JP2008099792A - Volume control system of game machine, program and storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a volume control system capable of making the presentation sound easily audible to players without increasing the volume of the presentation sound. <P>SOLUTION: A bonus game characterized by the presentation sound is started at the hour T1 and is terminated at the hour T2 in a slot machine with a serial number A. At the time, the volume of the presentation sound in a slot machine with a serial number B, set adjacent to the slot machine with the serial number A, is controlled to the volume 2 without changing the volume of the presentation sound in the slot machine with the serial number A. In a slot machine with a serial number C, disposed one machine away from the slot machine with the serial number A, the volume of the presentation sound is controlled to the volume 2 at the hour T1. The volume control in this way is executed based on the peripheral information received from a hall computer for centrally controlling the slot machines. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a system for managing a plurality of gaming machines.

  Slot machines and pachinko machines are known as gaming machines used in game halls such as pachinko halls. In recent years, rather than managing individual gaming machines individually, a plurality of gaming machines are efficiently arranged and managed by a collective management facility for gaming machines called island facilities. In addition, the gaming machine is connected to a management computer called a hall computer through this island facility. The number of game media for each gaming machine, that is, the number of payouts such as pachinko balls and medals, and the number of bonus games In addition, the trend of operating profit and the gaming state of gaming machines are also monitored.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine, in addition to the main board for controlling the gaming machine based on the winning combination lottery and the lottery result of the winning combination lottery, for example, the reel stop control in the slot machine, an effect image, etc. is displayed. There is a gaming machine provided with a sub-board for performing display control of a display device.

  Recently, the number of gaming machines whose sales point is the production of games using sub-boards is increasing, especially in the case of tie-ups with singers, etc., in the case of bonus games, etc. The machine is gaining popularity.

  As described above, the effect sound during the bonus game is one of the attractions of the gaming machine, but since the volume of the effect sound during the game is generally constant, the effect sound of the surrounding game machines is common. In many cases, it is difficult to hear the production sound. As described above, in the gaming machine having the production sound as a selling point, if the production sound cannot be heard well, the interest is lost.

As a device for listening to sound such as performance sound well, a gaming machine (for example, refer to Patent Document 1) in which a player can freely adjust the volume of sound output from a speaker provided in the gaming machine or volume adjustment. A container (see, for example, Patent Document 2) is known. In addition, a system that silences the effect sound of a gaming machine arranged in a game hall by a hall computer in order to facilitate listening to in-store broadcasting is also known (see, for example, Patent Document 3). Furthermore, a gaming machine is known in which a player can freely mute the effect sound of the gaming machine when a mobile phone is received (see, for example, Patent Document 4). In addition, a game machine (see, for example, Patent Document 5) that can hear a production sound by using an earphone provided, or a sound that is output from a speaker in accordance with the position of the player's ear can be made a directional sound. A game machine that can be used is also known (see, for example, Patent Document 6).
JP-A-10-108940 JP 09-299511 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-277213 JP 2002-102430 A JP 2002-159638 A JP 2003-190398 A

  However, in order to hear the production sound well, in game machines and volume controllers where the player can freely adjust the volume of the production sound, the player can enter the amusement hall in order to hear the production sound from his / her own gaming machine. There is a high possibility that the volume will be increased in many game machines that are arranged, and as a result, it is difficult to make the production sound easy to hear.

  In addition, a system that mutes all gaming machines arranged in a game hall by a hall computer cannot cope with individual gaming states of each gaming machine, and it is difficult to make it easy to hear the production sound.

  Furthermore, in order to make it easy to hear the production sound, it is difficult to actually introduce it because it is too expensive to provide new parts such as earphones and volume controllers in each of the gaming machines arranged in the game hall.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and provides a volume adjustment system for a gaming machine that can easily adjust a production sound to a player without increasing the volume of the production sound. For the purpose.

  A volume control system for a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a main control means for controlling the progress of a game, and a sound produced by a speaker by selecting an effect sound according to the progress of the game in response to a control signal from the main control means. A plurality of gaming machines each having a sub-control means, and a control signal output from the main control means, together with ID information unique to each gaming machine, the sub-control means of the gaming machine adjacent to each other Communication means for transmitting to the main control means of the one gaming machine when the gaming machine is in a specific gaming state as the game progresses, from the plurality of gaming machines. Based on the control signal and the ID information transmitted by the means, the effect sound produced by the sub-control means of the adjacent gaming machine adjacent to the one gaming machine is predetermined from the speaker of the adjacent gaming machine. Predetermined sound Wherein the suppressed than.

  In addition, the specific game state is a state in which a bonus game such as the big bonus mode or the regular bonus mode and a characteristic effect associated with the bonus game are performed, or an effect in a normal game regardless of the bonus game This represents a state in which different characteristic effects are performed.

  In addition, the volume control system for a gaming machine according to the present invention receives a control signal indicating that the sub control means of the adjacent gaming machine has entered the specific gaming state from the main control means of the one gaming machine. Sometimes, when this adjacent gaming machine itself is also in a specific gaming state, the sub-control means of the adjacent gaming machine invalidates the control signal transmitted from the one gaming machine.

  A sub-control means of a gaming machine further adjacent to the adjacent gaming machine and separated from the one gaming machine by at least one gaming machine also receives a control signal transmitted from the one gaming machine and receives a speaker. The production sound generated from the sound is suppressed to be smaller than a predetermined volume.

  Furthermore, the sub-control means of the gaming machine further adjacent to the adjacent gaming machine and separated from the one gaming machine by one or more gaming machines receives a control signal transmitted from the one gaming machine and receives a speaker. It is characterized in that the production sound generated from the above is kept larger than that of the adjacent gaming machine.

  The communication means includes a management computer that receives a control signal together with ID information from the main control means of the plurality of gaming machines, and the sub-control means of the adjacent gaming machine is controlled via the management computer. Features.

  The program of the present invention includes a main control means for controlling the progress of the game, a sub-control means for receiving a control signal from the main control means and selecting an effect sound according to the progress of the game to cause the speaker to sound. And a computer as a communication means for transmitting a control signal output from the main control means to the sub-control means of the adjacent gaming machines together with ID information unique to each gaming machine. When one of the plurality of gaming machines enters a specific gaming state as the game progresses, based on the control signal and ID information output from the main control means of the gaming machine, The sub-control means of the adjacent gaming machine adjacent to the gaming machine suppresses the effect sound generated from the speaker of the adjacent gaming machine.

  The storage medium of the present invention is characterized in that the program of the present invention is stored and the program can be read by a computer.

  According to the game machine volume adjustment system of the present invention, it is possible to make it easier for the player to hear the produced sound without increasing the volume of the produced sound of each gaming machine more than necessary.

As shown in FIG. 1, a volume control system 10 for a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a slot machine 11 (game machine) and a management unit 12 (communication means) that manages the slot machine 11. The management unit 12 includes an island facility 13 and a hall computer 14 (management computer).

