JP6653349B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

JP 2016-42880 A

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

The present invention provides an instep operating means disposed on the rear side of the main body and capable of performing a selection operation regarding a multi-level value, and a selection operation related to a multi-level value from a lower limit value to an upper limit value disposed on the front side of the main body. Gaming machine comprising: a second party operating means capable of performing the following operations; and a predetermined value setting means capable of setting a predetermined value based on the upper value obtained by the first operating means and the second value obtained by the second operating means. in the first upper predetermined value is set when the upper Party B value is selected by the operation of the first upper value is selected and the Otsu operation means by the operation of the upper operating unit, by the operation of the upper operation means the first predetermined value is set when the first Party B value one step smaller than the upper limit Party B value is selected by the operation of the first upper value is selected and the Otsu operating unit, by the operation of the upper operation means The first instep is selected and The second predetermined value is set when the first stage smaller second Otsu value than the first Party B value is selected by the operation of Kiotsu operation means, second upper value by the operation of the upper operation means is selected and the second upper predetermined value when the upper Party B value is selected by the operation of Party B operating means is set, the by the operation of the second upper value is selected and the Otsu operation means by the operation of the upper operation means When the first value is selected, a third predetermined value is set, the second value is selected by the operation of the first operation device, and the second value is selected by the operation of the second operation device. In this case, a fourth predetermined value is set, and the first predetermined value and the third predetermined value , and the second predetermined value and the fourth predetermined value are respectively equal to each other, and the first upper predetermined value with respect to the first predetermined value is set. The change amount of the first predetermined value with respect to the second predetermined value. One in which was smaller than.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible for a game hall side to adjust the adjustable range by a player regarding a predetermined value, such as a volume.

1 is an overall front view of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko machine. It is a rear view of the pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game information display means of the pachinko machine. It is the elements on larger scale of the front frame of the pachinko machine. It is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko machine. It is a figure showing the flow chart (the first half) of the power-on processing of the pachinko machine. It is a figure showing the flow chart (the latter half) of the power-on processing of the pachinko machine. It is a figure showing the correspondence of the input information of the setting change operation means, the door, and the game information clear means of the pachinko machine and the transition branch destination. It is a figure showing the flow chart of the timer interruption processing of the pachinko machine. It is a figure showing a volume table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the volume adjustment notification image of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the light quantity adjustment notification image of the same pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the volume when the volume adjustment knob is operated during the display of the volume adjustment notification image by the pachinko machine, and the change state of the volume adjustment notification image. It is a figure showing the volume table of the pachinko machine concerning a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the volume when the volume adjustment knob is operated during the display of the volume adjustment notification image by the pachinko machine, and the change state of the volume adjustment notification image. It is a figure showing the volume table of the pachinko machine concerning a 3rd embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the volume when the volume adjustment knob is operated during the display of the volume adjustment notification image by the pachinko machine, and the change state of the volume adjustment notification image. It is a figure showing the volume table of the pachinko machine concerning a 4th embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the volume when the volume adjustment knob is operated during the display of the volume adjustment notification image by the pachinko machine, and the change state of the volume adjustment notification image. It is a figure showing the volume table of the pachinko machine concerning a 5th embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the volume adjustment notification image of the same pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the volume when the volume adjustment knob is operated during the display of the volume adjustment notification image by the pachinko machine, and the change state of the volume adjustment notification image. It is a figure showing the volume table of the pachinko machine concerning a 6th embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the volume when the volume adjustment knob is operated during the display of the volume adjustment notification image by the pachinko machine, and the change state of the volume adjustment notification image. It is a figure showing the volume table of the pachinko machine concerning a 7th embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the volume table of the pachinko machine concerning an 8th embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the volume table of the pachinko machine concerning a 9th embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the example of change of the volume table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure showing the volume table of the pachinko machine concerning a 10th embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the volume table of the pachinko machine concerning an 11th embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the volume table of the pachinko machine concerning a twelfth embodiment of the present invention. A volume table (a) relating to a game volume of a pachinko machine according to a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention, first to third examples (b) to (d) of a volume table relating to an error volume, a volume table for a specific notification sound ( It is a figure showing e). A volume table (a) relating to a game volume of a pachinko machine according to a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention, first to third examples (b) to (d) of a volume table relating to an error volume, and a volume table for a specific notification sound ( It is a figure showing e). A volume table (a) relating to a game volume of a pachinko machine according to a fifteenth embodiment of the present invention, first to third examples (b) to (d) of a volume table relating to an error volume, a volume table for a specific notification sound ( It is a figure showing e). The volume table (a) relating to the game volume of the pachinko machine according to the sixteenth embodiment of the present invention, the first to third examples (b) to (d) of the volume table relating to the error volume, and the volume table for the specific notification sound ( It is a figure showing e). A volume table (a) relating to a game volume of a pachinko machine according to a seventeenth embodiment of the present invention, first to third examples (b) to (d) of a volume table relating to an error volume, and a volume table for a specific notification sound ( It is a figure showing e). A volume table (a) relating to a game volume of a pachinko machine according to the eighteenth embodiment of the present invention, first to third examples (b) to (d) of a volume table relating to an error volume, and a volume table for a specific notification sound ( It is a figure showing e).

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 2 is formed in a rectangular shape by a pair of left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b and a pair of upper and lower horizontal frame members 2c and 2d. A front cover member 9 made of, for example, a synthetic resin is attached to the front lower portion of the outer frame 2 so as to connect the front lower portions of the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b along the front edge of the lower horizontal frame member 2d. I have. The front cover member 9 protrudes forward from the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b, and the main body frame 6 is disposed above the front cover member 9. Further, on the outer frame 2, an outer frame upper hinge metal fitting 11 constituting the first hinge 4 is arranged, for example, at the upper left, and similarly, an outer frame lower hinge metal fitting 12 is arranged above the front cover member 9 at the lower left.

  The main body frame 6 is made of synthetic resin, and has a rectangular frame portion 13 which can be substantially contacted with the front edge side of the outer frame 2 above the front cover member 9, and a game board provided on an upper side inside the frame portion 13. The mounting portion 14 and a lower mounting portion 15 provided on a lower side in the frame portion 13 are integrally provided, for example. A game board 16 is detachably mounted on the game board mounting section 14 from, for example, the front side, and a lower speaker 15 is mounted on the lower mounting section 15 in addition to a launching means 17 capable of firing game balls toward a game area 23 described later. 18 and the like are arranged. The body frame 6 has a body frame upper hinge fitting 19 constituting the first hinge 4 and a body frame upper hinge fitting 20 constituting the second hinge 8, for example, at the upper left, and first and second hinges 4, 8. Are disposed, for example, at the lower left, respectively.

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

  On the lower front side of the door base 22, an upper plate 29a for storing game balls paid out from the payout unit 28 disposed on the rear side of the main body frame 6 and supplying the game balls to the firing unit 17, and the upper plate 29a is full. In this case, a lower plate 29b for storing surplus spheres and the like, a firing handle 30 for operating the firing means 17 and the like are arranged, and a lower decorative cover 31 for substantially covering the upper plate 29a, the lower plate 29b and the like from the front side is provided. It is installed. The lower decorative cover 31 is formed, for example, in a forwardly bulging shape. For example, on the upper side of the lower decorative cover 31, there are provided a production button 32, a cross key 33, a volume operation unit 34, a light amount operation unit 35, and the like as shown in FIG. Various operation means are arranged.

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

  The volume operation means (Operating means) 34 is used for volume adjustment by the player, and includes, for example, a plus key 34a and a minus key 34b, and the player operates the two keys 34a and 34b. The player setting value (volume value) relating to the volume can be set in a plurality of levels, for example, any one of five levels M1 to M5. The light amount operation means 35 is used for adjusting the light amount by the player, and includes, for example, a plus key 35a and a minus key 35b, and the player operates the two keys 35a and 35b to change the light amount in a plurality of steps. , For example, can be set to any of three levels.

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

  On the back side of the door base 22, a glass unit 36 is detachably mounted so as to substantially close the window hole 24a from the rear side, and is disposed along the edges of the first and second hinges 4 and 8 side. A vertical hinge end side reinforcing sheet metal 37, a vertical opening / closing end side reinforcing sheet metal 38 arranged along the edge of the opening / closing end side, and a left / right lower reinforcement arranged below the window hole 24a. The sheet metal 39 is detachably fixed by screws or the like. Further, on the door base 22, a hinge member 40 above the glass door constituting the second hinge 8 is arranged, for example, at the upper left, and a hinge member 41 below the glass door is arranged, for example, at the lower left, respectively.

  For example, a ball feed unit 42, a lower plate guide unit 43, and the like are mounted on the back side of the lower reinforcing sheet metal 39. The ball feed unit 42 is for supplying the game balls in the upper plate 29a one by one to the launching means 17 and is arranged in front of the launching means 17. The lower plate guide unit 43 guides the surplus balls when the upper plate 29a is full and the foul balls that have been fired by the firing means 17 but have returned without reaching the game area 23 to the lower plate 29b. For example, it is disposed adjacent to the ball feed unit 42 and on the first and second hinges 4 and 8 side.

  In addition, a door opening switch 44 that can detect whether the front frame 3 is open to the outer frame 2 is provided, for example, on the upper side of the main body frame 6. The door opening switch 44 is configured to be turned on when the front frame 3 is opened forward with respect to the outer frame 2 and turned off when closed, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 16 includes a base plate 45 such as a veneer plate, and a guide rail 46 for guiding a game ball fired from the firing means 17 is annularly arranged in front of the base plate 45. In addition, in the game area 23 inside the guide rail 46, a number of game nails (not shown) are arranged in addition to unit components such as a center display frame unit 47, a start winning unit 48, a normal winning unit 49, and the like. The game information display means 50 is arranged outside the area 23, for example, on the lower side. Of course, the game information display means 50 may be arranged in the game area 23.

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

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

  The center display frame unit 47 constitutes a display frame of the liquid crystal display means 66, and is detachably mounted from the front side in a front-rear direction through-hole (not shown) formed in the base plate 45. . As shown in FIG. 4, the center display frame unit 47 is disposed outside the mounting hole along the front surface of the base plate 45 and has a front mounting plate 71 through which a game ball can pass. A decorative frame 72 arranged in a substantially gate shape from the left and right sides on the front side to the upper side on the front side and protruding forward on the inner peripheral side of the front mounting plate 71, and disposed between the left and right lower ends of the decorative frame 72 The stage 73 is provided. The game balls fired by the firing means 17 and entering the upper side of the game area 23 are distributed right and left at the top of the decorative frame 72, and the left downflow path 74a on the left side and the right downflow path 74b on the right side of the center display frame unit 47. Flow down either.

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

  The start winning unit 48 is disposed below the center display frame unit 47 and is detachably attached to the base plate 45 from the front side. The normal winning unit 49 is disposed below the center display frame unit 47 and to the left of the starting winning unit 48, and is detachably attached to the base plate 45 from the front side.

  The game board 16 is provided with a light-emitting board 68a provided with an LED 68 in each section including the movable body 67a.

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

  The normal symbol display means 51 is for displaying a normal symbol in a variable manner, and is composed of, for example, two LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 as shown in FIG. Based on the detection, after the two LEDs 60 composing the ordinary symbol emit light in the ordinary-changing light emission pattern, the hit determination disturbance included in the ordinary random number information acquired when the ordinary symbol starting means 61 detects the game ball. When the numerical value matches the predetermined hit determination value, the fluctuation is stopped in the hit mode (predetermined mode), and otherwise, the change is stopped in the off mode. Note that the two LEDs 60 constituting a normal symbol can display one or a plurality of hitting modes and one or a plurality of off modes by a combination of their light-emitting modes (for example, lighting / lighting-out), and are usually changing. The light emission pattern switches, for example, a plurality of (two in this case) light emission modes at predetermined time intervals (for example, 128 ms).

