JP3563335B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine having a function of emitting a sound.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, a gaming machine installed in a game arcade such as a game center has a built-in speaker, and for each gaming machine, notifies a music, an effect sound such as an onomatopoeic sound to enliven the atmosphere of the game, and an error occurrence. To emit a sound such as a notification sound such as an error sound. Heretofore, it has not been possible for a player to change the volume of the sound emitted from such a gaming machine.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In recent years, the volume of sound emitted from a gaming machine has tended to increase. When talking with a friend while playing a game on a gaming machine (while playing a game), the sound emitted from the gaming machine became an obstacle, Has to be heard or has to be loud, which causes discomfort.
[0004]
The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to change the volume of a sound emitted from the gaming machine.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides means for solving the above-mentioned problems with the following configuration. That is, a first aspect of the present invention relates to a gaming machine having a function of emitting a sound, wherein a player's volume adjusting operation means for allowing the player to continuously or stepwise variably adjust the volume, and the player's volume. Volume varying means for varying the volume according to the operation of the adjusting operation means;The game end detecting means for detecting that the player has finished the game, and the volume variable means for automatically controlling when the player has finished the game by the game end detecting means are set in advance. Automatic volume setting means to set to the standard volume andIs providedWhen the end of the game is detected by the game end detecting means, the volume of the game machine in a standby state of the game in which the game is not being played is returned to the standard volume set by the automatic volume setting means.With such a configuration, the above problem is solved.In a second aspect of the present invention, in a gaming machine having a function of emitting a sound, a player's volume control operation means for allowing the player to continuously or stepwise variably adjust the volume, and the player's volume. Volume changing means for changing the volume according to the operation of the adjusting operation means, game end detecting means for detecting that the player has ended the game, and that the player has ended the game by means of the game end detecting means Automatic volume setting means for automatically controlling the volume variable means when detecting the game and setting the volume to a preset standard volume, wherein the game end detecting means includes a timer, and waits after the game ends. It is configured to detect that the operation of the gaming machine has not been operated by the player until the time elapses and to detect that the player has finished the game, and when the end of the game is detected, the game is terminated. With a configuration in which the volume of the gaming machine in the waiting conducted non game is returned to the volume of the set standard by the automatic volume setting means is a means for solving the problems.
[0006]
No.3The invention of the firstOr the secondThe gaming machine has a function of emitting a plurality of types of sounds, and the volume changing means changes only the volume of a preselected type of sound.
[0007]
No.4The invention of the firstOr the secondThe gaming machine has a function of emitting a plurality of types of sounds, and the player's volume adjusting operation means and the volume varying means are provided for each type of the sound. .
[0008]
No.5The invention of the first, second or third aspectOr fourthAnd a sound volume display means for displaying a sound volume level.
[0009]
No.6The invention of the first to the first5The invention is characterized in that the sound volume changing means changes the sound volume within a set sound volume adjustment range, and the minimum sound volume of the sound volume adjustment range is an audible sound volume. Have been.
[0010]
No.7The invention of the first to the first6Comprising the configuration of any one of the inventions of the present invention,A gaming machine is a gaming machine with a function that emits sound only during a game, and when a game is not being played,There is provided a volume test means for experimentally emitting a sound of a volume adjusted by the operation when the player's volume adjustment operation means is operated, and the player's volume adjustment operation when emitting the sound. Sound at the volume controlled and adjusted by the meansExperimentallyIt is configured to emit.
[0012]
An eighth aspect of the present invention includes the configuration of any one of the first to seventh aspects of the present invention, wherein the sound quality adjusting operation means for the player to adjust the sound quality, and the sound quality adjusting operation means A sound quality changing means for changing the sound quality is provided.
[0014]
No.9The invention of the first to the first8The game machine according to any one of the aspects of the invention is characterized in that the gaming machine is a slot machine.
[0015]
In the invention having the above configuration, when the player operates the player's volume adjustment operation means, the volume variable means changes the volume in accordance with the operation of the player's volume adjustment operation means. In this way, since the player can change the volume of the sound emitted from the gaming machine, the player can comfortably play with the desired volume at the gaming machine.
