” field is colored with a predetermined color and the effect reservation information for inverting the character portion is set.

  In step S3708, it is determined whether the execution button determined by the execution button determination process is the determination (call) button 146O. If the determined execution button is the determination (call) button 146O, the process proceeds to step S3709, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3711.

  In step S3709, the BGM corresponding to the current cursor position is set. For example, when the current cursor position is “BGM2” of 1, as shown in FIG. 18B, the production instruction information for outputting BGM2 at the next medal insertion is set. As a result, BGM2 is output when the medal is inserted next time. As described above, when changing the BGM, the BGM selected on the BGM selection screen D3 is selected and the BGM selected as effect instruction information at the next medal insertion is set and selected at the next medal insertion. The BGM is output (see FIGS. 18A to 18D).

  In step S3710, the effect reservation information for the BGM determination effect indicating that the BGM has been determined is set. As a result, a BGM determination screen is displayed on the effect image display device 157 and a BGM determination sound is output.

  In step S3711, it is determined whether or not the execution button determined by the execution button determination process is the cancel button 146C. If the determined execution button is the cancel button 146C, the process proceeds to step S3712, and if not, the BGM selection screen process ends.

  In step S3712, the previously set BGM is set. That is, in this case, since the selected BGM is not fixed, the previously set BGM is set. For example, if BGM1 is currently being output, effect instruction information for outputting BGM1 when the medal is inserted next time is set. As a result, BGM1 is output when the medal is inserted next time.

  The BGM selection screen D3 of the present embodiment is a menu that does not circulate the cursor, but is not limited to this, and may be a menu that circulates the cursor.

<Volume adjustment screen processing>
Next, the volume adjustment screen process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the volume adjustment screen process in step S3509 of FIG. In the volume adjustment screen D4 of the present embodiment, the cursor position of “volume level 0” is 0, the cursor position of “volume level 1” is 1, the cursor position of “volume level 2” is 2, and “volume level 3” "Cursor level 3", "volume level 4" cursor position 4, "volume level 5" cursor position 5, "volume level 6" cursor position 6, "volume level 7" cursor position 7 It is defined as Further, since the position of the initial cursor on the volume adjustment screen D4 is the position of the volume level of the current set volume V2, for example, when the volume level of the user volume VY is 3, the volume level 3 is set on the volume adjustment screen D4. Initially displayed (see step S3504 in FIG. 25).

  In step S3801, it is determined whether the execution button determined by the execution button determination process is the right selection button 146R. If the determined execution button is the right selection button 146R, the process proceeds to step S3802, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3804.

  In step S3802, it is determined whether the current cursor position is 7. If the current cursor position is 7, the BGM selection screen process is terminated, and if the current cursor position is other than 7, the process proceeds to step S3803.

  In step S3803, 1 is added to the current cursor position, and 1 is added to the value in the storage area 1. For example, when the current cursor position is 1, the cursor position is 2, and the volume level of the set volume V2 is set to 2.

  In step S3804, it is determined whether the execution button determined by the execution button determination process is the left selection button 146L. If the determined execution button is the left selection button 146L, the process proceeds to step S3805; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3808.

  In step S3805, it is determined whether or not the current cursor position is zero. If the current cursor position is 0, the volume adjustment screen process is terminated, and if the current cursor position is other than 0, the process proceeds to step S3806.

  In step S3806, 1 is subtracted from the current cursor position, and 1 is subtracted from the value in the storage area 1. For example, when the current cursor position is 4, the cursor position is 3, and the volume level of the set volume V2 is set to 3.

  In step S3807, effect reservation information corresponding to the updated cursor position and set volume V2 is set. For example, when the cursor position is updated to 3, in order to set the cursor position to 3, the production reservation information in which the level meters 0 to 3 of the volume adjustment screen are colored with a predetermined color is set, and the set volume V2 is set. A predetermined sound with a volume level of 3 is output.

  In step S3808, it is determined whether the execution button determined by the execution button determination process is the determination (call) button 146O. If the determined execution button is the determination (call) button 146O, the process proceeds to step S3809; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3810.

  In step S3809, the storage area 2 is overwritten with the value of the storage area 1. That is, when the volume adjustment is confirmed on the volume adjustment screen D4, the confirmed volume level of the set volume V2 is reflected on the volume level of the user volume VY. For example, when the set volume V2 is determined to be volume level 3 as a result of volume adjustment, the user volume VY is set to volume level 3.

  In step S3810, it is determined whether the execution button determined by the execution button determination process is the cancel button 146C. If the determined execution button is the cancel button 146C, the process proceeds to step S3811. If not, the volume adjustment screen process ends.