  Also, when the ordinary symbol starting means 61 detects a game ball during the ordinary holding period including the symbol change of the ordinary symbol display means 51 and the ordinary profit state, the ordinary random number information acquired thereby is determined in advance. The upper limit of the reserved number, for example, four, is retained and stored, and each time the ordinary suspension period ends, one by one is digested to change the ordinary symbol. The stored number of ordinary random number information (ordinary reserved number) is notified to the player by the ordinary reserved number display means 52 or the like. As shown in FIG. 5, the normally reserved number display means 52 is composed of, for example, two LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50, and each of the two LEDs 60 has a light emission mode (for example, lighting / flashing / lighting out). Depending on the combination, it is possible to display five types of ordinary reserved numbers from 0 to 4.

  The first special symbol starting means 62 is for starting a symbol change by the first special symbol display means 53, and is constituted by a non-opening / closing type prize means having no opening / closing means, and detects a winning game ball. Detecting means (not shown) is provided. The first special symbol starting means 62 is provided, for example, in the starting winning unit 48 and is disposed in an upward opening shape below the stage 73 corresponding to the center dropping portion 76 of the stage 73. Due to the existence of a route that wins through the stage 73 from the entrance 75, for example, a game ball flowing down the left flow path 74a can win with a higher probability than a game ball flowing down the right flow path 74b. I have. When a game ball wins in the first special symbol starting means 62, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball per winning.

  The second special symbol starting means 63 is for starting the symbol change by the second special symbol display means 54, and by the operation of the opening / closing section 78, the open state in which the game ball can win and the non-winning state (or the open state). It is configured with open / close winning means that can be changed to a closed state that is difficult to win) and has game ball detecting means (not shown) for detecting a winning game ball, and usually stops after the fluctuation of the symbol display means 51 The opening / closing section 78 changes from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time when the symbol becomes a winning mode and a normal profit state occurs.

  The second special symbol starting means 63 is disposed, for example, on the front mounting plate 71 at the right portion of the center display frame unit 47 and downstream of the ordinary symbol starting means 61, and has flowed down the right downward flow path 74b. Balls can be won. In addition, the opening / closing part 78 is swingable around, for example, a left-right rotation axis provided on the lower side, and in the closed state, for example, is substantially flush with the front mounting plate 71, so that the game ball can pass through the front side, In the open state, the front mounting plate 71 has a downward slope in front of the front mounting plate 71 so that the game ball can be awarded backward. When a game ball wins in the second special symbol starting means 63, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out per winning as a prize ball.

  The first special symbol display means 53 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 as shown in FIG. 5, and provided that the first special symbol start means 62 detects a game ball ( When the symbol starting condition is satisfied), after the eight LEDs 60 constituting the first special symbol emit light in the light emission pattern during the special fluctuation, the first special symbol starting means 62 acquires the first ball acquired when the game ball is detected. When the jackpot determination random number value included in the special random number information matches a predetermined jackpot determination value (when a random number lottery is won), the first jackpot mode is used; otherwise, the first jackpot mode is changed. To stop. When the stopped symbol after the change of the first special symbol display means 53 is in the first big hit mode, the first special profit state occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the second special symbol display means 54 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50, and provided that the second special symbol start means 63 detects a game ball ( (When the symbol starting condition is satisfied), after the eight LEDs 60 constituting the second special symbol emit light in the light emission pattern during the special fluctuation, the second special symbol starting means 63 acquires the second acquired when the game ball is detected. When the jackpot determination random number value included in the special random number information matches a predetermined jackpot determination value (when a random number lottery is won), it changes in the second jackpot mode, and otherwise changes in the second outlier mode. To stop. When the stopped symbol after the change of the second special symbol display means 54 is in the second big hit mode, the second special profit state occurs.

  The first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are provided with one or a plurality of first and second jackpot modes and one or a plurality of first and second jackpot modes according to a combination of light emission modes (for example, lighting / extinguishing) of the eight LEDs 60. The second deviation mode can be displayed, and the special-fluctuation light emission pattern switches, for example, a plurality of (two in this case) specific light emission modes at predetermined time intervals (for example, 128 ms).

  Also, during the special change period of the first special symbol display means 53, during the change of the symbol of the second special symbol display means 54, and during the first and second special profit states, the first and second special symbols are started. When the means 62 and 63 detect a game ball, the first and second special random number information (random number information) acquired thereby are stored in a predetermined upper limit, for example, up to four each. Is done. If the number of the reserved memories on the second special symbol side is one or more at the end of the special reserved period, one reserved memory of the second special symbol is digested to change the second special symbol, and the first special symbol is changed. When only the special symbol side reserved memory is one or more, one reserved memory of the first special symbol is digested to change the first special symbol. As described above, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not both changing, and when there is a hold memory on both the first special symbol side and the second special symbol side. Is designed to preferentially change the second special symbol.

  Note that the number of stored first and second special random number information (first and second special reserved number) is notified to the player by the first and second special reserved number display means 55 and 56, the liquid crystal display means 66, and the like. You. Here, the first and second special reserved number display means 55 and 56 are each constituted by two LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 as shown in FIG. ), It is possible to display five types of first and second special reserved numbers of 0 to 4 pieces.

  The large prize winning means 64 is an open / close prize means provided with an opening / closing plate 79 which can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can win and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won. A game ball which is arranged downstream of the special symbol starting means 63 and upstream of the first special symbol starting means 62 and which has flowed down the right flow path 74b rather than the game ball which has flowed down the left flow path 74a. Has a high probability of winning. The special winning means 64 is a first and second special symbol generated when the first and second special symbols of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are stopped in the first and second big hit modes after the change. In the profit state, the opening / closing plate 79 is opened forward in accordance with a predetermined opening pattern, so that the game balls falling thereon can win inside. When a game ball wins in the special winning means 64, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out per winning as a prize ball. In the following description, the first special profit state and the second special profit state are collectively referred to as "big hit game (special game)".

  A plurality of types, such as 4R and 6R, are provided in the open pattern of the big winning means 64 in the big hit game. For example, each open pattern of 4R and 6R is configured to perform a so-called ball-out round four times and six times, respectively. Here, in the round with a payout (unit open period), after opening the special winning means 64, the number of winnings to the special winning means 64 reaches a predetermined number (for example, nine) or a predetermined time (for example, 28 seconds). ) It is set so that the large winning means 64 is closed at the time when the elapsed time, and the player can easily win the maximum number of game balls if the player hits the large winning means 64 on the right downflow path 74b side and makes a right hit. You can get a lot of prize balls. In addition, in addition to the round with a ball, there may be provided an opening pattern having a round without a ball in which the special winning means 64 opens for an extremely short time (for example, 0.2 seconds), or a round without a ball. Only an open pattern may be provided.

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

  Here, the effect symbol 80 includes a plurality of symbol rows (three in this case) composed of a plurality of symbols P, and each symbol P configuring each symbol row is, as shown in FIG. For example, it is configured by combining a symbol main body Pa composed of numerals such as 1 to 8 and others, and a decorative portion Pb attached to the symbol main body Pa. The effect symbol 80, for example, starts to change by vertical scrolling or the like for each symbol row in accordance with a predetermined change pattern at substantially the same time as the start of the change of the first and second special symbols, and the stop symbol on a predetermined effective line is in a predetermined mode. For example, the final stop is performed substantially simultaneously with the stop of the change of the first and second special symbols, for example. In addition, in the effect symbol 80, for example, the case where all the stop symbols on the activated line are the same is the jackpot effect mode, the other is the off effect mode, and the first and second special symbols are the first and second jackpot modes. If it is, the effect symbol 80 is a jackpot effect mode (specific mode), and if the first and second special symbols are the first and second off modes, the effect pattern 80 is off and the effect mode (non-specific mode). Become.

  In addition, regarding the first and second reserved images X1 to X4, Y1 to Y4 and the fluctuating reserved image Z, the first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63 detect the first and second reserved images based on the detection of the game ball. 2. When the number of special reserved images increases, one additional first and second reserved images X1 and Y1 are displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66, and the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 display the first and second reserved images X1 and Y1. When the first and second special reserved numbers decrease based on the start of a new variation of the first and second special symbols, for example, the suspended image Z during the change is deleted and the first and second reserved images X1 to X1 are deleted. , Y1 are shifted one by one toward the front side (for example, the right side of the screen) of the queue, and the first and second reserved images X1, Y1 that are pushed out are moved to, for example, predetermined positions to generate new fluctuations. The image is changed to the middle reserved image Z.

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

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

  Further, a substrate mounting base 88 is detachably mounted on the lower rear side of the front frame 3. On the rear side of the substrate mounting base 88, a power supply board case 89 in which a power supply board 89 a is stored, a dispensing control board 90 a Are respectively detachably mounted. For example, the power supply board 89a is provided with a power switch 98 that can be turned on / off from outside the power supply board case 89.

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

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

  The performance information display means 97 constitutes the setting display means 94 and the performance display means 95, and includes, for example, four-digit seven-segment display parts 97a to 97d so as to be visible through the transparent main board case 82. For example, it is mounted on the main control board 82a in the main board case 82, functions as the setting display means 94 during the first period, and functions as the performance display means 95 during the second period different from the first period. Has become.

  The setting display means 94 displays setting information relating to the setting value (any one of the settings 1 to 6) in a different display mode depending on, for example, whether or not the setting value is not determined. 6, any one of "1" to "6" and "1." to "6." can be displayed on at least a part of the performance information display means 97. During the setting change period, the setting before determination is set. The setting information corresponding to the value is, for example, “1” to “6” without dots, and the setting information corresponding to the determined setting value during the predetermined period after the end of the setting change period and during the setting confirmation period is, for example, “dotted”. 1. "to" 6. "can be displayed. In the present embodiment, among the four-digit seven-segment display parts 97a to 97d of the performance information display means 97, when the front frame 3 is opened, the seven-segment display part 97d on the left end side in rear view that is the closest from the front side is displayed. It is used as setting display means 94.

  The performance display means 95 displays a so-called base value on at least a part of the performance information display means 97, for example, on the 7-segment display units 97a to 97d. The base value is an example of specific information obtained based on the game results, and is calculated by, for example, “(number of payouts in low probability state / number of outs in low probability state) × 100”. The performance display means 95 of the present embodiment can switch and display a plurality of types of base values, for example, four types of real-time base values, first cumulative base values, second cumulative base values, and third cumulative base values. . The real-time base value is a base value in real time during a unit measurement period until the number of outs reaches a predetermined number (for example, 60000). The first to third cumulative base values are respectively the base values of the cumulative total in the unit measurement period of 1 to 3 times before. Of course, only the base value in real time may be displayed, or one, two, or four or more kinds of total base values may be displayed.

  As described above, the RAM clear switch 92, the setting change operation means 93, and the performance information display means 97 (the setting display means 94 and the performance display means 95) are all disposed on the rear side of the gaming machine main body 1, and It is necessary to unlock and open the front frame 3 in order to access the RAM, so that only the person related to the hall and the like cannot operate the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operation means 93, and the performance information display means. 97 (setting display means 94, performance display means 95) cannot be viewed.

  Further, for example, a volume control knob (instep operating means) 99 is connected to the effect interface board 83b. The volume adjustment knob 99 is used by a person related to the hall or the like to perform a selection operation relating to the volume (predetermined value), and has a plurality of stages (here, ten stages corresponding to the hall setting values (exhibitor values) T0 to T9, FIG. (See FIG. 15), and is mounted on the effect interface board 83b in a state where it can be operated from the outside of the effect board case 83, for example. As described above, the volume control knob 99 is disposed on the rear side of the gaming machine main body 1, and it is necessary to unlock and open the front frame 3 to operate it. Can not do.

  It should be noted that the volume adjustment operation means (instep operation means) provided on the rear side of the gaming machine main body 1 only needs to be switched in a plurality of stages, and may be a dip switch or the like. Further, in this embodiment, since the opening / closing cover 85 covers the rear side of the effect substrate case 83, the volume adjustment knob 99 cannot be operated unless the opening / closing cover 85 is opened. By providing a notch or an opening corresponding to the knob 99, the volume adjustment knob 99 may be operable with the open / close cover 85 closed.