[0016]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0017]
The gaming machine shown in the first embodiment is a gaming machine such as a slot machine installed in a game arcade such as a game center. In other words, the gaming machine shown in the first embodiment is a gaming machine that constitutes a gaming island in which a plurality of gaming machines are gathered. When a medal (coin) is inserted and the start button is operated. , A game start configuration, sound effects such as onomatopoeia for enlivening the atmosphere of game play, music, a medal insertion detection sound notifying that the medal insertion has been detected, and an error sound notifying an error occurrence, etc. It has a function to emit three types of sounds including the notification sound.
[0018]
That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment includes a speaker 2, a medal insertion detecting unit 3, a start button 4, and a control device 5 for controlling the operation of the gaming machine 1. The control device 5 includes a speaker drive unit 6, a sound effect output control unit 7, a music output control unit 8, a notification sound output control unit 9, a game control unit 10, and a game standby sound output. The control unit 11 is provided.
[0019]
The game control unit 10 of the control device 5 starts the game when it detects that the start button 4 has been operated after the medal insertion detection unit 3 has detected the medal insertion, for example. In accordance with the procedure, the game progress is controlled, and the sound output operations of the sound effect output control unit 7, the music output control unit 8, and the notification sound output control unit 9 are command-controlled. With this command control, the sound effect output control unit 7, the music output control unit 8, and the notification sound output control unit 9 drive the speaker driving unit 6 to output the sound effect, music, and notification sound from the speaker 2 as appropriate. . In the first embodiment, an arbitrary control procedure may be set as the control procedure for the game control unit 10, and the description is omitted here.
[0020]
Further, the game standby sound output control unit 11 captures the control operation information of the game control unit 10 from time to time, and detects that the game control unit 10 is in a game standby state in which the game control is not performed. When it is, at least one of the sound effect output control section 7 and the music output control section 8 is command-controlled, and the speaker drive section 6 is driven by the sound effect output control section 7 or the music output control section 8 to play a sound effect or music. Output from speaker 2.
[0021]
What is characteristic in the first embodiment is that a player's volume adjusting operation means 12 as shown in FIG. 2A is provided. The player's volume adjustment operation means 12 is for adjusting the volume of the sound emitted from the gaming machine 1 by the player, and is in the form of a rotatable knob or the like. The player's volume control means 12 is connected to a volume switching mechanism (not shown) which is a volume control means. By operating the player's volume control mechanism 12, the volume switching mechanism is switched. The configuration is such that the volume of the sound emitted from the speaker 2 is changed stepwise within the set volume adjustment range by performing an operation. By the switching operation of the volume switching mechanism, the volume of the three types of sounds, the effect sound, the music, and the notification sound is uniformly variably adjusted.
[0022]
In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2A, a scale 13 is provided in the vicinity of the player's volume adjusting operation means 12. The scale 13 is formed corresponding to the stepwise volume level that can be adjusted and set. Further, the player's volume control means 12 is provided with a volume pointer 12a, and the volume pointer 12a indicates a scale 13 corresponding to the volume of the sound emitted from the speaker 2. The volume indicator 12a and the scale 13 constitute volume display means for displaying a volume level.
[0023]
In the first embodiment, the minimum volume of the set volume adjustment range is an audible volume that can be heard by a person.
[0024]
By the way, when a sound such as music or sound effect is not emitted from the gaming machine 1, since it is difficult for human eyes to face the gaming machine 1, the operating rate of the gaming machine 1 decreases, and There is a risk that the situation will be disadvantageous. For this reason, conventionally, the volume of the sound of the gaming machine 1 is fixed to a volume that can effectively exert the customer attracting power, and it is not possible to make the volume of the sound of the gaming machine 1 variable by the player. It was unexpected.
[0025]
However, since the player may be dissatisfied with the volume of the sound emitted from the gaming machine 1, in the first embodiment, as described above, the player's volume adjustment operation means 12 and the volume switching mechanism Is provided to enable the player to adjust the volume of the sound of the gaming machine 1, and the minimum volume of the set volume adjustment range is set to the audible volume as described above. Accordingly, the gaming machine 1 is configured to prevent a decrease in the ability to attract customers, and is configured not to be disadvantageous for the gaming hall.