  The slot machine 11 is one of a number of gaming machines arranged in the game hall, and the gaming machines such as several slot machines 11 are collectively managed by the island facility 13 as one group. In addition, the hall computer 14 is a computer that comprehensively manages gaming machines such as the slot machine 11 disposed in the game hall via the island facility 13. For example, the number of medals paid out for each slot machine and the number of bonus games are monitored, and the transition of operating profit and the gaming state of the slot machine are monitored.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of island facilities 13 are provided in parallel in the game hall, thereby dividing the floor of the game hall. Between these island facilities 13, a player or an employee of the game hall can walk, and a sufficient space is secured for the player to play a game. For example, ten slot machines 11 are arranged in the island facility 13. The slot machines 11 are arranged in a horizontal row with the front side facing. Each slot machine 11 is assigned, for example, machine numbers A to J, and each slot machine 11 is individually recognized by this machine number A to J. In this island facility 13, for example, a slot machine 11 with a table number E and a slot machine 11 with a table number F are partitioned by a partition wall 16.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machines 11 are arranged on the island facility 13 at a predetermined interval, and a medal lending machine 17 is provided between the adjacent slot machines 11. In addition, an information display device 18 for displaying a game history or the like is provided above the slot machine 11 and the medal lending machine 17.

  In the slot machine 11, two front doors 21 including an upper door 22 and a lower door 23 are assembled on the front surface of a storage box whose front surface is opened via hinges (not shown). On the front surface of the upper door 22, a design panel 24 a on which a design showing an image of the slot machine 11 is provided. A display window 26 is formed substantially at the center of the design panel 24a. From the display window 26, the outer peripheral surfaces of the three reels 27a, 27b, and 27c disposed inside are visually recognized. Several types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 27a, 27b, and 27c. When one reel stops, three symbols are displayed from the display window 26. Therefore, when three reels are stopped, nine symbols are displayed, and a total of five pay lines, three horizontal and two diagonal, are set.

  On the side of the display window 26, an effect display device 28 is provided. The effect display device 28 displays, for example, an effect display during a game, and an animation display showing an image of the slot machine 11 in a standby state where no game is being performed.

  In addition, a speaker 29 that outputs sound such as performance sound is provided on the back surface of the upper door 22. The speaker 29 includes a speaker 29 </ b> L and a speaker 29 </ b> R disposed on the left and right sides of the slot machine 11. The speaker 29 produces a game in the slot machine 11 by outputting a production sound or the like in front of the slot machine 11. It should be noted that the volume of sound such as performance sound output from the speaker 29 cannot be freely adjusted by the player of the slot machine 11 and is automatically adjusted by the volume adjustment system 10.

  On the front surface of the lower door 23, a design panel 24b on which a design showing an image of the slot machine 11 is provided is provided. An operation unit 31 operated by the slot machine 11 is provided on the upper portion of the design panel 24b. The operation unit 31 includes a medal slot 32, a start lever 33, stop buttons 34a, 34b, 34c, a MAX bet button 36, and the like. The medal slot 32 is provided to directly insert the medal 38 when playing a game.

  The start lever 33 is pressed when starting the game. When the start lever 33 is pressed, random number acquisition processing in a random number acquisition unit 57 described later and determination processing for determining whether or not the winning combination determination unit 58 is successful are performed. In addition, after these processes, the first reel 27a, the second reel 27b, and the third reel 27c start to rotate, and the effect display device 28 starts to display effects such as animation.

  When the stop buttons 34a, 34b, 34c are pressed, the reels 27a, 27b, 27c rotating corresponding to the stop buttons 34a, 34b, 34c are stopped. The MAX bet button 36 is pressed when a bet is made using a credited medal.

  A receiving tray 37 is provided on the lower door 23 and below the design panel 24b. The receiving tray 37 receives a medal 38 to be paid out when a prize is won in the game. Further, the medal 38 is paid out from the payout opening 30 to the receiving tray 37.

  The medal lending machine 17 provided on the side of the slot machine 11 lends a medal 38 used in the slot machine 11. The medal lending machine 17 is provided with a bill insertion slot 39 for inserting bills on its front surface, a display screen 40 for displaying the number of borrowed items, and the like. In addition, a payout port 35 through which medals lent out by inserting bills are provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the slot machine 11 constituting the volume control system 10 includes a main board 41 (main control means) that performs basic control in the game, and a sub board 42 that controls the effects in the game ( Sub-control means).

  The main board 41 includes a CPU 43, a ROM 44, a RAM 46, and the like. When power is supplied to the slot machine 11, the CPU 43 reads and executes a startup program (not shown) stored in the ROM 44. The RAM 46 stores control data and the like during the game, and also stores setting values at the time of setting change.

  The medal sensor (not shown) is provided inside a selector (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the medal insertion slot 32, and detects a medal determined to be a regular medal by authenticity determination by the selector.

  The CPU 43 is provided with a medal counter (not shown). For example, when the credit function is valid, the medal counter counts detection signals for detecting medals inserted in the fourth and subsequent sheets. On the other hand, the CPU 43 executes a bet process for the detection signals of the medals inserted in the first to third sheets.

  A bet switch sensor (not shown) is disposed inside the MAX bet button 36. When the MAX bet button 36 is pressed, the bet switch sensor is turned on and an insertion signal is output to the CPU 43. Upon receiving this insertion signal, the CPU 43 subtracts the number of credits stored in the RAM 46, executes a bet process, and validates the operation of the start lever 33.

  A start switch sensor (not shown) is turned on when the start lever 33 is pressed, and outputs a start signal to the CPU 43. Upon receiving this start signal, the CPU 43 reads out a game control program (not shown) stored in the ROM 44, data stored in the RAM 46, and the like, and starts a game process.

  Indexes 47a, 47b, and 47c are provided at the reference positions of the first reel 27a, the second reel 27b, and the third reel 27c, respectively, and each time the reels 27a, 27b, and 27c are rotated once, the photosensors 48a, 48b, By 48c, the passage of the respective indices 47a, 47b, 47c is photoelectrically detected. Detection signals from the photosensors 48a, 48b, and 48c are output to the CPU 43 as reset signals for each reel. In addition, drive shafts of stepping motors 51a, 51b, and 51c are press-fitted into the first reel 27a, the second reel 27b, and the third reel 27c, respectively. Each of the second reel 27b and the third reel 27c is rotated. The stepping motors 51a, 51b, 51c are driven by the CPU 43 by motor drivers 52a, 52b, 52c, respectively.

  The CPU 43 has a pulse counter (not shown) for each of the stepping motors 51a, 51b, and 51c, and this pulse counter counts the number of drive pulses supplied to each stepping motor. Further, the pulse counter resets the counted value every time a reset signal is input from the photosensors 48a, 48b, and 48c, and starts counting the number of drive pulses again.

  The CPU 43 monitors the count value of the pulse counter provided for each reel to identify, for example, a symbol located on the horizontal center winning line, and how much the reel is rotated to make the target symbol effective. Predict whether to move on the winning line.

  The first stop switch sensor (not shown) is provided inside the first stop button 34 a, is turned on when the first stop button 34 a is pressed, and outputs a first stop signal to the CPU 43. When the CPU 43 receives the first stop signal, the CPU 43 refers to the symbol table 62 stored in the ROM 44 and is stopped on the winning line where the target symbol is valid among the symbols arranged on the first reel 27a. In this way, the supply of drive pulses to the stepping motor 51a is controlled via the motor driver 52a.

