JP5979776B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a technique capable of automatically adjusting output parameters such as the volume of a sound effect output by a speaker.

  Conventionally, in a general pachinko gaming machine, a game area in which a game ball can flow down is formed by a game board, and a plurality of winning holes are provided in the game area. When a game is played by launching a game ball into the game area and the game ball wins a winning opening, several game balls can be acquired for each game ball.

  In recent mainstream pachinko machines, when a game ball wins a start opening provided in a game area, determination information is acquired by establishment of a start condition, and it is determined whether or not it is a `` big hit '' based on the determination information The determination symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed on the symbol display after the symbol variation is displayed. When it is determined that the game is a “hit”, the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display, and a special game is executed in which the openable big winning opening provided in the game area is opened. A game effect according to the determination result of whether or not it is “big hit” is executed by outputting a sound through a speaker mainly for display on the image display, and this game effect enhances the game performance and the game entertainment.

  By the way, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, the volume of the sound production output by the speaker can usually be changed by opening the inside of the pachinko gaming machine and operating the volume provided by the staff of the gaming hall. It is configured as follows. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a volume operation member is provided at a portion facing the outside of the lower part of the gaming machine, and the player can change the volume by operating an amplifier via the volume operation member.

  In the pachinko machine of Patent Document 2, a sound collecting microphone is provided, and it is determined by computer processing whether or not the sound volume (detected sound volume) detected by the sound collecting microphone is less than or equal to a threshold value. The volume is adjusted to the first set volume (initial volume). From this state, when the detected volume becomes larger than the threshold, the first set volume is automatically changed to the second set volume (> first set volume), and from this state, when the detected volume falls below the threshold, The second set volume is automatically changed to the first set volume.

JP 2002-159638 A JP 2007-167421 A

  In conventional pachinko gaming machines, normally, when changing the volume of sound production output by a speaker, the staff of the game hall can open the interior of the pachinko gaming machine and operate the volume. For this reason, when a complicated manual operation is required and the volume of a plurality of pachinko gaming machines is changed, the overall work load becomes very large.

  By the way, in the game hall, the appropriate volume of the pachinko gaming machine can be determined according to the number of operating pachinko gaming machines, but the number of operating pachinko gaming machines varies greatly depending on the day and time. For example, the number of pachinko machines in operation is relatively low from the opening of the hall to around 17:00 on weekdays, but is relatively high from around 17:00 to the closing of the hall, and on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, from the opening of the hall to the closing It is assumed that it is relatively large all day long.

  However, in pachinko machines, for example, on weekdays from the opening of the hall to around 17:00, the sound volume can be appropriately demonstrated according to the day and time, so that the effect of sound production can be appropriately demonstrated. It is desirable to adjust the volume so that the volume is relatively small, and on weekdays from 17:00 to the time the hall is closed, on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, the volume is relatively large throughout the day. In addition, the conventional pachinko gaming machine requires a complicated manual operation for changing the volume.

  Moreover, in conventional pachinko machines, the volume is changed at a time during the business hours of the game hall, for example, the volume is relatively small from the opening of the hall to about 17:00, and the volume is set from about 17:00 to the closing of the hall. It is virtually impossible to make the value relatively large. Eventually, with conventional pachinko machines, it is difficult to easily and reliably adjust to an appropriate volume according to the day and time, and it seems that the volume is hardly changed.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the player can change the volume by operating the amplifier via the volume operation member. This volume change involves a manual operation by the player, and above all, the player. The above-mentioned problem cannot be solved because it is carried out based on the free will.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 2, the volume is automatically changed. However, since a separate sound collecting microphone is necessary, the cost is increased, which is very disadvantageous. In addition, particularly during execution of the sound production, if the sound volume is suddenly changed from one of the first and second set sound volumes to the other, the player may feel uncomfortable with this change in sound volume and feel uncomfortable.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of automatically adjusting output parameters such as the volume of the sound effect so that the effect of the sound effect output from the speaker can be appropriately exhibited.

The present invention (gaming machine (1)) determines whether or not a special game is to be executed by a determining means (34), and when the determination means (34) determines that a special game is to be executed, Special game execution means (36) for executing a special game advantageous to the player, and effect execution means (61) capable of executing a game effect according to the determination result by the determination means (34), the effect execution means ( 61) is an output parameter adjusting means (62) capable of adjusting an output parameter of the sound effect output from the speaker (27), and the sound effect is output with the output parameter value adjusted by the output parameter adjusting means (62). A sound production execution means (68) that can be executed, and the output parameter adjustment means (62) includes a first adjustment means (63) for adjusting to a predetermined first output parameter value until a predetermined condition is satisfied. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the first output parameter value is different. Second adjusting means (64) for adjusting to the second output parameter value, wherein the second adjusting means (64) is the sound effect at the first output parameter value by the sound effect executing means (68). When the predetermined condition is satisfied when the second output parameter is adjusted, the first output parameter value is adjusted to a predetermined intermediate parameter value between the first and second output parameter values. Special adjustment means (65) for adjusting the value is provided.

When the predetermined condition is satisfied when the sound effect is not executed by the sound effect executing means (68), the second adjusting means (64) is configured to execute the sound effect executing means (68) after the predetermined condition is satisfied. ), The sound effect is adjusted to the second output parameter value without changing the sound effect to the intermediate parameter value .

According to the present invention (game machines), as possible out that as may appropriately exhibit the performance effect by the sound effect output by the speaker, automatically adjusting the output parameters such as volume of the sound effect.

It is a perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine of the embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram of the control system of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a detailed block diagram of a control system related to image and sound control. It is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a chart regarding the big hit determination table. It is a chart regarding a symbol determination table. It is a chart which shows the opening and closing pattern of the special winning opening during special game, the game state and the like which are set after the special game ends. It is a chart regarding auxiliary game operation mode. It is a table | surface which shows the selection rate according to the kind of winning design, and the opening-and-closing pattern of the 2nd starting port in auxiliary | assistant game. It is a table | surface which shows multiple types of game states, and those setting content. It is a chart showing a plurality of types of game effects. It is a graph which shows the information memorize | stored in the computer of the production control board. It is a volume adjustment setting screen displayed on the image display. It is a time chart concerning volume adjustment. FIG. 16 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 15. It is a time chart which shows the change of a volume level. FIG. 18 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 17. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process which the computer of a game control board performs. It is a flowchart of a start port SW process. It is a flowchart of special symbol processing. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process which the computer of an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart of a command reception process. It is a flowchart of a volume adjustment related process. It is a flowchart of a 1st volume adjustment process. It is a flowchart of a 2nd volume adjustment process. It is a flowchart of the volume adjustment control which the computer of an image control board performs.

  Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the invention will be described based on examples.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has an opening / closing frame 2 (inner frame 2) attached to an outer frame (not shown) attached to the island structure of the game hall so as to be freely opened and closed. An opening / closing door 3 is attached to 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. A window 3a is formed in the opening / closing door 3, and a transparent plate 3b is attached to the window 3a. The left end portion of the opening / closing door 3 is supported by the left end portion of the opening / closing frame 2 so as to be rotatable about the vertical axis, and the key cylinder 3c for locking the opening / closing door 3 to the opening / closing frame 2 is mounted on the right end portion of the opening / closing door 3. Has been. A game board 4 is mounted on the opening / closing frame 2, and a game area 4 a in which a game ball can flow down is formed between the game board 4 and the transparent plate 3 b on the front side thereof, and the game area 4 a is opened and closed by the opening / closing door 3. .

  The open / close door 3 is provided with a storage tray 5 for storing a game ball below the window 3 a, a production operation device 6 is mounted on the storage tray 5, and a launch handle 7 is mounted on the lower right side of the storage tray 5. Has been. The effect operation device 6 is provided with an effect button SW6a, a cross button SW6b, and an enter button SW6c (“SW” means a switch). When the launch handle 7 is turned, the game balls introduced to the launch position are fired from the storage tray 5, and when a plurality of game balls are stored in the storage tray 5, the plurality of game balls are approximately Fired continuously at intervals of 0.6 seconds. The launched game ball is guided by the guide rail 8 and introduced into the upper part of the game area 4a.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game area 4a of the game board 4 includes a first start port 10 and an openable second start port 11a in addition to a number of obstacle nails (not shown). 11, a pair of gates 12, a large winning opening device 13 having an openable large winning opening 13a, and a plurality of general winning openings 14 are provided in the arrangement shown in FIG. The first start opening 10, the pair of gates 12, and the plurality of general winning openings 14, respectively, include a first starting opening SW 10a for detecting a game ball won there, a pair of gates SW 12a, and a plurality of general winning openings SW 14a. Is attached.

  The start port device 11 opens and closes the second start port 11a, the opening / closing member 11b that opens and closes the second start port 11a, the second start port SW11c that detects a game ball won in the second start port 11a, and the open / close member 11b. It has a second start port SOL11d (“SOL” means a solenoid actuator). The big prize opening device 13 includes a big prize opening 13a, an opening / closing member 13b for opening / closing the big prize opening 13a, a big winning opening SW13c for detecting a game ball won in the big prize opening 13a, and a big winning opening for opening / closing the opening / closing member 13b. It has SOL13d.

  When the game balls win the winning openings 10, 11a, 13a, 14, the number of game balls set for each of the winning openings 10, 11a, 13a, 14 is paid out to the storage tray 5 for each winning game ball. . A big win lottery is performed when a game ball wins the start opening 10 or 11a, and when winning is made in the big hit lottery, a big hit game is normally generated in which the closed big winning opening 13a is opened and closed over a plurality of rounds. When the game ball passes through the gate 12, a winning lottery is performed, and when the winning lottery is won, an auxiliary game in which the normally closed second starting port 11a is opened or closed one or more times occurs.

  A center accessory 15 is attached to the game board 4, and the center accessory 15 is equipped with an image display 16 and a movable accessory device 17 for game effects. The center accessory 15 is fitted and mounted in a center opening (not shown) formed with a relatively large center frame 15a on the game board 4, and a game ball rolls below the center frame 15a. A stage 15b is formed.

  The image display 16 is arranged so that the screen can be seen from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the inside of the center frame 15a, and the image display 16 has a game effect suggesting a big hit expectation based on a big win lottery or the like. An effect image (moving image) is displayed. The movable accessory device 17 operates as part of a specific game effect displayed on the image display 16 and moves the movable accessory 17a in a direction parallel to the board surface of the game board 4 on the screen front side of the image display 4. Let

  A game display board 19 is provided in the lower right part of the game board 4, and this game display board 19 has a first special figure display 19a, a second special figure display 19b, a general figure display 19c, and a first special figure holding lamp. 19d, a second special figure holding lamp 19e, and a general figure holding lamp 19f.

  The first special figure display 19a displays the first special symbol in a variable manner, the first special figure holding lamp 19d displays the first special figure holding number, and the first special figure holding number is less than four. In this case, 1 is added each time a game ball wins the first starting port 10. The second special figure display 19b displays the second special symbol in a variable manner, the second special figure holding lamp 19e displays the second special figure holding number, and the second special figure holding number is less than four. In this case, 1 is added each time a game ball wins the second starting port 11a.

  When the first and second special symbols are in the variable stop state and the first special figure reservation number is 1 or more, or the second special figure reservation number is zero, the first special figure reservation number is decremented by one. One special symbol starts to fluctuate, and the result of the big hit lottery is displayed in the subsequent stop symbol. When the first and second special symbols are in a variable stop state and the second special figure holding number is 1 or more, the second special symbol holding number is subtracted by 1 regardless of the first special figure holding number and the second special symbol holding number is 2 Starts to fluctuate, and the result of the big hit lottery is displayed in the subsequent stop pattern.

  The normal symbol display 19c displays a normal symbol in a variable manner, and the general diagram holding lamp 19f displays the number of general symbols held. When the number of reserved general symbols is less than 4, the game ball wins the gate 12. 1 is added every time. When the normal symbol is in a variable stop state and the number of held general symbols is 1 or more, the number of held general symbols is decremented by 1, the normal symbol starts to fluctuate, and the result of winning lottery is displayed in the subsequent stopped symbols.

Next, a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the control device 20 includes a game control board 21, a payout control board 22, an effect control board 23, an image control board 24, and a lamp control board 25. These control boards 21 to 25 have a CPU and a ROM, respectively. And a computer including a RAM. The computer of the production control board 23 further includes an RTC (“RTC” means a real time clock), and the current date and time can be managed by this RTC.