[0026]
According to the first embodiment, since the player's sound volume adjustment operation means 12 and the sound volume switching mechanism are provided and the player can adjust the sound volume of the sound emitted from the gaming machine 1, the structure is provided. The player can adjust the volume of the sound of the gaming machine 1 to a desired volume and enjoy the game of the gaming machine 1 in a comfortable sound environment. In particular, in the case of the gaming machine 1 in which a game is played by a plurality of players, the players can use the player's volume adjustment operation means 12 to adjust the volume to an appropriate level that does not hinder the conversation. It is possible to excite the atmosphere of the game while having a pleasant conversation in a sound environment in which the volume is appropriately adjusted, so that the game of the gaming machine 1 can be played more happily.
[0027]
In the first embodiment, since the volume level is displayed by the volume pointer 12a and the scale 13, the degree of volume adjustment can be visually recognized, and the volume adjustment can be easily performed. It can be done.
[0028]
Hereinafter, a second embodiment will be described. In the description of the second embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those in the first embodiment, and the duplicate description of the common components is omitted.
[0029]
Whereas the first embodiment has a configuration in which the volume is changed mechanically, the second embodiment is characterized in that a configuration in which the volume is changed by automatic control is provided. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.
[0030]
That is, in the second embodiment, a push button type player's volume control means 12 as shown in FIG. 2B is provided, and a volume variable means as shown by a solid line in FIG. The variable volume control unit 15 is provided in the control device 5.
[0031]
The volume variable control section 15 has a configuration in which the volume of the sound emitted from the gaming machine 1 is variably controlled stepwise within a set volume adjustment range based on the pressing operation of the player volume adjustment operation means 12. ing. Specifically, for example, a plurality of volume levels that can be set and adjusted within a predetermined volume adjustment range are set in advance, and the volume variable control unit 15 determines that the player's volume adjustment operation unit 12 has been pressed. Is detected, for example, the volume level is controlled to decrease by one step each time a push operation is performed, and when the push operation is further performed after reaching the minimum volume, the direction is decreased by one step from the maximum volume in the same manner as described above. The speaker drive unit 6 is automatically controlled so that the volume level changes stepwise in accordance with the pressing operation of the player's volume adjustment operation means 12. By the automatic control operation of the volume variable control section 15, each volume of the music, the sound effect, and the notification sound emitted from the speaker 2 is uniformly varied.
[0032]
In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), a plurality of light emitting display means 16 such as LEDs are arranged in the vicinity of the player volume control means 12. Each of the light emitting display means 16 corresponds to the volume level which can be adjusted and set, and the light emitting display means 16 corresponding to the adjusted volume level emits light to notify the volume of the sound emitted from the gaming machine 1. Configuration. That is, in the second embodiment, the plurality of light emission display means 16 constitute a volume display means, and the volume display means facilitates volume adjustment.
[0033]
Also, in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the minimum volume of the volume control range is an audible volume that can be heard by a person, and the playing field becomes disadvantageous. This is configured to prevent
[0034]
According to the second embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the player's sound volume adjusting operation means 12 and the sound volume variable control unit 15 are provided, and the player is emitted from the gaming machine 1. Since the configuration is provided in which the volume of the sound can be varied, the player adjusts the volume to a desired level and enjoys the game of the gaming machine 1 in a comfortable sound environment, as in the first embodiment. It is possible to provide an effect that the user can enjoy the game of the gaming machine 1 in a lively atmosphere while enjoying a conversation with a friend.
[0035]
Hereinafter, a third embodiment will be described. In the description of the third embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to the same names as those in the above-described embodiments, and the overlapping description of the common parts will be omitted.
[0036]
The third embodiment is directed to a gaming machine 1 of a type in which no sound is output from the gaming machine 1 during a game standby in which no game is being played. That is, the gaming machine 1 shown in the third embodiment does not include the game standby sound output control unit 11 shown in each of the above embodiments.