  In step S3811, the storage area 1 is overwritten with the value of the storage area 2. That is, when the volume adjustment screen D4 is terminated without confirming the volume adjustment on the volume adjustment screen D4, the volume level of the user volume VY that is the volume level before the volume adjustment is reflected in the volume level of the set volume V2. The For example, when the user volume VY is volume level 3, the set volume V2 is set to volume level 3.

  The volume adjustment screen D4 of the present embodiment is a menu that does not circulate the cursor, but is not limited thereto, and may be a menu that circulates the cursor.

<Processing of second sub-control unit>
The process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in S4001. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S4002, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S4003.

  In step S4003, 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In step S4004, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S4005, an effect control process is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step S4004, the effect data corresponding to the command is read from the ROM 506, and if the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S4006, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S4005, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S4007, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S4005, image control corresponding to this command is performed (details will be described later), and the process returns to step S4002.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S4101 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle, and executes a timer interrupt process at a predetermined cycle triggered by this timer interrupt.

  In step S4201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S4002 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG.

  In step S4202, various update processes for updating the production random number and the like are performed.

  Next, the image control processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6D is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the image control process in step S4007 of FIG.

  In step S4301, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 536. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 536), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 534 based on the position information table, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S4302, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from VDP 534 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S4303. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step S4303, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 in step S4301, the CPU 504 includes information on image data constituting the display image (coordinate axes and image sizes of the VRAM 536). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter setting in accordance with the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S4304, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 534 to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504.

  In step S4305, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If a generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S4306; Wait for input.

  In step S4306, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

  Based on the above processing flow, hereinafter, (1) volume control when the BGM is changed from the BGM selection screen D3, (2) volume control when the volume is changed from the volume adjustment screen D4, and (3) a standby state. The volume control when the TW continues for a predetermined time will be specifically described.

<Volume control when BGM is changed>
FIG. 30 shows changes in the output volume V3, the set volume V2, the user volume VY, the volume level of the rotary switch volume VR, and the image effect device 157 when the player displays the user menu and changes the BGM in the BB gaming state. It is a timing chart which shows the change of the sound of the effect image displayed on the top and each channel (stereo, monaural) output from the speakers 272 and 277. More specifically, FIG. 30 shows a case where the currently output BGM1 is changed to BGM2 in a situation where the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 is set to the volume level 7 and the player does not adjust the volume at all. Show. Note that the volume V1 of the audio data of BGM1, BGM2, and other effect sounds is 100. Further, FIG. 30 shows a case where the player operates the information display button 146 to display the user menu. Specifically, FIG. 30 shows a timing chart of the next game when the player has not won the re-game in the current game. ing.

  In this case, when the power is turned on, the volume level of the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 is reflected in the rotary switch volume VR, the user volume VY, and the set volume V2 (see FIG. 15). The volume VY and the set volume V2 are at the volume level 7, and this volume state continues thereafter. Therefore, BGM1 is output from CH1 (stereo) with an output volume V3 of 100.

  In such a state, when the player calls the user menu and displays the user menu screen D1 (time t11), the output volume V3 of BGM1 output from CH1 (stereo) becomes zero. This is because even if the set volume V2 is the volume level 7, the volume V1 of the CH1 (stereo) audio data in the effect data of the user menu is 0. Therefore, even if the BGM selection screen D3, the BGM determination screen, and the screen transition from the user menu screen D1, the output volume V3 of the BGM1 is 0 and the user menu is displayed (time t11 to time t14). ) Continues to silence the BGM.

  On the other hand, the output volume V3 output from CH2 (monaural) displaying the user menu is 100. This is because the set volume V2 is volume level 7, and the volume V1 of CH2 (monaural) audio data among the effect data of the user menu is 100. Specifically, the reception sound s1 when the user menu screen D1 is called by the operation of the determination (call) button 146O, and the reception sound when the BGM selection is determined on the user menu screen D1 by the operation of the determination (call) button 146O. s2, the reception sound s3 when the cursor is moved on the BGM selection screen D3 by the operation of the selection button 146S, and the determination sound s4 when the BGM selected on the BGM selection screen D3 is determined by the operation of the decision (call) button 146O Is output at an output volume V3 of 100.

  Subsequently, when the player operates the medal insertion button 132 to perform a medal insertion operation (time t14), BGM2 is output from CH1 (stereo). This is because the BGM whose selection has been confirmed on the BGM selection screen D3 is set as effect instruction information at the time of next medal insertion (see step S3709 in FIG. 27, FIG. 18B). The output volume V3 of this BGM2 is 100. This is because the set volume V2 is volume level 7 (see step S2702 in FIG. 17) and the volume V1 of the audio data of BGM2 is 100.

