JP2004016575A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine by which many people using different languages can fully enjoy a game similarly. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with advantageous state developing means 46 and 51 which develop an advantageous state to a player on the basis of satisfaction of predetermined conditions during the game and annuncement means 9 and 29 which give information on the game expressed by a language to the player. The game machine is also provided with language changing means 61 and 72 for changing the language used for annunciation by the annuncement means 9 and 29. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to various game machines such as pachinko machines, arrange ball machines, slot machines, and the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a slot machine, etc., a game symbol is variably displayed based on a prize of a game ball to a predetermined prize means or a start button operation of a player, and a stop symbol after the fluctuation is predetermined. Based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition such as a specific mode, a profit state advantageous to the player is generated.
[0003]
In addition, during the game operation, for example, during a change in the game design, etc., according to the game state, for example, a character image or an image in a linguistic expression such as “reach” or “big hit” is displayed on the liquid crystal display means, or a lamp blinks. Various effects such as sound effects or sound output by linguistic expressions such as "reach" and "big hit" from a speaker or the like are performed to improve interest.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In a conventional gaming machine, for example, in a production using a linguistic expression by display or voice, only one kind of linguistic expression mainly using Japanese is prepared for Japanese people. When a person plays a game, there is a disadvantage that the game cannot always be sufficiently enjoyed.
[0005]
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which many people who use different languages can fully enjoy a game in the same manner in view of such conventional problems.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention provides a profit state generating means 46, 51 for generating a profit state advantageous to a player based on a predetermined condition being satisfied during a game, and a notifying means for notifying the player of game information by language expression. A game machine provided with 9, 29, and 82 is provided with language switching means 61, 72 for switching the type of language used for notification by the notification means 9, 29, 82.
[0007]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 8 illustrate a first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied as a pachinko machine. 1 and 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a game machine main body, which comprises a rectangular outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 pivotally attached to the front side of the outer frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. 4 is a glass door, 5 is a front plate, these are arranged vertically corresponding to the window hole 6 of the front frame 3, and are pivotally supported by the front frame 3 so that opening and closing are possible.
[0008]
Reference numeral 7 denotes an upper plate for storing game balls for firing, which is mounted on the front side of the front plate 5 and is covered by an upper plate cover 8. The upper plate cover 8 is formed with, for example, a slit-shaped sound output unit 8a that outputs sound from a sound output unit (an example of a notifying unit) 9 such as a speaker to the front side.
[0009]
Reference numeral 10 denotes a lower plate for storing surplus spheres and the like, which is disposed below the front plate 5 in front of the front frame 3 and covered by a lower plate cover 11. Reference numeral 12 denotes a game board, which is detachably mounted on the back side of the front frame 3 so as to correspond to the window hole 6 of the front frame 3.
[0010]
Reference numeral 13 denotes a firing means, which is a firing handle 14 provided on one side of the lower plate 10 in front of the front frame 3, a firing rail 15 provided behind the front plate 5, and a rear side of the front frame 3. When the firing handle 14 is operated, the hammer 17 is actuated by the firing motor 16, and the upper plate is provided by a ball feeding means (not shown) mounted on the back side of the front plate 5 when the firing handle 14 is operated. The game balls supplied one by one from 7 to the firing rail 15 are fired toward the game board 12 side.
[0011]
As shown in FIG. 2, a guide rail 21 for guiding a game ball fired by the firing means 13 is mounted on the front side of the game board 12 in a substantially annular shape, and a game area 22 inside the guide rail 21 is provided. Inside, various game components such as a central display device 23, a special symbol starting means 24, a special winning means 25, a normal symbol starting means 26, a normal winning means 27 and the like are arranged.
[0012]
The central display device 23 includes a display case 28 mounted on the game board 12 from the front side, and a variable display means 29 of, for example, a liquid crystal type arranged substantially at the center of the display case 28. The display case 28 is provided with a normal symbol display means 30, a lamp 31, and the like. The variable display means (an example of the notification means) 29 constitutes a special symbol display means 32.
[0013]
Normally, the symbol starting means 26 is constituted by, for example, a pass gate, and detects a game ball when the game ball passes. Note that the ordinary symbol starting means 26 may be a winning means capable of winning a game ball.
[0014]
The ordinary symbol display means 30 is constituted by one or a plurality of, for example, 7-segment display means capable of displaying one ordinary symbol, for example, on the condition that the ordinary symbol starting means 26 detects a game ball. Usually, the symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time by the random number control, and stops in a predetermined hitting mode or a predetermined mode.
[0015]
As the ordinary symbol, a numeral symbol, an alphabet symbol, a character symbol, and other symbols can be used. In this embodiment, ten types of numeral symbols from "0" to "9" are used. When the normal symbol starting means 26 detects a game ball during the variable display of the normal symbol display means 30, the number of detected game balls is stored up to a predetermined number, for example, four.
[0016]
The special symbol starting means 24 is constituted by opening and closing winning means such as an electric tulip provided with a pair of left and right opening and closing claws 24a which can be opened and closed, and the stop symbol after the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol display means 30 is a predetermined hit. The opening / closing claw 24a is opened for a predetermined period of time in the first profit state that occurs on condition that the mode is set.
[0017]
The special symbol display means 32 is configured to variably display one or more, for example, three special symbols in the left-right direction on the variable display means 29. Each special symbol fluctuates in a predetermined fluctuation pattern, such as scrolling vertically or horizontally on the condition that the special symbol starting means 24 detects a game ball, so as to be in a predetermined jackpot mode or a deviated mode. Stop in a predetermined order, such as left, right, or middle.
[0018]
When the special symbol starting means 24 detects a game ball during the fluctuation display of the special symbol display means 32, the detected number is stored up to a predetermined number, for example, four.
[0019]
As the special symbol, a numeral symbol, an alphabet symbol, a character symbol, and other symbols can be used. In this embodiment, ten types of numeral symbols from "0" to "9" are used. Further, in the present embodiment, the symbol type in which the three special symbols are the same, that is, ten types of “0.0.0”, “1.1.1”,.