[0037]
Since the game standby sound output control section 11 is not provided, no sound effect or music is output during the game standby, and the volume of the sound of the gaming machine 1 is adjusted in this state. Even so, it is difficult to adjust the volume to a desired volume. Therefore, despite the volume adjustment, the volume of the sound of the gaming machine 1 is often too high or low. Therefore, in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a sound volume test unit 17 is provided. The configuration other than the sound volume test means 17 is the same as that of the second embodiment.
[0038]
The sound volume test means 17 fetches the control operation information of the game control unit 10 from time to time, and based on the control operation information of the sound volume variable control unit 15 when detecting that the game is on standby based on the information. When it is detected that the player's volume control operation means 12 has been pressed, at least one of the sound effect output control unit 7, the music output control unit 8, and the notification sound output control unit 9 is driven, and the game The sound having the volume adjusted and set by the push operation of the personal volume adjustment operation means 12 is output from the speaker 2 on a trial basis.
[0039]
In the third embodiment, when the game is started by the control operation of the game control unit 10, the sound of the volume operated and adjusted by the player's volume adjustment operation means 12 is output.
[0040]
According to the third embodiment, when the volume of the sound of the gaming machine 1 is adjusted in a state where no sound is emitted from the gaming machine 1, the volume of the volume adjusted and set by the player volume adjusting operation means 12 is adjusted. Since the configuration for outputting the sound on a trial basis is provided, the above-mentioned volume test can be performed not only when the sound is being output during the game but also when the game machine 1 is not in the game standby state. The sound allows the player to easily adjust and set the desired volume.
[0041]
Thereby, for example, when the game is started, a sound larger than the volume desired by the player is emitted from the gaming machine 1 and the player is surprised, or the sound emitted from the gaming machine 1 is the volume desired by the player. Problems such as the volume being lower than this and giving a feeling of dissatisfaction can be prevented, and the player can start the game at the desired volume.
[0042]
Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment will be described. The feature of the fourth embodiment is that, as shown in FIG. 5, in addition to the configuration of the second embodiment, a game end detecting means 20 and an automatic sound volume setting means 21 are provided. is there. The configuration other than the game end detecting means 20 and the automatic volume setting means 21 is substantially the same as that of the second embodiment, and in the description of the fourth embodiment, the same components as those of the second embodiment will be described. The same reference numerals are given, and the overlapping description of the common parts is omitted.
[0043]
The game end detecting means 20 has a configuration for detecting that the player has ended the game (game play). There are various methods for detecting that the player has finished the game. For example, for example, a method for detecting that the game has been completed based on the control operation information of the game control unit 10 and then performing the setting Until the waiting time (for example, three minutes) elapses, it is determined that the gaming machine 1 has not been operated by the player, such as the medal insertion detecting means 3 not detecting the medal insertion or the start button 4 not being pressed. When it is detected, it is determined that the player has finished the game and has left the gaming machine 1. In this case, since the time measurement is required as described above, the game end detecting means 20 has a built-in timer.
[0044]
The automatic sound volume setting means 21 automatically controls the sound volume variable control unit 15 when the game end detecting means 20 detects that the player has finished the game, and determines the sound volume of the sound emitted from the speaker 2 in advance. It has a configuration to set to the standard volume. After the standard volume is set by the automatic volume setting means 21, the volume of the music and sound effects flowing from the speaker 2 becomes the standard volume by the control operation of the game standby sound output control unit 11.
[0045]
According to the fourth embodiment, when the player detects that the player has finished the game, the volume of the sound of the gaming machine 1 is set to the standard volume, so that the following effects are provided. Can be played. For example, when the player adjusts the volume, it is assumed that the volume is often adjusted in a smaller direction. However, even if the player is away from the gaming machine 1, the volume may be kept low. In addition, since the volume is low, there is a possibility that the ability to attract customers of the gaming machine 1 may be weakened, and the operating rate of the gaming machine 1 may be reduced.
