JP2020032052A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that allows a foreign player to play a game with peace of mind.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 1 has a main language game mode with character display in the main language (Japanese) and a sub language game mode with character display in the sub language (English, Chinese), in which a player can select one of the modes. The Pachinko game machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display device 36. The performance control means when displaying an alert display on the liquid crystal display device 36, displays the character display in the sub language, regardless of the game mode that is currently selected.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9B

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a torso gaming machine, and the like.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko game machine capable of outputting various displays and sounds in a foreign language has been known so that foreigners who have visited Japan for overseas travel or business can also enjoy the game.

  For example, in the pachinko gaming machine disclosed in Patent Literature 1 below, a fluctuating effect by a decorative symbol is started on the image display unit, and two symbols are aligned in the decorative symbol, and the remaining symbols are in a fluctuating state, and a reach effect is achieved. When started, a language selection image is displayed. The language selection image is an image indicating that the player can select a language, and the player can select one of Japanese, Korean, and Chinese as language options.

  For example, when the player selects Korean from the language selection image, the effect of the character on the image display unit is performed in Korean by using the Korean data in the foreign language effect data. Also, the sound output from the speaker is switched to a Korean sound (Patent Document 1 / paragraphs 0267 to 0268, FIG. 44).

JP 2017-42600A

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, if the player does not perform a language selection operation, the game is not switched to a foreign language but played in a default Japanese mode. Therefore, the foreign player cannot understand the important information displayed in characters, and there is a risk that the game ball is wasted.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a foreign player to play a game with peace of mind.

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a main language game mode with character display of a main language and a sub language game mode with character display of a sub language different from the main language as game modes that can be specified by a player. And display means, and language control means for executing control related to display of the main language and the sub-language, wherein the language control means displays a warning display for calling a player's attention. When displaying on the means, the warning display in the sub-language is displayed regardless of the game mode currently selected.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the alerting display is switched for each language at predetermined time intervals and displayed on the display means.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the language control means displays the alert display in the sub-language and the alert display in the main language on the display means together.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the alert display includes information on a game method of the gaming machine for notifying a player.

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view showing the appearance of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view showing the appearance of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control device of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. 1. The figure explaining the big hit type and various flags set at the end of a special game. (A) Customer waiting screen (during fluctuation stop). (B) Language switching screen. (C) A customer waiting screen (during fluctuation stop). (A) Symbol change screen (during change). (B) Symbol change screen (language switching display). An example of a language switching guidance display while a symbol is changing (time switching). Example of language switching guidance display during symbol change (also shown). (A) Error display list (1). (B) Error display list (2). Display list during the game (information, warning, error). (A) Example of right-handed display. (B) Example of display without a ball. (C) Example of error display. (A) Example of display without ball (time switching 1). (B) Example of display without ball (time switching 2). (C) Example of display without a ball (also shown). (A) Example of notice effect. (B) Example of ending display. (A) Example of SP reach production. (B) Example of full rotation reach production. (A) Example of reach effect (1). (B) Example of reach effect (2). (C) Example of reach effect (3). (A) Example of startup processing. (B) Example of startup processing (initialization processing). (C) Example of error display. (A) Example of specification display screen (1). (B) Example (2) of a specification display screen. (C) Example of specification display screen (3). 9 is a flowchart showing a game management process performed on the main control side. 9 is a flowchart illustrating main processing performed on the sub control side. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a timer interrupt process performed on the sub control side.

  First, an outline of the ball game machine of the embodiment will be described.

The gaming machine of the present embodiment has a game mode in which a main language game mode with character display of a main language and a sub language game mode with character display of a sub language different from the main language can be designated by a player. A game machine having a display means, and a language control means for performing control related to the display of the main language and the sub-language,
The language control means, when displaying an alert display for calling attention to the player on the display means, displays the alert display in the sub-language regardless of the game mode currently selected. It is characterized by.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the player can play a game by designating one of the main language game mode and the sub language game mode. When the sub-language (for example, English) game mode is selected, the display means displays characters related to the game in the sub-language.

  During the game, an alert display (for example, right-handed notification) may be displayed on the display means. In this case, if the player has selected a game mode in a language that he / she can understand, the alert display is performed in that language, and there is no problem. However, the player has not selected a language mode that he / she can understand. Even in this case, the language control means displays the alert display in a sub-language. Thereby, even if the foreign player does not specify the game mode, the player can play the game with peace of mind.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is preferable that the alert display is switched one language at a time every predetermined time and displayed on the display means.

  According to this configuration, the language control unit switches the alert display of the main language and the sub-language one language at a time every predetermined time (for example, one second) and causes the display unit to display the alert. Thereby, the player can understand the contents of the alert display in a relatively short time regardless of the currently selected game mode.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is preferable that the language control unit displays the alert display in the sub-language and the alert display in the main language on the display unit together.

  The language control means may cause the display means to display the alert display of the sub-language and the alert display of the main language together. When there are many types of sub-languages, it is difficult to write all of them at the same time. However, by displaying the main language and at least one sub-language simultaneously on the display means, the player can display the contents of the alert display in a relatively short time. Can understand.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is preferable that the alerting display includes information on a game method of the gaming machine for which a player is to be notified.

  According to this configuration, the alert display includes information on a game method such as a right strike notification and an operation for moving a payout to a box. Since this gaming machine processes the contents of the above-mentioned alert information so that all players can grasp it in a comparatively short time, the player can play the game with peace of mind.

  First, an outline of the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.

  First, a configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2, a front frame 3 pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable, and a front door 5. The front frame 3 has a frame shape, and a game board 4 (see FIG. 3) can be attached to the opening. A glass plate 6 is fitted in the center of the front door 5 so that the game board 4 can be visually recognized from the outside.

  The front door 5 is provided with two speakers 7. The speaker 7 is a sound output unit that outputs a staging sound effect accompanying a game to the outside. In addition, frame decoration LEDs 8 are provided on both left and right sides of the front door 5. The frame decoration LED 8 is a decoration part in which the LED emits light and blinks in conjunction with the effect.

