JP2004097594A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine easy to hear, to a player, an effective sound for performance or various kinds of music. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine 10 has a sound source 200, and the sound source 200 is movable. When the sound source 200 is installed to a main body of the game machine 10, the sound source can have a slidable configuration or a turnable state. The sound source 200 can be detachable from or attachable to the main body of the game machine 10. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001]
The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a sound source.
[Prior art]
Game machines (for example, pachinko machines and slot machines) are generally provided with speakers. This speaker is used to play various music and sound effects of effects when providing a game.
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a player can easily hear various music and effect sounds of effects.
[0002]
Another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that displays a display color that is easy for a player to see on display means.
[0003]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
(A) The first gaming machine of the present invention has a sound source,
[0004]
The sound source is movable.
[0005]
According to the present invention, since the sound source is movable, the player can set the sound source at a position where the sound can be easily heard.
[0006]
The first gaming machine of the present invention may be configured such that the sound source is mounted on a main body of the gaming machine. In this case, the sound source may be slidable or rotatable.
[0007]
Further, the first gaming machine of the present invention may be configured such that the sound source is detachable from a main body of the gaming machine. In this case, the sound source and the main body of the gaming machine can be connected by wire.
[0008]
(B) The second gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine having a sound source,
[0009]
Directional control means for controlling the directivity of the sound emitted by the sound source in response to a request from the player.
[0010]
According to the present invention, since the player can adjust the directivity, the sound emitted from the sound source can be easily heard.
[0011]
(C) A third gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine having a sound source,
[0012]
Sound field control means for controlling a sound field in response to a request from a player is included.
[0013]
According to the present invention, since the player can adjust the sound field, it is possible to easily hear the sound emitted from the sound source.
[0014]
(D) A fourth gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine having a plurality of sound sources,
[0015]
A sound control means for controlling a balance of sounds emitted from the plurality of sound sources in response to a request from a player;
[0016]
According to the present invention, since the player can control the balance of the sounds emitted from the plurality of sound sources, the sounds emitted from the sound sources can be easily heard.
[0017]
(E) A fifth gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine having a sound source,
[0018]
Control means for controlling the volume of a sound of a specific frequency emitted from the sound source in response to a request from the player.
[0019]
According to the present invention, since the player can control the volume of the sound of the specific frequency emitted from the sound source, the sound emitted from the sound source can be easily heard.
[0020]
(F) A sixth gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine having display means,
[0021]
Control means for controlling the hue, brightness or saturation of the color displayed by the display means in response to a request from the player.
[0022]
According to the present invention, since the player can control the hue, lightness, or saturation of the color displayed by the display unit, the color displayed by the display unit can be easily viewed.
[0023]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0024]
1. First Embodiment [0025]
FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a gaming machine according to the first embodiment.
[0026]
The gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine, a slot machine) 10 has a sound source 200. The sound source 200 is movably mounted on the main body of the gaming machine 10. The sound source 200 is provided so as to be slidable along a slide rail 18 provided on the main body of the gaming machine 10, for example. Note that the slide rail 18 may extend in the vertical direction, or may extend in the horizontal direction.
[0027]
The sound source 200 includes a speaker. The sound source 200 may be formed integrally with an amplifier (not shown) or an output control unit (not shown) emitted from the sound source, and may be provided so as to move integrally therewith.
[0028]
Thus, by configuring the sound source 200 to be movable, the player can set the sound source 200 to a position where the player can easily hear the sound emitted from the sound source 200.
[0029]
The sound source 200 may be configured to be rotatable, as shown in FIG. Thereby, the output direction of the sound emitted from the sound source 200 can be changed so that the player can easily hear the sound.
[0030]
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 has a box-shaped housing 11. A rectangular window-like display window 12 facing the player side is formed at the center and upper part of the housing 11. At the center of the display window 12 at the center, a symbol display window 13 through which symbols 61 of the three reels 40 can be seen is formed. The bet switch 16 is a switch located below the rotating reel 40, and replaces the medal insertion by subtracting the number of medals bet (betting) by operating the bet switch from a numerical value storing the inserted medal number. The settlement switch 17 is a switch located diagonally below the rotating reel and pays out the stored inserted medals. The start switch 30 is a lever located diagonally below the rotating reel 40 and starts driving the reel unit 60 on condition that game medals are inserted or the bet switch 16 is inserted. The stop switch 50 is for stopping the driving of the reel unit 60. The reel unit 60 includes three rotating reels 40. Each rotating reel 40 includes a rotating drum made of a synthetic resin, and a tape-shaped reel tape 42 attached around the rotating drum. On the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape 42, a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols 61 are displayed.