[0046]
On the other hand, by providing a specific configuration in the fourth embodiment, when detecting that the player has finished the game and separated from the gaming machine 1, the volume is automatically set to the standard volume. Since a return function is provided, when the player finishes the game and is separated from the gaming machine 1, it is possible to return to a standard volume and suppress a decrease in the ability of the gaming machine 1 to attract customers.
[0047]
Hereinafter, a fifth embodiment will be described. What is characteristic in the fifth embodiment is that the sound effects, the music, and the notification sound are not uniformly varied as in the above embodiments, but the sound effects, the music, and the notification sound are not changed. Only the sound effect and the music are selectively varied in accordance with the operation of the player's volume adjustment operation means 12. Other configurations are the same as those of the second embodiment. In the description of the fifth embodiment, the same components as those of the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description of the common portions will be repeated. Is omitted.
[0048]
The sound effect and the music and the notification sound emitted from the gaming machine 1 are sounds for enhancing the atmosphere of the game. Even if the sound volume is reduced by the player, there is no major obstacle to the progress of the game. In some cases, it is desirable that the notification sound such as the medal insertion detection sound and the error sound be clearly heard by the player in the course of the game. Therefore, in the fifth embodiment, the volume of the sound effect and the music is adjustable by the player, and the notification sound is fixed at a preset volume.
[0049]
That is, in the fifth embodiment, the variable volume control unit 15 does not control the speaker drive unit 6 as in the second embodiment, but as shown by the dotted line in FIG. The sound effect output control unit 7 for controlling the output of the sound and the music output control unit 8 for controlling the output of the selected music in the same manner are controlled in accordance with the operation of the volume control operation unit 12 for the player, and the effect is controlled. A configuration for controlling each volume of sound and music is provided.
[0050]
According to the fifth embodiment, the sound volume of the sound effect and the music can be adjusted by the player, and the notification sound is fixed to a predetermined volume. However, the volume of the notification sound required during the progress of the game does not change, and this makes it clear that the information to be notified to the player is independent of the operation of the player volume adjustment operation means 12. Can be told.
[0051]
In addition, as for the one in which the sound volume test means 17 is provided as in the third embodiment, and the one in which the game end detection means 20 and the automatic sound volume setting means 21 are provided as in the fourth embodiment, As shown by the dotted line in FIG. 4 and the dotted line in FIG. 5, similarly to the fifth embodiment, the sound volume variable control unit 15 controls the sound effect output control unit 7 in accordance with the operation of the player sound volume adjustment operation unit 12. And the music output control unit 8 may be controlled to vary only the selected sound effect and music volume.
[0052]
Hereinafter, a sixth embodiment will be described. What is characteristic in the sixth embodiment is that, in addition to the configuration of each of the above embodiments, a sound quality adjusting operation means 26 and a sound quality variable means 27 are provided as shown in FIG. Other configurations are the same as those of the above-described embodiments. In the description of the sixth embodiment, the same components as those of the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the overlapping description of the common portions will be omitted. I do.
[0053]
The sound quality adjustment operation means 26 is an operation means for the player to adjust the sound quality, and has, for example, a form such as a knob or a push button. The sound quality varying means 27 continuously or stepwise changes the sound quality of the sound effect or music generated by each sound output operation of the sound effect control section 7 and the music output control section 8 in accordance with the operation of the sound quality control operation section 26. Variable.
[0054]
According to the sixth embodiment, in addition to the configuration of each of the above embodiments, a configuration is provided in which the sound quality can be changed, so that the player can change not only the volume but also the sound quality. Become. Since high sounds are easily perceived as harsh sounds, if the sound emitted from the gaming machine 1 includes many high sounds, the sound of the gaming machine 1 may cause discomfort to humans. Even when squeezed, the discomfort may not be removed. On the other hand, in the sixth embodiment, as described above, not only the volume but also the sound quality can be varied, so that harsh high-pitched sounds can be cut, and a sound more comfortable for the player can be obtained. The environment can be given.
[0055]
Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but can adopt various embodiments. For example, in each of the above embodiments, the volume is varied stepwise, but the volume may be varied continuously.