  When the BGM is changed in the BB gaming state as described above, the BGM output is stopped by the player's operation, and after the BGM mute state is realized once, the changed BGM output is output by the player's operation. Although this is done, the changed setting volume V2 of the BGM is the same volume level as the setting volume V2 of the BGM before the change. Therefore, even if the player changes the BGM, the player can listen to the BGM at the same volume level.

  When the medal insertion operation is performed (time t14), the medal insertion sound s5 is also output with the output volume V3 of 100 from CH2 (monaural). This is because the set volume V2 is volume level 7 (see step S2702 in FIG. 17) and the volume V1 of the medal insertion sound S5 is 100.

<Volume control when adjusting the volume>
FIG. 31 shows a change in the volume level of the output volume V3, the set volume V2, the user volume VY, and the rotary switch volume VR when the player displays the user menu and changes the volume in the BB gaming state, and the image effect device 157. It is a timing chart which shows the change of the sound of the effect image displayed on the top and each channel (stereo, monaural) output from the speakers 272 and 277. More specifically, FIG. 31 shows a case where the player performs volume adjustment in a situation where the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 is initially set to the volume level 7 and BGM2 is being output. Note that the volume V1 of the sound data of BGM2 and other effect sounds is 100. Further, the description of the same operation as that of FIG. FIG. 31 shows the case where the player operates the information display button 146 to display the user menu, and as in FIG. 30, the timing of the next game when the player has not won a re-game in the current game. A chart is shown.

  When BGM2 (output volume V3: 100) is being output and the player calls the user menu and displays the user menu screen (time t21), the output volume V3 of BGM2 output from CH1 (stereo) is While the user menu is displayed (time t21 to time t24), the BGM mute state continues.

  On the other hand, regarding the output sound output from CH2 (monaural) displaying the user menu, the reception sound s11 when the user menu screen D1 is called is output at an output volume V3 of 100. The reception sound s12 when the cursor is moved on the volume adjustment screen D4 is output at an output volume V3 corresponding to the volume level where the cursor is positioned. This is because the volume level of the set volume V2 is set according to the cursor position (see steps S3803, S3806, and S3807 in FIG. 28). Subsequently, when the volume level is determined to be 3 on the volume adjustment screen D4 (time t23), a volume determination screen indicating that the volume is determined is displayed and a determination sound s13 is output. The output volume V3 of the decision sound s13 is 50. This is because the volume adjustment is reflected and the set volume V2 is the volume level 3. At time t23, the user volume VY is changed from the volume level 7 to 3. This is because the determined set volume V2 is reflected in the user volume VY (see step S3809 in FIG. 28).

  Subsequently, when the player operates the medal insertion button 132 to perform the medal insertion operation (time t24), the output of BGM2 is resumed from CH2 (stereo). The output volume V3 of this BGM2 is 50. This is because the volume adjustment is reflected and the set volume V2 is the volume level 3 (see step S2702 in FIG. 17).

<Volume control when a predetermined time TW has elapsed from the start of the game>
(BB gaming state)
FIG. 32 shows changes in the volume levels of the output volume V3, the set volume V2, the user volume VY, and the rotary switch volume VR when the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW (40 seconds) in the BB gaming state, and on the image effect device 157. 5 is a timing chart showing changes in the effect image displayed on the screen and the sound of each channel (stereo, monaural) output from the speakers 272 and 277. More specifically, in FIG. 32, the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 is initially set to the volume level 7, but the player changes the volume from the volume adjustment screen D4 and changes to the volume level 3. Shows that the player has continued for a predetermined time TW (40 seconds), and after the predetermined time TW (40 seconds) has elapsed, the player has changed the volume from the volume adjustment screen D4. This shows a case where the volume adjustment has been terminated. Note that the volume V1 of the sound data of BGM2 and other effect sounds is 100. FIG. 32 shows the case where the player operates the information display button 146 to display the user menu, and as in FIGS. 30 and 31, the next time when the player has not won the re-game in this game. A timing chart of the game is shown.

  At the start of the game (time 31), BGM2 is output from CH1 (stereo) with an output volume V of 50. This is because the set volume V2 is 3, and the volume V1 of BGM2 is 100. In such a BB gaming state in which BGM2 is output, when a predetermined time TW elapses from the start of the game (time t32), the volume of BGM2 decreases and the output volume V3 becomes 10. This is because the set volume V2 is volume level 1 (see step S2407 in FIG. 14) and the volume V1 of BGM2 is 100. The volume level 1 indicates an output ratio of 10%.