  FIG. 7A is a schematic block diagram of a control system of the pachinko machine. In FIG. 7A, a main control board 82a supervises a game control operation. In addition to the above-described RAM clear switch 92, setting change operation means 93, performance information display means 97, and the like, game information on the game board 16 is provided. The display means 50, the normal symbol starting means 61, the first special symbol starting means 62, the second special symbol starting means 63, the special winning means 64, the normal winning means 65, etc. are connected via, for example, a relay board (not shown), On the lower level, an effect control board 83a that performs effect control such as sound output, illumination light emission, and movable body drive based on a control command from the main control board 82a, and based on a control command from the effect control board 83a. A liquid crystal control board 84a for controlling the liquid crystal display means 66, a payout control board 90a for controlling the payout means 28 based on a control command from the main control board 82a, Sub-control means such as a fire control board 91 for controlling the firing means 17 based on the firing control signal and the like from the control board 90a is connected.

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

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

  Next, a power-on process (FIG. 8) executed in the main control board 82a when the power is turned on will be described. In this power-on process (FIG. 8), first, interrupts are disabled so that interrupt processes such as timer interrupts are not executed (S1), a stack pointer is set (S2), and sub-board startup wait processes (S3 to S5) are performed. Execute. That is, a value corresponding to the sub-board activation waiting time (for example, 2 seconds) is set in a predetermined register (S3), and the subtraction processing (S4) is performed until the value becomes 0, that is, until the sub-board activation waiting time elapses. ) Repeatedly. In addition, the power supply abnormality signal monitoring process (S6), which stands by until the power supply abnormality signal is turned off, is executed, and the protection and the prohibited area of the RAM are invalidated (S7).

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

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to S12 to S22 shown in FIG. The processing of S12 to S22 is “setting change” for executing the setting change processing (S14) and the RAM clear processing (S15), and executing the RAM clear processing (S15) without executing the setting change processing (S14). “RAM clear”, “setting confirmation” for executing setting confirmation processing (S20) and backup restoration processing (S21), “backup restoration” for executing backup restoration processing (S21) without executing setting confirmation processing (S20), This is performed in one of the five processing modes of “RAM abnormality” for executing the power re-waiting processing (S17).

  Of these five types of processing modes, the four types except for “RAM abnormality” include the ON / OFF state of the setting change operation unit 93, the ON / OFF state of the RAM clear switch 92, and the door (front frame 3). The selection is made according to the combination of the open / closed state.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operating means 93 are both ON, the processing mode of “setting change” is selected in principle, and the RAM clear switch 92 is turned ON, When the setting change operation means 93 is OFF, the processing mode of “RAM clear” is selected. However, even when both the setting change operation means 93 and the RAM clear switch 92 are ON, “RAM clear” is selected when the door is closed. “RAM clear” is selected instead of “change setting”. Similarly, when the RAM clear switch 92 is OFF and the setting change operating means 93 is ON, the processing mode of “setting confirmation” is selected in principle, and when both the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operating means 93 are OFF. In this case, the processing mode of “backup restoration” is selected. However, even if the RAM clear switch 92 is OFF and the setting change operation means 93 is ON, “backup restoration” is not performed when the door is closed, instead of “setting confirmation”. "Is selected.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a situation in which the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operation unit 93 are ON even though the door (front frame 3) is not open is suspected to be an illegal act. "Setting change" and "setting confirmation" relating to the function are subject to the condition that the door is opened. In the case of closing the door, "RAM clear" in which the setting change process (S13) is not executed, and "in which the setting confirmation process (S19) is not executed" "Restore Backup" is selected.

  In S12, a door open signal, an ON / OFF signal of the RAM clear switch 92, and an ON / OFF signal of the setting change operation unit 93 are obtained from the input port data. Then, a setting change branch determination process (S13) for determining whether or not a condition for selecting “setting change” as a processing mode is performed. In this setting change branch determination process (S13), as shown in FIG. 10, when the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operating means 93 are both ON and the door is open, the condition of "setting change" is satisfied. It is determined (S13: Yes), and the process proceeds to the setting change process (S14).

  In the setting change process (S14), during the setting change period until the setting change end condition is satisfied (for example, until the setting change operating means 93 is turned off), for example, every time the RAM clear switch 92 is operated, the setting work is performed. The value is changed cyclically in the range of, for example, 0 to 5 corresponding to the settings 1 to 6. When the setting change operation means 93 is turned off and the setting change period ends, the setting work value at that time is set to a new value. The setting value data is determined (the setting value work area of the RAM is updated). During the setting change period, the value corresponding to the set work value (for example, “1” if the set work value is 0, and “1” if the set work value is displayed) is displayed on the setting display means 94 (7-segment display section 97d of the performance information display means 97). If it is 5, "6") is displayed without dots, for example, and when the setting change period ends and the set value data is determined, the display of the setting display means 94 is switched to, for example, with dots. It is desirable that the display corresponding to the set value data (any of 0 to 5) after the determination by the setting display means 94 be continued for a predetermined time (for example, one second).

  At the start of the setting change period, for example, a setting change start command (BA76H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a, and at the end of the setting change period, a setting change end command (BA77H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a. You. When the effect control board 83a receives the setting change start command (BA76H), for example, a message such as "Setting is being changed" is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operation unit 93 are both ON when the power is turned on and the door is being opened, the setting change until the setting change operation unit 93 is turned OFF. During the period, by pressing the RAM clear switch 92 while referring to the setting information (for example, any one of “1” to “6”) displayed on the setting display means 94, the setting work value is set in the range of 0 to 5. The provisional setting work value can be fixed as setting value data by switching the setting change operation means 93 to OFF after that, and the setting information displayed on the setting display means 94 at that time. (For example, any one of “1.” to “6.” with a dot) can confirm the determined content. The operation means for changing the set value is not limited to the RAM clear switch 92, and for example, a dedicated operation means may be provided.

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

  Returning to the setting change branch determination processing in S13, the description will be continued. If it is determined in S13 that the condition of “setting change” (see FIG. 10) is not satisfied (S13: No), the process proceeds to the RAM abnormality determination process (S16). The RAM abnormality determination processing (S16) is for determining whether or not to select the processing mode of “RAM abnormality”. For example, the setting value data acquired from the setting value work area is in the normal range (here, any of 0 to 5). In any of the cases (1) and (2), the processing mode of “RAM abnormality” is selected, and the process shifts to the power-on wait processing (S17).

  In the power supply re-waiting process (S17), the power supply re-supply command (BA7FH) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a, and an error is displayed on the setting display means 94 (7-segment display section 97d of the performance information display means 97), for example. "E" is displayed, and a power supply re-waiting state for infinitely repeating the power supply abnormality check processing is entered. When the effect control board 83a receives the power-on command (BA7FH), for example, a message such as "RAM error, power-on and determine the setting to 1" is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the case of a RAM abnormality or a backup abnormality, the power is forcibly turned on again by shifting to a power-on waiting state. When the power-on wait processing (S17) is executed due to the RAM abnormality, if the condition of “setting change” is not satisfied in S13 at the time of the next power-on, it is again determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the power is restarted. An input wait process (S17) is executed. Therefore, when the power is turned on again after the power is turned on again, the door (front frame 3) is opened, and the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operating means 93 are both turned on, so that the setting change processing ( It is necessary to execute S14) and set the set value to an arbitrary value.

  Returning to the RAM abnormality determination processing in S16, the description will be continued. If it is determined in S16 that neither the RAM nor the backup is abnormal, the process proceeds to the RAM clear branch determination process (S18). The RAM clear branch determination processing (S18) is for determining whether or not a condition for selecting “RAM clear” as a processing mode is satisfied. For example, when the RAM clear switch 92 is ON, “RAM clear” is performed. It is determined that the condition of “clear” is satisfied (S18: Yes), and the processing shifts to the already-described RAM clear processing (S15).

  If the RAM clear switch 92 is OFF in the RAM clear branch determination process (S18) (if the condition for selecting “RAM clear” as the processing mode is not satisfied), the process proceeds to the setting confirmation branch determination process (S19). Transition. This setting confirmation branch judgment processing (S19) judges whether or not a condition for selecting “setting confirmation” as a processing mode is satisfied. As shown in FIG. 10, the door (front frame 3) is closed. If it is released, the RAM clear switch 92 is OFF, and the setting change operating means 93 is ON, it is determined that the condition of “setting confirmation” is satisfied (S19: Yes), and the process proceeds to the setting confirmation process (S20). Otherwise, the processing mode of “backup restoration” is selected, and the process proceeds to the backup restoration processing (S21).

  In the backup restoration process (S21) to which the process proceeds when the "backup restoration" processing mode is selected, for example, the backup flag work area in the RAM within the area and the subsequent error-related work area are cleared to zero. As described above, even when the backup is restored, only the error-related work area is cleared to 0 so that the error information before the power failure is not carried over.

  In the setting confirmation process (S20) to which the processing is shifted when the processing mode of “setting confirmation” is selected, during the setting confirmation period until the setting confirmation end condition is satisfied (for example, until the setting change operation unit 93 is turned off). A process for creating and outputting setting display data (for example, with dots) for designating setting information to be displayed on the setting display means 94 based on the setting value data acquired from the setting value work area of the in-region RAM. Execute. Accordingly, the value corresponding to the set value data at that time (for example, “1.” if the set value data is 0, the set value If the data is 5, "6.") is displayed with dots, for example. When the setting confirmation process (S20) ends, the process proceeds to the backup restoration process (S21) described above.

  For example, at the start of the setting confirmation period, a setting confirmation start command (BA60H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a, and at the end of the setting confirmation period, a setting change end command (BA67H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a. You. When the effect control board 83a receives the setting confirmation start command (BA60H), for example, a message such as "Setting is being confirmed" is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the RAM clear switch 92 is turned off when the power is turned on, the setting change operation unit 93 is turned on, and the door is being opened, the setting check is performed until the setting change operation unit 93 is turned off. During the period, the setting information at that time (for example, any one of “1” to “6”) can be confirmed by the display of the setting display means 94.

  Following the RAM clear processing (S15) or the backup restoration processing (S21), the common processing (S22) is executed. In the common processing (S22), first, for example, in the case of "setting change" or "RAM clear", an initialize command (BA01H), a RAM clear command (BA02H), and a set value command based on the set value data in the case of "RAM clear". (F6xxH), a customer waiting command (BA04H) and the like are sequentially transmitted. In the case of “setting confirmation” and “backup restoration”, an initialization command (BA01H), a power failure restoration display command (BA03H), a first and a second, First and second special reserved number designation commands (B0xxH, B1xxH) based on the value of the special reserved number, set value commands (F6xxH) based on the set value data, state designated commands (FAxxH to FDxxH) based on the gaming state, and customer waiting If it is in the middle, the waiting command (BA04H) is sequentially transmitted. Then, initial values are set in various internal function registers and a work area is initially set.

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

  Here, in the out-of-area processing (S26), an out-of-area RAM check processing, a performance display total division processing, and the like are executed. The out-of-region RAM check process is a process of determining whether there is an abnormality in the out-of-region RAM and initializing (clearing) the out-of-region RAM on condition that it is determined that there is an abnormality in the out-of-region RAM. The performance display aggregation / division process is for calculating a base value to be displayed on the performance display means 95. During the unit measurement period until the number of outs reaches a predetermined number (for example, 60000), “ The number of payouts in the low probability state and the number of outs in the low probability state are counted, and the former is divided by the latter to calculate a real-time base value. Note that when the unit measurement period ends, the real-time base value at that time becomes a new first cumulative base value, and the first and second cumulative base values up to that time are respectively new new and third cumulative base values. Become.

  Subsequently, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) of the main control board 82a will be described. In the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 11), first, a power supply abnormality check processing (S31) is executed. In the power supply abnormality check processing (S31), the power supply abnormality signal is monitored, and when it is determined that the power supply is abnormal, the data (game information) stored in the RAM is backed up and the effect control board 83a and the like are performed. A power-off command is transmitted to enable the protection of the RAM and disable the prohibited area. As a result, data writing to the RAM is prohibited in the subsequent processing. After clearing the output data of all the output ports and disabling the timer interrupt, the infinite loop processing is repeated while clearing the WDT to wait for the power supply voltage to drop and the CPU to become inactive.