  The computer of the game control board 21 receives signals from the first and second start openings SW10a and 11c, a pair of gates SW12a, a big prize opening SW13c, a plurality of general prize openings SW14a, and control information from the payout control board 22. Then, the second start opening SOL11d, the special winning opening SOL13d, the symbol displays 19a to 19c, and the symbol holding lamps 19d to 19f are controlled, and control information is output to the payout control board 22 and the effect control board 23.

  The computer of the payout control board 22 receives the control information from the game control board 21 and the signals from the payout ball detection SW 26b, the ball presence detection SW 26c, and the full tank detection SW 26d, and controls the payout motor 26a. Output control information. The computer of the effect control board 23 receives control information from the game control board 21, the image control board 24, and the lamp control board 25, and signals from the effect operating device 6 (effect button SW6a, cross button SW6b, enter button SW6c). The control information is output to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25.

  The computer of the image control board 24 receives the control information from the effect control board 23, controls the game display image display 16 and the speaker 27, and outputs the control information to the effect control board 23. The computer of the lamp control board 25 receives the control information from the effect control board 23, controls the frame lamp 28 a for game effect, the panel lamp 28 b, and the movable accessory device 17, and outputs the control information to the effect control board 23. To do. One or a plurality of speakers 27 are provided in the lower part of the opening / closing frame 2 toward the front.

  Here, the image and sound control will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 4, in addition to the CPU 24a, ROM 24b, and RAM 25c, the image control board 24 includes a VDP 24d (Video Display Processor), an input / output IF 24e (“IF”). Means an interface). The computer of the image control board 24 controls the image display 16 via the VDP 24d, inputs / outputs control information to / from the image control board 24 via the input / output IF 24e, and further supplies an AM 24f (amplifier circuit). Sound is output from the speaker 27 through the control unit 24, and the volume output from the speaker 27 is adjusted by controlling the AM 24f.

  As shown in FIG. 5, each means 30-37, 40-47, 50 of illustration is comprised mainly by the computer of the game control board 21. As shown in FIG.

  The special figure counter means 30 sequentially updates the big hit judgment value (big hit counter value) every minute time (0.1 μs) within the setting range (0 to 65535), and the special figure judgment value (special figure counter value). Are updated sequentially every minute time (4 ms) within the set range (0 to 199). Further, the reach determination value (reach counter value) and the fluctuation pattern determination value (fluctuation pattern counter value) are sequentially updated every minute time within the set range.

  The special figure acquisition means 31 is a jackpot determination value or special figure determination value updated by the special figure counter means 30 when the game ball wins the first starting port 10 when the first special figure holding number is less than 4. The reach determination value and the variation pattern determination value are acquired as a set of first special figure determination information. Further, when the second special figure holding number is less than 4, when the game ball wins the second starting port 11a, the big hit determination value, the special figure determination value, the reach determination value, which are updated by the special figure counter means 30, And the variation pattern determination value is acquired as a set of second special figure determination information. The special figure determination information acquired by the special figure acquisition unit 31 is temporarily stored (held) in the special figure holding storage unit 32.

  The special figure reservation means 33 uses the special figure determination means 34 to sequentially store the special figure determination information stored in the special figure reservation storage means 32 one by one every time the special symbol change in the special figure indicators 19a and 19b starts. For the determination, it is erased (holding digestion) from the special figure storage unit 32. At this time, when a plurality of special figure determination information is stored in the special figure hold storage unit 32, the plurality of special figure determination information is stored in the special figure hold storage unit 32 (obtained by the special figure acquisition unit 31). I) Digest in order.

  The special figure determination means 34 is special figure determination information acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31 (stored in the special figure holding storage means 32), and when the special symbol is variably displayed, the special symbol determination means 34 relates to the fluctuation of the special symbol. Based on the special figure determination information, that is, the special figure determination information digested by the special figure holding and digesting means 33, it is determined whether or not the special game is to be executed, and if it is determined that the special game is to be executed, The opening / closing pattern of the special winning opening 13a and the gaming state after the special game is finished are determined.

  Specifically, first, based on the big hit determination value of the special figure determination information, whether or not to execute the big hit game which is a special game, and also executes the small hit game which is a special game whose category is different from the big hit game. Is determined using one of the low accuracy table and the high accuracy table shown in FIG. 6 as the big hit determination table. When using a low-accuracy table, if the big hit judgment value matches one of the big hit specific values (3,247 ...) at a rate of about 1/320, it is judged that the big hit game is to be executed, and the high-precision table is used If the big hit judgment value matches one of the big hit specific values (3,7 ...) at a rate of about 10/320, it is decided that the big hit game will be executed, and either the low accuracy table or the high accuracy table is determined. Even if it is used, it is determined that the small hit game is executed when the big hit determination value coincides with any one of the small hit specific values (4, 44...) At a ratio of about 3/320.

  If it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed, then a plurality of types of jackpot symbols (eight types of jackpot symbols A to H shown in FIG. 7) are based on the jackpot determination value and the special symbol determination value of the set. Select one of them. Here, for the special figure determination value that becomes the first special figure determination information, the symbol selection is performed at the selection rate shown in the first symbol selection table in FIG. 7, and the special figure determination value that becomes the second special figure determination information. In contrast, symbols are selected at the selection rate shown in the second symbol selection table in FIG. The opening / closing pattern of the special winning opening 13a during the special game and the game state after the special game are ended are determined by the selected jackpot symbol.

  Based on the determination result by the special figure determination means 34, the special figure display control means 35 triggers the first special figure display 19a to be triggered when the first special figure determination information is digested by the special figure reservation digest means 33. After the first special symbol is variably displayed, the determination symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed, and when the second special symbol determination information is digested by the special symbol reservation digesting means 33, the second special symbol indicator After the second special symbol is variably displayed on 19b, the determination symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed.

  When it is determined by the special figure determination means 34 that the big hit game is to be executed, any one of the selected big hit symbols A to H is stopped and displayed, and when it is determined that the small hit game is to be executed. The small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, and when it is determined that the special game (big hit game, small winning game) is not executed, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed.