  Subsequently, when the player calls the user menu and displays the user menu screen D1 (time t33), the output volume V3 of BGM1 output from CH1 (stereo) becomes 0, and the user menu is displayed. From (time t33 to time t35), the BGM silence state continues. This is because, even when the set volume V2 is volume level 1, the volume V1 of CH1 (stereo) audio data in the effect data of the user menu is 0.

  On the other hand, the output volume V3 of the effect sound (acceptance sound s21) output from CH2 (monaural) displaying the user menu screen D1 is 50. This is because the volume V1 of the reception sound s21 is 100 and the set volume V2 is 3 (see step S3504 in FIG. 25).

  Subsequently, when the volume adjustment screen D4 is displayed (time t34), the output volume V3 of the effect sound output from CH2 (monaural) becomes 50. This is because the set volume V2 is 3 (see step S3801 in FIG. 28) and the volume V1 of the reception sound s22 is 100.

  Subsequently, when the player adjusts the volume by moving the cursor on the volume adjustment screen D4, the effect sound (acceptance sound s22) is output at the output volume V3 corresponding to the volume level at which the cursor is positioned. This is because the volume V1 of the received sound s22 is 100, and the volume level of the set volume V2 is set according to the cursor position (see steps S3803, S3806, and S3807 in FIG. 28). However, finally, the volume adjustment screen D4 is terminated without confirming the volume change by the medal insertion operation (at time t35), and therefore the output volume V3 of the effect sound output from CH1 (stereo) and CH2 (monaural). Is changed to 50. This is because the set volume V2 has been changed to volume level 3 (see step S3811 in FIG. 28). That is, the output volume V3 of the medal insertion sound s23 output by the medal insertion operation is 50, and the output volume V3 of BGM2 output after the medal insertion operation is 50.

  In this way, in the BB gaming state in which the BGM is being output, if the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW, the set volume V2 is temporarily reduced, but the set volume V2 is restored to the original volume by an operation to advance the game. It returns to the level (the set volume V2 before the predetermined time TW elapses). As a result, the player can enjoy BGM at the same volume level as before. In other words, the game is not executed at a volume level that does not match the player's own set sound level, and the game can be played at a comfortable volume.

  As shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, even when the player performs a gaming operation to display the user menu and continues the BGM mute state, the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW. When the medal is inserted next time (time t35), the set sound volume V2 returns to the original set sound volume V2 (the set sound volume V2 before the predetermined time TW elapses). The game is not executed at a volume level not suitable for the game, and the game can be played at a comfortable volume.

(Normal game state)
FIG. 33 shows changes in the output volume V3, the set volume V2, the user volume VY, the volume level of the rotary switch volume VR when the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW (40 seconds) in the normal gaming state, and on the image effect device 157. 5 is a timing chart showing changes in the effect image displayed on the screen and the sound of each channel (stereo, monaural) output from the speakers 272 and 277. More specifically, in FIG. 33, in the situation where the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 is initially set to the volume level 7, the player changes the volume from the volume adjustment screen D4 and changes to the volume level 3. Shows a case where the predetermined time TW (40 seconds) continues, and further shows a case where the store clerk of the game shop subsequently operates the volume adjusting rotary switch 290 to change the volume level. The volume V1 of the sound data of the production sound is 100. Further, FIG. 33 shows a case where a demonstration effect is executed, and therefore, similarly to FIGS. 30 to 32, shows a timing chart of the next game when a re-game is not won in the current game.

  At the start of the game (time point 41), the output volume V3 of CH1 (stereo) and CH2 (monaural) is 50. This is because the volume level of the set volume V2 is 3, and the volume V1 of the effect sound is 100. In such a normal game state, when the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW (40 seconds) (time t42), the demonstration effect is started, but the output volume V3 of the demonstration effect is zero. This is because the volume V1 of the audio data for the demonstration effect is zero. At time t42, the volume level of the rotary switch 290 is reflected in each of the set volume V2, the user volume VY, and the rotary switch volume VR, and the volume level becomes 7 (steps S3103 to S3105 in FIG. 20).

  Subsequently, when a medal is inserted during the demonstration effect (time t43), a medal insertion sound s31 is output from CH2 (monaural). The output volume V3 of the medal insertion sound s31 is 100. This is because the set volume V2 is 7 (step S2702 in FIG. 17) and the volume V1 of the medal insertion sound s31 is 100. As a result, a player who has started a new game on this gaming table can play the game at the volume level initially set on the game store side (volume level 7 in FIG. 33), so that other players can set the game. There is no inconvenience due to the volume level (volume level 3 in FIG. 33).

  Subsequently, when a store clerk opens the front door 101 and operates the rotary switch 290 in the main body 101 to change the volume level from 7 to 3 (time t44), the set volume V2, the user volume VY, and the rotary switch The volume level of the rotary switch 290 is reflected in each of the volume VRs, and the volume level becomes 3 (steps S2502 to S2504 in FIG. 15).