  When the power supply abnormality check process (S31) is completed, a timer management process (S32) for managing various timers used for game control is performed by various sensors such as a game ball detection unit and an operation unit provided in each winning unit. An input management process for managing the detection information (S33), a setting error check process for performing an error check on the set value (S34), an error management process for monitoring the occurrence of various errors (S35), and updating various random numbers such as a jackpot determination random number. A random number updating process (S36), and a prize ball management process (S37) for managing a prize ball, such as transmitting a payout control command to the payout control board 90a, are executed.

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

  The ordinary symbol management process (S38) is for managing the variation of the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display means 51. Based on the detection of the game ball by the ordinary symbol starting means 61, the ordinary random number information such as a hit determination random number value is used. And stores the ordinary random number information in a first-in first-out storage area with a limit of a predetermined upper limit holding number (for example, four). Then, on condition that the ordinary symbol display means 51 is in a state in which it can be displayed in a variable manner and one or more ordinary random number information is stored (the ordinary reserved number is 1 or more), the ordinary random number information is queued from the queue. The first hit judgment random value is taken out, and a hit / miss judgment (hit judgment) is made according to whether the hit random number value matches a predetermined hit judgment value, and the hit judgment result is obtained. The stop symbol and the change time after the change of the normal symbol are selected on the basis of the change, and the normal symbol is changed by the normal symbol display means 51.

  In the present embodiment, the winning probability in a special game state described later (during the time saving state and the probable change state) is set higher than the winning probability in the other normal gaming state, and the normal symbol in the special gaming state is set. The fluctuating time is set to be shorter than during the normal gaming state.

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

  In this embodiment, a normal opening / closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds × one opening) and an extended opening / closing pattern (for example, 2 seconds × 3 times opening) set so that the opening time is longer than the normal opening / closing pattern ) Are set, and the normal open / close pattern is selected during the normal game state, and the extended open / close pattern is selected during the special game state.

  The special symbol management process (S40) manages the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols by the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54, and the first and second special symbol start means 62 and 63 are used. Based on the detection of a game ball, first and second special random number information including a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, and other random number values are obtained, and the first and second special random number information are determined in advance. The stored upper limit number (for example, four each) is stored in a first-in first-out storage area as a limit. Then, when the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are in a state in which the variable display is possible, if the second special reserved number is 1 or more, the first special symbol information is queued from the second special random number information queue. If only the number of reserved items is 1 or more, the first jackpot determination random number is taken out of the queue of the first special random number information, and the jackpot determination is performed with a predetermined jackpot probability by random number lottery using the jackpot determination random value. And a variation pattern selection process for selecting a variation pattern of the effect symbol 80, a special stop symbol selection process for selecting a stop symbol after the variation of the first and second special symbols, and the like according to the jackpot determination result. After that, the first and second special symbols are changed by the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54.

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

  For example, when the first and second special reserved numbers increase, for example, a reserve addition command corresponding to the pre-read determination result is transmitted to the effect control board 83a, and the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols is started. In this case, a hold subtraction command, a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern, and a stop symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol are transmitted to the effect control board 83a, and the variation pattern is supported from the variation start of the first and second special symbols. When the change of the first and second special symbols is stopped after the change time has elapsed, a change stop command is transmitted to the effect control board 83a. If the first and second special symbols have been changed and both the first and second special reserve numbers are 0 at that time, a customer waiting command (BA04H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a.

  Here, there are two types of jackpot probability: low probability and high probability. The special probability is set to a high probability during a probable change state among the special game states described later, and to a low probability in other cases. Further, in the present embodiment, the set value can be changed in six stages of settings 1 to 6, and the jackpot probability (low probability and high probability) changes in six stages according to the set value. The jackpot probability increases, for example, as the setting value increases.

  Further, the variation patterns of the effect symbols 80 include a normal variation pattern in which the reach state is established without the reach state being established, and a reach deviation / big hit variation pattern in which the release mode or the jackpot mode is established after reaching the reach state. A plurality of types of normal fluctuation patterns are provided, for example, having different fluctuation times. Also, regarding the out-of-reach / big-hit variation pattern, the type of reach reach after the reach is established, for example, the normal-reach / big-hit variation pattern in which the reach finish ends with a normal-reach production, and the super-reach out-of-big-hit variation pattern in which the transition to the super-reach production after the normal reach production is made In addition, a plurality of types are provided in which the fluctuation time and the effect contents are different for each type of the reach fluctuation pattern.

  Further, for example, in the variation pattern selection process, if the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the jackpot is selected from a plurality of types, such as a normal 4R and a probable variation 6R, based on the jackpot symbol random number value or the like. . A plurality of types of jackpots are provided according to, for example, the type of the jackpot game (the type of the open pattern) and the type of the special game state that occurs after the end of the jackpot game. For example, the “normal 4R” is a jackpot in which a time-saving state is generated after the end of the jackpot game according to the opening pattern of the 4R. During the jackpot game, for example, four rounds with a payout are performed. In addition, for example, “probable change 6R” is a jackpot in which a probable change state is generated after the end of the jackpot game according to the 6R opening pattern, and during the jackpot game, for example, six rounds with payouts are performed.

  During the time saving state, for example, the fluctuation time of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 for the first and second special symbols is switched to the shortened fluctuation time shorter than the normal fluctuation time, and the winning probability is obtained for the ordinary symbols. Is changed from the normal probability to the high probability, the fluctuation time is changed from the normal fluctuation time to the shortened fluctuation time, and the opening / closing pattern of the second special symbol starting means 63 in the normal profit state is changed from the normal opening / closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds × one opening) Each can be switched to a special opening / closing pattern (for example, opening for 2 seconds × 3 times). The time-saving state starts when the big hit game ends, and ends when, for example, the first and second special symbols fluctuate a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) or when the next big hit game has occurred.

  During the probable change state, the jackpot probability is switched from a low probability to a high probability in addition to the same switching as the time saving state, for example. The probability change state starts when the big hit game ends, and ends when the next big hit game occurs, for example.

  The special electric accessory management process (S41) is for managing a jackpot game, and the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, and the stopped symbols after the first and second special symbol display means 53, 54 are changed to the jackpot mode. In this case, a big hit game (first and second special profit states) is generated in which the special winning means 64 is changed to the open state according to the open pattern such as 4R, 6R or the like selected in S40.

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

  In the information display management process (S43), for example, the driving control of the LEDs constituting the game information display means 50, the performance display means 95 (performance information display means 97), and the like is performed by a dynamic lighting method. As a result of the information display management process (S43), regarding the performance display means 95, an operation confirmation display for repeating all lighting and all extinguishing is performed for a predetermined operation confirmation time (for example, about 5 seconds), and then the out-of-region processing ( A plurality of types of base values (here, four types of real-time base values and first to third cumulative base values) calculated in the performance display aggregation / division process of S25) are switched and displayed at predetermined time intervals (for example, 4.8 seconds). Is done.

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

  The power-on effect producing means 101 controls various effect means such as the liquid crystal display means 66 based on receiving various control commands from the main control board 82a at the time of power-on. For example, upon receiving a power-on command (BA08H) from the main control board 82a (S9 in FIG. 8), the power-on effect rendering means 101 displays character information such as "Please Wait" on the liquid crystal display means 66. Also, upon receiving the setting change start command (BA76H) (S14 in FIG. 9), the power-on effect rendering means 101 displays on the liquid crystal display means 66 character information such as "setting is being changed" indicating that the setting change period is in progress. Is displayed, and the illumination by the LED 26 or the like is caused to emit light in, for example, a predetermined setting change pattern, and the speakers 18 and 25 output a predetermined setting change sound. Further, when the initialization command (BA01H) is received (S22 in FIG. 9), the liquid crystal display means 66, the illuminations, and the speakers 18 and 25 continue to the previous state, but the movable effect means 67 and the like perform the initial operation ( (Initialization operation) is started. Then, when the RAM clear command (BA02H) is received (S22 in FIG. 9), a predetermined symbol mode by the effect symbol 80, for example, “2.3.7” (low-precision screen) is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66, and The illumination by the LED 26 or the like is turned on, a predetermined RAM clear sound is output from the speakers 18 and 25, and the state of the movable effect means 67 (the initial operation) is continued.

  The special reserved number display control means 102 controls the display of the first and second special reserved numbers on the liquid crystal display means 66, and responds to the increase and decrease of the first and second special reserved numbers by the first special reserved number. Corresponding to the number of first reserved images X1 to X4 (maximum 4), the number of second reserved images Y1 to Y4 (maximum 4), and the changing first and second special symbols Is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66.

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol is preferentially used for holding the second special symbol rather than the first special symbol, so that the second special symbol is prioritized for the hold display as well, and as shown in FIG. The second reserved images Y1 to Y4 are partially overlapped and displayed in front of the reserved images X1 to X4. When a hold addition command relating to the first and second special hold numbers is received from the main control board 82a, one additional first and second hold images X1 and Y1 are displayed at the end of the queue. When a hold subtraction command relating to the first and second special reserved numbers is received from the main control board 82a, the first and second reserved images X1 and Y1 are shifted one by one toward the front side of the queue. At the same time as shifting, the extruded first and second reserved images X1 and Y1 are moved to, for example, a predetermined position to be changed to the fluctuating reserved image Z.

  The look-ahead notice effect execution means 103 executes a look-ahead notice effect. The look-ahead notice effect is based on the result of the look-ahead determination by the main control board 82a, whether or not the stop symbol after the change of the first and second special symbols becomes the first and second big hit modes and whether a big hit game occurs. Based on the look-ahead determination result, based on the look-ahead determination result, in a plurality of symbol variations up to the symbol variation corresponding to the special random number information that was the target of the look-ahead determination, for example, to perform an effect of the same aspect for `` continuous notice '', There is a “suspension change notice” that changes (changes) the display mode of the first and second suspension images (suspension display) X1 and Y1 based on the prefetch determination result.

  The symbol variation effect execution means 104 controls the display of the effect symbol 80 and controls the accompanying sound output, illumination light emission, and the like. When a variation pattern command is received from the main control board 82a, the designated variation pattern is executed. The variation pattern of the effect design 80 and the accompanying audio output based on the variation pattern scenario corresponding to (i) and the announcement effect scenario selected by the normal announcement effect execution means 105, the illumination light emission is started, and the variation stop command is received. Sometimes, the stop symbol selected based on the stop symbol command and the variation pattern command stops the change of the effect symbol 80, and also stops the sound output and the illumination light emission accompanying the stop symbol.

  The normal announcement effect execution means 105 executes a normal announcement effect. The normal announcement effect is based on the jackpot determination result by the jackpot determination process on the main control board 82a side, etc., and notifies whether or not the stopped symbol after the symbol change becomes the first and second jackpot modes during the symbol change. There are so-called "simulated reams", "SU notice", "timer notice", "revival effect", "premier notice", and the like.

  Here, the “pseudo-run” is an effect in which the effect design 80 is changed a plurality of times by the liquid crystal display means 66 while the first and second special symbols fluctuate once. The reliability is set to be high. The “SU notice” includes a plurality of steps (for example, SU1) in which a predetermined effect step including display of the effect symbol 80 on the liquid crystal display means 66 during the change of the first and second special symbols is performed in accordance with, for example, the jackpot reliability. (5 steps of SU5), for example, is set so that the greater the level of the effect step, the higher the jackpot reliability. The “timer notice” is an effect in which a timer image is displayed at a predetermined timing on the liquid crystal display means 66 to perform time measurement (for example, countdown). Have been. In addition, the "resurrection effect" is an effect in which a state of displaying a loss or the like is revived to be, for example, a jackpot mode, and the "premier notice" is an effect in which an appearance rate is extremely low, and when it appears, for example, a probability change jackpot is determined.

  Upon receiving the fluctuation pattern command from the main control board 82a, the normal announcement effect execution means 105 receives information (here, the jackpot determination result and the fluctuation pattern selection result) obtained from the fluctuation pattern command and the set values (settings 1 to 6). Either) or not (with / without lottery), etc., is selected based on the normal announcement production selection table. When the lottery execution is selected for at least one of the plurality of normal announcement effects, the normal announcement effect includes, for example, a jackpot determination result, a set value (one of settings 1 to 6), and each normal announcement effect. One of a plurality of scenarios is selected on the basis of a scenario selection table related to the above.

