JP2019180455A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that allows a wide range of players to enjoy the game.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 includes: win/lose determination means for executing a win/lose determination when a predetermined condition is met; display control means capable of displaying a language selection screen 10 for allowing a player to select a desired language from a plurality of languages including foreign languages on a display device 91 when a performance notifying the win/lose determination result by the win/lose determination means is not executed; and performance execution means for executing at least a part of the performance for notifying the win/lose determination result by the win/lose determination means using the foreign language selected on the language selection screen 10 when the language is selected on the language selection screen.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Various game machines for foreigners who do not understand Japanese have been proposed. Patent Document 1 below describes a gaming machine that can select an arbitrary language when it reaches a reach state. However, in the first place, it is assumed that foreigners do not even know the basic game method, so there is a problem that it becomes reachable and language selection is possible.

JP 2017-42323 A

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a wide range of players can enjoy a game.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, is executed by a determination unit for determining whether or not to execute the determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and an effect for informing the determination result of the determination by the determination unit. A display control means capable of causing a display device to display a language selection screen for allowing a player to select a preferred language from a plurality of types of languages including a foreign language, When selected, it includes an effect execution means for executing at least a part of the effect for notifying the result of the success / failure determination by the effect determination unit using the foreign language selected on the language selection screen. And

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, a wide range of players can enjoy the game.

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is the figure which showed the identification symbol displayed on a display area. It is the figure which showed the language selection method. It is a figure for demonstrating that the production | presentation by a selection language generate | occur | produces. It is a figure for demonstrating that the production | presentation by a selection language generate | occur | produces, and is the figure which showed the example by which the foreign language selected together with Japanese is displayed when a foreign language is selected. It is a figure for demonstrating that the production | presentation by a selection language generate | occur | produces, and is the figure which showed the example displayed by a foreign language when what is output with a Japanese audio | voice is a foreign language selection. It is FIG. (The 1) for demonstrating a 1st specific example. It is FIG. (2) for demonstrating a 1st specific example. It is a figure for demonstrating a 2nd example. It is a figure for demonstrating a 3rd example. It is a figure for demonstrating a 6th example.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine 1 (pachinko gaming machine) according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a game board 90. The game board 90 is formed of a substantially square plywood, and a guide rail 903 that forms a path for guiding a game ball launched by operating the launching device 908 (launching handle) to the gaming area 902 has a substantially arc shape. It is provided as follows.

  In the game area 902, a start winning opening 904, a big winning opening 906, an out opening 907, and the like are provided. A display area 911 of the display device 91 is an area that is visible through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90. In each figure, the display area 911 is roughly described, but the shape and the like can be changed as appropriate (displayed by changing the shape and size of the opening 901 and the shape and size of the display device 91 itself). The shape or the like of the region 911 can be changed).

  In addition, the game area 902 is provided with a plurality of game nails as obstacles that change the flow-down mode of the game balls when the flow-down game balls collide. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes into various modes depending on the condition when it collides with the game nail.

  In such a gaming machine 1, a game ball is launched toward the game area 902 by operating the launching device 908. When a game ball flowing down the game area 902 wins a winning opening such as the start winning opening 904 or the big winning opening 906, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by the payout device.

  The jackpot lottery (win / no-go determination) is executed by a winning / non-showing means provided on a control board (not shown) triggered by winning a game ball in the start winning opening 904 (even if there are a plurality of such start winning openings). Good). Specifically, a numerical value is acquired from a random number source when a game ball is won at the start winning opening 904, and when the numerical value is the same as a predetermined jackpot number, It will be out of place. If the jackpot is won, a jackpot game is executed. The jackpot game is a game in which the big winning opening 906 is frequently opened, and the player can acquire a lot of game balls (so-called game balls). Is omitted. A plurality of types of jackpot games having different expected values of game balls that can be acquired may be set. In the present embodiment, the determination result is determined by the combination of the identification symbol 70 (see FIG. 2; illustration of the identification symbol 70 is omitted except for FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91. Informed. In addition, although not shown in the figure, the display area 911 may display a hold symbol indicating the existence of a well-known “hold”.

