JP5316586B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for simply controlling volume in a game machine to control volume by rotary-operating an operation part. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a sound output means for outputting arbitrary sound; a volume control means which has an rotary-operable operation part and controls output volume of the sound output means in accordance with an operation position when the operation part is rotary-operated; and a sound output control means for setting output volume of the sound output means in accordance with the operation position of the operation part of the volume control means and controlling sound output from the sound output means. In the game machine, when an operation position of the operation part of the volume control means is changed, operation sound showing the fact that the volume control means has been rotary-operated is output by the sound output means in volume corresponding to the operation position of the operation part of the volume control means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and in particular, a game machine called a pachinko gaming machine such as a so-called seven machine, feathers, or a right-handed machine, a combination-type gaming machine (arranged ball gaming machine) or a so-called pachislot machine. It relates to a machine (cylinder-type game machine).

  In gaming machines, during design fluctuation games and big hit games, etc., sound effects are output from the speakers according to the progress of the production to enhance the gaming interest, and the output volume of the speakers can be adjusted as necessary It can be adjusted by the switch. As such a volume adjustment switch, it is known to use a volume adjustment switch that includes an operation unit that can be rotated by an operator and that can adjust an output volume from a speaker according to an operation position of the operation unit (Patent Document). 1).

JP 2010-264321 A

  When adjusting the speaker volume with the volume control switch when the above sound effect is not output, the game ball is fired, or the glass ball is opened and maintained, and the game ball is forced to enter the start port. The sound volume adjustment switch is operated while confirming the sound volume of the actual sound effect in a state where the sound effect accompanying the progress of the game is output from the speaker, for example, by starting the symbol variation game. For this reason, when adjusting the speaker volume with the volume adjustment switch, an operation for outputting a sound effect is required, and in addition, for example, when a symbol variation game with a long symbol variation time is performed, after the volume adjustment is completed However, an unnecessarily long sound effect is continuously output, and there is a problem that the speaker volume cannot be adjusted smoothly by the volume control switch.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which volume adjustment can be easily performed in a gaming machine in which volume is adjusted by rotating an operation unit.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides:
Audio output means capable of outputting any audio;
An operation unit that can be rotated,
The sound output control means for setting the output volume of the sound output means corresponding to the operation position of the operation unit and controlling the sound output from the sound output means,
As the operation position of the operation unit, a minimum volume position corresponding to the minimum volume output from the audio output unit and a maximum volume position corresponding to the maximum volume output from the audio output unit are arranged adjacent to each other. And
The audio output control means includes
When the operation unit is rotated in one direction from the minimum volume position to the maximum volume position, the output volume of the audio output unit is increased, and the operation unit is changed from the maximum volume position to the minimum volume position. When the rotation operation is performed in the other direction toward the lower the output volume of the audio output means,
When the operation unit is rotated, an operation sound indicating that the operation unit is rotated is output at a volume corresponding to the operation position of the operation unit,
When the operation unit reaches the minimum volume position as a result of being rotated from the maximum volume position in the one direction, or as a result of the operation unit being rotated from the minimum volume position to the other direction, the maximum volume When the position is reached,
Within the operation range from the minimum volume position to the maximum volume position in one direction, the output volume of the audio output means is set to the operation unit over a predetermined time longer than that in the case where the rotation operation is performed in one direction or the other direction. It is characterized by changing to the volume corresponding to the operation position .

  According to the present invention, even when the sound volume is adjusted in a state where no sound is output, the game ball is forced to start at the starting port to adjust the sound volume, thereby forcibly starting the symbol variation game. There is no need to generate sound effects. The output sound volume of the sound output means can be grasped by the change in sound volume according to the operation position of the operation sound generated with the rotation operation of the operation unit. As a result, it becomes possible to easily adjust the output volume of the audio output means by operating the operation unit.

  In addition, it is structurally permitted that the operation unit is operated to the minimum volume position without passing through the intermediate volume position where the intermediate volume between the maximum volume and the minimum volume is passed after the maximum volume position. However, when the operation unit is operated to the minimum volume position following the maximum volume position, the software can change the output volume of the audio output means from the maximum volume to the minimum volume or from the minimum volume to the maximum volume. This is prevented by the above process. As a result, the output volume of the audio output means suddenly changes from the maximum volume to the minimum volume, or the output volume of the audio output means increases from the minimum volume to the maximum without providing a stopper or the like that restricts rotation of the operation unit that can be rotated. The problem of sudden changes in volume can be avoided. In addition, the operation sound output with the rotation operation can be stopped when a predetermined time elapses from the output of the operation sound.

  Note that “the minimum volume position and the maximum volume position are arranged next to each other” means that the volume between the minimum volume and the maximum volume is between the minimum volume position and the maximum volume position, as will be described in detail later. This means that there is no volume position (intermediate volume position) to be set. That is, if the rotation continues in the direction of the maximum volume position from the minimum volume position through the intermediate volume position, the volume setting position next to the maximum volume position is the minimum volume position.

In addition, the gaming machine of another invention related to the present invention is:
The audio output control means maintains the output volume of the audio output means at the maximum volume when the operation unit reaches the minimum volume position as a result of the rotation operation in the one direction from the maximum volume position. In addition, when the operation unit reaches the maximum volume position as a result of the rotation operation from the minimum volume position in the other direction, the output volume of the audio output unit is maintained at the minimum volume. .

  In this way, when the operation unit is operated to the minimum volume position following the maximum volume position, the output volume of the audio output means is the operation position (volume setting position) before the operation unit is operated to the minimum volume position. By maintaining the maximum volume corresponding to a certain maximum volume position, it is possible to avoid a problem that the output volume of the audio output means suddenly changes from the maximum volume to the minimum volume. Further, when the operation unit is operated to the maximum volume position following the minimum volume position, the output volume of the audio output means corresponds to the minimum volume position that is the operation position before the operation unit is operated to the maximum volume position. By maintaining the minimum volume, it is possible to avoid a problem that the output volume of the audio output means suddenly changes from the minimum volume to the maximum volume. In addition, since the maximum volume or the minimum volume is maintained (the volume does not change even if the operation is performed), the operator recognizes that the operation position has already reached the maximum volume position or the minimum volume position. be able to.

