JP2009028403A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of listening to music without troublesome operations.
A gaming machine (1) includes an earphone (201) including a body temperature sensor (202) that outputs a body temperature sensing signal when the body temperature of the player is sensed, and a main control circuit (71) includes a body temperature sensor ( 202) receives a body temperature sensing signal. In response to the main control circuit (71) continuously receiving the body temperature sensing signal for a predetermined time, the sub control circuit (72) reproduces music data different from music related to the game, and the reproduced music data is transmitted to the earphone ( 201).
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In general, a lot of gaming machines are installed in the gaming hall, and an in-hall broadcasting facility is provided for broadcasting a situation such as a jackpot of each gaming machine to the player. The music selected by the game hall is provided for the purpose of stimulating the player's willingness to play using such in-hole broadcasting equipment.

However, the music selected by the game hall is not necessarily music that matches the player's preference. Further, during the game, the player plays the game while feeling hopeful for winning and feeling impatient or uneasy about not winning. Under these circumstances, broadcasts in the hall and music that does not match the taste can be felt as noise for the player, so the player must play the music while listening to the music that suits his / her taste in order to distract him / her. Want. Thus, a gaming machine that can provide a player's favorite music using a memory card has been provided (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, the gaming machine reads the music data recorded on the memory card brought by the player, restores it, and supplies it to the earphone or the like.
JP 2004-201731 A

  However, in the technique described in the above-mentioned patent document, when a player wants to listen to music, in addition to putting the earphone in his / her ear, it is necessary to connect the memory card to the gaming machine. There is a need to provide a gaming machine that can listen to music without troublesome operations.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can listen to music without troublesome operations.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in a gaming machine, an earphone including a body temperature sensor that outputs a body temperature sensing signal when the body temperature of a player is sensed, and a body temperature sensing signal from the body temperature sensor. Body temperature sensing signal receiving means, body temperature sensing signal receiving means for continuously receiving body temperature sensing signal for determining whether or not body temperature sensing signal has been received for a predetermined time, and body temperature sensing signal for a predetermined time by continuous reception judging means Music playback means for playing back music data different from music related to the game, and earphone output means for outputting the music data played back by the music playback means to the earphone when it is determined that the data has been received continuously. It is characterized by providing.

  (1) An earphone (for example, an earphone 201 to be described later) provided with a body temperature sensor (for example, a body temperature sensor 202 to be described later) that outputs a body temperature detection signal when the body temperature of the player is detected, and the body temperature detection signal from the body temperature sensor. The body temperature sensing signal receiving means (for example, an earphone input terminal 211 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) and the body temperature sensing signal receiving means receive whether or not the body temperature sensing signal has been continuously received for a predetermined time. In response to determining that the body temperature sensing signal has been continuously received by the continuous reception determining means (for example, means for performing step S1 in FIG. 6 described later) and the continuous reception determining means. , Music reproducing means for reproducing music data different from music related to the game (for example, music data stored in a sound source ROM 117 to be described later) A CPU provided in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111, a sub-control circuit 72 to be described later, and earphone output means for outputting the music data reproduced by the music reproducing means to the earphone (for example, an earphone output terminal to be described later) 212, a sub-control circuit 72 and the like which will be described later).

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the music playback means receives music data different from music related to the game when the continuous reception determination means determines that the body temperature detection signal is continuously received for a predetermined time. The earphone output means reproduces the music data reproduced by the music reproduction means to the earphone. As a result, the player can listen to music different from music related to the game without troublesome operations by simply putting the earphone in the ear for a predetermined time, so that, for example, if the user is tired of the game and wants to take a break It becomes possible to listen to music easily.

  (2) The gaming machine according to (1), further comprising game sound output means for outputting a sound related to the game, wherein the game sound output means is responsive to reproduction of the music data by the music reproduction means. A game machine characterized by outputting a sound related to the game at a reduced volume.