  The sound volume setting means (predetermined value setting means) 106 is for setting the sound volume (predetermined value) related to BGM, sound effect, notification sound, etc. output from the speakers 18 and 25, and a sound volume adjusting knob (instep operating means) 99. On the basis of the hall setting value (step value) obtained by the above, the player setting value (step value) obtained by the volume operation means (part 2 operation means) 34, and a volume table (predetermined value table) stored in advance. Thus, the volume is set to a plurality of levels, for example, any of 32 levels from 0 (silence) to 31 (maximum volume). The sound volume adjustment by the sound volume operation means 34 can be performed during a predetermined sound volume adjustable period. The volume controllable period can be set arbitrarily. For example, all the periods except for a certain period when the power is turned on may be set as the volume controllable period.

  In the volume table, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, ten levels of hole setting values T0 to T9 by the volume adjustment knob 99 and five levels of player setting values of M1 to M5 by the volume operation means 34 correspond. Volume assignment is set. Of the hall setting values T0 to T9, those who are related to the hall normally select T3 to T7 for the normal mode and T8 and T9 for the power saving mode. When T8 or T9 for the power saving mode is selected, the power saving mode is turned on, and when a power saving start condition such as elapse of a predetermined time after the start of the customer waiting state is satisfied, the light amount is set to be lower than in the normal mode. It is controlled so as to emit light (may be turned off) in the light-emitting mode during power saving. When T3 to T7 for the normal mode is selected, the power saving mode is turned off.

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

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

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

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

  Further, of the hall setting values T0 to T2 which are not normally selected on the gaming hall side, the hall setting value T0 is for silence, and the volume corresponding to the player setting values M1 to M5 is all 0 (silence). Has become. The hall setting value T1 is for presentation, for example, the volume corresponding to the minimum stage player setting value M1 is 1, and the volume corresponding to the other player setting values M2 to M5 is the same as the hall setting value T3, for example. ing. The hall setting value T2 is for factory shipment. For example, the volume corresponding to the minimum stage player setting value M1 is 2, and the other volume corresponding to the player setting values M2 to M5 is the same as the hall setting value T3, for example. It has become. For example, the initial positions in the case of the hole set values T0 to T2 are all set to the minimum M1.

  Further, in the present embodiment, regarding the volume at which the error sound is output, regardless of the player setting value by the volume operation means 34, the maximum volume (here, the player setting value M5 (Corresponding volume). As described above, the volume of the error sound is always at the upper limit value corresponding to the hall setting value at that time, and thus cannot be changed by the player operating the volume operation means 34. Can be changed by operating the volume control knob 99.

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

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

  The volume adjustment notification image (notification image) PV is for notifying the volume setting status by the player's operation. For example, as shown in FIG. (Five) volume display figures 111-115. The volume display figures 111 to 115 are formed in a vertical band shape having a length corresponding to, for example, a player setting value, and are arranged in the left-right direction with their lower ends aligned, for example. Each of the volume display figures 111 to 115 can be displayed in two types of display modes, for example, “white outline” and “solid paint”. By setting the display mode of the number to “solid color” and the other to “white”, the player set value relating to the volume is notified. For example, in the case of the player setting value M3, as shown in FIG. 13, the three volume display figures 111 to 113 from the left are “solid”, and the other volume display figures 114 and 115 are “white”. Are displayed respectively.

  As described above, the volume adjustment notification image PV indicates the range (first information) of the player set value that can be selected by the operation of the volume operation means 34 according to the number of displayed volume display figures, and the volume display by “solid paint” The number of figures displayed indicates the player setting value (second information) at that time. In the following description, the volume adjustment notification images PV corresponding to the player setting values M1 to M5 are distinguished as PV1 to PV5, respectively.

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

  The light amount setting means 107 sets the light amount when the frame-side light-emitting substrate 26a, the board-side light-emitting substrate 68a and the like emit light, and the light amount is set in accordance with the player setting value obtained by the light amount operation means 35. The set value is set to one of a plurality of levels (for example, three levels 1 to 3). As described above, in the present embodiment, the light amount is not provided with an operation means such as the volume adjustment knob 99, and can be adjusted only by operating the light amount operation means 35. In addition, the light amount related to the error notification light emission always becomes, for example, the maximum light amount and cannot be changed by the light amount operation unit 35. The light amount adjustment by the light amount operation means 35 can be performed during a predetermined light amount adjustable period. The light amount adjustable period can be set arbitrarily, but, for example, all periods except for a certain period when the power is turned on may be set as the light amount adjustable period.

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

  As shown in FIG. 14, for example, the light amount adjustment notification image PL includes a plurality (three in this case) of light amount display figures 121 to 123 corresponding to the number of steps of the light amount set value. The light quantity display graphics 121 to 123 are formed in, for example, a vertical band shape having a length according to the light quantity set value, and are arranged in the left-right direction, for example, with their lower ends aligned. The light quantity display graphics 121 to 123 can be displayed in two types of display modes, for example, “white” and “solid paint”. According to the light quantity set value at that time, for example, a predetermined number from the light quantity display graphic 121 side By setting the display mode of “solid” to “solid” and the others to “white”, the light amount set value is notified. For example, when the light amount setting value is set to 1, as shown in FIG. 14, only the first light amount display figure 121 is “solid”, and the other light amount display figures 122 and 123 are “white”. No "is displayed.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, in the volume table (predetermined value table), the volume (predetermined value) corresponding to the hall setting value (specific instep value) T3 to T7 in the normal mode is set by the player. Since the predetermined step value changes in accordance with the change of the value (Otsu value), and the predetermined step value differs for each of the hall setting values (specific instep values) T3 to T7, the volume adjustment knob 99 is set on the gaming hall side. By operating, it is possible to change the adjustable range of the volume by the player. Moreover, since the lower limit of the volume adjustable range is the same for all of the hall setting values T3 to T7, the upper limit of the volume adjustable range can be changed by operating the volume adjustment knob 99. .

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

  The volume table of this embodiment (FIG. 16) differs from the volume table of the first embodiment (FIG. 12) only in the initial position. That is, in the volume table (FIG. 16) of the present embodiment, the initial position is set to M5 corresponding to the maximum volume for all the hole setting values T1 to T9 except for silence. Regarding the volume at which the error sound is output, as in the first embodiment, regardless of the player setting value by the volume operation means 34, the maximum volume corresponding to the hall setting value at that time (here, the maximum level (The volume corresponding to the user setting value M5).

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

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

  FIGS. 18 and 19 illustrate a third embodiment of the present invention, in which the first embodiment is partially modified so that the maximum volume differs for at least some of the hole setting values in the volume table, Other than that, the same example is shown.

  Similar to the volume table (FIG. 12) of the first embodiment, the volume table of this embodiment (FIG. 18) has ten hall setting values of T0 to T9 by the volume adjustment knob 99 and M1 by the volume operation means 34. The volume assignment corresponding to the five player setting values of M5 to M5 is set, and the hall setting value T0 is for silence, T1 is for presentation, T2 is for factory shipment, and T3 to T7 are for normal mode. , T8 and T9 are for the power saving mode.

  With respect to the hall setting values T3 to T7 for the normal mode, the volume increases as the player setting value increases to M1 to M5, but the hall setting values T3 to T4 for the player setting values M1 to M4. In any case of T7, the volume is the same at 10, 20, 30, and 40, whereas the volume set for the player set value M5 is different for each of the hall set values T3 to T7.

  As described above, in this embodiment, since the maximum volume is made different for each of the normal mode hall setting values T3 to T7, the upper limit value of the volume adjustable range can be changed by operating the volume adjustment knob 99. Is possible. In addition, in the case of the present embodiment, since the volume other than the maximum volume is common to the hall setting values T3 to T7, there is also an advantage that even when the volume adjustment knob 99 is changed, a sense of incongruity does not easily occur when the player adjusts the volume. .

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

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

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

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

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

  As described above, in the sound volume table (predetermined value table) of the present embodiment, the first instep value (for example, T3) is selected by operating the sound volume adjustment knob (instep operation means) 99, and the sound volume operation means (internal operation means) 34 is selected. The first predetermined value (for example, 20) is set when the first value (for example, M1) is selected by the operation, and the first value (for example, T3) is selected and becomes larger than the first value. When the second value (for example, M2) is selected, a second predetermined value (for example, 30) is set, the second value (for example, T4) is selected, and the first value (for example, M1) is selected. In this case, a third predetermined value (for example, 20) is set, a second upper value (for example, T4) is selected, and when a second value (for example, M2) is selected, a fourth predetermined value (for example, 30) is set. The first predetermined value and the third predetermined value are made the same, and the second predetermined value and the fourth predetermined value are set. And the first upper limit (for example, T3) is selected. When the upper limit value (for example, M5) at that time is selected, the first upper limit predetermined value (for example, 60) is set, and the second upper limit is set. If (for example, T4) is selected and the upper limit value (for example, M5) at that time is selected, the second upper limit predetermined value (for example, 65) is set, and if the first upper limit value is different from the second upper limit value, Therefore, it is possible to change the upper limit value of the volume adjustable range by operating the volume adjustment knob 99.

  In the volume table (predetermined value table) of the present embodiment, the first instep value (for example, T3) is selected by operating the volume adjustment knob (instep operation means) 99, and the operation of the volume operation means (internal operation means) 34 is performed. When the first upper limit value (for example, M5) is selected, the first upper limit predetermined value (for example, 60) is set, the first upper value (for example, T3) is selected, and the first upper limit value (for example, M5) is selected. When a first value (for example, M4) that is smaller by one level than that is selected, a first predetermined value (for example, 50) is set, a second upper value (for example, T4) is selected, and a second upper value (for example, T4) is selected. When M5) is selected, a second upper limit predetermined value (65) is set, a second upper limit (for example, T4) is selected, and a second lower limit value that is one step smaller than the second upper limit value (for example, M5). A second predetermined value (for example, 50) when (for example, M4) is selected Is set, the first predetermined value and a second predetermined value and the same, first upper predetermined value is greater than the first predetermined value and second predetermined value is smaller than the second upper predetermined value.

  Also, as in the present embodiment, the minimum value corresponding to the hall setting values (specific instep values) T3 to T7 in the normal mode in the volume corresponding to the maximum player setting value (Otsu value) is one step lower than the maximum. It is desirable to set the volume to be equal to or more than the maximum value corresponding to the hall setting value (specific instep value) T3 to T7 in the normal mode among the sound volumes corresponding to the player setting value, but the present invention is not limited to this.

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

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

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

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

  FIGS. 22 to 24 illustrate a fifth embodiment of the present invention, in which the first embodiment is partially modified so that at least a part of the hole setting value in the volume table is changed to each player setting value. Although the corresponding sound volume is common to at least some of the hall setting values, an example is shown in which the maximum sound volume is changed by changing the range of the player setting value between the hole setting values.

  The volume table (FIG. 22) of the present embodiment includes volume values corresponding to ten-stage hall setting values T0 to T9 by the volume adjustment knob 99 and ten-stage player setting values M1 to M10 by the volume operation means 34. Is set, but the possible range of the player set value differs for each hall set value. Further, similarly to the first embodiment, the hall set value T0 is for silent, T1 is for presentation, T2 is for factory shipment, T3 to T7 are for normal mode, and T8 and T9 are for power saving mode.

  With respect to the hall setting values T3 to T7 for the normal mode, the sound volumes corresponding to the player setting values M1 to M10 are all the same, for example, from the sound volume 5 corresponding to the minimum player setting value M1 to the maximum player setting value M10. Are changed by a predetermined step value (here, 9) up to a volume 86 corresponding to the volume.

