JP2007190071A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a gaming machine that allows foreigners to understand and enjoy the contents, and is rich in surprise and capable of performing more interesting productions.
SOLUTION: At least sound generation means for outputting sound, default language setting means for selecting and determining the type of language generated by the sound generation means from a plurality of foreign languages, and predetermined effects according to the progress of the game When executing the production, the execution information enabling the output of the voice language in the default language set by the default language setting means from the sounding means, and the game information related to the establishment of the winning combination A game machine comprising: a notification means for voice notification of the game information using a foreign language different from the default language set by the default language setting means when a predetermined condition is satisfied It was.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine or a pachinko machine.

  In game machines such as pachislot machines and pachinko machines in recent years, symbol display means that can display symbols that consist of multiple symbols or symbol images can be displayed variably and stopped, and the internal winning combination is determined based on the predetermined conditions being met. The combination of the plurality of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means is a predetermined combination corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. On the condition that it is established, a game profit granting means for giving a predetermined game profit to the player, a display means such as a liquid crystal display device, a sounding means such as a speaker, and the liquid crystal according to the progress of the game The structure provided with the production | presentation execution means which performs a predetermined production | presentation using a display apparatus or a speaker is common.

  The effect execution means in such a gaming machine is based on a language such as “reach” or “congratulations on big hits” if the liquid crystal display device is a moving image such as a predetermined character image or a still image, for example, if it is a pachinko machine, according to the progress of the game Displaying text images and outputting sound in languages such as sound effects, “reach” and “congratulations on jackpots” from the speakers, and informing the gaming state, to improve the interest. It was.

  Also, for example, in a pachislot machine, when a player starts a game, an internal lottery is performed. Based on the result of the lottery and the timing of the stop operation by the player, the reel rotation is stopped. If an internal winning combination (so-called “bonus”) that shifts to a special gaming state that is the most advantageous gaming state for the player is obtained as a result of winning by internal lottery, for example, by voice In general, the player confirms bonus confirmation or displays characters such as “bonus confirmed!” On a liquid crystal display device to prompt the player to stop at an appropriate timing.

  On the other hand, in recent years, the number of foreigners who enjoy such pachislot machines and pachinko machines has increased, and as in the past, when the above-mentioned production using voice and text display is performed, only Japanese for Japanese people can be used. There has been a problem that in the production expression, foreigners who do not understand Japanese cannot fully enjoy the game.

Thus, a gaming machine has been proposed that includes language switching means for switching the type of language used for notification by the effect execution means (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-016575 A

  With the above gaming machines, even foreigners can understand and enjoy the contents of the production in the same way as Japanese people, but this is just to make the language different and improve the interest of the game. It was not.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can solve the above-described problems.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

  The gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention provides a symbol display means for enabling a variable display and a stop display of a symbol composed of a plurality of symbols or symbol images, and an internal winning combination based on a predetermined condition being satisfied. And a combination of the symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means becomes a predetermined combination corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. On the condition that the combination is established, a game profit granting means for giving a predetermined game profit to the player, a sounding means for outputting at least sound, and types of languages pronounced from the sounding means are selected from a plurality of foreign languages. A default language setting means for selecting and determining from the above, and a predetermined effect can be executed in accordance with the progress of the game. The execution execution means that can output the sound language in the default language from the sounding means, and the game information related to the establishment of the winning combination can be notified by voice, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the default language And a notifying means for voice notification of the game information using a foreign language different from the default language set by the setting means.

  In the present invention according to claim 2, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, the condition for voice notification of the gaming information using a foreign language different from the default language is based on a certain standard of gaming results analyzed from gaming history. It is a case where it satisfy | fills.

  In the present invention according to claim 3, in the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, when the game information is notified and / or a predetermined effect is displayed as an image, and the foreign language is used for voice notification, Display control means for displaying character information in the foreign language on the display means is further provided.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the third aspect, the display control means displays, in a default language, a translated sentence in a foreign language to be notified by voice when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Characters are displayed on the means.

  In the present invention according to claim 5, in the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, a plurality of languages that are pronounced by the sounding means can be selected by the player from the default language setting means. It consists of a first language group and a second language group that cannot be selected from the default language setting means.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine comprising: a symbol display device capable of variably displaying and stopping a symbol composed of a plurality of symbols or symbol images; a sounding device that outputs at least sound; and a player's operation. A gaming machine housing having a language selection operation device capable of selecting a language to be sounded from the sounding device, a CPU and a storage device, and an internal winning combination is determined based on a predetermined condition being satisfied. The combination of the internal symbol combination determination function determined by the symbol display device and the plurality of symbols stopped and displayed by the symbol display device is a predetermined combination corresponding to the internal symbol combination determined by the internal symbol combination determination function. On the condition that the combination is established, a main control board having a game profit granting function for giving a predetermined game profit to the player, a CPU, and each of which are configured in different languages. A plurality of language data tables storing the audio data and a storage device storing a plurality of effect data tables storing different effect mode data, and a plurality of language data tables based on the operation result of the language selection operation device by the player. A default language setting function for setting one language as a default language from the language data of the above, and an effect based on the effect data table determined by lottery from the plurality of effect data tables, and the default language setting function If the signal indicating the lottery result by the internal winning combination determination function is received from the main execution board and the effect execution function that allows the default language set by the sound output means to be output, the language data including the default language Language that switches the setting to the language determined by lottery from the table A sub-control board having a conversion function and a notification function for voice notification of game information related to the establishment of the winning combination based on the language data switched by the language switching function. .

  According to the present invention, even if the player is a foreigner, the content can be understood and enjoyed, and in some cases, the game information will be audio-reported in a foreign language different from the default language, It is possible to provide a gaming machine that is rich in surprise and can improve the interest of the game.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a symbol display means that enables variable display and stop display of symbols composed of a plurality of symbols or symbol images, and an internal winning combination that determines an internal winning combination based on a predetermined condition being satisfied. The winning combination is established by combining the combination of the plurality of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means with a predetermined combination corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Based on the above, a game profit granting means for giving a predetermined game profit to the player, a sounding means for outputting at least sound, and a language type pronounced by the sounding means are selected from a plurality of foreign languages The default language setting means to be determined and a predetermined effect can be executed in accordance with the progress of the game. When the effect is executed, the default language setting means sets the default language setting means. The sound execution means that can output the voice language in the default language from the sounding means, the game information related to the establishment of the winning combination can be notified by voice, and the default language setting means when the predetermined condition is satisfied And informing means for informing the game information by voice using a foreign language different from the default language set by.

  In other words, it is possible to select a symbol display device that can display variable symbols and symbols that consist of a plurality of symbols or symbol images, a sounding device that outputs at least sound, and a language that is pronounced from the sounding device by a player's operation. A game machine housing comprising a language selection operation device, a CPU and a storage device, and an internal winning combination determining function for determining an internal winning combination by lottery based on a predetermined condition being satisfied, The player is provided that the combination of the plurality of symbols stopped and displayed by the symbol display device is a predetermined combination corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining function and the winning combination is established. A main control board having a game profit granting function for giving a predetermined game profit to the CPU, a CPU, and a plurality of voice data constructed in different languages. And a storage device storing a plurality of effect data tables storing different effect mode data, and based on the operation result of the language selection operation device by the player, one of the plurality of language data is stored. A default language setting function for setting a language as a default language, and an effect based on the effect data table determined by lottery from the plurality of effect data tables, and the default language set by the default language setting function When a signal indicating the lottery result by the internal winning combination determination function is received from the production execution function that can be output from the sound generation means and the main control board, it is determined by lottery from the language data table including the default language Language switching function to switch the setting to language and this language switching function Ri based on the language data switch setting, and the game information related to establishment of the winning combination and a notification function for sound reporting a game machine and a sub-control board with.

  That is, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a plurality of reels configured to be freely rotatable, such as so-called pachislot gaming machines, pachinko gaming machines, etc., with a plurality of symbols as symbols arranged on the peripheral surface. A symbol display device such as a liquid crystal display device that can display and stop the symbol image to be displayed, a main control base that performs control directly related to the game game, and a sub-control board that controls production and notification The internal winning combination is determined by lottery, and when the winning combination is established when the combination of the plurality of symbols stopped and displayed by the symbol display device becomes a predetermined combination, It is a gaming machine that gives a predetermined gaming profit, such as paying out a predetermined number of game media such as medals and game balls, or shifting to a game state advantageous to the player.