[0020]
Furthermore, the jackpot mode includes a special jackpot mode and another normal jackpot mode. In the present embodiment, among the 10 types of jackpot modes, odd numbers such as “1.1.1” and “7.77.7” are used. The five types of jackpots composed of symbols are referred to as special jackpots, and the five types of jackpots composed of even symbols such as “2.2.2” and “8.8.8” are defined as normal jackpots.
[0021]
The variation pattern when the special symbol display means 32 variably displays the special symbol includes a reach-less departure variation pattern A that is in a departure mode without passing through the reach state, and a first reach departure that is in a departure mode via the reach state. The fluctuation pattern B and the second out-of-reach fluctuation pattern D, the first reach jackpot fluctuation pattern C which becomes a normal jackpot mode via the reach state, the second reach jackpot fluctuation pattern E which becomes the special jackpot mode via the reach state, etc. There are many types available.
[0022]
In addition, each of these variation patterns is not only a variation display of three special symbols, but also a moving image display of a predetermined character or the like in a predetermined pattern on the variable display means 29 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol. For example, when a reach occurs, when a change starts, when a stop symbol is determined, etc., a display using a linguistic expression at a predetermined timing, for example, a text display such as "reach", "lucky", "rechange", "probable change", "sorry", etc. The language is output on the variable display unit 29 in one of two languages, for example, two languages, Japanese and English.
[0023]
For example, as shown in FIG. 3, in the second out-of-reach variation pattern D, the reach character performs a reach effect of performing a predetermined action after the occurrence of the reach, and at the time of the reach, “reach” or “Reach” is performed. When the special symbol is stopped in a disengaged manner, and when it is determined, each word of “sorry” or “Regret” is displayed. In the second reach jackpot variation pattern E, the reach character performs a reach effect of performing a predetermined action after the reach has occurred, and at the time of the reach, “reach” or “Reach” and the three special symbols are temporarily set in a jackpot manner. "Lucky" or "Lucky" at the time of stopping, "Re-change" or "Re-scroll" at the time when all the symbols start to change again, "Probable change" or at the time when the special symbol is determined in the special jackpot mode Each word of "Hi-chance" is displayed.
[0024]
The special winning means 25 constitutes a so-called attacker, and includes, for example, an openable / closable plate 25a that can be opened and closed around a lower horizontal axis. The opening / closing plate 25a is opened to the front side in the second profit state generated on condition of displaying.
[0025]
The large prize winning means 25 opens and closes when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the opening and closing of the opening and closing plate 25a, or when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins within the predetermined time. Is closed, and the opening and closing operation is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) on condition that the winning game ball passes through the specific area 33 inside.
[0026]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram for control. In FIG. 4, reference numeral 41 denotes a main control board. The main control board 41 includes a central display device 23 mounted in the game area 22, a back side of a back cover that collectively covers a plurality of other game components from the back side, and the like. The main board case 41a (FIG. 5) is detachably mounted at an appropriate position on the back side of the game machine main body 1 including the front frame 3 and the game board 12.
[0027]
Reference numeral 42 denotes an audio lamp control board, and 43 denotes a symbol control board. These sub-control boards 42, 43, etc. are also provided on the back side of the front frame 3 and the game board 12 including the game board 12, such as the back side of the central display device 23. Each is accommodated in a board case detachably mounted at a location.
[0028]
In the present embodiment, only one-way communication is possible from the main control board 41 to the sound lamp control board 42, and two-way communication is possible between the sound lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43. I have. Thus, a command from the main control board 41 to the symbol control board 43 is transmitted via the audio lamp control board 42.
[0029]
The main control board 41 is mainly for controlling a game operation on the game board 12 side, and includes a first lottery means 44, a first determination means 45, a first profit state generating means 46, a second lottery means 47, 2 determination means 48, stop symbol mode selection means 49, fluctuation pattern selection means 50, second profit state generation means 51, special game state generation means 52, external operation control means 53, control command transmission means 54, and the like. It is composed of electronic components such as ROM and RAM.
[0030]
The first lottery means 44 generates a predetermined number of random numbers in accordance with the probability, such as generating ten random numbers from 0 to 9 when the probability that the ordinary symbol after the change becomes the hit mode is 1/10, for example. A numerical value is generated, and one of the random numbers is randomly selected on condition that the symbol starting means 26 detects a game ball.
[0031]
The first determination means 45 determines whether or not the changed normal symbol is a winning mode based on the random number value of the lottery in the first lottery means 44, that is, the first profit state in which the special symbol starting means 24 is opened. It is for determining whether or not to generate, and it is determined whether or not the random number value drawn by the first lottery means 44 matches a predetermined hit state determination value. If the determination result of the hitting mode does not match, the determination result of the off mode is output respectively, and based on the determination result, the normal symbol of the ordinary symbol display means 30 is changed and displayed for a predetermined time, and a predetermined stop symbol is displayed. In order to stop, a variation control command of a normal symbol is transmitted to the symbol control board 43 side via the control command transmission means 54.
[0032]
The first profit state generating means 46 is configured to open and close the special symbol starting means 24 when the result of the determination by the first determining means 45 is a winning state determination and the ordinary symbol after the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol displaying means 30 is in the winning state. This is to generate a first profit state in which 24a is opened for a predetermined time.
[0033]
The second lottery means 47 generates a predetermined number of random numbers in accordance with the probability, such as generating 300 random numbers from 0 to 299 when the probability that the special symbol after the change becomes the jackpot mode is 1/300, for example. Numerical values are generated, and one of the random numbers is randomly selected on condition that the special symbol starting means 24 detects a game ball.
[0034]
The second determination means 48 generates a second profit state in which the changed special symbol is set to the jackpot mode based on the random number value of the lottery in the second lottery means 47, that is, the large winning means 25 is opened. This is for determining whether or not the random number value is determined by the second lottery means 47, and determines whether or not the random number value matches a predetermined jackpot mode determination value. When the determination results of the modes do not match, the determination results of the out-of-way mode are respectively output.