  On the other hand, the upper limit of the possible range of the player set value differs for each of the hall set values T3 to T7, and the lower limit is common. That is, the lower limit of the range that the player set value can take is M1 in all of the hall set values T3 to T7, whereas the upper limit of the range that the player set value can take is M6 in the hall set values T3 to T7. ＭM10. As a result, the upper limit values of the volume in the case of the hall setting values T3 to T7 are 50, 59, 68, 77, and 86, respectively. The higher the hall setting value, the higher the upper limit of the volume.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the volume corresponding to each player setting value is made common for each of the normal mode hall setting values T3 to T7, and the upper limit of the possible range of the player setting value is made different. Therefore, it is possible to change the upper limit of the adjustable range of the volume by operating the volume adjustment knob 99, and even if the volume adjustment knob 99 is changed, it is difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable when adjusting the volume. There is.

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

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

  As for the hall set value T0, the sound volumes corresponding to the player set values M1 to M10 are all 0 (silence). Regarding the hall set value T1, the volume corresponding to the player set values M1 to M10 is all the same as the case of the hall set values T3 to T7, and the upper limit of the range that can be taken by the player set value is, for example, the hall set value T3. M6 is the same as in the case. With respect to the hall set value T2, the volumes corresponding to the player set values M1 to M10 are all the same as in the case of the hall set values T3 to T7, and the upper limit of the range that the player set value can take is, for example, the hall set value T4. M7 is the same as in the case.

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

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

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

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

  As described above, in the volume table (predetermined value table) of the present embodiment, the first instep value (for example, T3) is selected by the operation of the amount adjustment knob (instep operation means) 99, and the volume operation means (internal operation means) 34 The first predetermined value (for example, 5) is set when the first value (for example, M1) is selected by the operation described above, the first value (for example, T3) is selected and becomes larger than the first value. When the second value (for example, M2) is selected, a second predetermined value (for example, 14) is set, the second value (for example, T4) is selected, and the first value (for example, M1) is selected. In this case, a third predetermined value (for example, 5) is set, and a second predetermined value (for example, T4) is selected, and when a second value (for example, M2) is selected, a fourth predetermined value (for example, 14) is set. Is selected, and the second instep value (for example, T4) is selected and is larger than the second instep value. When a third value (for example, M7) is selected, a fifth predetermined value (for example, 59) is set, and the first predetermined value (for example, 5) and the third predetermined value (for example, 5) are made the same, The predetermined value (for example, 14) and the fourth predetermined value (for example, 14) are the same, and the third value (for example, M7) is the first value that can be selected when the first instep value (for example, T3) is selected. Since it is not included in the selection range (for example, M1 to M6), it is possible to change the adjustable volume range of the volume by the player by operating the volume adjustment knob 99 on the game hall side. In addition, the upper limit of the player setting value (Otsu value) selectable by operating the volume operation means (Otsu operation means) 34 differs between the hall setting values (specific instep values) T3 to T7 in the normal mode. By operating the adjustment knob 99, the upper limit of the volume adjustable range can be changed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, as for the range that the player set value can take, the upper limit is different for each of the hole set values T0 to T9, and the lower limit is common. That is, the lower limit of the range that the player set value can take is M1 for all of the hall set values T0 to T9, whereas the upper limit of the range that the player set value can take is M1 for the hall set values T0 to T9, respectively. ＭM10. As a result, the range of the corresponding player set value is increased by one step toward the upper limit value from the hole set values T0 to T9, and the corresponding upper limit value of the sound volume is also increased by a predetermined step value (here, 9). .

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

  Also, the volume at which the error sound is output is set to the maximum volume corresponding to the hall setting value at that time, regardless of the player setting value by the volume operation means 34.

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

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

  In the volume table (FIG. 28) of the present embodiment, the initial positions corresponding to the hall setting values T0 to T9 are all common, and are set to M1, which is the lower limit of the range that the player setting value can take. Regarding the sound volume at the time of outputting the error sound, as in the sound volume table according to the seventh embodiment (FIG. 27), regardless of the player set value by the sound volume operation means 34, it corresponds to the hall setting value at that time. Set to the maximum volume.

  In the case of the present embodiment, when the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated during the display of the volume adjustment notification image PV, the volume adjustment notification image PV changes as in the case of the sixth embodiment (FIG. 26). Does not change the volume (except when the volume is changed from the initial position when the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated).

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

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

  Regarding the volume at the time of outputting the error sound, as in the volume tables according to the seventh and eighth embodiments (FIGS. 27 and 28), regardless of the player setting value by the volume operation means 34, Is set to the maximum volume corresponding to the hall setting value.

  Note that the setting of the initial position as in the present embodiment is applicable to all the embodiments described above or below.

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

  As shown in FIG. 31, the sound volume table of the present embodiment has 16 stages of hall setting values T0 to TF and 10 stages of player setting values M1 to M10, and the hall setting values T0 to T9 are normally Mode, TA to TE are for power saving mode, and TF is for silent. The setting for the normal mode is common to the volume table (FIG. 27) according to the seventh embodiment.

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

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

  As described above, a plurality of hole setting values that can be taken by the player setting value may be provided in common, and the initial position may be different for each of the hole setting values.

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

  As shown in FIG. 32, the volume table of the present embodiment has 16 levels of hall setting values T0 to TF and 10 levels of player setting values M1 to M10, and the hall setting values T0 to T9 are normally set. Mode, TA to TE are for power saving mode, and TF is for silent. The settings for the normal mode are common to the volume tables (FIGS. 27 and 31) according to the seventh and tenth embodiments.

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

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

  In the volume table (FIG. 33) of the present embodiment, the initial positions corresponding to the hall setting values T0 to T9 are all common, and are set to M1, which is the lower limit of the range that the player setting value can take. Regarding the volume at the time of outputting the error sound, as in the volume table according to the eleventh embodiment (FIG. 32), regardless of the player setting value by the volume operation means 34, it corresponds to the hall setting value at that time. Set to the maximum volume.

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

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

  FIG. 34B is a first example of an error sound volume table corresponding to FIG. In the example of FIG. 34B, the error sound volume corresponding to all the hole setting values is equal to or higher than the upper limit value of the normal sound volume for each hole setting value in FIG. It is set to a value that does not exceed. For example, since the upper limit of the normal volume corresponding to the hall set value T3 is 15, the error volume corresponding to the hall set value T3 is set to 18 which is higher than that, and the normal volume corresponding to the hall set value T7 is set. Is 31 which is the maximum volume, the error volume corresponding to the hall set value T7 is set to 31 which is the same as the maximum volume.

  FIG. 34 (c) is a second example of the error sound volume table corresponding to FIG. 34 (a). In the example of FIG. 34 (c), similarly to FIG. 34 (b), the error sound volume corresponding to all the hole setting values is equal to or more than the upper limit value of the normal sound volume for each hole setting value in FIG. 34 (a). Although the value is set to a value not exceeding the maximum volume (here, 31), the fluctuation range of the error volume (here, 6) except for the case of silence is the volume difference of one step of the player set value in the case of the normal volume. Is smaller than the maximum value (here, 7) (or may be smaller). Note that the fluctuation range of the error volume except for the case of silence may be smaller than (or smaller than) the minimum value (here, 3) of the volume difference for one step of the player setting value in the case of the normal volume. Good.

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

  FIG. 34E shows an example in which the volume table for the specific notification sound is provided separately from the volume table for the error sound. In this case, the error sound volume table may use any one of FIGS. 34B to 34D, or the maximum sound volume at each hall set value as the error sound volume as in the first embodiment. . In the volume table for the specific notification sound shown in FIG. 34E, all the specific notification sounds are output at the maximum volume except for the case of no sound.

  The sound volume tables shown in FIGS. 34B to 34E can be similarly applied to the sound volume table according to the second embodiment (FIG. 16).

  FIG. 35 illustrates a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention, in which the third embodiment is partially modified to provide a separate volume table for error sounds.

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

  FIG. 35B is a first example of a volume table for an error sound corresponding to FIG. In the example of FIG. 35B, the error sound volume corresponding to all the hole setting values is equal to or more than the upper limit value of the normal sound volume for each hole setting value in FIG. It is set to a value that does not exceed. For example, since the upper limit of the normal volume corresponding to the hall set value T3 is 60, the error volume corresponding to the hall set value T3 is set to 72, which is higher than that, and the normal volume corresponding to the hall set value T7. Is 80, which is the maximum volume, so that the error volume corresponding to the hall set value T7 is set to 80, which is the same as the maximum volume.

  FIG. 35 (c) is a second example of the error sound volume table corresponding to FIG. 35 (a). In the example of FIG. 35 (c), similarly to FIG. 35 (b), the error sound volumes corresponding to all the hole setting values are equal to or more than the upper limit of the normal sound volume for each of the hole setting values in FIG. 35 (a). Although the value is set to a value not exceeding the maximum volume (here, 80), the fluctuation range of the error volume (here, 8) except for the case of silence is a volume difference of one step of the player set value in the case of the normal volume. Is smaller than the minimum value (here, 10) (or may be smaller). Note that the fluctuation range of the error volume except for the case of silence may be smaller (or may be smaller) than the maximum value (here, 20) of the volume difference for one step of the player setting value in the case of the normal volume. Good.

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

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

  The sound volume tables shown in FIGS. 35B to 35E can be similarly applied to the sound volume table according to the fourth embodiment (FIG. 20).

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

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

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

  FIG. 36 (c) is a second example of the error sound volume table corresponding to FIG. 36 (a). In the example of FIG. 36 (c), similarly to FIG. 36 (b), the error sound volume corresponding to all the hole setting values is equal to or more than the upper limit value of the normal sound volume for each hole setting value in FIG. 36 (a). Although the value is set to a value not exceeding the maximum volume (here, 86), the fluctuation range of the error volume (here, 6) except for the case of silence is the volume difference of one step of the player set value in the case of the normal volume. (Here, 9) (or may be smaller).

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

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

  The sound volume tables shown in FIGS. 36B to 36E can be similarly applied to the sound volume table (FIG. 25) according to the sixth embodiment.

  FIG. 37 illustrates the sixteenth embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example in which the seventh embodiment is partially modified to separately provide a volume table for an error sound.

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

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

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

  FIG. 37D is a third example of the error sound volume table corresponding to FIG. 37A. In the example of FIG. 37D, the hall setting values T0 to T9 corresponding to the normal mode are divided into upper and lower groups, and the error volume corresponding to the lower hall setting values T0 to T2 is set to the upper limit of the normal volume. The error sound volume corresponding to the upper hall setting values T3 to T9 is set to the maximum sound volume.

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

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

  FIG. 38 illustrates the seventeenth embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example in which the tenth embodiment is partially modified to separately provide a volume table for an error sound.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 39B is a first example of an error sound volume table corresponding to FIG. 39A. In the example of FIG. 39B, the error sound volume corresponding to all the hole setting values is equal to or higher than the upper limit value of the normal sound volume for each hole setting value in FIG. It is set to a value that does not exceed. For example, since the upper limit of the normal volume corresponding to the hall set value T0 is 5, the error volume corresponding to the hall set value T0 is set to 14 which is higher than that, and the normal volume corresponding to the hall set value T9 is set. Is the maximum volume of 86, the error volume corresponding to the hole set value T9 is set to 86, which is the same as the maximum volume.

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

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

  FIG. 39E shows an example in which the volume table for the specific notification sound is provided separately from the volume table for the error sound. In this case, the error sound volume table may use any one of FIGS. 39B to 39D, or the maximum sound volume at each hall set value as the error sound volume as in the eleventh embodiment. . In the volume table for the specific notification sound shown in FIG. 39 (e), all the specific notification sounds are output at the maximum volume except for the case of no sound.

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

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

  In the embodiment, the volume of the error sound can be adjusted by the volume adjustment knob 99 but cannot be adjusted by the volume operation means 34. However, the volume of the error sound can be adjusted not only by the volume operation means 34 but also by the volume adjustment knob 99. May not be adjusted.

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

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

  For example, in the thirteenth embodiment (FIG. 34), when the upper limit of the normal volume is lower than the maximum volume, the error volume is set higher than the upper limit, and when the upper limit of the normal volume is the same as the maximum volume, Although the upper limit (maximum volume) is set to the error volume, the error volume for at least a part of the hall setting value may be higher than the maximum volume in the normal volume.

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

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

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

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

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

  The volume adjustment notification period is started not only when the volume operation means 34 is operated but also when the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated, and the volume adjustment notification image PV is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66. Is also good.

