JP2000042170A - Game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game device that can inform only a concerned player of being in a special game mode. SOLUTION: A game device for a player to operate an operating part to play while looking at a display part is provided with a judging means for judging whether to be in a special game mode different from a normal game mode, a vibrating means 19 for vibrating a part 12 touched by the player during playing, and a control means for driving the vibrating means 19 when the judging means judges the game device to be in the special game mode.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine in which a player operates an operation unit while watching a display unit to play.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There is a symbol combination game device such as a so-called pachislot or slot machine in this type of game device. For example, for a pachislot, an example of combination control of the symbol (for example, Japanese Patent Publication No. 2-16154, Japanese Patent Publication No. No. 72313) have been proposed. In general, three winding drums rotating about a rotation center axis oriented in the horizontal direction are arranged side by side, and each of the rotating drums is arranged with several kinds of symbols on its outer peripheral surface and rotates independently of each other. It has become.

[0003] When a medal is inserted and the start lever is pulled, the three winding drums rotate, and each time a stop button provided for each of the rotating drums is pressed, the corresponding rotating drum stops appropriately. At the time when the three torso stops, if the combination of the symbols of the respective torso displayed on the display window on the winning line matches a predetermined winning combination, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. There is.

Here, the time difference between the time when the stop button is pressed and the time when the rotating drum actually stops, that is, the slip time, is not fixed but controlled by a computer.
Therefore, even if the player presses the stop button aiming at a specific symbol, the symbol does not always appear on the winning line, and the skilled artisan is prevented from having an extremely high payout rate. Is controlled so that a substantially constant payout rate is ensured regardless of the skill level of the player.

That is, a lottery operation is performed by a computer so that a predetermined combination of various winning symbols is selected with a certain probability for each of the winning combinations. The special game mode is set so that the combination of symbols appears.

[0006] Therefore, a kicking-out process for preventing other winning symbol combinations which have not been internally won from appearing on the winning line, and a pull-in process for drawing in internally winning symbol combinations on the winning line are performed.

The maximum slip time from when the stop button is pressed to when the torso actually stops is determined, and the symbols that can be displayed when the stop button is pressed are limited. It is not always possible to make the internally winning symbol combination appear.

[0008] In the case of the internal winning, there is an example in which the sliding time is set as long as possible in order to inform the player that the internal winning has been achieved even when the winning symbol cannot be drawn in. It is difficult for an unskilled player to determine the length of the sliding time.

Therefore, there is an example in which a player is informed by turning on a lamp or emitting a sound when a special game mode is established after an internal win. Not only the slot machine but also other gaming devices include an example in which a lamp is turned on or a sound is emitted when entering a special gaming mode.

[0010]

However, the lighting of the lamp and the generation of the sound not only make it possible for the player to know that the player is in the special game mode, but also make it known to the surrounding people. Feeling and being known by others can hinder concentration on play.

The present invention has been made in view of the above point, and an object thereof is to provide a game apparatus which can notify only the player that the player is in a special game mode.

[0012]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, the present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a player operates an operation unit while looking at a display unit to play. Determining means for determining whether or not the game mode is set; vibrating means for vibrating a part touched by the player during play; and controlling the vibration means when the determining means determines that the game mode is the special game mode And a game device provided with means.

When the gaming machine enters a special game mode different from the normal game mode, the judging means judges this, and the control means drives the vibration means to vibrate a portion which the player touches during the play. Only the player can detect the vibration and know that the game is in the special game mode. Since the surroundings do not become known to the person in the special game mode, the player can concentrate on the play without feeling bothered.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the gaming machine plays the game aiming for a prize, and the special game mode is set in a state where the possibility of winning is high. It is characterized in that it is a certain control mode.

Since the special game mode is a control mode in which the possibility of winning is high, the control mode is advantageous to the player, and the player can concentrate on the play without being known by the surroundings. Will increase the chances of taking advantage of the opportunity.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the vibration means vibrates an operation unit operated by the player.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of symbol display means for arranging a predetermined number of a plurality of types of symbols and displaying them sequentially and repeatedly are arranged side by side. In the game device of the symbol combination, the repetition display of the corresponding symbol display means is stopped by the operation of the stop operation unit provided corresponding to each symbol display means, and the winning is determined by the combination of the symbols arranged on the winning line. Determining means for determining whether or not the game mode is a special game mode different from the normal game mode; and vibration means for vibrating at least one of the start operation unit, the stop operation unit, and a chair on which the player is seated, And a control means for driving the vibration means when the determination means determines that the game mode is the special game mode.