[0035]
The stop symbol mode selection means 49 is for selecting the stop symbol mode after the change of the special symbol display module 32, and a plurality of types (10 types) when the determination result of the second determination module 48 is a big hit mode determination. One of the jackpot modes is selected, and when the result of the determination by the second determination means 48 is other than the jackpot mode determination, one of the multiple types of out modes is selected by random number lottery.
[0036]
The variation pattern selection unit 50 randomly selects one of the plurality of variation patterns A to E based on at least one of the determination result of the second determination unit 48 and the selection result of the stop symbol mode selection unit 49. This is for selecting one by a lottery, and when the result of the determination by the second determination means 48 is the jackpot determination, any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns C, E, etc. corresponding to the jackpot is removed. At the time of determination, one of a plurality of types of variation patterns A, B, D, etc., corresponding to the departure mode is selected by random number lottery.
[0037]
The second profit state generating means 51, when the result of the determination by the second determining means 48 is a jackpot determination, and when the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol display means 32 becomes the jackpot mode, the second profit advantageous to the player. State. In this second profit state, the opening / closing plate 25a of the special winning means 25 is opened to the front side, so that the game balls can be easily won.
[0038]
If a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the opening or if a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins within the predetermined time, the large winning means 25 closes the opening / closing plate 25a at that time. When the winning game ball passes through the specific area 33, the opening / closing plate 25a is opened again, and the opening / closing operation is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times).
[0039]
The special game state generating means 52 is for generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player after the end (or after the generation) of the second profit state, and the second determination means 48 determines that the state is the big hit mode. The stop symbol mode selecting means 49 selects a special jackpot mode from a plurality of (10 types) jackpot modes, and the second profit state of the second profit state is provided on condition that the special symbol after the change becomes the special jackpot mode. After the end, the probability that the special symbol becomes a jackpot mode is changed from a normal probability state (for example, a low probability of 1/300) to a high probability state (for example, about 1/60), and the first profit state generating means 46 performs special processing. The opening time of the symbol starting means 24 is changed to an extended opening time longer than the normal opening time.
[0040]
Note that the special game state generating means 52 increases the number of the big hit mode determination values of the second determining means 48 in the high probability state to increase the occurrence probability of the big hit mode.
[0041]
The special game state generating means 52 is provided, after the start of the special game state, when the special symbol is in the normal jackpot mode and the next second profit state occurs, or when the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times by then. For example, the probability of occurrence of the jackpot mode is returned from the high probability to the normal probability (low probability) to end the special game state.
[0042]
The external operation control means 53 controls transmission of a language switching command to the voice lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 based on a language selection setting by an external operation. Have been.
[0043]
As shown in FIG. 5, the setting operation unit 55 is configured by a key cylinder or the like that can be rotated by a dedicated key and can be stopped at a plurality of stages corresponding to a settable language type, for example, at two stages. , Provided on the main control board 41, and the tip end, that is, the keyhole portion is exposed to the rear through an opening 41b provided on the back surface of the main board case 41a. On the back side of the main board case 41a, characters such as "J" for Japanese and "E" for English correspond to the two rotation stop positions of the setting operation unit 55 around the opening 41b. Is displayed.
[0044]
The external operation control means 53 outputs the voice via the control command transmission means 54 based on the fact that the setting operation section 55 is operated to switch the setting from “J” to “E” or “E” to “J”. A language switching command is transmitted to the lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43.
[0045]
The timing at which the language switching command is transmitted may be simultaneous or substantially simultaneous with the operation of the setting operation unit 55, or may be a predetermined timing thereafter, for example, transmission of a predetermined command such as a time when the next special symbol starts to change. Sometimes.
[0046]
The language switching command is prepared in a plurality of types, for example, an English switching command for specifying a language after switching, a Japanese switching command, and the like, and the setting of the setting operation unit 55 can be switched from “J” to “E”. , The Japanese switching command is transmitted based on the fact that the English switching command is switched from “E” to “J”.
[0047]
When only two types of languages can be switched, the language switching command does not necessarily need to provide a plurality of types (two types) of commands for specifying the language after switching, and simply instructs only the language switching. It may be constituted by only one type.
[0048]
In addition, at the time of an initialization process such as a reset, a power-on, or a return from a power failure, a command for designating a setting state of the setting operation unit 55 at that time from the main control board 41 to the sub-control board. For example, the above-described language switching command is transmitted. Note that, instead of transmitting a command specifying the setting state of the setting operation unit 55 at the time of the initialization processing, a nonvolatile storage unit for storing the latest setting state by the setting operation unit 55 on the sub-control board side, A storage unit or the like backed up by a backup power supply may be provided.
[0049]
The control command transmitting means 54 is for transmitting a predetermined control command to a sub-control board side such as the voice lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 by one-way communication. Based on the detection, the function of transmitting a normal symbol variation control command to the symbol control board 43 based on the determination result of the first determination unit 45, based on the detection of the game ball by the special symbol starting unit 24 Then, a variation pattern command based on the variation patterns A to E selected by the variation pattern selection unit 50, a stop symbol mode command based on the stop symbol mode selected by the stop symbol mode selection unit 49, and a command to stop the variation of the special symbol. A function of transmitting a fluctuation control command such as a fluctuation stop command to the symbol control board 43 side at a predetermined timing, and controlling the external operation control means 53 And it has a function for further transmitting a language switching command to the voice lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 side.
[0050]
The sound lamp control board 42 is for performing the effect control by the lamp 31, the sound output means 9 and the like. The sound language switching means 61, the sound effect data storage means 62, the sound control means 63, the lamp effect data storage means 64, Lamp control means 65 and the like are provided.