In addition, the gaming machine of another invention related to the present invention is:
The audio output control unit is configured to operate the operation unit again to the maximum volume position when the operation unit reaches the minimum volume position as a result of the rotation operation in the one direction from the maximum volume position. When the operation unit reaches the maximum volume position as a result of rotating the operation unit in the other direction from the minimum volume position while maintaining the output volume of the audio output means at the maximum volume, The output volume of the audio output means is maintained at the minimum volume until the minimum volume position is operated again.

  Thus, when the operation unit reaches the minimum volume position as a result of the rotation operation in one direction from the maximum volume position, the operation position (volume setting position) before the operation unit is operated to the minimum volume position. By operating (returning) to the maximum volume position, the process of maintaining the output volume of the audio output means at the maximum volume is canceled, and the output volume of the audio output means corresponds to the operation position of the operation unit. it can. Further, when the operation unit reaches the maximum volume position as a result of the rotation operation from the minimum volume position in the other direction, the minimum operation position (volume setting position) before the operation unit is operated to the maximum volume position By operating (returning) to the volume position, the process of maintaining the output volume of the audio output means at the minimum volume is released, and the output volume of the audio output means can be made to correspond to the operation position of the operation unit. . As a result, the problem that the output volume of the audio output means suddenly changes from the maximum volume to the minimum volume is avoided, and the volume can be adjusted again.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
An error notification means for notifying that an error relating to the rotation operation of the operation unit has occurred;
The error notification unit is configured to rotate the operation unit from the minimum volume position to the other direction when the operation unit reaches the minimum volume position as a result of the rotation operation from the maximum volume position to the one direction. As a result, when reaching the maximum volume position, start error notification,
When the operation unit has reached the operation position before the error notification, or when the predetermined time has elapsed and the output volume is changed to a volume corresponding to the current operation position, the error notification is terminated. It is characterized by.

  Thereby, it can be easily recognized that the operation unit has been operated beyond the normal operation range (appropriate operation range). Further, by notifying that there is a discrepancy between the currently output volume and the operation position, the operator operates the operation unit based on this notification, and the output volume of the audio output means and the operation It is possible to match the operation position of the part. For example, the output sound volume and the operation position can be matched by rotating the operation unit in one direction opposite to the one direction until the error notification ends in a state where the error notification is generated.

In addition, the gaming machine of another invention related to the present invention is:
The sound output control means outputs a sound effect on production with the progress of the game from the sound output means and outputs the operation sound using the same sound as the sound effect, and outputs the operation sound. The output of the operation sound is stopped when a predetermined time elapses.

  Thus, the volume can be adjusted while confirming how the volume of the sound effect that is actually desired to be adjusted changes due to the rotation operation of the operation unit of the volume adjusting means. Moreover, since the output of the operation sound is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed after the operation sound starts to be output, it is possible to prevent a problem (such as reaching) that the sound continues to be output unnecessarily for a long time. An example of the predetermined time is about 3 to 5 seconds. The predetermined time may be measured from the start of operation sound output, or may be measured from the start of operation sound output of a new volume (when the volume is changed). Examples of the sound effect include a symbol variation sound output when the symbol fluctuates and a jackpot sound output during the jackpot.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention described above, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of easily adjusting the volume in the gaming machine that adjusts the volume by rotating the operation unit.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view which shows schematic structure of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of an electronic controller. It is a block diagram which shows the structure centering on a sub control part. (A) is a front view of the volume adjustment switch, (b) is a perspective view of the volume adjustment switch, and (c) is a chart showing the relationship between the operation position of the volume adjustment switch and the volume. It is a flowchart which shows the volume setting process of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the volume setting process of 2nd Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure centering on a sub control part.

(First embodiment)
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a gaming machine) of a type (so-called “seven machine type”) in which a jackpot game is stopped and displayed in response to the end of the special symbol variation display, and the jackpot game is started as a trigger. Examples to which the present invention is applied will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the front portion of the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a middle frame 3, a front frame 4, an upper plate portion 5, a lower plate portion 6, a locking device 9, a game board 20, and the like. In FIG. 1, detailed illustration of the game board 20 is omitted. Further, the middle frame 3 is not clearly shown in FIG. 1 because the front frame 4 and the like are arranged on the front side.

  The outer frame 2 is a wooden plate-like body assembled into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The middle frame 3 is made of plastic and constitutes the main body frame of the gaming machine 1. The middle frame 3 is fitted inside the outer frame 2 and is pivotally supported at the left end so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. The middle frame 3 includes a frame body portion that occupies about 2/3 of the upper side and a lower plate portion that occupies about 1/3 of the lower side. The game board 20 and the front frame 4 are provided so as to overlap each other on the front side of the frame body part, and the upper plate part 5 and the lower plate part 6 are provided on the front side of the lower plate part. Note that the game board 20 is detachably attached to the frame body portion (the middle frame 3). The lower plate portion is provided with a launcher unit (not shown) constituting launching means for launching a game ball onto the game board 20, and a ball feeder (not shown) for supplying the game ball to the launcher unit.

  The front frame 4 is disposed on the front side of the middle frame 3 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 3 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 4 is made of plastic, and a circular opening 4a is formed in order to make the board surface of the game board 20 arranged on the back side visible. A substantially rectangular transparent plate frame (not shown) including a transparent plate such as a glass plate corresponding to the opening 4a is attached to the back surface of the front frame 4. Lamps such as LEDs (not shown) are provided around the game board 20 in the front frame 4. These lamps are turned on / off or blinking according to the progress of the game in order to enhance the game effect.

  The upper plate part 5 is provided on the lower side of the front frame 4 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 3 so as to be opened and closed. The upper dish part 5 includes a dish outer edge part 5a, a discharge port 5b for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1, and a ball release button 5c for discharging the game balls of the upper dish part 5 to the lower dish part 6. It has. An effect button 5d (operation means), a ball lending button 5e, and the like are provided on the upper surface of the dish outer edge portion 5a.

  The lower plate part 6 is provided below the upper plate part 5. A discharge port 6 a for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1 to the lower plate portion 6 is provided in the approximate center of the lower plate portion 6. An ashtray 7 is provided at the left end of the lower dish portion 6. At the right end of the lower plate part 6, a launching handle 8 is provided for a player to operate a launching device unit (not shown). The firing handle 8 is provided with a touch switch 8a as contact detection means for detecting that the player is touching. On the left side surface of the launch handle 8, a launch stop switch 8b that is operated by the player to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball is disposed.