In the symbol combination game device, when in a special game mode different from the normal game mode, at least one of a start operation unit, a stop operation unit touched by the player during play, and a chair on which the player sits is vibrated. Therefore, only the player concerned can detect the vibration and know that the player is in the special game mode without being noticed by surrounding people.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, a lottery means for previously selecting a winning symbol combination is provided, and the special game mode is set to an internal winning state which is won by the lottery of the lottery means. It is characterized in that it is a certain control mode.

In the internal winning state, a special game mode is set in which the combination of the winning symbols is controlled so as to appear, so that there is a high possibility of winning a game state. Only one can know this,
What allows you to concentrate on playing without being noticed by people around you
This increases the possibility that the player can take advantage of the chance.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fourth or fifth aspect, the symbol display means comprises:
A plurality of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface in a predetermined number, and are rotated by a driving means to sequentially and repeatedly display the symbols on a display window. The symbol display means is a mechanically rotating winding drum.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fourth or fifth aspect, the symbol display means comprises:
It is characterized in that it is an image display means in which a predetermined number of a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and a rotating body that rotates and sequentially displays the symbols is visualized. A CRT display or a liquid crystal display which is visualized by imitating a torso is used as a symbol display means.

[0023]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment according to the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a symbol combination gaming machine 1 called a pachi-slot, and FIG. 1 shows its appearance.

On the front surface of the housing 2, a display panel 3 displaying a winning symbol combination and the number of payout medals is stretched on the upper portion, and a vertically long rectangular display is provided on the inside covered by a central transparent plate therebelow. Three windows 5 are arranged on the left and right, and three turning drums 6 are rotatably provided with the display windows 5 displaying the front part of the outer periphery.

The turning drum 6 has a flat cylindrical shape, and a plurality of types of symbols 7 are arranged on the outer peripheral surface over one round. It is rotatably supported at the center and each is rotated in the same direction by a step motor 18, and each display window 5 displays three symbols 7 located on the front surface of the corresponding turning drum 6.

In a state where the three turning drums 6 are stopped, each turning drum 6
3 symbols 7 are displayed for each, and 9 symbols 7 in total
Are arranged in three rows and three columns, and a total of five lines, that is, three horizontal straight lines at the top, middle, and bottom, and two diagonal straight lines passing through the central pattern are the winning lines 8 (see FIG. 2). ),
Winning effective lamps 9 are provided at both ends of each winning line.

On the right side of the torso display section, there are provided various indicators 10 for indicating a play state. The lower end of the torso display unit and the indicator 10 slightly project forward, a medal insertion slot 11 is provided at the upper right end, and a start lever 12 is provided at the left end. A stop button 13 is provided below the turning drum 6 in correspondence with each other.

A payout port 14 is provided at a lower portion of the housing 2, and a receiving tray 15 is provided so as to protrude forward, and medals discharged by a hopper 16 provided inside the housing 2 allow the medals discharged from the payout port 14 to the receiving tray 15. Will be paid out. A speaker 17 is built in along the side plate of the housing 2 and emits various sound effects.

In the spine display section shown in FIG. 2, a combination of three symbols arranged on the winning line 8 among the symbols arranged in three rows and three columns determines a hit, and a middle horizontal winning line is determined. 8 is marked with an I mark, horizontal winning lines 8 above and below are marked with a II mark, and diagonal winning lines 8 are marked with an I mark.
Marked II.

When the number of inserted medals is one among the five pay lines 8, only one middle horizontal pay line 8 of the I mark is valid, and a winning symbol is displayed on the I mark pay line. Wins only when the combinations are lined up.

When the number of inserted medals is two, three horizontal winning lines 8 above and below the I mark and the II mark are valid, and any one of these three winning lines 8 is a winning symbol combination. It becomes a hit when are lined up.

When the number of inserted medals is three, all five pay lines 8 including the diagonal pay line 8 of the III mark are valid. Note that the effective pay lines 9 at both ends of the activated pay line 8 are lit to inform the player of the effective pay line.