[0051]
The voice language switching means 61 is for switching the type of language used for voice notification by the voice output means 9, and based on a language switching command from the control command transmitting means 54, for example, to the voice control means 63. A language setting signal for designating one of a plurality of types of languages, for example, one of a Japanese setting signal and an English setting signal is output. That is, when an English switching command is received, an English setting signal is output to the voice control unit 63 when a Japanese switching command is received.
[0052]
The sound effect data storage means 62 is for storing sound effect data used for sound effect by the sound output means 9 in advance. As shown in FIG. 6A, for example, sound effect pattern data 62a, music data 62b, Language voice data 62c and the like are stored. The sound effect pattern data 62a is basic data that constitutes a sound effect pattern, and describes time-series output patterns such as music data 62b and language sound data 62c, and at least fluctuation patterns A to E of special symbols. Are provided.
[0053]
The music data 62b is audio data other than linguistic expressions, such as BGM and sound effects. The language voice data is voice data of a language expression, and a plurality of types, for example, Japanese voice data 62d and English voice data 62e are provided for language expressions having the same idea or substantially the same idea.
[0054]
The sound control means 63 controls the sound output from the sound output means 9 based on the sound effect pattern data 62a, the music data 62b, the language sound data 62c and the like stored in the sound effect data storage means 62. The music data 62b and the audio data 62c are reproduced in accordance with the voice effect pattern data 62a corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern based on the special symbol variation control command from the command transmission means 54, and synchronized with the special symbol variation display. A predetermined sound is output from the sound output means 9 while the sound is being output.
[0055]
In addition, the voice control unit 63 sets the language to Japanese, for example, to the Japanese setting signal and English to the English setting signal, based on the language setting signal from the voice language switching unit 61. When outputting a sound in accordance with the sound effect pattern, one of a plurality of types of language sound data 62c, for example, one of the Japanese sound data 62d and the English sound data 62e, corresponding to the language setting. Is read.
[0056]
The lamp effect data storage means 64 is for preliminarily storing lamp effect data used for the light emission effect by the lamp 31, and comprises at least a plurality of types of lamp effect patterns corresponding to the variation patterns A to E of the special symbols. The effect data is stored.
[0057]
The lamp control unit 65 controls the light emission of the lamp 31 based on the lamp effect data stored in the lamp effect data storage unit 64. For example, based on a special symbol change control command from the control command transmitting unit 54, In accordance with the lamp effect pattern corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern, the lamp 31 emits light in synchronization with the special symbol variation display.
[0058]
The symbol control board 43 is for performing display control of the ordinary symbol display means 30, the special symbol display means 32, and the like. The ordinary symbol control means 71, the display language switching means 72, the variable display data storage means 73, the special symbol control Means 74 and the like.
[0059]
The ordinary symbol control means 71 controls the display of the ordinary symbol display means 30 and, under the condition that the ordinary symbol starting means 26 detects a game ball, the normal symbol variation control command from the control command transmitting means 54 is used. The normal symbol of the ordinary symbol display means 30 is varied for a predetermined time on the basis of this, and the ordinary symbol is stopped in the hit mode when the determination result of the first determining means 45 is the hit mode determination.
[0060]
The display language switching means 72 is for switching the type of language used for notification by language display when the special symbol display means 32 displays a special symbol in a variable manner, and based on a language switching command from the control command transmission means 54, For example, a language setting signal for designating any of a plurality of languages, for example, one of a Japanese setting signal and an English setting signal, is output to the special symbol control means 74. That is, an English setting signal is output to the special symbol control means 74 when an English switching command is received, and a Japanese setting signal is received when a Japanese switching command is received.
[0061]
The variation display data storage means 73 is for storing in advance variation display data to be used when the special symbol display means 32 displays a special symbol, for example, as shown in FIG. , Design variation display data 73b, background image data 73c, character image data 73d, language display data 73e, and the like. The fluctuation pattern data 73a is basic data constituting the fluctuation patterns A to E and the like, and describes time-series output patterns such as symbol fluctuation display data 73b, background image data 73c, character image data 73d, and language display data 73e. Have been.
[0062]
The symbol variation display data 73b is display data for expressing the special symbol variation state. The background image data 73c and the character image data 73d are data defining a background image and a character image, respectively, at the time of special symbol variation display. The linguistic display data 73e is linguistic expression display data such as "reach" and "Reach". A plurality of types of linguistic expressions having substantially the same idea or similar ideas, for example, Japanese display data 73f and English display data 73g are included. Each is provided.
[0063]
The special symbol control means 74 is a special symbol display means based on the variation pattern data 73a, symbol variation display data 73b, background image data 73c, character image data 73d, language display data 73e, etc. stored in the variation display data storage means 73. 32, on the condition that the special symbol starting means 24 detects a game ball, in accordance with the fluctuation pattern data corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation pattern selecting means 50, the symbol fluctuation display data 73a, the background The image data 73b, the character image data 73c, the language display data 73e, and the like are displayed on the special symbol display means 32, and are stopped in the stop symbol mode selected by the stop symbol mode selecting means 49.
[0064]
Also, the special symbol control means 74 sets the language to Japanese for the Japanese setting signal and English to the English setting signal, for example, based on the language setting signal from the display language switching means 72. In the case of the symbol variation display based on the variation pattern, one of a plurality of types of language display data 73e, for example, Japanese display data 73f and English display data 73g, is displayed in accordance with the language setting. One of them is read.
[0065]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine will be described. For example, when a game clerk turns on the power of the gaming machine main body 1 when opening a game hall, a command corresponding to the setting state of the setting operation section 55 at that time, for example, the setting operation section 55 When the command is set on the “E” side, which indicates “L”, the English switching command is issued. It is transmitted to the board 42 and the symbol control board 43 side.
[0066]
Upon receiving the language switching command, the voice lamp control board 42 outputs a language setting signal corresponding to the language switching command from the voice language switching means 61 to the voice control means 63. The language is set to, for example, either Japanese or English based on the setting signal.
[0067]
Similarly, also on the symbol control board 43 side, when a language switching command is received, a language setting signal corresponding to the language switching command is output from the display language switching unit 72 to the special symbol control unit 74, and the special symbol control unit 74 On the side, the language is set to, for example, either Japanese or English based on the language setting signal.