  According to the gaming machine described in (2), when the player listens to music different from the music related to the game, the volume of the sound related to the game is reduced, so that it is possible to avoid being bothered by the sound related to the game. .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can listen to music without a troublesome operation.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called “pachislot machine”. This gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium such as a card that stores information on gaming value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, gaming balls, tokens, and the like. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  The casing 4 forming the entire gaming machine 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 60 and a front door 2 that opens and closes the cabinet 60. Vertical rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided in the approximate center of the front face of the front door 2. The display windows 4L, 4C and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as display lines, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in the diagonal direction.

  These display lines are activated by operating BET switches 11, 12, and 13, which will be described later (hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”), or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. The fact that the display line has been validated is indicated by lighting of BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, which will be described later.

  Here, the display lines 8a to 8e are related to the success or failure of the combination. Specifically, the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination are stopped and displayed side by side at a predetermined position corresponding to one of the active lines (the activated display lines), thereby the predetermined combination. Will be established.

  A plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a row on the back surface of the front door 2. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a symbol sequence as identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game on the outer peripheral surface. The symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are It can be visually recognized from the outside of the gaming machine 1 through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Further, each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and the symbol row is variably displayed.

  Above the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a liquid crystal display unit 5a as an image display means and speakers 9L, 9R are provided. The liquid crystal display unit 5a has a larger display surface than the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and produces an effect by image display. The speakers 9L and 9R perform effects such as sound effects and sounds.

  BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c are provided on the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when one medal is bet to play one game, and the 2-BET lamp 9b is turned on when two medals are bet to play one game. To do. The 3-BET lamp 9c is turned on when three medals are bet to play one game.

  A substantially horizontal plane pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. In the horizontal plane of the pedestal 10, a medal slot 22 is provided on the right side, and a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided on the left side.

  With the 1-BET switch 11, one of the credited medals is bet on the game by one pressing operation, and the center line 8c among the five display lines 8a to 8e is activated. When the 2-BET switch 12 is pressed once, two of the credited medals are bet on the game, and the top line 8b, the center line 8c, and the bottom line among the five display lines 8a to 8e. 8d is activated. By pressing the maximum BET switch 13 once, three of the credited medals are bet on the game, and all the display lines 8a to 8e are activated.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reel is rotated by a player's turning operation, and a start lever 6 serving as a start operation means for starting display of symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Is rotatably attached within a predetermined angle range.

  Stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R as stop operation means for stopping the rotations of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a player's pressing operation are provided at substantially the center of the front surface portion of the base portion 10, respectively. ing. In the embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  In the embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the reels are rotating is “first stop operation”, and the stop operation performed after “first stop operation” is “ The stop operation performed after “second stop operation” and “second stop operation” is referred to as “third stop operation”.

  An earphone 201 is provided on the right side of the front surface of the pedestal 10. The earphone 201 includes a body temperature sensor 202, a regenerative vibrator 203 (FIG. 5), and the like, which will be described later, and the player is different from music related to the game by performing processes (FIGS. 6, 7) described later. You can listen to music (for example, popular songs, healing music, etc.).

  In front of the lower portion of the front door 2, a medal payout opening 15 for paying out medals and a medal receiving portion 16 for storing the payout medals are provided. A waist panel 20 with a design corresponding to the motif of the model is attached to the front surface of the lower part of the front door 2 between the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the medal receiving part 16. It has been.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 3) described later as a data table. On each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 91)”, “blue 7 (design 92)”, “BAR (design 93)”, “red cherry (design 94)”, “peach cherry ( Symbol pattern 95) ”,“ Bell (symbol 96) ”,“ Watermelon (symbol 97) ”,“ Replay (symbol 98) ”, and“ Blank (symbol 99) ”are displayed. Yes. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Here, BB1 (Big Bonus 1), BB2 (Big Bonus 2), Red Cherry, Peach Cherry, Bell, Watermelon, Red 7 Bell, Blue 7 Bell, BAR Bell, and Replay are provided for the role of the embodiment. ing. BB1 and BB2 are accessory continuous action devices according to the first type special accessory.