  When it is determined by the special figure determining means 34 that the special game (big hit game, small hit game) is to be executed, the special game executing means 36 is determined by the special figure display control means 35 to determine the determination symbol (big hit symbol). After the small winning symbol) is stopped and displayed, a special game (big winning game, small winning game) advantageous to the player who opens and closes the big winning opening 13a is executed. As shown in FIG. 8, the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening 13a during the big hit game is set as shown according to the type of the big hit symbol, and the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening 13a during the big hit game is the big hit symbol It is set in the same manner as the open / close patterns corresponding to D, E, G, and H.

  Specifically, in the 16R (round) long-term opening, the grand prize opening 13a is opened and closed over 16R, and each round starts after opening the big prize opening 13a. When the R winning condition is reached, for example, when 30 seconds elapses, the special winning opening 13a is closed and the process ends. In the 8R long-term opening, the special prize opening 13a is opened and closed over 8R, and after each round is started, it ends when the same R end condition as the 16R long-term opening is satisfied. In the 8R short-term opening, the special prize opening 13a is opened and closed over 8R, and each round ends when an R end condition of 0.1 seconds, for example, is satisfied after the start of each round.

  The probability setting means 37 sets the probability determined by the special figure determination means 34 to execute the special game (big hit game) to a low probability (about 1/320) using the low probability table shown in FIG. It is alternatively set whether to use a high probability (about 10/320) using the high accuracy table shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, the common figure counter means 40 sequentially updates the hit judgment value (hit counter value) every minute time (4 ms) within the set range (0 to 199), and the usual figure judgment value (common figure counter). Value) is updated sequentially every minute time (4 ms) within the set range (0 to 9).

  When the number of reserved figures is less than 4 and the game ball passes through the gate 12, the common figure acquisition means 41 sets the hit judgment value and the common figure judgment value updated by the common figure counter means 40 as a set of universal figures. Acquired as figure determination information. The general map determination information acquired by the general map acquisition unit 41 is temporarily stored (held) in the general map hold storage unit 42.

  The universal figure reservation means 43 determines the universal figure determination information stored in the universal figure hold storage means 42 by the universal figure determination means 44 one by one every time the normal symbol change on the universal figure display 19c starts. Then, it is erased from the ordinary figure storage means 42 (holding digestion). At this time, when a plurality of common map determination information is stored in the general map hold storage means 42, the plurality of general map determination information is stored in the general map hold storage means 42 (acquired by the general map acquisition means 41). I) Digest in order.

  The common figure determination means 44 is general figure determination information acquired by the general figure acquisition means 41 (stored in the general figure hold storage means 42). When the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the normal symbol determination means 44 relates to the fluctuation of the normal symbol. Whether or not the auxiliary game is to be executed is determined based on the normal determination information, that is, the general map determination information digested by the general map hold digest means 43.

  Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game is to be executed based on the hit determination value of the common chart determination information. If it is determined that the auxiliary game is to be executed, then a plurality of types of winning symbols (two types of winning symbols a and b shown in FIG. 10) are determined based on the winning determination value and the paired common symbol determination value. Select one of them. Here, symbols are selected at the selection rate shown in FIG.

  Based on the determination result by the general map determination unit 44, the general map display control unit 45 changes the normal symbol on the general map display 19c when the general map determination information is digested by the general map hold digest unit 43. After the display, the determination symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. When it is determined that the auxiliary game is to be executed by the general symbol determining means 44, either the selected winning symbol a or b is stopped and displayed, and when it is determined that the auxiliary game is not to be executed, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed. .

  When it is determined that the auxiliary game execution means 46 is to execute the auxiliary game, the general symbol display control means 45 stops and displays the determination symbol (winning symbol) indicating the determination result. An auxiliary game for opening and closing the second start port 11a is executed. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the opening / closing pattern of the second starting port 11a during the auxiliary game is set as shown according to the type of winning symbol and the auxiliary game operation mode.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the auxiliary game setting means 47 has a low operation mode in which it is difficult to operate the second start port 11a in the open state, and a high operation mode in which the second start port 11a is easily operated in the open state. Select one of the operation modes.

  Specifically, in the low operation mode, the hit probability determined to execute the auxiliary game by the normal figure determination means 44 is 1/10, the normal symbol change time of the normal symbol on the normal figure display 19c is 12 seconds, the auxiliary The opening / closing pattern of the second starting port 11a during the game is set to 0.1 second x 1 time or 0.1 second x 1 time + 5.6 seconds x 1 time. Is set to 0.5 seconds, and the opening / closing pattern of the second start port 11a during the auxiliary game is set to 1.0 seconds × 6 times or 2.0 seconds × 3 times.

  The gaming state setting means 50 alternatively sets any one of a plurality of types of gaming states (four types of normal gaming state, time-short gaming state, latent probability gaming state, probability variation gaming state shown in FIG. 11). It should be noted that when the power is turned on, the gaming state set at the time of the previous power-off is continuously set, and when the so-called RAM clear is executed when the power is turned on, the normal gaming state is set.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the normal gaming state and the short-time gaming state are set, the probability setting means 37 sets the big hit probability to a low probability, and when the latent probability gaming state and the probability variation gaming state are set, the probability setting is performed. By means 37, the jackpot probability is set to a high probability. Further, when the normal game state and the latent game state are set, the auxiliary game setting means 46 sets the auxiliary game operation mode to the low operation mode, and when the short-time game state and the probability change game state are set, the auxiliary game setting By means 46, the auxiliary game operation mode is set to the high operation mode.

  When the big hit game is executed by the special game execution means 36, the game state setting means 50 changes the setting of the game state after the big hit game as shown in FIG. That is, if any one of the big hit symbols A to C is stopped and displayed on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b and the so-called “probable big hit” is reached, from the end of the big hit game that becomes 16R long-term release or 8R long-term release. When the probability variation game state is set and the special symbol display A and B is stopped, when the special symbol change count of the special symbol on the special symbol indicators 19a and 19b reaches 10000 times, the game shifts to the normal gaming state, and the big bonus symbol C At the time of stop, first, when the number of special figure changes reaches 50 times, it shifts to the latent game state, and when the number of special figure changes reaches 10,000 times, it shifts to the normal game state.