  Then, at least a sounding device such as a speaker and a language selection operation device capable of selecting a language sounded from the sounding device by an operation of a player are provided.

  Further, a sub-control board that performs control related to voice production and notification of game information according to the progress of the game is provided, and the sub-control board includes a plurality of languages each storing sound data constructed in a foreign language. A data table and a storage device storing a plurality of effect data tables storing different effect mode data, and based on a result of operation of the language selection operation device by a player, one language from a plurality of language data A default language setting function for setting as a default language and an effect based on the effect data table determined by lottery from the plurality of effect data tables and the default language set by the default language setting function as the pronunciation The production execution function that can be output from the means, and the main control board, the internal When a signal indicating the lottery result by the winning combination determination function is received, the language switching function for switching the setting to the language determined by lottery from the language data table including the default language, and the language data switched by the language switching function And a notification function for voice notification of game information related to the establishment of the winning combination.

Therefore, the player can select one language from a plurality of languages, set it as the default language, enjoy the effect in a language that the player can understand, and understand the notification contents.
In addition, even when a default language is set, while the game progresses, suddenly voice notification in a language different from the default language may be made, and the player is confused with a language that is unfamiliar, By being notified in a different language, the user can feel fresh and have some expectation for the notification in a form different from the usual, improving the game entertainment.

  Further, in the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, the condition for voice notification of the game information using a foreign language different from the default language may be that the game performance analyzed from the game history satisfies a certain standard. it can.

  In other words, the game history includes the number of times of transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a “special gaming state”), and if this number has reached a predetermined number, The notification uses a foreign language different from the default language, and the player recognizes again that the gaming machine that he / she is playing is a good platform that has reached the specified number of special gaming states. In addition, a sense of satisfaction can be felt, and voice notifications can be heard by surrounding players, so that a sense of superiority can be immersed.

Also, display means for displaying game information and / or a predetermined effect as an image, and display control means for displaying character information in the foreign language on the display means when voice notification is performed in the foreign language. Furthermore, it can also be set as the game machine provided.
In other words, it is equipped with a liquid crystal display device and the like, and can display all information related to the game and effect images, and when the voice notification is made in a foreign language as described above, the same content as the sound is displayed on the liquid crystal display device or the like. It can be displayed in the same national language.

Therefore, the contents that could not be heard well by voice can be confirmed with letters, and the meaning can be understood from the letters using a dictionary, etc. It can also be an opportunity.
In addition, in recent years, strategy books for easily capturing gaming machines have been published, and the meaning of a foreign language in such a strategy book is a predictor of jackpot when the foreign language is emitted, and the probability is If it is introduced that it is dozens of percent, it is possible to purchase the information in characters and use it in actual games.

  Further, the display control means can display a translated sentence in a foreign language to be notified by voice on the display means in a default language when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, senior citizens feel that it is difficult to learn about gaming machines in advance using the strategy book, and they are often motivated to look up dictionaries. You can enjoy the game without stress, and there is no change in the expectation for special signs.

  Further, the plurality of languages that are pronounced by the pronunciation means are composed of a first language group that can be selected by the player from the default language setting means, and a second language group that cannot be selected from the default language setting means. Also good.

That is, other languages are hidden in addition to the language disclosed to the player, and it is possible to use a completely unexpected language as a language other than the default language emitted from the sound generation means.
By being informed in the language of a country that the player never anticipates, the unexpectedness will increase further, and there will be interest in the possibility that the language of other countries may be hidden. It can be expected that interest will increase and the popularity of gaming machines will increase.

Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a gaming machine 1 according to the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a pachislot machine, and medals are used as gaming media. However, the game medium used in the gaming machine 1 is not limited to this, and other than a coin, a game ball, a token, or the like, a card or the like that is given to the player or stores information on the game medium to be given can be applied. is there.

  As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a main control circuit 71, and the like, and a front door 1b that can be opened and closed with respect to the cabinet 1a. A gaming machine housing is constituted by 1a and the front door 1b.

  Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. On the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols is drawn on each outer peripheral surface. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a later-described main control circuit 71 so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute), and the symbols drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R indicate the rotation of the reels. It fluctuates with it.

  Further, the front door 1b is formed with a panel display portion 2 as a substantially vertical surface. In the center of the panel display portion 2, vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are arranged in front of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. It is provided so that it may be located in. The symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 receives a winning that serves as a reference for determining success or failure of winning based on the symbols displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. A line is provided. As the winning lines, a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d are provided in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e are provided in the oblique direction.

  The five winning lines 8a to 8e are basically operated by operating a 1-BET button 11, a 2-BET button 12, and a maximum BET button 13 which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal slot 22. Each one, three, and five are activated (hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as an activated line). Which winning line is activated is displayed by turning on BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c, which will be described later. The determination of winning is made based on this active line. For example, a symbol {for example, a bell described later (symbol 124)} constituting a combination of symbols related to a predetermined combination (for example, a bell described later) is stopped and displayed along the position corresponding to the active line. As a result, a winning combination of a predetermined combination (for example, a bell) is established.

  A 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, and a maximum BET lamp 9c are provided on the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on in accordance with the number of medals (that is, the number of inserted coins) inserted in order to play a unit game (that is, one game). The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the number of inserted sheets is one and one winning line (8c) is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the number of inserted sheets is two and the three pay lines (8b, 8c, 8d) are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c lights up when the number of inserted sheets is 3 and all winning lines (8a to 8e) are activated.

  In addition, an information display unit 18 is provided below the BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c. The information display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and the number of medals stored in the gaming machine 1 (so-called “credit”), the number of medals to be paid out to the player at the time of winning a prize (hereinafter referred to as “the number of payouts”). ”), The number of unit games in the RB gaming state described later, the number of winnings, and the like are displayed.

  A horizontal base 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the base 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. On the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, an effect image or the like corresponding to the game situation is displayed.

  On the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a medal slot 22 is provided. The above-described winning line is activated according to the medal inserted into the medal slot 22. Also, when more than three medals are inserted into the medal slot 22 (that is, the maximum number of cards that can be inserted in a unit game (hereinafter referred to as “maximum number of cards inserted”)), Medals are credited.

  On the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a 1-BET button 11, a 2-BET button 12, and a maximum BET button 13 are provided for inserting medals from credited medals. The 1-BET button 11 is inserted with one of the credited medals by a single pressing operation. The 2-BET button 12 is inserted with two of the credited medals by a single pressing operation. The maximum BET button 13 is used to insert three medals out of credited medals (that is, the maximum number of inserted medals) by a single pressing operation. By operating these BET buttons 11, 12, and 13, the above-described winning line is activated.

In addition, an operation unit 17 including a cross key and buttons is provided above the BET buttons 11, 12, and 13.
In the present embodiment, the operation unit 17 serves as default language setting means, that is, a language selection operation device.
Then, by operating the operation unit 17, the player displays a plurality of languages on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, operates the cross key to select a standard language, and determines it by operating a button. I have to. In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, a display language group (first language group) including 10 languages such as Japanese, English,.
By operating the operation unit 17, the player can select a default language and can display information related to the game such as a game history on the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  A C / P button 14 for switching between credit (Credit) / payout (Pay) of medals acquired by the player in the game is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 10. When the C / P button 14 is pressed to switch from credit to payout, the credited medal is paid out from the medal payout port 15 at the lower front, and the payout medal is stored in the medal receiving portion 16.

  Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiver 16. From the speakers 21L and 21R, depending on the game situation, a production sound including sound, a notification sound, or the like is emitted.

  A start lever 6 is provided on the right side of the C / P button 14 to rotate the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by a start operation and to start changing the symbols displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Yes.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a stop operation are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, respectively. Is provided. The unit game of the embodiment starts when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate, and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop.

  Moreover, LED101 and the lamp | ramp 102 are provided in the upper part of the front door 1b. The LED 101 and the lamp 102 emit light in a light emission pattern according to the game situation, and effects and notifications are performed.