  A front plate 9 is provided below the front door 5, and a left end of the front plate 9 is pivotally connected to the front frame 3 so as to be openable. The front plate 9 is provided with a firing handle 10 for operating a firing mechanism, an upper storage tray 11 for storing game balls, and a lower storage tray 12.

  In addition, a PUSH button 13 is provided on a surface portion of the upper storage dish 11 to enable an operation when the built-in lamp is turned on. The PUSH button 13 can change the effect mode by the player operating (pressing down) the button during the operation valid period.

  The push button 13 is provided with three buttons having different shapes so as to be rotatable around a rotation axis inside the cover. Normally, the button of the first mode is set at the first button position facing upward. Then, the button is rotated by the motor in accordance with the effect, and the button is switched to the second button position in which the button of the second aspect faces upward and the third button position in which the button of the third aspect faces upward.

  Further, a cross key 14a and a sound volume key 14b are provided on the surface of the upper storage dish 11. The cross key 14a is used to select any setting item from the menu display screen, and the volume light quantity key 14b is used to adjust the volume and light quantity.

  At the upper right of the front door 5, a fan 15 through which air is blown is provided adjacent to the frame decoration LED8. The fan 15 can blow air to the player as a jackpot advance notice effect.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a frame-shaped back mechanism board 16 for holding the game board 4 from behind is attached to the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game ball storage tank 17 for storing game balls supplied from a game ball replenishing device (not shown) of the pachinko hall side island facility is provided above the back mechanism board 16.

  Further, a game ball payout device 19 for paying out game balls is provided at the lower end of the tank rail 18 for leading the game balls from the game ball storage tank 17. Further, an external terminal board 21 for electrically connecting to a hall computer (see FIG. 4) for managing all the gaming machines in the pachinko hall is provided at a corner of the back mechanism board 16, and a terminal board case 22. It is housed in and provided.

  A transparent back cover 23 mounted on the back side of the game board 4 is provided substantially at the center of the back mechanism board 16, and an effect stored in a transparent effect control board case is provided in the back cover 23. A control board 25 and a liquid crystal control board 26 housed in a transparent liquid crystal control board case are provided.

  Below the liquid crystal control board 26, a main control board 24 housed in a transparent main control board case is provided. The main control board 24 controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Since the main control board 24 is connected to various switches and sensors, it receives these detection signals and performs various processes.

  The main control board 24 is provided with an RWM clear switch 27. When the power is turned on while pressing the RWM clear switch 27, the stored contents of the RAM area are erased, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in an initial state.

  The effect control board 25 receives various control commands transmitted from the main control board 24, and controls, for example, an effect by the board decoration LED 35 or the liquid crystal display device 36 based on the control commands.

  Below the main control board 24, a power supply board 28 housed in a transparent power supply board case and a payout control board 29 housed in a transparent payout control board case are provided.

  Further, at a position corresponding to the launch handle 10, a launch control board 30 is provided on the rear side of a game ball launching device (not shown) provided with a hitting hammer for hitting a game ball and a launching motor for driving the hitting hammer. .

  Next, the gaming board 4 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 4 is formed of a substantially square panel, and a game area 4a on the board surface has a center decorative body 34a fixed to a front surface of a decorative board 4b with screws or the like, a left corner decorative body. 34b and the right corner decoration 34c. The decorative bodies 34a to 34c are formed integrally by injection molding using a hard resin material such as polycarbonate.

  The board decoration LED 35 is provided on the center decoration 34a. The board decoration LED 35 is a decoration unit that changes the luminous color and luminous pattern in accordance with the change display and the advance notice display of the symbol in each game to enhance the effect.

  An opening is formed in the center of the game board 4, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is arranged in the opening. The liquid crystal display device 36 is a display device that displays various effects such as patterns and background images on which various numbers, characters, and the like are drawn, reach, and the like according to the game.

  On the right side of the liquid crystal display device 36, a normal symbol starting gate 40 is arranged. The normal symbol starting gate 40 is a prize winning device that triggers the normal symbol. A lottery is performed when the game ball passes through the ordinary symbol starting gate 40, and the ordinary symbol fluctuates on the ordinary symbol display device 43b described later.

  Above the liquid crystal display device 36, movable bodies 37a and 37b as hand-shaped decorations are arranged. The movable bodies 37a and 37b operate individually or simultaneously according to the effect in the game and the expectation of the big hit. The movable bodies 37a and 37b may stand by below the liquid crystal display device 36, and may move to an upper position shown in the drawing immediately before the operation. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of movable bodies other than the movable bodies 37a and 37b, but is omitted in the drawing.

  A stage member 33 is arranged below the liquid crystal display device 36. The game ball guided here falls after swinging around the center portion of the stage, but the game ball that has passed through the groove at the center has a structure that makes it easier to win a first special symbol starting port 38a described later. .

  Below the stage member 33, a first special symbol starting port 38a and a second special symbol starting port 38b are arranged. A lottery is performed when a game ball flowing down the game area 4a wins the first special symbol start-up port 38a or the second special symbol start-up port 38b, and the special symbol display device 43a, which will be described later, displays a special symbol change display. Will be Further, the liquid crystal display device 36 also performs a variable display of a decorative symbol (third symbol) corresponding to the special symbol.

  The second special symbol starting port 38b is provided with an opening / closing member which falls down to the front side, and when the opening / closing member is opened, a game ball can enter a winning state. This opening / closing member is opened a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined period when a normal symbol lottery is won. Hereinafter, a device in which the second special symbol starting port 38b and the opening / closing member are combined may be referred to as an ordinary electric accessory.

  On the right side of the first special symbol starting port 38a, a big winning device 39 is arranged. The big winning device 39 has an opening / closing door through which a game ball can enter when falling down to the front side. Although the details will be described later, the special winning device 39 is a winning device that is opened for a predetermined period when a special symbol lottery is won, that is, a special game generated by a big hit. By winning a game ball in a special winning opening (not shown) inside the special winning device 39, it is possible to obtain many prize balls.

