JP6941588B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

In many gaming machines such as pachinko machines, the player can freely adjust the volume and the amount of light by operating the cross key or other operating means arranged on the front side of the gaming machine body. Further, in this type of gaming machine, an adjustment operation means such as volume is provided on the rear side of the game machine main body, and the initial value such as volume can be changed on the game hall side by operating the adjustment operation means. (For example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-42880

As described above, in the conventional gaming machine, the gaming hall side can change the volume and the like only at the initial value, and there is a problem that the adjustable range by the player cannot be changed, for example, by suppressing the upper limit value.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the gaming hall side can adjust the adjustable range by the player with respect to a predetermined value such as volume.

The present invention includes an instep operating means that is arranged on the rear side of the main body and can perform a selection operation regarding a plurality of stages of the instep value, and an instep operating means that is arranged on the front side of the main body and can perform a selection operation regarding a plurality of stages of the instep value. It is provided with a predetermined value setting means capable of setting a predetermined value which is a volume related to a normal sound not including an error sound based on the instep value obtained by the instep operating means and the instep value obtained by the instep operating means. In a gaming machine configured to execute a power-on process including a RAM clear process that is executed based on a predetermined condition at the time of power-on, the first instep value is selected by the operation of the instep operating means and the first instep value is selected. When the first B value is selected by the operation of the operating means, the first predetermined value is set, the first A value is selected by the operation of the A operating means, and the first B value is selected by the operation of the B operating means. When the second B value larger than the value is selected, the second predetermined value is set, the second A value is selected by the operation of the A operation means, and the first B value is selected by the operation of the B operation means. When a value is selected, a third predetermined value is set, and when the second instep value is selected by the operation of the instep operating means and the second instep value is selected by the operation of the second instep operating means, the second instep value is selected. 4 Predetermined values are set, the first predetermined value and the third predetermined value are made the same, the amount of change between the first predetermined value and the second predetermined value, the third predetermined value and the fourth predetermined value. The first upper limit predetermined value is set when the first upper limit value is selected and the upper limit B value that can be selected is selected by the operation of the second operation means by making the amount of change from the value different. When the 2 A value is selected and the upper limit B value that can be selected by the operation of the B operation means is selected, the second upper limit predetermined value is set, and the first upper limit predetermined value and the second upper limit predetermined value are set. The error volume related to the error sound can be set from the error sound setting table based on the instep value obtained by the instep operating means, and the RAM clear that notifies that the RAM clear process has been performed is performed. When an error is occurring, including during notification, the error sound including the RAM clear notification sound is output at the error volume, and when the instep value is changed, the reference destination of the error sound setting table changes, while the predetermined Regardless of the value of the value, the error volume is configured not to change by referring to a common specific value as the error volume, and the specific value is the first upper limit predetermined value and the second upper limit predetermined value. It is a value larger than , and during the RAM clear notification, the predetermined value by the instep operating means It is possible to set .

According to the present invention, the game hall side can adjust the adjustable range by the player with respect to a predetermined value such as the volume.

It is an overall front view of the pachinko machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko machine. It is a rear view of the pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game information display means of the pachinko machine. It is a partially enlarged plan view of the front frame of the pachinko machine. It is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart (first half) of the power-on process of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart (the latter half) of the power-on process of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the correspondence relationship between the input information of the setting change operation means, the door and the game information clear means of the pachinko machine, and the transition branch destination. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the timer interrupt processing of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the volume table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the volume adjustment notification image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the light amount adjustment notification image of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the change state of the volume and the volume adjustment notification image when the volume adjustment knob is operated while the volume adjustment notification image is displayed by the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the volume table of the pachinko machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the change state of the volume and the volume adjustment notification image when the volume adjustment knob is operated while the volume adjustment notification image is displayed by the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the volume table of the pachinko machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the change state of the volume and the volume adjustment notification image when the volume adjustment knob is operated while the volume adjustment notification image is displayed by the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the volume table of the pachinko machine which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the change state of the volume and the volume adjustment notification image when the volume adjustment knob is operated while the volume adjustment notification image is displayed by the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the volume table of the pachinko machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the volume adjustment notification image of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the change state of the volume and the volume adjustment notification image when the volume adjustment knob is operated while the volume adjustment notification image is displayed by the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the volume table of the pachinko machine which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the change state of the volume and the volume adjustment notification image when the volume adjustment knob is operated while the volume adjustment notification image is displayed by the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the volume table of the pachinko machine which concerns on 7th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the volume table of the pachinko machine which concerns on 8th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the volume table of the pachinko machine which concerns on 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of changing the volume table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the volume table of the pachinko machine which concerns on the tenth embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the volume table of the pachinko machine which concerns on 11th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the volume table of the pachinko machine which concerns on the twelfth embodiment of this invention. A volume table (a) relating to the game volume of the pachinko machine according to the thirteenth embodiment of the present invention, the first to third examples (b) to (d) of the volume table relating to the error volume, and a volume table for the specific notification sound ( It is a figure which shows e). A volume table (a) relating to the game volume of the pachinko machine according to the fourteenth embodiment of the present invention, the first to third examples (b) to (d) of the volume table relating to the error volume, and a volume table for the specific notification sound ( It is a figure which shows e). A volume table (a) relating to the game volume of the pachinko machine according to the fifteenth embodiment of the present invention, the first to third examples (b) to (d) of the volume table relating to the error volume, and a volume table for the specific notification sound ( It is a figure which shows e). The volume table (a) relating to the game volume of the pachinko machine according to the sixteenth embodiment of the present invention, the first to third examples (b) to (d) of the volume table relating to the error volume, and the volume table for the specific notification sound ( It is a figure which shows e). A volume table (a) relating to the game volume of the pachinko machine according to the seventeenth embodiment of the present invention, the first to third examples (b) to (d) of the volume table relating to the error volume, and a volume table for the specific notification sound ( It is a figure which shows e). The volume table (a) relating to the game volume of the pachinko machine according to the eighteenth embodiment of the present invention, the first to third examples (b) to (d) of the volume table relating to the error volume, and the volume table for the specific notification sound ( It is a figure which shows e).

Hereinafter, embodiments of the invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1 to 15 illustrate a first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine. In FIGS. 1 to 3, the gaming machine main body 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 arranged on the front side of the outer frame 2. The front frame 3 is pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 via a first hinge 4 in the vertical direction arranged on one end side in the left-right direction, for example, the left end side, and is pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and detachable. The outer frame 2 can be locked in a closed state by the locking means 5 provided on the opposite side, for example, the right end side.

The front frame 3 includes a main body frame 6 and a glass door 7 arranged on the front side of the main body frame 6. The glass door 7 is pivotally attached to the main body frame 6 via a second hinge 8 in the vertical direction arranged on one end side in the left-right direction, for example, the left end side, and is pivotally attached to the main body frame 6 by the locking means 5. It can be locked in the closed state. The first hinge 4 and the second hinge 8 are arranged so as to have the same axis, for example.

As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 2 is formed in a rectangular shape by a pair of left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b and a pair of upper and lower horizontal frame members 2c and 2d. For example, a front cover member 9 made of synthetic resin is attached to the lower front side of the outer frame 2 so as to connect the lower front side of the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b along the front edge of the lower horizontal frame member 2d. There is. The front cover member 9 projects forward from the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b, and the main body frame 6 is arranged on the upper side thereof. Further, in the outer frame 2, the outer frame upper hinge metal fittings 11 constituting the first hinge 4 are arranged, for example, in the upper left portion, and the outer frame lower hinge metal fittings 12 are arranged in the upper left portion of the front cover member 9 in the lower left portion, respectively.

The main body frame 6 is made of synthetic resin, and has a rectangular frame portion 13 that can substantially contact the front edge side of the outer frame 2 on the upper side of the front cover member 9, and a game board provided on the upper side in the frame portion 13. For example, the mounting portion 14 and the lower mounting portion 15 provided on the lower side in the frame portion 13 are integrally provided. The game board 16 is detachably mounted on the game board mounting portion 14, for example, from the front side, and the lower mounting portion 15 has a lower speaker in addition to a launching means 17 capable of launching a game ball toward the game area 23 described later. 18 mag is arranged. Further, in the main body frame 6, the main body frame upper hinge metal fittings 19 constituting the first hinge 4 and the main body frame upper hinge metal fittings 20 forming the second hinge 8 are, for example, in the upper left portion, and the first, second hinges 4, 8 are provided. The hinge metal fittings 21 under the main body frame constituting the above are arranged, for example, in the lower left portion.

The glass door 7 includes a resin door base 22 formed in a rectangular shape corresponding to the front surface side of the main body frame 6. In the door base 22, window holes 24a of the glass window 24 are formed corresponding to the front side of the game area 23 formed in the game board 16, and a plurality of window holes 24a (here, four) are formed around the window holes 24a, for example. The upper speaker 25 and the light emitting board 26a provided with a large number of LEDs 26 are arranged, and an upper decorative cover 27 that substantially covers the upper speaker 25, the light emitting board 26a and the like from the front side is attached.

Further, on the lower front side of the door base 22, the upper plate 29a for storing the game balls paid out from the payout means 28 arranged on the rear side of the main body frame 6 and supplying the game balls to the launching means 17, and the upper plate 29a are full. A lower plate 29b for storing the surplus balls and the like at the time of the above, a firing handle 30 and the like for operating the launching means 17, and the like are arranged, and a lower decorative cover 31 for substantially covering the upper plate 29a, the lower plate 29b, etc. from the front side. It is installed. The lower decorative cover 31 is formed, for example, in a forward-facing bulge shape. For example, on the upper side thereof, as shown in FIG. 6, an effect button 32, a cross key 33, a volume control means 34, a light amount control means 35, and the like are formed. Various operating means are arranged.

The effect button 32 is used for a notice effect during a symbol change, and is configured to be pressed by a player. In the button effect accompanied by the operation of the effect button 32, for example, an operation valid period is set during the symbol variation, and when the player operates the effect button 32 during the operation valid period, for example, an operation for notifying the symbol variation result. Time production is performed. The cross key 33 includes four keys 33a to 33d, up, down, left, and right, and is used in situations where operations such as moving the cursor up, down, left, and right are required, such as when selecting a menu item.

The volume control means (B operation means) 34 is used for adjusting the volume by the player, and includes, for example, a plus key 34a and a minus key 34b, and the player operates the two keys 34a and 34b. The player setting value (B value) related to the volume can be set in a plurality of stages, for example, one of five stages of M1 to M5. The light amount operating means 35 is used for adjusting the light amount by the player. For example, the plus key 35a and the minus key 35b are provided, and the player operates the two keys 35a and 35b to adjust the light amount in a plurality of stages. For example, it can be set to any of three stages.

In the present embodiment, the volume control means 34 dedicated to volume adjustment and the light amount control means 35 dedicated to light amount adjustment are provided, but without providing them, a general-purpose operation means such as the cross key 33 can be used for volume adjustment and light amount adjustment. It may also be used for use.

A glass unit 36 is detachably attached to the back side of the door base 22 so as to substantially close the window hole 24a from the rear side, and is arranged along the edges on the first, second hinges, 4 and 8 sides. Vertical hinge end side reinforcing sheet metal 37, vertical opening / closing end side reinforcing sheet metal 38 arranged along the edge on the opening / closing end side, and left / right lower reinforcement arranged under the window hole 24a. The sheet metal 39 is detachably fixed to and from the sheet metal 39 by screwing or the like. Further, on the door base 22, the hinge metal fittings 40 on the glass door constituting the second hinge 8 are arranged, for example, in the upper left portion, and the hinge metal fittings 41 below the glass door are arranged in the lower left portion, for example.

Further, for example, a ball feed unit 42, a lower plate guide unit 43, and the like are mounted on the back side of the lower reinforcing sheet metal 39. The ball feeding unit 42 is for supplying the game balls in the upper plate 29a one by one to the launching means 17, and is arranged corresponding to the front side of the launching means 17. The lower plate guide unit 43 guides the surplus ball when the upper plate 29a is full and the foul ball that has returned without reaching the game area 23 even though it was launched by the launching means 17 to the lower plate 29b. For example, the ball feed unit 42 is adjacent to the ball feed unit 42 and is arranged on the first, second hinges, 4 and 8 sides thereof.

Further, for example, on the upper side of the main body frame 6, a door opening switch 44 capable of detecting whether or not the front frame 3 is open to the outer frame 2 is provided. The door opening switch 44 is configured to be turned on when the front frame 3 is opened to the front side with respect to the outer frame 2 and turned off when the front frame 3 is closed.

As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 16 includes a base plate 45 such as a veneer plate, and a guide rail 46 for guiding a game ball launched from the launching means 17 is arranged in an annular shape on the front side of the base plate 45. At the same time, in the game area 23 inside the guide rail 46, a large number of game nails (not shown) are arranged in addition to unit parts such as a central display frame unit 47, a start winning unit 48, and a normal winning unit 49. The game information display means 50 is arranged on the outer side of the area 23, for example, on the lower side. Of course, the game information display means 50 may be arranged in the game area 23.

As shown in FIG. 5, the game information display means 50 includes four LED groups composed of, for example, eight LEDs 60, and a total of 32 LEDs 60 are the normal symbol display means 51 and the normal hold number display means. 52, 1st special symbol display means 53, 2nd special symbol display means 54, 1st special hold quantity display means 55, 2nd special hold quantity display means 56, variation shortening notification means 57, right-handed notification means 58 and number of rounds. A predetermined number is assigned to the notification means 59. That is, each of the eight LED60s belonging to the first and second LED groups 50a and 50b constitutes the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54, respectively, and the eight LED60s belonging to the third LED group 50c are two. Eight LEDs 60 belonging to the fourth LED group 50d, respectively, constituting the first special reserved quantity display means 55, the second special reserved quantity display means 56, the normal hold quantity display means 52, and the fluctuation shortening notification means 57, respectively. Two of them constitute the normal symbol display means 51, the other two constitute the right-handed notification means 58, and the remaining four constitute the round number notification means 59, respectively.

On the plurality of unit parts 47 to 49 of the game board 16, a normal symbol starting means 61, a first special symbol starting means 62, a second special symbol starting means 63, a large winning means 64, a plurality of ordinary winning means 65, and the like are placed. It is provided. Further, on the rear side of the base plate 45, in addition to the liquid crystal display means (image display means) 66, a movable effect means 67 or the like provided with a movable body 67a capable of moving the front side of the liquid crystal display means 66 in the vertical direction, for example, is arranged. ing.

The central display frame unit 47 constitutes the display frame of the liquid crystal display means 66, and is detachably mounted from the front side with respect to a mounting hole (not shown) penetrating in the front-rear direction formed in the base plate 45. .. As shown in FIG. 4, the central display frame unit 47 is arranged outside the mounting hole along the front surface of the base plate 45, and the front mounting plate 71 through which the game ball can pass, and the liquid crystal display means 66. Arranged in the shape of a front view gate extending from both the left and right sides to the upper side on the front side of the above, and arranged between the decorative frame 72 projecting forward on the inner peripheral side of the front mounting plate 71 and the left and right lower ends of the decorative frame 72. It has a stage 73 to be played. The game balls launched by the launching means 17 and entering the upper side of the game area 23 are distributed to the left and right at the top of the decorative frame 72, and the left flow path 74a on the left side and the right flow path 74b on the right side of the central display frame unit 47. Flow down either.

The central display frame unit 47 is provided with a warp inlet 75 through which a game ball can flow, on at least one side of the left flow path 74a side and the right flow path 74b side, for example, the left flow path 74a side. The game ball that has flowed into the warp inlet 75 while flowing down the left flow path 74a freely rolls in the left-right direction on the stage 73, and then has a central drop portion 76 provided corresponding to the center in the left-right direction of the game area 23. It falls to the front side from any of the other parts. Further, on the upper side of the stage 73, an intrusion prevention means 77 for preventing the invasion of the game ball to the rear side due to rebound or the like is provided.

The start winning unit 48 is arranged on the lower side of the central display frame unit 47, and is detachably attached to the base plate 45 from the front side. The ordinary winning unit 49 is arranged on the left side of the starting winning unit 48 under the central display frame unit 47, and is detachably attached to the base plate 45 from the front side.

In the game board 16, a light emitting substrate 68a provided with LEDs 68 is arranged in each part including the movable body 67a.

The normal symbol starting means 61 is for starting the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display means 51, and is composed of a passing gate or the like through which the game ball can pass, and is a passage detecting means (passing detecting means) for detecting the passage of the game ball. (Not shown). The ordinary symbol starting means 61 is provided, for example, on the front side of the front mounting plate 71 on the right side of the central display frame unit 47, and allows a game ball flowing down the right flow path 74b to pass through.

The ordinary symbol display means 51 is for displaying the ordinary symbol in a variable manner, and is composed of, for example, two LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 as shown in FIG. 5, and the ordinary symbol starting means 61 displays the game ball. Based on the detection, after those two LEDs 60 constituting the normal symbol emit light in the normal fluctuation light emission pattern, the collision detection disturbance included in the normal random number information acquired at the time of detecting the game ball by the normal symbol starting means 61 If the numerical value matches the predetermined hit determination value, the fluctuation is stopped in the hit mode (predetermined mode), and in other cases, the fluctuation is stopped in the off mode. It should be noted that the two LEDs 60 constituting the normal symbol can display one or more hit modes and one or more missed modes depending on the combination of their light emitting modes (for example, lighting / extinguishing), and are normally changing. As for the light emission pattern, for example, a plurality of specific types (here, two types) of light emission modes are switched at predetermined time (for example, 128 ms).

Further, when the ordinary symbol starting means 61 detects a game ball during the ordinary holding period including the symbol changing state and the ordinary profit state of the ordinary symbol displaying means 51, the ordinary random number information acquired by the detection is predetermined. The maximum number of reserved symbols, for example, 4 is reserved and stored, and each time the normal holding period ends, one is consumed and the normal symbol is changed. The stored number of ordinary random number information (ordinary hold number) is notified to the player by the ordinary hold number display means 52 or the like. As shown in FIG. 5, the normal hold number display means 52 is composed of, for example, two LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50, and each of the two LED 60s has a light emitting mode (for example, lighting / blinking / extinguishing). Depending on the combination, it is possible to display 5 types of normal hold numbers of 0 to 4.

The first special symbol starting means 62 is for starting the symbol variation by the first special symbol displaying means 53, is composed of a non-opening / closing winning means having no opening / closing means, and is a game ball for detecting a winning game ball. It is equipped with a detection means (not shown). The first special symbol starting means 62 is provided in, for example, the starting winning unit 48, is arranged in an upward opening shape corresponding to the central drop portion 76 of the stage 73, and is warped on the left flow path 74a side. Due to the existence of a route from the entrance 75 through the stage 73 to win a prize, the game ball flowing down the left flow path 74a can be won with a higher probability than the game ball flowing down the right flow path 74b. There is. When a game ball wins the first special symbol starting means 62, a predetermined number of game balls per winning is paid out as a prize ball.