[0056]
Further, the form of the operation means for the player to adjust the volume and the form of the volume display means for displaying the volume is not limited to the form shown in each of the above embodiments. For example, FIG. ) May be used. In the example shown in FIG. 2C, the large volume operation button 28 for operating in the direction of increasing the volume and the small direction operation button 29 for operating in the direction of decreasing the volume are used to control the volume for the player. The adjustment operation means 12 is configured, and the volume level adjusted and set by the operation buttons 28 and 29 is displayed on the display unit (volume display means) 30 using, for example, numerals.
[0057]
Furthermore, in each of the above embodiments, one player's volume adjustment operation means 12 is provided. However, for example, in the gaming machine 1 which can emit a plurality of types of sounds as shown in the above embodiments, The sound volume adjusting operation means 12 for the player and the sound volume changing means may be provided for each type of sound, and the player may be able to change the sound volume for each sound type. Further, in the above embodiments, the minimum volume of the volume control range is the audible volume. However, for example, even if the sound output is stopped by the operation of the player volume control operation unit 12, there is a serious problem. When it is assumed that no sound is generated, the sound output of the gaming machine 1 may be stopped when the sound volume is set to the minimum volume.
[0058]
Furthermore, in each of the above embodiments, the gaming machine 1 is provided in a game center or the like to constitute a gaming island. However, the present invention is not limited to a game center or the like installed in a place other than a place where a plurality of gaming machines gather. It is also applied to gaming machines that are used.
[0059]
Further, in the fourth embodiment, the game end detecting means 20 determines whether or not a medal insertion or the operation of the start button 4 has been performed between the end of the game and the elapse of the set elapsed time. However, for example, an infrared sensor, a camera, or the like is provided, and a player facing the gaming machine 1 is provided based on the sensor output of the infrared sensor and image processing information of the image of the camera. The presence / absence may be monitored, and when it is detected that the set time (for example, one minute) has elapsed after the player separated from the gaming machine 1, it may be determined that the player has finished the game.
[0060]
Furthermore, in addition to the configuration of the sixth embodiment, for example, when the sound quality is adjusted while the sound is not being output from the gaming machine 1, when the sound quality adjustment operation means 26 is operated, the operation is performed by the operation. A sound quality test means for outputting a sound of the adjusted sound quality on a trial basis may be provided. Furthermore, in addition to the configuration of the sixth embodiment, for example, when it is detected that the player has finished the game, the sound quality changing means is automatically controlled to set a preset standard sound quality state. The automatic sound quality setting means may be provided.
[0061]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, since the gaming machine such as the slot machine is provided with the player's sound volume adjusting operation means and the sound volume varying means, the player operates the player's sound volume adjusting operation means to generate a sound emitted from the gaming machine. Can be adjusted to a desired volume. Thereby, the player can enjoy the game of the gaming machine under a comfortable sound environment. Also, for example, the player can easily talk with a friend while playing a game by adjusting the volume to an appropriate level so as not to disturb the conversation with the friend, and in the atmosphere excited by the conversation, it is even more fun. Game play can be performed.
[0062]
The gaming machine is provided with a function of emitting a plurality of types of sounds, and the volume varying means is configured to vary only the volume of a preselected type of sound. The sound for raising the sound can be varied by the player, and the volume of the sound that is expected to be accurately notified to the player during the progress of the game can be changed. Therefore, regardless of the operation of the player's volume control operation means, it is possible to accurately inform the player of information necessary for the progress of the game.
[0063]
The gaming machine has a function of emitting a plurality of types of sounds, and the player's volume adjustment operation means and volume variable means are provided for each type of sound. Can be adjusted, and the sound environment of the game desired by the player can be provided.
[0064]
In the device provided with the volume display means for displaying the volume level, the player can visually know the volume level and can easily adjust the volume.
[0065]
The volume variable means is configured to vary the volume within the set volume control range. If the minimum volume of the volume control range is audible, even if the volume is reduced to the minimum by the player, Since a sound such as music is output from the machine, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the ability to attract customers of the gaming machine, and to avoid a problem that the game hall becomes disadvantageous because the volume can be adjusted.