  In the embodiment, the light amount is not provided with an operation means such as the volume control knob 99, and can be adjusted only by operating the light amount operation means 35. The light amount adjusting knob (instep operating means) and the light amount operating means 35 disposed on the rear side of the main body 1 may be configured to be adjustable. In other words, all of the above description relating to the volume can be read as the light amount. In this case, a light amount adjustment knob may be provided separately from the volume adjustment knob 99, or the volume adjustment knob 99 and the light amount adjustment knob may be shared. In the case where a light amount adjustment knob is provided separately from the volume adjustment knob 99, the number of levels of the hall setting value may be different. Further, the number of levels of the player set value may be different depending on the volume and the light amount.

  Regarding the volume table described in FIG. 12 and the like, the minimum value selectable by the player for each hall setting value is set to the same value for each hall setting value, and the player can select the selected hall setting value. By making the amount of change in the set value different, each upper limit value was made to be different. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after setting the minimum value that can be selected by the player for each hall set value to a different value, The upper limit value may be set to be different by making the change amount of the set value selectable by the player the same according to the selected hall set value.

  With respect to the error sound volume table described in FIG. 34 and the like, the value selected based on the hall setting value is one type, but is not limited thereto, and the error sound volume can be set to a plurality of values. The table may be referred to. In this case, the plurality of values that can be selected based on one hall setting value are all set to the same value, so that the player operates the front operation means during the error, thereby referring to the error sound volume table. Even if the destination is changed, since the values to be selected are all the same, the actual output volume is not changed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the output volume during the error notification from being changed by the player. Further, when the reference destination of the error sound volume table is changed by operating the volume adjustment knob 99, different values are selected before and after the change. Will be changed. Thus, the output sound volume during the error notification can be changed by the hall employee. Further, when the reference of the error sound volume table is changed by operating the volume adjusting knob 99, the error sound volume table is changed so that the same value is selected before and after the change. By setting the value, the output sound volume during the error notification may not be changed by the hall employee.

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

  With respect to the volume adjustment notification image PV described in FIG. 26 and the like, there are a bar (volume display graphic) indicating the current volume value, a bar indicating a selectable range, and a bar indicating a non-selectable range. It is desirable to set the display priority so as to be on the front side of the effect display and symbol display related to the game. In addition, at least for the bar indicating the current volume value, the display priority may be set higher than the effect display or symbol display related to the game, and a bar indicating the selectable range and a bar indicating the non-selectable range may be set. May set the display priority to be lower than the effect display and the symbol display related to the game. Also, the configuration may be reversed. Also, a bar indicating an unselectable range is set to be on the front side of the effect display or the symbol display, and at least one of the bar indicating the current volume value and the bar indicating the selectable range is displayed as an effect related to the game. The display priority may be set to be lower than that of the symbol display.

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

  The effect control means may include a storage area (hard Vol) for storing a volume value based on the volume adjustment knob 99 and a storage area (soft Vol) for storing a volume value based on the operation of the volume operation means 34. Good. These store the setting values selected from the volume table described above. The volume value based on the volume control knob 99 is a predetermined value selected from the volume table based on the above-described initial position, and the volume value based on the operation of the volume operation means 34 is based on the operation of the player. This is a predetermined value selected from the table.

  By the way, in each embodiment described later, it is preferable to use a volume table in which each upper limit is set as an initial position as an initial position set according to the position of the volume adjustment knob 99. There is no limitation. Further, the volume value based on the volume operation means 34 is set to a predetermined value selected from the volume table based on the initial position. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A configuration may be such that a predetermined value is obtained from the error table in accordance with the position, and the predetermined value is stored in a storage area (hard Vol) for storing a volume value based on the volume adjustment knob 99.

  First, when the power is turned on, predetermined values corresponding to the position of the volume control knob 99 are stored in the storage area (hard Vol) and the storage area (soft Vol), respectively. Then, based on a predetermined value stored in the storage area (soft volume), a storage area (soft volume) for storing a total volume used for determining a final output sound is stored in the storage area (soft volume). ) Is stored. In this way, the initialization processing for setting the predetermined value in each storage area when the power is turned on is performed.

  When the initial setting process ends, thereafter, a monitoring process of periodically comparing and monitoring the position of the volume adjustment knob 99 and the contents of the storage area (hard Vol) is performed. In this monitoring process, if the position of the volume adjustment knob 99 matches the content of the storage area (hard Vol), the monitoring process ends. If not, it is determined that the volume adjustment knob 99 has been operated. The predetermined value corresponding to the position of the changed volume control knob 99 is stored in the storage area (hard Vol) and the storage area (soft Vol), respectively. Subsequently, a new predetermined value is stored in a storage area (total volume storage area) for storing a total volume used for determining a final output sound based on the value of the storage area (soft Vol) after the change. It is memorized. Through a series of these processes, when the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated, the output sound emitted from the gaming machine is changed.

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

  Next, an error sound having a higher priority than the sound related to the game (not limited to the one for notifying the abnormality of the gaming machine, but also includes, for example, a RAM clear notification, a backup restoration notification, a setting change notification, a setting confirmation notification, etc.) is output. The error notification process in the case will be described.

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

  Here, an embodiment when a specific error occurs will be described. For example, when a specific error 1 (e.g., a movable body error) has occurred, the fact that an error has occurred is notified by using a sound / lamp / display unit of the gaming machine. At this time, the effect control means refers to the error flag indicating the error state and executes the notification using the sound / lamp / display means. ), The value stored in the storage area (hard Vol) is stored in the storage area (total volume storage area) for storing the total volume. Thus, during the occurrence of an error, the total volume is determined based on the value stored in the storage area (hard Vol) instead of the storage area (soft Vol). This is determined based on a predetermined value corresponding to the position of the adjustment knob 99. With this configuration, the output volume during the occurrence of an error can be adjusted / changed with the volume adjustment knob 99, and the hall employee can adjust / change the output volume during the occurrence of the error. In addition, since the predetermined value stored in the storage area (software Vol) is not referred to during the occurrence of the error, even if the volume operation means 34 is operated by the player, the storage area ( The total volume is determined based on the value stored in the storage area (hard Vol) irrespective of whether the value of the “soft Vol” has been changed (may or may not be changed). Therefore, the value of the storage area (total volume storage area) is not changed. As a result, it is possible to intentionally lower the output volume during the occurrence of an error and to prevent an act of making it difficult to detect an illegal act.

  In this case, it is desirable that the volume control notification image PV is not displayed on the display unit even when the player operates the volume control unit 34 during an error. In addition, the volume adjustment notification image PV may be displayed, and the adjustment content of the volume adjustment notification image PV may be changed by the operation of the player. In this case, the volume adjustment notification image PV is used. It is desirable that the adjustment content is not reflected in the actual output volume.

  In this case, the light amount may be adjusted by the player. However, it is desirable that the luminance of the light emitting pattern according to the game effect can be adjusted, but the luminance of the light emitting pattern according to the error cannot be adjusted. During the error notification, the light amount adjustment by the player may be disabled.

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

Next, a case where a specific error 2 (eg, a door opening error) has occurred will be described (the same portions as those in the case of the specific error 1 described above will be omitted, and different portions will be mainly described).
When a door opening error occurs, the machine is notified of an error state by using a sound, a lamp, and a display unit of the gaming machine, but a specific error 2 (eg, door opening error) is an error caused by a sound. The notification ends at a predetermined timing, the error notification by the display means ends at the timing of the event (here, the door is closed) that is an error target, and the error notification by the lamp is the event that is the target of the error (here, the door is closed). Is completed at a predetermined timing (after 30 seconds) after the completion of the process.

  (Pattern 1) At a predetermined timing to end error notification by sound, the effect control means uses the presence / absence of error sound output as a trigger and stores the value stored in the storage area (soft Vol) instead of the storage area (hard Vol). Is stored in a storage area for storing the total volume (total volume storage area). Further, the volume adjustment notification image PV is not displayed until a predetermined timing at which the error notification by sound is finished, and can be displayed at a predetermined timing at which the error notification by sound is finished (display is performed when an adjustment operation is performed by the player). Performed or intentionally displayed). Here, as a modification example in which the volume adjustment notification image PV is not displayed, a configuration similar to the content of the volume adjustment notification image PV described in the specific error 1 (example: movable body error) described above may be used.

  Further, the volume adjustment by the volume adjustment knob 99 and the volume adjustment by operating the volume operation means 34 may have the same configuration as that described in the above specific error 1 (eg, movable body error).

  (Pattern 2) At a predetermined timing at which the event to be erroneous (here, the door closed) ends, the effect control means uses the detection of the event to be erroneous (here, the door closed) as a trigger to trigger the storage area ( The value stored in the storage area (soft Vol) instead of the hard volume is stored in the storage area (total volume storage area) for storing the total volume.

  Further, the volume adjustment notification image PV is not displayed until the predetermined timing at which the error target event (here, the door closing) ends, and the predetermined timing at which the error target event (here, the door closing) ends. May be displayed (displayed or intentionally displayed when an adjustment operation is performed by the player). Here, as a modification example in which the volume adjustment notification image PV is not displayed, a configuration similar to the content of the volume adjustment notification image PV described in the specific error 1 (example: movable body error) described above may be used. Further, the volume adjustment by the volume adjustment knob 99 and the volume adjustment by operating the volume operation means 34 may have the same configuration as that described in the above specific error 1 (eg, movable body error).

  (Pattern 3) The effect control means determines that the error flag is turned off at a predetermined timing (30 seconds later) after the event (here, the door is closed) in which the error notification by the lamp is an error target ends. , The value stored in the storage area (soft Vol), not the storage area (hard Vol), is stored in the storage area (total volume storage area) for storing the total volume.

  In addition, the error notification by the lamp is such that the volume adjustment notification image PV is not displayed until a predetermined timing (after 30 seconds) from the end of the event (here, the door closing) which is the target of the error, and the error notification by the lamp is performed. Can be displayed at a predetermined timing (after 30 seconds) from the end of the event (here, the door is closed) subject to the error (display or intentional display when there is an adjustment operation by the player) You may make it become. Here, as a modification example in which the volume adjustment notification image PV is not displayed, a configuration similar to the content of the volume adjustment bar described in the specific error 1 (example: movable body error) described above may be used. Further, the volume adjustment by the volume adjustment knob 99 and the volume adjustment by operating the volume operation means 34 may have the same configuration as that described in the above specific error 1 (eg, movable body error). In these cases, the light amount may be adjusted by the player. However, it is preferable that the luminance of the light emitting pattern according to the game effect can be adjusted, but the luminance of the light emitting pattern according to the error cannot be adjusted. During the error notification, the light amount adjustment by the player may be disabled.

  Next, a case where a specific error 3 (eg, RAM clear notification) has occurred will be described (the description of the same parts as in the case of the specific errors 1 and 2 described above will be omitted, and description of different parts will be mainly performed. ). Further, the present embodiment may be applied to one or both of the notification when the RAM is cleared after performing the setting change process and the notification when the RAM is cleared without performing the setting change process. Good.

  The effect control means performs the above-described initialization processing when the power of the gaming machine is turned on. Then, when the power is turned on with the RAM clear, then, using the sound / lamp / display means of the gaming machine, it is notified that the RAM has been cleared. In addition, an initialization operation of the movable body is executed. At this time, the effect control means executes the same processing as the above-described specific error 1 with ON of an error flag (a RAM clear notification flag may be prepared) as a trigger. Further, the same processing as that of the above-described specific error 1 is executed with the OFF of the error flag (a RAM clear notification flag may be prepared) as a trigger.

  (Pattern 1) During the RAM clear notification, the volume control by the switch on the back side may be enabled, and the volume control by the operation of the front operation means may be disabled. The volume adjustment bar may have the same content as the specific error 1 described above.

  (Pattern 2) During the RAM clear notification, the volume adjustment by the volume adjustment knob 99 is enabled, and the volume adjustment by the operation of the volume operation means 34 is disabled at least until the initialization of the movable body ends. Is also good. Also, the volume adjustment notification image PV may be configured to be non-displayed at least until the initialization of the movable body is completed, and may be displayed thereafter. The content related to non-display and the content related to displayability may be the same as the specific error 1 described above.