The second special symbol starting means 63 is for starting the symbol variation by the second special symbol displaying means 54, and the game ball can be won in the open state and cannot be won (or from the open state) by the operation of the opening / closing unit 78. It is composed of an openable and closable winning means that can be changed to a closed state (which is difficult to win), and is equipped with a game ball detecting means (not shown) for detecting a winning game ball. When the symbol becomes a hit mode and a normal profit state occurs, the opening / closing portion 78 changes from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time.

The second special symbol starting means 63 is arranged, for example, on the front mounting plate 71 on the right side of the central display frame unit 47 and on the downstream side of the normal symbol starting means 61, and has flowed down the right flow path 74b. The ball can be won. The opening / closing portion 78 can swing around a rotation axis in the left-right direction provided on the lower side, for example, and in the closed state, it is substantially flush with the front mounting plate 71 so that the game ball can pass through the front side. In the open state, the front side of the front mounting plate 71 has an inclined shape that descends backward so that the game ball can win a prize backward. When a game ball wins a prize in the second special symbol starting means 63, a predetermined number of game balls per winning is paid out as a prize ball.

As shown in FIG. 5, the first special symbol display means 53 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50, provided that the first special symbol starting means 62 detects a game ball ( (When the symbol start condition is satisfied), after the eight LEDs 60 constituting the first special symbol emit light in the light emission pattern during the special fluctuation, the first acquired when the game ball is detected by the first special symbol starting means 62. If the jackpot judgment random number value included in the special random number information matches the predetermined jackpot judgment value (when winning in the random number lottery), the first jackpot mode is used, and in other cases, the first jackpot mode is used. Is supposed to stop. When the stop symbol after the change of the first special symbol display means 53 becomes the first jackpot mode, the first extraordinary profit state occurs.

As shown in FIG. 5, the second special symbol display means 54 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50, provided that the second special symbol starting means 63 detects the game ball ( (When the symbol start condition is satisfied), after the eight LEDs 60 constituting the second special symbol emit light in the light emission pattern during the special fluctuation, the second acquired when the game ball is detected by the second special symbol starting means 63. If the jackpot judgment random number value included in the special random number information matches the predetermined jackpot judgment value (when winning in the random number lottery), the second jackpot mode is used, and in other cases, the second missed mode is used. Is supposed to stop. When the stop symbol after the change of the second special symbol display means 54 becomes the second jackpot mode, the second extraordinary profit state occurs.

The first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 have one or a plurality of first and second jackpot modes and one or a plurality of first, depending on the combination of the light emitting modes (for example, lighting / extinguishing) of each of the eight LEDs 60. The second out-of-range mode can be displayed, and the light emission pattern during the special fluctuation is such that, for example, a specific plurality of types (here, two types) of light emission modes are switched at predetermined time (for example, 128 ms).

In addition, the first and second special symbols are started during the special holding period including the symbol change of the first special symbol display means 53, the symbol change of the second special symbol display means 54, and the first and second special profit states. When the means 62 and 63 detect the game ball, the first and second special random number information (random number information) acquired by the means 62 and 63 are stored in a predetermined upper limit, for example, 4 each. Will be done. Then, when the hold memory on the second special symbol side is 1 or more at the end of the special hold period, one hold memory of the second special symbol is digested to change the second special symbol, and the first When only the reserved memory on the special symbol side is 1 or more, one reserved memory of the 1st special symbol is digested and the 1st special symbol is changed. As described above, in the present embodiment, when both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not changing, and there is a hold memory on both the first special symbol side and the second special symbol side. Is designed to give priority to the change of the second special symbol.

The number of stored first and second special random number information (first and second special reserved numbers) is notified to the player by the first and second special reserved number display means 55 and 56, the liquid crystal display means 66, and the like. NS. Here, the first and second special reserved number display means 55 and 56 are composed of two LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 as shown in FIG. 5, and their light emitting modes (for example, lighting / blinking / extinguishing). ), It is possible to display 5 types of 1st and 2nd special hold numbers of 0 to 4.

The large winning means 64 is an opening / closing type winning means provided with an opening / closing plate 79 that can switch between an open state in which the game ball can win and a closed state in which the game ball cannot win. A game ball that is arranged on the downstream side of the special symbol starting means 63 and upstream of the first special symbol starting means 62 and has flowed down the right flow path 74b rather than the game ball that has flowed down the left flow path 74a. Is possible to win a prize with a high probability. The big prize means 64 is the first and second specials that occur when the first and second special symbols of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 stop in the first and second big hit modes after the change. In the profit state, the opening / closing plate 79 opens to the front side according to a predetermined opening pattern, and the game ball that has fallen on the opening / closing plate 79 is made to win a prize inside. When a game ball wins the large prize-winning means 64, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls per prize. In the following description, the first extraordinary profit state and the second extraordinary profit state are collectively referred to as a "big hit game (special game)".

There are a plurality of types of open patterns of the big prize means 64 in the big hit game, such as 4R and 6R. For example, each of the 4R and 6R open patterns is configured to perform so-called rounds with balls four or six times, respectively. Here, in the round with balls (unit opening period), after the large winning means 64 is opened, the number of winnings to the large winning means 64 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9) or a predetermined time (for example, 28 seconds). ) It is set to close the big winning means 64 when the lapse has passed, and if the player hits right aiming at the big winning means 64 on the right flow path 74b side, the maximum number of game balls can be easily won. You can get a lot of prize balls. In addition to the round with balls, an opening pattern may be provided in which the large winning means 64 opens for a very short time (for example, 0.2 seconds) without balls, or a round without balls may be provided. Only open patterns may be provided.

Further, on the liquid crystal display means 66, for example, the effect symbol 80 can be variablely displayed in parallel with the variable display of the first and second special symbols by the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54. Various images such as the first and second reserved images X1 to X4, Y1 to Y4, and the changing pending image Z indicating the number of second special reserved images can be displayed.

Here, the effect symbol 80 includes a plurality of symbol rows (three in this case) composed of a plurality of symbol Ps, and each symbol P constituting each of the symbol rowss is as shown in FIG. For example, it is composed of a combination of a symbol body portion Pa composed of numbers such as 1 to 8 and others, and a decorative portion Pb attached to the symbol body portion Pa. The effect symbol 80 starts fluctuation by vertical scrolling for each symbol row according to a predetermined fluctuation pattern substantially at the same time as the fluctuation start of the first and second special symbols, and the stop symbol on the predetermined effective line is a predetermined mode. For example, the final stop is made substantially at the same time as the fluctuation stop of the first and second special symbols. In the effect symbol 80, for example, the case where all the stop symbols on the effective line are the same is the jackpot effect mode, and the other cases are the off effect mode, and the first and second special symbols are the first and second jackpot modes. In that case, the effect symbol 80 is in the jackpot effect mode (specific mode), and when the first and second special symbols are in the first and second off modes, the effect symbol 80 is in the off effect mode (non-specific mode). Become.

Regarding the first and second reserved images X1 to X4, Y1 to Y4, and the changing pending image Z, the first and first first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63 detect the game ball. 2 When the number of special reserved images increases, one additional first and second reserved images X1 to Y1 to be displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66, and the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 display the first and second images X1 to Y1 to the liquid crystal display means 66. When the number of first and second special reservations decreases based on the start of new fluctuations of the first and second special symbols, for example, the changing hold image Z is deleted and the first and second reserved images X1 to , Y1 to the front side of the queue (for example, the right side of the screen) by one, and the extruded first and second reserved images X1 and Y1 are moved to a predetermined position, for example, to make a new fluctuation. It is designed to be changed to the middle hold image Z.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a back cover 81 that covers the central display frame unit 47 and the like from the rear side is mounted on the back side of the game board 16, and the main control board 82a is stored on the back side of the back cover 81. The main board case 82, the effect board case 83 in which the effect control board 83a and the effect interface board 83b are stored, the liquid crystal board case 84 in which the liquid crystal control board 84a is stored, and the like are detachably mounted.

Further, on the back side of the front frame 3, an opening / closing cover 85 that covers the back side of the game board 16 so as to be openable / closable is detachably attached, and the game ball tank 86a and the tank rail 86b are placed on one side on the left and right sides. The payout means 28 and the payout passage 87 are attached to each of them, and when the game ball wins a prize in the winning opening of the large winning means 64 or the like, or when there is a ball lending command from an automatic ball lending machine (not shown), the game is played. The game ball in the ball tank 86a is paid out by the payout means 28 via the tank rail 86b, and the game ball is guided to the upper plate 29a through the payout passage 87. The opening / closing cover 85 is arranged so as to cover a part of the upper side of the main board case 82 from the rear side, for example.

A board mounting base 88 is detachably mounted on the lower portion of the back side of the front frame 3, and a power supply board case 89 and a payout control board 90a in which the power supply board 89a is stored are mounted on the back side of the board mounting base 88. The payout board case 90 in which the above is stored is detachably attached to each of the payout board cases 90. For example, the power supply board 89a is provided with a power supply switch 98 that can be turned on / off from the outside of the power supply board case 89.

Further, the main control board 82a is connected to operating means such as the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting changing operating means 93, and display means such as the performance information displaying means 97. As shown in FIG. 3, both the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting changing operation means 93 can be operated from the outside of the main board case 82, and the performance information display means 97 can be visually recognized from the outside of the main board case 82. In this state, they are mounted on the main control board 82a, respectively.

The RAM clear switch 92 is operated when the RAM is cleared when the power is turned on, and can be pressed from the outside of the main board case 82, for example, and is configured to be OFF when not operated and ON when pressed. ing. Further, the setting change operation means 93 is operated when changing the setting, and can be switched ON / OFF by, for example, inserting a dedicated setting key into the keyhole portion and rotating the setting from the outside of the main board case 82. It has become. In the present embodiment, the set value can be changed to a plurality of stages (here, 6 stages of settings 1 to 6) by operating the setting change operation means 93 and the like. The set value corresponds to the jackpot probability, that is, the probability that the first and second special symbols are in the jackpot mode (probability of winning in a random number lottery). For example, the larger the set value, the higher the jackpot probability. There is. In the following description, the term "set value" simply refers to the set value related to the change in the jackpot probability.

The performance information display means 97 constitutes the setting display means 94 and the performance display means 95. For example, the performance information display means 97 includes 4-digit 7-segment display units 97a to 97d so that the performance information display means 97 can be visually recognized through the transparent main board case 82. For example, it is mounted on the main control board 82a in the main board case 82 so as to function as the setting display means 94 during the first period and as the performance display means 95 during the second period different from the first period. It has become.

The setting display means 94 displays the setting information regarding the set value (any of the settings 1 to 6) in a different display mode depending on, for example, whether or not the set value has not been finalized. For example, the setting 1 to Any one of "1" to "6" and "1." to "6." can be displayed on at least a part of the performance information display means 97 corresponding to 6, and the setting before confirmation is made during the setting change period. The setting information corresponding to the value is, for example, "1" to "6" without dots, and the setting information corresponding to the fixed setting value during the predetermined period after the setting change period ends and the setting confirmation period is, for example, "dotted". Each of "1" to "6." can be displayed. In the present embodiment, of the four-digit 7-segment display units 97a to 97d of the performance information display means 97, the 7-segment display unit 97d on the left end side of the rear view, which is closest to the front side when the front frame 3 is opened, is used. It is designed to be used as a setting display means 94.

The performance display means 95 displays a so-called base value on at least a part of the performance information display means 97, for example, the 7-segment display units 97a to 97d. The base value is an example of specific information obtained based on the game performance, and is calculated by, for example, "(number of payouts in the low probability state / number of outs in the low probability state) x 100". The performance display means 95 of the present embodiment can switch and display four types of base values, for example, a real-time base value, a first cumulative base value, a second cumulative base value, and a third cumulative base value. .. The real-time base value is a real-time base value during the unit measurement period with the unit measurement period until the number of outs reaches a predetermined number (for example, 60,000). The 1st to 3rd cumulative base values are the cumulative base values in the unit measurement period 1 to 3 times before, respectively. Of course, only the base value in real time may be displayed, or the cumulative base value of one type, two types, or four or more types may be displayed.

As described above, the RAM clear switch 92, the setting change operation means 93, and the performance information display means 97 (setting display means 94 and performance display means 95) are all arranged on the rear side of the gaming machine main body 1. Since it is necessary to unlock and open the front frame 3 in order to access, the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operation means 93 cannot be operated by anyone other than those involved in the hall, and the performance information display means. The display contents of 97 (setting display means 94, performance display means 95) cannot be seen.

Further, for example, a volume adjusting knob (instep operating means) 99 is connected to the effect interface board 83b. The volume adjustment knob 99 is for hall personnel and the like to perform selection operations related to the volume (predetermined value), and has a plurality of stages (here, 10 stages corresponding to the hall set values (instep value) T0 to T9, FIG. 12, FIG. It is configured by a rotary switch that can be switched to (see FIG. 15), and is mounted on the effect interface board 83b in a state where it can be operated from the outside of the effect board case 83, for example. In this way, the volume adjustment knob 99 is arranged on the rear side of the gaming machine main body 1, and it is necessary to unlock and open the front frame 3 in order to operate it. I can't.

The volume adjusting operating means (instep operating means) provided on the rear side of the gaming machine main body 1 may be a dip switch or the like as long as it can be switched in a plurality of stages. Further, in the present embodiment, since the opening / closing cover 85 covers the rear side of the effect board case 83, the volume adjustment knob 99 cannot be operated unless the opening / closing cover 85 is opened. By providing a notch or an opening corresponding to the knob 99, the volume adjusting knob 99 may be operated while the opening / closing cover 85 is closed.

FIG. 7A is a schematic block diagram of the control system of this pachinko machine. In FIG. 7A, the main control board 82a controls the game control operation, and includes the above-mentioned RAM clear switch 92, setting change operation means 93, performance information display means 97, and the like, as well as game information on the game board 16. The display means 50, the ordinary symbol starting means 61, the first special symbol starting means 62, the second special symbol starting means 63, the large winning means 64, the ordinary winning means 65, etc. are connected via, for example, a relay board (not shown). Below that, there is an effect control board 83a that performs effect control such as voice output, illumination emission, and drive of a movable body based on control commands from the main control board 82a, and based on control commands from this effect control board 83a. A liquid crystal control board 84a that controls the liquid crystal display means 66, a payout control board 90a that controls the payout means 28 based on a control command from the main control board 82a, a launch means based on a launch control signal from the payout control board 90a, and the like. A sub-control means such as a launch control board 91 that controls 17 is connected.

The effect control board 83a and the liquid crystal control board 84a are connected to the effect interface board 83b connected to the main control board 82a as shown in FIG. 7A, and control from the main control board 82a to the effect control board 83a. Both the command and the control command from the effect control board 83a to the liquid crystal control board 84a are transmitted via the effect interface board 83b.

In addition, various effect means to be controlled by the effect control board 83a, such as speakers 18, 25, a light emitting board 26a on the frame side, a light emitting board 68a on the board side, a movable effect means 67, and the like, and other effects that can be operated by the player. The button 32, the cross key 33, the volume control means 34, the light amount control means 35, and the like are connected to the effect control board 83a via, for example, the effect interface board 83b.

Subsequently, the power-on process (FIG. 8) executed on the main control board 82a at the time of power-on will be described. In this power-on process (FIG. 8), interrupts are first disabled (S1) so that interrupt processes such as timer interrupts are not executed, a stack pointer is set (S2), and sub-board startup wait processes (S3 to S5) are performed. Run. That is, a value corresponding to the sub-board start-up waiting time (for example, 2 seconds) is set in a predetermined register (S3), and the subtraction process (S4) is performed until the value becomes 0, that is, until the sub-board start-up waiting time elapses. ) Is repeated. Further, the power supply abnormality signal monitoring process (S6) that waits until the power supply abnormality signal is turned off is executed, and the protection and prohibition areas of the RAM are invalidated (S7).

Subsequently, the work area is initially set (S8), and a power-on command (BA08H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a (S9). When the effect control board 83a receives the power-on command (BA08H), for example, the liquid crystal display means 66 displays "Please Wait" or the like. Then, until the power-on signal and the payout communication confirmation signal acquired from the input port are turned on, the watch waits while clearing the WDT (Watchdog Timer) (S10, S11).

Subsequently, the process proceeds to the processes of S12 to S22 shown in FIG. The processes of S12 to S22 include "setting change" for executing the setting change process (S14) and RAM clear process (S15), and executing the RAM clear process (S15) without executing the setting change process (S14). "RAM clear", "setting confirmation" to execute setting confirmation processing (S20) and backup restoration processing (S21), "backup restoration" to execute backup restoration processing (S21) without executing setting confirmation processing (S20), It is performed in any of five types of processing modes of "RAM error" that executes the power re-on wait process (S17).

Further, among these five types of processing modes, four types excluding "RAM abnormality" are the ON / OFF state of the setting change operation means 93, the ON / OFF state of the RAM clear switch 92, and the door (front frame 3). It is selected according to the combination of open / closed state.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when both the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operation means 93 are ON, the processing mode of "setting change" is selected in principle, and the RAM clear switch 92 is ON. When the setting change operation means 93 is OFF, the processing mode of "RAM clear" is selected, but even if both the setting change operation means 93 and the RAM clear switch 92 are ON, when the door is closed, "RAM clear" is selected. "Clear RAM" is selected instead of "Change settings". Similarly, when the RAM clear switch 92 is OFF and the setting change operation means 93 is ON, the processing mode of "setting confirmation" is selected in principle, and both the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operation means 93 are OFF. In that case, the processing mode of "backup restoration" is selected, but even if the RAM clear switch 92 is OFF and the setting change operation means 93 is ON, in the case of closing the door, "backup restoration" is not performed instead of "setting confirmation". "Is now selected.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the situation where the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operation means 93 are ON even though the door (front frame 3) is not open is suspected to be fraudulent, so the setting is changed. "Setting change" and "setting confirmation" related to the function are subject to door opening, and when the door is closed, "RAM clear" that does not execute the setting change process (S13) and "RAM clear" that does not execute the setting confirmation process (S19) "Restore backup" is selected.

In S12, the door opening signal, the ON / OFF signal of the RAM clear switch 92, and the ON / OFF signal of the setting change operation means 93 are acquired from the input port data. Then, the setting change branch determination process (S13) for determining whether or not the condition for selecting "setting change" as the processing mode is satisfied is executed. In this setting change branch determination process (S13), as shown in FIG. 10, when both the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operation means 93 are ON and the door is open, the condition of "setting change" is satisfied. The determination is made (S13: Yes), and the process proceeds to the setting change process (S14).