  The locking device 9 is provided at the center of the right end of the middle frame 3 and is used to lock the front frame 4 when it is closed.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 is provided with speakers 10a to 10d for generating sound effects and the like corresponding to the gaming state. The speakers 10 a to 10 d are composed of upper speakers 10 a and 10 b provided at the upper part of the gaming machine 1 and lower speakers 10 c and 10 d provided at the lower part of the gaming machine 1. Further, a prepaid card unit 13 (CR unit) is mounted on the left side of the gaming machine 1.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 20 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 20. The game board 20 is a substantially rectangular wooden plate-like body and is detachably attached to the middle frame 3, and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular gaming area 21 is formed in the gaming board 20 by an outer rail 22 and an inner rail 23 provided on the surface of the gaming board 20. In the game area 21, there are a central device 24, a normal symbol operating gate 27, a starting port 28, a big winning device (special electric accessory) 33, a left winning port 34, 35, a right winning port 36, 37, and a first decoration device. 50, game devices such as the second decoration device 60 are disposed. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, in the game area | region 21, many obstacle nails are arrange | positioned in consideration of the positional balance with each game device.

  The central device 24 is arranged at a substantially central portion of the game area 21 and is provided with a symbol display device 25. In this embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the symbol display device 25. In the display area of the symbol display device 25, normal symbols and special symbols are displayed (variable display, stop display) and other effects are displayed.

  The big winning device 33 is arranged below the central device 24 in the game area 21. The first decoration device 50 is arranged on the left side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, the second decoration device 60 is arranged on the right side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, and the decoration devices 50, 60 are so-called side. Make up decorations. The first decoration device 50 has unitized left winning ports 34 and 35, and the second decoration device 60 has unitized right winning ports 36 and 37.

  The normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the left side of the central device 24. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol starts to be changed.

  The start port 28 is provided below the central position of the central device 24. The starting port 28 has two entrance ports 28a and 28b arranged in the vertical direction. The upper start port 28a is always open, and the lower start port 28b is a so-called tulip type so that a pair of wing piece portions 28c are opened and closed on the left and right. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a combination of symbols, the wing piece portion 28c is opened and the lower start port 28b is opened. That is, the lower start port 28b functions as an ordinary electric accessory.

  When the pair of wing piece portions 28c of the starting opening 28 are opened to the left and right, the lower side entry port 28c is in an open state in which the possibility of entering a game ball is increased, and the pair of wing piece portions 28c are erected. In this case, the lower side entrance 28c is in a normal state where the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced. When the game ball enters the start port 28, the symbol variation game in which the special symbol starts to be varied is performed.

  The big prize device 33 is disposed below the start port 28. Here, the special winning device 33 is mainly configured by a special winning opening 33a that is opened in a belt shape and an opening / closing plate 33b that opens and closes the special winning opening 33a. Left winning openings 34 and 35 are provided obliquely above and to the left of the big winning device 33, and right winning openings 36 and 37 are provided obliquely above and to the right of the large winning device 33.

  As a result of the symbol variable game, the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, and the big hit game in which the big prize winning device 33 operates is started. In the big hit game, the big prize device 33 is operated, and the big prize port 33a is opened to enter the game ball receiving state. Then, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 15 prize balls for one entry) are paid out in accordance with the entry of the game balls into the big prize opening 33a. The game ball receiving state of the big winning device 33 is ended when a predetermined end condition is established, and the opened big winning port 33a is closed.

  In the case where one round is from the start to the end of the game ball receiving state, the big hit game is ended by performing a predetermined number of rounds. In the big winning device 33, after a predetermined time has elapsed after the game ball receiving state is finished, the big winning port 33a is opened to enter the game ball receiving state again, and the next round starts. Such a game ball receiving state in which one round is from the opening start to the opening end of the special winning opening 33a is repeated until a predetermined number of continuous rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is ended.

  Next, the electronic control device of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the electronic control device.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the electronic control device includes a main control unit 200 and sub-control units 230, 260, and 280 connected to the main control unit 200. The sub control unit includes a payout control unit (prize ball control unit) 230, a sub control unit 260, and an effect display control unit 280. The main control unit 200 includes a main control board 200a, and the sub control units 230, 260, and 280 include a payout control board 230a, a sub control board 260a, and an effect display control board 280a, respectively, as peripheral control boards. Each of these control boards and other boards (a power board, a relay board, a drive board, a decoration board, an amplifier board, an effect button board, etc.) are arranged on the back side of the gaming machine 1.

  Each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280 is supplied with power from a main power source (not shown). Further, when the power is turned on, a system reset signal is transmitted to each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280. Note that the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a backup power supply unit (not shown) that supplies an operating voltage to the main control unit 200 and the payout control unit 230 when the power is turned off. 200 and RAM data of the payout control unit 230 are held.

  The main control unit 200 constitutes a main control unit that controls the progress of the game. The main control unit 200 transmits a command signal (command data) instructing processing contents to each of the sub control units 230 and 260, and each sub control unit 230, Reference numerals 260 and 280 are configured to perform various controls based on the command signal.

  The CPU 200b of the main control board 200a constituting the main control unit 200 includes a CPU core, a built-in RAM, a built-in ROM and the like, and the operation control of the entire gaming machine 1 using the RAM as a work area by a control program stored in the ROM. (Basic game progress control)

  The payout control board 230a constituting the payout control unit 230 includes a CPU 230b having the same configuration as the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200. To the payout control unit 230, the launch control unit 250, the CR unit 13, and the like are connected. From the main control unit 200 to the payout control unit 230, commands such as a prize ball instruction command for instructing a prize ball payout, a game start permission signal for instructing a game start permission, and various launch control commands are transmitted. Various launch control commands include ball feed permission / prohibition, launch permission / prohibition, game start permission, and the like. When the CPU 230b of the payout control board 230a receives a prize ball instruction command from the main control unit 200, the CPU 230b of a game ball payout device (not shown) provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1 based on the number of prize balls indicated by the command. By paying off the payout motor, game balls are paid out (prize ball payout) for the designated number of prize balls.