  “Type 1 special character” is a character that increases the number of symbol combinations related to winnings per prescribed number, or increases the probability that the conditional device related to winnings per prescribed number operates. It means that it can be operated until it has been played and the game result is not exceeded 12 times.

  The “special feature continuous operating device related to the first type special feature” is a device capable of continuously operating the first type special feature, which is activated when a specific symbol combination is displayed in advance. This means that the operation is terminated when specified.

  Hereinafter, BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as “BB”, and red cherry and peach cherry are collectively referred to as “cherry”. Cherry, bell, watermelon, red 7 bell, blue 7 bell, and BAR bell are collectively referred to as “small role”.

  The combination (combination data) is basically control information in which a profit given to a player is associated with a symbol combination, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, switching (transition) of the game state, It is used for giving game value.

  In addition, the gaming state of the embodiment includes a general gaming state and an RB gaming state. The gaming state can be basically distinguished by the type of the internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination. Specifically, the gaming state can be distinguished by the type of a role that may be won internally, the probability of internal winning, and the like.

  The general gaming state is a gaming state in which an expected value of a so-called “play rate” (the number of medals to be paid out to the player with respect to the number of medals inserted to play a game) is smaller than one. This general gaming state is composed of a flag between BB and a non-flag that does not carry over. The “carryover combination” means a combination in which a corresponding symbol combination is allowed along one or more games along the active line, and between the flags, a symbol combination corresponding to BB is aligned along the active line. Is allowed across one or more games. In addition, there is no internal winning for BB between flags, and internal winning for BB may occur between non-flags, so even in the same general gaming state, different games are different between flags and non-flags. State.

  In addition, between the flag and between the non-flags, during the RT operation in which the replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”) having a high probability of internal winning in the replay is operating, and during the RT non-operating other than during the RT operation It consists of. Whether or not the RT operation is in progress can be determined based on whether or not an RT operation flag, which will be described later, is on. Conditions for turning on and off the RT operation flag will be described later.

  The RB gaming state is a gaming state constituted by a game in which the first type special character is operating.

  The RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the RB operating flag. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state. The condition for updating the RB operating flag to ON is that either a BB1 operating flag or a BB2 operating flag, which will be described later, is ON.

  The condition that the RB operating flag is updated to OFF is that the number of possible games is 0, the number of possible winnings is 0, or either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is updated to OFF. It is to be done. “Number of possible games” refers to the number of unit games that can be played in the RB gaming state, and is defined as 12 in the embodiment. The “number of wins possible” refers to the number of times that a prize can be won in the RB gaming state, and is defined as eight in the embodiment.

  The BB1 operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB1 operating flag is an advantageous state generated by establishment of BB1, and the same applies to the BB2 operating flag. These BB1 operating flag and BB2 operating flag are collectively referred to as “BB operating flag” hereinafter. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to ON is that BB is satisfied. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to OFF is that the number of medals paid out exceeds the payable number. “Payable number” refers to the number of medals that can be paid out in a game (game) from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until the BB operating flag is updated to off. Then, it is 350 sheets.

  Here, the relationship between the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off will be described. When BB is established, the BB operating flag is updated to ON. When this BB operating flag is updated to ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON. Then, when either the number of possible games or the number of possible winnings becomes 0, the RB operating flag is updated to OFF. If the BB operating flag is ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON again.