  Similarly, a second stop switch sensor (not shown) is provided inside the second stop button 34b, and outputs a second stop signal to the CPU 43 when the second stop button 34b is pressed. Further, a third stop switch sensor (not shown) is provided inside the third stop button 34c, and outputs a third stop signal to the CPU 43 when the third stop button 34c is pressed. Based on the second stop signal and the third stop signal, the CPU 43 controls the supply of drive pulses to the stepping motors 51b and 51c so that the symbol that stops on the winning line becomes the target symbol.

  The CPU 43 functions as a control unit 56, a random number acquisition unit 57, a winning combination determination unit 58, and a signal transmission unit 59 by executing a game control program (not shown) stored in the ROM 44.

  The control unit 56 controls each unit of the slot machine 11 according to the operation of the operation unit 31. For example, the rotation of the first reel 27a, the second reel 27b, and the third reel 27c is controlled, and the reels 27a and 27b are controlled according to the pressing operation of the first stop button 34a, the second stop button 34b, and the third stop button 34c. , 27c are controlled. Then, in the case of winning a prize, control such as paying out medals is performed.

  When power supply to the slot machine 11 is started, the random number acquisition unit 57 starts a random number update process, and the random number at the time when the start signal from the start switch sensor provided in the start lever 33 is output (hereinafter referred to as a random number). , First random number). The first random number acquired by the random number acquiring unit 57 is stored in the RAM 46 and used by the winning combination determining unit 58.

  The winning combination determination unit 58 determines from the first random number and the random number table 61 stored in the ROM 44 whether any one of a plurality of types of winning combinations is lost. The acquisition of the first random number by the random number acquisition unit 57 and the determination of which of the multiple types of winning combinations or loss by the winning combination determining unit 58 will be described below as a winning combination lottery (winning lottery). The result of the winning combination lottery is stored in the RAM 46.

  For the multiple types of winning combinations, for example, a BB mode transition role that shifts to a big bonus mode (hereinafter referred to as BB mode), which has a better starting rate than a game in normal mode, as well as a regular bonus mode (hereinafter referred to as RB mode) In addition, there are RB transitioning roles that shift to, and winning roles such as a bell role and a plum role in which medals are paid out when winning. In addition, the winning combination includes a replay role that allows the player to obtain the right for the next game without inserting a medal when winning.

  For example, the signal transmission unit 59 transmits winning information indicating the result of the winning combination lottery to the sub-board 42. In addition to the winning information, the signal transmission unit 59 sends to each slot machine the number of medals paid out on the main board 41, the number of executions of the BB mode and the RB mode, and the current game state. A unique control signal output from the main board 41 (hereinafter collectively referred to as main information including winning information) is output to the sub-board 42. The above-mentioned game state is a type of game to be executed, such as a normal game, a bonus game such as BB mode or RB mode, and a special state during a game such as a so-called reach state in which a winning is expected. Etc. Further, the game state output as the main information is updated as needed and input to the sub-board 42.

  The ROM 44 stores programs such as the above-described start program, game control program, and throw-in program, and also stores a random number table 61, a symbol table 62, and the like. The random number table 61 is used when the winning combination determining unit 58 determines any of a plurality of types of winning combinations or is lost. The random number table 61 assigns a first random number to each of a plurality of types of winning combinations and loses. The symbol table 62 associates symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel 27a, the second reel 27b, and the third reel 27c with the number of steps from the reference position.

  The sub board 42 includes a CPU 71, a RAM 72, a ROM 73, and the like. When the power supply to the slot machine 11 is started, the CPU 71 reads and executes the effect control program stored in the ROM 73. When the CPU 71 executes the effect control program, the control unit 76, the random number acquisition unit 77, the effect determination unit 78, the volume control unit 79, the signal reception unit 81 (communication means), the signal transmission unit 82 (communication means), and the like. Function.

  When power supply to the slot machine 11 is started, the random number acquisition unit 77 starts a random number update process, and the signal reception unit 81 receives the main information of the slot machine 11 and executes a random number (hereinafter referred to as a production). , The second random number). The second random number acquired by the random number acquiring unit 77 is stored in the RAM 72 and used by the effect determining unit 78.

  The effect determination unit 78 is stored in the ROM 73 based on the winning information included in the main information received from the main board 41, and the effect corresponding to the game to be executed from the effect table group 86 composed of a plurality of effect tables. Read table selectively. And the effect determination part 78 determines which effect is performed among several types of effects from a 2nd random number and the selected effect table.

  The acquisition of the second random number by the random number acquisition unit 77 and the determination of which of the multiple types of effects to be executed by the effect determination unit 78 will be described as effect lottery below. As a result of this effect lottery, which effect is executed is stored in the RAM 72 as effect information.

  The multiple types of effects include, for example, a bonus effect executed in the BB mode and the RB mode, a normal effect executed in a normal game, and a special effect executed in a special state such as a reach state in which a winning is expected. is there.

  The volume control unit 79 is based on main information stored in the RAM 72 and a control signal (hereinafter referred to as peripheral information) including information related to games of other slot machines arranged in the vicinity, as will be described in detail later. The volume of the production sound of the production selected by the production determination unit 78 is determined, and a volume adjustment signal is output to the control unit 76. For example, when a bonus game is being executed in a slot machine 11 arranged in the vicinity, the volume of the effect sound of the normal game is adjusted to be smaller than that of the slot machine that is playing the bonus game. . At this time, the distance from the slot machines arranged in the vicinity is determined by the volume control unit 79 based on the serial number of each slot machine 11 included in the peripheral information. In addition, for example, when a bonus game effect is executed, an effect sound is output at a predetermined volume regardless of the game state of the surrounding slot machines 11 and the like.

  The control unit 76 controls the effect display device 28 to display an animation of the selected effect as a result of the effect lottery. At the same time, the control unit 76 controls the speaker 29 to output a production effect sound to be executed at an appropriate volume according to the volume adjustment signal received from the volume adjustment unit 79. Furthermore, when the main information is updated and another production is interrupted or a new volume adjustment signal is received, the animation displayed on the production display device 28, the production sound output from the speaker 29, and the volume of the production sound Etc. are appropriately changed as necessary.

  The signal transmitter 82 adds effect information to the main information received from the main board 41, and outputs this to the hall computer 14 via the island facility 13 as ID information. In addition, when the main information received from the main board 41, information related to the effect, or the like is updated, that is, when the ID information is updated, the signal transmission unit 82 transmits the updated new ID information as needed. .

  The signal receiving unit 81 receives main information unique to the slot machine 11 transmitted from the main board 41 and receives peripheral information (details will be described later) transmitted from the hall computer 14 via the island facility 13. . Further, the signal receiving unit 81 stores these received various information in the RAM 72.

  The RAM 72 stores temporary data related to production control, stores main information and production information, that is, ID information, and stores peripheral information received from the hall computer 14 via the island facility 13.