  The sub-control unit 260 constitutes sub-control means for controlling various effects executed as the game progresses. The sub-control board 260a is provided with a CPU 260b having a built-in ROM and a built-in RAM. The output port is connected to the main control unit 200. The sub-control unit 260 is configured to control symbol display control using various lamps, voice output control from the speakers 10a to 10d, symbol display by the symbol display device 25, and the like. The speakers 10a to 10d correspond to “audio output means” of the present invention, and the sub-control unit 260 corresponds to “audio output control means” of the present invention.

  The effect display control board 280a of the effect display control unit 280 is provided with arithmetic circuit components (not shown) including a CPU 280b having a built-in ROM and a built-in RAM, an input / output port, a VDP (video display processor), and the like. The port is connected to the sub-control unit 260, and the symbol display device 25 is connected to the effect display control unit 280.

  Various LEDs / lamps 262 are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via a decoration driving board 261, and the various LEDs / lamps 262 are driven by the decoration driving board 261. Speakers 10a to 10d are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via an amplifier board 263, and sound amplified by the amplifier board 263 is output from the speakers 10a to 10d. From the speakers 10a to 10d, as the game progresses, a sound effect on the performance for improving the game entertainment is output. Such a sound effect is output, for example, during a special symbol variation display or a big hit game associated with a game ball entering the start opening 28 (start opening prize).

  In addition, the sub-control unit 260 includes a volume adjustment switch 264 that adjusts the output volume (hereinafter also referred to as “speaker volume”) from the speakers 10 a to 10 d and a volume display device 265 that displays the current output volume. It is connected. Furthermore, the effect button 5d is connected to the sub-control unit 260. The sub-control unit 260 selects / selects lighting / flashing patterns of various LEDs / lamps based on various commands from the main control unit 200 and the production button 5d (reception of a variation pattern designation command, input of a production button operation signal, etc.). An execution process, a selection / output process of sound effect data output from the speakers 10a to 10d, and the like are performed.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the sub-control unit 260 and its peripheral configuration. The CPU 260b of the sub-control unit 260 acquires the volume signal output from the volume adjustment switch 264, sets the volume setting value based on the value indicated by the volume signal, and stores these values in the built-in RAM. The value of the volume signal is a value corresponding to the operation position of the volume adjustment switch 264, and the volume setting value is a value (speaker volume) used when outputting sound from the speakers 10a to 10d. Yes. The volume display device 265 is configured to display the value of the volume setting value, and for example, a 7-segment display device can be used.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control unit 260 is provided with a sound source IC 260c and a sound source ROM 260d. The sound source ROM 260d stores sound data of sound effects that are output as the game progresses. When outputting sound from the speakers 10a to 10d, the CPU 260b of the sub-control unit 260 outputs the sound specifying signal for specifying sound data to be output from the speakers 10a to 10d and the sound data to the sound source IC 260c. A volume designation signal indicating the volume setting value is transmitted. The sound source IC 260c is configured to read out and reproduce the sound data designated by the sound designation signal from the sound data stored in the sound source ROM 260d, and the sound data reproduced by the sound source IC 260c is output from the speakers 10a to 10d. Is done.

  5A is a front view of the volume adjustment switch 264, FIG. 5B is a perspective view of the volume adjustment switch 264, and FIG. 5C is a relationship between the operation position of the volume adjustment switch 264 and the volume. It is a chart which shows. The volume adjustment switch 264 is disposed on the back surface of the game board 20. As shown in FIG. 5A, the volume adjustment switch 264 is configured as a rotary switch and includes a housing 264a and an operation unit 264b. The operation unit 264b can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise with respect to the housing 264a. By rotating the operation unit 264b, the speaker volume can be adjusted in a plurality of stages according to the operation position that is a stop position when the operation unit 264b is rotated.

  The volume adjustment switch 264 of the present embodiment is configured so that 16 operation positions “0” to “F” corresponding to different speaker volumes are set, and the speaker volume can be adjusted to 16 levels. Yes. The volume adjustment switch 264 configured as a rotary switch has operation positions “0” to “F” of the operation unit 264b arranged in a ring shape, and these operation positions “0” to “F” are “0” clockwise. “1”... “E”, “F”. Then, volume signals “0” to “F” corresponding to the operation positions “0” to “F” are output from the volume adjustment switch 264 to the sub-control unit 260. The volume adjustment switch 264 of this embodiment is configured to output a 16-stage volume signal as a digital signal.

  As shown in FIG. 5C, the speaker volume of this embodiment is set to 16 levels between the minimum volume “0” and the maximum volume “100”, and the minimum volume “0” is muted. Yes. The operation positions “0” to “F” of the volume adjustment switch 264 and the speaker volumes “0” to “100” have the correspondence shown in FIG. 5C, and the operation position of the volume adjustment switch 264 “0” is the minimum volume position corresponding to the minimum volume “0”, and the operation position “F” of the volume adjustment switch 264 is the maximum volume position corresponding to the maximum volume “100”.

  The CPU 260b of the sub-control unit 260 operates the volume adjustment switch 264 clockwise or counterclockwise within the operation range (appropriate operation range 264c) from the minimum volume position “0” to the clockwise maximum volume position “F”. In this case, the volume setting value is changed to the value of the volume signal. For example, when the volume setting value is “0” and the operation unit 264 b is operated to the operation position “1” and the volume signal “1” is output from the volume adjustment switch 264, the volume setting value is set to “0”. To “1” which is the value of the volume signal. As described above, as a result of changing the volume setting value, the speaker volume changes. In this embodiment, the volume of the speaker is increased by rotating the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 clockwise from the minimum volume position “0” to the maximum volume position “F”, and the volume adjustment switch 264 is operated. The speaker volume decreases by rotating the unit 264b counterclockwise from the maximum volume position “F” to the minimum volume position “0”. The clockwise direction corresponds to “one direction” of the present invention. The counterclockwise direction is also referred to as “one direction opposite to the direction” or “the other direction”.

  When the sound volume adjustment switch 264 is operated while the sound effect is being output and the sound volume setting value is changed, the sound effect sound volume that is being output changes, and the sound volume adjustment switch 264 is operated while the sound effect is not being output. When the volume setting value is changed, an operation sound corresponding to the volume setting value is output from the speakers 10a to 10d. The operation sound is output only for a short time to indicate to the operator that the volume adjustment switch 264 has been operated and the volume level after the operation (after change). In the present embodiment, the same sound data as the sound effect that is output as the game progresses is used as the operation sound (for example, a sound during symbol variation or a sound during a big hit game).