<Other embodiments>
In the above embodiment, when the replay is not won in the current (previous) game, the operation reception of the information display button 146 is enabled from the start of the next (current) game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Even when a re-game is won in the current (previous) game, the operation reception of the information display button 146 may be validated from the start of the next (current) game. Also, in this case, if you win the re-game in the current (previous) game, the information display button operation available (or valid) period is from the start of the next (current) game to the next (current) start lever operation. It is good also as a period. Further, when the BGM is changed from the BGM selection screen D3, the BGM may be changed at the next start lever operation. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, when BGM1 is changed to BGM2 in the BB gaming state, BGM2 is assigned to the effect instruction information at the next start operation of effect data A.

  In the above embodiment, the BGM is muted by the operation of the decision (call) button 146O for calling the user menu, and the BGM is output again by the next medal insertion operation (or start lever operation). The trigger for starting the mute state and the trigger for ending the BGM mute state are not limited to this. The trigger for starting the BGM mute state may be any player operation (operation different from the operation for proceeding with the game) that is not related to the progress of the game (for example, the enter (call) button 146O). The BGM determination operation for determining the selected BGM by the operation of (2), and the trigger for ending the BGM mute state may be any operation for advancing the game (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139). Stop operation, etc.). More specifically, the “operation for advancing the game” in the above embodiment refers to an operation that is effective for advancing the game. Therefore, in the “operation different from the operation for advancing the game”, for example, not only the operation for calling the user menu screen D1, the operation for selecting the menu item, the operation for determining the selected menu item, but also the medal insertion is performed. Start lever operation in a state of not being pressed (can be pressed once or a plurality of presses), a stop button operation in a state where no medal is inserted or a start lever operation is not performed (for example, stop button 137 Or a simultaneous pressing operation of the stop button 137 and the stop button 139).

  In the above embodiment, the BGM silenced state is realized by a single operation, but the BGM silenced state may be realized by a plurality of operations. For example, (1) operation of a decision (call) button 146O for calling a BGM selection screen D3 on the user menu screen D1, (2) operation of a selection button 146S for selecting BGM on the BGM selection screen D3, (3) BGM selection screen D3 The BGM may be put into a mute state by receiving a plurality of operations such as an operation of the decision (call) button 146O for determining the BGM selected in step. In this case, since the BGM is silenced only by a plurality of operations, an erroneous operation that silences the BGM can be prevented.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the silencing state of BGM was complete | finished by operation which advances a game (it started re-output of BGM), the opportunity which complete | finishes the silencing state of BGM is not limited to this. For example, the BGM mute state may be terminated by a timeout while displaying the BGM selection screen D3 (there is a time limit for selecting the BGM), or the BGM mute state may be changed by the selected BGM determination operation. It may be terminated. In the above embodiment, when the BGM selected on the BGM selection screen D3 is output, it is output at the same volume as when the BGM before selection was output (see FIG. 30), but with a different volume. May be output.

  In the above embodiment, the BGM output in the BB gaming state is composed of one song, but may be a BGM composed of a plurality of songs. In the BGM selection screen D3 of the above-described embodiment, the case where one BGM is selected from the list displaying a plurality of BGMs has been described. However, from the list displaying one BGM, the 1 It is good also as a structure which selects one.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the operation button which mutes BGM and the operation button which outputs BGM from a mute state differ, it is good also as the same operation button.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although BGM was changed by the flow of BGM output before a change, a mute state, and the BGM output after a change, you may make it change BGM by game nature different from this. For example, when an operation for displaying the BGM selection screen D3 is performed in a state in which BGM1 is output, the BGM1 is changed to BGM indicating song selection, and an operation for determining the BGM selected on the BGM selection screen D3 is performed. BGM may be muted.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the game state which may output BGM in the standby state which is not performing the next game was made into the BB game state, it is not limited to this. For example, RB (regular bonus), MB (middle bonus), CT (challenge time), RT (replay time), ART (assist replay time), etc. can be used as a gaming state advantageous to the player regardless of whether or not a prize is won. Good. In addition, there is a possibility that the game state may shift to an advantageous game state such as a warning sign or a gasse warning sign. In addition, when outputting BGM in a plurality of advantageous gaming states, the BGM setting volume V2 is reduced when the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW in some or all of the plurality of advantageous gaming states. Then, the original set sound volume V2 set by the player may be returned to by a predetermined operation thereafter. For example, in the BB gaming state, the possibility that the player will continue to play is quite high, so after the volume is reduced after a predetermined time TW has elapsed, the player returns to the original set volume V2 set by the player by a predetermined operation, During the warning sign or the warning sign, the player is less likely to continue to play the game than in the BB gaming state. Therefore, the volume level may be returned to the initial volume level after a predetermined time TW has elapsed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW in the BB gaming state, after the set volume V2 of BGM is lowered, it is returned to the original volume by a gaming operation (next medal insertion, next start operation). However, separately from this, when the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW in the BB gaming state, the BGM setting volume V2 may be maintained as it is without decreasing the BGM setting volume V2. For example, if the volume level of the set volume V2 is 7, the set volume V2 may not be updated, and the volume level of the set volume V2 may be maintained at 7, or the set volume V2 may be updated (updated with the same value). ) To maintain the volume level of the set volume V2 at 7.