[0031]
The rotation and stop of the spinning reel 40 are controlled by a game control device (see FIG. 3) 150 based on an operation instruction of the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50.
[0032]
Next, the game control device 150 will be described. The game control device 150 forms a part of the control device 10a. Although not shown, the control device 10a mainly includes a CPU, and includes a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like. Here, the number of CPUs is not limited to one, and may be controlled by two or more CPUs. Further, the CPU, the ROM, the RAM, the I / O, and the like may be integrated to form a single chip. When the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, the control device 10a functions as the game control device 150 and the like.
[0033]
Next, the game control device 150 will be described in detail. The game control device 150 controls the rotation and stop of the rotating reel 40 by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50. As shown in FIG. 5, the game control device 150 functions as a normal game control unit 150a, a special game control unit 150b, a winning lottery unit 150c, and a reel rotation stop control unit 150d. Note that the normal game control means 150a performs control relating to a normal game in order to perform a normal game, and the special game control means 150b performs control relating to a special game in order to perform a special game. In addition, the game control device 150 is not limited to the above means, and may include other means.
[0034]
The normal game control means 150a is for causing a normal game to be played. That is, when the start switch 30 is operated under the condition that a medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is inserted, or when a predetermined time elapses from the previous game at the time of “Replay”, the reel unit 60 is driven, and The rotating reels 40 start rotating.
[0035]
Thereafter, when one of the stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 40 stops. When all three stop switches 50 have been operated, the rotation of all three reels 40 stops. At this time, when the preset symbol 61 stops on the activated pay line of the display window 12, a predetermined number of medals are paid out via the hopper unit. Instead of paying out medals, credits may be given.
[0036]
The prize is accompanied by the payout of a game medal, and a child role prize for giving a profit to the player, a special prize for giving a larger profit to the player than the child role prize, and a game medal is not paid out, "Replay" that allows a player to play a game again without inserting a new medal. Then, when the result of the lottery by the winning lottery means 150c is any of the winnings, a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established. Then, when the lottery result is a special winning, a special winning flag is established. During the special winning flag is established, the combination of the stop symbols 61 of the rotating reels 40 of the reel unit 60 is changed to a predetermined special winning. The winning is determined on condition that the symbol 61 matches the symbol 61 (for example, three "7" s are aligned on the activated pay line), and the player is made to play an advantageous special game. On the other hand, when the special winning flag is established by the lottery, but the combination of the stop symbols 61 of the rotating reel 40 does not match the special winning symbol 61, the right of the special winning flag establishment is carried over to the subsequent games. Is set to Note that the winning flag of the child role does not carry over the right of the winning flag establishment to the next game if the winning is not determined in the game in which the winning flag is established.
[0037]
Whether any of the winning symbols 61 can be aligned on the activated winning line while any of the winning flags is established depends on the timing of the stop switch 50 when the rotation speed of the rotating reel 40 is constant. It is. The stop of the rotating reel 40 is controlled by a reel rotation stop control unit 150d described later, and a stop symbol is determined based on a stop table (not shown) provided for each symbol. Each stop table defines a symbol that can be stopped when the stop switch 50 is operated as a reference symbol, and determines how many symbols are moved from the reference symbol to stop the spinning reel. In this case, if the stop switch 50 is operated within the range of the number of movable frames, the symbol is drawn in and the reel 40 is stopped. However, when there is no winning symbol within the range of the number of movable frames, the symbol cannot be pulled in to stop the rotating reel 40.
[0038]
2. Second Embodiment [0039]
FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing a gaming machine according to the second embodiment.
[0040]
The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the sound source 200 is detachable from the main body of the gaming machine 10. Since the sound source 200 is detachable from the main body of the gaming machine 10 as described above, the sound source 200 can be set at a position where the player can easily hear the sound as compared with the first embodiment.
[0041]
In addition, the sound source 200 may be connected to an output control unit (not shown) of the sound source 200 provided in the gaming machine 10 by wire or wirelessly.
[0042]
3. Third Embodiment [0043]
As shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine 10 according to the third embodiment is provided with a directivity adjustment unit 110 that can be adjusted by a player. Further, a directivity control device 160 that controls the directivity of the sound emitted from the sound source 200 based on an instruction from the directivity adjustment unit 110 is provided. As the directivity control device 160, a known directivity control device can be applied.
[0044]
This allows the player to adjust the directivity adjusting unit 110 to adjust the directivity of the sound emitted from the sound source 200, thereby making it easier to hear the sound.
