JP2003210660A - Pachinko slot machine and its presentment providing method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko slot machine capable of providing presentment reflecting the personality of a player by varying presentment by a character according to the depressing situation of reel stoppage buttons. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko slot machine 1 for displaying the character on a display part 4 to provide presentment to the player detects the depressing situation of the reel stoppage buttons 3 and varies the presentment which is provided by the character according to this depressing situation and the game state provided to the player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachi-slot gaming machine for displaying a character on a display unit to provide a player with an effect, and in particular, a character depending on the state of pressing a spinning cylinder stop button for stopping a spinning reel. The present invention relates to a pachi-slot gaming machine that changes the production of the above and a method for providing the production.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional pachi-slot gaming machine, a character has been displayed on a liquid crystal display or the like to provide an effect to a player.

[0003]

However, in the conventional pachi-slot gaming machine, since the performance provided to the player is unilaterally provided from the gaming machine, it becomes passive for the player. There was a problem that the person was bored.

Particularly, in a pachi-slot gaming machine, unlike a home-use gaming machine or the like, there are restrictions on the board structure and the like in the gaming machine (only the transmission from the main board to the sub-board is permitted) due to regulations and the like. It was difficult to provide a performance that would satisfy the player.

Therefore, it is conceivable to change the effect by a spinning wheel stop button which can be operated by the player, but the conventional spinning wheel stop button has only the function of stopping the spinning wheel reel. Conventionally, only the presence / absence of pressing of the spinning cylinder stop button is detected, and this alone is insufficient as a factor for changing the effect.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to produce an effect that reflects the individuality of the player by changing the effect of the character in accordance with the pressing state of the spinning cylinder stop button. It is to provide a pachislot machine that can be provided.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, a pachislo gaming machine of the present invention is a pachislo gaming machine that displays characters on a display unit to provide a player with an effect. The present invention is characterized by including press-down status detecting means for detecting a press-down status of a spinning cylinder stop button for stopping the trunk reel, and effect changing means for changing the effect provided by the character according to the press status.

According to the present invention, since the effect of the character can be changed according to the pressing state of the spinner stop button, it is possible to provide the effect reflecting the individuality of the player.

[0009]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of a pachi-slot gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the pachi-slot gaming machine of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, on the front surface of the pachi-slot gaming machine 1, a spinning reel 2, a spinning reel stop button 3 for stopping the spinning reel 2, and a display unit 4 for displaying a character are installed. There is.

Next, the internal structure of the pachi-slot gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachi-slot gaming machine 1 is
A power supply unit 21 that supplies power, a main CPU 22 that controls the entire pachi-slot gaming machine, a sub CPU 23 that controls each unit based on various commands output from the main CPU 22, and an image control that controls the display unit 4. Part 2
5, a spinning reel control unit 26 that controls the rotation and stop of the spinning reel 2, and a pressed state detection unit 27 that detects the pressed state of the spinning cylinder stop button 3 and the like.

In such an internal structure, the main CP
U22 is outputting various commands to control the slot machine.
In U23, processing related to sound effects, lamps, LEDs, liquid crystal, and communication control is performed.

In particular, when the main CPU 22 receives the pressing state of the cylinder stop button 3 from the pressing state detection unit 27, it outputs a command for changing the effect to the sub CPU 23, and the sub CPU 23 receives this command. It functions as an effect changing unit and sends a signal for changing the effect to the image control unit 25. Thereby, the effect of the display unit 4 can be changed according to the pressing state of the body rotation stop button 3.

Further, here, the case where the effect is changed based on the pressed state of the spinning cylinder stop button 3 will be described, but if it is a button operated by the player as well as the spinning cylinder stop button, a bet button The effect may be changed depending on the pressing state of other buttons such as.

Now, the effect control process in the sub CPU 23 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, the sub CPU 23 is the main CPU 22.
It is monitored whether or not the game start command is received from (S301), and when the game start command is received, next 1
It is monitored whether or not the second rotation stop command has been received (S302).