The player inserts a medal and starts the lever.
When the user turns on 12, the three rotating drums 6 rotate at the same time, and the stop button 13 is sequentially pressed to stop the rotating drum 6. Here, the start lever 12 is provided with a spherical grip portion 12b at the tip of a branch portion 12a protruding upward as shown in FIG. 3, and is swingable back and forth and urged by a spring toward the rear. I have.

When the player grips the grip portion 12b and pulls it forward, the start switch is turned on. A vibrator 19 is built in the grip portion 12b of the start lever 12, and an electric wire is wired inside the branch portion 12a.

FIG. 4 is a schematic block diagram of a control system in the symbol combination game machine 1. Microcomputer 20
And the CPU 21 controls the game to proceed.

The CPU 21 uses the RAM 23 according to the program written in the ROM 22 to perform signal processing, drive control,
Perform lottery work. The ROM 22 stores a table of a predetermined winning symbol combination, a winning probability of each winning, a payout number, and the like.

Various signals are input to the CPU 21 through the input port 24. That is, a medal insertion sensor 30 for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 11, a start switch 3 operated by operating the start lever 12.
1, a stop switch 32 that is operated by each operation of the three stop buttons 13, a turning position detecting sensor 33 that detects a predetermined rotation position of each of the three turning drums 6 and outputs a reset signal, A signal from a medal payout sensor 34 or the like that detects a paid out medal is input to the input port 24.
Via the main CPU 20.

On the other hand, an instruction signal is output from the CPU 20 to the motor drive circuit 35 via the output port 25, and the motor drive circuit 35 drives the three stepping motors 18 to drive the three rotating drums 6 respectively. Control rotation.

It is determined how many pulses of the symbol of the turning drum 6 are to be displayed if the stepping motor 18 is driven after receiving the reset signal, and the number of pulses is counted based on the reset signal. The rotation of the body 6 is controlled.

The CPU 20 outputs a medal payout signal to the hopper drive circuit 36 through the output port 26, and the hopper 16 is driven by the hopper drive circuit 36 to pay out medals. Further, the CPU 20 outputs each instruction signal to the sound drive circuit 37, the display drive circuit 38, and the drive circuit 39 via the output port 27.

The sound drive circuit 37 drives the speaker 17 in accordance with the instruction signal, and the display drive circuit 38 drives various displays 9, 10 and the like in accordance with the instruction signal. Then, the drive circuit 39 drives the vibrator 19 according to the instruction signal.

The symbol combination game device 1 is controlled by the above control system, and the game proceeds. The symbols include 7, BAR, Girl, Grape, Plum, Cherry, etc. The winning symbol combinations are "7-7-7", "BA
R-BAR-BAR ”,“ Girl-Girl-Girl ”,“ Grape-Grape-Grape ”,“ Plum-Plum-Plum ”, etc., especially“ 7-7-7 ”is a big bonus,“ BAR-BAR ” -BAR ”enters a special game mode called regular bonus.

The control procedure of the drive control of the vibrator 19 by the CPU 20 will now be described with reference to FIG. When a medal is inserted (step 1), the game starts (step 2),
Wait for the operation of the start lever 12 (step 3). When the start lever 12 is operated and the switch is turned on, the routine proceeds to step 4, where it is determined whether or not the internal winning state of the big bonus BB or the regular bonus RB has been achieved.

Since there is no internal winning state at first, the process goes to step 5 to perform a lottery, a symbol combination is selected with a predetermined probability, and it is determined whether or not the internal winning is determined from the symbol combination. Then, it is determined in step 6 whether or not the BB or RB is internally won. If the internal winning is made, the vibrator 19 is driven in step 7 and the three winding drums 6 start rotating simultaneously (step 8).

When the player operates the start lever 12 and turns on the switch, the player can sense the vibration with the hand operated by driving the vibrator 19, and knows that the BB or RB is in the internal winning state. Can be. Moreover, a person other than the player does not know that the player is in the internal winning state.

If it is determined in step 6 that the internal winning has not been achieved, the process proceeds to step 8 after step 7, and the rotation of the turning drum 6 starts without vibrating the vibrator 19. If it is determined in step 4 that the BB or RB has already been internally won, the process jumps to step 8.