  When the condition that the BB operating flag is updated to OFF is satisfied, the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. However, when the BB operating flag is updated to OFF, the RB operating flag is OFF. Updated to Therefore, when the BB operating flag is on, the RB operating flag is updated to on. That is, after BB is established, the RB gaming state is maintained until the BB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  3 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display unit 5a, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101, lamps 102, and a sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the earphone output terminal 212 is shown. Note that the states of the liquid crystal display unit 5 a, the LEDs 101, and the lamps 102 can be adjusted by operating the operation unit 17, and the volumes of the speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R can be adjusted by operating the volume adjusting unit 103.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation in accordance with a preset program (FIG. 6 described later), and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generator 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 has an internal lottery table used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and a stop for determining a reel stop mode according to the operation of the stop button. Stores tables and so on. In addition, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands and information to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33. In the RAM 33, for example, information such as an internal winning combination and a carryover combination is stored.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, as the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30, BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and medals are housed, and a predetermined number of medals are in accordance with a command from the hopper drive circuit 41. And a stepping motor 49L, 49C, 49R that rotationally drives the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, a motor driving circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper driving circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, and a lamp driving circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamps 9a, 9b and 9c are output portions of the CPU 31. It is connected to the. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, a stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, a 1-BET switch 11, and a 2-BET. There are a switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, a C / P switch 14, a medal sensor 22S, a reel position detection circuit 50, a payout completion signal circuit 51, and an earphone input terminal 211.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and outputs a game start command signal (a signal for instructing the start of the game). The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate a stop command signal (a signal for instructing to stop the change of the symbol) in accordance with the operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data. The earphone input terminal 211 supplies a body temperature sensing signal (described later) received from the earphone 201 to the CPU 31.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range (random number range), and the sampling circuit 37 generates one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. Sampling. By using the random numbers sampled in this way, an internal winning combination is determined based on an internal lottery table stored in the ROM 32, for example. The internal symbol combination (internal symbol combination data) is indirectly associated with the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player through the stop control mode or display combination corresponding to the internal symbol combination. It can be said that.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 33 stores the count value corresponding to the rotational position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  A symbol table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, the code number sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated as described above is provided corresponding to each code number. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

  Furthermore, a symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination that is a winning combination (winning or the like) is associated with the number of medals to be paid out when winning this symbol combination. The above symbol combination table is used when the left reel 3L, the central reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop, and when the winning is confirmed after the all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped (display combination confirmation). Referenced. The display combination (display combination data) is basically a combination (established combination) corresponding to the symbol combination arranged along the effective line. The player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

  When an internal winning combination or a stop winning combination is determined by lottery processing (such as internal lottery processing) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 stops the stop switch 7LS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. , 7CS, 7RS, and a signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to the motor drive circuit 39 based on the stop command signal and the determined stop table.

  If it becomes a stop mode (that is, a winning mode) indicating a winning combination, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At that time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and inputs a medal payout completion signal to the CPU 31 when the counted value reaches a designated number. Thereby, CPU31 stops the drive of the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41, and complete | finishes a medal payout process.

  The configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the block diagram of the sub control circuit 72 shown in FIG.

  The sub control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit (gSub) 72a and a sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The image control circuit (gSub) 72 a or the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72 b is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71.

  Communication between the main control circuit 71 and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is connected to the main control circuit. No command or information is input to 71. Communication between the image control circuit (gSub) 72a and the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed in one direction from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b does not input commands or information to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  The image control circuit (gSub) 72a includes an image control microcomputer 81, a serial port 82, a program ROM 83, a work RAM 84, a calendar IC 85, an image control IC 86, a control RAM 87, an image ROM (CROM (character ROM)) 88, and a video RAM 89. The

  The image control microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the image control microcomputer 81 performs various processes according to the control program stored in the program ROM 83 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The image control circuit (gSub) 72a does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the image control microcomputer 81. ing.

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a control program (FIG. 7 described later) executed by the image control microcomputer 81, various tables, and the like.

  The work RAM 84 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the image control microcomputer 81 executes the control program described above. Various information is stored in the work RAM 84. For example, information on effect data determined with reference to the effect determination table is stored.

  The calendar IC 85 stores date data. An operation unit 17 is connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In the embodiment, the date etc. are set by operating the operation unit 17 by an employee of a game hall. The image control microcomputer 81 stores the date information set based on the input signal transmitted from the operation unit 17 in the calendar IC 85. The date information stored in the calendar IC 85 is backed up.