  The ROM 73 stores a plurality of types of effect tables and effect data, that is, an effect table group 86 and an effect data group 87, together with an effect control program for controlling the effect display device 28 and the speaker 29.

  The effect table group 86 includes effect tables corresponding respectively to a plurality of game states such as bonus games and normal games. Each effect table constituting the effect table group 86 is used in the effect determining unit 78 as described above. In each effect table, a second random number is assigned to any one of a plurality of types of effect data constituting the effect data group 87.

  The island facility 13 includes an information receiving unit 91, an information transmitting unit 92, a control unit 93, a RAM 96, a ROM 97, and the like.

  The information receiving unit 91 is connected to the slot machines 11 disposed in the island facility 13 and receives ID information from each slot machine 11. The information receiving unit 91 is connected to the hall computer 14 and receives peripheral information transmitted from the hall computer 14 to each slot machine 11. Further, the information receiving unit 91 stores each ID information and peripheral information to be received in the RAM 96.

  The information transmission unit 92 is connected to the slot machine 11 and the hall computer 14 arranged in the island facility 13, and transmits the peripheral information received from the hall computer 14 to each slot machine 11. Also, the ID information of each slot machine 11 received from each slot machine 11 is transmitted to the hall computer 14. Further, information on the medal lending machine 17, that is, information such as the number of loans, sales, remaining amount of medals, and holding amount is transmitted to the hall computer 14 as necessary.

  The controller 93 displays various information related to the slot machine 11 on the information display device 18 based on peripheral information stored in the RAM 96. In addition, the control unit 93 acquires information such as the number of loans, sales, remaining amount of medals, and holding amount, and transmits the information from the information transmission unit 92 to the hall computer 14.

  The RAM 96 stores ID information of the slot machines 11 received by the information receiving unit 91, peripheral information transmitted to each slot machine 11, information acquired from the medal lending machine 17, and the like. The ROM 97 stores setting data read out by the control unit 93 and the like when the island facility 13 is operated.

  The hall computer 14 is electrically connected to the island facility 13 of the amusement hall, the slot machine 11 disposed in the island facility 13, and the medal lending machine 17, and manages these devices in an integrated manner. . The hall computer 14 includes a control unit 101, a ROM 102, and a RAM 103.

  The control unit 101 reads the information management program 104 stored in the ROM 102 and manages various information such as ID information of each slot machine 11 input from the island facility 13. For example, according to the information management program 104, the control unit 101 monitors the number of medals paid out for each slot machine arranged in the game hall, the number of bonus games, etc., and changes in operating profits and the gaming state of the slot machine. Monitor changes in Also, for example, ID information of each slot machine is gathered, and peripheral information is created from necessary portions. Specifically, the peripheral information created by the control unit 101 includes winning information of each slot machine 11, game state, machine number, and the like.

  The information receiving unit 106 is connected to the information transmitting unit 92 of the island facility 13, receives ID information of each slot machine 11 disposed in the island facility 13, and stores it in the RAM 103. Further, the information receiving unit 106 receives information on the medal lending machine 17 and stores it in the RAM 103.

  The information transmission unit 107 transmits the peripheral information created by the control unit 101 to each slot machine 11 via the island facility 13. Information to be displayed on the information display device 18 is transmitted to the island facility 13.

  The RAM 103 stores various types of information received by the information receiving unit 106 and various management data created according to the information management program 104. The ROM 102 stores an information management program 104 used for the control unit 101, settings of the hall computer 14, and the like.

  The operation of the volume adjustment system 10 of the gaming machine configured as described above will be described. In the following, the output of the production sound by the slot machine 11 can be adjusted in all five stages of volume 0, volume 1, volume 2, volume 3, and volume 4, and all slot machines 11 execute normal games. At the same time, in the initial setting, the production sound is output at the volume 3 (predetermined volume). In addition, the magnitude relation of the set volume is a volume in the order of volume 0, which is the mute state, volume 1, volume 2, volume 3, and volume 4.

  As shown in FIG. 6, each slot machine 11 arranged in the island facility 13 transmits the ID information of the slot machine 11 to the hall computer 14, and the hall computer 14 receives the ID information received from each slot machine 11. The peripheral information, which is a control signal for controlling each slot machine 11, is created based on the above. Further, the slot machine 11 receives the latest peripheral information from the hall computer 14.

  Then, the slot machine 11 with the table number A (hereinafter, slot machine 11A) adjusts the volume of the effect sound based on the received peripheral information.

  When the game state of the slot machine 11A is a bonus game, the volume of the effect sound of the slot machine 11A is set to a volume 3 that is a predetermined volume regardless of the game state of the surrounding slot machines, and the effect sound is output. Is done.

  Further, when the game state of the slot machine 11A is not a bonus game but a normal game, and there is no slot machine that performs a bonus game around the slot machine 11A as a result of determination based on the peripheral information. Is set to volume 3, which is a predetermined volume, and a production sound is output.

  On the other hand, the state of the game of the slot machine 11A is a normal game, and there is a slot machine that performs a bonus game around the slot machine 11A as a result of the determination based on the peripheral information. When the slot machine to be performed is a slot machine arranged adjacent to the slot machine 11A, the effect sound of the slot machine 11A is set to a volume 1 lower than a predetermined volume and output.

  Further, the game state of the slot machine 11A is a normal game, and there is a slot machine that performs a bonus game around the slot machine 11A as a result of the determination based on the peripheral information. When the slot machine to be performed is a slot machine arranged at a distance from the slot machine 11A, the effect sound of the slot machine 11A is lower than a predetermined volume and higher than the volume of the slot machine adjacent to the slot machine 11A. Is output with the volume 2 set.

  Further, even when the gaming state of the slot machine 11A is a normal game, and there is a slot machine that performs a bonus game around the slot machine 11A as a result of the determination based on the peripheral information, When the slot machine to be performed is a slot machine arranged at least two from the slot machine 11A, the effect sound of the slot machine 11A is set to a volume 3 that is a predetermined volume and output.

  As shown in FIG. 7, for example, it is assumed that all slot machines 11 arranged in the island facility 13 output a production sound at a predetermined volume 3 and execute a normal game. At time T1, the slot machine 11 with the machine number A starts a bonus game, and this bonus game ends at time T2.

  At this time, the effect sound of the slot machine 11A is output at a volume 3 of a predetermined volume before time T1, between time T1 and time T2, and after time T2.

  On the other hand, the slot machine 11 with the machine number B (hereinafter referred to as the slot machine 11B) is a slot machine (adjacent gaming machine) arranged next to the slot machine 11A, so that the volume 3 of a predetermined volume is obtained before this time T1. The effect sound of the slot machine 11B that has been output is changed to volume 1 and output from time T1 to time T2.

  In addition, the slot machine 11 with the machine number C (hereinafter referred to as the slot machine 11C) is located next to the slot machine 11A, that is, a slot machine (separate gaming machine) that is disposed at a distance from the slot machine 11A. Therefore, the effect sound of the slot machine 11C that was output at the volume 3 of the predetermined volume before the time T1 is changed to the volume 2 and output from the time T1 to the time T2. The setting of volume 2 is a setting that is lower than the volume of the effect sound of the slot machine 11A and larger than that of the slot machine 11B located next to the slot machine 11A.