[0068]
When a game ball is fired by the shooting means 13 during a game, the game ball enters the game area 22 via the guide rail 21 and then falls into the game area 22 to win the normal prize means 27 or the like. It falls downward while passing the symbol starting means 26.
[0069]
When a game ball passes through the ordinary symbol starting means 26 and the ordinary symbol starting means 26 detects a gaming ball, the first lottery means 44 randomly selects a generated random number value, and the first determination means 45 determines the random number value from the random number value. It is determined whether or not it is a hit mode, and based on the determination result, a fluctuation control command of a normal symbol is transmitted from the control command transmitting means 54 to the symbol control substrate 43 via the sound lamp control substrate 42.
[0070]
On the symbol control board 43 side, after the ordinary symbol of the ordinary symbol display means 30 fluctuates for a predetermined time under the control of the ordinary symbol control means 71 based on the variation control command of the ordinary symbol, the judgment result of the first judging means 45 hits. In the case of the determination, the stop is performed in a hit mode such as “7”, and in the case other than the hit mode determination, the operation is stopped in a deviated mode other than “7”.
[0071]
When the stop symbol after the change of the ordinary symbol becomes a hit state such as "7", the opening / closing claw 24a of the special symbol start means 24 is opened for a predetermined time under the control of the first profit state generating means 46. A game ball can easily enter the special symbol starting means 24.
[0072]
When the open / close claw 24a of the special symbol starting means 24 is opened and the game ball wins, and when the special symbol starting means 24 detects the game ball, the second lottery means 47 lotteries the generated random number value, and the second determination means 48 Is determined from the lottery random number value to determine whether or not it is a jackpot mode. If the determination result of the second determination unit 48 is a jackpot mode determination, the stop symbol mode selection unit 49 determines a plurality of types (10 types) of jackpot modes. If one of the out-of-modes is determined as one of the out-of-modes, one of the plurality of types of out-of-modes is selected by random number lottery, and the variation pattern selecting unit 50 outputs the determination result of the second determining unit 48. Based on at least one of the selection result of the stop symbol mode selection unit 49, one of a plurality of variation patterns A to E is selected by random number lottery.
[0073]
Then, the control command transmitting means 54 transmits a special symbol change control command to the symbol control board 43 via the voice lamp control board 42 to instruct the change of the special symbol.
[0074]
On the symbol control board 43 side, under the control of the special symbol control means 74 based on the special symbol variation control command, the symbol variation display data 73a and the background image are displayed in accordance with the variation pattern data corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means 50. The data 73b, the character image data 73c, the language display data 73e, and the like are displayed on the special symbol display means 32, and are stopped in the stop symbol mode selected by the stop symbol mode selection module 49. At this time, according to the language setting at that time, the language display data 73e is, for example, Japanese display data 73f when the language setting is Japanese, and English display data 73 when the language setting is English. 73g is selected and displayed.
[0075]
On the sound lamp control board 42 side, the music data 62b and the language sound data 62c are converted according to the sound effect pattern data 62a corresponding to the change pattern of the special symbol under the control of the sound control means 63 based on the change control command of the special symbol. The sound is reproduced and a predetermined sound is output from the sound output means 9 in synchronization with the change display of the special symbol. At this time, the language voice data 62c is, for example, the Japanese voice data 62d when the language setting is Japanese and the English voice data when the language setting is English, according to the language setting at that time. 62e is selected and output.
[0076]
Further, on the side of the sound lamp control board 42, the lamp 31 is controlled in synchronization with the special symbol change display in accordance with the lamp effect pattern corresponding to the special symbol change pattern by the control of the lamp control means 65 based on the special symbol change control command. Is emitted.
[0077]
FIG. 7 shows a special symbol change display state according to the second reach jackpot change pattern E and the sound output from the sound output means 9 when the setting of the setting operation section 55 is set to “J”, that is, Japanese. FIG.
[0078]
On the special symbol display means 32, first, all the special symbols start to fluctuate simultaneously (FIG. 7 (a)). For example, when the left symbol and the right symbol are temporarily stopped at "6" sequentially and a reach state occurs (FIG. 7A). 7 (b) → (c)), the word "reach" is displayed in Japanese on the special symbol display means 32, and the voice of "reach" is output from the voice output means 9.
[0079]
Then, after the reach effect by the kappa character is performed along with the symbol change, the middle symbol is temporarily stopped at "6" and temporarily stopped in the jackpot mode (FIG. 7 (d) → (e)). The word “lucky” is displayed in Japanese on the display means 32, and the voice of “lucky” is output from the voice output means 9.
[0080]
After that, when all the special symbols start to change again, the word "re-change" is displayed in Japanese on the special symbol display means 32, and the voice of "Saihendou" is output from the voice output means 9 in Japanese. When all the symbols are stopped at "7" and the special jackpot mode is determined (FIG. 7 (f)), the word "probable change" is displayed in Japanese on the special symbol display means 32 and the voice output means is displayed. From step 9, the sound of "Kakuhen" is output in Japanese (FIG. 7 (g)).
[0081]
When the special symbol after the change is determined in the jackpot mode, the second profit state generating means 51 operates to generate the second profit state, and the opening / closing plate 25a of the special winning means 25 is opened forward. If a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after opening or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins within the predetermined time, the open / close plate 25a closes. When the winning game ball passes through the specific area 33, the opening / closing plate 25a is opened again, and the opening / closing operation is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times).
[0082]
For this reason, if the second profit state occurs, there is a possibility that a large number of game balls will be won in the large winning means 25, and the player can receive the payout of the prize balls according to the number of the winning balls. Benefits can be enjoyed.
[0083]
Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 7 (g), when the special symbol becomes the special jackpot mode of the jackpot mode, the special game state generating means 52 operates after the end of the second profit state. When the gaming state occurs, the probability of occurrence of the jackpot mode is changed from the normal probability to the high probability, and the opening time of the special symbol starting means 24 by the first profit state generating means 46 is set to an extended opening time longer than the normal opening time. Change.