  Note that the description of the components of the gaming machine 1 that are not related to the present invention, such as the frame of the gaming machine 1, the lower plate and the upper plate for storing the game balls, is omitted. About these, the thing of the structure similar to a well-known game machine is applicable.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a language selection function that allows a player to select a favorite language from among a plurality of types of languages. Hereinafter, the language selection function will be described in detail. The language selection function in this embodiment cannot be used when a game is actually executed (any language can be selected). Specifically, it cannot be used when the effect of notifying the determination result is being executed (the identification symbol 70 is changing). In the present embodiment, the function can be used when in a standby state. The standby state shifts to the standby state when a predetermined time elapses from the state where all the determination results of the success / failure determination are completed (the state where all the suspensions are digested).

  In the standby state, it is possible to use a customization function that can make various settings (specifications) relating to the game to the player's preference. The language selection function is set as a kind of the customization function. In this embodiment, a favorite language can be selected from Japanese, English, and Chinese. The number of the language types can be increased or decreased as appropriate. When using the language selection function, the language selection screen 10 is displayed in a standby state. The language selection screen 10 in the present embodiment is a still image, but may be a moving image (hereinafter, the screen (image) includes both a still image and a moving image). Any procedure may be used until the language selection screen 10 is displayed, but in this embodiment, a foreigner (a player who is not good at Japanese) can also reach the language selection screen 10. It is devised as follows. Specifically, it is as follows.

  When using the customization function, the first operation means 81 (which is a push button in the present embodiment) is operated in the standby state (see FIG. 3A). When the operation of the first operation means 81 is detected, a list showing various customization functions is displayed (see FIG. 3B). As one of the lists, a list “language selection” is set, and the list is selected and determined. Thereby, the language selection screen 10 is displayed (see FIG. 3C). Selection of the list (movement of the cursor) is performed by operating the second operation unit 82 (which is a cross key in the present embodiment), and determination is performed by operating the first operation unit 81. Although not specifically illustrated, in the present embodiment, the customization function can be used by operating the first operation means 81 in the standby state, and explanations in foreign languages are added to various lists. Yes. In the present embodiment, English and Chinese can be selected as the foreign language, so explanations in both languages are added. For example, the word “Language” is added to the “language selection” list as an explanation in English. As described above, in the present embodiment, the procedure itself to reach the language selection screen 10 is described in a foreign language. Therefore, even a foreigner (a person who can understand English or Chinese) can select the language selection screen 10. Can be easily reached.

  On the language selection screen 10 (see FIG. 3C), selectable languages are displayed. In this embodiment, three types of Japanese (Japanese selection display 11), English (English selection display 12), and Chinese (Chinese selection display 13) are shown. Here, the English selection display and the Chinese selection display include the characters English and Chinese so that a person (foreigner) who wants to select these languages can understand the display. In the present embodiment, the second operation unit 82 is operated to move the cursor to the position of the preferred language, and the determination operation is performed by operating the first operation unit 81, so that the language is selected. Transition.

  In the present embodiment, the effect for informing the result of the determination of the success / failure (the effect from the start of change of the identification symbol 70 to the stop of the change; hereinafter also referred to as the notification effect) is basically an effect in Japanese ( (See FIG. 4 (a)). That is, the default language is Japanese. When the gaming machine 1 is powered on, the Japanese language is set.

  On the other hand, when a language (foreign language) other than Japanese is selected by the language selection function, a language in which at least a part of the notification effect is selected (hereinafter also referred to as a selected foreign language) is used. It is supposed to be. As examples in which the selected foreign language is used for the production, there can be roughly divided one using the selected foreign language for visual production and the other using the selected foreign language for auditory production. As an example of using the selected foreign language for the visual presentation, a character representing a line such as a character appearing in the presentation is replaced (translated) with that of the selected foreign language and displayed in the display area 911. An example of using the selected foreign language for an auditory performance is to replace the voice representing the lines of characters or the like appearing in the performance with those of the selected foreign language and output from the speaker 85 (FIG. 4B). )reference). Only one of the visual effect and the auditory effect may be replaced with the selected foreign language. In addition, it is not necessary to make all the productions correspond to the selected foreign language. Only some of the effects may be changed to those corresponding to the selected foreign language. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, for the visual production, the selected foreign language is displayed together with the display of Japanese while the Japanese being produced is not replaced with the selected foreign language. It is good also as a structure (refer FIG.5 (b) especially).