  As described above, the range from the minimum volume position “0” to the maximum volume position “F” clockwise (appropriate operation range 264 c) is the normal operation range of the volume adjustment switch 264. On the other hand, the operation position of the volume adjustment switch 264 is counterclockwise from the minimum volume position “0” because the minimum volume position “0” and the maximum volume position “F” are continuously arranged adjacent to each other. The range up to the maximum volume position “F” (unsuitable operation range 264d) is an abnormal operation range.

  Specifically, the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 can be operated counterclockwise to operate at the maximum volume position “F” after the minimum volume position “0”, and can be operated at maximum volume by operating clockwise. The minimum volume position “0” can be operated following the position “F”. For this reason, there is a possibility that the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 may be operated to the improper operation range 264d beyond the proper operation range 264c from the minimum sound volume position “0” to the maximum sound volume position “F” due to an erroneous operation.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the operation unit 264b is operated beyond the proper operation range 264c from the minimum volume position “0” to the maximum volume position “F”, that is, the operation unit 264b is operated at the minimum volume position “0”. ”Followed by the maximum volume position“ F ”(when passing from the improper operation range 264d to“ 0 ”→“ F ”), or the maximum volume position“ F ”followed by the minimum. When the volume position is “0” (when passing through the inappropriate operation range 264d and “F” → “0”), the CPU 260b of the sub-control unit 260 has an error due to an erroneous operation. And the error processing is performed so that the speaker volume is not changed to the volume corresponding to the operation position of the operation unit 264b.

  That is, the operation unit 264b does not pass (via) the intermediate volume position “1 to E” set between the minimum volume position “0” and the maximum volume position “F”, and the minimum volume position “0”. Subsequently, when the maximum volume position “F” is operated (when the volume signal changes to “F” after “0”), the CPU 260b of the sub-control unit 260 sets the volume setting value of the volume signal. Error processing is performed to maintain the value “0” without changing to the value “F”. Accordingly, when the operation unit 264b is operated to the maximum volume position “F” following the minimum volume position “0”, the speaker volume changes to the maximum volume “100” corresponding to the operation of the operation unit 264b. The minimum volume “0” is maintained without any change. Further, the CPU 260b of the sub-control unit 260 performs the error processing when the operation unit 264b is operated to the maximum volume position “F” following the minimum volume position “0”, and the volume adjustment switch 264 is operated by the volume display device 265. An error display for notifying that an error has occurred and an error relating to the operation of the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 has occurred is performed. The volume display device 265 corresponds to the “error notification unit” of the present invention. The error display ends when the operation unit 264b is operated to “0” again. When the operator recognizes that the error process has been executed, the operator operates the operation unit 264b to end the error process. It is possible to continue the game with the error processing being executed (while the error notification is being made), but when the power is turned off and the power is turned on again, the error processing is not executed. The volume corresponding to the operation position of H.264b is output.

  For example, when the operation position “4” is operated to minimize the volume and the operation position “0” is erroneously set to the operation position “F”, error processing is executed and the output volume is output. Outputs a volume (0) corresponding to the minimum volume position “0” (in this embodiment, no volume is output due to mute). When the power is kept on, the minimum volume desired by the operator is set, but when the power is turned off and the power is turned on again, the output volume corresponds to the maximum volume position “F”. Volume (100). In this case, it is necessary to readjust the volume after the power is turned on again. In particular, even if you want to set the volume to a low level, the output of the maximum volume may cause problems such as noise (when power is turned on again at midnight due to maintenance, etc.) Because there is also.)

  In addition, error notification means for notifying the occurrence of an error can be provided on the front side (frame, board) of the gaming machine. Since the operation unit 264b is provided on the back side of the gaming machine, the operation unit 264b may be operated by hand in a state where the gaming machine is installed on the island facility. Is likely to occur. For this reason, by providing the error notification means on the front side of the gaming machine, the operator operates the operation unit 264b while looking at the error notification means, and when error processing is executed, the error display ends ( The error process can be easily ended by operating the rotation direction of the operation unit 264b in the reverse direction until the error is canceled.

  Similarly, the operation unit 264b does not pass (via) the intermediate volume position “1 to E” set between the minimum volume position “0” and the maximum volume position “F”, and the maximum volume position “F”. ”Followed by the minimum volume position“ 0 ”(when the value of the volume signal changes to“ 0 ”following“ F ”), the CPU 260b of the sub-control unit 260 sets the volume setting value. An error process is performed in which the value of the volume signal is not changed to “0” but remains “F”. Thereby, when the operation unit 264b is operated to the minimum volume position “0” following the maximum volume position “F”, the speaker volume changes to the minimum volume “0” corresponding to the operation of the operation unit 264b. The maximum volume “100” is maintained. Further, the CPU 260b of the sub-control unit 260 uses the volume display device 265 and the volume adjustment switch 264 as an error process when the operation unit 264b is operated to the minimum volume position “0” following the maximum volume position “F”. An error display for notifying that an error has occurred and an error relating to the operation of the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 has occurred is performed.

  Then, as described above, the CPU 260b of the sub-control unit 260 ends the above-described error processing when the operation unit 264b is returned to the volume position before the error occurred. That is, when the CPU 260b of the sub-control unit 260 starts error processing due to the operation unit 264b being operated to the maximum volume position “F” following the minimum volume position “0”, the operation unit 264b The error processing is ended by operating to the minimum volume position “0”, and the error processing is started because the operation unit 264b is operated to the minimum volume position “0” following the maximum volume position “F”. In this case, the error process is terminated when the operation unit 264b is operated to the maximum volume position “F”.

  The CPU 260b of the sub-control unit 260, when the operation unit 264b is operated within a normal operation range (appropriate operation range 264c) from the minimum volume position “0” to the maximum volume position “F” due to the end of error processing. Change the volume setting value to the value of the volume signal. As a result, the output volume changes from the speakers 10a to 10d. Further, the CPU 260b of the sub-control unit 260 terminates the error display on the volume display device 265 upon completion of the error process, and performs a volume display indicating the current volume setting value. Needless to say, in the state where error processing is being executed, even if the operation unit 264b is operated within the proper operation range 264c, the sound volume corresponding to the operation position is not output.