  The work RAM 84 and calendar IC 85 described above are backup targets. That is, even when the power supplied to the image control microcomputer 81 is interrupted, the power is continuously supplied, and the stored information is prevented from being erased.

  The image control IC 86 generates an image corresponding to the content of the effect determined by the image control microcomputer 81 and outputs it to the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  The control RAM 87 is included in the image control IC 86. The image control microcomputer 81 writes and reads information and the like with respect to the control RAM 87. In the control RAM 87, a register of the image control IC 86, a sprite attribute table, and a color palette table are developed. The image control microcomputer 81 updates the register of the image control IC 86 and the sprite attribute table at every predetermined timing.

  The image control IC 86 is connected to the liquid crystal display unit 5a, the image ROM 88, and the video RAM 89. The image ROM 88 may be connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In this case, the configuration may be effective when processing a large amount of image data such as three-dimensional image data. The image ROM 88 stores image data, dot data, and the like for generating an image. The video RAM 89 is configured as a temporary storage unit when an image is generated by the image control IC 86. The image control IC 86 transmits a signal to the image control microcomputer 81 every time data in the video RAM 89 is transferred to the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  In the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, the image control microcomputer 81 also controls the effects of sound and lamps. The image control microcomputer 81 determines the type of sound / lamp and the output timing based on the determined effect. The image control microcomputer 81 transmits a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b via the serial port 82 at every predetermined timing. In the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b, only the sound / lamp output is performed mainly in accordance with the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a (excluding the volume adjustment control described later). .

  The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b includes a sound / lamp control microcomputer 111, a serial port 112, a program ROM 113, a work RAM 114, a sound source IC 115, a power amplifier 116, and a sound source ROM 117.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs sound / lamp output processing according to the control program stored in the program ROM 113 based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 is connected to LEDs 101 and lamps 102. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 transmits an output signal to the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 in response to a command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a at a predetermined timing. As a result, the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 emit light in a predetermined manner according to the effect.

  The serial port 112 receives a command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The program ROM 113 stores a control program executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 and the like. The work RAM 114 is configured as temporary storage means for work when the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 executes the control program described above.

  The sound source IC 115 generates a sound source based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72 a and outputs the sound source to the power amplifier 116. The power amplifier 116 is an amplifier, and speakers 9L and 9R are connected to the power amplifier 116. The power amplifier 116 amplifies the sound source output from the sound source IC 115 and outputs the amplified sound source from the speakers 9L and 9R. The sound source ROM 117 stores sound source data (phrase etc.) for generating a sound source, music data different from music related to the game (eg, song, healing music, etc.). The sound source IC 115 outputs music data different from the music related to the game to the earphone output terminal 212.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 is connected to a volume control unit 103. The volume control unit 103 can be operated by employees of the game hall and the like, and the volume output from the speakers 9L and 9R is adjusted. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs volume adjustment control for adjusting the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R to the input volume based on the input signal transmitted from the volume adjustment unit 103.

  A configuration of the earphone 201 will be described with reference to a block diagram showing a connection relationship between the earphone 201 and the main control circuit 71 shown in FIG.

  The earphone 201 includes a body temperature sensor 202 and a reproduction vibrating body 203. The body temperature sensor 202 is connected to an earphone input terminal 211, and the reproduction vibration body 203 is connected to an earphone output terminal 212. The body temperature sensor 202 is an element that senses body temperature in contact with the ear hole, and transmits a body temperature sensing signal to the earphone input terminal 211 by sensing body temperature. The reproduction vibrating body 203 is an element that is driven by the music data output from the earphone output terminal 212 and vibrates to convert the music data as an electric signal into sound.

  The processing of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 determines whether or not the body temperature sensing signal has been continuously received for a predetermined time (step S1). Specifically, it is determined whether the earphone input terminal 211 has continuously received a body temperature sensing signal from the body temperature sensor 202 for a predetermined time. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S2, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S1. In step S2, a music data reproduction start signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S3.