In the setting change process (S14), during the setting change period until the setting change end condition is satisfied (for example, until the setting change operation means 93 is switched to OFF), for example, every time the RAM clear switch 92 is operated, the setting work is performed. When the value is cyclically changed in the range of, for example, 0 to 5 corresponding to the settings 1 to 6, and the setting change operation means 93 is switched to OFF and the setting change period ends, the setting work value at that time is newly changed. It is settled as set value data (updates the set value work area of RAM). During the setting change period, the setting display means 94 (7-segment display unit 97d of the performance information display means 97) has a value corresponding to the set work value (for example, "1" if the set work value is 0, and the set work value is set to "1". If it is 5, "6") is displayed without dots, for example, and when the setting change period ends and the set value data is confirmed, the display of the setting display means 94 can be switched to, for example, with dots. It is desirable that the display corresponding to the set value data (any of 0 to 5) after the determination by the setting display means 94 continues for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second).

For example, at the start of the setting change period, the setting change start command (BA76H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a, and at the end of the setting change period, the setting change end command (BA77H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a. NS. When the effect control board 83a receives the setting change start command (BA76H), for example, the liquid crystal display means 66 displays "setting is being changed" or the like.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when both the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operation means 93 are ON and the door is open when the power is turned on, the setting change until the setting change operation means 93 is switched to OFF. During the period, the setting work value is set in the range of 0 to 5 by pressing the RAM clear switch 92 while referring to the setting information (for example, any of "1" to "6") displayed on the setting display means 94. The setting information can be changed, and then the provisional setting work value can be fixed as the setting value data by switching the setting changing operation means 93 to OFF, and the setting information displayed on the setting display means 94 at that time. The confirmed content can be confirmed by (for example, any of "1." to "6." with dots). The operating means for changing the set value is not limited to the RAM clear switch 92, and for example, a dedicated operating means may be provided.

When the above setting change process (S14) is completed, the RAM clear process (S15) is executed, and the process proceeds to the common process (S22) described later. In this RAM clearing process (S15), for example, the area excluding the set value work area and the stack area in the RAM in the area is cleared to 0, and initial values are set in the backup flag, the predetermined timer, the special figure stop symbol number, and the like.

The description will be continued by returning to the setting change branch determination process in S13. If it is determined in S13 that the condition of "setting change" (see FIG. 10) is not satisfied (S13: No), the process proceeds to the RAM abnormality determination process (S16). The RAM abnormality determination process (S16) determines whether or not to select the processing mode of "RAM abnormality". For example, the set value data acquired from the set value work area is in the normal range (here, any of 0 to 5). In either case of () or a backup error, the processing mode of “RAM error” is selected and the process shifts to the power re-on wait process (S17).

In the power re-turning wait process (S17), a power re-turning command (BA7FH) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a, and an error is shown to the setting display means 94 (7-segment display unit 97d of the performance information display means 97), for example. An "E" is displayed, and the power is waiting to be turned on again by repeating the power abnormality check process indefinitely. When the effect control board 83a receives the power supply turn-on command (BA7FH), for example, the liquid crystal display means 66 displays a message such as "RAM error, turn on the power again and determine the setting to 1."

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the case of a RAM abnormality or a backup abnormality, the power is forcibly turned on again by shifting to the state of waiting for the power to be turned on again. If the power re-on wait process (S17) is executed due to a RAM error, and if the condition of "setting change" is not satisfied in S13 at the next power re-on, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal again and the power is re-powered. The input waiting process (S17) is executed. Therefore, when the power is turned on again while waiting for the power to be turned on again, the door (front frame 3) is opened and the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operation means 93 are both turned on to perform the setting change process (the setting change process (front frame 3). It is necessary to execute S14) and set the set value to an arbitrary value.

The explanation will be continued by returning to the RAM abnormality determination process of S16. If it is determined in S16 that neither the RAM nor the backup is abnormal, the process proceeds to the RAM clear branch determination process (S18). This RAM clear branch determination process (S18) determines whether or not the condition for selecting "RAM clear" as the processing mode is satisfied. For example, when the RAM clear switch 92 is ON, "RAM" It is determined that the condition of "clear" is satisfied (S18: Yes), and the process proceeds to the RAM clear process (S15) already described.

When the RAM clear switch 92 is OFF in the RAM clear branch determination process (S18) (when the condition for selecting "RAM clear" as the processing mode is not satisfied), the setting confirmation branch determination process (S19) is performed. Transition. This setting confirmation branch determination process (S19) determines whether or not the condition for selecting "setting confirmation" as the processing mode is satisfied, and as shown in FIG. 10, the door (front frame 3) has a door (front frame 3). When the RAM clear switch 92 is OFF and the setting change operation means 93 is ON, it is determined that the condition of "setting confirmation" is satisfied (S19: Yes), and the process proceeds to the setting confirmation process (S20). In other cases, the process mode of "backup restoration" is selected and the process proceeds to the backup restoration process (S21).

In the backup restoration process (S21) that shifts when the processing mode of “backup restoration” is selected, for example, the backup flag work area in the in-area RAM and the subsequent error-related work area are cleared to 0. In this way, even when the backup is restored, only the error-related work area is cleared to 0 so that the error information before the power failure is not carried over.

In the setting confirmation process (S20), which shifts when the processing mode of "setting confirmation" is selected, during the setting confirmation period until the setting confirmation end condition is satisfied (for example, until the setting change operation means 93 is switched to OFF). , Setting value of RAM in the area Based on the setting value data acquired from the work area, the process of creating and outputting the setting display data (for example, with dots) for specifying the setting information to be displayed on the setting display means 94. Run. As a result, the setting display means 94 (7-segment display unit 97d of the performance information display means 97) has a value corresponding to the set value data at that time (for example, if the set value data is 0, "1.", the set value. If the data is 5, "6.") is displayed with dots, for example. When the setting confirmation process (S20) is completed, the process proceeds to the backup restoration process (S21) already described.

For example, at the start of the setting confirmation period, the setting confirmation start command (BA60H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a, and at the end of the setting confirmation period, the setting change end command (BA67H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a. NS. When the effect control board 83a receives the setting confirmation start command (BA60H), for example, the liquid crystal display means 66 displays "setting confirmation in progress" or the like.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the RAM clear switch 92 is OFF when the power is turned on, the setting change operation means 93 is ON, and the door is open, the setting confirmation until the setting change operation means 93 is switched to OFF. During the period, the setting information (for example, any of "1" to "6") at that time can be confirmed by the display of the setting display means 94.

Following the RAM clear processing (S15) or backup restoration processing (S21) described above, the common processing (S22) is executed. In this common processing (S22), first, depending on the processing mode, for example, in the case of "setting change" and "RAM clear", the initialization command (BA01H), the RAM clear command (BA02H), and the setting value command based on the setting value data (F6xxH), customer waiting command (BA04H), etc. are transmitted in sequence, and in the case of "setting confirmation" and "backup recovery", the initialization command (BA01H), power failure recovery display command (BA03H), first and second First and second special hold quantity specification commands (B0xxH, B1xxH) based on the value of the special hold quantity, setting value commands (F6xxH) based on the set value data, state specification commands (FAxxH to FDxxH) based on the game state, and waiting for customers. If it is inside, the customer waiting command (BA04H) is sequentially transmitted. Then, the initial values are set in various internal function registers and the work area is initially set.

When the above common processing (S22) is completed, the process proceeds to the main loop processing (S23 to S28). In this main loop processing, interrupts are prohibited (S23), various random numbers are updated (S24), all registers are saved in the stack area (S25), out-of-area processing (S26) is executed, and then all registers are restored. A series of processes of allowing (S27) interrupting (S28) are repeatedly executed. As a result, for example, the timer interrupt process is called and executed at a cycle of 4 ms.

Here, in the out-of-area processing (S26), the out-of-area RAM check processing, the performance display aggregation / division processing, and the like are executed. The out-of-area RAM check process is a process of initializing (clearing) the out-of-area RAM on the condition that it is determined whether or not the out-of-area RAM has an abnormality and it is determined that the out-of-area RAM has an abnormality. Further, the performance display aggregation division process calculates the base value to be displayed on the performance display means 95, and during the unit measurement period until the number of outs reaches a predetermined number (for example, 60,000), " The real-time base value is calculated by counting the "number of payouts in the low probability state" and the "number of outs in the low probability state" and dividing the former by the latter. When the unit measurement period ends, the real-time base value at that time becomes the new first cumulative base value, and the previous first and second cumulative base values become the new second and third cumulative base values, respectively. Become.

Subsequently, the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 11) of the main control board 82a will be described. In this timer interrupt process (FIG. 11), first, the power supply abnormality check process (S31) is executed. In this power supply abnormality check process (S31), the power supply abnormality signal is monitored, and when it is determined that the power supply abnormality is performed, the data (game information) stored in the RAM is backed up and the effect control board 83a or the like is used. In response, a power off command is sent to enable RAM protection and invalidate the prohibited area. As a result, writing data to the RAM is prohibited in the subsequent processing. In addition, after clearing the output data of all output ports and disabling timer interrupts, by repeating the infinite loop process while clearing the WDT, the power supply voltage drops and the CPU waits for the non-operating state.

When the above power supply abnormality check process (S31) is completed, a timer management process (S32) for managing various timers used for game control is subsequently performed, and various sensors such as a game ball detecting means and an operating means provided in each winning means are used. Input management process for managing detection information (S33), setting error check process for checking abnormalities related to set values (S34), error management process for monitoring the occurrence of various errors (S35), and updating various random numbers such as jackpot judgment random numbers. The random number update process (S36) to be performed, the prize ball management process (S37) to manage the prize balls such as transmitting the payout control command to the payout control board 90a are executed.

Further, following the prize ball management process (S37), the normal symbol management process (S38), the normal electric accessory management process (S39), the special symbol management process (S40), and the special electric accessory management process (S41) are executed. do.

The normal symbol management process (S38) manages the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display means 51, and based on the normal symbol starting means 61 detecting the game ball, the normal random number information such as the hit determination random number value is used. Is acquired, and the ordinary random number information is stored in the first-in, first-out storage area up to a predetermined upper limit reserved number (for example, 4). Then, on the condition that the ordinary symbol display means 51 is in a state where variable display is possible and one or more ordinary random number information is stored (the number of ordinary reserved numbers is 1 or more), the ordinary random number information queue is used. The first hit judgment random number value is taken out, and hit / miss judgment (hit judgment) is performed according to whether or not the hit judgment random number value matches a predetermined hit judgment value, and the hit judgment result is used. Based on this, the stop symbol and the fluctuation time after the fluctuation of the normal symbol are selected, and the normal symbol is changed by the normal symbol display means 51.

In this embodiment, the hit probability during the special game state (during the time saving state and the probability change state), which will be described later, is set higher than the hit probability during the other normal game states, and the normal symbol in the special game state is set. The fluctuation time is set to be shorter than during the normal gaming state.

Further, the ordinary electric accessory management process (S39) manages the ordinary profit state, and the stop symbol after the change of the ordinary symbol display means 51 is the hit mode based on the hit determination result of S38. When this happens, a normal profit state is generated in which the opening / closing portion 78 of the second special symbol starting means 63 is changed to the open state according to a predetermined opening / closing pattern.

In the present embodiment, a normal opening / closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds × 1 opening) and an extended opening / closing pattern (for example, 2 seconds × 3 times opening) set so that the opening time is longer than this normal opening / closing pattern. ), Two types of opening / closing patterns are set, and the normal opening / closing pattern is selected during the normal gaming state, and the extended opening / closing pattern is selected during the special gaming state.

The special symbol management process (S40) manages the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols by the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54, and the first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63 Based on the detection of the game ball, the first and second special random number information consisting of the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, and other random number values are acquired, and the first and second special random number information are predetermined. The upper limit reserved number (for example, 4 each) is stored in the first-in first-out storage area. Then, when the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are in a state where variable display is possible, if the number of the second special hold is 1 or more, the first special from the queue of the second special random number information. If only the number of holdings is 1 or more, the first jackpot judgment random number value is taken out from the queue of the first special random number information, and the jackpot / loss judgment is made with a predetermined jackpot probability by a random number lottery using the jackpot judgment random number value. And, according to the jackpot determination result, the variation pattern selection process for selecting the variation pattern of the effect symbol 80, the special stop symbol selection process for selecting the stop symbol after the variation of the first and second special symbols, and the like are executed. After that, the first and second special symbols are changed by the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54.

Further, in the special symbol management process (S40), the look-ahead determination process can also be executed. In this look-ahead determination process, the first and second special random number information acquired when the game ball wins the first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63 is predetermined before being subjected to the symbol variation. At the timing, for example, when the first and second special random number information is acquired, the pre-reading determination is performed on the jackpot determination random number value and the like included in the first and second special random number information.

When, for example, the number of first and second special reservations increases, for example, a hold addition command according to the look-ahead determination result is transmitted to the effect control board 83a, and the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols is started. At that time, a hold subtraction command, a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, and a stop symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol are transmitted to the effect control board 83a, and the fluctuation pattern is supported from the fluctuation start of the first and second special symbols. When the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols is stopped after the fluctuation time elapses, a fluctuation stop command is transmitted to the effect control board 83a. Further, when the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols is completed and the first and second special reserved numbers are both 0 at that time, the customer waiting command (BA04H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a.

Here, there are two types of jackpot probabilities, low probability and high probability, which are set to high probabilities during the probabilistic state of the special gaming states described later, and low probabilities otherwise. Further, in the present embodiment, the set value can be changed to 6 stages of settings 1 to 6, and the jackpot probability (low probability and high probability) changes to 6 stages according to the set value. For example, the larger the set value, the higher the jackpot probability.

Further, the variation pattern of the effect symbol 80 includes a normal variation pattern in which the reach state is not established and an out-of-reach mode, a reach-out / jackpot variation pattern in which the reach state is passed and the out-of-reach mode or the jackpot mode is established. As the normal fluctuation pattern, for example, a plurality of types having different fluctuation times are provided. Also, regarding the reach loss / jackpot fluctuation pattern, there are various types such as the normal reach miss / jackpot fluctuation pattern in which the reach production after the reach is established ends with the normal reach production, and the super reach miss / jackpot fluctuation pattern that shifts to the super reach production after the normal reach production. In addition, there are a plurality of types in which the fluctuation time and the production content are different for each type of each reach fluctuation pattern.

Further, for example, in the fluctuation pattern selection process, when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the jackpot is selected from a plurality of types such as normal 4R and probability variation 6R based on the jackpot symbol random value and the like. .. A plurality of types of jackpots are provided according to, for example, the type of jackpot game (type of open pattern), the type of special gaming state that occurs after the end of the jackpot game, and the like. For example, "normal 4R" is a big hit that causes a time saving state after the end of the big hit game by the open pattern of 4R, and during the big hit game, for example, four rounds with balls are performed. Further, for example, "probability variation 6R" is a jackpot that causes a probability variation state after the end of the jackpot game by the opening pattern of 6R, and during the jackpot game, for example, a round with a ball is performed for 6 rounds.

During the time saving state, for example, the fluctuation time of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 for the first and second special symbols is switched to a shortened fluctuation time shorter than the normal fluctuation time, and the winning probability for the normal symbol. From the normal probability to the high probability, the fluctuation time changes from the normal fluctuation time to the shortened fluctuation time, and the opening / closing pattern of the second special symbol starting means 63 in the normal profit state changes from the normal opening / closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds × 1 opening). It is possible to switch to a special opening / closing pattern (for example, 2 seconds x 3 times opening). The time saving state starts when the jackpot game ends, and ends when, for example, the first and second special symbols fluctuate a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) or when the next jackpot game occurs by then.

Further, during the probability change state, in addition to the same switching as in the time saving state, for example, the jackpot probability can be switched from a low probability to a high probability. The probability change state starts when the jackpot game ends, and ends when, for example, the next jackpot game occurs.

The special electric accessory management process (S41) manages the jackpot game, and the result of the jackpot determination becomes the jackpot, and the stop symbol after the change of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 becomes the jackpot mode. In this case, the big winning means 64 is changed to the open state according to the opening pattern such as 4R and 6R selected in S40, so that the big hit game (first and second extraordinary profit states) is generated.

Following the special electric accessory management process (S41), the external terminal process (S42) and the information display management process (S43) are executed, the WDT is cleared (S44), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. In the external terminal processing (S42), processing for outputting various information from the external output terminal to an external device such as a hall computer is performed.

Further, the information display management process (S43) is adapted to perform drive control by, for example, a dynamic lighting method for the LEDs constituting the game information display means 50, the performance display means 95 (performance information display means 97), and the like. By this information display management process (S43), with respect to the performance display means 95, first, an operation confirmation display in which all lighting and all extinguishing are repeated is performed for a predetermined operation confirmation time (for example, about 5 seconds), and then an out-of-area processing (for example, about 5 seconds) is performed. Performance display of S25) Multiple types of base values calculated by aggregation division processing (here, four types of real-time base values and first to third cumulative base values) are switched and displayed at predetermined time (for example, 4.8 seconds). Will be done.

Subsequently, the control operation of the effect control board 83a will be described. The effect control board 83a controls the effect by various effect means such as the liquid crystal display means 66, the light emitting board 26a on the frame side, the light emitting board 68a on the board side, the speakers 18, 25, and the movable effect means 67. As shown in b), the power-on effect execution means 101, the special hold number display control means 102, the look-ahead notice effect execution means 103, the symbol variation effect execution means 104, the normal notice effect execution means 105, the volume setting means 106, and the amount of light. The setting means 107 and the like are provided.

The power-on effect execution means 101 controls various effect means such as the liquid crystal display means 66 based on receiving various control commands from the main control board 82a when the power is turned on. For example, when a power-on command (BA08H) is received from the main control board 82a (S9 in FIG. 8), the power-on effect executing means 101 displays character information such as “Pleas Wait” on the liquid crystal display means 66. When the setting change start command (BA76H) is received (S14 in FIG. 9), the power-on effect execution means 101 indicates to the liquid crystal display means 66 that the setting change period is in progress, such as "setting change in progress". Is displayed, and for example, the illumination by the LED 26 or the like is made to emit light in a predetermined setting changing pattern, and the predetermined setting changing sound is output from the speakers 18 and 25. Further, when the initialization command (BA01H) is received (S22 in FIG. 9), the liquid crystal display means 66, the illumination, the speakers 18 and 25 continue to be in the previous state, but the movable effect means 67 and the like perform the initial operation (s). Starts execution of the initialization operation). Then, when the RAM clear command (BA02H) is received (S22 in FIG. 9), a predetermined symbol mode by the effect symbol 80, for example, "2, 3.7" (low accuracy screen) is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66, and at the same time. The illumination by the LED 26 or the like is turned on, a predetermined RAM clear sound is output from the speakers 18 and 25, and the movable effect means 67 continues the state (initial operation) up to that point.