[0066]
In the apparatus provided with the sound volume test means, when the sound volume adjustment operation means for the player is operated when no sound is emitted from the gaming machine, the sound volume is adjusted by the operation by the sound volume test means. Since the sound of the volume is tentatively emitted, the player can appropriately adjust the volume even when no sound is emitted from the gaming machine.
[0067]
The present inventionGame end detection means and automatic volume setting means are providedBecauseWhen the game end detecting means detects that the player has finished the game, the automatic volume setting means automatically sets the volume to the set standard volume. It is possible to prevent the volume of the sound emitted from the speaker from being too low or causing a decrease in the ability to attract customers.
[0068]
In the case where the sound quality adjusting operation means and the sound quality changing means are provided, not only the sound volume but also the sound quality can be changed, so that the player can prefer the sound environment of the gaming machine to a more favorable condition. The user can enjoy the game play more comfortably.
[0069]
Particularly, in a game machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine in which a plurality of gaming machines of the same form are assembled to form a gaming island, a player may play the same gaming machine for a long time with an opponent. In many cases, inevitably, a conversation with another person or an announcement in the game hall is played. In such a case, by providing a characteristic configuration in the present invention, it is possible to smoothly hear an announcement and to proceed with a conversation with a friend.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing characteristic components of the first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a form of a player's volume adjustment operation means.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing characteristic components in the second embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing characteristic components of the third embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a block configuration diagram showing characteristic components in the fourth embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a characteristic portion of the sixth embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 gaming machines
2 speakers
12 Volume control operation means for players
13 scales
15 Volume control unit
16 Emission display means
17 Sound volume test means
20 Game end detection means
21 Automatic volume setting means
26 Sound quality adjustment operation means
27 Sound quality variable means

Claims (9)

In a gaming machine having a function of emitting a sound, in accordance with the operation of the player's volume adjustment operation means for the player to continuously or stepwise variably adjust the volume, the player's volume adjustment operation means Volume varying means for varying the volume, game end detecting means for detecting that the player has finished the game, and volume varying means when detecting that the player has finished the game by the game end detecting means Automatic volume setting means for automatically controlling the game volume to a preset standard volume , wherein when the game completion detection means detects the end of the game, gaming machine volume of the machine is characterized by Rukoto be restored to the volume of the set standard by the automatic volume setting means. In a gaming machine having a function of emitting a sound, in accordance with an operation of a player's volume control operation means for allowing a player to continuously or stepwise variably adjust the volume, the player's volume control operation means Volume varying means for varying the volume, game end detecting means for detecting that the player has finished the game, and volume varying means when detecting that the player has finished the game by the game end detecting means Automatic volume setting means for automatically controlling the game volume to a preset standard volume is provided, wherein the game end detection means includes a timer, and is provided for a period from the end of the game to the elapse of the standby time. It is configured to detect that the operation of the gaming machine has not been operated by the player and to detect that the player has finished the game, and when the game end is detected, the game is not performed. Gaming machine is characterized in that the volume of the gaming machine waiting for beam is returned to the volume of the set standard by the automatic volume setting means. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the gaming machine has a function of emitting a plurality of types of sounds, and the volume varying means varies only the volume of a preselected type of sound. Gaming machine provided with a function of generating a plurality of kinds of sound, the player of the player for the volume control operation means and the volume varying means according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein was being provided for each type of the sound Machine. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , further comprising volume display means for displaying a volume level. The volume control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein the volume control unit changes the volume within a predetermined volume control range, and a minimum volume of the volume control range is an audible volume. The described gaming machine. The gaming machine is a gaming machine having a function of emitting a sound only during the game, and the volume adjusted by the operation when the player's volume adjusting operation means is operated during the standby of the game in which the game is not performed. It provided the volume testing means for emitting sound trial of was characterized by emitting a sound experimental at the volume that has been operating and regulated by volume control operation means for the player when emitting the sound The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6 . The sound quality adjusting operation means for a player to adjust the sound quality, and sound quality changing means for changing the sound quality according to the operation of the sound quality adjusting operation means are provided. Item 7. A gaming machine according to any one of Items 7. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine.

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