  Next, the volume setting process performed by the sub-control unit 260 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a sound volume setting process performed under the control of the sub-control unit 260, and is executed as a subroutine of a main routine (not shown). The sound volume setting process shown in FIG. 6 is executed by the CPU 260b mounted on the sub control board 260a according to a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 260b or a ROM mounted on the sub control board 260a).

  As shown in FIG. 6, first, it is determined whether or not the volume adjustment switch 264 has been operated (S10). As a result, when it is determined that the volume adjustment switch 264 is not operated (S10: NO), the volume setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the volume adjustment switch 264 has been operated (S10: YES), the value of the volume signal output from the volume setting switch 264 is acquired (S11).

  Next, it is determined whether the volume error flag is set to ON (S12). The volume error flag is set to ON in the process of S20 or S23 described later when the operation unit 264b is operated beyond the operation range between the minimum volume position “0” and the maximum volume position “F”. As a result, when it is determined that the volume error flag is not set to ON (S12: NO), whether or not the value of the volume signal is “0” (the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 is set to the minimum). It is determined whether or not the volume position “0” has been operated (S13).

  As a result, when it is determined that the value of the volume signal is not “0” (the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 has been operated to a position other than “0”) (S13: NO), the value of the volume signal Is “F” (whether the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 has been operated to the maximum volume position “F”) (S14). As a result, when it is determined that the value of the volume signal is not “F” (the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 has been operated to a position other than “F”) (S14: NO), the volume adjustment switch 264 is determined. Since the operation unit 264b is normally operated within the range from the minimum volume position “0” to the maximum volume position “F”, the volume setting value is changed to the value of the volume signal (S15). The volume setting value is displayed on the volume display device 265 (S16).

  Next, it is determined whether or not sound effects are being output from the speakers 10a to 10d (S17). As a result, when it is determined that sound effects are being output (S17: YES), the volume adjustment process is terminated. In this case, the volume of the sound effect being output is changed to the value of the volume setting value set in S15. On the other hand, when it is determined that the sound effect is not being output (S17: NO), the operation sound corresponding to the volume setting value set in S15 is output from the speakers 10a to 10d (S18). Even in a state where no sound is output, the operator can adjust the sound volume to a desired level based on the operation sound output in response to the operation of the volume adjustment switch 264.

  Further, when it is determined in the determination process of S13 that the value of the volume signal is “0” (the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 has been operated to the operation position “0”) (S13: YES). Then, it is determined whether or not the volume setting value is “F” (S19). As a result, when it is determined that the value of the volume setting value is not “F” (S19: NO), the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 is normally set to the operation position “0” following the operation position “1”. Therefore, the volume setting value is changed to the value of the volume signal (S15), and the changed volume setting value is displayed on the volume display device 265 (S16). If no sound effect is being output (S17: NO), an operation sound corresponding to the volume setting value is output from the speakers 10a to 10d (S18). In this case, since the volume setting value is set to “0” (silence), no operation sound is actually output.

  If it is determined in S19 that the volume setting value is “F” (S19: YES), the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 follows the maximum volume position “F”. Since it can be determined that the minimum volume position “0” has been operated, the volume error flag is set to ON (S20), and the volume display device 265 displays an error (S21). If no sound effect is being output (S17: NO), an operation sound having a volume corresponding to the volume setting value is output from the speakers 10a to 10d (S18). In this case, since the volume setting value is maintained as “F”, the operation sound is output at the maximum volume “100” corresponding thereto.

  If it is determined in S14 that the value of the volume signal is “F” (the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 has been operated to the operation position “F”) (S13: YES). Then, it is determined whether or not the volume setting value is “0” (S22). As a result, when it is determined that the value of the volume setting value is not “0” (S22: NO), the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 is normally set to the operation position “F” after the operation position “E”. Therefore, the volume setting value is changed to the value of the volume signal (S15), and the changed volume setting value is displayed on the volume display device 265 (S16). If no sound effect is being output (S17: NO), an operation sound corresponding to the volume setting value is output from the speakers 10a to 10d (S18). In this case, since the volume setting value is set to “F”, the operation sound is output at the maximum volume “100” corresponding thereto.

  If it is determined in the determination process of S22 that the value of the volume setting value is “0” (S22: YES), the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 follows the minimum volume position “0” and the maximum volume. Since it can be determined that the position “F” has been operated, the volume error flag is set to ON (S23), and the volume display device 265 displays an error (S24). If no sound effect is being output (S17: NO), an operation sound corresponding to the volume setting value is output from the speakers 10a to 10d (S18). In this case, since the volume setting value is maintained as “0” (silence), no operation sound is actually output.

  If it is determined in S12 that the volume error flag is set to ON (S12: YES), this is a case where the volume error flag is set to ON in S20 or S23. It is determined whether or not the value of the volume signal and the volume setting value are matched by the operation of the operation unit 264b (S25). That is, when the operation unit 264b is operated to the minimum volume position “0” following the maximum volume position “F”, when the volume error flag is set to ON in the process of S20, the operation unit 264b. Is determined to be operated again to the maximum volume position “F”, and triggered by the operation unit 264b being operated to the maximum volume position “F” following the minimum volume position “0”, the process of S23 When the volume error flag is set to ON, it is determined whether or not the operation unit 264b has been operated to the minimum volume position “0” again.

  As a result of the determination processing in S25, when it is determined that the value of the volume signal and the volume setting value do not match (S25: NO), the volume setting processing ends. In this case, the volume error flag is kept ON, and the error display on the volume display device 265 is continued. On the other hand, if it is determined that the volume signal value matches the volume setting value (S25: YES), the volume error flag is set to OFF (S26), and the volume error display on the volume display device 265 is displayed. The volume is deleted (S27), and the volume setting value is displayed on the volume display device 265 (S28). If no sound effect is being output (S17: NO), an operation sound corresponding to the volume setting value is output from the speakers 10a to 10d (S18).

  According to the present embodiment described above, when the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 is operated clockwise from the minimum volume position “0” to the maximum volume position “F”, the speaker volume is increased, When the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 is operated to the minimum volume position “0” as a result of the clockwise operation from the maximum volume position “F”, the volume setting value is the value of the operation position of the volume adjustment switch 264. It is configured not to change to “0”. That is, in this embodiment, the speaker 10a is structurally allowed to operate the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 configured as a rotary switch from the maximum volume position “F” to the minimum volume position “0”. The processing of software prevents the output volume from changing from 10 to 10d from the maximum volume “100” to the minimum volume “0”. Accordingly, the output volume of the speakers 10a to 10d is suddenly changed from the maximum volume “100” to the minimum volume “0” without providing the volume adjustment switch 264 configured as a rotary switch with a stopper or the like that restricts the rotation of the operation unit 264b. You can avoid problems such as changes.