  In the above embodiment, when the standby state continues for a predetermined time TW in the normal gaming state, the set volume V2 is returned to the initial volume level. However, while the user menu is displayed, the standby state remains at the predetermined time TW. Even if it continues, you may make it maintain the setting volume V2. Since the player browses the user menu and is in the middle of a predetermined operation, if the sound setting volume V2 output during this operation is returned to the initial volume level, the player suffers inconvenience, and again, This is because bothering to change the volume level on the volume adjustment screen D4 occurs.

  In the above embodiment, the store clerk of the game store operates the volume adjustment rotary switch 290 to initially set the volume level. However, the method for initially setting the volume level is not limited to this. For example, a fixed volume level may be initially set for each gaming machine. In other words, as long as the volume level can be adjusted by the player's operation thereafter, any one of a plurality of volume levels may be selectively initialized and fixedly set. It may be initialized.

  Furthermore, although the information display button operation of the slot machine has been described in the above embodiment, the present invention can also be applied to the information display button operation of other game machines such as pachinko machines.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 34, “a launching device 1010 for launching a game ball in a predetermined game area 1002, a start winning opening 1006 configured to enter a game ball launched from the launch device 1010, and a start winning A detecting means 1008 for detecting a game ball that has entered the mouth 1006; and a payout means 1012 for paying out a game ball when the detecting means 1008 detects a game ball (or a giving means for giving a price corresponding to the game ball); The variable display device 1004 that variably displays a predetermined symbol (identification information) is provided, and when the game ball is detected by the detection means 1008, the variable display device 1004 stops the display after changing the symbol, An information display button 146 may be provided on the pachinko machine 1000 ”that notifies the game state transition. In this case, for example, if the information display button 146 is operated while the BGM is being output, the BGM is muted, and the BGM output is resumed when the game ball enters the start winning opening 1006 or the operation is accepted with respect to the launching device 1010. It may be. In addition, a function that allows the player to adjust the volume level by operating the information display button 146 may be provided. In this case, for example, when the standby state continues for a predetermined time in a gaming state in which BGM can be output (for example, during probability change, time reduction, BGM output stage, etc.), the volume level set by the player is set. On the other hand, when the standby state continues for a predetermined time in a gaming state in which BGM is not output, the volume level may be restored to the initial setting.

<Summary of Embodiment>
As described above, according to the gaming table (for example, the slot machine 100) of the above-described embodiment, the speaker (for example, the speakers 272 and 277) and the control for outputting the effect sound relating to the game through the speaker are executed. Effect control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) and game state setting means for setting any one of the game states from among a plurality of types of game states (for example, the main control unit 300, the game state control process S112) ), And in the effect sound, a predetermined gaming state (for example, BB gaming state, ART (assist replay time), etc.) is set by the gaming state setting means. A predetermined operation (for example, a user menu) different from the operation for causing the player to advance the game in the state where the BGM is output. Receiving means (e.g., an information display button 146, an operation unit sensor 431, a first sub-control unit 400, etc.) for receiving an operation for calling a menu item, an operation for selecting a menu item, an operation for determining a selected menu item, and the like. The effect control means executes control for setting a mute state (for example, the output volume V3 is 0) in which the effect sound including at least the BGM is not output when the predetermined operation is received by the accepting means. In the mute state, determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a signal indicating a medal insertion button operation, a start lever 135 operation, a start opening prize, etc.) (for example, medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, start Lever 135, various sensors 318, and main control unit 300), and the effect control means is the determination means. If the more the predetermined condition is determined to be established, it executes control for outputting the BGM again a basic structure that (e.g., FIG. 9, the flow of processes shown in FIG. 30) is intended.

  In the above basic configuration, the BGM is output again through the mute state from the state in which the BGM is output, so that the mood can be refreshed, so that the game with the BGM can be eliminated.