  When the big hit symbol D is stopped and displayed on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b and the so-called “surprise big hit” is reached, the probable change gaming state is set from the end of the big hit game that becomes 8R short-term release, and the number of special figure changes When the number reaches 10,000 times, the game is shifted to the normal gaming state. When the big hit symbol E is stopped and displayed on the special indicator 19a, 19b and the so-called "latent big hit" is reached, the latent hit gaming state (or the probable change gaming state) from the end of the big hit game that becomes 8R short-term release. Is set, and when the number of special figure changes reaches 10,000, the game is shifted to the normal gaming state.

  When the big hit symbol F is stopped and displayed on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b and the so-called "normal big hit" is reached, the short-time game state is set from the end of the big hit game that is 8R long-term open, and the special figure fluctuation frequency When the number reaches 50 times, it shifts to the normal gaming state. When either of the big hit symbols G or H is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 19a and 19b, so-called "rush big hit", when the big hit symbol G is stopped, the big hit game which is 8R short-term release ends. When the short-time gaming state is set from time to time and the special figure variation count reaches 50 times, it shifts to the normal gaming state, and when the big hit symbol H is stopped, the normal gaming state is changed from the end of the big hit game that becomes 8R short-term release. Is set. The gaming state is not changed even if the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the respective means 60 to 68 shown in the figure are mainly configured by a computer including an effect control board 23, an image control board 24, and a lamp control board 25.

  Based on the determination result by the special figure determination means 34, the effect selection means 60 selects a plurality of types of game effects (design variation effects 1, 2,... .., And winning ending effects 1, 2,...), And the effect execution means 61 executes the game effect selected by the effect selection means 60. When the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol indicators 19a and 19b, one of the symbol variation effects 1, 2,... Is executed, and when the special game is being executed, first, the hit effect 1, , 2... Is executed, and then one of the ending effects 1, 2,.

  Here, the effect execution means 61 outputs sound and light from the speaker 27 and the lamps 28a and 28b mainly using the effect display device 69 for display on the image display device 16, and in some cases, the movable accessory device 17 may be used. To play a game effect.

  In the effect executing means 61, the volume adjusting means 62 that is the output parameter adjusting means can adjust the volume that is the output parameter of the sound effect output from the speaker 27 via the AM 24f, and the sound effect executing means 68 is the game It is possible to execute the sound effect at the sound volume level (set sound volume value) that is the output parameter value adjusted by the sound volume adjusting means 62 in the effect.

  In the volume adjusting means 62, the first adjusting means 63 adjusts to a first volume level (first set volume value) that is a predetermined first output parameter value until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the second adjusting means 64. However, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the second volume level (second set volume value), which is a second output parameter value different from the first volume level, is adjusted.

  In the second adjustment means 64, when the special adjustment means 65 is executing the sound effect at the first volume level by the sound effect execution means 68, the first adjustment from the first volume level is performed when the predetermined condition is satisfied. , After adjusting to an intermediate volume level that is a predetermined intermediate parameter value between the second volume levels, the second volume level is adjusted.

  However, if the predetermined condition is satisfied when the sound effect is not executed by the sound effect executing means 68, the second adjusting means 64 executes the sound effect by the sound effect executing means 68 after the predetermined condition is satisfied. In this case, the sound effect is adjusted to the second output parameter value so as to be executable at the second volume level. If the predetermined condition is satisfied when the special adjustment means 65 is not executing the sound effect by the sound effect executing means 68, the sound effect is first executed by the sound effect executing means 68 after the predetermined condition is satisfied. The second volume level may be adjusted after the first volume level is adjusted to the intermediate volume level.

  The predetermined condition is established when a preset date or a preset time of the preset date is reached, and the volume adjustment by the second adjustment unit 64 in the volume adjustment unit 62 is performed at a predetermined time on the set date even in the power-on state. When the process ends (for example, 24:00) and the volume adjustment by the second adjustment unit 64 is not performed, the volume adjustment by the first adjustment unit 63 is performed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 13 (1), the volume adjustment storage means 66 (the computer ROM of the effect control board 23) stores the volume adjustment setting day initial values (for example, Saturday, Sunday, and holidays) and the volume adjustment. A set time initial value (for example, 0:00), a first volume level initial value (for example, volume level 4), and a second volume level initial value (for example, volume level 9) are stored. The volume level can be adjusted and set to any one of 10 levels of volume levels 1, 2,.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (2), the volume adjustment storage means 66 (the computer RAM of the effect control board 23) stores the volume adjustment setting date, the volume adjustment setting time, the first volume level, the second volume level, and the volume adjustment. An effective flag F1 and a volume adjustment non-execution flag F2 are stored, and volume adjustment by the volume adjustment means 62 (first and second adjustments 63 and 64, special adjustment means 65) is performed based on these setting information.

  In the sound adjustment unit 62, the volume adjustment setting unit 67 is a unit for setting the volume adjustment setting date, the volume adjustment setting time, the first volume level, and the second volume level so as to be changeable. Whether F1 is set to 1 or 0, the set volume adjustment setting date, the volume adjustment setting time, and whether or not to enable the second volume level, that is, the volume by the second adjustment means 64 (special adjustment means 65) This is a means for setting whether or not to permit adjustment to be changeable. The volume adjustment non-execution flag F2 is used in a flowchart described later.

  When the volume adjustment setting means 67, for example, a staff member of a game hall turns on the power with the effect button SW6a turned on, a volume adjustment setting screen shown in FIG. By appropriately operating the cross button SW6b and the enter button SW6c, the cursor can be moved, various decisions can be made, and the volume adjustment setting screen can be switched to various detail screens to make the above settings individually. it can. The setting information changed and set by the volume adjustment setting means 67 is updated and stored in the volume adjustment storage means 66 (RAM).

  The setting information is stored and held by a backup power source. Initially, the volume adjustment valid flag F1 is set to 0, and the volume adjustment setting means, the volume adjustment setting time, the first volume level, and the second volume level are stored in the volume adjustment storage means 66 (RAM). If 1 is set to the volume adjustment enable flag F1 in a state where the volume adjustment is not performed, the volume adjustment storage means 66 (ROM) stores the volume adjustment setting date, the volume adjustment setting time, the first volume level, and the second volume level. The volume adjustment setting date initial value, volume adjustment setting time initial value, first volume level initial value, and second volume level initial value are adopted and stored.

  Next, the volume adjustment by the volume adjustment means 62 (first and second adjustment means 63 and 64, special adjustment means 65) will be specifically described based on the time charts of FIGS. The opening of the amusement hall is 9:00 and the closing is 23:00.