FIG. 2 shows a symbol array arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.
A reel sheet is mounted on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged on the reel sheet is drawn. Specifically, red 7 (symbol 121), blue 7 (symbol 122), BAR (symbol 123), bell (symbol 124), watermelon (symbol 125), replay (symbol 126) and cherry (symbol 127). The symbol sequence which consists of is drawn. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG. Each symbol is assigned a code number of 00 to 20, and is stored as a data table in the ROM 32 (FIG. 3) of the main control circuit 71 described later.

FIG. 3 shows a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, the sub control circuit 72, the main control circuit 71, or the sub control circuit 72.
The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means.

  A clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 are connected to the CPU 31.

  The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range. The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) the random number generated by the random number generator 36. By using the extracted random number, a lottery process is performed, and predetermined information (for example, an internal winning combination described later) is determined. In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the BB or RB whose internal winning combination is a bonus combination is a carryover combination, a specific flag is set, and after the internal winning, the display combination (see FIG. 5) is BB, RB. The internal winning state is carried over until.

  Further, as a means for random number sampling, the random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 has a program (for example, FIG. 8 to FIG. 10 described later), various tables (for example, FIG. 5 described later, a symbol table, a symbol combination table, etc.), and a sub-control circuit 72. Various control commands (commands) for transmission are stored.

  Various information obtained by the processing of the CPU 31 is set in the RAM 33. For example, various pieces of information such as identification information for identifying an internal winning combination, a carryover combination, a gaming state, and numerical information for specifying the number of unit games, the number of winnings, the number of payouts, and the like are set. These pieces of information are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 by the aforementioned command.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, the information display unit 18, the hopper 40, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and the like are principal actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30. is there.

  In addition, each circuit for controlling the operation of each actuator described above is connected to the output unit of the microcomputer 30 in response to a control signal output from the CPU 31. Each circuit includes a motor drive circuit 39, a lamp drive circuit 45, a display unit drive circuit 48, and a hopper drive circuit 41.

  The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. As a result, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated or stopped.

  The lamp driving circuit 45 controls driving of the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c. Thereby, the BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c are turned on and off.

  The display unit driving circuit 48 drives and controls the information display unit 18. As a result, various information (such as the number of credits) is displayed on the information display unit 18.

  The hopper drive circuit 41 drives and controls the hopper 40. Thereby, the medal accommodated in the hopper 40 is paid out.

  Also, each switch and each circuit for generating an input signal that triggers outputting a control signal to each circuit and each actuator described above are connected to the input section of the microcomputer 30. Each switch and each circuit includes a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, 1-BET switch 11S, 2-BET switch 12S, maximum BET switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, medal sensor 22S, reel position detection. There are a circuit 50 and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects a player's operation on the start lever 6 and outputs a signal instructing the start of the unit game to the microcomputer 30.

  The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS detect the player's operation on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, respectively, and command to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the detected stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The signal to be output is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The 1-BET switch 11S, the 2-BET switch 12S, and the maximum BET switch 13S detect the player's operation on the 1-BET button 11, the 2-BET button 12, and the maximum BET button 13, respectively. A signal that instructs insertion of one, two, or three medals is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The C / P switch 14S detects a player's operation on the C / P button 14, and outputs a signal for switching the credit mode or the payout mode to the microcomputer 30. When the credit mode is switched to the payout mode, a signal for instructing the payout of medals credited to the gaming machine 1 is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The medal sensor 22S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 22, and outputs a signal indicating that a medal has been inserted to the microcomputer 30.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and generates a signal for detecting the position of the symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The payout completion signal circuit 51 indicates that the payout of medals is completed when the number of medals detected by the medal detection unit 40S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number. Generate a signal.

The sub control circuit 72 performs various processes including determination and execution of effects based on various commands (such as a start command described later) output from the main control circuit 71.
At this time, the language used at the time of presentation is selected by the player from a plurality of languages prepared in advance (see FIG. 7) and determined as the default language in this embodiment, which will be described later. When such a predetermined condition is satisfied, an effect display in a language other than the set default language may be performed.
The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72.

  The main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the sub control circuit 72 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LED 101, and the lamp 102. The sub control circuit 72 determines and displays an image (including characters) to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined effect, determines and outputs the lighting pattern of the LED 101 and the lamp 102, and outputs sound from the speakers 21L and 21R. Determines and outputs the production sound and sound effect, and the type of speech language.

Further, the operation unit 17 and the volume control unit 103 are connected to the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 displays an image corresponding to the information determined by the signal output from the operation unit 17 on the liquid crystal display device 5. In particular, in the present embodiment, prior to the start of the game (or in the middle of the game), by operating this operation unit 17, the player can select the language used for production as Japanese, English, French. You can choose from 10 languages including
Further, the sub control circuit 72 adjusts the volume output from the speakers 21L and 21R based on the signal output from the volume control unit 103.

  In the gaming machine 1, when a signal is output from the start switch 6S that starts a unit game on condition that a medal is inserted, a control signal is output to the motor drive circuit 39, and the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R are driven. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started. At this time, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are output to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse set in the RAM 33 is cleared to 0 by the output of the reset pulse. Thereby, the count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation is set in the RAM 33 for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

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

  When a signal is output from the start switch 6S, random number sampling is performed by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37, lottery processing is performed based on the extracted random number, and an internal winning combination is determined.

  After the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have reached constant speed rotation, when a signal is output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS by a stop operation, the reels 3L, 3L, A control signal for stopping and controlling 3C and 3R is output to the motor drive circuit 39. The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  When all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, a display combination search process is performed based on a combination of symbols displayed at a predetermined position (for example, the center line 8c). The search for the display combination is performed based on a symbol combination table (not shown) stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to winning, a corresponding medal payout number, and a corresponding determination code are set.

  When it is determined by the display combination search that a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, a control signal is output to the hopper driving circuit 41 and the hopper 40 is driven to pay out medals. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches the designated number, the payout completion signal circuit 51 outputs a signal indicating completion of the medal payout. The Thereby, a control signal is output to the hopper drive circuit 41, and the drive of the hopper 40 is stopped. When the credit mode is switched by the C / P switch 14S, if it is determined that the symbol combination related to winning is displayed, the payout number corresponding to the symbol combination related to winning is credited to the RAM 33. Add to the number counter. Further, a control signal is output to the display unit driving circuit 48 and the value of the credit number counter is displayed on the information display unit 18. In some cases, the payout and credit of medals performed when a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed is simply referred to as “payout”.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub-control circuit 72 includes a first control circuit (gSub) 72a and a second control circuit (mSub) 72b. The first control circuit (gSub) 72 a or the second control circuit (mSub) 72 b is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71.

  Communication between the main control circuit 71 and the first control circuit (gSub) 72a is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the first control circuit (gSub) 72a, and the first control circuit (gSub) 72a Commands and information are not input to the main control circuit 71. Further, communication between the first control circuit (gSub) 72a and the second control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed in one direction from the first control circuit (gSub) 72a to the second control circuit (mSub) 72b. The second control circuit (mSub) 72b does not input a command, information, or the like to the first control circuit (gSub) 72a.

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

  The first control microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the first control microcomputer 81 performs various processes according to the control program stored in the program ROM 83 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Similarly to the main control circuit 71, the first control circuit (gSub) 72 a includes a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, and is connected to the first control microcomputer 81. (Not shown). These are configured to execute random number sampling.

Further, the first control microcomputer 81 performs a reset interrupt process (FIG. 12) described later at regular intervals based on the reference clock pulse generated by the clock pulse generation circuit.
For example, in this embodiment, a command from the main control circuit 71 is received and a sign effect of bonus determination is performed, but the language used at that time may be executed in a language other than the default language. In that case, the first control microcomputer 81 performs lottery using a random number, and determines one of a plurality of languages (see FIG. 8).