  In addition, when Japanese is selected, what is executed as an auditory effect (for example, an effect in which a voice representing a character's speech is output) is not executed (a visual effect (display of Japanese) is not executed). For reference), when a foreign language is selected, it may be possible to display the equivalent of the voice in the selected foreign language (see FIG. 6B). In other words, it is conceivable that an effect output in Japanese as speech is translated and output as characters in a selected foreign language. In this case, even when a foreign language is selected, Japanese speech may be output as it is (see FIG. 6B). In this way, it is not necessary to switch the sound in accordance with the selected language (Japanese language is output regardless of which language is selected), and thus control is easy. On the other hand, in order to prevent confusion of the player (foreigner), Japanese speech may not be output (auditory performance is not performed) when a foreign language is selected.

  Thus, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even a person who is not good at Japanese can easily switch the language to a foreign language. When switched to a foreign language, at least a part of the notification effect uses the selected foreign language, so even such a person can enjoy the game.

  Hereinafter, specific examples in which the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment is improved, modified, or embodied will be described. In addition, it is good also as a structure which applied the matter demonstrated using each following specific example.

○ First Specific Example When any one of a plurality of languages is selected on the language selection screen 10, a game description in the selected language (the image displayed in the display area 911 and the speaker 85 is output thereafter). Explanation by at least one of the sounds) is automatically performed. The contents executed as the game description include items that should be known when playing the pachinko gaming machine. For example, how to throw in money, how to launch a game ball, how to play during normal times (when you aim to win big hits), how lottery is performed, Various ways can be exemplified. Since such a game description is performed in the selected language, the player can easily play the game.

In this example, one of the following settings 1) and 2) can be considered.
1) Regardless of which language including Japanese is selected, the game description in the selected language is automatically started (see FIG. 7).
2) The game description does not start automatically when Japanese is selected, but the game description starts automatically when one or more foreign languages are selected. (See FIG. 8).
Even if any language including Japanese is selected, this kind of language selection means that people who have never played pachinko machines or people who have little gaming experience are going to play If it is assumed, the above setting 1) is preferable.
On the other hand, as in 2) above, people who choose Japanese, that is, Japanese, will know the basic way of playing pachinko machines, so choose a foreign language. Only foreigners (people with a high probability of having never played a pachinko gaming machine) may be allowed to automatically explain the game. With such a setting, a game description is automatically given to a Japanese player who has selected Japanese (who has gaming experience with pachinko machines) (an unnecessary game description is automatically started). Therefore, there is an advantage that the possibility of the player becoming frustrated can be reduced. However, even if the setting is as in 2) above, it is preferable that a game description function in Japanese is installed. That is, it is good also as a structure by which the said description is performed with respect to a candidate as game description for Japanese who wants to receive game description. That is, the game description in Japanese is executed only when the player's intention can be confirmed by operating the operation means.

  The game description may include contents specific to the gaming machine 1 equipped with a language selection function. For example, regarding the gaming machine 1, it is conceivable to include what kind of performance that will be a chance when it occurs, and what specifications (such as jackpot probability and probability variation ratio). Moreover, the guidance of the game store in which the gaming machine 1 is installed may be included. That is, it can include at least one of matters common to pachinko gaming machines, items unique to gaming machines 1 (different titles), and guidance of gaming stores. However, in light of the fact that this function is intended for foreigners who have never played a pachinko gaming machine, it is preferable that the game description includes matters common to pachinko gaming machines.

  Even if the game description is started, the game description may be ended in the middle when the player starts the game. In other words, it is better not to play a game unless the game description is viewed to the end. Even if a language is selected, it may be possible to know the game method of a pachinko machine, so that such a player can start a game even during the game description. To. It should be noted that any criteria (condition) for determining that “the player has started playing” may be used. It may be triggered when it is detected that the player has operated the launching device 908 (launching handle), or when the game ball has won the start winning opening 904 (the variation of the identification symbol 70 for reporting the result of the determination of success / failure). It may be triggered by (being started).