[0045]
4. Fourth embodiment [0046]
As shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine 10 according to the fourth embodiment is provided with a sound field adjustment unit 120 that can be adjusted by a player. In addition, a sound field control device 170 that controls the sound field of the sound emitted from the sound source 200 based on an instruction from the sound field adjustment unit 120 is provided. As the sound field control device 170, a known sound field control device can be applied.
[0047]
Accordingly, by adjusting the sound field adjusting unit 110, the sound field of the sound emitted from the sound source 200 can be adjusted for the player, so that the sound can be easily heard.
[0048]
5. Fifth embodiment [0049]
The gaming machine 10 according to the fifth embodiment has a plurality of sound sources 200a and 200b, as shown in FIG. In addition, the gaming machine 10 is provided with a sound adjusting unit 140 that can be adjusted by the player. Further, the gaming machine 10 is provided with an audio control device 180 that controls the balance of the sounds emitted from each of the plurality of sound sources 200a and 200b based on an instruction from the audio adjustment unit 140.
[0050]
Thus, by adjusting the sound adjusting unit 130 for the player, the balance of the sounds emitted from each of the plurality of sound sources 200a and 200b is controlled, thereby realizing a sound balance that is easy for the player to hear. be able to.
[0051]
Adjustment of the sound balance includes adjustment of the volume of the sound emitted from each of the plurality of sound sources 200a and 200b. In this case, for example, for a person who has difficulty in hearing the sound from one side, the sound can be reliably heard by increasing the volume of the sound from that side.
[0052]
6. Sixth embodiment [0053]
The gaming machine 10 according to the sixth embodiment is provided with control means (not shown) for controlling the volume of each frequency of the sound emitted from the sound source 200 based on a request from a player from an adjustment unit or the like. Configuration. This makes it possible for even a person who is in an environment where it is difficult to hear a specific frequency band, or who has difficulty hearing a certain frequency band, to make it easier to hear the sound by increasing the volume of the sound in that frequency band.
[0054]
7. Seventh embodiment [0055]
As shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine 10 according to the seventh embodiment includes a display unit 230, a display color adjustment unit 140 that can be adjusted by a player, and an instruction from the display color adjustment unit 140. And a display color changing device 190 for changing the hue, brightness or saturation of the color displayed by the display means 230 based on the display color. Examples of the display means include a medal insertion number display lamp, a credit number display, a payout number display, an error display, and an effect reel.
[0056]
Accordingly, when the display color changing device 190 can control the hue, for example, even if a person who cannot see a specific hue plays, the display color adjusting unit 140 adjusts the hue. The game can be played by changing the specific hue to another hue that the person can see.
[0057]
Further, as a modified example, the display of the display means 230 may be changed in conjunction with the output of the sound of the specific frequency. Specifically, the display means 230 may indicate that a sound of a specific frequency is being emitted.
[0058]
Further, as another modified example, a change in the game state may be notified by a display on the display unit 230.
[0059]
8. Modification example [0060]
Of the first to seventh embodiments, game machines according to at least two embodiments may be combined.
[0061]
Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.
[0062]
【The invention's effect】
According to one aspect of the present invention, it is easy for a player to hear various music and sound effects of effects.
[0063]
According to another aspect of the present invention, it is possible to display a display color that the display means is easy for the player to see.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a view schematically showing a gaming machine according to a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a view schematically showing a modified example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing a gaming machine according to a second embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram relating to a gaming machine of the third to seventh embodiments.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a game control device.
[Explanation of symbols]
REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 10 gaming machine 20 sound source 30 start switch 50 stop switch 60 reel unit 110 directivity adjustment unit 120 sound field adjustment unit 130 audio adjustment unit 140 display color adjustment unit 150 game control device 160 directivity control device 170 sound field control device 180 audio control Device 190 Display color control device 210 First sound source 220 Second sound source 230 Display means

Claims (8)

A gaming machine having a sound source,
A gaming machine, wherein the sound source is movable. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the sound source is mounted on a main body of the gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the sound source is detachable from a main body of the gaming machine. A gaming machine having a sound source,
A gaming machine comprising directivity control means for controlling the directivity of a sound emitted from the sound source in response to a request from a player. A gaming machine having a sound source,
A game machine comprising sound field control means for controlling a sound field in response to a request from a player. A gaming machine having a plurality of sound sources,
A gaming machine comprising: voice control means for controlling a balance of sounds emitted by the plurality of sound sources in response to a request from a player. A gaming machine having a sound source,
A gaming machine comprising: control means for controlling a volume of a sound of a specific frequency emitted from a sound source in response to a request from a player. A gaming machine having display means,
A gaming machine, comprising: control means for controlling hue, lightness or saturation of a color displayed by the display means in response to a request from a player.

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