When the first rotation stop command is received, the sub CPU 23 performs the first effect process (S).
303).

Here, the first effect process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, the sub CPU 23 is a pachi-slot gaming machine 1.
It is determined whether or not the game state is advantageous to the player (S401), and when it is determined to be advantageous, the pressing state of the spinning cylinder stop button 3 is analyzed (S4).
02). This pressing condition can be analyzed by the force, the number of times, the time, etc. when the cylinder stop button 3 is pressed, but here, the case where it is analyzed by the force when it is pressed will be described as an example.

When the judgment is made based on the pressing force, the strength is judged based on the pressing force detected by the piezoelectric sensor installed on the body rotation stop button 3 as shown in FIG. For example, in FIG. 5, 50 Pa (Pascal) and 100 P
If a is set as a threshold value, it is determined that the pressure is weakly pressed when the pressure is less than 50 Pa, it is determined that the pressure is normal when the pressure is 50 Pa or more and less than 100 Pa, and the pressure is strongly pressed when the pressure is 100 Pa or more. Make a decision.

When the pressing situation is determined in this way,
The effect of the character is determined based on the pressed state.

For example, when the character is a soccer player, a long pass is provided successfully if it is determined that the player has pressed it strongly (S403), and a middle pass is provided if it is normally pressed. (S40
4) If it is determined that the player has pressed the button weakly, a short pass success effect is provided (S405), and the effect process when the gaming state is advantageous is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S401 that the game state is unfavorable to the player, the state of depression of the spinning cylinder stop button 3 is analyzed in the same manner as in step S402 (S406).

When the pressed state is determined, the effect of the character is determined based on the pressed state.

For example, in the case where the character is a soccer player, if the player is determined to have been strongly pressed, the effect that the long pass has failed is provided (S407), and if it is determined that the character has been normally pressed, the effect that the middle pass has failed is provided. (S40
8) If it is determined that the player has pressed it weakly, the effect of short pass failure is provided (S409), and the effect process when the game state is disadvantageous is ended.

When the first effect process is completed in this way, the flow returns to the flowchart of FIG.
23 monitors whether or not the second rotation stop command has been received (S304).

When the second rotation stop command is received, the sub CPU 23 performs the second effect process (S).
305).

Now, the second effect process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, the sub CPU 23 is a pachi-slot gaming machine 1.
It is determined whether or not the game state is in the advantageous state for the player (S601), and when it is determined to be in the advantageous state, the pressing state of the spinning cylinder stop button 3 is analyzed (S6).
02).

Here, similar to the first effect process shown in FIG. 4, a case where the character is a soccer player will be described by taking as an example of the pressing state the force at the time of pressing the body rotation stop button 3.

When the sub CPU 23 analyzes the pressed state and determines that it has been strongly pressed, it provides an effect in which dribbling has succeeded (S603), and when it determines that it has been pressed normally, it provides an effect in which feint succeeded (S604). When it is determined that the player has pressed the button weakly, the effect of the wall pass success is provided (S605), and the effect process when the game state is advantageous is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S601 that the game state is unfavorable to the player, the state of depression of the spinning cylinder stop button 3 is analyzed in the same manner as in step S602 (S606).

When the pressing condition is determined, the effect of the character is determined based on the pressing condition, and when it is determined that the character has been pressed strongly, the effect in which dribbling has failed is provided (S607), and it is determined that the character has been normally pressed. When it is done, an effect in which the feint fails is provided (S608), and when it is determined that the player has pressed it weakly, an effect in which the wall pass fails is provided (S609), and the effect process when the game state is disadvantageous is finished.

When the second rendering process is completed in this way, the flow returns to the flowchart of FIG.
23 monitors whether or not the third rotation stop command has been received (S306).

When the third rotation stop command is received, the sub CPU 23 performs the third effect process (S).
307).

Now, the third effect process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

The sub CPU 23 determines whether or not the gaming state of the pachi-slot gaming machine 1 is in an advantageous state for the player (S701), and when it is determined that it is in an advantageous state, the state of depression of the spinning cylinder stop button 3 Analysis is performed (S702).