The special hold number display control means 102 controls the display of the first and second special hold numbers on the liquid crystal display means 66, and corresponds to the increase / decrease in the first and second special hold numbers, and the first special hold. Corresponds to the number of first reserved images X1 to X4 (maximum 4), the second reserved images Y1 to Y4 for the number of second special reserved (maximum 4), and the fluctuating first and second special symbols. The variable pending image Z is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66.

In the present embodiment, since the reserved memory of the second special symbol is preferentially digested over the reserved memory of the first special symbol, the second special symbol side is prioritized also with respect to the hold display, and as shown in FIG. 4, the first The second reserved images Y1 to Y4 are partially overlapped and displayed on the front side of the reserved images X1 to X4. When the hold addition command regarding the first and second special hold numbers is received from the main control board 82a, one additional first and second hold images X1 to Y1 to the last of the queue is displayed. Further, when the hold subtraction command regarding the first and second special hold numbers is received from the main control board 82a, the first and second hold images X1 and Y1 are directed toward the front side of the queue one by one. At the same time as shifting, the extruded first and second reserved images X1 and Y1 are moved to, for example, a predetermined position to change to the changing reserved image Z.

The look-ahead notice effect execution means 103 executes the look-ahead notice effect. In the look-ahead notice effect, based on the look-ahead determination result by the main control board 82a, whether or not the stop symbol after the change of the first and second special symbols becomes the first and second jackpot mode and the jackpot game occurs, etc. Based on the pre-reading judgment result, for example, "continuous notice" that executes the same mode of production in a plurality of symbol fluctuations up to the symbol fluctuation corresponding to the special random number information that is the target of the pre-reading judgment. There are "hold change notice" and the like in which the display modes of the first and second hold images (hold display) X1 and Y1 are changed (changed) based on the look-ahead determination result.

The symbol variation effect executing means 104 controls the display of the effect symbol 80 and the accompanying audio output, illumination emission, and the like. When a variation pattern command is received from the main control board 82a, the symbol variation pattern is designated. Based on the variation pattern scenario corresponding to Occasionally, the stop symbol selected based on the stop symbol command and the variation pattern command stops the variation of the effect symbol 80, and the audio output and the illumination emission associated therewith are stopped.

The normal advance notice effect executing means 105 executes the normal advance notice effect. In the normal advance notice effect, based on the jackpot determination result by the jackpot determination process on the main control board 82a side, it is announced whether or not the stop symbol after the symbol change becomes the first or second jackpot mode during the symbol change. There are so-called "pseudo-ren", "SU notice", "timer notice", "revival production", "premier notice" and the like.

Here, the "pseudo-ream" is an effect in which the effect symbol 80 is changed a plurality of times by the liquid crystal display means 66 while the first and second special symbols are changed once. It is set to be highly reliable. Further, in the "SU notice", during the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, a predetermined effect step including the display of the effect symbol 80 on the liquid crystal display means 66 is performed in a plurality of steps (for example, SU1) according to the jackpot reliability. It is an effect to be executed up to a predetermined stage among (5 stages of ~ SU5), and for example, the jackpot reliability is set to increase as the stage of the effect step progresses. The "timer notice" is, for example, an effect of displaying a timer image on the liquid crystal display means 66 at a predetermined timing to perform time counting (for example, countdown). For example, the longer the time counting time is, the higher the jackpot reliability is set. Has been done. In addition, the "revival effect" is an effect in which the appearance is revived from the state in which the outlier is displayed and becomes, for example, a jackpot mode, and the "premier notice" is an effect in which the appearance rate is extremely low, and when it appears, for example, the probability change jackpot is confirmed.

When the normal advance notice effect executing means 105 receives the fluctuation pattern command from the main control board 82a, the information obtained from the fluctuation pattern command (here, the jackpot determination result and the fluctuation pattern selection result) and the set value (settings 1 to 6) Based on either) and the normal advance notice effect selection table, it is selected whether or not to execute the lottery related to the normal advance notice effect (with / without lottery). When the lottery execution is selected for at least one of the plurality of normal notice effects, for example, the jackpot determination result, the set value (any of settings 1 to 6), and each normal notice effect are selected for the normal notice effect. Select one from multiple scenarios based on the scenario selection table for.

The volume setting means (predetermined value setting means) 106 sets the volume (predetermined value) related to the BGM, sound effect, notification sound, etc. output from the speakers 18 and 25, and the volume adjustment knob (instep operating means) 99. Based on the hall set value (A value) obtained by the above, the player set value (B value) obtained by the volume control means (B operation means) 34, and the volume table (predetermined value table) stored in advance. Therefore, the volume is set to one of a plurality of levels, for example, 32 levels from 0 (silence) to 31 (maximum volume). The volume can be adjusted by the volume control means 34 during a predetermined volume adjustable period. The volume adjustable period can be arbitrarily set, but for example, the entire period except for a certain period when the power is turned on may be set as the volume adjustable period.

As shown in FIG. 12, for example, the volume table corresponds to a 10-step hall setting value of T0 to T9 by the volume adjustment knob 99 and a 5-step player setting value of M1 to M5 by the volume control means 34. Volume assignment is set. Of the hall set values T0 to T9, those involved in the hall usually select T3 to T7 for the normal mode and T8 and T9 for the power saving mode. When T8 or T9 for the power saving mode is selected, the power saving mode is turned on, and when a power saving start condition such as a predetermined time elapses after the start of the customer waiting state is satisfied, the light intensity is set lower than that in the normal mode. It is controlled so as to emit light (may be extinguished) in the light emitting mode during power saving. When T3 to T7 for the normal mode are selected, the power saving mode is turned off.

In the volume table shown in FIG. 12, for the hole set values (specific instep values) T3 to T7 for the normal mode, the volume changes by a predetermined step value for each player set value M1 to M5, and the predetermined step. The value is different for each of the hole set values T3 to T7, and the larger the hole set value, the larger the predetermined step value. Further, the volume corresponding to the minimum player set value M1 is the same for all the hall set values T3 to T7. For example, the volume corresponding to the hall set value T3 is 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 corresponding to the player set values M1 to M5, whereas the predetermined step value in this case is 3. The volume corresponding to the hall set value T7 is 3,10,17,24,31 corresponding to the player set values M1 to M5, and the predetermined step value in this case is 7.

As described above, in the volume table (predetermined value table) of the present embodiment, the first instep value (for example, T3) is selected by the operation of the volume adjustment knob (instep operating means) 99, and the volume operating means (B operation means) 34. When the first B value (for example, M1) is selected by the operation, the first predetermined value (for example, 3) is set, the first A value (for example, T3) is selected, and the first B value is larger than the first B value. When the second value (for example, M2) is selected, the second predetermined value (for example, 6) is set, the second value (for example, T4) is selected, and the first value (for example, M1) is selected. When the third predetermined value (for example, 3) is set, the second A value (for example, T4) is selected, and the second B value (for example, M2) is selected, the fourth predetermined value (for example, 7) is set. , The amount of change between the first predetermined value and the second predetermined value (for example, 3) and the amount of change between the third predetermined value and the fourth predetermined value (for example, 4) are made different, and the first instep value (for example, T3). Is selected, and when the upper limit B value (for example, M5) at that time is selected, the first upper limit predetermined value (for example, 15) is set, the second A value (for example, T4) is selected, and the upper limit at that time is selected. When the B value (for example, M5) is selected, the second upper limit predetermined value (for example, 19) is set, and the first upper limit value and the second upper limit value are different. Therefore, the volume adjustment knob on the game hall side. By operating 99, it is possible to change the adjustable range of the volume by the player. Moreover, since the first predetermined value and the third predetermined value are the same, it is possible to change the upper limit value of the adjustable range of the volume by operating the volume adjustment knob 99.

In this embodiment, the initial position (default player set value) is different for each of the hole set values T3 to T7 for the normal mode. That is, as shown in FIG. 12, the initial positions in the case of the hole set values T3 to T7 are M1 to M5, respectively, and the larger the hole set value, that is, the larger the upper limit of the volume, the higher the initial position. It has become large.

The hole setting value T8 for the power saving mode is the same as the hole setting value T3 having the smallest upper limit of the volume among the hole setting values T3 to T7 for the normal mode, for example. Further, the hole setting value T9 for the power saving mode is the same as the hole setting value T7 having the largest upper limit of the volume among the hole setting values T3 to T7 for the normal mode, for example. The same applies to the initial position.

Further, among the hole set values T0 to T2 that are not normally selected on the game hall side, the hole set value T0 is for making the hall silent state, and the volume corresponding to the player set values M1 to M5 is all 0 (silence). It has become. The hall set value T1 is for presentation, for example, the volume corresponding to the player set value M1 at the minimum stage is 1, and the volume corresponding to the other player set values M2 to M5 is the same as the hall set value T3, for example. ing. The hall set value T2 is for factory use, for example, the volume corresponding to the player set value M1 at the minimum stage is 2, and the volume corresponding to the other player set values M2 to M5 is the same as the hall set value T3, for example. It has become. The initial positions in the case of the hole set values T0 to T2 are set to the minimum M1 in each case, for example.

Further, in the present embodiment, regarding the volume when outputting the error sound, regardless of the player set value by the volume control means 34, the maximum volume corresponding to the hall set value at that time (here, the player set value M5). Corresponding volume) is set. As described above, since the volume of the error sound is always the upper limit value corresponding to the hall set value at that time, it cannot be changed by the player operating the volume control means 34, but the hall related person. Can be changed by operating the volume adjustment knob 99.

Here, the error sound is a notification sound output when a predetermined error occurs. In the present embodiment, not only a normal error sound but also a specific notification sound, for example, various security notification sounds output when the power is turned on (RAM clear notification sound, backup restoration notification sound, setting changing notification sound, setting confirmation notification sound, etc. ) Is also output at the volume for the error sound. The same shall apply in the embodiments described later unless otherwise specified.

Further, the volume setting means 106 includes a volume adjustment notification means 106a. The volume adjustment notification means 106a is for displaying the volume adjustment notification image PV on the liquid crystal display means 66, for example, and during the volume adjustment notification period started when the player operates the volume control means 34 or the like. The volume adjustment notification image PV is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66.

The volume adjustment notification image (notification image) PV is for notifying the volume setting status by the player's operation. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, a plurality of PVs corresponding to the player's set values M1 to M5 regarding the volume (here, the volume adjustment notification image (notification image) PV). The volume display figures 111 to 115 of 5) are provided. The volume display figures 111 to 115 are formed in a vertical band shape having a length corresponding to, for example, a player set value, and are arranged in the left-right direction with the lower end sides aligned, for example. The volume display figures 111 to 115 can be displayed in two types of display modes, for example, "white" and "solid", and are predetermined from the volume display figure 111 side, for example, according to the player setting value at that time. By setting the display mode of the number to "solid painting" and setting the other display mode to "white", the player setting value related to the volume is notified. For example, in the case of the player set value M3, as shown in FIG. 13, the three volume display figures 111 to 113 from the left are "solid", and the other volume display figures 114 and 115 are "white". Is displayed respectively.

In this way, the volume adjustment notification image PV indicates a range of player set values (first information) that can be selected by operating the volume operating means 34 according to the number of displayed volume display figures, and also displays the volume by "solid painting". The number of displayed figures indicates the player set value (second information) at that time. In the following description, the volume adjustment notification image PVs corresponding to the player set values M1 to M5 are distinguished as PV1 to PV5, respectively.

In the case of the present embodiment, since the initial position is different for each hole set value as shown in FIG. 12, when the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated during the display of the volume adjustment notification image PV, the volume and the volume are increased. The adjustment notification image PV changes together. For example, as shown in FIGS. 15A to 15E, the hole setting value is set to T3 and the player setting value is set to M1 (initial position), and the hole setting value is displayed while the volume adjustment notification image PV is displayed. Is changed in the order of T3 → T4 → T5 → T6 → T7, the volume changes sequentially in the order of 3 → 7 → 13 → 21 → 31 according to the initial position corresponding to the changed hall setting value, and the volume adjustment notification is given. The image PV also changes in the order of PV1 → PV2 → PV3 → PV4 → PV5 according to the initial position corresponding to the changed hole setting value.

The light amount setting means 107 sets the light amount when the light emitting substrate 26a on the frame side, the light emitting substrate 68a on the board side, and the like are made to emit light, and the light amount corresponds to the player set value obtained by the light amount operating means 35. The set value is set to any one of a plurality of stages (for example, 3 stages of 1 to 3). As described above, in the present embodiment, the light amount is not provided with an operating means such as the volume adjusting knob 99, and can be adjusted only by operating the light amount controlling means 35. Further, the amount of light related to light emission for error notification is, for example, always the maximum amount of light, and cannot be changed by the light amount operating means 35. The light amount adjustment by the light amount control means 35 can be performed during a predetermined light amount adjustable period. The light amount adjustable period can be arbitrarily set, but for example, the entire period except for a certain period when the power is turned on may be set as the light amount adjustable period.

Further, the light amount setting means 107 includes a light amount adjustment notification means 107a. The light amount adjustment notification means 107a is for displaying the light amount adjustment notification image PL on, for example, the liquid crystal display means 66, and the liquid crystal display means during the light amount adjustment notification period including the case where the player operates the light amount operation means 35. The light amount adjustment notification image PL is displayed on 66.

As shown in FIG. 14, for example, the light amount adjustment notification image PL includes a plurality of (three in this case) light amount display figures 121 to 123 corresponding to the number of steps of the light amount set value. The light amount display figures 121 to 123 are formed in a vertical strip shape having a length corresponding to, for example, a light amount set value, and are arranged in the left-right direction with the lower end sides aligned, for example. The light amount display figures 121 to 123 can be displayed in two display modes, for example, "white" and "solid", respectively, and a predetermined number of light amount display figures 121 to, for example, can be displayed according to the light amount set value at that time. The light intensity setting value is notified by setting the display mode of "Solid color" to "Solid color" and the other display mode to "White". For example, when the light amount setting value is set to 1, as shown in FIG. 14, only the first light amount display figure 121 is “solid”, and the other light amount display figures 122 and 123 are “white”. It is displayed as "without".

As described above, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, in the volume table (predetermined value table), the volume (predetermined value) corresponding to the hall set value (specific instep value) T3 to T7 in the normal mode is set by the player. Since the predetermined step value changes according to the change in the value (B value) and the predetermined step value is different for each of the hole set values (specific A value) T3 to T7, the volume adjustment knob 99 is set on the game hall side. It is possible to change the adjustable range of the volume by the player by operating it. Moreover, since the lower limit of the volume adjustable range is the same for all the hole setting values T3 to T7, it is possible to change the upper limit of the volume adjustable range by operating the volume adjustment knob 99. ..

16 and 17 illustrate a second embodiment of the present invention, and show an example in which the first embodiment is partially modified so that the initial position in the volume table is the same between the hole set values.

The volume table of the present embodiment (FIG. 16) differs from the volume table of the first embodiment (FIG. 12) only in the initial position. That is, in the volume table (FIG. 16) of the present embodiment, all the hall setting values T1 to T9 except silence are set, and the initial position is set to M5 corresponding to the maximum volume. Regarding the volume when outputting the error sound, as in the first embodiment, regardless of the player set value by the volume control means 34, the maximum volume corresponding to the hall set value at that time (here, the maximum stage game). The volume corresponding to the person setting value M5) is set.

Further, in the case of the present embodiment, since the initial position with respect to each hole set value is the same, if the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated while the volume adjustment notification image PV is displayed, the volume changes but the volume adjustment notification image. PV does not change (except when the volume adjustment knob 99 is changed from the initial position at the time of operation). For example, as shown in FIGS. 17 (a1) and 17 (b) to (e), the volume adjustment notification image PV is being displayed with the hole set value set to T3 and the player set value set to M5 (initial position). When the hole setting value is changed in the order of T3 → T4 → T5 → T6 → T7, the volume changes sequentially in the order of 15 → 19 → 23 → 27 → 31 according to the initial position corresponding to the changed hole setting value. However, the volume adjustment notification image PV remains PV5 and does not change. However, if the player setting value is changed to, for example, M1 when the volume adjustment knob 99 is switched from T3 to T4, not only the volume but also the volume adjustment notification image is shown as shown in FIGS. 17 (a2) → (b). PV also changes.

When the initial position for each hole set value is the same as in the present embodiment, the initial position does not have to be a value corresponding to the maximum volume. Further, the initial positions may be the same for some of the hole set values (for example, the hole set values T3 to T9 corresponding to the normal mode and the power saving mode), and the initial values of the other hole set values may be different.

18 and 19 illustrate a third embodiment of the present invention, in which the first embodiment is partially modified to make the maximum volume different for at least some of the hole setting values in the volume table, and the maximum volume. An example is shown in which the items other than the above are the same.

Similar to the volume table (FIG. 12) of the first embodiment, the volume table (FIG. 18) of the present embodiment has 10-step hole setting values of T0 to T9 by the volume adjustment knob 99 and M1 by the volume control means 34. Volume allocation is set corresponding to the player setting values of 5 stages of ~ M5, the hall setting value T0 is for silence, T1 is for presentation, T2 is for factory shipment, and T3 to T7 are for normal mode. , T8 and T9 are for power saving mode.

Regarding the hole set values T3 to T7 for the normal mode, the volume increases as the player set value rises from M1 to M5, but the hall set values T3 to M4 for the player set values M1 to M4. In all cases of T7, the volume is the same at 10, 20, 30, and 40, whereas the volume is different for each of the hole set values T3 to T7 with respect to the player set value M5.

As described above, in the present embodiment, since the maximum volume is different for each of the hole setting values T3 to T7 for the normal mode, the upper limit of the volume adjustable range can be changed by operating the volume adjustment knob 99. Is possible. Moreover, in the case of the present embodiment, since the volume other than the maximum volume is common to the hall set values T3 to T7, there is an advantage that even if the volume adjustment knob 99 is changed, a sense of discomfort is less likely to occur when the player adjusts the volume. ..

In this embodiment, the initial position is different for each of the hole set values T3 to T7 for the normal mode. That is, as shown in FIG. 18, the initial positions in the case of the hole set values T3 to T7 are M1 to M5, respectively, and the larger the hole set value, that is, the larger the upper limit of the volume, the higher the initial position. It has become large.

The hole setting value T8 for the power saving mode is the same as the hole setting value T3 having the smallest upper limit of the volume among the hole setting values T3 to T7 for the normal mode, for example. Further, the hole setting value T9 for the power saving mode is the same as the hole setting value T7 having the largest upper limit of the volume among the hole setting values T3 to T7 for the normal mode, for example. The same applies to the initial position.