  In FIG. 15, the volume adjustment setting date is a holiday, the volume adjustment setting time is 0:00, the first volume level is set to volume level 4, and the second volume level is set to volume level 9. As shown in the figure, on weekdays before holidays, the volume level is adjusted to 4 until the power is turned off after closing (23:00). On holidays, the power is turned off before closing (9:00) and then turned off. The volume level is adjusted to 9 until the hour, and on weekdays after holidays, the volume level is adjusted again to 4 after the power is turned on before opening the store.

  In FIG. 16, the volume adjustment setting date is weekday, the volume adjustment setting time is 17:00, the first volume level is set to volume level 4, and the second volume level is set to volume level 9. As shown in the figure, on weekdays, the volume level is adjusted to at least 17:00 from when the power is turned on before opening (9:00), and the volume level is switched from 4 to 9 after 17:00. From there, the volume level is adjusted to 9 until the power is turned off after closing the store. The same adjustment will be made on the next weekday.

  Here, when switching from the volume level 4 to the volume level 9, as shown in FIG. 17, when the sound production is executed at 17:00, from 17:00 during the execution of the sound production. For example, (a) Adjustment is made so that the volume level changes linearly from volume level 4 to volume level 9 until a time ΔT (for example, ΔT = 3 to 5 seconds) set according to the amount of change in volume level elapses. Or (b) the volume level 4 is adjusted so as to change in a stepwise manner.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18 (1), when the sound effect is not executed at 17:00, (c) at that time or (d) the sound effect is executed next. Sometimes, the sound volume level 4 is adjusted so as to change at a stroke from the sound volume level 4. As shown in FIG. 18 (2), when the sound effect is not executed at 17:00, when the sound effect is executed next, the sound effect is being executed relatively early. (A) It is adjusted so as to linearly change from the volume level 4 to the volume level 9 until the time ΔT elapses from the time, or (b) Stepwise from the volume level 4 to the volume level 9 Adjusted to change. It is assumed that the volume level at point A or point B shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 corresponds to the intermediate volume level.

  Next, in order to achieve the function of each means 30 to 37, 40 to 47, 50, 60 to 68 shown in FIG. 5, each of the control device 20 (game control board 21, effect control board 23, image control board 24). Main processes executed by the computer will be described with reference to flowcharts.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the timer interrupt process executed by the computer of the game control board 21 is started every minute time (4 ms). In the timer interrupt process, random number update process (S1), switch process (S2) ), Symbol processing (S3), electric accessory processing (S4), prize ball processing (S5), and output processing (S6) are sequentially executed.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the start port SW process of S2, the first start port SW10a is on (S11; Yes), and when the first special figure holding number U1 is less than 4 (S12; Yes), One special figure holding number U1 is added to U1 + 1 (S13), and a jackpot determination value, a symbol determination value, a reach determination value, and a variation pattern determination value (first special figure determination information) are acquired and stored (S14), and thereafter Then, the first special figure reservation number increase command is set (S15).

  When the second start port SW11c is on (S16; Yes), when the second special figure reservation number U2 is less than 4 (S17; Yes), the second special figure reservation number U2 is added to U2 + 1 (S18). The jackpot determination value, the symbol determination value, the reach determination value, and the fluctuation pattern determination value (second special figure determination information) are acquired and stored (S19), and then the second special figure hold number increase command is set (S20). ). Note that the commands set in S15 and S20 and the commands set in other steps are transmitted to the effect control board 23 by the output process of S6.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol process of S3, when the winning game flag (big hit game flag or small hit game flag) is not ON (that is, big hit game or small hit game is being executed) (S31; No), When the special symbol is not changing (S32; No), it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding number U2 is 1 or more (S33). If the determination in S32 is Yes, that is, if the special symbol is changing, the process proceeds to S42.

  If the determination in S33 is Yes, the second special figure hold number U2 is subtracted from U2-1 (S34). If the determination in S33 is No, it is determined whether the first special figure hold number U1 is 1 or more. (S35). If the determination in S35 is Yes, the first special figure hold number U1 is subtracted from U1-1 (S36), and if the determination in S35 is No, a customer waiting setting process (S46) is executed. After the execution of S34 or S36, the customer waiting flag is turned off (S37), the big hit determination process (S38) is executed, and then the variation pattern selection process (S39) is executed.

  In the jackpot determination process of S38, the jackpot determination value of the special figure determination information having the highest digestion priority among the special figure determination information stored in the special figure storage unit 32 is as described with reference to FIG. By determining whether or not the jackpot is a specific value, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a big hit, and when it is determined that the jackpot is determined, based on the jackpot determination value and the set symbol determination value, as described with reference to FIG. In addition, the jackpot symbol is selected and set from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols. When it is determined that a small hit is made, a small hit symbol is set, and when it is determined that the player has lost, a lost symbol is set. The special figure determination information provided for the big hit determination process is deleted from the special figure holding storage means 42.

  In the variation pattern selection process in S39, a variation pattern (variation time) is selected and set based on the design set in the jackpot determination process in S38, the reach determination value in combination with the jackpot determination value, and the variation pattern determination value. Thereafter, the first or second special symbol is started to change (S40), and a special figure change start command including information about the symbol set in S38 and the change pattern (change time) set in S39 is set (S41). ).

  Next, when the variation time set in S39 has elapsed (S42; Yes), the first or second special symbol is suspended (S43), where the symbol set in S38 is the first or second symbol. It is displayed on the special figure indicator 19a or 19b. Subsequently, a special figure change stop command is set (S44), and a stop process (S45) is executed. It should be noted that processing relating to the gaming state is executed in the suspension processing of S45.

  After that, in the big winning opening process of S4, when the winning flag is ON, as explained with reference to FIG. 8 etc., in the case of big winning, 16R long-term opening, 8R long-term opening depending on the type of big winning symbol , A big hit game that opens the big winning opening 13a is executed with any opening / closing pattern of 8R short-term opening, and in the case of a small hit, the small winning opening 13a is opened with an opening / closing pattern of 8R short-term opening A winning game is executed. Note that, after the big hit game is over, a game state setting process for setting a game state corresponding to the type of the big hit symbol is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the timer interrupt process executed by the computer of the effect control board 23 is started every minute time (4 ms). In the timer interrupt process, command reception process (S101), effect button process ( S102), command transmission processing (S103), and volume adjustment related processing (S104) are sequentially executed.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the command reception process of S101, when a hold number increase command is received (S111; Yes), a hold number addition process (S112) is executed, and then a hold number increase command is set. (S113). Note that the command set in S113 and the command set in other steps are transmitted to both or one of the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25 by the command transmission process of S103.