  A special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are arranged on the upper right side of the game area 4a. The special symbol display device 43a is composed of two 7-segment LEDs (left and middle), and the special symbols (first symbol and second symbol, respectively) are changed by winning the special symbol starting ports 38a and 38b. And display the lottery results. In addition, the remaining one 7-segment LED (right) indicates the number of reserved balls of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol and the time saving state.

  The ordinary symbol display device 43b is a display composed of a plurality of LEDs, and starts the ordinary symbol upon winning of the ordinary symbol starting gate 40, and displays the lottery result by turning on the LED.

  On the right side of the liquid crystal display device 36, a fourth symbol display device 43c is arranged. The upper lamp (special symbol for special figure 1) corresponds to special figure 1 which fluctuates when the game ball wins the special symbol starting port 38a, and the lower lamp (sub symbol for special figure 2) corresponds to the game ball. This corresponds to the special figure 2 that changes when the special symbol starting port 38b is won. Each lamp blinks during the symbol change display and goes off when the symbol change is stopped. Note that the fourth symbol may be displayed using a lamp as the fourth symbol display device, or may be displayed in a position such that “体”, “X”, etc. It may be displayed in notation.

  On the left side of the game area 4a, a windmill 41 for changing the flowing direction of the game ball and a number of game nails (not shown) are arranged. In addition, a plurality of general winning openings 42 are arranged below the game area 4a. When a game ball wins in the general winning opening 42, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  On the leftmost side of the game area 4a, a guide rail 44 extending in a substantially vertical direction is arranged to guide game balls fired by the firing mechanism to the game area 4a. The guide rail 44 is composed of two outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b in the form of a metal band.

  A space extending in the vertical direction between the two outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b forms a launch passage 45 through which a game ball launched from the launch mechanism passes. At the upper end of the inner guide rail 44b, there is disposed a return ball preventing piece 46 for permitting the launch ball to pass in the launch direction (the game area 4a side) and for preventing the launch ball from passing in the return direction (the launch path 45 side). ing. An outer ball collection port 47 and a ball shifter 48 for introducing an out ball into the outer ball collection port 47 are formed at the lowermost portion of the inner guide rail 44b.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In FIG. 4, the configurations of a relay board for relaying a signal and some members not related to the present invention are omitted.

  This control device is mainly composed of a main control board 24 for generally controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and an effect control board 25 for receiving a command from the main control board 24 and controlling the effect. The power supply board 28 is connected to each board including the main control board 24, receives an AC voltage 24V from an external power supply, converts the AC voltage to a DC voltage, and supplies the DC voltage to each board.

  The main control board 24 includes therein a main control board side CPU 241, a ROM 242, and a RAM 243. The main control board-side CPU 241 is a so-called processor unit, and performs a lottery process to determine whether or not to generate a big hit, creates a control command from information of the determined fluctuation pattern and the stop symbol, and transmits the control command to the effect control board 25. Perform processing.

  The ROM 242 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of gaming machine control procedures, control data, and the like. The RAM 243 is a storage unit having a work area for temporarily storing data set in the process of the main control board side CPU 241.

  The main control board 24 includes an RWM clear switch 27, a first starting winning opening sensor 38c, a second starting winning opening sensor 38d, a large winning opening sensor 39c, a starting gate passing sensor 40c, a general winning opening sensor 42c, a magnetic sensor 50, The radio wave sensor 51 and the vibration sensor 52 are connected, and can receive a detection signal of each sensor.

  The magnetic sensor 50 is a sensor that detects magnetism when a magnet or the like is brought close to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The radio wave sensor 51 is a sensor that detects a strong radio wave emitted to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the vibration sensor 52 is a sensor that detects a strong vibration applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The special symbol display device 43a and the ordinary symbol display device 43b are connected to the main control board 24. The symbol display devices 43a and 43b display whether the symbol is currently fluctuating and the result of the lottery process.

  The main control board 24 is connected to an external terminal board 21 having terminals for connecting to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Various information such as a jackpot, a winning number, and the number of games in the game are transmitted from the main control board 24 to the hall computer via the external terminal board 21.

  Further, a payout control board 29 is connected to the main control board 24. Since the lower control tray full sensor 12c and the front door opening sensor 20 are connected to the dispensing control board 29, when these sensors detect an abnormality, a detection signal is transmitted from the dispensing control board 29 to the main control board 24. You. The payout control board 29 is connected to the game ball payout apparatus 19 and the launch control board 30 (further connected to the launch apparatus 10a).

  Next, the effect control board 25 includes an effect control board-side CPU 251, a ROM 252, and a RAM 253 therein. The effect control board side CPU 251 is a so-called processor unit, receives a control command transmitted from the main control board 24, and performs processing for controlling various effects based on the control command.

  The ROM 252 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of effect control procedures, effect data, and the like. The RAM 253 is a storage unit including a work area for temporarily storing data set in the processing of the effect control board-side CPU 251.

  The effect control board 25 is connected with the speaker 7, the frame decoration LED 8, and the board decoration LED 35. The effect control board 25 controls the sound effect of the speaker 7 and the light emitting operation of each LED, etc., and enhances the effect. The effect control board 25 corresponds to “language selection means” of the present invention.

  Further, to the effect control board 25, a push button 13, a cross key 14a, a volume light quantity key 14b, a fan 15, and a fourth symbol display device 43c are connected. The effect control board 25 transmits a signal for turning on the built-in lamp to the push button 13 during the valid period of the push button 13. Then, when the player presses the PUSH button 13 during the valid period, a detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 25, and the effect and the like displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 are changed.

  The cross key 14a includes an up key, a down key, a left key, and a right key. The volume light quantity key 14b is divided into a volume adjustment key (UP key, DOWN key) and a light quantity adjustment key (UP key, DOWN key). The detection signals of the cross key 14a and the volume light amount key 14b are also transmitted to the effect control board 25 by the operation of the player.

  Further, a liquid crystal control board 26 is connected to the effect control board 25. The liquid crystal control board 26 controls display of the liquid crystal display device 36 in response to a command from the effect control board 25.