  Furthermore, the slot machine 11 with the machine number D (hereinafter referred to as the slot machine 11D) is arranged apart from the slot machine 11A that is separated from the slot machine 11A, that is, adjacent to the slot machine 11A. Since it is a slot machine, the production sound of the slot machine 11D is output at a volume 3 of a predetermined volume before time T1, between time T1 and time T2, and after time T2. Although not shown, a slot machine disposed at a position further away from the slot machine 11A after the machine number E is the same as the slot machine 11D.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, when both the slot machine 11A and the slot machine 11B output a production sound at a predetermined volume 3, the slot machine 11A plays a bonus game from time T3 to time T5. Suppose you do. Further, the slot machine 11B starts the bonus game at time T4 when the slot machine 11A is in the bonus game, and at time T6 after the time T5 when the slot machine 11A finishes the bonus game, the slot machine 11B plays the bonus game. I will finish it.

  At this time, the slot machine 11A plays a bonus game from time T3 to time T5, and the slot machine 11B is a slot machine adjacent to the slot machine 11A, so the volume of the effect sound of the slot machine 11B is set to volume 1. The

  However, when the slot machine 11B also starts the bonus game at time T4, the effect sound of the slot machine 11A is changed to the volume of the effect sound of the slot machine 11A according to the update of the peripheral information accompanying the start of the bonus game of the slot machine 11B. Although it should be set to 1, since the bonus game of the slot machine 11A itself is continuing, the volume setting based on the update of the peripheral information is invalidated, and the effect sound of the slot machine 11A remains at the volume 3. Continue to output. Similarly, when the slot machine 11B also starts the bonus game at time T4, the volume of the effect sound of the slot machine 11B set according to the peripheral information based on the fact that the bonus game of the slot machine 11A is continuing When the slot machine 11B itself starts the bonus game, the setting of the volume of the effect sound based on the peripheral information is invalidated, and the effect sound of the slot machine 11B after the time T4 is set to the volume 3, which is a predetermined volume. Set and output.

  At time T5 when the slot machine 11A finishes the bonus game, the slot machine 11B is still playing the bonus game. Therefore, the production sound of the slot machine 11A that performs the normal game is adjacent to the slot machine 11B that performs the bonus game. Is set to volume 1 and output. Then, at time T6 when the slot machine 11B also finishes the bonus game, the effect sound of the slot machine 11A is set to a volume 3 that is a predetermined volume and output.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, when the slot machine 11A, the slot machine 11B, and the slot machine 11C output a production sound at a predetermined volume 3, the slot machine 11A and the slot machine 11B at time T7. When the bonus game is started substantially simultaneously, the setting of the volume of the effect sound based on the peripheral information is invalidated as described above, so that the effect sounds of the slot machine 11A and the slot machine 11B are continuously output at the volume 3. On the other hand, the effect sound of the slot machine 11C is set to the volume 1 and output based on the peripheral information indicating that the slot machine 11A and the slot machine 11B have started the bonus game.

  At this time, since the slot machine 11C is a slot machine that is disposed one unit away from the slot machine 11A that performs the bonus game, the effect sound of the slot machine 11C should be set to the volume 2 and output. At the same time, since the slot machine 11C is a slot machine adjacent to the slot machine 11B that performs the bonus game, the effect sound of the slot machine 11C should be set to the volume 1 and output. In such a case, the volume control system 10 adjusts the volume of the effect sound to a smaller volume.

  Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the slot machine 11A, the slot machine 11B, and the slot machine 11C output an effect at a volume 3 that is a predetermined volume, the slot machine 11A starts a bonus game at time T8. Suppose that the bonus game is finished at time T10. At this time, the slot machine 11B further starts the bonus game at time T9 while the slot machine 11A is playing the bonus game, and at time T11 after the slot machine 11A finishes the bonus game, the slot machine 11B also Suppose you finish the bonus game.

  At this time, the slot machine 11C is a slot machine that is adjacent to the slot machine 11B and spaced apart from the slot machine 11A. Therefore, during the period from time T8 to time T9, the effect sound of the slot machine 11C has a volume level. Set to 2 and output. Further, during the time T9 to the time T10, the effect sound of the slot machine 11C is set to the volume 1 and output. Similarly, from time T10 to time T11, the effect sound of the slot machine 11C is set to the volume 2 and output. After time T11, the effect sound of the slot machine 11C is set to a predetermined volume 3 and output.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, the slot machine 11A and the slot machine 11B output a production sound at a volume 3, which is a predetermined volume, and the slot machine 11A starts a bonus game at time T12, and at time T13 Suppose you finish the bonus game.

  At this time, since the slot machine 11B is a slot machine adjacent to the slot machine 11A, the effect sound of the slot machine 11B is set to volume 1 and output from time T12 to time T13.

  However, if the slot machine 11B enters a so-called reach state in which a winning is expected between time T12 and time T13, while the reach state from time T14 to time T15 continues, the setting volume of the effect sound of the slot machine 11B is The volume 3 that is a predetermined volume is set. Although the reach state is taken as an example, the same applies to the case where a characteristic performance sound is output.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine volume control system 10 of the present invention, by reducing the volume of the effect sound of the slot machine arranged around the slot machine for performing the bonus game, Without increasing the volume, it is possible to make it easier for the player to hear the production sound such as bonus games.

  In addition, since the control of the effect sound is performed based on the peripheral information transmitted from the hall computer 14, in order to make it easier for the player to hear the effect sound of the slot machine that performs the bonus game, the surrounding slots There is little impact on the machine game and the player.

  Furthermore, since the peripheral information transmitted from the hall computer 14 includes the gaming state of the slot machine managed by the hall computer 14, that is, winning information and production information, it is characterized by production such as bonus gaming state and reach state. The volume of the production sound of each slot machine can be adjusted appropriately according to a certain game state or the like.

  In the above embodiment, the volume control system 10 adjusts the volume of the effect sound of the slot machine arranged around the slot machine that performs the bonus game at the same time as the slot machine starts the bonus game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the volume of the effect sound may be adjusted when the game is good.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the slot machine 11A and the slot machine 11B output a production sound at a volume 3, which is a predetermined volume, and the slot machine 11A starts a bonus game from time T16, and this bonus at time T17. Suppose the game is over. Further, it is assumed that the slot machine 11B is in the middle of one normal game before the time T16, and ends this one normal game at the time T18.

  At this time, since the slot machine 11B is a slot machine adjacent to the slot machine 11A, the volume of the effect sound should be set to the volume 1 at the time T16, but the normal game effect is not cut off. In addition, it is possible to set the volume of the slot machine 11B to volume 1 when the normal game ends at time T18 without disturbing the effect of the game that has already been performed.

  In the above embodiment, the sound volume is changed to a value in five steps. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound volume may be gradually adjusted in order to alleviate the uncomfortable feeling caused by the extreme change in sound volume. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the slot machine 11A and the slot machine 11B output a production sound at a volume 3, which is a predetermined volume, and the slot machine 11A starts a bonus game at time T19, and this bonus at time T20. Suppose the game is over.