  When the special figure variation start command is received (S114; Yes), the symbol variation effect selection process (S115) is executed, and in this symbol variation effect selection process, the setting is made in S38 included in the received special figure variation start command. Based on the information of the symbol and the variation pattern (variation time) set in S39, one of a plurality of types of symbol variation effects shown in FIG. 12 is selected, and a symbol variation effect start command including information on the symbol variation effect is received. Set. When the special figure variation stop command is received (S116; Yes), the symbol variation production end process (S117) is executed.

  When the opening command is received (S118; Yes), a winning effect selection process (S119) is executed. In the winning effect selection process, one of a plurality of types of winning effects shown in FIG. A hit production start command including information is set. When an ending command is received (S120; Yes), a winning ending effect selection process (S121) is executed. In the winning ending effect selection process, one of a plurality of types of winning ending effects shown in FIG. A hitting ending effect start command including information on the winning ending effect is set. Finally, a customer waiting command process (S122) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the volume adjustment related processing in S104, it is first determined whether or not the power is turned on (S131). If the determination in S131 is Yes, it is next determined whether or not the effect button SW6a is on. If the determination in (S132) and S132 is Yes, the volume adjustment setting process (S133) is executed and the process returns. In the volume adjustment setting process of S133, as described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14, the cross button SW6b and the enter button SW6c are operated to set the volume adjustment setting date, the volume adjustment setting time, the first volume level, and the second volume level. The volume level can be changed and set, and the set volume adjustment setting date, the volume adjustment setting time, and whether or not to enable the second volume level can be changed.

  If the determination in S131 is No, it is determined whether or not the volume adjustment setting process in S133 is over (S134). If the determination in S132 is No, or if the determination in S134 is Yes, the first volume adjustment process (135) is executed. On the other hand, if the determination in S134 is No, the second volume adjustment process (136). Is executed and returns.

  As shown in FIG. 25, in the first volume adjustment process of S135, it is first determined whether or not the volume adjustment valid flag F1 = 1 (S141). If the determination in S141 is Yes, then the current date is It is determined whether it is a volume adjustment setting date (S142). If the determination in S141 or S142 is No, a first volume level command command including information on the first volume level (any one of the set volume levels 1 to 10) is set (S146), and the process returns.

  If the determination in S142 is Yes, it is next determined whether or not the current time has passed the volume adjustment set time (S143). If the determination in S143 is Yes, the second volume level (the set volume level 1 to 3) is determined. The second sound volume level command command including the information (any of 10) is set (S144), and the process returns. If the determination in S143 is No, 1 is set to the volume adjustment non-execution flag F2 (S145), the first volume level command command is set (S146), and the process returns.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in the second volume adjustment process of S136, it is first determined whether or not the volume adjustment unexecuted flag F2 = 1 (S151). If the determination in S151 is Yes, the current time is the volume adjustment. It is determined whether or not the time has passed (S152). If the determination in S151 or S152 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S152 is Yes, 0 is set to the volume adjustment non-execution flag F2 (S153), and it is determined whether the sound effect is being executed (S154). If the determination in S154 is Yes, a second volume level change command command including information on the second volume level is set (S155), and the process returns. If the determination in S154 is No, the second volume level command command is set. (S156), return. If the determination in S154 is No, the process may return with the volume adjustment non-execution flag F2 set to 1.

  By the effect execution control executed by the computer of the image control board 24, a game effect corresponding to the symbol variation effect start command, the hit effect start command, and the hit ending effect start command received from the effect control board 23 is executed. The display effect is executed by the image display 16 and the sound effect is executed by the speaker 27. The volume adjustment control for adjusting the volume of the sound effect output by the speaker 27 is as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in the volume adjustment control, when the first volume level command command is received (S201; Yes), the volume is adjusted to the first volume level (any one of the set volume levels 1 to 10) ( After that, the sound effect is executed at the first volume level until the volume is changed (S202). When the second volume level command command is received (S203; Yes), it is adjusted to the second volume level (any one of the set volume levels 1 to 10) (S204), and thereafter, until the volume is changed. Sound production is executed at the second volume level.

  When the second volume level change command is received (S205; Yes), when the sound effect is being executed (S206; Yes), as described with reference to FIG. 17 (FIG. 18 (2)), the first volume level is changed. Special adjustment control (S207) for adjusting to the second volume level after adjusting to the intermediate volume level gradually or stepwise is executed, that is, finally adjusted to the second volume level (S208), and thereafter the volume is changed. Until it is done, the sound effect is executed at the second volume level. When the second volume level change command command is received (S205; Yes), when the sound effect is not being executed (S206; No), error processing is executed (S209).

The operation and effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above will be described.
The player operates the launch handle 7 to launch a game ball possessed by the game area 4a and plays the game. When the game ball wins the start opening 10 or 11a, the special chart start condition is established. When the special figure determination information is acquired, it is determined whether or not it is “big hit” based on the special figure determination information. Is done.

  When it is determined to be “lost”, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 19a and 19b. However, when it is determined to be “big hit”, the big symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 19a and 19b. Then, a special game in which the special winning opening 13a is opened is executed. As a game effect, when the symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the special symbol indicators 19a and 19b, a symbol variation effect suggesting a jackpot expectation degree according to the determination result of “big hit” or a special game is executed. When a hit effect or a hit ending effect is generated, sound or light is output from the speaker 27 or the lamps 28a and 28b mainly by the display on the image display 16, and the movable accessory device 17 is operated in some cases. As a result, the game performance and the game entertainment are enhanced.