  The liquid crystal control board 26 includes therein a liquid crystal control CPU 261, a liquid crystal control ROM 262, a liquid crystal control RAM 263, a video display processor VDP 264, an image data ROM 265, and a VRAM 266.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 261 is a so-called processor unit, and generates liquid crystal control data necessary for performing display control based on the liquid crystal control command received from the effect control board 25. Further, the data is output to the video display processor VDP264.

  The liquid crystal control ROM 262 is a storage unit that stores a program describing an operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU 261. The liquid crystal control RAM 263 is a storage unit that functions as a work area and a buffer memory.

  The video display processor VDP 264 is a processor that performs image processing on image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. The image data ROM 265 is a storage unit that stores image data necessary for the video display processor VDP 264 to perform image processing, and the VRAM 266 is a storage unit that temporarily stores image data processed by the video display processor VDP 264. is there.

  With the above configuration, the liquid crystal control board 26 performs image processing based on the liquid crystal control command transmitted from the effect control board 25, and displays effect images and moving images on the liquid crystal display device 36.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the big hit type of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and various flags set at the end of the special game (big hit game) will be described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, among the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, a jackpot with a probable variable design (for example, “3” and “7” decorative designs) and a non-probable variable design (for example, “3”) , Decorative patterns other than "7"). Each symbol is variably displayed in three columns (left column, center column, right column), and when the same symbol is arranged in three columns (for example, “777”), a big hit is achieved. The three columns of symbols to be displayed in a variable manner are stopped in the order of the left column, the right column, and the central column, the left and right columns are stopped with the same symbol, and the state in which the symbol in the central column is displayed in a variable manner is the reach variation. .

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is played in any of the normal gaming state, the time reduction state, and the probability variation (ST gaming) state. In the normal gaming state, a lottery of a big hit is performed with a low probability (for example, a big hit probability is 1/315). It should be noted that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has three levels of settings. The big hit probability of setting 1 is 1/315, the big hit probability of setting 2 is 1/300, and the big hit probability of setting 3 is 1/290.

  The time-saving state has the same big hit probability as the normal gaming state, but is a gaming state in which the time for changing the symbol display is reduced, and the opening / closing member of the ordinary electric accessory is opened more frequently than in the normal gaming state. State), the game ball is easy to start and win. In addition, the probability fluctuation state (in the case of setting 1) has a higher probability than the normal gaming state and the time saving state (the jackpot probability of setting 1 is 1 / 31.5, the jackpot probability of setting 2 is 1 / 30.0, and the setting 3). Is a state in which a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability of 1 / 29.0) is performed and there is an electric chew support.

  The special game based on the probable variable pattern is composed of 16 rounds, and the special game based on the non-probable variable pattern is composed of a smaller number of 10 rounds. In the case of a probability change symbol hit, the game state shifts to the probability fluctuation state after the end of the special game. The probability fluctuation state ends when 100 games have been played.

  Next, the non-probable variable pattern hit will be described focusing on parts different from the probable variable pattern hit. The special game with the non-probable variable hit is composed of a total of 10 rounds, and after that, the game state is reduced to the time reduction state. The time saving state ends when 50 games have been played.

  Next, various flags that are set after the end of the special game for either the probable variable symbol or the non-probable symbol design will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, “5AH” is set in the general power release extension state flag, the general figure time reduction transition state flag, the general figure probability variation transition state flag, and the special figure time reduction transition state flag. “5AH” means that the flag is on.

  In the case of a per-variable symbol hit, “5AH” is set in the special figure probability change transition state flag. On the other hand, in the case of a non-probable variable hit, since the game does not shift to the probability change state after the end of the special game, “00H” is set to the special figure probability change shift state flag. “00H” means that the flag is off.

  It should be noted that even in the case of a non-probable variable symbol, the state in which the electric tuner is supported is provided. Therefore, "5AH" is set in the above-mentioned ordinary figure probability change transition state flag regardless of whether the symbol is a probable variable symbol or a non-probable symbol.

  In addition, in the case of the probability variable symbol, "100" is set in the special figure time reduction counter and the special figure probability variation frequency counter, and in the case of the non-probable variation symbol, "50" is set in the special figure time reduction counter, “0” is set to the special figure probability variation counter. Here, “100” and “50” mean 100 and 50 games, respectively, and “0” means that the game with the special figure probability variation is 0 times, that is, not played. .

  The values of the special figure time reduction counter and the special figure probability variation counter can be changed. For example, in the case of per-variable symbols, if “75” is set in the special figure time reduction counter and the special figure probability variation counter, the state shifts to the probability variation state of 75 times after the end of the special game.

  Next, a language switching function of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6A and 6B.

  First, FIG. 6A shows a case where the player performs language switching in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the customer waiting state. Normally, a demo movie is displayed on the customer waiting screen (while the fluctuation is stopped). However, as shown in FIG. 6A (a), a display for guiding the player to switch the language at a predetermined timing is performed.

  Specifically, a window 56 appears on the screen, and a message such as "Language can be switched." In the waiting state for the customer, since the player does not need to visually recognize the decorative symbol 58, the window 56 is displayed on the front side of the decorative symbol 58.

  Here, messages of the same content in a plurality of foreign languages are described together. As a result, even a foreign player can grasp the contents of the message. If there are many corresponding foreign languages and cannot fit in the window 56, all languages may be displayed while switching at a predetermined time.

  Further, since the push button mark 13 ′ is displayed below the window 56, the player recognizes that the language can be switched by operating the push button 13. In addition, the window 57 displays "[Japanese] selected" indicating the currently selected language.

  When the player operates the PUSH button 13, the screen shifts to the language switching screen of FIG. 6A (b). On the language switching screen, boxes of “Japanese” as a main language, “English (English)” and “Chinese (Chinese)” as sub languages are displayed below the title of the pachinko gaming machine 1. On the screen, a PUSH button mark 13 'and a cross key mark 14' are displayed. The meaning of these is described in each language, and even if there is a foreign player, it is not displayed. You can understand the meaning.