  In step S3, it is determined whether the body temperature sensing signal has not been received continuously for a predetermined time. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the earphone input terminal 211 has not received a body temperature sensing signal from the body temperature sensor 202 for a predetermined time. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S4, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S3. In step S4, a music data reproduction stop signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S1.

  The processing of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, the CPU provided in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 determines whether or not a music data reproduction start signal has been received (step S11). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a music data reproduction start signal is received from the main control circuit 71 via the serial port 82 and the serial port 112. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S12, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S11. In step S12, the music data is transmitted to the earphone output terminal 212, and the process proceeds to step S13. Specifically, music data different from the game-related music stored in the sound source ROM 117 is output to the earphone output terminal 212 via the sound source IC 115. In step S12, in addition to the processing described above, the volume of the game sound is lowered and output to the speakers 9L and 9R.

  In step S13, it is determined whether or not a music data reproduction stop signal has been received. Specifically, it is determined whether a music data reproduction stop signal is received from the main control circuit 71 via the serial port 82 and the serial port 112. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S14, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S12. In step S14, transmission of the music data to the earphone output terminal 212 is terminated. In step S14, in addition to the processing described above, the volume of the game sound is restored and output to the speakers 9L and 9R. When the process of step S14 is completed, the CPU provided in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 ends the process of the sub-control circuit 72.

  As described above, the player can listen to music different from music related to the game without troublesome operation by simply putting the earphone 201 into the ear for a predetermined time, and thus, for example, wants to take a rest because he is tired of the game. In this case, it becomes possible to listen to music easily.

  Further, when the player is listening to music that is different from the music related to the game, the volume of the sound related to the game is reduced, so that the player can avoid being bothered by the sound related to the game.

  As mentioned above, although the Example was described, this invention is not limited to this.

  In the embodiment, the body temperature sensing signal is received by the main control circuit 71 and the music data reproduction start signal for reproducing the music data is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by connecting the earphone input terminal 211 to the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 in the sub-control circuit 72, the CPU in the sub-control circuit 72 receives the body temperature sensing signal in the sub-control circuit 72 and continues for a predetermined time. The music data may be transmitted to the earphone output terminal 212 in response to the reception. Thereby, the process for reproducing the music data (the process corresponding to FIGS. 6 and 7 in the embodiment) can be performed only by the sub-control circuit 72.

  In the embodiment, the case of the earphone has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, headphones may be used.

  In the embodiment, the music is not configured to be different from the music related to the game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ROM 32 may store music data and a music data selection table, and a music selection button (not shown) may be provided on the gaming machine 1 so that the player can select and input music. This makes it possible to listen to music desired by the player.

  In addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the present embodiment, the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as pachilot. Furthermore, the present invention is also applied to a game program in which the above-described operation on the gaming machine 1 is executed in a simulated manner for a home game machine or a portable terminal (for a mobile phone, a portable game machine, etc.). Can run the game. In that case, a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows the structure of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows the structure of an earphone. The flowchart of the process of a main control circuit. The flowchart of a process of a sub control circuit.

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1 gaming machine 3L, 3C, 3R reel 6 start lever 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 30 microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (2)

An earphone with a body temperature sensor that outputs a body temperature sensing signal when sensing the body temperature of the player;
Body temperature sensing signal receiving means for receiving the body temperature sensing signal from the body temperature sensor;
Continuous reception determination means for determining whether or not the body temperature sensing signal receiving means has continuously received the body temperature sensing signal for a predetermined time;
Music reproduction means for reproducing music data different from music related to a game in response to the continuous reception determination means determining that the body temperature sensing signal has been received continuously for a predetermined time;
A game machine comprising: earphone output means for outputting the music data reproduced by the music reproduction means to the earphone. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Game sound output means for outputting sound related to the game,
The game sound output means includes
A gaming machine characterized in that, in response to the music data being reproduced by the music reproducing means, the sound volume relating to the game is lowered and outputted.

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