The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 is a control program (FIGS. 12 to 16 to be described later) executed by the first control microcomputer 81, various tables (for example, an effect determination table for determining effect contents, an effect language table (FIG. 7), and an effect. A language lottery table (FIG. 8)) is stored. The work RAM 84 is configured as a temporary storage means for work when the first control microcomputer 81 executes the control program described above.
Various information is set in the work RAM 84. For example, when lottery processing is performed on the effect language used to predict the bonus, the first control microcomputer 81 refers to the effect language table (FIG. 7) and the effect language lottery table (FIG. 8) at the time of lottery execution. A lottery table in which the maximum lottery value is assigned to the set default language is generated and developed in the work RAM 84, and the production language is determined by the lottery process. In addition, various information such as information extracted from various commands received from the main control circuit 71 is set in the work RAM 84.

  The calendar IC 85 stores date data. An operation unit 17 is connected to the first control microcomputer 81. In the present embodiment, date setting or the like is performed by operating the operation unit 17 by a hall clerk or the like. The first control microcomputer 81 stores the date information set based on the input signal transmitted from the operation unit 17 in the calendar IC 85. The date information stored in the calendar IC 85 is backed up.

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

  The image control IC 86 generates an image corresponding to the image information determined by the first control microcomputer 81 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 5.

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

  The image control IC 86 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the image ROM 88, and the video RAM 89. Note that the image ROM 88 may be connected to the first control microcomputer 81. In this case, the configuration may be effective when processing a large amount of image data such as three-dimensional image data.

  The image ROM 88 stores image data, dot data, and the like for generating an image. For example, a character such as a person or an animal, a symbol, a character or a figure in a plurality of languages, a figure, or a figure including an area designated as white in order to make a change display or a stop display of a symbol arranged on a reel visible. Stores sprite image data, background image data, and the like. Note that the sprite image data is an image to be displayed superimposed on a background image (background surface).

  The video RAM 89 is configured as a temporary storage unit when an image is generated by the image control IC 86. Further, the image control IC 86 transmits a signal to the first control microcomputer 81 every time data in the video RAM 89 is transferred to the liquid crystal display device 5.

  In the first control circuit (gSub) 72a, the first control microcomputer 81 also controls the output of sound, lamp and current. The first control microcomputer 81 determines the type of sound, lamp and current and output timing based on the determined effect. The first control microcomputer 81 transmits a command to the second control circuit (mSub) 72b via the serial port 82 at every predetermined timing. The second control circuit (mSub) 72b outputs sound, lamps, and current in accordance with the command transmitted from the first control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  The second control circuit (mSub) 72b includes a second control microcomputer 91, a serial port 92, a program ROM 93, a work RAM 94, a sound source IC 95, a power amplifier 96, a sound source ROM 97, and a current generation circuit 110.

  The second control microcomputer 91 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the second control microcomputer 91 performs output control processing of sound, lamp, and current in accordance with a control program stored in the program ROM 93 based on a command transmitted from the first control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  The serial port 92 receives a command transmitted from the first control circuit (gSub) 72a. The program ROM 93 stores a control program executed by the second control microcomputer 91 and the like. The work RAM 94 is configured as a temporary storage means for work when the second control microcomputer 91 executes the control program described above.

  The LED 101 and the lamp 102 are connected to the second control microcomputer 91. The second control microcomputer 91 outputs a signal to the LED 101 and the lamp 102 in response to a command transmitted from the first control circuit (gSub) 72a at a predetermined timing. Thereby, LED101 and the lamp | ramp 102 light-emit in the predetermined | prescribed aspect according to a command.

  A sound source IC 95 is connected to the second control microcomputer 91. The second control microcomputer 91 outputs a signal to the sound source IC 95 in response to a command transmitted from the first control circuit (gSub) 72a at a predetermined timing. The sound source IC 95 generates a sound source based on the control signal output from the second control microcomputer 91 and outputs the sound source to the power amplifier 96. The power amplifier 96 is an amplifier, and speakers 21L and 21R are connected to the power amplifier 96. The power amplifier 96 amplifies the sound source output from the sound source IC 95 and outputs the amplified sound source from the speakers 21L and 21R. The sound source ROM 97 stores sound source data and the like for generating a sound source including phrases and the like in a plurality of foreign languages respectively corresponding to the above-described image data including characters in a plurality of foreign languages.

  Further, the volume control unit 103 is connected to the second control microcomputer 91. The volume control unit 103 can be operated by a hall clerk and the like, and the volume output from the speakers 21L and 21R is adjusted. The second control microcomputer 91 performs control to adjust the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R to the input volume based on the input signal transmitted from the volume control unit 103.

Here, the gaming state in the gaming machine 1 described above will be described.
The gaming state of the gaming machine 1 includes “general gaming state”, “BB internal winning state”, “RB internal winning state”, “BB gaming state”, and “RB gaming state”. “BB gaming state” and “RB gaming state” are so-called bonuses, BB is called a big bonus and RB is called a regular bonus. The transition between the game states is performed by the CPU 31 according to the program stored in the ROM 32 described above.

  The general gaming state is a gaming state in which neither BB nor RB is operating, and neither BB nor RB is internally won. The general game state is set as the most unfavorable game state for the player as compared to other game states.

  When BB is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state, the gaming state is updated to the BB internal winning state. In the gaming machine 1, when BB is determined as an internal winning combination, BB is held as an internal winning combination until the BB is activated (generally referred to as “carryover”). Called “carryover”). While BB is held as an internal winning combination, the BB internal winning state continues.

  In the general gaming state, when RB is determined as the internal winning combination, the gaming state is updated to the RB internal winning state. In the gaming machine 1, when the RB is determined as the internal winning combination, the RB is carried over as the carryover combination until the RB is activated. While the RB is carried over, the RB internal winning state continues.

  In the BB internal winning state, when the symbol combination (display combination) related to BB is displayed, BB is activated. When BB is activated, the gaming state is updated to the BB gaming state. The BB gaming state ends when the payout number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 460).

  When the symbol combination (display combination) related to RB is displayed in the RB internal winning state, RB is activated. When the RB is activated, the gaming state is updated to the RB gaming state. The RB gaming state ends when the payout number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 150) set lower than the BB gaming state.

FIG. 5 shows a symbol combination corresponding to a display combination and a payout number.
For the display combination of the gaming machine 1, BB, RB, bell, watermelon, cherry, and replay are set.
As shown in the drawing, the BB is activated by three red 7 (symbol 121) or blue 7 (symbol 122) displayed along the active line. When BB is activated, the gaming state is updated to the BB gaming state. The number of payouts corresponding to the operation of BB is 0.

  The RB operates by displaying three BARs (symbol 123) side by side along the active line. When the RB is activated, the gaming state is updated to the RB gaming state. The number of payouts corresponding to the operation of the RB is 0.

  The bell is won by displaying three bells (symbol 124) side by side along the active line. The number of payouts corresponding to the Bell prize is fifteen.

  The watermelon is won by displaying three watermelons (symbol 125) side by side along the active line. The number of payouts corresponding to the watermelon winning is eight.

  The cherry is won by the cherry (symbol 127) being stopped and displayed on the upper, middle or lower display window 4L. The number of payouts corresponding to the winning of the cherry is two. When the cherry is displayed on the upper or lower stage of the left display window 4L, a winning is made on two active lines, so the corresponding payout number is 4 (2 sheets × 2).

  Replay is established by displaying three replays (symbol 126) along the active line. The payout number corresponding to the establishment of the replay is 0, but when the replay is established, the re-game is performed in the next unit game. That is, the same number of medals as the number of coins inserted in the unit game in which replay is established is automatically inserted into the next unit game, so that the player can play the next unit game without consuming the medal.

Further, when a symbol combination other than the symbol combinations related to the above-mentioned operation of BB, RB, winning of bell, watermelon, cherry, and establishment of replay is displayed, a loss is established. The display combination includes the above-mentioned BB, RB, bell, watermelon, cherry, and replay, and also includes a loss.
With reference to FIG. 6, the relationship between the gaming state described above, the internal winning combination, and the stop table group will be described.
The stop table group indicates a set of stop tables, and is determined at the time of stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The stop table group is determined based on the gaming state and the internal winning combination. Further, the symbol combination to be displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R (or on the active line) is determined based on the stop table group.