[0084]
After that, since the second determining means 48 determines whether or not to make the big hit mode in the high probability state, the possibility that the special symbol after the change becomes the big hit mode again becomes very high, and the special symbol starting means 24 , The number of times the special symbol changes is increased, and the player can play the game in an advantageous state.
[0085]
This special game state ends when the special symbol after the change becomes the normal jackpot mode and the next second profit state occurs, or when the special symbol has changed by a predetermined number of times by then.
[0086]
By the way, if a foreign player who can only understand English tries to start a game after a Japanese player stops playing, for example, a game clerk opens the front frame 3 and sets using a key. By operating the operation unit 55, the setting is switched from “J” to “E”, for example.
[0087]
When the setting of the setting operation unit 55 is switched, under the control of the external operation control unit 53, a language switching command corresponding to the setting change is transmitted, for example, simultaneously or substantially simultaneously with the operation of the setting operation unit 55, by the control command transmission unit Is transmitted to the voice lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 side via the. For example, when the setting of the setting operation unit 55 is switched from “J” to “E”, an English switching command is transmitted.
[0088]
On receiving the language switching command, the voice lamp control board 42 outputs a language setting signal corresponding to the language switching command, for example, an English setting signal, from the voice language switching means 61 to the voice control means 63. On the 63 side, the language setting is switched to, for example, English based on the language setting signal.
[0089]
Similarly, on the symbol control board 43 side, when a language switching command is received, a language setting signal corresponding to the language switching command, for example, an English setting signal is output from the display language switching unit 72 to the special symbol control unit 74, On the special symbol control means 74 side, the language setting is switched to, for example, English based on the language setting signal.
[0090]
Thereafter, when the foreign player starts the game and the special symbol starting means 24 detects the game ball and the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the language display displayed on the special symbol display means 32 is, for example, The language is switched from Japanese to English, and the voice output from the voice output means 9 is similarly switched from Japanese to English, for example.
[0091]
FIG. 8 is a view showing the special symbol change display state and the sound output means 9 according to the second reach jackpot change pattern E similar to FIG. 7 after the setting of the setting operation section 55 is switched from “J” to “E”. It shows an example of the output voice.
[0092]
On the special symbol display means 32, first, all the special symbols start to fluctuate simultaneously (FIG. 8 (a)). For example, when the left symbol and the right symbol are temporarily stopped at "6" sequentially and a reach state occurs (FIG. 8A). 8 (b) → (c)), the word “Reach” is displayed in English on the special symbol display means 32 and the voice of “Reach” is output from the voice output means 9.
[0093]
Then, after the reach effect by the kappa character is performed along with the symbol change, the middle symbol is temporarily stopped at "6" and becomes the temporary stop state according to the jackpot mode (FIG. 8 (d) → (e)), the special symbol. The word “Lucky” is displayed in English on the display means 32, and the voice of “Lucky” is output in English from the voice output means 9.
[0094]
After that, when all the special symbols start to change again, the word "Re-scroll" is displayed in English on the special symbol display means 32 and the voice of "Re-scroll" is output from the voice output means 9 in English. 8 (f), when all the symbols stop at "7" and the special jackpot mode is determined, the word "Hi-chance" is displayed in English on the special symbol display means 32 and the voice is output. The output means 9 outputs the voice of "Hi-chance" in English (FIG. 8 (g)).
[0095]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the audio output unit 9 as the notification unit and the language switching units 61 and 72 for switching the type of language used for notification on the variable display unit 29 are provided. There is an advantage that many people who use different languages can fully enjoy the game in the same way, for example, a foreigner who cannot understand can play the game as happily as a Japanese.
[0096]
Further, since the language switching means 61 and 72 are configured to operate based on the operation of the externally operable setting operation unit 55, for example, a clerk of a game hall or the like changes a language to be used according to a player. It is possible to switch.
[0097]
Since the language switching units 61 and 72 are provided on sub-control boards 42 and 43 that are different from the main control board 41 that mainly controls the game operation, an increase in the control load on the main control board 41 is suppressed. be able to.
[0098]
FIG. 9 illustrates a second embodiment of the present invention, in which a setting operation section 55 is arranged on the front side of the gaming machine main body 1 so that a player can freely perform a language switching operation. .
[0099]
In the present embodiment, the setting operation unit 55 is arranged on the front side of the upper plate cover 8. The setting operation unit 55 is configured by, for example, operation buttons that can be pressed by the player, and is configured to be sequentially switched to a plurality of languages, for example, Japanese and English, each time the operation is performed. The setting operation unit 55 is not limited to the push button type, and may have any configuration such as a slide type and a dial type.
[0100]
In the vicinity of the setting operation unit 55, a setting notification unit 81 for notifying the setting state of the language by the setting operation unit 55 is provided. The setting notifying unit 81 includes, for example, a plurality of types of light emitting units corresponding to a plurality of types of languages that can be set by the setting operation unit 55, and a side corresponding to the language according to the setting state of the setting operation unit 55. The light emitting means emits light. The setting notification unit 81 may be provided integrally with the setting operation unit 55, for example.
[0101]
As for the control system, the same configuration as that of the first embodiment (FIG. 4) can be adopted. By arranging the setting operation unit 55 on the front side of the gaming machine main body 1, it is possible to freely operate the setting operation unit 55 even during a game, for example, without opening the front frame 3 and the like. Therefore, for example, the setting operation is performed only for a predetermined period, for example, a period other than during the game (a period in which the game ball is not fired, the symbol is changed, a game ball is not paid out, etc.), a period in which the symbol is not changed, and the like. The configuration may be such that the operation of the unit 55 is enabled.
[0102]
Alternatively, regardless of the operation timing of the setting operation unit 55, a language switching command transmitted from the control command transmitting unit 54 to the respective sub-control boards 42 and 43 is transmitted, for example, from the end of the change of the special symbol to the start of the next change. May be performed at a predetermined timing.
