JP7080603B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a game.

As a gaming machine, a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is launched into the gaming area by a launching device, and when the gaming medium wins a prize in a starting winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information is displayed. There is a pachinko gaming machine in which a predetermined number of bets is set, and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a symbol) are variably displayed when a start operation is performed. In a gaming machine configured to be able to execute variable display of identification information in this way, when the display result of variable display of identification information becomes a predetermined display result in the variable display unit, a predetermined game value (for example, a jackpot) Some are configured to give the player a transition to a state, etc.).

As such a gaming machine, the phrase number for specifying the BGM sound to be reproduced and the effect sound, the volume (V1, V2) instruction of the reproduced sound, and the like are specified by specifying the phrase reproduction channels CH0 to CH15. There is known a gaming machine in which the sounds of the phrase reproduction channels CH0 to CH15 are mixed and output (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-193305

However, in a gaming machine that outputs BGM sounds and staging sounds as in Patent Document 1, there are cases where BGM sounds and staging sounds are output at various volumes, and data is output so as to correspond to output at various volumes. If prepared, there is a problem that the amount of data becomes enormous.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing data for outputting sound.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention
In a gaming machine that plays a game (for example, gaming machine 1)
Sound output means for outputting sound (for example, speakers 53, 54) and
A control means (for example, a sub-control unit 91) that controls a gaming machine, and
The sound output means based on the information transmitted from the control means (for example, the sub control unit 91) (for example, the first command (commands 1 to 5) and the second command (commands 6 to 8) shown in FIG. 4). A sound control means (for example, a voice output circuit 94) for executing control to output sound from the sound is provided.
The control means is
It is specified which of a plurality of types of sounds (for example, BGM1, BGM2, BGM3, warning sound, dialogue) is to be output from the sound output means, and the volume of the sound to be output from the designated sound output means (for example). For example, the first information (for example, the first command shown in FIG. 4) for designating the maximum volume “255”) and the volume of the sound output from the sound output means (for example, the volume “255”, the volume “100”, Second information (for example, the second command shown in FIG. 4) that specifies only the volume “0”) can be transmitted to the sound control means.
In starting the output of the sound from the sound output means, the specific sound (for example, any one of BGM1, BGM2, BGM3, warning sound, and dialogue) among the plurality of types of sounds is set to a specific volume (for example, volume "255"). , Volume "100" or volume "0"), the first information for designating the output of the specific sound and the maximum volume as the volume of the specific sound is transmitted to the sound control means. At the same time, after transmitting the first information, the second information for designating the specific volume as the volume of the specific sound is transmitted to the sound control means (for example, the portion where the processing of Sb2 and Sb3 in FIG. 5 is performed).
When changing the volume of the sound being output from the sound output means, the second information for designating the changed volume is transmitted to the sound control means.
According to this configuration, the amount of data to be prepared can be reduced.

One volume is the maximum volume (for example, the volume "255" shown in FIG. 4).
According to this configuration, it is possible to set the output of the specific sound so that the specific sound can be reliably heard.

The specific sound is the first specific sound (for example, BGM1, BGM2, BGM3, warning sound, or dialogue) and the second specific sound (for example, BGM1, BGM2, BGM3, warning sound, or dialogue) and the first specific sound. Other than), including
The control means uses the second information common to the sound output means to output the first specific sound at a specific volume and the sound output means to output the second specific sound at a specific volume to the sound control means. Transmission (for example, a portion where the second command (commands 6 to 8) shown in FIG. 4 is transmitted in the process of Sb3 in FIG. 5).
According to this configuration, the amount of data to be prepared can be reduced.

The sound control means changes the volume of the sound output from the sound output means when the volume change condition is satisfied (for example, the blackout effect is executed) after starting the output of one kind of sound. Includes volume change control means to perform change control
The volume change control means executes volume change control based on the second information from the control means (for example, the portion that performs the processing of Sa3 in FIG. 6).
According to this configuration, the amount of data to be prepared can be reduced.

The control means continuously transmits the first information and the second information without transmitting other information between the transmission of the first information and the transmission of the second information (for example, FIG. 5). The part that processes Sb2 and Sb3).
According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent unintended information from being transmitted.