  When the displayable stop table group is determined as the stop table group, the symbol combination corresponding to the corresponding internal winning combination can be displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R (or on the active line). . For example, when the replay display possible stop table group is determined, it becomes possible to display the symbol combination related to the replay along the effective line. When the losing display stop table group is determined, the symbol combination related to losing (that is, the symbol combination related to other than BB, RB, replay, bell, watermelon, cherry) can be displayed along the effective line. It becomes possible.

  In the general gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the BB general gaming state, a displayable stop table capable of displaying the symbol combination related to the determined internal winning combination is surely determined.

  In the BB internal winning state and the RB internal winning state, a displayable stop table capable of displaying the symbol combination relating to the determined internal winning combination is surely determined, except when the internal winning combination is lost.

  In addition, when the determined internal winning combination is BB, and when the BB displayable stop table group is determined and the symbol combination related to BB is not displayed, BB is carried over as a carryover combination after the next game. It is. When BB is carried over, the gaming state becomes the BB internal winning state. In the BB internal winning state, when the internal winning combination is lost, the BB displayable stop table group corresponding to the BB set as the carryover combination is determined. Thereby, it becomes possible to display the symbol combination which concerns on BB along an effective line.

  In addition, when the determined internal winning combination is RB, and when the RB displayable stop table group is determined and the symbol combination related to RB is not displayed, RB is carried over as the carryover combination after the next game. It is. When the RB is carried over, the gaming state becomes the RB internal winning state. In the RB internal winning state, when the internal winning combination is lost, the RB displayable stop table group corresponding to the RB set as the carryover combination is determined. Thereby, it becomes possible to display the symbol combination which concerns on RB along an effective line.

  The stop table included in the stop table group shows the stop operation position and the stop control position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The stop operation position is a symbol (specifically) located on the center line 8c when the stop operation is performed and the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are turned on. Specifically, it represents the code number of the symbol whose symbol center is located above the center line 8c and whose center is closest to the position of the center line 8c. The stop control position represents the code number of the symbol displayed at the position of the center line 8c when the reel on which the stop operation is performed stops.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R within 190 msec after signals are output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. That is, the so-called number of sliding frames is set to a maximum of 4 frames (that is, 0 to 4 frames). For example, when the cherry of the code number 14 (symbol 127) reaches the position of the center line 8c while the right reel 3R is rotating, if a signal is output from the stop switch 7RS, the watermelon of the code number 10 (symbol 125) ) Can be controlled to stop at the position of the center line 8c. Therefore, for example, when the bell displayable stop table group is determined, the stop control can be performed so that the bell (symbol 124) is displayed on the effective line in a range of a maximum of four frames.

  Here, the aforementioned internal winning combination, stop table group, stop table, carryover combination, etc. are information for determining the display mode of the symbols when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. ".

Next, an effect language table used when determining the language used for effects will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in the figure, the presentation language table is roughly divided into a display language group that is a first language group and a non-display language group that is a second language group.

  The display language group is a group of 10 languages such as Japanese and English displayed on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 when the operation unit 17 is operated, and is relatively familiar to the player. Is a language group that can be selected as a default. On the other hand, the non-display language group includes languages of 10 countries such as Portuguese and Arabic, but is a language of a relatively unfamiliar country, and is displayed on the display screen 5a. It is a group that has no language. The player has no way of knowing that a language belonging to the non-display language group may be used for production.

  In the present embodiment, the player can select from the languages displayed on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, that is, from 10 languages such as Japanese, English, French and German included in the display language group. The default language can be selected and set by operating the cross key, the selection button, and the determination button of the operation unit 17, and the sound and characters in the set default language are used in a normal performance. Each language is associated with a corresponding code (in this embodiment, for convenience, the alphabet of A, B, C... X, Y, Z).

Next, an example of the effect language lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.
The presentation language lottery table according to the present embodiment is referred to when determining a language to be used when predicting that the player has won the BB or RB in the internal lottery. All languages included in the language group and the non-display language group and lottery values assigned to the respective languages are defined.
In this effect language lottery table, the language used for the indication effect is determined by searching to which lottery value the random value extracted from the range of “0 to 239” belongs. The lottery value represents the number of random number values assigned to each language out of all random number values (that is, 240) that can be extracted in the effect language lottery table. The larger the lottery value, the more the language. Indicates a high probability of being determined. The winning probability for each language is a value obtained by dividing the assigned lottery value by “240”. However, in the example shown in FIG. 8, a table in which Japanese is set as the default language is used. The probability of selecting a word is overwhelmingly higher than others.

  In the present embodiment, the probability that a language other than the default language is selected is 2/240, and it is extremely rare that a language other than the default language is used as a sign. Therefore, when the production is performed with the voice in such a language, the player does not know whether this is a sign or not, but he / she is confused but learns the fun of the new game with a fresh production that is intentional.

In the present embodiment, the premier languages 1 and 2 are set in the effect language random determination table, which is a winning probability that is ½ that of languages other than the default language.
Such a premier language is set from a group of non-display languages, and is set from a less familiar language such as Arabic or Aramaic, for example. When a sign is displayed with a probability of 1/240 in such a language, an unexpectedly unexpected speech language is produced, which is a fresher production for the player. And it can be expected that the popularity as the gaming machine 1 will be increased by tickling the mind of a player who wants to see premium languages 1 and 2 which are rarely seen. Of course, it is not always necessary to set the premier language.

  In addition, since the language lottery table for production illustrated is referred to when BB and RB win internally, after each production (predictor), each reel 3L becomes a display combination of BB or RB shown in FIG. , 3C. If 3R can be stopped, BB or RB will be realized without fail, but even if BB or RB is not internally winning, lottery of the language for production may be performed. In this case, since a BB or RB is not established even if a sign in a language of another country is made, the previous sign is a so-called “gase”.

In the present embodiment, when voice notification is made in a foreign language other than the default language, the same content as the voice is displayed in the same language in the language on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5.
Therefore, the contents that could not be heard well by voice can be confirmed with letters, and the meaning can be understood from the letters using a dictionary, etc. It can also be an opportunity.
Further, there are many cases where a strategy book for easily capturing the gaming machine 1 as in the present embodiment is published, but when such a strategy book introduces the meaning of a foreign language, etc. You can also purchase information and use it in actual games.

Here, the control operation of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
First, a main flowchart of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the designated RAM area at the end of the game is cleared (step S2). Specifically, the CPU 31 erases data in the writable area in the RAM 33 used in the previous game, writes parameters necessary for the next game in the writable area in the RAM 33, and executes a sequence program in the next unit game. Specify the start address.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs medal insertion / start check processing (step S3). First, in the medal insertion check process, the CPU 31 determines whether the medal sensor 10S has detected passage of a medal, whether the BET switches 11S, 12S, 13S are turned on, or based on the replay operating flag. It is determined whether or not the replay is won in the unit game, and a process of inserting medals (that is, BET) is performed based on each determination result. Specifically, the CPU 31 updates the insertion number counter set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 according to the determination result of the medal sensor 10S, the BET switches 11S, 12S, 13S or the replay operating flag. The replay operating flag is identification information for identifying whether or not replay is established, and is updated (turned on) by displaying a symbol combination related to replay. The inserted number counter is numerical information for specifying the inserted number in the current unit game. When the CPU 31 determines that the replay operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 sets the same number as the value of the inserted number counter in the previous unit game in the inserted number counter in the current unit game. When the medal insertion check process ends, the CPU 31 sets a medal insertion command in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. The medal insertion command includes information such as the insertion of medals and the number of inserted medals. The set medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in a command transmission process (step S41) of a periodic interrupt process (FIG. 11) described later.

  In the start check process, the CPU 31 starts the operation on the condition that a medal is inserted (for example, the inserted number counter is 1 or more or the inserted number counter is the maximum value (3)). To determine whether or not the start switch 6S is turned on.