○ Second specific example (an example in which the first specific example is further specified)
In the first specific example, it has been described that when any one of a plurality of languages is selected on the language selection screen 10, the game description in the selected language is automatically performed. Only after switching from the currently set language (hereinafter also referred to as pre-switching language) to a different language (hereinafter also referred to as post-switching language). It is assumed that the game description is automatically performed (see FIGS. 9A and 9C). That is, when the same language as the pre-switching language is selected again on the language selection screen 10, the game description is not automatically generated (see FIGS. 9A and 9B).

  Further, the game description may be automatically performed only when the language after switching is a foreign language. That is, the game description is not automatically performed when the language after switching is Japanese, and the game description is automatically performed when the language after switching is one of a plurality of foreign languages. To be The fact that the game description is not automatically performed when the language after switching is Japanese is based on the assumption that the Japanese will know the basic game method of the pachinko machine.

○ Third specific example It is known that the player is set to shift to a standby state when the player is not playing a game. Any condition for shifting to the standby state may be used. For example, it is conceivable that a transition is made after a predetermined time elapses (when the game is not resumed during the predetermined time) after the notification of the final success / failure determination result is completed. During this standby state, a standby screen 20 (also referred to as a demo screen) is displayed. Although the specific aspect of the standby screen 20 may be any, as an example, a video or the like explaining the effects of the gaming machine 1 can be exemplified. The standby screen 20 includes the language selection screen 10 described above (see FIG. 10). That is, it is assumed that the language selection screen 10 is always displayed when in the standby state. For example, the layer representing the original image of the standby screen 20 (video or the like explaining the effect) and the layer representing the language selection screen 10 are separated, and the latter layer is positioned in front of the former layer. By controlling to do so, it is possible to realize a state in which the language selection screen 10 is always displayed.

  When a player tries to start a game, the gaming machine 1 is often in a standby state. By always displaying the language selection screen 10 when in such a standby state, it is possible to reduce the possibility of a situation in which the presence of the language selection screen 10 is not noticed. Moreover, since the state where the language selection screen 10 is displayed is shown for those who are looking for vacancies (especially foreigners), it is possible to play after selecting the language. It is possible to inform.

O Fourth Specific Example A game specification that can select a game specification from a plurality of specifications, that is, a so-called customization function is known. An example of the customization function is one that changes the frequency of occurrence of a certain effect. It is known that the frequency of occurrence of a so-called single announcement effect can be changed, or the frequency of occurrence of a so-called prefetch effect can be changed. Also known are those capable of increasing and decreasing the volume and the amount of light. In a configuration having a customization function capable of such specification change, when any language is selected on the language selection screen 10, specifications regarding various games that can be changed using the customization function are compulsory. The initial specification (default specification). For example, when the occurrence frequency of so-called look-ahead effects is divided into three stages: “not occur”, “occurrence frequency: normal”, “occurrence frequency: high”, and “occurrence frequency: normal” is the initial specification. In response to the language selection, the specification of the prefetch effect is automatically set to “occurrence frequency: normal”.

  Regarding various specifications relating to games that can be arbitrarily selected by the player, what the designer thinks is the most preferable balance (balance of effects, etc.) is generally set as the initial specification. Therefore, the person who selects the language on the language selection screen 10 is likely to be a person who has never played a pachinko gaming machine or a person who has little gaming experience, and the specifications regarding the game that can be customized are the initial specifications. (Even when specifications other than the initial specifications are set, the initial specifications are restored (reset)).

  Further, this example may be further limited so that the initial specification is automatically set only when one of one or more types of foreign languages is selected on the language selection screen 10. It is done. In other words, the current specification is maintained when Japanese is selected, while the initial specification is set when a foreign language is selected. Japanese people know the basic way of playing pachinko machines, so only foreigners who choose foreign languages (those who have a high probability of never playing pachinko machines) A specification relating to a customizable game may be the initial specification.

  Note that not all of the specifications that can be customized by the player are automatically set as initial specifications, but only a part of the specifications may be automatically set as initial specifications. For example, production frequency (such as production frequency) related to production (related to production balance) is automatically set as the initial specification, but those not related to production such as volume and light quantity are not set as the initial specification. The current specifications may be maintained.