  At this time, since the slot machine 11B is a slot machine adjacent to the slot machine 11A, the production sound is set to the volume 1 at the time T19, but does not change the volume sharply at the time T19, but a few seconds from the time T19. The volume is gradually changed over time T21. Also, at time T20 when the bonus game of the slot machine 11A ends, the effect sound of the slot machine 11B is set to a predetermined volume 3, which is not a sudden change in volume at the time T20. The volume is gradually changed from time T20 to time T22 about several seconds later. In this way, a sudden change in volume may be prevented, and the uncomfortable feeling caused by the change in the volume of the effect sound may be alleviated.

  In the above embodiment, the volume of the slot machine is set to the same volume of the left and right speakers 29L and 29R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effects output from the left and right speakers 29L and 29R provided in the respective slot machines 11 are provided. The volume of the sound may be set to a different volume for each of the speaker 29L and the speaker 29R.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14, when the slot machine 11A, the slot machine 11B, and the slot machine 11C output performance sound at a predetermined volume 3 from both the left and right speakers respectively provided in the slot machine 11A, Assume that 11A starts a bonus game at time T23 and finishes the bonus game at time T24. At this time, the effect sound of the slot machine 11A is output at the volume 3 that is the predetermined volume before time T23, between time T23 and time T24, and after time T24. That is, the left and right speakers 29L and 29R of the slot machine 11A output the production sound at the volume 3 that is a predetermined volume.

  On the other hand, the production sound of the slot machine 11B disposed adjacent to the slot machine 11A is set and output at a volume lower than the predetermined volume 3 from time T23 to time T24. At this time, of the speakers 29 disposed on the left and right of the slot machine 11B, the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 29L of the slot machine 11B disposed closer to the slot machine 11A and the slot machine 11A The volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 29R of the slot machine 11B disposed at a far position is set to a different volume. Specifically, the effect sound output from the speaker 29L of the slot machine 11B is output at the volume 1, and simultaneously, the effect sound output from the speaker 29R of the slot machine 11B is output at the volume 2.

  At this time, the effect sound output from the speakers 29L and 29R provided on the left and right of the slot machine 11C disposed with the slot machine 11B separated from the slot machine 11A is output from any of the speakers 29L and 29R. In addition, before the time T23, between the time T23 and the time T24, and at any time after the time T24, the sound is output at the volume 3 that is the predetermined volume.

  Furthermore, when the volume of the effect sound output from the speakers can be changed substantially continuously, the left and right speakers 29L provided in the slot machine 11 set to a volume lower than the volume 3 that is the predetermined volume, The volume of the effect sound output by 29R can be set in more detail.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 15, the speakers 29L and 29R provided to the left and right of the slot machine 11A, the slot machine 11B, and the slot machine 11C respectively output effect sound at a volume 3 that is a predetermined volume. Assume that the machine 11A starts a bonus game at time T25 and finishes the bonus game at time T26. At this time, the effect sound output from the slot machine 11A for executing the bonus game is output from the left and right speakers 29L and 29R before time T25, between time T25 and time T26, and after time T26. The sound is output at a volume 3 which is a predetermined volume.

  On the other hand, the effect sound output from the slot machine 11B disposed adjacent to the slot machine 11A is output from the speaker 29L of the slot machine 11B provided closer to the slot machine 11A from time T25 to time T26. Left and right speakers 29L, so that the average value of the volume of the production sound and the volume of the production sound output from the speaker 29R of the slot machine 11B provided at a position farther from the slot machine 11A becomes volume 1. The volume of the effect sound output from 29R is set. Specifically, the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 29L of the slot machine 11B is output at a volume 2/3 times the volume 1, and the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 29R of the slot machine 11B is Output at a volume 4/3 times the volume 1.

  At the same time, the effect sound output from the slot machine 11C arranged with one slot machine 11B separated from the slot machine 11A is provided close to the slot machine 11A from time T25 to time T26. The volume of the average value of the volume of the effect sound output from the 11C speaker 29L and the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 29R of the slot machine 11C provided at a position further away from the slot machine 11A is volume 2. As described above, the volume of the effect sound output from the left and right speakers 29L and 29R is set. Specifically, the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 29L of the slot machine 11C is output at a volume 2/3 times the volume 2, and the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 29R of the slot machine 11C is Output at a volume 4/3 times the volume 2.

  Further, at this time, although not shown, the slot machine 11D has left and right effect sounds output from the slot machine 11D arranged by separating the slot machine 11B from the slot machine 11B and the slot machine 11C. The sound is output at a volume 3 that is a predetermined volume from either of the speakers 29L and 29R. As described above, in the slot machines 11B and 11C whose volume is adjusted to be small, the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 29R provided farther from the slot machine 11A that performs the bonus game is the slot that performs the bonus game. 2/3 times and 4/3 times the set volume to be output by the slot machines 11B and 11C so that the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 29L provided closer to the machine 11A is doubled. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the volume of the effect sound may be set at other ratios. For example, instead of adjusting the volume of the left and right speakers so that the average value of the volume of the effect sound output from the left and right speakers provided in the slot machine is the volume to be set, the effect output from the left and right speakers You may adjust the volume of a speaker on either side so that the sum as a numerical value of a sound volume may become a volume which should be set.

  Further, for example, one of the speakers provided on the left and right of each slot machine 11 may be muted and the effect sound may be output only from the other speaker. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the speakers 29L and 29R respectively provided on the left and right of the slot machine 11A, the slot machine 11B, and the slot machine 11C output a production sound at a predetermined volume level 3, respectively. Assume that the machine 11A starts a bonus game at time T27 and finishes the bonus game at time T28. At this time, the effect sound output from the slot machine 11A that executes the bonus game has a predetermined volume from any of the left and right speakers 29L29R before time T27, between time T27 and time T28, and after time T28. Is output at a volume level 3.

  On the other hand, the effect sound output from the slot machine 11B disposed adjacent to the slot machine 11A is output from the speaker 29L of the slot machine 11B provided closer to the slot machine 11A from time T27 to time T26. The volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 29R of the slot machine 11B provided at a position farther from the slot machine 11A is output at the volume 1.

  At the same time, the effect sound output from the slot machine 11C arranged with one slot machine 11B separated from the slot machine 11A is provided close to the slot machine 11A from time T27 to time T28. The volume of the effect sound output from the 11C speaker 29L is muted, and the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 29R of the slot machine 11C provided at a position further away from the slot machine 11A is output at the volume 2.