  When determining that the start switch 6S is turned on in step S3, the CPU 31 extracts a random number for lottery used in a probability lottery process described later (step S4).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S5). In this gaming state monitoring process, the CPU 31 determines whether the general gaming state, the BB general gaming state, the RB gaming state, the RB internal winning state, or the BB internal winning state is based on the presence / absence of a carryover combination or the ON / OFF state of each operating flag. Any game state of the state is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as a game state in the current unit game. The CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination, a stop table group, and the like based on the gaming state set in this process.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process (step S6). In this probability lottery process, the CPU 31 performs a process of determining an internal winning combination based on a probability lottery table (not shown) corresponding to the gaming state. In this probability lottery process, if the determined internal winning combination is BB or RB, the CPU 31 performs a process of setting BB or RB as a carryover combination in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. By setting BB or RB as a carryover combination, BB or RB is carried over until the symbol combination related to BB or RB is displayed.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a stop table / line determination process (step S7). Specifically, the CPU 31 determines a stop table group based on the gaming state and the internal winning combination. Further, the CPU 31 determines an effective line according to the selected stop table group, and determines a stop table from the stop table group based on the determined effective line.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets a start command in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S8). The start command includes information such as a game state, an internal winning combination, a carryover combination, a stop table group, and a stop table. The set start command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in a command transmission process (step S41) of a periodic interrupt process (FIG. 11) described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S9). When it is determined that 4.1 seconds have not elapsed, the CPU 31 performs a wait process (step S10). In this wait process, the CPU 31 performs a standby process without performing the subsequent processes until 4.1 seconds elapse from the start of the previous rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  When it is determined in step S9 that 4.1 seconds have elapsed, or when the wait process of step S10 is performed, the CPU 31 sets a game monitoring timer in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S11). The CPU 31 performs the above-described 4.1 second timing by the set game monitoring timer. In this process, the CPU 31 sets an automatic stop timer in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 together with the game monitoring timer. The CPU 31 measures the time (for example, 30 seconds) until the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is automatically stopped by the set automatic stop timer regardless of the output of the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. .

  Next, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S12). For example, the CPU 31 performs processing such as turning on the rotation start request flag of the RAM 33. When the rotation start of all the reels is requested, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start rotation, acceleration control, and constant speed control are performed in a reel control process (step S42) of a periodic interrupt process (FIG. 11) described later.

  Next, when the rotational speed of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches the constant speed rotation, the CPU 31 sets a reel stop permission command in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S13). The reel stop permission command includes information indicating that detection of the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS by the stop operation has become effective. The set reel stop permission command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a command transmission process (step S41) of a periodic interrupt process (FIG. 11) described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button 7L, 7C, or 7R is operated by the player and any of the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS is turned on (step S14). When determining that the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are not turned on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is 0 (step S15). When the CPU 31 determines that the value of the automatic stop timer is not 0, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S14 and waits for input of the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS.

  When it is determined in step S14 that the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are turned on, or when it is determined in step S15 that the value of the automatic stop timer is 0, the CPU 31 performs a process of determining the number of sliding frames ( Step S16). Specifically, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the stop table determined in the process of step S7 described above, the timing when the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are turned on (that is, the stop operation position), and the like. To do.

  Next, the CPU 31 waits for the number of sliding frames to rotate the reel corresponding to the turned-on stop switch (step S17 in FIG. 10). Subsequently, the CPU 31 requests to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS that are turned on (step S18). For example, the CPU 31 performs processing such as turning on a reel rotation stop request flag set in the RAM 33. When the rotation of the reel is requested, the reel deceleration control and stop control corresponding to the turned-on stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS are performed in the reel control processing (step S42) of the periodic interruption processing (FIG. 11) described later. Is called.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets a reel stop command in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S19). The reel stop command includes information on a reel that is subject to stop control (that is, information on a stopped reel). The set reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a command transmission process (step S41) of a periodic interrupt process (FIG. 11) described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped (step S20). When the CPU 31 determines that all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are not stopped, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S14 in FIG. 9 and repeats the determination as to whether or not the stop switches corresponding to the remaining reels are turned on.

  When the CPU 31 determines that all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped in step S20, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process (step S21). In this display combination search process, the CPU 31 sets a display combination flag for identifying the display combination in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 based on the determination winning combination and the symbol combination displayed on the active line. Specifically, the CPU 31 identifies the display combination based on the code number of the symbols arranged along the center line 8c and the display combination determination table, and determines whether or not the identified display combination is included in the determination winning combination. To do.

  The determination winning combination includes an internal winning combination and a carryover combination. For example, when the bell is determined to be an internal winning combination in the probability lottery process in the unit game in the BB internal winning state (that is, the carryover combination is BB), the determination winning combination in the game is BB and Bell. In this case, if the display combination is BB or bell, it is determined that the display combination is included in the determination winning combination. When a watermelon is determined to be an internal winning combination in the probability lottery process in the unit game in the general gaming state, the determination winning combination in the game is a watermelon.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is an illegal hit, that is, whether or not there is an abnormality in the display combination (step S22). Specifically, the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is normal when the display combination is included in the determination winning combination.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S22 that it is an illegal hit (ie, there is an abnormality in the display combination), it displays an illegal error (step S23). In this case, the CPU 31 stops the game and waits for a reset switch (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 1 to be turned on.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S22 that it is not an illegal hit (ie, the display combination is normal), it sets the display combination command in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S24). The display combination command includes information on a display combination flag for specifying the display combination. The set display combination command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in a command transmission process (step S41) of a periodic interrupt process (FIG. 11) described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of payouts corresponding to the established display combination is 0 based on the symbol combination table stored in the ROM 32 (step S25). When the CPU 31 determines that the payout number is not 0, the CPU 31 performs medal credit or payout (step S26). When the credit mode is set by the output of the C / P switch 14S, the CPU 31 updates the credit counter in the RAM 33 based on the payout number. In addition, when the payout mode is set by the output of the C / P switch 14S, the CPU 31 controls the hopper 40 by the hopper drive circuit 41 to pay out medals.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S25 that the number of payouts is 0, or when a medal credit or payout is made in step S26, the CPU 31 sets a payout end command in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S27). The set payout end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a command transmission process (step S41) of a periodic interrupt process (FIG. 11) described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not at least one of the RB operating flag and the BB operating flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 is on (step S28).

  The BB operating flag is identification information for identifying the presence or absence of the operation of the BB, and is updated (turned on) when the symbol combination relating to the BB is displayed. The RB operating flag is identification information for identifying whether or not the RB is operating, and is updated (turned on) when the symbol combination related to the RB is displayed.

  In step S28, when it is determined that neither the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs RB and BB operation check processing (step S29). In the RB and BB operation check processing, when the display combination is RB or BB, the CPU 31 performs processing such as clearing various information (for example, carryover combination) and setting each operation flag of the RAM 33 to ON. Do. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  When it is determined in step S28 that at least one of the RB operating flag and the BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs RB and BB end check processing (step S30). In the RB and BB end check processing, the CPU 31 checks the number of payouts in the BB game state, the number of winnings in the RB game state, the number of RB games, and the like, and determines whether or not the end condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the end condition is satisfied, processing at the end of each gaming state is performed.

  As described above, the CPU 31 executes the process from step S2 to step S30 as the process in the unit game, and when the process in step S30 ends, the CPU 31 proceeds to the process in step S2 to execute the process in the next unit game.

  With reference to FIG. 11, the periodic interruption process in the main control circuit 71 will be described. This periodic interrupt process is a process that interrupts the main process (for example, FIGS. 9 and 10) in the main control circuit 71 at a predetermined interval (for example, 1.2 msec) based on the clock pulse.

  First, the CPU 31 performs a command transmission process (step S41). Specifically, various commands set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 are transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. The various commands include, for example, a medal insertion command (see step S3 in FIG. 9), a start command (see step S8 in FIG. 9), a reel stop permission command (see step S13 in FIG. 9), and a reel stop command (step in FIG. 10). S19), a display combination command (see step S24 in FIG. 10), a payout end command (see step S27 in FIG. 10), and the like.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process for the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S42). In this reel control process, the CPU 31 starts rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, acceleration control, constant speed control, deceleration control based on information about the reels 3L, 3C, 3R set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. , Stop control, etc. The information regarding the reels 3L, 3C, 3R requests a reel rotation start request flag (see step S12 in FIG. 9) for requesting the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and requests to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. For example, a reel rotation stop request flag (see step S18 in FIG. 9).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs 7SEG drive processing (step S43). In the 7SEG driving process, control is performed to display information such as the number of winnings in the RB gaming state or the number of RB games, information on the number of payouts when the winning is established, information on the number of credited medals, etc. on the information display unit 18 or the like. .