  (Pattern 3) During the RAM clear notification, the volume may be adjusted by the volume adjustment knob 99 and the volume adjustment by operating the volume operation means 34. Further, the volume adjustment notification image PV may be configured to be displayed. The contents relating to the display enablement may be the same as the contents of the specific error 1 described above.

  In these cases, the light amount adjustment by the player may be enabled even during the RAM clear notification. However, it is preferable that the brightness of the light emitting pattern according to the game effect can be adjusted, but the brightness of the light emitting pattern according to the RAM clear notification cannot be adjusted. Further, during the RAM clear notification, the light amount adjustment by the player may be disabled.

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

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

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, the value stored in the storage area (soft Vol) is stored in the storage area (total volume storage area) for storing the total volume even during an error. Is operated, the position of the volume adjustment knob 99 is different from the value stored in the storage area (hard Vol), so a new predetermined value is stored in the storage area (hard Vol) and the storage area (software). Vol). As a result, the new predetermined value stored in the storage area (soft Vol) is stored in the storage area (total volume storage area). The audio output volume can be adjusted / changed. Further, during the error notification, the output volume of the sound related to the error may not be adjusted / changed even if the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated.

  Also, during the error notification, the light amount adjustment by the player may be enabled. However, it is preferable that the luminance of the light emitting pattern according to the game effect can be adjusted, but the luminance of the light emitting pattern according to the error cannot be adjusted. During the error notification, the light amount adjustment by the player may be disabled.

  Next, a case where a specific error 2 (eg, a door opening error) has occurred will be described (the same portions as those in the case of the specific error 1 described above will be omitted, and different portions will be mainly described). When a door opening error occurs, the machine is notified of an error state by using a sound, a lamp, and a display unit of the gaming machine, but a specific error 2 (eg, door opening error) is an error caused by a sound. The notification ends at a predetermined timing, the error notification by the display means ends at the timing of the event (here, the door is closed) that is an error target, and the error notification by the lamp is the event that is the target of the error (here, the door is closed). Is completed at a predetermined timing (after 30 seconds) after the completion of the process.

  (Pattern 1) The effect control means is configured to disable the volume adjustment by the volume operation means 34, triggered by turning on an error flag indicating that an error has occurred. Further, at a predetermined timing when the error notification by sound is finished, the presence or absence of the error sound output is used as a trigger so that the volume can be adjusted by the volume operation means 34.

  Further, the volume adjustment notification image PV of the display means is not displayed until a predetermined timing for ending the error notification by sound, and can be displayed at a predetermined timing for ending the error notification by sound (when an adjustment operation is performed by the player). May be displayed or intentionally displayed). In addition, the volume adjustment notification image PV may be displayed, and the adjustment content of the volume adjustment notification image PV may be changed by the operation of the player. In this case, the volume adjustment notification image PV is used. It is desirable that the adjustment content is not reflected in the actual output volume.

  Further, during the error notification, the output volume of the sound related to the error may not be adjusted / changed even if the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated. Also, during the error notification, the light amount adjustment by the player may be enabled. However, it is preferable that the luminance of the light emitting pattern according to the game effect can be adjusted, but the luminance of the light emitting pattern according to the error cannot be adjusted. During the error notification, the light amount adjustment by the player may be disabled.

  (Pattern 2) The effect control means is configured to disable the volume adjustment by the front operation means, triggered by turning on an error flag indicating that an error has occurred.

  Furthermore, at a predetermined timing at which the event to be erred (here, the door is closed) ends, the volume can be adjusted by the volume operation means 34 by using the detection of the event to be erroneous (here, the door closed) as a trigger. It is constituted so that it may become.

  Until a predetermined timing at which an error target event (here, door closing) ends, the volume adjustment notification image PV of the display means is not displayed, and the error target event (here, door closing) ends. The display may be performed at a predetermined timing (display is performed or intentionally displayed when an adjustment operation is performed by the player). In addition, the volume adjustment notification image PV may be displayed, and the adjustment content of the volume adjustment notification image PV may be changed by the operation of the player. In this case, the volume adjustment notification image PV is used. It is desirable that the adjustment content is not reflected in the actual output volume.

  Further, during the error notification, the output volume of the sound related to the error may not be adjusted / changed even if the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated. Also, during the error notification, the light amount adjustment by the player may be enabled. However, it is preferable that the luminance of the light emitting pattern according to the game effect can be adjusted, but the luminance of the light emitting pattern according to the error cannot be adjusted. During the error notification, the light amount adjustment by the player may be disabled.

  (Pattern 3) The effect control means determines that the error flag is turned off at a predetermined timing (30 seconds later) after the event (here, the door is closed) in which the error notification by the lamp is an error target ends. Trigger is used to disable volume adjustment by the volume operation means 34. Further, the error notification by the lamp is triggered by turning off the error flag at a predetermined timing (after 30 seconds) from the end of the event (here, the door closing) in which the error is to be performed. It is configured so that the volume can be adjusted by using.

  In addition, the error notification by the lamp is such that the sound volume adjustment notification image PV of the display means is not displayed until a predetermined timing (after 30 seconds) from the end of the event (here, the door closing) which is the target of the error, and the lamp is used. The error notification can be displayed at a predetermined timing (after 30 seconds) after an error target event (here, the door is closed) is completed (displayed when an adjustment operation is performed by a player or intentionally performed). (Displayed). In addition, the volume adjustment notification image PV may be displayed, and the adjustment content of the volume adjustment notification image PV may be changed by the operation of the player. In this case, the volume adjustment notification image PV is used. It is desirable that the adjustment content is not reflected in the actual output volume.

  Further, during the error notification, the output volume of the sound related to the error may not be adjusted / changed even if the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated. Also, during the error notification, the light amount adjustment by the player may be enabled. However, it is preferable that the luminance of the light emitting pattern according to the game effect can be adjusted, but the luminance of the light emitting pattern according to the error cannot be adjusted. During the error notification, the light amount adjustment by the player may be disabled.

  Next, a case where a specific error 3 (eg, RAM clear notification) has occurred will be described (the description of the same parts as in the case of the specific errors 1 and 2 described above will be omitted, and description of different parts will be mainly performed. ). Further, the present embodiment may be applied to one or both of the notification when the RAM is cleared after performing the setting change process and the notification when the RAM is cleared without performing the setting change process. Good.

  The effect control means performs the above-described initialization processing when the power of the gaming machine is turned on. Then, when the power is turned on with the RAM clear, then, using the sound / lamp / display means of the gaming machine, it is notified that the RAM has been cleared. In addition, an initialization operation of the movable body is executed.

  (Pattern 1) The effect control means is configured to disable the volume adjustment by the volume operation means 34 with an ON of an error flag (a RAM clear notification flag may be prepared) as a trigger.

  Further, the sound volume can be adjusted by the sound volume operation means 34, triggered by turning off the error flag (a RAM clear notification flag may be prepared). In addition, during the RAM clear notification, the volume adjustment notification image PV of the display means is not displayed, and can be displayed at the timing when the RAM clear notification ends (display is performed when an adjustment operation is performed by the player or intentionally). (Displayed). In addition, the volume adjustment notification image PV may be displayed, and the adjustment content of the volume adjustment notification image PV may be changed by the operation of the player. In this case, the volume adjustment notification image PV is used. It is desirable that the adjustment content is not reflected in the actual output volume.

  Further, during the RAM clear notification, the output volume of the sound related to the error may not be adjusted / changed even if the volume adjustment knob 99 is operated. Further, the light amount adjustment by the player may be enabled during the RAM clear notification. However, it is preferable that the luminance of the light emitting pattern according to the game effect can be adjusted, but the luminance of the light emitting pattern according to the error cannot be adjusted. During the error notification, the light amount adjustment by the player may be disabled.

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

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

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

  In the above-described embodiment, during error notification, the sound related to the error notification is configured so that the sound volume cannot be adjusted by operating the volume operation unit 34. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that it may be adjustable. In this case, the volume may be adjusted in a plurality of stages, but the sound related to the error sound may not be muted.

  Further, regarding the sound during the error notification, the range in which the volume can be adjusted by the volume adjustment knob 99 and the range in which the volume can be adjusted by operating the volume operation means 34 may be made different. In this case, the range in which the volume can be adjusted by the volume adjustment knob 99 may be made larger than the range in which the volume can be adjusted by operating the volume operation means 34, or vice versa. Further, in the sound volume adjustment by the sound volume adjustment knob 99, the sound during the error notification may be muted. In that case, the sound during error notification may not be muted by operation of the volume operation means 34.

  Also, depending on the type of error, the volume can be adjusted by the volume adjustment knob 99, the volume can be adjusted by operating the volume operation means 34, and the volume can be adjusted by operating the volume adjustment knob 99 and the volume operation means 34 depending on the type of error. It is also possible to configure such that each of which can adjust the volume is set. For example, a launch notification that notifies a launch position of a game ball, a launch position warning notification that warns an accurate launch position when a launch operation of a game ball is performed in a direction that is not an appropriate launch position, In the case of an error notification in which the player contributes to the occurrence / cancellation of an error, such as a notification of a tray full state that informs that the payout operation of the game ball cannot be executed because the bowl part storing the ball is full. May be configured so that the volume can be adjusted by operating the volume operation means 34. Further, the volume may be adjusted by operating the volume adjustment knob 99 and the volume operation means 34 depending on the type of error.

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

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

  In addition, for the predetermined notification that is performed when the power is turned on, such as the RAM clear notification, the notification during the setting change, the notification during the setting confirmation, and the backup recovery notification, the volume may be adjusted by the volume adjustment knob 99. The volume may be adjusted by operating the volume adjustment knob 99 and the volume operation means 34, or the volume may not be adjusted.

  When the non-gaming state continues for a predetermined time, in the case of a gaming machine that performs a demo screen display, when the volume is adjusted by operating the volume operation means 34 in the non-gaming state, the game screen display is started until the demonstration screen display is started. You may comprise so that the count of predetermined time may be cleared. Further, in this case, when the volume is adjusted by the volume adjustment knob 99, the count of the predetermined time until the demonstration screen is displayed may not be cleared.

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

  Further, the present invention can be similarly applied to a game machine other than a ball game machine such as a slot machine, in addition to various ball game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.

34 Volume operation means (Otsu operation means)
99 Volume control knob (Instep operation means)
106 volume setting means (predetermined value setting means)

Claims (1)

Instep operating means arranged on the rear side of the main body and capable of performing a selection operation regarding an instep of a plurality of stages,
A second operation means which is arranged on the front side of the main body and is capable of selecting and operating a plurality of levels of a second value from a lower limit value to an upper limit value ;
A gaming machine comprising: a predetermined value setting means capable of setting a predetermined value based on the instep value obtained by the instep operating means and the second value obtained by the second step operating means,
The first upper predetermined value is set when the upper Party B value is selected by the operation of the first upper value is selected and the Otsu operation means by the operation of the upper operation means,
The first predetermined value is set when the first Party B value one step smaller than the upper limit Otsu value by the operation of the first upper value is selected and the Otsu operation means is selected by the operation of the upper operation means,
A second predetermined value is set when the first instep value is selected by the operation of the instep operating means and a second value in the first step is smaller than the first value by the operation of the instep operation means. ,
The second upper predetermined value is set when the upper Party B value is selected by the operation of the second upper value is selected and the Otsu operation means by the operation of the upper operation means,
A third predetermined value is set when the second upper value is selected by the operation of the first operation unit and the first second value is selected by the operation of the second operation unit;
A fourth predetermined value is set when the second instep value is selected by the operation of the instep operation means and the second instep value is selected by the operation of the instep operation means;
The first predetermined value and the third predetermined value , and the second predetermined value and the fourth predetermined value are respectively the same,
The amount of change of the second upper limit predetermined value with respect to the third predetermined value is the same as the amount of change of the third predetermined value with respect to the fourth predetermined value,
A gaming machine , wherein the amount of change of the first upper limit predetermined value with respect to the first predetermined value is smaller than the amount of change of the first predetermined value with respect to the second predetermined value .