After the three drums 6 have started to rotate at the same time in step 8, the stop button 13 is sequentially pressed, and all the drums 6 are rotated.
Stops (step 9), it is determined whether or not a true selection of BB or RB has been made.
Then, the drive of the vibrator 19 is stopped, and the payout control is performed (step 12). If there is no true selection of BB or RB, the flow jumps to step 12 without stopping the vibration of the vibrator 19 in step 11.

Returning from step 12 to step 1, B
The vibrator 19 continues to vibrate while the B or RB is in the internal election state and there is no true election, that is, while the BB or RB is in the internal election state, so that the player senses the vibration by touching the start lever 12. And now BB or RB
Can easily know that it is in the internal winning state.

[0049] Then, since the surrounding people other than the player are not informed that the player is in the internal winning state, the player can concentrate on the play without feeling bothered. The internal winning state is a control mode that is advantageous to the player because there is a high possibility of winning, and the ability to concentrate on playing without being known to the surrounding people takes advantage of the chance for the player It will increase the possibility.

In the above embodiment, the start lever 12 is provided with the vibration 19 and the start lever 12 is vibrated.
May be vibrated, or the chair on which the player sits may be vibrated.

The symbol display means of the symbol combination game machine 1 is a mechanical device for rotating the torso 6 by a motor, but is displayed on a CRT display or a liquid crystal display that simulates the rotation of the torso. You may make it.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a symbol combination game device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a torso display unit of the apparatus.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a start button and its vicinity.

FIG. 4 is a schematic block diagram of a control system in the device.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of drive control of a vibrator in the same device.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... symbol combination game machine, 2 ... housing, 3 ... display panel,
4 ... Slip display lamp, 5 ... Display window, 6 ... Turn, 7 ... Symbol, 8 ... Winning line, 9 ... Winning effective lamp, 10 ... Display, 11 ... Medal slot, 12 ... Start lever, 13 ... Stop Buttons, 14 ... Payout, 15 ... Paper, 16 ... Hopper, 17 ... Speaker, 18 ... Stepping motor, 19 ... Vibrator, 20 ... Microcomputer, 21 ... CPU, 22
... ROM, 23 ... RAM, 24 ... input ports, 25, 26, 27 ...
Output port, 30 ... Medal insertion sensor, 31 ... Start switch, 32 ... Stop switch, 33 ... Turn body position detection sensor, 34 ... Medal payout sensor, 35 ... Motor drive circuit, 36 ...
Hopper drive circuit, 37 ... Sound drive circuit, 38 ... Display drive circuit, 39 ... Drive circuit.

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A game device in which a player operates an operation unit while looking at a display unit to play a game, wherein a determination unit for determining whether or not a special game mode different from the normal game mode is provided; A gaming machine comprising: a vibration unit that vibrates a portion that touches the device; and a control unit that drives the vibration unit when the determination unit determines that the game mode is the special game mode. 2. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the game device is a game device that plays for a prize, and the special game mode is a control mode in which a possibility of winning is high. Gaming equipment. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said vibration means vibrates an operation section operated by a player. 4. A plurality of symbol display means for arranging a predetermined number of a plurality of types of symbols and displaying them sequentially and repeatedly are arranged side by side, and each symbol display means repeatedly and simultaneously displays by operating a start operation unit. The operation of the stop operation unit provided corresponding to the above, the repeated display of the corresponding symbol display means is stopped, and a winning combination is determined by the combination of the symbols arranged on the winning line, and the symbol combination is different from the normal gaming mode. Determining means for determining whether or not the game is in a special game mode; vibrating means for vibrating at least one of the start operation unit, the stop operation unit, and a chair on which a player is seated; And a control unit for driving the vibration unit when it is determined that the game mode is set. 5. The method according to claim 4, further comprising a lottery means for selecting a winning symbol combination in advance, wherein the special game mode is a control mode in an internal winning state which has been won by the lottery means of the lottery means. Gaming equipment. 6. The symbol display means, wherein a predetermined number of a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on an outer peripheral surface, and the symbol is rotated by a drive means and sequentially and repeatedly displays symbols on a display window. Or the game device according to claim 5. 7. The image display means, wherein the symbol display means is an image display means in which a predetermined number of a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on an outer peripheral surface, and a rotating body for rotating and displaying the symbols sequentially and repeatedly is visualized. The gaming device according to claim 4 or claim 5.