The second information indicates a specific number of types of volume, which is smaller than the type of volume that can be set, as a specific volume (for example, as shown in FIG. 4, it can be set to 256 levels, but the volume has three levels. The part that consists of).
According to this configuration, the amount of data to be prepared can be reduced.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention
In a gaming machine that plays a game (for example, gaming machine 1)
Sound output means for outputting sound (for example, speakers 53, 54) and
A control means (for example, a sub-control unit 91) that controls a gaming machine, and
A sound control means (for example, a voice output circuit 94) that executes control to output sound from the sound output means is provided.
The control means has sound data capable of specifying the sound output from the sound output means and sound output from the sound output means in each of a plurality of channels (for example, channels 0 to 15 shown in FIG. 3). The volume can be set (for example, the sound data of the effect sound of channel 0 to channel 4 shown in FIG. 3 and the portion where the volume of channel 0 to channel 15 can be set).
The sound control means outputs a sound specified from sound data set in a plurality of channels from the sound output means according to a set volume (for example, the sound output circuit 94 has channels 0 to channels shown in FIG. 3). The part that outputs the production sound specified from the sound data of the production sound of 4 from the speakers 53 and 54),
The control means is a volume reduction control means that executes volume reduction control for reducing the volume of the sound output from the sound output means when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, execution of a blackout effect, occurrence of an error). For example, the portion shown in FIG. 3, the portion to be processed in Sa3 in FIG. 6, and the portion to be processed in Sc2 in FIG. 7) are included.
The volume reduction control means executes the volume reduction control by setting the volume after reduction in the channel in which the sound data is set and setting the volume in the channel in which the sound data is not set. For example, the portion shown in FIG. 3, the portion where the processing of Sa3 in FIG. 6 is performed, and the portion where the processing of Sc2 in FIG. 7 is performed).
According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the sound from being output at an unintended volume and impairing the staging effect.

The volume reduction control means executes volume reduction control for reducing the volume of the sound output from the sound output means to 0 (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 3, the portion for processing Sa3 in FIG. 6, and the processing for Sc2 in FIG. 7). The part to do).
According to this configuration, since the volume becomes 0, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing the sound.

A display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for displaying an effect image is provided.
The predetermined condition is satisfied when a specific image (for example, an image to be displayed when the blackout effect is executed) is displayed from the display means (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 3 and the portion where the processing of Sa3 in FIG. 6 is performed). ..
According to this configuration, the volume can be lowered in conjunction with the display of the specific image, so that the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

The predetermined condition is satisfied when a specific sound (for example, an error sound) is output from the sound output means (for example, the part shown in FIG. 3 and the part where Sc2 in FIG. 7 is processed).
According to this configuration, the volume reduction control can be executed so that the player can easily hear the specific sound.

The sound control means includes a sound output stop control means for executing a sound output stop control for stopping the sound output from the sound output means when the stop condition is satisfied.
The sound output stop control means executes the sound output stop control for stopping the sound output for the channel in which the sound data is set and also stopping the sound output for the channel in which the sound data is not set.
According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended sound from being output and impairing the staging effect.

The sound output means outputs a special sound when a special condition is satisfied, and the sound output means outputs a special sound.
The sound control means executes control to output sound from the sound output means based on the sound data set in the specific channel.
The volume reduction control means executes volume reduction control for channels other than the specific channel.
According to this configuration, it is guaranteed that a special sound is output, and it is possible to suitably notify the establishment of a specific condition.

It is a figure which shows the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the production sound and the volume for each channel. It is a figure for demonstrating the command which a sub-control unit sends to an audio output circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the staging sound output processing. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of a volume reduction control process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the volume reduction control process in 2nd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
[Composition of gaming machines]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a liquid crystal display 51 for displaying an image and speakers 53 and 54 for outputting sounds such as an effect sound and an error sound. The gaming machine 1 executes the effect when the gaming is being performed. The effect is executed by displaying the effect image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting the effect sound from the speakers 53 and 54. There is a blackout effect as an example of the effect using the liquid crystal display 51. The blackout effect is an effect of displaying an image (specific image) in which the effect image, the effect pattern, the background image, and the like are invisible on the liquid crystal display 51.

[Block Diagram]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40 and an effect control board 90. The game control board 40 controls the game state, and the effect control board 90 produces an effect according to the game state. Is controlled.

The game control board 40 is composed of a microcomputer provided with a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d, performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly connects each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40. A main control unit 41 for targeting or indirectly controlling is mounted.