  By the way, in the game hall, the appropriate volume of the pachinko gaming machine can be determined according to the number of pachinko gaming machines operating, but the number of operating pachinko gaming machines varies greatly depending on the day and time, and In response, for example, on weekdays, the volume is relatively low from the opening of the hall to around 17:00, and on weekdays so that the effects of sound production can be appropriately achieved while performing moderate power saving. From around 17:00 to when the hall is closed, it is desirable to adjust the volume so that the volume is relatively high throughout the day on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

  However, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, when changing the volume of the sound production output by the speaker, the staff of the gaming hall normally opens the pachinko gaming machine and operates the volume. When a change in volume requires a complicated manual operation, and the volume of a plurality of pachinko gaming machines is changed, the overall work load thereof becomes very large. Moreover, adjusting the volume at a time during the business hours of the game hall, for example, reducing the volume relatively from the opening of the hall to around 17:00, and increasing the volume from around 17:00 to the closing of the hall In the end, with conventional pachinko gaming machines, it is difficult to easily and reliably adjust the sound volume to an appropriate volume according to the date and time.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present invention, in the effect executing means 61 capable of executing the game effect, the volume adjusting means 62 adjusts the volume of the sound effect output from the speaker 27, and the sound effect executing means 68 In the game effect, the sound effect is executed at the volume level adjusted by the volume adjusting unit 62. In the volume adjusting unit 62, the first adjusting unit 63 sets the first volume level until the set date or the set time of the set date. When the set date or the set time of the set date is reached, the second adjusting means 64 adjusts the second volume level to be different from the first volume level (higher than the first volume level).

  That is, the volume of the game effect is set to the first volume level until the set date or the set time of the set date is reached, and can be automatically switched to the second volume level at the set date or the set date of the set date. Moreover, if a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 are installed, the volume of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 can be automatically changed all at once. The volume is output from the speaker 27 so that the staff of the game hall do not need to change the volume, and can enhance the power saving effect according to the day and time, and can appropriately exert the effect of sound production. The volume of sound production can be adjusted automatically.

  Moreover, in the second adjusting means 64, when the special adjusting means 65 is executing the sound effect at the first sound volume level by the sound effect executing means 68, the first sound volume level is reached when the set time of the set date is reached. To the intermediate volume level between the first and second volume levels and then adjusted to the second volume level, that is, from the first volume level to the second volume level when the sound effect is being executed. Instead of switching suddenly at a stretch, it can be changed gradually or stepwise via the intermediate volume level so that the player feels uncomfortable with this volume change and is less likely to feel uncomfortable.

  Further, when the set time of the set date is reached when the sound effect is not being executed by the sound effect executing means 68 by the second adjusting means 64, the sound effect is executed by the sound effect executing means 68 after the set time. When the sound effect is adjusted to the second volume level so that the sound effect can be executed at the second sound volume level, that is, when the sound effect is not executed, the sound effect is switched from the first sound volume level to the second sound volume level. The sound effect can be executed at the second volume level from the beginning.

  In the second adjustment means 64, when the set time of the set date is reached when the sound effect is not executed by the sound effect executing means 68 by the special adjusting means 65, the sound effect executing means 68 is first used thereafter. When the sound effect is being executed, the sound volume may be adjusted to the second volume level after being adjusted from the first volume level to the intermediate volume level.

The above embodiment may be partially changed as follows.
(1) The predetermined condition is satisfied when the set date or the set time of the set date is satisfied, as described above. For example, the predetermined condition is satisfied when the number of changes in the special symbol reaches the set number (for example, 1000 times). Alternatively, various conditions can be set, such as being established when a specific game effect (design variation effect) is executed.

(2) A second predetermined condition is set separately from the predetermined condition (first predetermined condition), and after the first predetermined condition is satisfied, the first volume level is adjusted to the second volume level, and then the second predetermined condition is set. The second volume level can be adjusted to a third volume level different from the second volume level when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Further, predetermined conditions of the fourth, fifth,... Are set, and the fourth volume level is changed from the third volume level to the fourth volume level every time the fourth, fifth,. To the fifth sound volume level so as to be adjustable. These volume changes are also performed gradually or stepwise as described above.

(3) As the output parameter adjusting means, a sound quality adjusting means capable of adjusting the sound quality as an output parameter of the sound effect output from the speaker 27 is provided, and the sound effect executing means 68 is adjusted by the sound quality adjusting means in the game effect. The sound effect is executed at the level, and in the sound quality adjusting means, the first adjusting means adjusts to the first sound quality level until the predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the second adjusting means satisfies the predetermined condition, the first sound quality is adjusted. Adjust to a second sound quality level different from the level.

  In this case, in the second adjustment means, when the special adjustment means satisfies the predetermined condition when the sound effect is being executed at the first sound quality level by the sound effect executing means 68, the first adjustment is performed from the first sound quality level. The second sound quality level is adjusted to an intermediate sound quality level between the second sound quality levels and then adjusted to the second sound quality level. The second adjustment means satisfies a predetermined condition when the sound effect execution means 68 is not executing the sound effect. In this case, when the sound effect is executed by the sound effect executing means 68 after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the sound effect is adjusted to the second sound quality level so as to be executable at the second sound quality level.

  In addition, various modifications can be added and implemented without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and the present invention can be applied to other various gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 27 Speaker 34 Special figure determination means 36 Special game execution means 61 Effect execution means 62 Volume adjustment means 63 First adjustment means 64 Second adjustment means 65 Special adjustment means 68 Sound effect execution means

Claims (1)

Determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special game;
Special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player when it is determined by the determination means to execute the special game;
Effect execution means capable of executing a game effect according to the determination result by the determination means,
The production execution means
An output parameter adjusting means capable of adjusting an output parameter of a sound effect output by the speaker;
Sound production execution means capable of executing the sound production with the output parameter value adjusted by the output parameter adjustment means,
The output parameter adjusting means includes
First adjusting means for adjusting to a predetermined first output parameter value until a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A second adjusting means for adjusting to a second output parameter value different from the first output parameter value when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
The second adjusting means includes
If the predetermined condition is satisfied when the sound effect is being executed with the first output parameter value by the sound effect executing means, the first and second output parameter values are calculated from the first output parameter value. After adjusting to the intermediate parameter value between, adjust to the second output parameter value ,
If the predetermined condition is satisfied when the sound effect is not executed by the sound effect executing means, the sound effect is displayed when the sound effect is executed by the sound effect executing means after the predetermined condition is satisfied. Adjusting to the second output parameter value without adjusting to the intermediate parameter value;
A gaming machine characterized by that.