Further, regarding the hall set value T0, the volumes corresponding to the player set values M1 to M5 are all 0 (silence). Regarding the hole set value T1, for example, the volume corresponding to the player set value M1 at the minimum stage is 10, and the volume corresponding to the other player set values M2 to M5 is the same as the hole set value T3, for example. .. Regarding the hole set value T2, for example, the volume corresponding to the player set value M1 at the minimum stage is 15, and the volume corresponding to the other player set values M2 to M5 is the same as the hole set value T3, for example. .. The initial positions in the case of the hole set values T0 to T2 are set to the minimum M1 in each case, for example.

Further, in the present embodiment, the volume when the error sound is output corresponds to the hall set value at that time regardless of the player set value by the volume control means 34, as in the first and second embodiments. The maximum volume (here, the volume corresponding to the player setting value M5 at the maximum stage) is set.

Further, in the case of the present embodiment, since the initial position is different for each hole set value as shown in FIG. 18, when the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated during the display of the volume adjustment notification image PV, the first Similar to the embodiment, both the volume and the volume adjustment notification image PV change. For example, as shown in FIGS. 19A to 19E, the hole setting value is set to T3 and the player setting value is set to M1 (initial position), and the hole setting value is displayed while the volume adjustment notification image PV is displayed. Is changed in the order of T3 → T4 → T5 → T6 → T7, the volume changes sequentially in the order of 20 → 30 → 40 → 50 → 80 according to the initial position corresponding to the changed hall setting value, and the volume adjustment notification is given. The image PV also changes in the order of PV1 → PV2 → PV3 → PV4 → PV5 according to the initial position corresponding to the changed hole setting value.

As described above, in the volume table (predetermined value table) of the present embodiment, the first instep value (for example, T3) is selected by the operation of the volume adjustment knob (instep operating means) 99, and the volume operating means (B operating means) 34. When the first B value (for example, M1) is selected by the operation of, the first predetermined value (for example, 20) is set, the first A value (for example, T3) is selected, and it becomes larger than the first B value. When the second B value (for example, M2) is selected, the second predetermined value (for example, 30) is set, the second A value (for example, T4) is selected, and the first B value (for example, M1) is selected. In some cases, a third predetermined value (for example, 20) is set, a second A value (for example, T4) is selected, and a second predetermined value (for example, M2) is selected, and a fourth predetermined value (for example, 30) is set. The first predetermined value and the third predetermined value are made the same, the second predetermined value and the fourth predetermined value are made the same, the first A value (for example, T3) is selected, and the upper limit B value (for example) at that time is selected. When the first upper limit predetermined value (for example, 60) is set when M5) is selected, the second upper value (for example, T4) is selected, and the upper limit B value (for example, M5) at that time is selected. Since the second upper limit predetermined value (for example, 65) is set in, and the first upper limit value and the second upper limit value are different, the upper limit value of the volume adjustable range can be changed by operating the volume adjustment knob 99. It is possible to do.

Further, in the volume table (predetermined value table) of the present embodiment, the first instep value (for example, T3) is selected by the operation of the volume adjustment knob (instep operating means) 99, and the volume operating means (B operation means) 34 is operated. When the first upper limit B value (for example, M5) is selected, the first upper limit predetermined value (for example, 60) is set, the first A value (for example, T3) is selected, and the first upper limit B value (for example, M5) is selected. When the first B value (for example, M4), which is one step smaller than the first value, is selected, the first predetermined value (for example, 50) is set, the second A value (for example, T4) is selected, and the second upper limit B value (for example, M4) is selected. When M5) is selected, the second upper limit predetermined value (65) is set, the second instep value (for example, T4) is selected, and the second upper limit B value (for example, M5) is one step smaller than the second upper limit B value (for example, M5). When (for example, M4) is selected, a second predetermined value (for example, 50) is set, the first predetermined value and the second predetermined value are made the same, and the first upper limit predetermined value is the first predetermined value and the second predetermined value. It is larger than the predetermined value and smaller than the second upper limit predetermined value.

Further, as in the present embodiment, the minimum value corresponding to the hall set value (specific instep value) T3 to T7 in the normal mode among the volumes corresponding to the maximum player set value (B value) is one step lower than the maximum. It is desirable, but not limited to, the volume corresponding to the player set value of the above, which is set to be equal to or higher than the maximum value corresponding to the hall set value (specific instep value) T3 to T7 in the normal mode.

20 and 21 illustrate a fourth embodiment of the present invention, and show an example in which the third embodiment is partially modified so that the initial position of each hole setting value in the volume table is the same.

The volume table of the present embodiment (FIG. 20) differs from the volume table of the third embodiment (FIG. 18) only in the initial position. That is, in the volume table (FIG. 20) of the present embodiment, all the hall setting values T1 to T9 except when there is no sound, and the initial position is set to M5 corresponding to the maximum volume. Regarding the volume when outputting the error sound, as in the third embodiment, regardless of the player set value by the volume control means 34, the maximum volume corresponding to the hall set value at that time (here, the player set value). The volume corresponding to M5) is set.

Further, in the case of the present embodiment, since the initial position with respect to each hole set value is the same, when the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated during the display of the volume adjustment notification image PV, the volume is the same as in the second embodiment. Changes, but the volume adjustment notification image PV does not change (except when the volume adjustment knob 99 is changed from the initial position at the time of operation). For example, as shown in FIGS. 21 (a1) and 21 (b) to (e), the volume adjustment notification image PV is being displayed with the hole set value set to T3 and the player set value set to M5 (initial position). When the hole setting value is changed in the order of T3 → T4 → T5 → T6 → T7, the volume changes sequentially in the order of 60 → 65 → 70 → 75 → 80 according to the initial position corresponding to the changed hole setting value. However, the volume adjustment notification image PV remains PV5 and does not change. However, if the player setting value is changed to, for example, M1 when the volume adjustment knob 99 is switched from T3 to T4, not only the volume but also the volume adjustment notification image is shown as shown in FIGS. 21 (a2) → (b). PV also changes.

When the initial position for each hole set value is the same as in the present embodiment, the initial position does not have to be a value corresponding to the maximum volume. Further, the initial positions may be the same for some of the hole set values (for example, the hole set values T3 to T9 corresponding to the normal mode and the power saving mode), and the initial values of the other hole set values may be different.

22 to 24 exemplify the fifth embodiment of the present invention, and partially modify the first embodiment so that at least a part of the hole setting values in the volume table are set to each player setting value. The corresponding volume is common to at least some of the hole setting values, but an example is shown in which the maximum volume is made different by making the range of the player setting values different among those hole setting values.

The volume table (FIG. 22) of the present embodiment has a volume corresponding to a 10-step hall setting value of T0 to T9 by the volume adjustment knob 99 and a 10-step player setting value of M1 to M10 by the volume control means 34. Although the allocation of is set, the range that the player set value can take is different for each hole set value. Further, as in the first embodiment, the hall set values T0 are for silence, T1 is for presentation, T2 is for factory shipment, T3 to T7 are for normal mode, and T8 and T9 are for power saving mode.

For the hall set values T3 to T7 for the normal mode, the volumes corresponding to the player set values M1 to M10 are all the same, for example, the volume 5 corresponding to the minimum player set value M1 to the maximum player set value M10. The volume is changed by a predetermined step value (9 in this case) up to the volume 86 corresponding to.

On the other hand, regarding the range that the player set value can take, the upper limit differs for each of the hole set values T3 to T7, and the lower limit is common. That is, the lower limit of the range that the player set value can take is M1 for all of the hole set values T3 to T7, while the upper limit of the range that the player set value can take is M6 for each of the hole set values T3 to T7. It is ~ M10. As a result, the upper limit of the volume in the case of the hall set values T3 to T7 is 50, 59, 68, 77, 86, respectively, and the larger the hall set value, the larger the upper limit of the volume.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the volume corresponding to each player set value is common for each of the hall set values T3 to T7 for the normal mode, and the upper limit of the range that the player set value can take is different. Therefore, it is possible to change the upper limit of the volume adjustable range by operating the volume adjustment knob 99, and even if the volume adjustment knob 99 is changed, there is an advantage that a player does not feel uncomfortable when adjusting the volume. There is.

In the present embodiment, the initial position corresponding to the hole set values T3 to T7 for the normal mode is set to the upper limit of the range that the player set value can take. That is, as shown in FIG. 22, the initial positions in the case of the hole set values T3 to T7 are M6 to M10, respectively, and the larger the hole set value, that is, the larger the upper limit of the volume, the higher the initial position. It has become large.

The hole setting value T8 for the power saving mode is the same as the hole setting value T3 having the smallest upper limit of the volume among the hole setting values T3 to T7 for the normal mode, for example. Further, the hole setting value T9 for the power saving mode is the same as the hole setting value T7 having the largest upper limit of the volume among the hole setting values T3 to T7 for the normal mode, for example. The same applies to the initial position.

Further, regarding the hall set value T0, the volumes corresponding to the player set values M1 to M10 are all 0 (silence). Regarding the hole set value T1, the volumes corresponding to the player set values M1 to M10 are all the same as in the case of the hall set values T3 to T7, and the upper limit of the range that the player set value can take is, for example, the hole set value T3. It is the same M6 as in the case. Regarding the hole set value T2, the volumes corresponding to the player set values M1 to M10 are all the same as in the case of the hall set values T3 to T7, and the upper limit of the range that the player set value can take is, for example, the hole set value T4. It is the same M7 as in the case.

Further, in the present embodiment, the volume when the error sound is output is set to the maximum volume corresponding to the hall set value at that time regardless of the player set value by the volume operating means 34.

Further, in the case of the present embodiment, since the range of the player set value is different for each hall set value, the volume adjustment notification image PV is also different from the first to fourth embodiments. That is, as shown in FIG. 23, the volume adjustment notification image PV of the present embodiment includes, for example, a plurality of (here, 10) volume display figures 111 to 120 corresponding to the maximum range M1 to M10 of the player set value. There is. The volume display figures 111 to 120 are formed in a vertical strip shape having a length corresponding to, for example, a player set value, and are arranged in the left-right direction with the lower end sides aligned, for example.

The volume display figures 111 to 120 can be displayed in three display modes, for example, "white", "solid", and "gray out". For example, the volume is displayed regardless of the range of the player set value. All of the figures 111 to 120 are displayed in any of the three display modes. That is, as shown in FIG. 23, among the volume display figures 111 to 120, the volume display figures corresponding to the outside of the range that the player set value can take (for example, in the case of the hall set value T3, correspond to the player set values M7 to M10). The volume display figures 117 to 120) are displayed in "gray out", and among the other volume display figures, a predetermined number of display modes (for example, a game) are displayed from the volume display figure 111 side according to the player set value at that time. In the case of the person set value M3, the volume display figures 111 to 113) are set to “solid”, and the others (for example, the volume display figures 114 to 116) are set to “white”. With such a volume adjustment notification image PV, not only the volume setting status (first information) operated by the player, but also the range (first information) that the player setting value can take at that time and its maximum range (third). Information) and can be notified. It is not necessary to display the volume display figure corresponding to the range outside the range that the player set value can take. In the following description, the volume adjustment notification image PV is distinguished as PVαβ by using a value α indicating a possible range of the player set value and a value β indicating the player set value at that time. For example, the volume adjustment notification image to be displayed when the range that the player setting value can take is M1 to M6 and the player setting value is M3 is the volume adjustment notification image PV63 with α = 6 and β = 3, for example, the player setting. The volume adjustment notification image to be displayed when the range of possible values is M1 to M10 and the player set value is M10 is the volume adjustment notification image PVAA with α = A and β = A.

Further, in the case of the present embodiment, when the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated while the volume adjustment notification image PV is being displayed, both the volume and the volume adjustment notification image PV change. For example, as shown in FIGS. 24A to 24E, the hole setting value is set to T3 and the player setting value is set to M6 (initial position), and the hole setting value is displayed during the volume adjustment notification image PV. Is changed in the order of T3 → T4 → T5 → T6 → T7, the volume changes sequentially in the order of 50 → 59 → 68 → 77 → 86 according to the initial position corresponding to the changed hall setting value, and the volume adjustment notification is given. The image PV also changes in the order of PV66 → PV77 → PV88 → PV99 → PVAA according to the initial position corresponding to the changed hole setting value.

As described above, in the volume table (predetermined value table) of the present embodiment, the first instep value (for example, T3) is selected by the operation of the amount adjustment knob (instep operating means) 99, and the volume operating means (B operating means) 34. When the first B value (for example, M1) is selected by the operation of, the first predetermined value (for example, 5) is set, the first A value (for example, T3) is selected and becomes larger than the first B value. When the second B value (for example, M2) is selected, the second predetermined value (for example, 14) is set, the second A value (for example, T4) is selected, and the first B value (for example, M1) is selected. In some cases, a third predetermined value (for example, 5) is set, a second A value (for example, T4) is selected, and a second predetermined value (for example, M2) is selected, and a fourth predetermined value (for example, 14) is set. Then, when the second A value (for example, T4) is selected and the third B value (for example, M7), which is larger than the second B value, is selected, the fifth predetermined value (for example, 59) is set, and the fifth is set. The 1 predetermined value (for example, 5) and the 3rd predetermined value (for example, 5) are made the same, the 2nd predetermined value (for example, 14) and the 4th predetermined value (for example, 14) are made the same, and the 3rd predetermined value (for example, M7) is made the same. ) Is not included in the first selection range (for example, M1 to M6) that can be selected when the first instep value (for example, T3) is selected. Therefore, operate the volume adjustment knob 99 on the game hall side. It is possible to change the adjustable range of the volume by the player. Moreover, since the upper limit of the player set value (B value) that can be selected by operating the volume control means (B control means) 34 is different between the hall set values (specific A value) T3 to T7 in the normal mode, the volume is increased. By operating the adjustment knob 99, it is possible to change the upper limit of the adjustable range of the volume.

25 and 26 exemplify the sixth embodiment of the present invention, and show an example in which the fifth embodiment is partially modified so that the initial position for each hole setting value in the volume table is the same.

The volume table of the present embodiment (FIG. 25) differs from the volume table of the fifth embodiment (FIG. 22) only in the initial position. That is, in the volume table (FIG. 25) of the present embodiment, any of the player set values (M1 to M6 in this case) that can be selected from all the hall set values among the player set values M1 to M10, for example, the maximum. The value M6 is the initial position. As described above, in the present embodiment, the upper limit of the volume is different for each hall set value, but the volume corresponding to the initial position is the same for all the hall set values except silence.

Further, in the case of the present embodiment, since the initial position with respect to each hole set value is the same, if the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated while the volume adjustment notification image PV is being displayed, the volume adjustment notification image PV changes. The volume does not change (unless it has been changed from the initial position when the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated). For example, as shown in FIGS. 26 (a1), (b) to (e1), the volume adjustment notification image PV is being displayed with the hole set value set to T3 and the player set value set to M6 (initial position). When the hole setting value is changed in the order of T3 → T4 → T5 → T6 → T7, the volume adjustment notification image PV changes in the order of PV66 → PV76 → PV86 → PV96 → PVA6, but the volume corresponds to each setting position. It remains at 50 and does not change. However, if the player setting value is changed to, for example, M1 when the volume adjustment knob 99 is switched from T3 to T4, not only the volume adjustment notification image PV but also the volume adjustment notification image PV as shown in FIGS. 17 (a2) → (b). The volume also changes.

Similarly, for example, as shown in FIGS. 26 (e1), (d) to (a1), the volume adjustment notification image PV is set to T7 as the hall set value and M6 (initial position) as the player set value. If the hole setting value is changed in the order of T7 → T6 → T5 → T4 → T3 during the display of, the volume adjustment notification image PV changes in the order of PVA6 → PV96 → PV86 → PV76 → PV66, but the volume is set at each setting position. It remains unchanged at 50, which corresponds to. However, if the player setting value is changed to, for example, M10 when the volume adjustment knob 99 is switched from T7 to T6, not only the volume adjustment notification image PV but also the volume adjustment notification image PV as shown in FIGS. 26 (e2) → (d). The volume also changes.

FIG. 27 illustrates a seventh embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example in which a portion of the volume table (FIG. 22) according to the fifth embodiment corresponding to the normal mode is extended to the entire volume table.

As shown in FIG. 27, the volume table of the present embodiment has 10 levels of hole setting values T0 to T9 and 10 levels of player set values M1 to M10, and all of the hole set values T0 to T9. Is for normal mode. Further, the volume corresponding to the player set values M1 to M10 is the same in all of the hall set values T0 to T9, and corresponds to, for example, the volume 5 corresponding to the minimum player set value M1 to the maximum player set value M10. The volume changes by a predetermined step value (9 in this case) up to the volume 86.

On the other hand, regarding the range that the player set value can take, the upper limit differs for each of the hole set values T0 to T9, and the lower limit is common. That is, the lower limit of the range that the player set value can take is M1 for all of the hole set values T0 to T9, while the upper limit of the range that the player set value can take is M1 for each of the hole set values T0 to T9. It is ~ M10. As a result, from the hole set value T0 to T9, the range of the corresponding player set value is widened by one step toward the upper limit value side, and the upper limit value of the corresponding volume is also increased by a predetermined step value (here, 9). ..

Further, in the volume table of the present embodiment, the initial position corresponding to the hall set values T0 to T9 is set to the upper limit of the range that the player set value can take. That is, as shown in FIG. 27, the initial positions in the case of the hole set values T0 to T9 are M1 to M10, respectively, and the larger the hole set value, that is, the larger the upper limit of the volume, the higher the initial position. It has become large.

Further, the volume when the error sound is output is also set to the maximum volume corresponding to the hall set value at that time regardless of the player set value by the volume operating means 34.

Further, in the case of the present embodiment, when the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated while the volume adjustment notification image PV is being displayed, the volume and the volume adjustment notification image PV are displayed as in the case of the fifth embodiment (FIG. 24). Change together.

FIG. 28 illustrates an eighth embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example in which the initial position in the volume table (FIG. 27) according to the seventh embodiment is common to all the hole setting values.

In the volume table (FIG. 28) of the present embodiment, the initial positions corresponding to the hall set values T0 to T9 are all common, and are set to M1 which is the lower limit of the range that the player set value can take. As with the volume table (FIG. 27) according to the seventh embodiment, the volume when the error sound is output corresponds to the hall set value at that time regardless of the player set value by the volume operating means 34. Set to the maximum volume to be set.

Further, in the case of the present embodiment, when the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated while the volume adjustment notification image PV is being displayed, the volume adjustment notification image PV changes as in the case of the sixth embodiment (FIG. 26). However, the volume does not change (except when the volume adjustment knob 99 is changed from the initial position at the time of operation).