The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer provided with a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d, and is equipped with a sub control unit 91 that controls the effect. In other words, the sub control unit 91 controls the slot machine 1 by controlling the effect.

A staging device such as a liquid crystal display 51, a speaker 53, and 54 is connected to the staging control board 90, and these staging devices are driven under control by a sub control unit 91 mounted on the staging control board 90. It has become so.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port. The command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and the command is not sent from the sub control unit 91 to the main control unit 41.

The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to perform various controls for performing the effect, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. Control. The control circuit includes an audio output circuit 94. The audio output circuit 94 executes control to output the effect sound from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the command from the sub control unit 91 and the sound data and volume of the effect sound set in each of the plurality of channels. Specifically, when the audio output circuit 94 receives a command from the sub-control unit 91, the audio data and volume of the compressed production sound are read from the ROM 91b, and the read audio data and volume are decoded (decoded). , Stretch). The audio output circuit 94 includes 16 channels (channels 0 to 15) as audio output channels (in other words, reproduction channels), and can simultaneously output 16 types of independent audio. Then, the audio output circuit 94 outputs the effect sound specified from the audio data decoded by the plurality of channels from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the set volume. That is, the sub-control unit 91 can set the sound data that can specify the effect sound and the volume of the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 by the command to the sound output circuit 94 in each of the plurality of channels.

The volume of the effect sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 can be adjusted by setting the volume for each channel, and can also be adjusted by controlling the attenuator included in the audio output circuit 94. One of the three types of volume described later can be set for each channel. Further, the adjustment by the attenuator can be adjusted from the maximum volume to the minimum volume (that is, mute). An attenuator is provided for each channel. Since the volume data is 8 bits (1 byte), it can be set in 256 steps, but in the present embodiment, it can be set in 3 steps. This makes it possible to reduce the amount of data for adjusting the volume. The volume may not be set in three stages, but it is preferable to set the volume so that the difference in volume increases as the volume increases. As a result, fine adjustment is possible when the volume is turned down, but rough adjustment is possible when the volume is turned up. Thereby, convenience can be improved.

[Type and volume of production sound for each channel]
As shown in FIG. 3, the audio output circuit 94 includes 16 channels (channels 0 to 15) as output channels for the effect sound, and can simultaneously output 16 types of independent effect sounds. For each channel, it is possible to set the volume for each effect sound to be output. In this embodiment, the volume of the staging sound can be set from three stages. Specifically, any one of volume "255", volume "100", and volume "0" can be set, volume "255" is the maximum volume, and volume "0" is the minimum volume (that is,). Mute).

As shown in FIG. 3A, channel 0 is a channel that outputs BGM1. FIG. 3A shows an example in which the volume is set to “255” in channel 0. Channel 1 is a channel that outputs BGM2. FIG. 3A shows an example in which the volume is set to “255” in channel 1. Channel 2 is a channel that outputs BGM3. FIG. 3A shows an example in which the volume is set to “255” in channel 2. Channel 3 is a channel that outputs a warning sound. FIG. 3A shows an example in which the volume is set to “255” in channel 3. Channel 4 is a channel that outputs the lines of the character. FIG. 3A shows an example in which the volume is set to “255” in channel 4. Channels 5 to 15 are unused channels. Since channels 5 to 15 are unused channels, no volume is set for channels 5 to 15.

As shown in FIG. 3B, when the sub-control unit 91 executes the blackout effect, the sub-control unit 91 executes the volume reduction control and rewrites the volume data of each channel to set the volume of each channel to “0”. Set to. At this time, the volume of not only the used channels 0 to 4 but also the unused channels 5 to 15 is set to "0".

In this way, when executing the blackout effect, not only the used channels 0 to 4 but also the unused channels 5 to 15 are set to "0", so that the effect sound is produced at an unintended volume. It is possible to prevent the output from impairing the effect.

Further, since the volume reduction control is executed and the volume is set to the volume "0", the volume of the effect sound can be surely not heard.

Further, since the volume reduction control is executed when the blackout effect is executed, the effect can be enhanced in conjunction with the display of the specific image on the liquid crystal display 51 when the blackout effect is executed.