  When the player operates the cross key 14a (up / down key), the cursor 59 moves and the boxes for each language are highlighted. For example, when the player selects “China (Chinese)” and decides by operating the push button 13, the screen shifts to the screen in FIG. 6A (c).

  FIG. 6A (c) shows a customer waiting screen (during fluctuation stop). The three decorative symbols 58 are displayed in a stopped state, and a push button mark 13 'is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

  When the player operates the push button 13 in the state of FIG. 6A (c), the screen shifts to the language switching screen of FIG. 6A (b). When a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) elapses in the state of FIG. 6A (c), the screen shifts to the screen of FIG. 6A (a), and a window 56 appears in the screen.

  Next, FIG. 6B shows a case in which the player switches languages during the variable display of symbols. As shown in FIG. 6B (a), language switching information is displayed in display areas 60 and 61 at the bottom of the screen. Specifically, in the display areas 60 and 61, a cross key mark 14 'and a message "You can switch the language [Japanese]" are displayed.

  When the player operates the cross key 14a (up / down key), the screen shifts to the screen in FIG. 6B (b). At this time, the display area 61 is switched to the language switching display, and “Japanese”, “English (English)”, and “China (Chinese)” can be selected.

  The player operates the cross key 14a (left / right key) to select one language (highlighted during selection) and decides with the push button 13. With this operation, the player can switch languages during the variable display of the symbols. As described above, during the symbol change display, the language can be switched with the symbol change screen and with fewer operations than in the customer waiting state.

  During the change display of the symbols, information and notes that the player must know, such as the game method and the procedure for obtaining the payout, are displayed. Therefore, the player can easily switch languages regardless of which language is currently selected.

  Next, FIGS. 7A and 7B show a guidance display for language switching during the symbol change display.

  First, FIG. 7A shows a first mode of a language switching guidance display. In FIG. 7A (a), since three decorative symbols 58 are being displayed in a variable manner, the cross key marks 14 'and "[Japanese] You can switch languages. "Is displayed.

  After that, the screen shifts to the screen of FIG. 7A (b). This is a state several seconds after FIG. 7A (a) because the left decorative symbol 58 is stopped and the center and right decorative symbols 58 are being displayed in a fluctuating manner. At this time, the guidance message in the display area 61 is switched to "[Japanese] Language change is possible."

  After that, the screen shifts to the screen in FIG. 7A (c). This is a state several seconds after FIG. 7A (b) since the left and right decorative symbols 58 are stopped and the central decorative symbol 58 is being displayed in a fluctuating manner. At this time, the guidance message in the display area 61 is switched to "[Japanese] language change is possible" in Chinese. As described above, the current character setting is “Japanese”, but the guide message is switched one language at a time. For this reason, it is possible to make the foreign player surely recognize that the language can be switched during the variable display of the symbols.

  Thereafter, when the player operates the cross key 14a (up / down key), the player can select a language. When "English" is selected, the screen shifts to the screen in FIG. 7A (d). At this time, the guidance message in the display area 61 is switched as in English, such as "[English] Language can be switched." Only the part of “English” which is the current character setting is switched, and the guidance message may be kept in the state before the switching.

  Next, FIG. 7B shows a second mode of the language switching guidance display. In FIG. 7B (a), three decorative symbols 58 are being displayed in a fluctuating manner, and the cross key mark 14 'and "[Japanese] language switching Language ch (ange)" are displayed in the display areas 60 and 61 at the bottom of the screen. Is displayed. In the second mode, the guidance message is scrolled to the left while a plurality of languages are written together.

  Thereafter, the screen shifts to the screen of FIG. 7B (b). This is a state several seconds after FIG. 7B (a) because the left decorative symbol 58 is stopped and the center and right decorative symbols 58 are being displayed in a fluctuating manner. At this time, the letters of the guidance message in the display area 61 move as in “[Japanese] Language change language (change)”.

  Thereafter, the screen shifts to the screen of FIG. 7B (c). This is a state several seconds after FIG. 7B (b) because the left and right decorative symbols 58 are stopped and the central decorative symbol 58 is being displayed in a variable manner. At this time, the letters of the guidance message in the display area 61 move as in “[Japanese] language change language switch”. Even in such a display control, since guide messages in all languages are displayed in a predetermined time, a foreign player can promptly and surely recognize the language switching function during symbol change display. .

  Thereafter, when the player operates the cross key 14a (up / down key), the player can select a language. When "English" is selected, the screen shifts to the screen of FIG. 7B (d). At this time, the letters of the guidance message in the display area 61 move like “[English] language switching Language ch (ange)”. Here, the guidance message may continue the state before the switching.

  As described above, the player operates the cross key 14a to switch the language. However, when the cross key 14a is used in the announcement effect, only the advance effect may be enabled, or the operation of the announcement effect and the language switching may be performed. Both operations may be valid.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B, types and contents of errors and notifications displayed on the screen of the pachinko gaming machine 1 during the game will be described.

  First, FIG. 8A shows an error display list of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It should be noted that the various errors shown in FIG. 8A are mainly directed to the clerk of the game store.

(01) Frame Character Error The “frame character error” in FIG. 8A (a) is an error in which the frame character attached to the front frame 3 does not operate normally like the fan 15 (see FIG. 1). . In the initialization processing executed when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, a test operation is performed on all the frame objects. If the frame object is not operating normally, the game cannot be started, and an error to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

(02) Dispensing Control Board Error The “dispensing control board error” in FIG. 8A (a) is an error in which the dispensing control board 29 does not operate normally. The payout control board 29 is a serious error in controlling the payout of prize balls, and if it is not operating normally, an error to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

(03) Main Control Board Error The “main control board error” in FIG. 8A (a) is an error in which the main control board 24 does not operate normally. For example, the “main control board error” is built in a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the main control board 24. Random number circuit abnormality, and the like. The main control board 24 is a serious error in performing a jackpot determination or the like. If the main control board 24 is not operating normally, an error to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