29 and 30 exemplify the ninth embodiment of the present invention, and the initial positions in the volume tables (FIGS. 27 and 28) according to the seventh and eighth embodiments are set to one or more hole setting values. An example common to each of the configured hole setting value groups is shown.

In the volume table of the present embodiment (FIGS. 29 and 30), a plurality of hole setting value groups composed of one or a plurality of continuous hole setting values are formed, and the initial position is common to each of the hole setting value groups. As the initial position, for example, the smallest value among the upper limit values of the player set values in each hole set value group is adopted. For example, in the case of the volume table shown in FIG. 29, three hole setting value groups of T0 to T2, T3 to T5, and T6 to T9 are formed, and the initial positions of the hole setting value groups are, for example, M1, M4, and M7. It is set. Similarly, in the case of the volume table shown in FIG. 30, three hole setting value groups T0 to T4, T5 to T8, and T9 are formed, and the initial positions of the hole setting value groups are, for example, M1, M6, and M10. It is set.

Further, regarding the volume when outputting the error sound, as in the volume tables (FIGS. 27 and 28) according to the seventh and eighth embodiments, regardless of the player set value by the volume operating means 34, the time point It is set to the maximum volume corresponding to the hall setting value of.

It should be noted that the setting of the initial position as in this embodiment can be applied to all the embodiments described above or described later.

FIG. 31 illustrates a tenth embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example in which a power saving mode and a silent mode are added to the volume table (FIG. 27) according to the seventh embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 31, the volume table of the present embodiment has 16 levels of hole set values T0 to TF and 10 levels of player set values M1 to M10, and the hole set values T0 to T9 are usually set. For mode, TA to TE are for power saving mode, and TF is for silence. The settings for the normal mode are the same as those of the volume table (FIG. 27) according to the seventh embodiment.

The hole setting value TA for the power saving mode (small) is the same as the hole setting value T0, which has the smallest upper limit of the volume among the hole setting values T0 to T9 for the normal mode, for example. Further, regarding the hole setting value TB for the power saving mode (middle), for example, among the hole setting values T0 to T9 for the normal mode, the upper limit value of the volume is set to be the same as the hole setting value T5 which is substantially in the middle. The hole setting value TC for the power saving mode (large) is the same as the hole setting value T9 having the largest upper limit of the volume among the hole setting values T0 to T9 for the normal mode, for example.

Further, in the volume table of the present embodiment, in addition to the hall set values TB and TC, a hall set value TD for the power saving mode (medium) and a hall set value TE for the power saving mode (large) are provided. The hole setting values TD and TE are different from the hole setting values TB and TC only in the initial position, and the initial position corresponding to the hole setting values TB and TC is set as the upper limit of the range that the player setting value can take. On the other hand, the initial position corresponding to the hole set values TD and TE is set to the lower limit of the range that the player set value can take.

In this way, a plurality of hole setting values having a common range of possible player setting values may be provided, and the initial position may be different for each of the hole setting values.

FIG. 32 illustrates an eleventh embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example in which a power saving mode and a silent mode are added to the volume table (FIG. 27) according to the seventh embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 32, the volume table of the present embodiment has 16 levels of hole set values T0 to TF and 10 levels of player set values M1 to M10, and the hole set values T0 to T9 are usually set. For mode, TA to TE are for power saving mode, and TF is for silence. The settings for the normal mode are the same as those of the volume tables (FIGS. 27 and 31) according to the seventh and tenth embodiments.

The hole setting value TA for the power saving mode (small) is the same as the hole setting value T0, which has the smallest upper limit of the volume among the hole setting values T0 to T9 for the normal mode, for example. The hole setting value TE for the power saving mode (MAX) is the same as the hole setting value T9 having the largest upper limit of the volume among the hole setting values T0 to T9 for the normal mode, for example. Furthermore, for the hole setting values TB, TC, and TD for the power saving mode (medium) (large) (extra large), three hole setting values T2 and T5 selected at approximately equal intervals from the hole setting values T0 to T9 for the normal mode. , T7 has the same settings.

FIG. 33 illustrates a twelfth embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example in which the initial position in the volume table (FIG. 32) according to the eleventh embodiment is common to all the hall set values.

In the volume table (FIG. 33) of the present embodiment, the initial positions corresponding to the hall set values T0 to T9 are all common, and are set to M1 which is the lower limit of the range that the player set value can take. As with the volume table (FIG. 32) according to the eleventh embodiment, the volume when the error sound is output corresponds to the hall set value at that time regardless of the player set value by the volume operating means 34. Set to the maximum volume to be set.

FIG. 34 illustrates a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example in which the first embodiment is partially modified to separately provide a volume table for error sounds. In the first to twelfth embodiments described above, the maximum volume at each hole set value is used for the output of the error sound (and the specific notification sound), but in the present embodiment, the volume table for the normal game sound is used. Separately, a volume table for error sounds is provided. In the following description, the volume of the normal game sound other than the error sound (and the specific notification sound) is referred to as "normal volume", and the volume of the error sound (and the specific notification sound) is referred to as "error volume".

FIG. 34A is a volume table used for outputting a normal game sound in the present embodiment, and is the same as the volume table (FIG. 12) of the first embodiment except for the setting for the error sound.

FIG. 34 (b) is a first example of a volume table for error sounds corresponding to FIG. 34 (a). In the example of FIG. 34 (b), the error volume corresponding to all the hole set values is equal to or more than the upper limit of the normal volume for each hole set value in FIG. 34 (a), and the maximum volume (31 in this case) is set. It is set to a value that does not exceed. For example, since the upper limit of the normal volume corresponding to the hall set value T3 is 15, the error volume corresponding to the hall set value T3 is set to 18 which is larger than that, and the normal volume corresponding to the hall set value T7 is set. Since the upper limit value of is 31, which is the maximum volume, the error volume corresponding to the hall setting value T7 is set to 31, which is the same as the maximum volume.

FIG. 34 (c) is a second example of a volume table for error sounds corresponding to FIG. 34 (a). In the example of FIG. 34 (c), as in FIG. 34 (b), the error volume corresponding to all the hole set values is equal to or higher than the upper limit of the normal volume for each hole set value in FIG. 34 (a). Although it is set to a value that does not exceed the maximum volume (31 in this case), the fluctuation range of the error volume (6 in this case) except when there is no sound is the volume difference of one step of the player set value in the case of normal volume. For example, it is smaller (or less) than the maximum value (7 in this case). It should be noted that the fluctuation range of the error volume excluding the case of silence may be smaller (or less) than the minimum value (here, 3) of the volume difference for one step of the player set value in the case of the normal volume. good.

FIG. 34 (d) is a third example of a volume table for error sounds corresponding to FIG. 34 (a). In the example of FIG. 34 (d), the hole setting values T3 to T7 corresponding to the normal mode are divided into two upper and lower groups, and the error volume corresponding to the lower hole setting values T3 and T4 is set as the upper limit value of the normal volume. , The error volume corresponding to the upper hole set values T5 to T7 is set to the maximum volume. In the example of FIG. 34 (d), the error volumes corresponding to the hall setting values (excluding silence) T1, T2, T8, and T9 other than the normal mode are all set to the maximum volume.

FIG. 34 (e) shows an example in which the volume table for the specific notification sound is provided separately from the volume table for the error sound. As the volume table for the error sound in this case, any one of FIGS. 34 (b) to 34 (d) may be used, or the maximum volume in each hole set value may be set as the error volume as in the first embodiment. .. In the volume table for the specific notification sound shown in FIG. 34 (e), all the specific notification sounds are output at the maximum volume except when there is no sound.

The volume table shown in FIGS. 34 (b) to 34 (e) can be similarly applied to the volume table (FIG. 16) according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 35 illustrates a 14th embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example in which a volume table for an error sound is separately provided by partially modifying the third embodiment.

FIG. 35A is a volume table used for outputting a normal game sound in the present embodiment, and is the same as the volume table (FIG. 18) of the third embodiment except for the setting for the error sound.

FIG. 35 (b) is a first example of a volume table for error sounds corresponding to FIG. 35 (a). In the example of FIG. 35 (b), the error volume corresponding to all the hole set values is equal to or more than the upper limit of the normal volume for each hole set value in FIG. 35 (a), and the maximum volume (80 in this case) is set. It is set to a value that does not exceed. For example, since the upper limit of the normal volume corresponding to the hall set value T3 is 60, the error volume corresponding to the hall set value T3 is set to 72, which is larger than that, and the normal volume corresponding to the hall set value T7. Since the upper limit value of is 80, which is the maximum volume, the error volume corresponding to the hall setting value T7 is set to 80, which is the same as the maximum volume.

FIG. 35 (c) is a second example of a volume table for error sounds corresponding to FIG. 35 (a). In the example of FIG. 35 (c), as in FIG. 35 (b), the error volume corresponding to all the hole set values is equal to or higher than the upper limit of the normal volume for each hole set value in FIG. 35 (a). Although it is set to a value that does not exceed the maximum volume (80 in this case), the fluctuation range of the error volume (8 in this case) except when there is no sound is the volume difference of one step of the player set value in the case of normal volume. For example, it is smaller than (or less than 10) the minimum value (10 in this case). It should be noted that the fluctuation range of the error volume excluding the case of silence may be smaller (or less) than the maximum value (20 in this case) of the volume difference for one step of the player set value in the case of the normal volume. good.

FIG. 35 (d) is a third example of a volume table for error sounds corresponding to FIG. 35 (a). In the example of FIG. 35 (d), the hole setting values T3 to T7 corresponding to the normal mode are divided into two upper and lower groups, and the error volume corresponding to the lower hole setting values T3 and T4 is set as the upper limit value of the normal volume. , The error volume corresponding to the upper hole set values T5 to T7 is set to the maximum volume. In the example of FIG. 35 (d), the error volumes corresponding to the hall setting values (excluding silence) T1, T2, T8, and T9 other than the normal mode are all set to the maximum volume.

FIG. 35 (e) shows an example in which the volume table for the specific notification sound is provided separately from the volume table for the error sound. As the volume table for the error sound in this case, any one of FIGS. 35 (b) to 35 (d) may be used, or the maximum volume in each hole set value may be set as the error volume as in the third embodiment. .. In the volume table for the specific notification sound shown in FIG. 35 (e), all the specific notification sounds are output at the maximum volume except when there is no sound.

The volume table shown in FIGS. 35 (b) to 35 (e) can be similarly applied to the volume table (FIG. 20) according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 36 illustrates a fifteenth embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example in which a volume table for an error sound is separately provided by partially modifying the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 36A is a volume table used for outputting a normal game sound in the present embodiment, and is the same as the volume table (FIG. 22) of the fifth embodiment except for the setting for the error sound.

FIG. 36B is a first example of a volume table for error sounds corresponding to FIG. 36A. In the example of FIG. 36 (b), the error volume corresponding to all the hole set values is equal to or more than the upper limit of the normal volume for each hole set value in FIG. 36 (a), and the maximum volume (here, 86) is set. It is set to a value that does not exceed. For example, since the upper limit of the normal volume corresponding to the hall set value T3 is 50, the error volume corresponding to the hall set value T3 is set to 59, which is larger than that, and the normal volume corresponding to the hall set value T7. Since the upper limit value of is 86, which is the maximum volume, the error volume corresponding to the hall setting value T7 is set to 86, which is the same as the maximum volume.

FIG. 36 (c) is a second example of a volume table for error sounds corresponding to FIG. 36 (a). In the example of FIG. 36 (c), as in FIG. 36 (b), the error volume corresponding to all the hole set values is equal to or higher than the upper limit of the normal volume for each hole set value in FIG. 36 (a). Although it is set to a value that does not exceed the maximum volume (86 in this case), the fluctuation range of the error volume (6 in this case) except when there is no sound is the volume difference of one step of the player set value in the case of normal volume. It is smaller than (here, 9) (may be less than or equal to).

FIG. 36 (d) is a third example of a volume table for error sounds corresponding to FIG. 36 (a). In the example of FIG. 36 (d), the hole setting values T3 to T7 corresponding to the normal mode are divided into two upper and lower groups, and the error volume corresponding to the lower hole setting values T3 and T4 is set as the upper limit value of the normal volume. , The error volume corresponding to the upper hole set values T5 to T7 is set to the maximum volume. In the example of FIG. 36 (d), the error volumes corresponding to the hall setting values (excluding silence) T1, T2, T8, and T9 other than the normal mode are all set to the maximum volume.

FIG. 36 (e) shows an example in which the volume table for the specific notification sound is provided separately from the volume table for the error sound. As the volume table for the error sound in this case, any one of FIGS. 36 (b) to 36 (d) may be used, or the maximum volume in each hole set value may be set as the error volume as in the fifth embodiment. .. In the volume table for the specific notification sound shown in FIG. 36 (e), all the specific notification sounds are output at the maximum volume except when there is no sound.

The volume table shown in FIGS. 36 (b) to 36 (e) can be similarly applied to the volume table (FIG. 25) according to the sixth embodiment.

FIG. 37 illustrates the 16th embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example in which the 7th embodiment is partially modified to separately provide a volume table for error sounds.

FIG. 37A is a volume table used for outputting a normal game sound in the present embodiment, and is the same as the volume table (FIG. 27) of the seventh embodiment except for the setting for the error sound.

FIG. 37 (b) is a first example of a volume table for error sounds corresponding to FIG. 37 (a). In the example of FIG. 37 (b), the error volume corresponding to all the hole set values is equal to or more than the upper limit of the normal volume for each hole set value in FIG. 37 (a), and the maximum volume (here, 86) is set. It is set to a value that does not exceed. For example, since the upper limit of the normal volume corresponding to the hall set value T0 is 5, the error volume corresponding to the hall set value T0 is set to 14 which is larger than that, and the normal volume corresponding to the hall set value T9 is set. Since the upper limit value of is 86, which is the maximum volume, the error volume corresponding to the hall setting value T9 is set to 86, which is the same as the maximum volume.

FIG. 37 (c) is a second example of a volume table for error sounds corresponding to FIG. 37 (a). In the example of FIG. 37 (c), as in FIG. 37 (b), the error volume corresponding to all the hole set values is equal to or higher than the upper limit of the normal volume for each hole set value in FIG. 37 (a). Although it is set to a value that does not exceed the maximum volume (86 in this case), the fluctuation range of the error volume (9 in this case) is the volume difference of one step of the player set value in the case of normal volume (9 in this case). It is as follows. The fluctuation range of the error volume may be smaller than the volume difference of one step of the player set value in the case of the normal volume.

FIG. 37 (d) is a third example of a volume table for error sounds corresponding to FIG. 37 (a). In the example of FIG. 37 (d), the hall set values T0 to T9 corresponding to the normal mode are divided into two upper and lower groups, and the error volume corresponding to the lower hall set values T0 to T2 is set as the upper limit of the normal volume. , The error volume corresponding to the upper hole set values T3 to T9 is set to the maximum volume.

FIG. 37 (e) shows an example in which the volume table for the specific notification sound is provided separately from the volume table for the error sound. As the volume table for the error sound in this case, any one of FIGS. 37 (b) to 37 (d) may be used, or the maximum volume in each hole set value may be set as the error volume as in the seventh embodiment. .. In the volume table for the specific notification sound shown in FIG. 37 (e), all the specific notification sounds are output at the maximum volume.

The volume tables shown in FIGS. 37 (b) to 37 (e) can be similarly applied to the volume tables (FIGS. 28 to 30) according to the eighth and ninth embodiments.

FIG. 38 illustrates the 17th embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example in which the 10th embodiment is partially modified to separately provide a volume table for error sounds.

FIG. 38A is a volume table used for outputting a normal game sound in the present embodiment, and is the same as the volume table (FIG. 31) of the tenth embodiment except for the setting for the error sound.

FIG. 38 (b) is a first example of a volume table for error sounds corresponding to FIG. 38 (a). In the example of FIG. 38 (b), the error volume corresponding to all the hole set values is equal to or more than the upper limit of the normal volume for each hole set value in FIG. 38 (a), and the maximum volume (here, 86) is set. It is set to a value that does not exceed. For example, since the upper limit of the normal volume corresponding to the hall set value T0 is 5, the error volume corresponding to the hall set value T0 is set to 14 which is larger than that, and the normal volume corresponding to the hall set value T9 is set. Since the upper limit value of is 86, which is the maximum volume, the error volume corresponding to the hall setting value T9 is set to 86, which is the same as the maximum volume.

FIG. 38 (c) is a second example of a volume table for error sounds corresponding to FIG. 38 (a). In the example of FIG. 38 (c), as in FIG. 38 (b), the error volume corresponding to all the hole set values is equal to or higher than the upper limit of the normal volume for each hole set value in FIG. 38 (a). Although it is set to a value that does not exceed the maximum volume (86 in this case), the fluctuation range of the error volume (9 in this case) except when there is no sound is the volume difference of one step of the player set value in the case of normal volume. (Here, 9) or less. The fluctuation range of the error volume except for the case of silence may be smaller than the volume difference of one step of the player set value in the case of the normal volume.

FIG. 38 (d) is a third example of a volume table for error sounds corresponding to FIG. 38 (a). In the example of FIG. 38 (d), the hole setting values T0 to T9 corresponding to the normal mode and the hole setting values TA to TE corresponding to the power saving mode are divided into two upper and lower groups, respectively, and correspond to the lower hole setting values. The error volume to be played is set to the upper limit of the normal volume, and the error volume corresponding to the upper hall setting value is set to the maximum volume.

FIG. 38 (e) shows an example in which the volume table for the specific notification sound is provided separately from the volume table for the error sound. As the volume table for the error sound in this case, any one of FIGS. 38 (b) to 38 (d) may be used, or the maximum volume in each hole set value may be set as the error volume as in the tenth embodiment. .. In the volume table for the specific notification sound shown in FIG. 38 (e), all the specific notification sounds are output at the maximum volume except when there is no sound.

FIG. 39 illustrates an eighteenth embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example in which the eleventh embodiment is partially modified to separately provide a volume table for error sounds.

FIG. 39A is a volume table used for outputting a normal game sound in the present embodiment, and is the same as the volume table (FIG. 32) of the eleventh embodiment except for the setting for the error sound.

FIG. 39 (b) is a first example of a volume table for error sounds corresponding to FIG. 39 (a). In the example of FIG. 39 (b), the error volume corresponding to all the hole set values is equal to or more than the upper limit of the normal volume for each hole set value in FIG. 39 (a), and the maximum volume (here, 86) is set. It is set to a value that does not exceed. For example, since the upper limit of the normal volume corresponding to the hall set value T0 is 5, the error volume corresponding to the hall set value T0 is set to 14 which is larger than that, and the normal volume corresponding to the hall set value T9 is set. Since the upper limit value of is 86, which is the maximum volume, the error volume corresponding to the hall setting value T9 is set to 86, which is the same as the maximum volume.