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a lamp driving process (step S44). In the lamp driving process, control is performed to turn on various lamps provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1. When this process ends, the CPU 31 ends the periodic interrupt process.

  The control operation of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a reset interrupt process performed by the sub control circuit 72.

  The first control microcomputer 81 of the sub-control circuit 72 generates a reset interrupt when power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, and the program ROM 83 stores the reset interrupt based on the occurrence of the interrupt. The reset interrupt processing is sequentially performed.

  First, the first control microcomputer 81 initializes the work RAM 84, the control RAM 87, the video RAM 89, and the like (step S51).

Next, the first control microcomputer 81 performs input monitoring processing (step S52).
In this input monitoring process, the first control microcomputer 81 performs a process of monitoring whether or not there is an input from the operation unit 17 (including a cross key, a selection button, a determination button, and the like). For example, in the present embodiment, if the first control microcomputer 81 receives an input from the operation unit 17 except during a game (such as during the insertion of medals, during the rotation of the reels, or during the payout of medals after the reels have stopped rotating). The effect data (default language, menu screen, etc.) corresponding to the input of the operation unit 17 is determined. That is, when the player sets a default language using the operation unit 17, the first control microcomputer 81 sets a default language used for production or the like according to input.

  Next, the first control microcomputer 81 performs a command input process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 14 (step S53). In this command input process, the first control microcomputer 81 performs the contents of effects executed by the liquid crystal display device 5, the LED 101, the lamp 102, the speakers 21L, 21R, etc. (that is, the language data for effects) in accordance with each input command. Including production data).

Next, the first control microcomputer 81 performs a command output process (step S54). In this command output process, the decided language data for the effect is determined for the image control IC 86 for driving and controlling the liquid crystal display device 5 and the second control circuit (mSub) 72b for driving and controlling the LED 101, the lamp 102, and the speakers 21L and 21R. A command corresponding to the production data including is output. Thereby, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image according to the output command. That is, the character language determined by lottery from the default language and other foreign languages, or the LED 101 and the lamp 102 output a light emission pattern corresponding to the output command.
Furthermore, the speakers 21L and 21R output music corresponding to the output command or the determined speech language. That is, when the first control microcomputer 81 sends a command indicating that the flag as the default language is turned on for the predetermined language (the language for production has been determined), and then the command for production execution is transmitted. The second control microcomputer 91 outputs a signal that causes the sound source ROM 97 to output audio language data corresponding to the code corresponding to the default language. When the command output process ends, the first control microcomputer 81 repeats the process from step S52.

With reference to FIG. 13, the game start process in the sub-control circuit 72 will be described.
The game start process is executed when a medal insertion command is received from the main control circuit 71 and the start switch 6S is turned on by operating the start lever 6.

  First, the first control microcomputer 81 performs an effect determination process (step S91). In this effect determination process, the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R after the medal insertion, when the start lever 6 is operated, and after the internal lottery process based on a random number extracted from a predetermined range and an effect determination table (not shown). Determine the performance to be performed during the operation. The effect determination table stores a plurality of types of effect information including a sign effect described later and other normal effects, and one effect information is determined based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the first control microcomputer 81 extracts various information such as a game state, an internal winning combination and a game history based on a command input from the main control circuit 71, and stores it in the work RAM 84 (step S92).

  Next, the first control microcomputer 81 sets an effect table corresponding to the gaming state and the internal winning combination (step S93). At this time, for example, when the internal winning combination is BB or RB, or when the coin payout amount exceeds a predetermined number as game history data, the first control microcomputer 81 sets the maximum lottery as the default language set. An effect language lottery table (see FIG. 8) to which values are assigned is set and used for the sign effect. Thereby, in the above-mentioned command output process (step S54 in FIG. 12), the sign effect is made by the speech language and the character language corresponding to the effect language determined by lottery.

  With reference to FIG. 14, the indication effect display process in the sub-control circuit 72 will be described. This is an effect process for displaying an indication that the bonus has been confirmed, in the effect display process.

First, the first control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not there is a BB or RB carryover combination in the internal winning combination (step S101), and if there is no carryover combination, this process ends. That is, it is not necessary to execute the sign effect, and a normal effect display is performed.
On the other hand, if there is a carryover combination, the effect language lottery processing is performed using the table shown in FIG. 8 (step S102). Next, the bonus confirmation in the winning language is displayed. That is, the sign effect display of bonus confirmation is executed (step S103), and the sign effect display process is terminated.

  The execution of the indication effect in this step will be described more specifically. For example, when the default language (Japanese) is won by lottery, as shown in FIG. 15, the display screen 5a displays “Congratulations!” In Japanese. Characters are displayed and “Omedeto” and Japanese voice are output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

When English is won in the lottery process, as shown in FIG. 16, “Congratulation!” Is displayed in English on the display screen 5a, and “Congratulation” and English are displayed from the speakers 21L and 21R. Audio is output.
The player is surprised at the effect display in English different from the language (Japanese) set by himself, and has some expectation for the effect different from usual. In English, there are many people who can understand the meaning, and in this case, it is often noticed that the bonus is a sign of confirmation.

Also, in the lottery process, when the Russian language is won, as shown in FIG. 17A, the display screen 5a displays “さ れ る ПОЗДРАВЛА ВАС” in Russian and the speakers 21L and 21R display “ “Ya Pazudravryayu verse” and the Russian voice are output.
In this case, the player is confused by the language display that he or she is not familiar with and the sound of a language that cannot be heard, but he still has some expectation in the production different from usual.

In addition, since there is a risk of frustration to the player if the meaning is completely unknown, for example, as shown in FIG. 17B, the default language (Japanese) is displayed together with Russian on the display screen 5a. The translated words may be displayed in text.
The player can learn from the character information and the translated words using a dictionary or the like, and can acquire language knowledge.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the player can select and set the language used for production, the contents of the production can be easily understood even by a foreigner. When a game can be enjoyed and a sign production is performed, the language used for the production is determined by lottery. Since the maximum lottery value is assigned to the default language, in most cases it will be displayed in the default language, but in some cases there may be a sign effect in a language that is not familiar, so the player As a result of the intention, the interest of the game will be further enhanced. It can also be an opportunity for language learning.

  In addition, although the explanation has been given by taking the example of the indication effect when the carryover combination (BB, RB) is determined by the internal lottery process, the game information related to the establishment of the winning combination can be notified by voice. it can. That is, information can be notified by voice even for a role other than the carryover role. For example, if the winning combination is “bell”, it can be notified by language, and in this case, the order of pressing the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is spoken. The so-called “navigation function” that guides the user can make the display role “bell” easier.

In addition to the indication effect, the language used for the normal effect displayed as the game progresses may be switched to another language when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
As a predetermined condition in this case, this can also be based on the game history. For example, when the number of realizations of bonuses and the amount of medals paid out reach a predetermined number after the gaming machine 1 is activated, Language data lottery can be performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the plurality of symbols are the symbols actually drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, but the symbols are images displayed on the display means such as the liquid crystal display device 5. Also good.

  According to the above embodiment, a gaming machine having the following configurations is realized.

  Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, display window 4L) that can display a plurality of symbols (for example, a plurality of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel) or symbols made of symbol images in a variable display and stop display. , 4C, 4R, or the liquid crystal display device 5) and internal winning combination determining means (for example, main control circuit 71: microcomputer 30, FIG. 9) for determining an internal winning combination based on a predetermined condition being satisfied. The probability lottery process in step S6, the stop table / line determination process in step S7 in FIG. 9), and the combination of the plurality of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. A game profit granting means (for example, a main control circuit) for granting a player a predetermined game profit on the condition that the winning combination is established in a predetermined combination corresponding to the winning combination. 71: Microcomputer 30, medal credit or payout in step S26 in FIG. 5), sound generating means (for example, speakers 21L and 21R) that output at least sound, and a plurality of types of languages that are sounded by the sound generating means Default language setting means (for example, the operation unit 17) for selecting and determining from different foreign languages, and a predetermined effect can be executed in accordance with the progress of the game. When the effect is executed, the default language setting means is set. Production execution means (for example, the sub-control circuit 72) that can output the voice language of the default language that has been made from the sounding means, and game information (for example, a sign of bonus confirmation) related to the establishment of the winning combination The default language set by the default language setting means when notification is possible and a predetermined condition is satisfied Gaming machine and a notifying means for sound reporting the game information using a language different foreign (e.g., a first control microcomputer 81 of the sub-control circuit 72, a liquid crystal display device 5).