O Fifth Specific Example When the language is switched on the language selection screen 10, the display of the customization screen is changed accordingly. Specifically, when one of one or a plurality of types of foreign languages is selected, the display of various lists shown in FIG. 3B is replaced with the selected language and displayed. Or display it with Japanese. In this way, even after a foreigner selects an arbitrary foreign language on the language selection screen 10, various functions can be easily customized.

O Sixth Specific Example Similar to a general gaming machine, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine 1, an abnormality notification screen 30 for notifying the abnormality is displayed in the display area 911. At least some of the characters shown on the abnormality notification screen 30 are displayed in the language selected on the language selection screen 10. When Japanese is selected, it is displayed in Japanese as usual. If one of the foreign languages is selected, the selected foreign language is displayed (see FIG. 11A). Japanese may be displayed together (see FIG. 11B). Examples of the contents displayed on the language selection screen 10 include an error content and a display for calling a store clerk. Make sure that at least some of these are displayed in the selected foreign language (for example, the player does not need to know the specific details of the error, so only the display to call the store clerk is selected. It may be possible to do it in a foreign language). In this way, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine 1, even a foreigner can take appropriate measures to eliminate the abnormality.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described in detail, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment at all, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment is a so-called pachinko gaming machine, but the same technical idea can be applied to other gaming machines such as a spinning machine (slot machine).

  Specific means (game machines) obtained from the above embodiment are listed below.

・ Means 1
A determination unit for executing a determination of success / failure triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Display capable of displaying on the display device a language selection screen that allows the player to select a preferred language from among a plurality of languages when the effect of notifying the determination result by the determination unit is not executed. Control means;
Effect execution means for executing at least a part of the effect of notifying the result of the determination by the determination unit using the language selected on the language selection screen;
A gaming machine comprising:
In the above gaming machine, the effect is executed in the language desired by the player, so that a wide range of players can enjoy the game.

・ Means 2
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when one of a plurality of types of languages is selected on the language selection screen, a game description in the selected language is automatically performed.
Since a person who selects a favorite language has a high probability of being a person who does not know the game method or has little game experience, the game description in the selected language may be automatically performed.

・ Means 3
The multiple types of languages shown on the language selection screen include Japanese and one or more types of foreign languages.
When either one or a plurality of foreign languages are selected on the language selection screen, the game description in the selected language is automatically performed, while Japanese is selected on the language selection screen. 2. The gaming machine according to means 1, wherein the gaming machine is configured so that the game description is not automatically performed.
It is considered that the foreigner does not know the game method or has little game experience, so that the game description in the selected language is automatically performed.

・ Means 4
The game according to any one of means 1 to 3, wherein a standby screen displayed on the display device in a standby state that shifts when the player is not playing a game includes the language selection screen. Machine.
In this way, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player will not notice that the language selection function is installed. In addition, since the language selection screen is displayed in an empty state, it contributes to the promotion of foreigners' games.

・ Means 5
A specification relating to the game can be selected from a plurality of types of specifications, and any of the plurality of types of specifications is set as an initial specification,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4, wherein the initial specification is automatically set when any one of a plurality of kinds of languages is selected on the language selection screen.
People who select a language on the language selection screen have a high probability of being a person who does not know the game method or has little game experience, so the game specifications are the initial specifications (balanced specifications). It is preferable.

・ Means 6
The plurality of types of languages shown on the language selection screen include one or more types of foreign languages,
When an abnormality occurs in a state where one or more kinds of foreign languages are selected on the language selection screen, the abnormality notification screen for notifying the abnormality includes the selected foreign language The gaming machine according to means 1, characterized in that:
In this way, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine, even a foreigner can take appropriate measures to eliminate the abnormality.

1 gaming machine 10 language selection screen 11 Japanese language selection display 12 English language selection display 13 Chinese language selection display 20 standby screen 91 display device 911 display area

Claims (1)

A determination unit for executing a determination of success / failure triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Displaying a language selection screen on the display device for allowing the player to select a preferred language from a plurality of types of languages including foreign languages when the effect of notifying the result of the determination by the determination unit is not executed. Display control means capable of
When a foreign language is selected on the language selection screen, an effect execution is performed that executes at least a part of the effect informing the result of the determination by the determination unit by using the foreign language selected on the language selection screen. Means,
A gaming machine comprising:

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