In this embodiment, the special sound is output from the specific channel when the special condition is satisfied, and the volume reduction control is performed for the specific channel even if the predetermined condition for executing the volume reduction control is satisfied. It is possible to control not to execute. For example, it is assumed that the blackout effect is executed under a predetermined condition in which the volume reduction control is executed. Further, the special conditions are that the game ball has won a prize at the start winning opening in the pachinko gaming machine and that the stop switch for stopping the rotating reel in the slot machine has been operated, and the channel 6 is set as a specific channel. Further, from channel 6, it is output when the start winning sound output when the game ball wins the starting winning opening in the pachinko gaming machine or when the stop switch for stopping the rotating reel in the slot machine is operated. The stop sound is output as a special sound. Then, when the sub-control unit 91 executes the blackout effect, the volume is set to "0" for channels other than the channel 6, and the volume is set for the channel 6 so as not to lower the volume. As a result, the start winning sound and the stop sound are output even when the blackout effect is executed. By configuring in this way, the output of the start winning sound and the stop sound, which are special sounds, is guaranteed. It is possible to suitably notify that the stop switch for stopping the reel inside has been operated.

[About the command to output the production sound]
FIG. 4 shows the types of commands transmitted from the sub-control unit 91 to the audio output circuit 94 in order to output the effect sound from the speakers 53 and 54. Commands 1 to 5 are composed of data indicating which of a plurality of types of effect sounds is to be output and data indicating the volume of the effect sound. Commands 6 to 8 consist only of data indicating the volume of the effect sound. Hereinafter, commands 1 to 5 may be referred to as a first command (corresponding to the first information), and commands 6 to 8 may be referred to as a second command (corresponding to the second information).

As shown in FIG. 4, the command 1 is a command indicating that the BGM 1 is output by the volume "255". The command 2 is a command indicating that the BGM 2 is output by the volume "255". The command 3 is a command indicating that the BGM 3 is output by the volume "255". The command 4 is a command indicating that the warning sound is output by the volume "255". The command 5 is a command indicating that the dialogue is output by the volume "255". Command 6 is a command indicating only the volume "255". Command 7 is a command indicating only the volume "100". Command 8 is a command indicating only the volume "0".

First, the sub-control unit 91 transmits any one of commands 1 to 5 (that is, the first command) to the voice output circuit 94. As a result, the sub-control unit 91 instructs the audio output circuit 94 of a specific effect sound (that is, a specific sound) and one volume (volume "255") output from the speakers 53 and 54 among the plurality of types of effect sounds. do. Next, the sub-control unit 91 transmits any one of the commands 6 to 8 (that is, the second command) to the voice output circuit 94. As a result, the volume of the effect sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 is instructed to the specific volume indicated by the second command. When any one of the commands 1 to 5 is received, the audio output circuit 94 decodes the audio data and the volume into the channel corresponding to the specified specific effect sound instructed. Further, when any of the commands 6 to 8 is received, the audio output circuit 94 decodes the volume to the channel corresponding to the specified specific effect sound instructed. Thereby, the sub control unit 91 can set the data that can specify the effect sound and the volume of the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 in each of the plurality of channels of the audio output circuit 94. Then, the audio output circuit 94 has one volume (volume "255") from the channel corresponding to the specific effect sound indicated by the received command (for example, when the command 1 is received, the channel 1 corresponding to the BGM1 indicated by the command 1). ”) To output a specific production sound. Next, when any of commands 6 to 8 is received, a specific effect sound is output according to the specific volume (either volume "255", volume "100", or volume "0") indicated by the received command. do. By such a series of control, a specific effect sound is output at a specific volume. It should be noted that the volume is high during the period from when any of commands 1 to 5 is received and the output of a specific effect sound is started until when any of commands 6 to 8 is received and the volume of one is changed to the specific volume. The period is such that the player cannot recognize the change. Therefore, the player sounds that the specific effect sound indicated by any of the commands 1 to 5 is output from the beginning at the specific volume indicated by any of the commands 6 to 8.

In this way, after sending commands 1 to 5 (first command) indicating which type of production sound is to be output and one volume (maximum volume "255"), a specific volume (volume "255", volume "" By sending commands 6 to 8 (second command) indicating either "100" or volume "0", the production sound is output at a specific volume, so three types of specific volume commands are prepared for each production sound. It is not necessary to do so, and the amount of data prepared for outputting the production sound can be reduced.