(04) Disconnection Error The “disconnection error” in FIG. 8A is an error detected when the wiring (harness) connecting the substrates or the substrate and various sensors is disconnected. For example, if the wiring of the first start winning port sensor 38c is broken, the start winning signal cannot be transmitted, and an error to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

(05) Winning Port Switch Error The “winning switch error” in FIG. 8A (a) is, for example, an error detected due to an abnormality of the special winning port sensor 39c of the special winning device 39. When a game ball larger than usual is caught in the special winning opening sensor 39c, the special winning opening sensor 39c may continue to output a passing signal of the game ball during that period. Therefore, an error to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

(06) Radio wave sensor error The “radio wave sensor error” in FIG. 8A (a) is an error detected by the radio wave sensor 51 when a radio wave is emitted to the pachinko gaming machine 1. There is a case where illegal actions such as malfunctioning a sensor inside the pachinko gaming machine 1 by emitting a strong radio wave from outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 are performed. Therefore, when a radio wave is detected, an error to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

(07) Magnetic Sensor Error The “magnetic sensor error” in FIG. 8A (a) is an error detected by the magnetic sensor 50 when a magnet or the like is brought close to the pachinko gaming machine 1. There is a case where an improper operation such as causing an electronic device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to malfunction by bringing a magnet or the like close or guiding a game ball flowing down on the board to one of the winning ports may be performed. Therefore, when the magnetism is detected, an error to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

(08) Vibration Sensor Error The “vibration sensor error” in FIG. 8A (a) is an error detected by the vibration sensor 52 when a strong vibration is given to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Inappropriate actions may be taken, such as giving a strong vibration to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to break down electronic devices and components inside the pachinko gaming machine 1, or forcibly winning a game ball flowing down on the board. Therefore, when the vibration is detected, an error to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

(11) Radio wave sensor error (R)
The “radio wave sensor error (special R)” in FIG. 8A (b) has the same phenomenon as the (06) radio wave sensor error described above, but the radio wave sensor error occurring in a specific round of the special game is classified here. You. Here, an error message to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and characters such as "Please call a clerk" are displayed.

(12) Magnetic sensor error (R)
The “magnetic sensor error (special R)” in FIG. 8B (b) has the same phenomenon as the (07) radio wave sensor error described above, but the magnetic sensor errors occurring in a specific round of the special game are classified here. You. Also here, an error message to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and characters such as "Please call a staff member" are displayed.

(13) Front Door Opening Error The “front door opening error” in FIG. 8A (b) is an error detected by the front door opening sensor 20 when the front door 5 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is opened. Since the front door 5 is opened and a game ball is made to enter a winning hole with a game ball, there is a case where the illegal operation is performed, so that the error is notified. Also here, an error message to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and characters such as "Please call a staff member" are displayed. It should be noted that characters such as "The door is open." And voice output may also be performed.

(14) Ball Shortage Error The “ball shortage error” in FIG. 8A (b) is an error detected when the game balls stored in the game ball storage tank 17 or the tank rail 18 are short (out of supply). If there are not enough game balls, it will not be possible to pay out prize balls, so an error is reported. Also here, an error message to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and characters such as "Please call a staff member" are displayed. In some cases, characters such as "game balls are insufficient" and voice output may be performed.

(15) Ball Payout Error The “ball payout error” in FIG. 8A (b) is an error detected when it becomes impossible to pay out game balls due to an abnormality of the game ball payout device 19. Since an award of the prize ball cannot be paid out in a special game or the like due to an abnormality of the game ball payout device 19, an error is notified. Also here, an error message to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and characters such as "Please call a staff member" are displayed.

(16) Character 1 Error The “character 1 error” in FIG. 8A (b) is an error in which the movable body (character 1) attached to the game board 4 does not operate normally due to some trouble. In the initialization processing executed when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, a test operation is performed on all movable bodies. Since the game is started in a state where the movable body (the accessory 1) does not operate normally due to a notice effect or the like, an error to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

(17) Character 2 Error The “character 2 error” in FIG. 8A (b) is an error in which another movable body (character 2) different from the character 1 does not operate normally due to some malfunction. Since the game is started in a state where the movable body (the accessory 2) does not operate normally due to a notice effect or the like, an error to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

(18) Voice IC Error “Voice IC error” in FIG. 8A (b) is an error related to the voice output circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Since the game cannot be started in a state where the voice IC does not operate normally, an error to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

(19) Distributing device error “Distributing device error” in FIG. 8A (b) is an error of the distributing unit inside the special winning device 39, and is detected by a position detection sensor disposed in this portion. Is done. If the distribution unit does not operate due to a failure or the like, an error is notified. Here, an error message to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and characters such as "Please call a clerk" are displayed.

(20) Side unit connection error The “side unit connection error” in FIG. 8A (b) is an error in which the side unit corresponding to the model is not attached, and the side unit information provided in the side unit is transmitted to the effect control board 25. Is detected by judging and checking. Also, an error occurs when the side unit is not correctly connected, and an error to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

  Next, FIG. 8B shows a display list of notifications, warnings, and errors that are performed during the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (partially in a customer waiting state). Note that the notification, warning, and error shown in FIG. 8B are mainly for notification of the player.

(01) Right-handed display “Right-handed display” in FIG. 8B is an instruction display displayed when the game state changes and the firing of the game ball is switched to “right-handed” to play a game. . In the right-handed game state, if the switch on the right side of the board does not detect a game ball, the player's possessed ball may be significantly consumed, so the notification is made.

  “Right-hand display” includes not only character display such as “right-hand” on the liquid crystal display device 36 but also graphic display such as arrows. It should be noted that the speaker 7 may emit a sound such as "Please right-click" or a sound effect.

(02) Left-handed (return to steering wheel) display “Left-handed display” in FIG. 8B is an instruction display for returning to the normal left-handed operation, which is performed when the game state of right-handed end is completed. If the switch on the right side of the board detects a game ball in the left-hitting game state, the player's possession ball may be significantly consumed, and the notification is made.

(03) Ball display (during big hit)
8B is an error display detected by the lower storage tray full sensor 12c (see FIG. 4) when the lower storage tray 12 is filled with game balls during a special game. If this error occurs, it may not be possible to pay out the prize balls, so the notification is made.