  In the present embodiment, when the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 is operated counterclockwise from the maximum volume position “F” to the minimum volume position “0”, the speaker volume is reduced and the volume adjustment is performed. The volume setting value is not changed to the value of the volume signal when the operation unit 264b of the switch 264 is operated to the maximum volume position “F” as a result of being operated counterclockwise from the minimum volume position “0”. Has been. In other words, in this embodiment, the speaker 10a is structurally allowed to operate the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 configured as a rotary switch from the minimum volume position “0” to the maximum volume position “F”. It is realized by software processing that the output volume of 10d to 10d is prevented from changing from the minimum volume “0” to the maximum volume “100”. Accordingly, the output volume of the speakers 10a to 10d is suddenly changed from the minimum volume “0” to the maximum volume “100” without providing a stopper or the like for restricting the rotation of the operation unit 264b in the volume adjustment switch 264 configured as a rotary switch. You can avoid problems such as changes.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 (volume adjustment means) reaches the minimum volume position as a result of the clockwise rotation from the maximum volume position, the operation unit of the volume adjustment switch 264 is reached. It is configured to notify that an error related to the operation of H.264b has occurred. Thereby, it can be easily recognized that the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 has been operated beyond the normal operation range (appropriate operation range 264c), and the operation of the volume adjustment switch 264 can be performed based on this error notification. By operating the unit 264b to the maximum volume position which is the operation position before being operated to the minimum volume position, the output volume of the speakers 10a to 10d can be easily and quickly associated with the operation position of the operation unit 264b. can do.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 reaches the maximum volume position as a result of the counterclockwise rotation operation from the minimum volume position, the operation of the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 is performed. It is configured to notify that an error has occurred. Thereby, it is possible to easily recognize that the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 has been operated beyond the normal operation range, and based on this error notification, the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 is moved to the maximum volume position. By operating to the minimum sound volume position that is the operation position before the operation, the output sound volume of the speakers 10a to 10d can be made to correspond to the operation position of the operation unit 264b early and easily.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 is operated while no sound effect is output, an operation sound having a volume corresponding to the operation position of the operation unit 264b is output from the speakers 10a to 10d. It is configured as follows. Thus, only to see how the volume is adjusted, by launching a game ball or opening the glass door and cleaning it, forcing the game ball to enter the start port 28 and forcibly starting the symbol variation game, etc. There is no need to generate sound effects. Then, it is possible to grasp the speaker volume that is changed by the operation of the operation unit 264b. As a result, the speaker volume can be easily adjusted by the volume adjustment switch 264.

  In this embodiment, the operation sound accompanying the operation of the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 is output using the same sound data as the sound effect output as the game progresses. As a result, the volume can be adjusted while confirming how the volume of the sound effect to be actually adjusted changes according to the operation of the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264. In the present embodiment, the operation sound corresponding to the operation position of the operation unit in accordance with the operation of the operation unit related to the volume adjustment of the operator is not limited to the rotary type switch, but is also a dip switch or a slide switch. It may be.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Hereinafter, description of the same parts as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and only different parts will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, if it is determined in S10 that the volume adjustment switch 264 is not operated (S10: NO), is the volume error flag set to ON? It is determined whether or not (S29). As a result, when it is determined that the volume error flag is not set to ON (S29: NO), the volume adjustment process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the volume error flag is set to ON (S29: YES), the volume setting value is changed (S30).

  In the process of S30, the volume setting value is changed so as to reach the value of the volume signal of the volume adjustment switch 264 stepwise over a predetermined time. For example, when the volume error flag is set to ON when the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 is operated to the minimum volume position “0” following the maximum volume position “F”, the volume setting is performed. The value is made to reach stepwise from the value “F” when the volume adjustment switch 264 is operated to the value “0” of the volume signal over a predetermined time. When the volume error flag is set to ON when the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 is operated to the maximum volume position “F” after the minimum volume position “0”, the volume setting is performed. The value is made to reach the value “F” of the volume signal stepwise over a predetermined time from the value “0” when the volume adjustment switch 264 is operated.

  The “predetermined time” for causing the volume setting value to reach the value of the volume signal of the volume adjustment switch 264 can be set as a time that does not give a sense of discomfort when the speaker output volume changes between the maximum volume and the minimum volume. . Specifically, it is desirable to set “predetermined time” to “1 second or longer”, and more desirably to “2 seconds”. The value of the volume setting value to be changed in the process of S30 may be set from the control cycle of the CPU 260b of the sub-control unit 260 and “predetermined time”. For example, the volume change in a plurality of stages is set, the volume is changed at regular intervals, and the volume corresponding to the operation position is set when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Specifically, four levels of volume change (volume 20 → volume 40 → volume 60 → volume 80 in FIG. 5C) are set as error processing, and “0” → “F” has been set by mistake. In this case, the volume changes every 0.5 s (20 → 40 → 60 → 80), and when 2.0 s elapses, the volume (100) corresponding to the operation position “F” is set.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the volume signal value matches the volume setting value (S31). As a result of this determination processing, when it is determined that the value of the volume signal and the volume setting value do not match (S31: NO), the volume setting processing is terminated. In this case, the volume error flag is kept ON, and the error display on the volume display device 265 is continued. On the other hand, if it is determined that the volume signal value matches the volume setting value (S31: YES), the volume error flag is set to OFF (S32), and the volume error display on the volume display device 265 is displayed. The volume is deleted (S33), and the volume setting value is displayed on the volume display device 265 (S34).

  According to the second embodiment described above, when the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 is operated to the maximum volume position “F” after the minimum volume position “0”, the volume setting value is set to a predetermined time ( In this embodiment, the operation position of the volume adjustment switch 264 is changed to “F” over 2 seconds). For this reason, the output volume from the speakers 10a to 10d gradually changes from the minimum volume “0” to the maximum volume “100” over a predetermined time. As a result, the output volume from the speakers 10a to 10d is suddenly changed from the minimum volume “0” to the maximum volume “100” without providing a stopper or the like for restricting the rotation of the operation unit 264b in the volume adjustment switch 264 configured as a rotary switch. Inconveniences such as change can be avoided, and the speaker output volume can be changed stepwise from the minimum volume to the maximum volume without giving a sense of incongruity.