Further, since the commands 1 to 5 (first command) indicate the maximum volume "255", the output setting of the effect sound can be set so that the effect sound can be reliably heard.

Further, since the volume is set by using the common second commands 6 to 8 when outputting the BGM1, BGM2, BGM3, warning sound, and dialogue, it is possible to reduce the amount of data prepared for outputting the effect sound. ..

Further, the sub control unit 91 transmits a second command when the volume change condition is satisfied after starting the output of one effect sound (any of BGM1, BGM2, BGM3, warning sound, and dialogue). Since the control for changing the volume of the staging sound is performed, the amount of data prepared for outputting the staging sound can be reduced.

The sub-control unit 91 continuously transmits any one of commands 1 to 5 and any of commands 6 to 8 at one trigger (for example, operation of a start switch, launch of a game ball, start of fluctuation of a symbol). , Do not send different commands between any of commands 1-5 and any of commands 6-8. This makes it possible to prevent an unintended instruction from being given to the audio output circuit 94.

Further, as described above, in the gaming machine 1, the volume type (stage) can be set to 256 types, but in the present embodiment, it can be set from among three types (stage). Therefore, the second command indicates three types of volumes, which are less than the 256 types of volumes that can be set, as specific volumes. As a result, the amount of data prepared for outputting the effect sound can be reduced.

[Production sound output processing]
Next, the effect sound output process executed in the timer interrupt process executed by the game machine 1 at regular time intervals (about 0.56 milliseconds in this embodiment) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the effect sound output process, first, it is determined whether or not the output start condition of the effect sound is satisfied (Sb1). When the output start condition of the effect sound is not satisfied, the process ends.

When the output start condition of the effect sound is satisfied, the sub-control unit 91 transmits a first command (any of commands 1 to 5 shown in FIG. 3) to the audio output circuit 94 (Sb2). When the audio output circuit 94 receives the first command, the audio data and the volume are decoded into the channel corresponding to the specified specific effect sound instructed, and the specific effect sound indicated by the first command is first. Output from the speakers 53 and 54 at one volume (maximum volume "255") indicated by the command.

Next, the sub control unit 91 transmits a second command (any of the commands 6 to 8 shown in FIG. 3) to the voice output circuit 94 (Sb3). When the audio output circuit 94 receives the second command, the audio output circuit 94 decodes the channel volume corresponding to the instructed specific effect sound, and the volume of the specific effect sound is indicated by the second command from the speakers 53 and 54. Change to a specific volume.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect sound is output at a specific volume by transmitting the first command indicating a specific effect sound and one volume and then transmitting the second command indicating the specific volume. It is possible to reduce the amount of data prepared for outputting sound.

[Volume reduction control processing]
Next, the volume reduction control process executed in the timer interrupt process executed by the gaming machine 1 at regular time intervals (about 0.56 milliseconds in this embodiment) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the volume reduction control process, it is first determined whether or not the game has started (Sa1). When it is determined that the game has not started, the process ends.

When it is determined that the game has started, it is determined whether or not the execution of the blackout effect has started (Sa2). That is, when the execution of the blackout effect is started, it is determined whether or not the predetermined condition for executing the volume reduction control is satisfied.

When the execution of the blackout effect is started, the sub-control unit 91 transmits a second command (command 8 shown in FIG. 3) for setting the volume of the output sound of the effect sound to 0 to the audio output circuit 94. Set the volume of each channel to 0 (Sa3). That is, the audio output circuit 94 sets the volume of each channel to 0 when the second command transmitted by the sub control unit 91 is received. Each channel includes not only channels 0 to 4 used for outputting the effect sound but also unused channels 5 to 15, and the audio output circuit 94 sets the volume of all channels 0 to 15 to "0". Set.

When the output of the effect sound is started before the blackout effect is executed, the volume of the effect sound is changed and controlled by executing the blackout effect. Therefore, it can be said that the volume change condition is satisfied when the blackout effect is executed.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the second embodiment will be described, but detailed description of the parts common to the first embodiment will be omitted. In the first embodiment, it was decided that the blackout effect was executed as the predetermined condition for performing the volume reduction control, but in the second embodiment, an error occurred in the predetermined condition for performing the volume reduction control. It is an embodiment to be performed.
[Volume reduction control processing]
In the second embodiment, the volume reduction control process executed in the timer interrupt process executed by the gaming machine 1 at regular time intervals (about 0.56 milliseconds in this embodiment) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the volume reduction control process, it is determined whether or not an error has occurred (Sc1). If no error has occurred, the process ends. When an error occurs, the sub control unit 91 sets the volume of each channel to 0 by controlling the attenuator (Sc2). Each channel includes not only channels 0 to 4 used for outputting the effect sound but also unused channels 5 to 15, and the sub control unit 91 sets the volume of all channels 0 to 15 to "0". Set (see Fig. 3).