  As an example, the establishment of the predetermined condition is reception of information (for example, a signal indicating a medal insertion button operation, a start lever 135 operation, a start opening prize, a pachinko launching device (handle) operation, etc.). It is preferable.

  In this case, a game with BGM output can be taken at a player's timing.

  As an example, the volume of the BGM that is output when the determination unit determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied is the same as the volume of the BGM that was output before entering the mute state. preferable.

  In this case, the BGM volume is too low to miss the BGM, and the BGM volume is too high to surprise the player, and there is no need to reset the BGM volume. Absent.

  As an example, the production control means may perform control to enter a mute state in which production sound including at least the BGM is not output when the predetermined operation is received a plurality of times by the reception means. preferable.

  In this case, since a plurality of operations are required to mute the BGM, an erroneous operation can be prevented.

  As an example, in the predetermined operation, a first operation (for example, for example, causing a player to select any one of the BGMs from a plurality of types of BGM (for example, the BGM illustrated in FIG. 7C)). (BGM selection operation in FIG. 7C) and a second operation that causes the player to determine the BGM selected by the first operation (for example, the determination operation of the selected BGM in FIG. 7C) The production control means preferably executes control to output the BGM determined by the second operation when the determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied. .

  In this case, since the mute state is sandwiched between the BGM songs, the player can clearly grasp the switching of the BGM.

  Further, as an example, the production control unit executes control to output the BGM determined by the second operation from the head of the music when the determination unit determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is preferable to do.

  In this case, the player can listen to the BGM exactly from the beginning of the song.

  Also, as an example, when the BGM is output at the first volume, the effect control unit is configured to receive a predetermined time (for example, the predetermined time TW) without receiving the predetermined operation by the receiving unit. ) Elapses, control is performed to output the BGM being output at the first volume at a second volume lower than the first volume (for example, the set volume V2 is 1), When the BGM is output at the second volume and the predetermined operation is received by the receiving unit, the effect control unit is in a mute state in which an effect sound including at least the BGM is not output. It is preferable to execute control.

  In this case, even if the volume of the BGM is lowered, the sound is muted further from the lowered state, so that it is possible to take a breath at the player's timing while considering the noise to the surrounding players. Can refresh your mood.

  Moreover, according to the game stand (for example, slot machine 100) of the said embodiment, the production | generation control means (execution control means (for example, the speakers 272 and 277)) and the control which outputs the production sound regarding a game via the said speaker ( For example, a first sub-control unit 400) and gaming state setting means (for example, main control unit 300, gaming state control process S112) for setting any one gaming state from a plurality of types of gaming states, The stage sound includes BGM indicating that a predetermined gaming state (for example, BB gaming state, ART (assist replay time), etc.) is set by the gaming state setting means. In a state where the BGM is output, a predetermined operation different from the operation for proceeding with the game (for example, an operation for calling a user menu, a menu) Receiving means (for example, an information display button 146, an operation unit sensor 431, a first sub-control unit 400, etc.) for receiving from the player an operation for selecting a queue item, an operation for determining the selected menu item, etc. The control means performs control to make a mute state (for example, the output volume V3 is 0) in which no effect sound including at least the BGM is output when the predetermined operation is accepted a plurality of times by the accepting means. And determining means (for example, a medal insertion button 130) for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied in the mute state (for example, a signal indicating a medal insertion button operation, a start lever 135 operation, a start opening prize, etc.). To 132, a start lever 135, various sensors 318, and a main control unit 300), and the effect control means includes the determination hand. When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the control for outputting the BGM is executed again (for example, the processing flow shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 30). The player can accept a change operation for changing the game, and the replay control means performs the change operation into a plurality of the predetermined operations accepted by the reception means when executing the control to output the BGM again. Is included, the second basic configuration is that control is performed to change the BGM when the mute state is set to another BGM and output the BGM.

  In the second basic configuration, since the BGM is output again from the state in which the BGM is output through the mute state, the mood can be refreshed, so that the gaming with the BGM can be eliminated. Moreover, since multiple operations are required to mute the BGM, erroneous operations can be prevented.

  Moreover, as an example, it is preferable that the production control unit executes control for outputting the other BGM from the top.

  In this case, the player can clearly hear the start of the changed BGM.