  As the "ball-off display", a character display such as "pull the lower plate lever" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and for a player who does not know the position of the lower plate lever, the position is also indicated in the explanation image. . Note that a voice or sound effect such as “pull the lower plate lever” may be emitted from the speaker 7.

(04) Button Operation Display “Button operation display” in FIG. 8B is a display for urging the player to operate the push button 13 and the cross key 14a. Since the PISH button 13 has an operation of “continuous hitting” or “long press” in addition to a normal pressing operation, an operation method is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

(05) Volume Light Amount Adjustment Display The “volume light amount adjustment display” in FIG. 8B is a display of a volume gauge indicating the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a light amount gauge indicating the amount of the decorative LED used in the pachinko gaming machine 1. is there. The volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment can be performed by the player operating the volume light amount key 14b even during the fluctuation display of the symbol.

(06) Forget Card Warning Display The “forget card warning display” in FIG. 8B is a warning display that is displayed at the end of a special game or the like and alerts the user to forget to take a prepaid card or a membership card. As the "card forgetting notice", a character display such as "Please note that the card is removed" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and the explanation image also indicates the position of the card removing opening. Note that a unique sound effect may be emitted from the speaker 7.

(07) Inset prevention display The “inset prevention display” in FIG. 8B is a warning display that mainly alerts the user to enter the game displayed in the waiting state for the customer. As the “inset prevention display”, a character display such as “Pachinko / pachislot is a play to enjoy moderately. Let's be careful of inset” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

(08) Fanfare Ending Display “Fanfare display” and “ending display” in FIG. 8B are effect displays performed at the start and end of the special game, respectively. As an example of the fanfare display, there is a character display such as “XX bonus” according to the type of big hit. In addition, examples of the ending display include a character display such as “△△ Time rush” which describes a game state to be shifted to after the special game, and a display of the number of game balls obtained in the special game.

(09) Song Selection Display “Song selection display” in FIG. 8B is a display for the player to select a song to be played during the special game at the start of the special game or the like. As the "song selection display", a character display such as "select a song" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and a jacket of the song is also displayed as an image.

(10) Notice production (line, expectation of big hit)
The “announcement effect” in FIG. 8B is an effect display indicating a dialogue generated by a character appearing as an announcement effect during the change display of the symbol, or a big hit expectation degree. Examples of the lines include a character display such as "If today's fortune is drawn ..." or "The characters in the newspaper are strange ...". Further, examples of the jackpot expectation degree include a character display such as “hot fever” and a suggestion display expressed by the number of stars.

  In addition to the display list described above, for example, various characters such as a description of a game method in a customer waiting state, a type name of a special reach, and the number of remaining games in a probability variation state are displayed. Although details will be described later, when the player switches to a foreign language by language switching, some are displayed in the selected foreign language, others are displayed in Japanese so that the clerk of the game shop can understand, or foreign languages And some in Japanese.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B, an example of an error or notification displayed on the screen of the pachinko gaming machine 1 during a game will be described. The effect described below is an example in which “English” is selected by the language switching function.

  First, FIG. 9A (a) shows an example of “right-hand display” (see FIG. 8B). FIG. 9A (a) is a screen during a special game, in which a character display and an arrow instructing a right strike of “Striking to the right. →” are displayed in a display area 62 at the top of the screen. Note that the character display and the arrow scroll rightward during the special game so as to be conspicuous.

  The “number of rounds” in the display area 63 and the “number of acquired balls” in the display area 64 are also displayed in English. Although the display area 65 shows a big hit symbol, it is usually displayed as it is because it is a number or a character. It should be noted that, depending on the model, there is a kanji pattern, but it is not necessary to change it according to the selected language.

  Also, in the display area 66, “aim at here display”, which is a kind of “right-handed display”, is displayed. This indicates the position of the attacker that the player should aim at immediately before the start of the specific round by character display (“Target here!”) And an explanatory image. As a result, the foreign player can accurately recognize the information on the game method, and the risk of disadvantage can be reduced. Note that the Japanese notation and the foreign language notation may be written together.

  In addition, if “right-handed display” is performed in any language and the right-handed operation is not started even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the player may not understand “right-handed display”. In this case, “right-hand display” in another language may be performed when a predetermined time has elapsed after the notification or the warning is displayed. Such display control can also reduce the risk that the player suffers disadvantage.

  Next, FIG. 9A (b) shows an example of the “ball display” (see FIG. 8B). Here, a character display of "Please pull the lever of the bottom plate." Corresponding to Japanese "Please pull the lever of the bottom plate." Appears in the display area 66. The “ball-off display” is a matter to be notified to the player, and is displayed in the selected language.

  Further, as the notification displayed by the character display and the explanation image, there is a “card forgetting attention display” (see FIG. 8B). In this case, a character display of "Please be careful not to take out the carad." Corresponding to Japanese "Please be careful not to take out the card." Appears in the display area 66. In addition, a still image or a moving image from which the prepaid card is ejected from the card ejection port is displayed.

  Next, FIG. 9A (c) shows an example of “error display” (see FIG. 8A). This is a case where a “radio wave sensor error” occurs during the special game, and the content is displayed in the display area 66. The character display of "Please call a staff." Corresponding to "Please call a staff member" in Japanese is a matter to be notified to the player, and is displayed in the selected language.

  On the other hand, the content of the error is a matter to be notified to the clerk rather than the player. For example, if the contents of the error are displayed in Chinese, a clerk may not understand the error display, and errors related to detection of a fraud or a failure are mainly displayed in Japanese. By switching the language display in this way, the clerk can obtain accurate information on the error.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, the language of the error or the warning may be switched and displayed at a predetermined time. FIG. 9B (a) shows a state of “Round07” of the special game (see the display area 63), and the character display in the display area 66 is in English.