As described above, in the second embodiment, the sub control unit 91 executes volume reduction control when an error occurs, and controls the attenuator without rewriting the volume data of each channel to control the volume of each channel. Is set to the volume "0". At this time, the volume of not only the used channels 0 to 4 but also the unused channels 5 to 15 is set to "0". When an error occurs, an error sound is output by executing the interrupt process. Therefore, it can be paraphrased that the volume of each channel is set to the volume "0" when the error sound is output.

In this way, when an error occurs (in other words, when an error sound is output), the volume of not only the used channels 0 to 4 but also the unused channels 5 to 15 is set to "0". It is possible to prevent the production sound from being output at an unintended volume and impairing the production effect.

Further, since an error occurs and a predetermined condition for executing the volume reduction control is satisfied when the error sound is output, it is possible to control so that the error sound can be heard.

In this embodiment, it is possible to execute the audio output stop control for stopping the audio output when the audio output stop condition is satisfied. In this case, the output of the sound in the channel in which the sound data of the effect sound is set is stopped, and the output of the sound is also stopped in the channel in which the sound data is not set. For example, the stop condition is that an error has occurred. Then, in the example of FIG. 3, when an error occurs, the sub-control unit 91 stops the output of the sound of the channels 0 to 4 in which the effect sound is set, and at the same time, the sub-control unit 91 of the unused channels 5 to 15. It also stops the audio output. As a result, it is possible to prevent an unintended sound from being output and impairing the effect of the effect. It is preferable that the error that is the stop condition is an error that requires recovery from power failure. That is, the output of the staging sound is stopped for an error that requires a power failure, and the staging sound is output at the initialized volume when the power is turned on again. As a result, the volume reduction control is performed only for the error that can be recovered without power failure, and the volume reduction control does not have to be performed for the error that requires the power failure recovery, so that the processing can be simplified.

Although the first embodiment and the second embodiment are described separately, it is possible to carry out each embodiment in combination. That is, it is possible to perform control according to the predetermined condition that is satisfied by the blackout effect being executed and the error occurring under the predetermined condition.

[Effect of this embodiment]
In the present embodiment, when the volume reduction control is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the volume of the channel in which the effect sound is set is decreased, and the volume of the unused channel in which the effect sound is not set is also decreased. (In this example, the portion shown in FIG. 3, the portion where the processing of Sa3 in FIG. 6 is performed, and the portion where the processing of Sc2 in FIG. 7 is performed).
Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect sound from being output at an unintended volume and impair the effect.

In the present embodiment, the volume reduction control is executed to set the volume to the volume "0" (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 3, the portion where the processing of Sa3 of FIG. 6 is performed, and the processing of Sc2 of FIG. 7 are performed. Part to do).
Therefore, it is possible to ensure that the volume of the staging sound cannot be heard.

In the present embodiment, the volume reduction control is executed when the blackout effect is executed (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 3 and the portion where the processing of Sa3 in FIG. 6 is performed).
Therefore, the effect can be enhanced in conjunction with the blackout effect.

In the present embodiment, the predetermined condition for executing the volume reduction control is satisfied when the error sound which is a specific sound is output (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 3 and the process of Sc2 in FIG. 7 are performed. part).
Therefore, it is possible to control so that an error sound can be heard.

In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the audio output stop control for stopping the audio output when the audio output stop condition is satisfied.
Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect sound from being output at an unintended volume and impair the effect.

In the present embodiment, the volume reduction control is not executed even if a predetermined condition for executing the volume reduction control is satisfied for the specific channel.
Therefore, it is guaranteed that the special sound is output, and it is possible to suitably notify the establishment of the specific condition.