  Further, according to the gaming table (eg, slot machine 100) of the above embodiment, a speaker (eg, speakers 272, 277) and volume setting means (eg, for volume adjustment) for setting the volume of the sound output from the speaker. Effect control for executing control to output effect sound related to the game through the rotary switch 290, the information display button 146, the first sub-control unit 400) and the speaker based on the volume set by the volume setting means. Means (for example, first sub-control unit 400, sound control process S2009) and gaming state setting means for setting any one of the plurality of gaming states (for example, main control unit 300, gaming state control) A plurality of gaming states in a standby state in which a next game is not executed. A first gaming state that is not output (for example, a normal gaming state) and a second gaming state (for example, a BB gaming state) in which BGM may be output in the standby state, and the volume setting means Includes a first volume setting unit (for example, a volume adjustment rotary switch 290, a first sub-control unit 400, and a rotary switch confirmation process S2302) for setting an initial volume based on power-on, and the first volume setting. Second volume setting means (for example, information display button 146, first sub-control unit 400, volume adjustment screen processing S3509, etc.) for setting the volume based on the player's operation after setting the initial volume by means; Based on the continuation state of the standby state, third volume setting means for resetting the set volume (for example, the first sub-control unit 400, standby process S2005, And the third volume setting means is the first game state in which the predetermined volume is set by the second volume setting means in the first waiting state in the first gaming state. When the predetermined time (for example, waiting time TW (40 seconds), etc.) has passed, the predetermined volume setting is reset to the initial volume, and the third volume setting means When the first time has passed in the standby state in the second gaming state in which the predetermined volume is set by the second volume setting means, the predetermined volume setting is maintained as it is. And a receiving means for receiving a predetermined operation from the player (for example, an operation for calling a user menu), wherein the effect control means has the predetermined volume set by the second volume setting means. When the predetermined operation is received by the receiving means while the speaker is outputting the BGM in the second gaming state, a control is performed to mute the BGM, and the BGM is executed. When the second time (for example, the time-out period during which the BGM selection screen is displayed) elapses in a state where the sound is silenced, control for terminating the state where the BGM is silenced is executed. The third volume setting means is configured such that the first time remains in the standby state in a state where the BGM in the second gaming state in which the predetermined volume is set by the second volume setting means is muted. When the time has elapsed, the third basic configuration is that the predetermined volume setting is maintained as it is.

  In the third basic configuration, since the BGM is output again from the BGM output state through the mute state, the mood can be refreshed, so that the gaming with the BGM can be eliminated.

  Further, as an example, an image display means (for example, an effect image display device 157) capable of displaying a predetermined image is provided, and the effect control means, when the predetermined operation is received by the receiving means It is preferable that control for displaying an image (for example, a user menu) of player information on the image display means is executed.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the gist of the present invention. Such modifications and changes can be made, and those accompanying such modifications and changes are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

100 slot machine 110, 111, 112 reel 113 symbol display window 114 winning line 130, 131, 132 medal insertion button 135 start lever 137, 138, 139 stop button 146 information display button 146O determination (call) button 146U up selection button 146D down Selection button 146L Left selection button 146R Right selection button 146S Selection button (up / down / left / right selection button)
146C Cancel button 157 Liquid crystal display device 272, 277 Speaker 290 Volume adjustment rotary switch 300 Main control unit 400 First sub control unit 500 Second sub control unit

Claims (2)

Speakers,
Volume setting means for setting the volume of sound output from the speaker;
Production control means for executing control to output production sound related to the game via the speaker based on the volume set by the volume setting means;
A gaming machine comprising gaming state setting means for setting any one gaming state from a plurality of gaming states,
The plurality of gaming states include a first gaming state in which BGM is not output in a standby state in which a next game is not executed, and a second gaming state in which BGM may be output in the standby state. Included,
The volume setting means includes
First volume setting means for setting an initial volume based on power-on;
Second volume setting means for setting the volume based on the player's operation after the initial volume setting by the first volume setting means;
A third volume setting means for resetting the set volume based on the continuation state of the standby state;
With
The third volume setting means includes
In the first gaming state in which the predetermined volume is set by the second volume setting means, when the first time has passed in the standby state, the predetermined volume is set to the initial volume. To reset to
The third volume setting means includes
In the second gaming state in which the predetermined volume is set by the second volume setting means, when the first time has passed in the standby state, the predetermined volume setting is maintained as it is. Is what
A receiving means for receiving a predetermined operation from the player;
The production control means includes
When the predetermined operation is received by the receiving unit when the speaker is outputting the BGM in the second gaming state in which the predetermined volume is set by the second volume setting unit In this case, the control for muting the BGM is executed, and when the second time has passed in the state where the BGM is muted, the control for ending the state where the BGM is muted is executed. ,
The third volume setting means includes
When the first time has passed in the standby state in the state where the BGM in the second gaming state in which the predetermined volume is set by the second volume setting means is silenced, A game table characterized by maintaining a predetermined volume setting as it is. The game table according to claim 1,
Image display means capable of displaying a predetermined image,
The stage control means, when the predetermined operation is accepted by the acceptance means, executes a control for displaying an image of information for a player on the image display means. .

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