  When this error process is executed due to an erroneous operation, the operation position 264b is operated again after the predetermined time has elapsed, or the operator notices that the error process has been executed, and again before the error occurs. In any case, the error process can be terminated when the operation unit is returned to the position or when the output sound volume and the operation position of the operation unit match. Of course, the error processing may be terminated only at any time.

  Further, when the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 is operated to the minimum volume position “0” following the maximum volume position “F”, the volume setting value is set to the operation position of the volume adjustment switch 264 over a predetermined time. It is configured to change to the value “0”. Thus, the output volume from the speakers 10a to 10d is suddenly changed from the maximum volume “100” to the minimum volume “0” without providing a stopper or the like for restricting the rotation of the operation unit 264b in the volume adjustment switch 264 configured as a rotary switch. Inconveniences such as change can be avoided, and furthermore, the speaker output volume can be changed stepwise from the maximum volume to the minimum volume without giving a sense of incongruity.

  If the operation position is changed from “0” to “F” or “F” to “0” due to an erroneous operation, the volume does not change suddenly but gradually changes over a predetermined time. The operator can notice an erroneous operation in the process of gradually changing, and can operate the operation unit 264b to a desired operation position before the volume completely changes (before a predetermined time elapses). Yes (can cancel error).

(Other embodiments)
As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, and those skilled in the art Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

  For example, in each of the above embodiments, the speaker volume corresponding to the minimum volume position “0” of the volume adjustment switch 264 is set to “0” (silence), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the minimum volume position “0” of the volume adjustment switch 264 is not limited thereto. The speaker volume corresponding to “” may be larger than “0” (silence).

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the volume adjustment switch 264 is configured to output a plurality of stages of digital signals to the sub-control unit 260. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the volume adjustment switch 264 performs sub-control of the plurality of stages of analog signals. You may comprise so that it may output to the part 260. FIG. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8, the A / D conversion unit 264e is provided in the sub-control unit 260, and the analog signal output from the volume adjustment switch 264 is converted into a digital signal by the A / D conversion unit 264e. What is necessary is just to comprise so that it may input into CPU260b of the sub-control part 260.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the same sound data as the sound effect output as the game progresses as the operation sound output from the speakers 10a to 10d when the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 is operated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and sound data different from the sound effect may be used as the operation sound. In this case, a plurality of types of sound data of the operation sound can be prepared, and sound data selected randomly or sequentially from the sound data can be used.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, when the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 is operated to the minimum volume position “0”, the current volume setting value (the previous operation position of the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 is set). It is determined whether or not the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 has been operated from the maximum volume position “F” to the minimum volume position “0”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 has been operated from the maximum volume position “F” to the minimum volume position “0” based on the rotation direction of the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264. It may be configured to determine whether or not. With the configuration of each of the above embodiments, when it is determined that the rotation direction of the operation unit 264b is clockwise when the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 is operated to the minimum volume position “0”, It can be determined that the operation unit 264b has been operated from the maximum volume position “F” to the minimum volume position “0”, and when the rotation direction of the operation unit 264b is determined to be counterclockwise, the operation unit 264b is It can be determined that the volume position “1” is operated to the minimum volume position “0”.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, when the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 is operated to the maximum volume position “F”, the current volume setting value (the previous operation position of the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 is set). It is determined whether or not the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 has been operated from the minimum volume position “0” to the maximum volume position “F”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 has been operated from the minimum volume position “0” to the maximum volume position “F” based on the rotation direction of the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264. It may be configured to determine whether or not. With the configuration of each of the above embodiments, when it is determined that the rotation direction of the operation unit 264b is counterclockwise when the operation unit 264b of the volume adjustment switch 264 is operated to the maximum volume position “F”. It can be determined that the operation unit 264b has been operated from the minimum sound volume position “0” to the maximum sound volume position “F”, and when it is determined that the rotation direction of the operation unit 264b is clockwise, the operation unit 264b is It can be determined that the volume position “E” is operated to the maximum volume position “F”.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 10a-10d ... Speaker (audio | voice output means), 260 ... Sub control part (audio | voice output control means), 264 ... Volume adjustment switch (volume adjustment means), 264b ... Operation part, 265 ... Volume display apparatus ( Error notification means).

Claims (1)

Audio output means capable of outputting any audio;
An operation unit that can be rotated,
The sound output control means for setting the output volume of the sound output means corresponding to the operation position of the operation unit and controlling the sound output from the sound output means,
As the operation position of the operation unit, a minimum volume position corresponding to the minimum volume output from the audio output unit and a maximum volume position corresponding to the maximum volume output from the audio output unit are arranged adjacent to each other. And
The audio output control means includes
When the operation unit is rotated in one direction from the minimum volume position to the maximum volume position, the output volume of the audio output unit is increased, and the operation unit is changed from the maximum volume position to the minimum volume position. When the rotation operation is performed in the other direction toward the lower the output volume of the audio output means,
When the operation unit is rotated, an operation sound indicating that the operation unit is rotated is output at a volume corresponding to the operation position of the operation unit,
When the operation unit reaches the minimum volume position as a result of being rotated from the maximum volume position in the one direction, or as a result of the operation unit being rotated from the minimum volume position to the other direction, the maximum volume When the position is reached,
Within the operation range from the minimum volume position to the maximum volume position in one direction, the output volume of the audio output means is set to the operation unit over a predetermined time longer than that in the case where the rotation operation is performed in one direction or the other direction. A gaming machine configured to change to a volume corresponding to the operation position of
An error notification means for notifying that an error relating to the rotation operation of the operation unit has occurred;
The error notification unit is configured to rotate the operation unit from the minimum volume position to the other direction when the operation unit reaches the minimum volume position as a result of the rotation operation from the maximum volume position to the one direction. As a result, when reaching the maximum volume position, start error notification,
When the operation unit has reached the operation position before the error notification, or when the predetermined time has elapsed and the output volume is changed to a volume corresponding to the current operation position, the error notification is terminated. A gaming machine characterized by

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