In the present embodiment, a first command (commands 1 to 5 in this example) indicating a specific effect sound and one volume (maximum volume "255") is transmitted, and then a specific volume (volume "255", volume) is transmitted. By transmitting a second command (commands 6 to 8 in this example) indicating either "100" or volume "0", a specific effect sound is output at a specific volume (in this example, FIG. 4 shows. The part shown, the part where the processing of Sb2 and Sb3 in FIG. 5 is performed).
Therefore, it is possible to reduce the amount of data prepared for outputting the effect sound.

In the present embodiment, one volume indicated by the first command (commands 1 to 5 in this example) is the maximum volume volume "255" (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 4).
Therefore, it is possible to set the output of the staging sound so that the staging sound can be heard reliably.

In the present embodiment, the first specific sound (in this example, BGM1, BGM2, BGM3, warning sound, or dialogue) and the second specific sound (in this example, BGM1, BGM2, BGM3, warning sound, dialogue). When outputting either of them (other than the first specific sound), the volume is set by using a common second command (commands 6 to 8 in this example).
Therefore, it is possible to reduce the amount of data prepared for outputting the effect sound.

In the present embodiment, when the volume change condition is satisfied after starting the output of the one effect sound, the sub control unit 91 controls to change the volume of the one effect sound by transmitting a second command (). In this example, the part where the processing of Sa3 in FIG. 6 is performed).

In the present embodiment, the first command and the second command are continuously transmitted without transmitting another command between the transmission of the first command and the transmission of the second command (in this example). , The part where the processing of Sb2 and Sb3 in FIG. 5 is performed).
Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unintended instruction from being given to the audio output circuit 94.

In the present embodiment, the second command indicates a specific number of types of volume, which is smaller than the settable volume type, as a specific volume (in this example, as shown in FIG. 4, it can be set in 256 steps. It can be done, but the part that consists of three levels of volume)
Therefore, it is possible to reduce the amount of data for adjusting the volume.

[Modification example]
Although the main embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, a modified example of the above embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About pachinko machines]
The above-mentioned gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, and after variable display of the variable display unit, display is performed by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. It may be a slot machine capable of deriving a result and generating a prize according to a display result combination which is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units. The above-mentioned gaming machine 1 may be a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player according to the result of variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each.

[Predetermined conditions for executing volume reduction control]
In the above embodiment, the fact that the blackout effect has been executed and the occurrence of an error have been described as examples of the establishment of the predetermined conditions, but predetermined conditions different from those in the above embodiment may be set. For example, it may be mentioned that the freeze effect for delaying the progress of the game is executed in the slot machine, and the operation sound indicating that a specific operation is performed in the slot machine and the pachinko gaming machine is output.

[Sound control means]
In the above embodiment, the audio output circuit 94 included in the staging control board 90 has been described as an example as the sound control means, but the audio output control board for executing the control for outputting the sound is provided separately from the staging control board. You may.

[About one volume in the first information]
In the above embodiment, the first command is taken as an example as the first information, and the maximum volume "255" is set as one volume in the first command. However, the one volume is not limited to the maximum volume and is arbitrary. The volume may be set to.

[Regarding the specific volume in the second information]
In the above embodiment, the second command is taken as an example as the second information, and an example in which three types of volumes (volume "255", volume "100", volume "0") are set as one specific volume in the second command. As mentioned above, the specific volume is not limited to three types, and may be any set type of volume. For example, if the volume data is 8 bits, the volume in 256 steps may be set in the second command.

1 Pachinko machine, 51 liquid crystal display, 53, 54 speakers

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that plays games
Sound output means for outputting sound,
Control means for controlling gaming machines and
A sound control means for executing control to output a sound from the sound output means based on the information transmitted from the control means is provided.
The control means is
First information that specifies which of the plurality of types of sounds is to be output from the sound output means and the volume of the sound to be output from the designated sound output means, and outputs from the sound output means. Second information that specifies only the volume of sound can be transmitted to the sound control means.
In starting the output of the sound from the sound output means, when the specific sound is output at a specific volume among the plurality of types of sounds, the output of the specific sound and the maximum volume as the volume of the specific sound are determined. The designated first information is transmitted to the sound control means, and after the first information is transmitted, the second information for designating the specific volume as the volume of the specific sound is transmitted to the sound control means.
A gaming machine characterized in that when changing the volume of a sound being output from the sound output means, second information for designating the changed volume is transmitted to the sound control means.

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