  In this way, when each slot machine is provided with a plurality of speakers, a game is played in a slot machine in which the volume is set low by changing the volume of the effect sound output for each individual speaker. The player feels uncomfortable, and makes it easier for a player who plays a game in a slot machine that produces a characteristic production sound such as a bonus game to hear the production sound. In particular, of the left and right speakers provided in the slot machine where the volume is set to a low level, one speaker that is provided closer to the game machine that executes a bonus game or the like is muted, and the effect sound is sent from the other speaker to a predetermined volume. A system that outputs at a lower volume is a preferable system because it does not require complicated control that continuously changes the volume of the production sound output from each speaker, and the system can be easily constructed. is there.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the volume is adjusted for the slot machines 11 arranged in the same island facility 13. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect is given in consideration of the game state of the slot machines belonging to other island facilities. The volume of the sound may be adjusted.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 17, the island facility 13 and the island facility 111 are arranged substantially in parallel, and the island facility 111 includes the slot machines 11 having the base numbers α, β, γ, δ, ε. Each is arranged. Furthermore, it is assumed that the slot machine 11 disposed in the island facility 13 and the slot machine 11 disposed in the island facility 111 are installed to face each other via a passage 112.

  When the slot machine 11C starts the bonus game while the slot machine 11 and the slot machine 11 output the production sound at the predetermined volume 3, the production sound of the slot machine 11B and the slot machine 11D has a volume 1 Is set to be output. Further, the production sound of the slot machine 11A and the slot machine 11 with the machine number E (hereinafter referred to as the slot machine 11E) is set to the volume 2 and output.

  At the same time, the production sound of the slot machine 11 with the machine number γ (hereinafter referred to as the slot machine 11γ) belonging to the island facility 111 is set to the volume 1, the slot machine 11 with the machine number β (hereinafter referred to as the slot machine 11β) and the machine number δ. The production sound of the slot machine 11 (hereinafter, slot machine 11δ) is set to 2 and output. On the other hand, the production sound of the slot machine 11 with the table number α (hereinafter referred to as the slot machine 11α) and the slot machine 11 with the table number ε (hereinafter referred to as the slot machine 11ε) is output with the volume 3 being the predetermined volume.

  In this way, by including ID information of slot machines belonging to other island facilities in the peripheral information and adjusting the volume of the effect sound based on this, it is easier to hear the effect sound of the slot machine performing the bonus game. can do.

  In the above embodiment, the slot machine 11 arranged in the game hall is managed by the island facility 13 and the hall computer 14, but this is not limiting, and slot machines that need to adjust the volume of the production sound are directly connected to each other. You may communicate and adjust the volume of each production sound.

  In the above embodiment, the volume control unit 79 is provided for each slot machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the volume control unit 79 may be provided in the management unit 12. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, a volume determining unit 116 is provided in the island facility 13, and the volume determining unit 116 determines the volume of the effect sound of the slot machine 11 managed based on the peripheral information received from the hall computer 14. The sound volume designation information (volume information) may be transmitted to each slot machine 11 in accordance with the peripheral information. At this time, the slot machine 11 adjusts the volume of the effect sound based on the volume designation information included in the peripheral information.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 19, a volume determination unit 116 is provided in the hall computer 14 that is the management unit 12. Then, the volume determination unit 116 determines the volume of the effect sound of the slot machine 11 based on the received ID information of each slot machine 11 and matches this with volume information as volume designation information (volume information). To send. Each slot machine 11 that has received the peripheral information adjusts the volume of the effect sound based on the volume designation information included in the peripheral information.

  In this way, by providing the management unit 12 with the volume determination unit that determines the volume of the slot machine 11 to be managed, the number of components to be changed is small, and the volume adjustment system 10 of the gaming machine of the present invention can be easily achieved. Can be introduced.

  As shown in FIG. 20, a program 122 of the present invention stored in a storage medium 121 typified by a magnetic disk, a flexible disk, an IC memory, etc. is a game machine such as a slot machine 11, an island facility 13, a hall computer 14. This is a program 122 including each means for causing the management unit 12 to function as shown in the above embodiment. The program 122 is loaded and installed in the reading device 123 provided in the management unit 12 such as the gaming machine such as the slot machine 11 and the island facility 13 or the hall computer 14 to install the storage medium 121 of the present invention. A volume control system 10 for a gaming machine is realized.

  Further, instead of installing the program 122 using the storage medium 121, the program 122 can be distributed and installed to a gaming machine, a management unit, or the like using the Internet.

  In the above embodiment, the slot machine 11 has been described as an example of the gaming machine constituting the volume control system 10 of the present invention. However, the gaming machine is not limited to this and may be another gaming machine such as a pachinko machine. In the above embodiment, all the gaming machines have been described as slot machines. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and slot machines and pachinko machines may be mixed in island facilities.

  In the above embodiment, the volume of the effect sound is adjusted centering on the slot machine that performs the bonus game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The volume of the production sound of the slot machine may be adjusted. For example, even in the case of a bonus game, the volume adjustment is not necessary in the case of performing an effect that is mainly characterized by animation.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect sound of the slot machine arranged next to the slot machine that performs the bonus game is centered on the slot machine that performs the bonus game, and the sound is separated from the slot machine that performs the bonus game by one. However, this is not restrictive, and the volume of other slot machines may be adjusted. It is not necessary to adjust the volume of the production sound of the slot machine provided. Moreover, the set value of the volume is also an example, and is not limited to this.

  In the above embodiment, peripheral information is always transmitted to each slot machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and peripheral information may be transmitted only to a required gaming machine such as a slot machine. In addition, the peripheral information includes ID information of slot machines arranged at sufficiently distant positions, but is not limited thereto, and includes only ID information of slot machines related to each slot machine. Individual peripheral information may be used for the slot machine.

  In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine communicates with the island facility, which is a management unit, through the sub-board and exchanges various types of information. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main board may communicate with the island facility and the hall computer. Further, the main board and the sub board may communicate with the main board and the island facility individually.

  In the above embodiment, the volume of the effect sound of the slot machine that executes a specific game such as a bonus game is maintained at a predetermined volume 3 and is arranged around the slot machine that executes the specific game. By adjusting the volume of the gaming machine to a volume lower than the predetermined volume 3, the production sound of a specific game can be easily adjusted, but not limited to this, the production sound of a slot machine that executes a specific game The volume of the effect sound of the slot machine arranged around the slot machine that executes this specific game may be adjusted to be smaller than a predetermined volume.

  For example, it is assumed that the slot machines 11A, 11B, and 11C are playing a normal game and outputting a production sound at a volume 3 that is a predetermined volume. At this time, when the slot machine 11A starts the bonus game, the volume of the effect sound of the slot machine 11B arranged adjacent to the slot machine 11A is lower than the predetermined volume 3 and compared with the slot machine 11A. The volume of the production sound of the slot machine 11C, which is adjusted to a volume corresponding to the volume 2 and is separated from the slot machine 11A by one game machine, is lower than the volume 3 that is a predetermined volume. As compared with the slot machine 11A, the sound volume is adjusted to be smaller by a volume corresponding to the sound volume 1. Specifically, when the slot machine 11A starts the bonus game, the volume of the effect sound of the slot machine 11A is adjusted from the volume 3 to the volume 3.5, and the volume of the effect sound of the slot machine 11B is changed from the volume 3 to the volume 1. The volume of the effect sound of the slot machine 11C is adjusted from 3 to 2.5. When the volume of the production sound is adjusted in this way, the amount of change in the volume of each slot machine is +0.5 in the slot machine 11A, -1.5 in the slot machine 11B, and -0.5 in the slot machine 11C. is there. This is because when the slot machine 11A starts a bonus game, the volume of the effect sound of the slot machine 11A is maintained at volume 3, and the volume of the effect sound of the slot machine 11B is adjusted to volume 1 (the change amount is -2). However, the amount of change in the volume of each slot machine is small compared to the case where the volume of the effect sound of the slot machine 11C is adjusted to volume 2 (the amount of change is -1). Furthermore, compared with the case where the slot machines 11A, 11B, and 11C output the production sound at the volume 3, the total value of the volumes that the slot machines 11A, 11B, and 11C emit can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the uncomfortable feeling given to the players of the respective slot machines as the volume of the effect sound is changed.