[0103]
Alternatively, regardless of the operation timing of the setting operation unit 55 and the transmission timing of the language switching command transmitted from the control command transmitting unit 54 to each of the sub-control boards 42 and 43, the switching of the language setting on the sub-control boards 42 and 43 is performed. May be performed at a predetermined timing, for example, between the end of the change of the special symbol and the start of the next change.
[0104]
FIG. 10 illustrates a third embodiment of the present invention, in which the setting operation unit 55 is connected not to the main control board 41 but to the audio lamp control board 42 on the sub control board side.
[0105]
When the setting operation unit 55 is operated, a language switching command may be transmitted from the sound lamp control board 42 to the symbol control board 43 side. It should be noted that the setting operation section 55 can employ various configurations in addition to those shown in the first and second embodiments.
[0106]
Since the switching of the language has an effect only on effects such as symbol fluctuation and voice effects, the connection of the setting operation unit 55 to the sub-control board side reduces the control load on the main control board 41 side. In addition to this, there is an advantage that, for example, the specification change relating to the language setting can be performed without affecting the configuration of the main control board 41 side.
[0107]
The setting operation unit 55 may be connected to the symbol control board 43 or may be connected to both the sound lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43. Further, when a board configuration different from the board configuration shown in FIG. 10 is adopted, for example, when the audio lamp control board 42 is divided into two control boards of a voice control board and a lamp control board, What is necessary is just to connect the setting operation part 55 to an appropriate board.
[0108]
FIGS. 11 and 12 illustrate a fourth embodiment of the present invention, in which a game explanation display means (game description display means (game description display means) for displaying a game explanation to a player as a notifying means for notifying the player of game information by language expression. (Variable display means) 82 is shown.
[0109]
As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the game explanation display means 82 is detachably attached to the outside of the game area 22 of the game board 12, for example, on the front lower right side, and the main body case 83, the driving roller 84, and the driven It is composed of a roller 85, a driving means 86, a display sheet 87 and the like.
[0110]
The main body case 83 is formed, for example, in a substantially rectangular box shape having an open back surface side, and a flange portion 83a is integrally provided at a rear end side thereof, and the flange portion 83a is brought into contact with the front side of the game board 12. In this state, it is detachably fixed by screws or the like. An opening window 83b is formed on the front side of the main body case 83.
[0111]
The driving roller 84 and the driven roller 85 are horizontally arranged on the upper and lower sides of the main body case 83, respectively, and are rotatably held at both ends by left and right side walls of the main body case 83. An endless display sheet 87 is wound around the drive roller 84 and the driven roller 85 so as to connect them. The driving roller 84 can be driven to rotate by driving means 86 such as a stepping motor mounted on the outside of the main body case 83. The driven roller 85 rotates with the rotation of the display sheet 87 due to the rotation of the driving roller 84. It is driven to rotate.
[0112]
A plurality of display areas different in the circumferential direction, for example, two display areas 87a and 87b are provided on the outer peripheral surface of the display sheet 87, and each display area 87a and 87b has a different language, for example, Japanese. A game description with substantially the same contents is displayed in English. Each of the display areas 87a and 87b is formed in a size corresponding to the opening window 83b of the main body case 83.
[0113]
The glass door 4 on the front side of the game explanation display means 82 is provided with a decorative cover 4b made of resin corresponding to the outside of the game area 22 on the front side of the glass plate 4a covering the front side of the game board 12. An opening-shaped display window 88 is formed in the decorative cover 4b so as to correspond to the opening window 83b of the main body case 83.
[0114]
The drive unit 86 changes the setting from “E” to “J” in response to the setting change of the setting operation unit 55 by the display language switching unit 72 provided on the sub control board such as the symbol control board 43, for example. In this case, the drive is controlled so that the Japanese display area 87a is changed from "J" to "E", and the English display area 87b is aligned with the front opening window 83b and the display window 88, respectively. You.
[0115]
As described above, the game explanation display means 82 for displaying the game explanation so as to be switchable to a plurality of languages is provided as the notification means, and the display language is switched by the language switching means based on, for example, a change in the setting of the setting operation unit 55. Good.
[0116]
As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, but the present invention is not limited to the embodiments, and various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the setting operation section 55 may be any type as long as the setting content can be switched to a plurality of types. For example, when the setting operation section 55 is provided on the back side of the game machine main body 1 as in the first embodiment, the setting does not necessarily need to be switched by a key operation. For example, a push button type, a slide type, a cross key Various configurations such as a touch panel type and a non-contact type can be adopted. The setting operation section 55 may be provided on a board other than the main control board 41, for example, a power board or a dedicated board.
[0117]
Also, when the setting operation section 55 is provided on the front side of the gaming machine main body 1 as in the second embodiment, the setting operation section 55 is not limited to the push button type, and may be a slide type, a rotary type, a cross key, a touch panel type, a non-contact type, or the like. Various configurations can be adopted.
[0118]
Even when the player is not allowed to freely operate the setting operation unit 55, for example, the same key operation type as in the first embodiment may be used, or a lockable opening / closing door may be provided in front of the setting operation unit 55. If so, the setting operation section 55 can be arranged on the front side of the gaming machine main body 1.
[0119]
When the player can freely operate the setting operation unit 55 as in the second embodiment, if the setting operation unit 55 is the front side of the gaming machine main body 1, the glass door 4, the front plate 5, the lower plate cover 11, any position such as on or near the firing handle 14 may be provided.
[0120]
Further, the setting operation unit 55 is provided not on the game machine main body 1 but on the management device side, for example, and the setting operation unit 55 and the main control board 41 side of the game machine main body 1 side or the other sub-control board sides are predetermined. Connection.
[0121]
The types of languages that can be switched are not limited to Japanese and English, but may be other languages such as French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian, and the like.