Here, similar to the first effect process shown in FIG. 4, a case where the character is a soccer player will be described by taking as an example of the pressing state the force at the time of pressing the body rotation stop button 3.

The sub CPU 23 provides an effect shot from the dribble when it is determined to be strongly pressed by analyzing the pressed state (S703), and an effect shot from centering when it is determined to be pressed normally (S704). When it is determined that the player has pressed the button weakly, the effect shot from the through pass is provided (S705), and the effect process when the game state is advantageous is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S701 that the game state is unfavorable to the player, the state of depression of the spinning cylinder stop button 3 is analyzed in the same manner as in step S702 (S706).

When the pressed condition is determined, the effect of the character is determined based on the pressed condition, and when it is determined that the character is pressed strongly, the pass cut effect is provided to the defender (S707), and the character is normally pressed. If it is determined that the ball is below the touch line, an effect is provided (S708), and if it is determined that the ball is pressed weakly, an effect that is missed is provided (S709), and the effect process when the game state is disadvantageous is finished.

When the third rendering process is completed in this way, the flow returns to the flowchart of FIG.
23 monitors whether or not a winning command is received from the main CPU 22 (S308).

When the winning command is received, the sub CPU 23 executes a winning effect process (S309).

Now, the winning effect processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

The sub CPU 23 determines whether or not the gaming state of the pachi-slot gaming machine 1 is in an advantageous state for the player (S801), and when it is determined to be in an advantageous state, analyzes the effect contents for the third time. Perform (S802).

Then, the winning effect is changed based on the contents of the third effect. For example, when the third effect shown in FIG. 7 is performed, goal effect 1 is provided when the third effect is dribble to shoot (S803), and goal effect is performed when centering to shoot. 2 is provided (S804), goal production 3 is provided in the case of shooting from the through pass (S805), and the winning production processing when the gaming state is advantageous is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S801 that the game state is unfavorable to the player, the content of the third effect is analyzed similarly to step S802 (S806).

Then, when the content of the third effect is dribble to shoot, an effect that is repelled by the goal post is provided (S807), and when centering is a shoot, an effect that is protected by the goalkeeper is provided (S80).
8) Then, in the case of shooting from a through pass, an effect that greatly deviates from the goal frame is provided (S809), and the winning effect process when the game state is disadvantageous is ended.

When the winning effect process is completed in this way, the effect control process in the present embodiment ends.

As described above, the pachi-slot gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can change the effect produced by the character in accordance with the pressing state of the spinning cylinder stop button 3, so that the player's individuality is provided. can do.

Further, when the player's game state is advantageous, by controlling so that the character's effect is successful, it is possible to provide the effect reflecting the player's game state.

Next, a second embodiment of the effect control processing in the pachi-slot gaming machine of the present invention will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. In the second embodiment, the effect is changed according to the number of times the cylinder stop button 3 is pressed.

First, the sub CPU 23 is the main CPU 22.
It is monitored whether or not a game start command is received from (S901), and when the game start command is received, both the number of presses n and the number of presentations t are set to 0 as initial settings (S902).

Then, the sub CPU 23 monitors whether or not the rotating cylinder stop button 3 has been pressed (S903), increments the number of pressings when the rotating cylinder stop button 3 has been pressed (S904), and does not press it. Do not increment.

Then, the sub CPU 23 monitors whether or not a preset fixed time has elapsed (S905). If the preset time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S903 to check whether the revolving cylinder stop button 3 has been pressed. Monitor whether or not.

If a certain time has elapsed in step S905, it is determined whether or not the effect condition nt> 0 is satisfied (S906). If the effect condition is satisfied, the effect is executed once. (S907) The number of presentations t is incremented (S908).

As an example of this effect, an effect in which a character pushes up as shown in FIG. 10 is considered.

Then, from step S906 to step S
The processes up to 908 are repeated, and when the effect conditions are not satisfied in step S906, the effect control process in the present embodiment ends.