FIG. 39 (c) is a second example of a volume table for error sounds corresponding to FIG. 39 (a). In the example of FIG. 39 (c), as in FIG. 39 (b), the error volume corresponding to all the hole set values is equal to or higher than the upper limit of the normal volume for each hole set value in FIG. 39 (a). Although it is set to a value that does not exceed the maximum volume (86 in this case), the fluctuation range of the error volume (9 in this case) except when there is no sound is the volume difference of one step of the player set value in the case of normal volume. (Here, 9) or less. The fluctuation range of the error volume except for the case of silence may be smaller than the volume difference of one step of the player set value in the case of the normal volume.

FIG. 39 (d) is a third example of a volume table for error sounds corresponding to FIG. 39 (a). In the example of FIG. 39 (d), the hole setting values T0 to T9 corresponding to the normal mode and the hole setting values TA to TE corresponding to the power saving mode are divided into two upper and lower groups, respectively, and correspond to the lower hole setting values. The error volume to be played is set to the upper limit of the normal volume, and the error volume corresponding to the upper hall setting value is set to the maximum volume.

FIG. 39 (e) shows an example in which the volume table for the specific notification sound is provided separately from the volume table for the error sound. As the volume table for the error sound in this case, any one of FIGS. 39 (b) to 39 (d) may be used, or the maximum volume in each hole set value may be set as the error volume as in the eleventh embodiment. .. In the volume table for the specific notification sound shown in FIG. 39 (e), all the specific notification sounds are output at the maximum volume except when there is no sound.

The volume table shown in FIGS. 39 (b) to 39 (e) can be similarly applied to the volume table (FIG. 33) according to the twelfth embodiment.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the volume tables (FIGS. 12 and 16) of the first and second embodiments, the predetermined step values are fixed for each hole set value for the hall set values corresponding to the normal mode and the power saving mode. For example, the volume corresponding to the player set values M1 to M5 may be set to 3 → 4 → 6 → 9 → 13, so that the predetermined step value may be changed. Further, in the volume tables of the first and second embodiments (FIGS. 12 and 16), the volume of the player set values other than the minimum may be the same among the plurality of hole set values.

In the embodiment, the volume of the error sound can be adjusted by the volume adjustment knob 99, but cannot be adjusted by the volume control means 34. However, the volume of the error sound is adjusted not only by the volume control means 34 but also by the volume adjustment knob 99. May be configured so that it cannot be adjusted.

Even when the volume of the error sound (and the specific notification sound) can be adjusted by the volume adjustment knob 99, the amount of lamp light at the time of error notification may not be adjusted.

When the volume of the error sound (and the specific notification sound) can be adjusted with the volume adjustment knob 99, the volume adjustment knob 99 cannot be used to adjust the specific type of notification sound (for example, RAM clear notification sound) among the error sounds and the like. (For example, always the maximum volume) may be set. Even if the volume adjustment knob 99 cannot be used to adjust a specific type of notification sound (for example, RAM clear notification sound), a specific type of notification sound (for example, RAM clear notification sound) can be set when the volume adjustment knob 99 is set to silence. Sound) may be switched to silence or a predetermined low volume.

For example, in the thirteenth embodiment (FIG. 34), when the upper limit value of the normal volume is smaller than the maximum volume, the error volume is made larger than the upper limit value, and when the upper limit value of the normal volume is the same as the maximum volume, the error volume is set to be larger. The upper limit value (maximum volume) is set as the error volume, but the error volume in the case of at least some hole setting values may be made louder than the maximum volume in the normal volume.

In the various examples described above, a lower limit value may be set for the error volume so that the error volume does not fall below the lower limit value even if the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated to the lower side.

The volume of the error sound may also be adjustable by both the volume adjusting knob 99 and the volume operating means 34. In that case, the volume table for the normal sound may be applied to the error sound as it is, or the volume table for the error sound may be provided separately. However, even in that case, the amount of lamp light at the time of error notification may not be adjusted by the player's operation.

Although the upper limit of the volume is different for each hole set value, the initial volume (volume corresponding to the initial position) may be the same (FIG. 25). In this case, even if the initial volume is the same, the display of the volume adjustment notification image PV may be different by changing the initial position.

The upper limit of the volume corresponding to the hall setting value in the power saving mode may be any of the maximum value, the minimum value, and the intermediate value of the volume in the normal mode.

The volume may be displayed in decibels (dB) by the volume adjustment notification image PV.

The volume adjustment notification period is started not only when the volume control means 34 is operated but also when the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated, and the liquid crystal display means 66 is configured to display the volume adjustment notification image PV. May be good.

In the embodiment, the amount of light is not provided with an operating means such as the volume adjusting knob 99, and can be adjusted only by operating the amount of light operating means 35. The light amount adjusting knob (instep operating means) arranged on the rear side of the main body 1 and the light amount operating means 35 may be configured to be adjustable. That is, all the above-mentioned descriptions regarding the volume can be read as the amount of light. In this case, a light amount adjustment knob may be provided separately from the volume adjustment knob 99, or the volume adjustment knob 99 and the light amount adjustment knob may be shared. When a light amount adjusting knob is provided separately from the volume adjusting knob 99, the number of steps of the hall set value may be different. Further, the number of steps of the player set value may be different depending on the volume and the amount of light.

With respect to the volume table shown in FIG. 12 and the like, the minimum value that can be selected by the player for each hole setting value is set to the same value for each hole setting value, and then the player can select the volume table according to the selected hole setting value. It was decided that each upper limit value would be different by making the amount of change in the set value different, but not limited to this, for example, after setting the minimum value that the player can select for each hole set value to a different value, By making the amount of change of the set value that can be selected by the player the same according to the selected hole set value, each upper limit value may be set to be different.

Regarding the volume table for error sound shown in FIG. 34 and the like, each value selected based on the hall setting value is one type, but the volume is not limited to this, and a plurality of values can be set for the volume for error sound. You may refer to the table. In this case, by setting all the multiple values that can be selected based on the hole setting value of 1 to the same value, the player operates the operation means on the front side during the error, so that the volume table for the error sound can be referred to. Even if the destination is changed, the selected values are all the same value, so the actual output volume is not changed. This makes it possible to prevent the player from changing the output volume during error notification. Further, when the reference destination of the volume table for the error sound is changed by operating the volume adjustment knob 99, different values are selected before and after the change. In this case, the actual value is actually selected. The output volume of is changed. As a result, the output volume during error notification can be changed by the hall employee. In addition, when the reference destination of the volume table for error sound is changed by operating the volume adjustment knob 99, the same value is selected before and after the change in the volume table for error sound. By setting the value, the output volume during error notification may be configured so that it cannot be changed by the hall employee.

When the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated while the volume adjustment notification image PV is being displayed, the volume adjustment notification image PV being displayed may be hidden. Further, it may be hidden and then displayed again. Further, when displaying again, it is desirable to update and display the display content of the volume adjustment notification image PV according to the value updated after the change. Further, when displaying again, the volume adjustment operation by the player may be displayed as a trigger, or may be displayed again at the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since the display was hidden.

Regarding the volume adjustment notification image PV shown in FIG. 26 and the like, there are a bar (volume display figure) indicating the current volume value, a bar indicating a selectable range, and a bar indicating a non-selectable range, and all of them. It is desirable to set the display priority so that it is on the front side of the effect display and the symbol display related to the game. Further, at least for the bar indicating the current volume value, the display priority may be set higher than the effect display or the symbol display related to the game, and the bar indicating the selectable range and the bar indicating the non-selectable range may be set. May be set to have a lower display priority than the effect display or the symbol display related to the game. Further, the configuration may be reversed. In addition, the bar indicating the non-selectable range is set to be in front of the effect display and the symbol display, and at least one of the bar indicating the current volume value and the bar indicating the selectable range is displayed for the effect related to the game. Or, the display priority may be set lower than that of the symbol display.

In addition, by setting the bar indicating the current volume value, the bar indicating the selectable range, and the bar indicating the non-selectable range in a transparent display mode, the priority of each display can be set as an effect display related to the game. Even when it is set to be on the front side of the symbol display, it is possible to perform the display without deteriorating the visibility of the effect display and the symbol display related to the game. Further, in this case, at least one or all of the bar indicating the current volume value, the bar indicating the selectable range, and the bar indicating the non-selectable range are set to have a transparent display mode. May be good.

Even if the effect control means includes a storage area (hard Vol) for storing the volume value based on the volume adjustment knob 99 and a storage area (soft Vol) for storing the volume value based on the operation of the volume control means 34. good. These store the set values selected from the volume table described above. The volume value based on the volume adjustment knob 99 is a predetermined value selected from the volume table based on the above-mentioned initial position, and the volume value based on the operation of the volume control means 34 is the volume based on the operation of the player. It is a predetermined value selected from the table.

Incidentally, in each embodiment described later, it is desirable to use a volume table in which each upper limit value is set as the initial position as the initial position set according to the position of the volume adjustment knob 99. There is no limitation. Further, the volume value based on the volume control means 34 is set to a predetermined value selected from the volume table based on the initial position, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in the case of an error, the volume adjustment knob 99 A predetermined value may be acquired from the error table according to the position, and the predetermined value may be stored in the storage area (hard Vol) for storing the volume value based on the volume adjustment knob 99.

First, when the power is turned on, predetermined values corresponding to the positions of the volume adjustment knobs 99 are stored in the storage area (hard Vol) and the storage area (soft Vol), respectively. Then, the storage area (soft Vol) is stored in the storage area (total volume storage area) for storing the total volume used to determine the final output sound based on the predetermined value stored in the storage area (soft Vol). ) Stores the predetermined value stored in. In this way, the initial setting process for setting a predetermined value in each storage area when the power is turned on is performed.

After the initial setting process is completed, a monitoring process is performed in which the position of the volume adjustment knob 99 and the contents of the storage area (hard Vol) are periodically compared and monitored. In this monitoring process, if the position of the volume adjustment knob 99 and the contents of the storage area (hard Vol) match, the monitoring process ends, but if they do not match, it is determined that the volume adjustment knob 99 has been operated. , A predetermined value corresponding to the position of the volume adjustment knob 99 after the change is stored in the storage area (hard Vol) and the storage area (soft Vol), respectively. Subsequently, a new predetermined value is set in the storage area (total volume storage area) for storing the total volume used to determine the final output sound based on the changed storage area (soft Vol) value. Be remembered. Through these series of processes, when the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated, the output sound emitted by the gaming machine is changed.

Next, the change process when the volume control means 34 is operated by the player will be described. When the volume control means 34 is operated by the player, the predetermined value corresponding to the operation is not stored in the storage area (hard Vol), but is stored only in the storage area (soft Vol). Subsequently, a new predetermined value is set in the storage area (total volume storage area) for storing the total volume used to determine the final output volume based on the changed storage area (soft Vol) value. Be remembered. Through these series of processes, when the volume control means 34 is operated, the output volume emitted by the gaming machine is changed. Further, when the volume control means 34 is operated by the player, the above-mentioned change process is executed, and a display process for transmitting a signal for displaying the volume adjustment notification image PV to the display means is executed. By merging these processes, the output volume of the gaming machine can be adjusted, and the player can know the adjusted content.

Next, an error sound having a higher priority than the voice related to the game (not limited to the one that notifies the abnormality of the game machine, including, for example, RAM clear notification, backup recovery notification, setting change notification, setting confirmation notification, etc.) is output. The error notification processing in the case will be described.

When a specific error occurs, a storage area (soft Vol) that does not store a predetermined value for error output but stores the total volume used to determine the final output volume (soft Vol). Store in the total volume storage area). As a result, when a specific error occurs, the output sound emitted by the gaming machine is changed to the output sound for the error. Further, while the error sound is being output, it is necessary to stop the output of the sound related to the game to make the error sound stand out. Therefore, the maximum value is set for the error volume value for determining the output sound of the channel in which the error sound is registered, and for the game for determining the output sound of the channel in which the sound related to the game is registered. The volume value is set to 0. Incidentally, the effect control means determines the final output volume from the relationship between the game volume value and the error volume value and the predetermined value stored in the storage area (total volume storage area). For example, when one of the values is 0, the final output volume is set to 0 regardless of the other value. In this way, the effect control means finally sets / changes the volume value for the game and the volume value for the error, and sets / changes the predetermined value stored in the storage area (total volume storage area). It is configured to adjust the output volume. Further, a plurality of game volume values and error volume values may be prepared instead of one type, and the primary volume for determining the primary volume value and the secondary volume for determining the secondary volume value are provided. You may do so. In this case, the sound related to the game is emitted at the output volume calculated by the primary volume value for the game, the secondary volume value for the game, and the total volume value, and the sound related to the error is the primary volume value for error and 2 for error. It will be emitted at the output volume calculated by the next volume value and the total volume value.

Here, an embodiment when a specific error occurs will be described. For example, when a specific error 1 (example: movable body error) occurs, the sound, lamp, and display means of the gaming machine are used to notify that the error state is in effect. At this time, the effect control means refers to the error flag indicating the error state and executes the notification using the sound, the lamp, and the display means, but the storage area (soft Vol) is triggered by the ON of the error flag. ), But the value stored in the storage area (hard Vol) is stored in the storage area (total volume storage area) for storing the total volume. As a result, during the error occurrence, the total volume is determined based on the value stored in the storage area (hard Vol) instead of the storage area (soft Vol), so that the output volume of the error sound is the volume. It will be determined based on a predetermined value according to the position of the adjustment knob 99. With this configuration, the output volume during the error can be adjusted / changed with the volume adjustment knob 99, and the hall employee can adjust / change the output volume during the error. Further, since it is decided not to refer to the predetermined value stored in the storage area (soft Vol) while the error occurs, even if the volume control means 34 is operated by the player, the storage area ( Regardless of whether the value of Soft Vol) has been changed (may or may not be changed), the total volume is determined based on the value stored in the storage area (Hard Vol). Therefore, the value of the storage area (total volume storage area) is not changed. As a result, it is possible to intentionally lower the output volume during the occurrence of an error and prevent an act such as making it difficult to find a fraudulent act.

In this case, it is desirable that the volume adjustment notification image PV is not displayed on the display means even when the volume control means 34 is operated by the player during the error occurrence. Further, the volume adjustment notification image PV may be displayed, or the adjustment content of the volume adjustment notification image PV may be changed by the operation of the player. In this case, the volume adjustment notification image PV is used. It is desirable to configure the adjustment contents so that they are not reflected in the actual output volume.

In this case, the amount of light may be adjusted by the player. However, although the brightness of the light emission pattern according to the game effect can be adjusted, it is desirable to configure the light emission pattern so that the brightness of the light emission pattern according to the error cannot be adjusted. Further, the light amount adjustment by the player may not be possible during the error notification.

Then, when the specific error 1 (example: movable body error) ends, the effect control means refers to the error flag indicating that the error state is turned off, and the sound / lamp / display means. End the notification using. At this time, with the OFF of the error flag as a trigger, the value stored in the storage area (soft Vol) instead of the storage area (hard Vol) is stored in the storage area (total volume storage area) for storing the total volume. Then, the total volume is set based on the value stored in the storage area (soft Vol) as before the error occurs.

Next, a case where a specific error 2 (example: door opening error) occurs will be described (the explanation of the same part as in the case of the specific error 1 described above is omitted, and the explanation of the different part is mainly performed).
When a door opening error occurs, the sound, lamp, and display means of the game machine are used to notify that an error state occurs, but a specific error 2 (example: door opening error) is an error due to sound. The notification ends at a predetermined timing, the error notification by the display means ends at the timing of the event that is the target of the error (here, the door is closed), and the error notification by the lamp is the event that is the target of the error (here, the door is closed). Is configured to end at a predetermined timing (30 seconds later) after the end of.

(Pattern 1) The effect control means is a value stored in the storage area (soft Vol) instead of the storage area (hard Vol), triggered by the presence or absence of an error sound output at a predetermined timing at which the error notification by sound ends. Is stored in the storage area for storing the total volume (total volume storage area). In addition, the volume adjustment notification image PV is hidden until the predetermined timing at which the error notification by sound ends, and can be displayed at the predetermined timing at which the error notification by sound ends (displayed when there is an adjustment operation by the player). It may be done or intentionally displayed). Here, as a change example when the volume adjustment notification image PV is hidden, the same configuration as the content of the volume adjustment notification image PV described in the above-mentioned specific error 1 (example: movable body error) may be used.

Further, the volume adjustment by operating the volume adjustment knob 99 and the volume adjustment by operating the volume control means 34 may have the same configuration as the content described in the above-mentioned specific error 1 (example: movable body error).

(Pattern 2) The effect control means uses the detection of the error target event (door closure here) as a trigger at a predetermined timing at the end of the error target event (door closure here) to store the storage area (pattern 2). The value stored in the storage area (soft Vol) instead of the hard Vol) is stored in the storage area (total volume storage area) for storing the total volume.

In addition, the volume adjustment notification image PV is hidden until the predetermined timing at which the error target event (door closing here) ends, and at the predetermined timing at which the error target event (door closing here) ends. It may be possible to display (display or intentionally display when there is an adjustment operation by the player). Here, as a change example when the volume adjustment notification image PV is hidden, the same configuration as the content of the volume adjustment notification image PV described in the above-mentioned specific error 1 (example: movable body error) may be used. Further, the volume adjustment by operating the volume adjustment knob 99 and the volume adjustment by operating the volume control means 34 may have the same configuration as the content described in the above-mentioned specific error 1 (example: movable body error).

(Pattern 3) In the effect control means, the error flag is turned off at a predetermined timing (30 seconds later) after the event (here, the door is closed) that is the target of the error is completed in the error notification by the lamp. Is used as a trigger to store the values stored in the storage area (soft Vol) instead of the storage area (hard Vol) in the storage area (total volume storage area) for storing the total volume.

In addition, the error notification by the lamp hides the volume adjustment notification image PV from the end of the event subject to the error (here, the door is closed) to a predetermined timing (30 seconds later), and the error notification by the lamp is performed. It can be displayed at a predetermined timing (30 seconds later) after the event that is the target of the error (here, the door is closed) is completed (displayed or intentionally displayed when there is an adjustment operation by the player). It may be set to. Here, as a change example when the volume adjustment notification image PV is hidden, the same configuration as the content of the volume adjustment bar described in the above-mentioned specific error 1 (example: movable body error) may be used. Further, the volume adjustment by operating the volume adjustment knob 99 and the volume adjustment by operating the volume control means 34 may have the same configuration as the content described in the above-mentioned specific error 1 (example: movable body error). Further, in these cases, the amount of light may be adjusted by the player. However, although the brightness of the light emission pattern according to the game effect can be adjusted, it is desirable to configure the light emission pattern so that the brightness of the light emission pattern according to the error cannot be adjusted. Further, the light amount adjustment by the player may not be possible during the error notification.