  In the above embodiment, when a gaming machine in a specific gaming state is in the vicinity, the effect sound such as bonus game can be easily heard by the player by outputting the effect sound at a volume lower than a predetermined volume. However, at the same time, gaming machines that output production sounds at a volume lower than the predetermined volume are effective even if the production sound is lower than the predetermined volume. An effect lottery may be performed using a dedicated effect table. For example, a low volume production table is provided as one of a plurality of production tables in all gaming machines arranged in a game hall. This low volume effect table is an effect table in which a second random number is assigned to an effect mainly characterized by, for example, lamp blinking or animation so that an effective effect can be implemented even if the volume of the effect sound is small. When each gaming machine has a gaming machine that executes a specific game such as a bonus game, the volume is adjusted to be smaller than a predetermined volume as in the above embodiment, and the low volume production table is used. The effect lottery is performed using the, and even if the volume of the production sound is small, an effective production is carried out. In this way, by performing the effect lottery using the low volume effect table, it is possible to perform an effective effect even if the effect is executed by adjusting the sound volume to be smaller than the predetermined sound volume. It is possible to reduce the uncomfortable feeling that accompanies the adjustment to be smaller.

  In the above embodiment, when a specific game such as a bonus game is executed, the effect sound of a bonus game or the like is adjusted by adjusting the volume of the effect sound of surrounding game machines such as adjacent game machines to be lower than a predetermined volume. The sound is adjusted so that it can be easily heard by the player, but at the same time, the amount of light of the electric decoration that emits light or blinks may be adjusted to produce the game. For example, an adjacent gaming machine disposed adjacent to a gaming machine in a specific gaming state outputs a production sound at a volume lower than a predetermined volume as described above, and at the same time, a light emitting lamp built in a design panel or the like The brightness of the game machine may be lowered to make the effect of the gaming machine in a specific gaming state more prominent.

It is the schematic which shows the structure of the volume control system of the game machine of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of island equipment. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a volume control system. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a volume control system. It is a flowchart which shows the effect | action of a volume control system. It is a timing chart which shows a mode that the volume of effect sound is adjusted. It is a timing chart which shows a mode that the volume of a production sound is adjusted when a bonus game is started while adjusting the volume to a low level. It is a timing chart showing how to adjust the volume of effect sound when two slot machines start a bonus game substantially simultaneously. It is a timing chart which shows a mode that the volume of the production sound which does not perform a bonus game is adjusted when two slot machines perform a bonus game. It is a timing chart which shows a mode that the volume of an effect sound is adjusted when it reaches a reach state while adjusting the volume small. It is a timing chart which shows a mode that the volume of effect sound is adjusted in the middle of one game. It is a timing chart which shows a mode that the volume of effect sound is adjusted gradually. It is a timing chart which shows the example from which the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker with which left and right of a slot machine are respectively different. It is a timing chart which shows the example from which the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker with which the slot machine is provided with the average value of the volume of the effect sound output as a slot machine being different, respectively. It is a timing chart which shows the example which mutes the volume of the production sound output from one speaker among the speakers with which left and right of a slot machine are equipped. It is a top view which shows arrangement | positioning of the slot machine arrange | positioned in a different island installation. It is a block diagram which shows a mode that a volume determination part is provided in island equipment. It is a block diagram which shows a mode that a volume determination part is provided in a hall computer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the program and game medium of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Volume control system 11 Slot machine (game machine)
12 Management Department (Communication means)
13,111 Island equipment 14 Hall computer (management computer)
28 Production display device 29, 29L, 29R Speaker 41 Main board (main control means)
42 Sub-board (sub-control means)
58 winning combination determining unit 59 signal transmitting unit 78 effect determining unit 79 volume control unit 81 signal receiving unit (communication means)
82 Signal transmitter (communication means)
86 Production table group 87 Production data group 116 Volume determination unit 121 Storage medium 122 Program 123 Reading device

Claims (7)

A plurality of main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and a sub-control means for receiving a control signal from the main control means and selecting a production sound corresponding to the progress of the game and causing the speaker to sound. With gaming machines,
Communication means for transmitting a control signal output from the main control means to the sub-control means of the gaming machine adjacent to each other together with ID information unique to each gaming machine;
When one of the plurality of gaming machines enters a specific gaming state as the game progresses, the control signal transmitted from the main control unit of the one gaming machine by the communication unit and Based on the ID information, sub-control means of an adjacent gaming machine adjacent to the one gaming machine suppresses the effect sound generated from the speaker of the adjacent gaming machine to be smaller than a predetermined predetermined volume. A game machine volume control system.   When the sub-control unit of the adjacent gaming machine receives a control signal indicating that the specific gaming state has been entered from the main control unit of the one gaming machine, the adjacent gaming machine itself is also in the specific gaming state. 2. The game machine volume adjustment system according to claim 1, wherein the sub-control means of the adjacent gaming machine invalidates the control signal transmitted from the one gaming machine.   A sub-control means of a gaming machine further adjacent to the adjacent gaming machine and separated from the one gaming machine by one or more gaming machines also receives a control signal transmitted from the one gaming machine and generates a sound from a speaker. 3. The volume adjustment system for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect sound to be played is suppressed to be smaller than a predetermined volume.   The sub-control means of the gaming machine further adjacent to the adjacent gaming machine and separated from the one gaming machine by at least one gaming machine receives a control signal transmitted from the one gaming machine and generates a sound from a speaker. 4. The game machine volume adjustment system according to claim 3, wherein the effect sound to be played is kept larger than that of the adjacent gaming machine.   The communication means includes a management computer that receives a control signal together with ID information from a main control means of the plurality of gaming machines, and the sub-control means of the adjacent gaming machine is controlled via the management computer. The volume control system for a gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. A plurality of main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and a sub-control means for receiving a control signal from the main control means and selecting a production sound corresponding to the progress of the game and causing the speaker to sound. With gaming machines,
Causing the computer to function as communication means for transmitting the control signal output from the main control means to the sub-control means of the gaming machine adjacent to each other together with ID information unique to each gaming machine;
When one of the plurality of gaming machines enters a specific gaming state as the game progresses, the one gaming machine is assigned to the one gaming machine based on the control signal and ID information output from the main control means of the gaming machine. A program characterized in that a sub-control means of an adjacent adjacent gaming machine suppresses a production sound generated from a speaker of the adjacent gaming machine to be small.   A storage medium characterized in that the program according to claim 6 is stored and the program can be read by a computer.

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