  In other words, a symbol display device (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) that can change and stop and display a symbol consisting of a plurality of symbols (for example, a plurality of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of reels 3L, 3C, 3R) or a symbol image. 3C, 3R, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, or liquid crystal display device 5), a sounding device (for example, speakers 21L, 21R) that outputs at least sound, and a language that is sounded from the sounding device by a player's operation A game machine housing (for example, comprising a cabinet 1a and a front door 1b), a CPU 31 and a storage device (for example, ROM 32, RAM 33). And an internal winning combination determining function (for example, the microcomputer 3) that determines an internal winning combination by lottery based on a predetermined condition being satisfied. 0, the probability lottery process in step S6 in FIG. 9 and the stop table / line determination process in step S7 in FIG. 9) and the combination of the plurality of symbols stopped and displayed by the symbol display device is the internal winning combination determining function. A game profit granting function (for example, the microcomputer 30 in FIG. 5) that gives a player a predetermined game profit on the condition that the winning combination is established as a predetermined combination corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by A main control board (for example, main control circuit 71) having a CPU, a plurality of language data tables each storing audio data constructed in a foreign language, and different effects. A storage device (for example, program ROM 83, 93, image, which stores a plurality of effect data tables storing mode data) ROM 88, video RAM 89, work RAM 84, 94), and a default language setting function (for example, setting one language as a default language from a plurality of language data based on the operation result of the language selection operation device by the player) The first control microcomputer 81) and an effect based on the effect data table determined by lottery from the plurality of effect data tables are executed, and the default language set by the default language setting function is output from the sound generation means When a signal indicating the lottery result by the internal winning combination determination function is received from the effect execution function (for example, the first control microcomputer 81, the second control microcomputer 91) and the main control board, the default language is changed. Switch the language to the language determined by lottery from the language data table A language switching function (for example, the first control microcomputer 81) and a notification function for voice notification of game information related to the establishment of the winning combination based on the language data switched by the language switching function, for example, the sub-control circuit 72 A first control microcomputer 81) and a sub-control board (for example, sub-control circuit 72).

  In such a gaming machine, if the game information analyzed from the game history satisfies a certain criterion when the game information is voice-reported using a foreign language different from the default language (for example, the number of realized bonuses and the medal amount) A gaming machine whose payout amount reaches a predetermined number).

  Further, in each of the above gaming machines, when the game information is notified and / or the predetermined effect is displayed as an image (for example, the liquid crystal display device 5) and the foreign language is used for sound notification, the display means A gaming machine further comprising display control means (for example, sub-control circuit 72, first control microcomputer 81) for displaying character information in a foreign language.

  In this gaming machine, the display control means displays, in a default language, text on the display means in a foreign language translated sentence that is sound-reported when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In each of the above gaming machines, a plurality of languages that are pronounced by the sounding means are a first language group (for example, the display language group of FIG. 7) that can be selected by the player from the default language setting means, and the default language setting A gaming machine comprising a second language group (for example, a non-display language group in FIG. 7) that cannot be selected from the means.

Note that the gaming machine 1 is constituted by a symbol display means (symbol display device), an internal winning combination determining means, a gaming profit giving means, a sounding means (sounding device), a default language setting means (language selection operation device), and an effect execution. The specific configurations of the means and the notification means can be changed as appropriate, and are not limited to the above-described embodiment.
For example, as the default language setting means (language selection operation device), in this embodiment, the operation unit 17 is provided with a numeric keypad, a button, and the like. Instead, a touch panel type input means is provided on the liquid crystal display device 5. Also good.

  In addition, the number of languages prepared in the gaming machine 1 and the language of what country can be set as appropriate.

  Moreover, although the gaming machine has been described as a pachislot machine, a pachinko machine may be used. As an indication effect in this case, for example, notification indicating the possibility of a big hit during reach or variable display of symbols is considered, and if notification is made in a language other than the default language, the probability of a big hit is high It can be set like this.

  In addition, the determination of the production including the determination of the language is performed by lottery. However, the determination is not limited to this, and the determination may be performed when a specific game situation or a game result is obtained. For example, on the condition that a specific winning combination (for example, a bonus such as BB or RB, a small combination such as watermelon, bell or cherry) is determined by the winning combination determination means, or the medal payout amount becomes a certain amount In this case, the default language may be switched to a predetermined specific language and used for the production. The presentation period in a specific language may be a unit game or a plurality of preset games, but it is desirable to return to the default language.

  The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not something.

It is a perspective view which shows the example of the general view of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. It is a block diagram which shows the example of a structure of the electric circuit of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the example of a structure of the sub control circuit of a game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the relationship between the display combination of a game machine, the combination of a symbol, and the number of payout. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the gaming state of a gaming machine, an internal winning combination, and a stop table group. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the language table for production | presentation of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the language lottery table for production | presentation of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the control performed by the main control circuit. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the periodic interruption process performed with a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reset interruption process of a sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game start process of a subcontrol circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the indication effect display process of a sub-control circuit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the indication effect of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the indication effect of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the indication effect of a gaming machine.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 1a Cabinet 1b Front door 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 6S Start switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS Stop switch 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
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Claims (6)

A symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a symbol composed of a plurality of symbols or symbol images;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on a predetermined condition being satisfied;
The game is performed on the condition that the combination of the plurality of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means is a predetermined combination corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and a winning combination is established. A game profit granting means for granting a predetermined game profit to the player,
Pronunciation means for outputting at least sound;
A default language setting means for selecting and determining the type of language produced by the pronunciation means from a plurality of foreign languages;
An effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect according to the progress of the game, and capable of outputting a voice language in a default language set by the default language setting means from the sounding means when executing the effect;
The game information related to the establishment of the winning combination can be notified by voice, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game information is displayed using a foreign language different from the default language set by the default language setting means. Notification means for voice notification;
A gaming machine comprising:   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a condition for voice notification of the game information using a foreign language different from a default language is a case where a game result analyzed from a game history satisfies a certain standard. Display means for displaying game information notification and / or a predetermined effect;
When voice notification is performed in the foreign language, display control means for displaying character information in the foreign language on the display means;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising:   4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the display control means displays, in a default language, text on the display means in a foreign language translated sentence to be notified by voice when a predetermined condition is satisfied. .   The plurality of languages produced by the pronunciation means are composed of a first language group that can be selected by a player from the default language setting means, and a second language group that cannot be selected from the default language setting means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. A symbol display device that can change and stop a symbol composed of a plurality of symbols or symbol images, a sounding device that outputs at least sound, and a language that is pronounced from the sounding device by a player's operation can be selected. A language selection operation device;
A gaming machine housing comprising:
A CPU and a storage device;
Based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied, an internal winning combination determining function for determining an internal winning combination by lottery and a combination of the plurality of symbols stopped and displayed by the symbol display device are obtained by the internal winning combination determining function. A main control board having a game profit granting function for granting a predetermined game profit to a player on the condition that the winning combination is established as a predetermined combination according to the determined internal winning combination;
A CPU and a storage device storing a plurality of language data tables each storing audio data constructed in a foreign language and a plurality of effect data tables storing different effect mode data;
Based on the operation result of the language selection operation device by the player, a default language setting function for setting one language as a default language from a plurality of language data, and an effect determined by lottery from the plurality of effect data tables An effect based on the data table and an effect execution function that enables the default language set by the default language setting function to be output from the sound generation means, and a lottery result by the internal winning combination determination function from the main control board The language switching function for switching the setting to the language determined by lottery from the language data table including the default language, and the winning combination based on the language data switched by the language switching function. A sub-control board having a notification function for voice notification of game information related to the establishment of
A gaming machine comprising:

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