[0122]
The game explanation display means 82 shown in the fourth embodiment may be provided at any position as long as it can be visually recognized from the front side of the gaming machine main body 1, but by providing the game board 12 by replacing the game board 12, When changing the model, the game explanation display means 82 can be exchanged together with the game board 12, which is convenient.
[0123]
A display means capable of mechanically switching the display content, such as the game explanation display means 82 shown in the fourth embodiment, may be used, for example, for producing a game. Further, the game explanation display means 82 is not limited to the configuration in which the endless display sheet 87 is rotated by the pair of rollers 84 and 85, and a different language is displayed by, for example, rotating or sliding the display plate. Alternatively, a plurality of display areas may be switched.
[0124]
Further, the game explanation display means 82 is not limited to the one capable of mechanically switching the display contents, and may be an electric display means such as a liquid crystal display means.
[0125]
The game description display means 82 is not limited to the one that switches the display language based on the setting change of the setting operation unit 55. For example, the language switching means periodically or irregularly displays a plurality of types of game descriptions in a plurality of languages. You may make it switch sequentially.
[0126]
The language switching means for controlling the display switching of the game explanation display means 82 may be provided on a sub-control board such as the symbol control board 43, the sound lamp control board 42, or a dedicated control board, or may be provided on the main control board 41 side. It may be provided. Of course, the voice language switching means 61 and the display language switching means 72 may be provided on a dedicated control board other than the symbol control board 43 and the voice lamp control board 42, or may be provided on the main control board 41. .
[0127]
In the embodiment, a language switching command is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the sub control board, and a variation pattern or the like is selected on the sub control board according to the language switching command. Side selects a variation pattern corresponding to the language set by the setting operation unit 55 or the like, transmits the variation pattern command to the sub-control board side, and selects a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command on the sub-control board. May be configured.
[0128]
Instead of the setting operation unit 55 that can be operated externally, a language automatic switching unit that automatically recognizes a language understandable by the player and automatically switches the language setting may be provided. This automatic language switching means may be of any type, for example, one that analyzes a word spoken by a player sitting in front of the gaming machine and automatically recognizes the language. In the case of analyzing the words uttered by the player and automatically recognizing the language, for example, a configuration in which a player sitting in front of the gaming machine is requested to pronounce an arbitrary word, for example, by voice or screen display or the like May be.
[0129]
Further, based on the appearance of the player such as the physique, the gaming machine may automatically recognize a language that the player can understand, or an information reading device that reads information from a card or the like storing the player information. May be connected to automatically recognize a language understandable by the player on the gaming machine side based on the read information.
[0130]
The form of communication between the main control board 41 and the other sub-control boards 42, 43, etc., is not limited to the one shown in the embodiment. For example, each of the sub-control boards 42, 43, etc., from the main control board 41 side May be configured such that only one-way communication is possible.
[0131]
As the special game state generated by the special game state generating means 52, the probability that the special symbol becomes the big hit mode is set to a higher probability than the normal state, and the opening time of the special symbol starting means 24 by the first profit state generating means 46 is normally set. Other than changing the extended opening time longer than the opening time, for example, shortening the fluctuation time of the second symbol from the normal state, setting the probability that the normal symbol is in a hit state to a higher probability than the normal state, One that shortens the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol from the normal state, one that increases the number of rounds of opening of the special winning means 25, one that increases the opening time of one special winning means 25, one time of the special winning means 25 Increases the upper limit of the number of winnings per open, increases the upper limit of the number of reserved ordinary symbol starting means 26, and increases the upper limit of the number of reserved special symbol starting means 24. Things like, can be used various benefits state. Further, the plurality of types of profit states may be generated simultaneously or individually.
[0132]
Further, in the embodiment, the pachinko machine has been described as an example, but it goes without saying that the present invention can be similarly implemented in other game machines such as an arrange ball machine, a sparrow ball game machine, and a slot machine. No.
[0133]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, the profit state generating means 46, 51 for generating a profit state advantageous to the player based on a predetermined condition being satisfied during the game, and notifying the player of the game information by language expression. In the gaming machine provided with the notification means 9, 29, and 82, since the language switching means 61 and 72 for switching the type of the language used for the notification in the notification means 9, 29, and 82 are provided, many different languages are used. There is an advantage that the same person can fully enjoy the game.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine showing a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a fluctuation pattern according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a control system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an example of a setting operation unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a voice effect data storage unit and a fluctuation display data storage unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change in the display state of the variable display means during the variable display of the second symbol display means according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a change in the display state of the variable display means during the variable display of the second symbol display means according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a partial front view of a game machine main body showing a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram of a control system showing a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a partial front view of a game machine main body showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a longitudinal sectional view of a game explanation display means according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
9 Voice output means (notification means)
29 Variable display means (notification means)
41 Main control board
42 Voice lamp control board (sub-control board)
43 Symbol control board (sub-control board)
46 1st profit state generating means (profit state generating means)
51 Second profit state generating means (profit state generating means)
61 Voice language switching means (language switching means)
72 display language switching means (language switching means)
82 Game explanation notifying means (notifying means)

Claims (5)

Profit state generating means (46, 51) for generating a profit state advantageous to the player based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition during the game, and notification means (notification) for notifying the player of game information by linguistic expression ( (9) The gaming machine provided with (29) and (82) includes language switching means (61) and (72) for switching the type of language used for notification in the notification means (9) (29) (82). A gaming machine characterized by the following. The notifying means comprises variable display means (29) (82), and the language switching means (72) switches the type of language displayed on the variable display means (29) (82). The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein The said notification means is comprised by the audio | voice output means (9), The said language switching means (61) switches the kind of the language emitted by the said audio | voice output means (9), The Claim 1 or 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. A gaming machine according to claim 1. The said language switching means (61) (72) is comprised so that it may operate based on operation of the setting operation part (55) which can be operated externally. A gaming machine according to claim 1. The language switching means (61) and (72) are provided on a sub-control board (42) (43) different from a main control board (41) that mainly controls a game operation. Item 5. A gaming machine according to any one of Items 1 to 4.

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