Next, a case where a specific error 3 (example: RAM clear notification) occurs will be described (the same part as in the case of the specific errors 1 and 2 described above will be omitted, and the different parts will be explained proactively. ). Further, the present embodiment may be applied to either one or both of the notification at the time of RAM clear after the setting change processing and the notification at the time of RAM clear executed without performing the setting change processing. good.

The effect control means performs the above-mentioned initial setting process when the power of the gaming machine is turned on. Then, when the power is turned on with the RAM clear, the sound, the lamp, and the display means of the gaming machine are used to notify that the RAM has been cleared. At the same time, the initialization operation of the movable body is executed. At this time, the effect control means executes the same processing as the above-mentioned specific error 1 by using the ON of the error flag (the RAM clear notification flag may be prepared) as a trigger. Further, the same process as that of the above-mentioned specific error 1 is executed by using the OFF of the error flag (the RAM clear notification flag may be prepared) as a trigger.

(Pattern 1) During the RAM clear notification, the volume may be adjusted by the switch on the back side, and the volume may not be adjusted by the operation of the operation means on the front side. The volume adjustment bar may have the same contents as the above-mentioned specific error 1.

(Pattern 2) During the RAM clear notification, the volume can be adjusted by the volume adjustment knob 99, and the volume can not be adjusted by the operation of the volume control means 34 at least until the initialization of the movable body is completed. May be good. Further, the volume adjustment notification image PV may also be configured to be hidden until at least the initialization of the movable body is completed, and then displayable. The content related to non-display and the content related to displayable may be the same as the above-mentioned specific error 1.

(Pattern 3) During the RAM clear notification, the volume may be adjusted by the volume adjustment knob 99 and the volume may be adjusted by the operation of the volume control means 34. Further, the volume adjustment notification image PV may also be configured to be displayable. The content related to displayability may be the same as that of the specific error 1 described above.

Further, in these cases, the light amount may be adjusted by the player even during the RAM clear notification. However, although the brightness of the light emission pattern according to the game effect can be adjusted, it is desirable to configure the light emission pattern so that the brightness of the light emission pattern according to the RAM clear notification cannot be adjusted. Further, the light amount adjustment by the player may not be possible during the RAM clear notification.

Next, the second embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, unlike the embodiments described so far, the value stored in the storage area (hard Vol) is stored in the storage area (hard Vol) based on the predetermined information indicating that an error has occurred. Instead of storing in the total volume storage area), the value stored in the storage area (soft Vol) is stored in the storage area (total volume storage area) for storing the total volume.

In the present embodiment, for example, when a specific error 1 (example: movable body error) occurs, the value stored in the storage area (soft Vol) even during the error is stored in the storage area (total) for storing the total volume. Since it is stored in the volume storage area), for example, when the volume control means 34 is operated by the player, the value stored in the storage area (soft Vol) is changed. As a result, since the predetermined value of the storage area (total volume storage area) is changed, the player can freely change the output volume of the sound related to the error by the volume control means 34. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the volume adjustment by the volume control means 34 is disabled during the error. With such a configuration, even when the volume control means 34 is operated by the player, the value of the storage area (soft Vol) is not changed, and as a result, the storage area (total volume) is not changed. Since the value of the storage area) is not changed, the output volume of the voice related to the error cannot be changed by the volume control means 34.

Further, even if the volume control means 34 is operated by the player during the error notification, the actual output volume cannot be adjusted / changed, but the volume adjustment notification image PV is displayed. You may do it. In this case, in response to the operation of the volume control means 34, a signal for updating the display content of the volume adjustment notification image PV is transmitted from the effect control means to the display means. As a result, the actual output volume cannot be adjusted / changed, but the display content of the volume adjustment notification image PV can be updated. Further, the volume adjustment notification image PV may not be displayed during the error notification.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the value stored in the storage area (soft Vol) is stored in the storage area (total volume storage area) for storing the total volume even during an error, the volume adjustment knob 99 during error notification. When is operated, the position of the volume adjustment knob 99 and the value stored in the storage area (hard Vol) become different values, so a new predetermined value is set in the storage area (hard Vol) and the storage area (soft). Set to Vol). As a result, a new predetermined value stored in the storage area (soft Vol) is stored in the storage area (total volume storage area). Therefore, by operating the volume adjustment knob 99 during the error notification, the error is related. The audio output volume can be adjusted / changed. Further, during the error notification, the output volume of the voice related to the error may not be adjusted / changed even if the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated.

Further, the light amount may be adjusted by the player even during the error notification. However, although the brightness of the light emission pattern according to the game effect can be adjusted, it is desirable to configure the light emission pattern so that the brightness of the light emission pattern according to the error cannot be adjusted. Further, the light amount adjustment by the player may not be possible during the error notification.

Next, a case where a specific error 2 (example: door opening error) occurs will be described (the explanation of the same part as in the case of the specific error 1 described above is omitted, and the explanation of the different part is mainly performed). When a door opening error occurs, the sound, lamp, and display means of the game machine are used to notify that an error state occurs, but a specific error 2 (example: door opening error) is an error due to sound. The notification ends at a predetermined timing, the error notification by the display means ends at the timing of the event that is the target of the error (here, the door is closed), and the error notification by the lamp is the event that is the target of the error (here, the door is closed). Is configured to end at a predetermined timing (30 seconds later) after the end of.

(Pattern 1) The effect control means is configured so that the volume adjustment cannot be performed by the volume control means 34 triggered by the fact that the error flag indicating that an error has occurred is turned ON. Further, at a predetermined timing at which the error notification by sound ends, the volume can be adjusted by the volume control means 34 with the presence or absence of error sound output as a trigger.

In addition, the volume adjustment notification image PV of the display means can be hidden until the predetermined timing at which the error notification by sound ends, and can be displayed at the predetermined timing at which the error notification by sound ends (when there is an adjustment operation by the player). May be displayed or intentionally displayed). Further, the volume adjustment notification image PV may be displayed, or the adjustment content of the volume adjustment notification image PV may be changed by the operation of the player. In this case, the volume adjustment notification image PV is used. It is desirable to configure the adjustment contents so that they are not reflected in the actual output volume.

Further, during the error notification, the output volume of the voice related to the error may not be adjusted / changed even if the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated. Further, the light amount may be adjusted by the player even during the error notification. However, although the brightness of the light emission pattern according to the game effect can be adjusted, it is desirable to configure the light emission pattern so that the brightness of the light emission pattern according to the error cannot be adjusted. Further, the light amount adjustment by the player may not be possible during the error notification.

(Pattern 2) The effect control means is configured so that the volume adjustment cannot be performed by the operation means on the front side with the trigger that the error flag indicating that an error has occurred is turned ON.

Further, at a predetermined timing when the event subject to the error (door closing in this case) is completed, the volume can be adjusted by the volume control means 34 with the detection of the event subject to the error (door closing in this case) as a trigger. It is configured to be.

In addition, the volume adjustment notification image PV of the display means is hidden until the predetermined timing at which the event subject to the error (here, the door is closed) is completed, and the event subject to the error (here, the door is closed) is completed. It may be possible to display at a predetermined timing (display is performed or intentionally displayed when there is an adjustment operation by the player). Further, the volume adjustment notification image PV may be displayed, or the adjustment content of the volume adjustment notification image PV may be changed by the operation of the player. In this case, the volume adjustment notification image PV is used. It is desirable to configure the adjustment contents so that they are not reflected in the actual output volume.

Further, during the error notification, the output volume of the voice related to the error may not be adjusted / changed even if the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated. Further, the light amount may be adjusted by the player even during the error notification. However, although the brightness of the light emission pattern according to the game effect can be adjusted, it is desirable to configure the light emission pattern so that the brightness of the light emission pattern according to the error cannot be adjusted. Further, the light amount adjustment by the player may not be possible during the error notification.

(Pattern 3) In the effect control means, the error flag is turned off at a predetermined timing (30 seconds later) after the event (here, the door is closed) that is the target of the error in the error notification by the lamp is completed. Is used as a trigger, and the volume control means 34 is configured to make the volume adjustment impossible. Further, the error notification by the lamp is a volume control means triggered by the error flag being turned off at a predetermined timing (30 seconds later) after the event (here, the door is closed) that is the target of the error is completed. It is configured so that the volume can be adjusted by 34.

In addition, the error notification by the lamp hides the volume adjustment notification image PV of the display means from the end of the event subject to the error (here, the door is closed) to a predetermined timing (30 seconds later), and is performed by the lamp. The error notification can be displayed at a predetermined timing (30 seconds later) after the event (here, the door is closed) that is the target of the error is completed (displayed or intentionally when the player makes an adjustment operation). It may be displayed). Further, the volume adjustment notification image PV may be displayed, or the adjustment content of the volume adjustment notification image PV may be changed by the operation of the player. In this case, the volume adjustment notification image PV is used. It is desirable to configure the adjustment contents so that they are not reflected in the actual output volume.

Further, during the error notification, the output volume of the voice related to the error may not be adjusted / changed even if the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated. Further, the light amount may be adjusted by the player even during the error notification. However, although the brightness of the light emission pattern according to the game effect can be adjusted, it is desirable to configure the light emission pattern so that the brightness of the light emission pattern according to the error cannot be adjusted. Further, the light amount adjustment by the player may not be possible during the error notification.

Next, a case where a specific error 3 (example: RAM clear notification) occurs will be described (the same part as in the case of the specific errors 1 and 2 described above will be omitted, and the different parts will be explained proactively. ). Further, the present embodiment may be applied to either one or both of the notification at the time of RAM clear after the setting change processing and the notification at the time of RAM clear executed without performing the setting change processing. good.

The effect control means performs the above-mentioned initial setting process when the power of the gaming machine is turned on. Then, when the power is turned on with the RAM clear, the sound, the lamp, and the display means of the gaming machine are used to notify that the RAM has been cleared. At the same time, the initialization operation of the movable body is executed.

(Pattern 1) The effect control means is configured so that the volume adjustment cannot be performed by the volume control means 34 with the ON of the error flag (the RAM clear notification flag may be prepared) as a trigger.

Further, the volume can be adjusted by the volume control means 34 with the OFF of the error flag (the RAM clear notification flag may be prepared) as a trigger. In addition, during the RAM clear notification, the volume adjustment notification image PV of the display means is hidden and can be displayed at the timing when the RAM clear notification is completed (displayed or intentionally when the player performs an adjustment operation). It may be displayed). Further, the volume adjustment notification image PV may be displayed, or the adjustment content of the volume adjustment notification image PV may be changed by the operation of the player. In this case, the volume adjustment notification image PV is used. It is desirable to configure the adjustment contents so that they are not reflected in the actual output volume.

Further, during the RAM clear notification, the output volume of the voice related to the error may not be adjusted / changed even if the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated. Further, the amount of light may be adjusted by the player even during the RAM clear notification. However, although the brightness of the light emission pattern according to the game effect can be adjusted, it is desirable to configure the light emission pattern so that the brightness of the light emission pattern according to the error cannot be adjusted. Further, the light amount adjustment by the player may not be possible during the error notification.

(Pattern 2) The same configuration as that of the above-mentioned pattern 1 may be used, but the volume adjustment notification image PV may have a different configuration. For example, the volume adjustment notification image PV of the display means can be displayed from the non-display at the timing when the initialization operation of the movable body is completed while the RAM is cleared (displayed or intentionally displayed when the player performs an adjustment operation). It may be displayed).

(Pattern 3) The same configuration as that of the above-mentioned pattern 1 may be used, and the volume adjustment notification image PV may have a different configuration. For example, at the timing when the RAM clear notification is started, the volume adjustment notification image PV of the display means can be displayed from non-display (displayed or intentionally displayed when there is an adjustment operation by the player). You may do so.

Next, the third embodiment will be described. During error notification, the maximum volume value for error output is set in the storage area (total volume storage area) that stores the total volume used to determine the final output sound, and the primary volume value described above is determined. The volume value corresponding to the position of the volume adjustment knob 99 may be set for the primary volume or the secondary volume for determining the secondary volume value. With such a configuration, the output volume of the error sound can be set to the output volume according to the position of the volume adjustment knob 99. Further, as described above, when the volume is adjusted by the operation by the volume control means 34, the value of the storage area (soft Vol) is updated, and the updated value becomes the storage area (total volume storage area). It will be remembered. This allows the player to adjust the volume by operating the volume control means 34, but in the case of this embodiment, the total used to determine the final output sound during the error notification. Since the maximum volume value for error output is set in the storage area for storing the volume (total volume storage area), the volume is adjusted by the volume control means 34 during the error notification. However, the value of the storage area (total volume storage area) is not updated, and it is possible to prevent the player from lowering the output volume during error notification. Further, when the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated, the hall side can adjust the output volume during error notification by setting the volume value according to the position as the secondary volume value as the secondary volume. ing. In addition, the sound related to the game is emitted at the output volume calculated by the primary volume value for the game, the secondary volume value for the game, and the total volume value, and the sound related to the error is the primary volume value for the error and the secondary volume value for the error. It was decided that the output volume is calculated based on the volume value and the total volume value, but in the present embodiment, during error notification, the primary volume value for games and the secondary volume value for games are muted (0). It is desirable to set the low-pitched sound value (10) and set the volume value corresponding to the volume adjustment knob 99 as the error primary volume value and the error secondary volume value. As a result, the error sound is not disturbed by the game sound, so that the error sound can be made more prominent.

In the above-described embodiment, the volume of the voice related to the error notification cannot be adjusted by the operation of the volume control means 34 during the error notification. It may be configured to be adjustable. In this case, the volume can be adjusted in a plurality of steps, but the sound related to the error sound may not be muted.

Further, with respect to the voice during the error notification, the range in which the volume can be adjusted by the volume adjustment knob 99 and the range in which the volume can be adjusted by the operation of the volume control means 34 may be different. In that case, the range in which the volume can be adjusted by the volume adjustment knob 99 may be made larger than the range in which the volume can be adjusted by the operation of the volume control means 34, but vice versa. Further, in the volume adjustment by the volume adjustment knob 99, the sound during the error notification may be muted. In that case, the voice during the error notification may not be muted depending on the operation of the volume control means 34.

Further, the volume can be adjusted by the volume adjustment knob 99 depending on the type of error, the volume can be adjusted by operating the volume control means 34, and the volume can be adjusted by operating the volume adjustment knob 99 and the volume control means 34 depending on the type of error. It may be configured to set the one whose volume can be adjusted. For example, launch notification that notifies the launch position of the game ball, launch position warning notification that warns the exact launch position when the game ball is launched in a direction that is not the proper launch position, or game. In the case of an error notification in which the player himself is involved in the occurrence / cancellation of an error, such as a tray full tank notification that notifies that the game ball payout operation cannot be executed because the dish that stores the ball is full. May be configured so that the volume can be adjusted by operating the volume control means 34. Further, depending on the type of error, the volume may be adjusted by operating the volume adjustment knob 99 and the volume control means 34.

In addition, the volume adjustment knob 99 is used in the case of error notification in which the player himself / herself is not involved in the occurrence / cancellation of the error, such as when the payout operation cannot be performed normally or when the movable body cannot be operated normally. The volume may be adjusted according to the above. Further, the volume may be adjusted by operating the volume adjustment knob 99 and the volume control means 34.

Further, in the case of an error such as a door opening, a magnetic sensor error, a vibration sensor error, or a radio wave sensor error, which is suspected to be a goto action, the volume adjustment knob 99 may be used to adjust the volume. Further, the volume adjustment may be disabled.

Further, with respect to predetermined notifications performed when the power is turned on, such as RAM clear notification, setting change notification, setting confirmation notification, backup recovery notification, etc., the volume may be adjusted by the volume adjustment knob 99. Further, the volume may be adjusted by operating the volume adjusting knob 99 and the volume controlling means 34, or the volume may not be adjusted.

In the case of a gaming machine that displays a demo screen when the non-game state continues for a predetermined time, if the volume is adjusted by operating the volume control means 34 in the non-game state, until the demo screen display is started. It may be configured to clear the count for a predetermined time. Further, in this case, when the volume is adjusted by the volume adjustment knob 99, the count for a predetermined time until the demo screen is displayed may not be cleared.

Although each of the above-described embodiments has been described as separate embodiments for the sake of clarity, the respective embodiments may be combined. Further, all the contents of different embodiments may be combined, or one part of each embodiment may be extracted and combined with another embodiment.

Further, the present invention can be similarly implemented in various ball game machines such as arrange ball machines and sparrow ball game machines, as well as in game machines other than ball game machines such as slot machines.

34 Volume control means (B control means)
99 Volume control knob (instep operation means)
106 Volume setting means (predetermined value setting means)

Claims (1)

An instep operating means that is located on the rear side of the main body and allows selection operations related to multiple instep values,
The B operation means, which is located on the front side of the main body and allows selection operations related to the B value in multiple stages,
Based on the A value obtained by the A operating means and the B value obtained by the B operating means, a predetermined value setting means capable of setting a predetermined value which is a volume related to a normal sound not including an error sound is provided. Prepare ,
In a gaming machine configured to execute a power-on process including a RAM clear process that is executed based on a predetermined condition when the power is turned on.
When the first instep value is selected by the operation of the instep operating means and the first instep value is selected by the operation of the instep operating means, the first predetermined value is set.
The second predetermined value is set when the first A value is selected by the operation of the A operation means and the second B value larger than the first B value is selected by the operation of the B operation means. ,
When the second instep value is selected by the operation of the instep operating means and the first instep value is selected by the operation of the instep operating means, the third predetermined value is set.
When the second instep value is selected by the operation of the instep operating means and the second instep value is selected by the operation of the instep operating means, the fourth predetermined value is set.
The first predetermined value and the third predetermined value are made the same.
The amount of change between the first predetermined value and the second predetermined value and the amount of change between the third predetermined value and the fourth predetermined value are made different.
When the first upper limit B value is selected and the upper limit B value that can be selected by the operation of the B operation means is selected, the first upper limit predetermined value is set.
When the second A value is selected and the upper limit B value that can be selected by the operation of the B operation means is selected, the second upper limit predetermined value is set.
The first upper limit predetermined value and the second upper limit predetermined value are made different.
The error volume related to the error sound can be set from the error sound setting table based on the instep value obtained by the instep operating means.
During an error including RAM clear notification to notify that the RAM clear process has been performed, the error sound including the RAM clear notification sound is output at the error volume.
When the instep value is changed, the reference destination of the error sound setting table changes, but the error volume does not change by referring to a common specific value as the error volume regardless of the value of the predetermined value. Is configured as
The specific value is a value larger than the first upper limit predetermined value and the second upper limit predetermined value .
A gaming machine characterized in that the predetermined value can be set by the instep operating means during the RAM clear notification.

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