As described above, the pachi-slot gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can change the effect produced by the character in accordance with the number of times the spinning cylinder stop button 3 is pressed, so that the player's individuality is provided. can do.

Next, a third embodiment of the effect control processing in the pachi-slot gaming machine of the present invention will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. In the third embodiment, the effect is changed according to the pressing time of the body rotation stop button 3.

First, the sub CPU 23 is the main CPU 22.
It is monitored whether or not the game start command is received from (S1101), and when the game start command is received, the character is displayed on the display unit 4 (S1102).

Then, the sub CPU 23 determines whether or not the turning cylinder stop button 3 is being pressed (S1103), and when the turning cylinder stop button 3 is being pressed, it is judged whether or not the degree of effect is maximum. Yes (S1104). For example, in a case where the character is an effect of bending the legs, it is determined whether or not the legs are completely bent.

If the degree of effect is maximum, the process returns to step S1103. If the degree of effect is not yet maximum, the effect is advanced by one step (S1105) and the process returns to step S1103.

Then, the processes from step S1103 to step S1105 are repeated while the spinning cylinder stop button 3 is pressed, and when the spinning cylinder stop button 3 is pressed down, the effect control processing in this embodiment ends. .

With such control of the effect, as shown in FIG. 12, the character bends his / her foot deeply if the time for pressing the body rotation stop button 3 is long, and the character is slightly bent if the time for pressing is short. You can direct.

In this way, the pachi-slot gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can change the effect by the character according to the time when the spinning cylinder stop button 3 is pressed down, so that the effect reflecting the individuality of the player is reflected. Can be provided.

[0068]

As described above, according to the pachi-slot gaming machine of the present invention, the effect produced by the character can be changed in accordance with the pressing state of the spinner stop button.
It is possible to provide an effect that reflects the individuality of the player.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an embodiment of a pachi-slot gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining the internal configuration of the pachi-slot gaming machine shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining a control process of effect by the pachi-slot gaming machine shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining a first effect process in the effect control process shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a relationship between a pressing force and time.

6 is a flowchart for explaining a second effect process in the effect control process shown in FIG. 3. FIG.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining a third effect process in the effect control process shown in FIG.

8 is a flowchart for explaining a winning effect process in the effect control process shown in FIG. 3. FIG.

9 is a flow chart for explaining effect control processing according to the number of presses by the pachi-slot gaming machine shown in FIG.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of effect control processing according to the number of presses shown in FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the effect control process according to the pressing time by the pachi-slot gaming machine shown in FIG.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of effect control processing according to the pressing time shown in FIG. 11.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 pachislot machine 2 times body reel 3 times trunk stop button 4 Display 21 power supply 22 Main CPU 23 Sub CPU 24 Display 25 Image controller 26-round reel control unit 27 Pressed state detector

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A pachi-slot gaming machine for displaying a character on a display unit to provide an effect to a player, and pressing status detection means for detecting a pressing status of a spinning cylinder stop button for stopping a spinning reel. A pachi-slot gaming machine comprising: an effect changing unit that changes an effect provided by the character according to the pressed state. 2. The pachi-slot game according to claim 1, wherein the effect changing unit changes the effect provided by the character according to the pressed state and the game state provided to the player. Machine. 3. The pachi-slot gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the effect changing means changes so that the effect by the character is successful when the game state is in a state advantageous to the player. . 4. A method for providing a pachi-slot gaming machine for displaying a character on a display unit to provide a player with an effect, wherein the pachi-slot gaming machine is a spinning drum stop button for stopping a spinning barrel reel. A method for providing an effect for a pachi-slot gaming machine, which detects a pressed state and, when the pressed state is detected, changes the effect provided by the character according to the pressed state. 5. The pachi-slot gaming machine production providing method according to claim 4, wherein the production provided by the character is changed according to the pressed state and the game state provided to the player. . 6. The method for providing a pachi-slot game machine according to claim 5, wherein when the game state is in a state advantageous to the player, the effect is changed so that the effect by the character is successful.