  FIG. 9B (b) shows the state of “Round08” of the special game (see the display area 63), and the character display in the display area 66 is in Japanese. As described above, the display of an error or a warning may be switched for each round, or may be switched at a predetermined timing so that all languages can be displayed during one round. In particular, during a special game, the cross key 14a may be used for music selection or the like, and the language may not be switched. Therefore, such display control is necessary.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9B (c), a plurality of languages may be described in combination for displaying an error or a warning. If the Chinese notation is also displayed, when an error or warning is displayed even when the player has not switched the language, the player can immediately understand the content.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10, an effect example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The effect described below is an example in which “English” is selected by the language switching function.

  First, FIG. 10A shows an example of the “announcement effect” (see FIG. 8B). As shown in the figure, a high school girl character 70 appears during the fluctuation display of the decorative pattern 58, and the character "Today, I drew an" O-mikuji "," A line is displayed.

  At this time, a corresponding speech line is emitted from the speaker 7, but the output is in Japanese. Thereby, even when the Japanese player plays a game without knowing that the game mode is the “English” game mode, the content of the notice effect can be understood.

  A considerable number of dialogues as "announcement productions" are prepared, including dialogues suggesting big hits. However, if the player does not completely understand or misses the notice effect, there is no direct disadvantage, so that English sound is not prepared and Japanese sound is output. Thereby, the control load of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be reduced, and the amount of data to be stored can be reduced.

  Next, FIG. 10B shows an example of “ending display” (see FIG. 8B). As shown in the figure, in the display areas 67 and 68, the character display of the game mode name to be shifted to “Mystery Zone Entry!” And “1450 GET” which is the total number of balls acquired in the special game appear. Here, the game mode name such as the probability variation state is usually a designed character, and is displayed as it is without translation.

  Also, a witch character 71 appears, and a line of "You can play 100 games in the mystery zone!" Corresponding to the Japanese "Mystery zone games are 100 times."

  Here, the sound emitted from the speaker 7 is an English output such as "You will enter the mystery zone." Thus, the output voice does not necessarily have to match the words of the character 70.

  For frequently used expressions such as game mode names, foreign language sounds may be prepared in advance. In addition to the ending display described above, for example, in a fanfare display at the time of a big hit, a sound such as "You got it!" Or "Congratulations!"

  When the player selects the foreign language game mode, it is preferable that both the character display and the voice output be in a foreign language for errors and warnings during the game and for alert displays regarding the game method of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Although there are not so many items to be notified to the player, even if the data capacity increases, it is important to give the player an understanding.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, an effect example (other examples) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The effect described below is an example in which “English” is selected by the language switching function.

  First, FIG. 11A shows an example of “SP reach effect”. As shown in the figure, during the reach change of the decorative pattern 58, a star image showing the reach name (“SP Reach”) and the jackpot expectation (see FIG. 8B) is displayed together with the effect image 72.

  The jackpot expectation is expressed by the number of stars, and the greater the black portion, the higher the expectation. By showing the jackpot expectation degree with a graphic, it is easier for a foreign player to understand than by displaying it with characters. It should be noted that although one star mark can express the degree of expectation in two stages, since there are three star marks in total, “0”, “0.5”, “1”, “1.5”, “ It is possible to express the degree of expectation in six stages of “2”, “2.5”, and “3”.

  Next, FIG. 11B shows an example of “full rotation reach effect”. As shown in the drawing, a reach name (“Syncro Rotation”) and a star-shaped figure indicating a big hit expectation are displayed together with the effect image 73 during the variable display of the decorative pattern 58.

  Based on the number of stars, the expectation degree of the big hit this time is “2.5”, and the player recognizes that there is a very high possibility of a big hit due to the current symbol change. The “DANGER pattern” of the effect image 73 is also a notice effect that appears when the possibility of a big hit is extremely high (about 90%).

  Normally, the full revolution reach is a jackpot determined fluctuation. However, in this production, the jackpot expectation is set to “2.5”. This is because the maximum value “3.0” is not used in consideration of the case where the full rotation reach is selected at the time of a loss due to noise or the like. Also, the lowest value “0” is not used because the player has no expectation at all.

  11 (a) and 11 (b) may be associated with a button effect that prompts the player to operate the PUSH button 13 and the display of the jackpot expectation degree. For example, when the player operates the PUSH button 13, the blinking portion of the star may change to a black portion, or the color of the character display such as "SP Reach" may change.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B, an effect example including the movable body of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The effect described below is an example in which “English” is selected by the language switching function.

  First, FIG. 12A shows an example of a reach effect during a game. In FIG. 12A (a), a button effect in which the push button mark 13 'appears while the reach of the decorative pattern 58 is changing. Note that the movable bodies 37a and 37b are waiting above the screen before the operation.

  Here, when the player operates the PUSH button 13, the screen shifts to the screen of FIG. 12A (b). This shows a state where the movable bodies 37a and 37b operate and move to the center of the screen. When the decorative pattern 58 is located at the center of the screen, the player cannot visually recognize the decorative pattern 58. Therefore, the decorative pattern 58 is moved to the lower part of the screen, and is further reduced and displayed. With such display control, the player can always visually recognize the decorative pattern 58.

  As shown in FIG. 12A (c), when the fourth symbol display device 43c indicating that the symbol is being displayed is displayed, the ornament symbol 58 does not need to be displayed in a reduced size, and the ornament symbol 58 is erased or transmitted. The degree may be set to 0 (non-display).

  The fourth symbol display device 43c indicates that the symbol is being displayed in a fluctuating manner by blinking display or the like at a position where it is not difficult to visually recognize the movable members 37a and 37b (LEDs 43c-1 and 43c-2 are special figures, respectively). 1 and Tokusatsu 2). For this reason, even if the decorative symbol 58 is deleted or hidden, the player can recognize that the symbol is being displayed in a variable manner.

  Next, FIG. 12B shows an example of processing at the time of starting the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 12B (a) shows a screen when a clerk turns on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, the screen is dark, and the characters "POWER ON" are displayed. Note that this screen is normally not displayed by the player, and is displayed in this manner regardless of the language setting.

  Thereafter, the screen shifts to the screen of FIG. 12B (b). This shows the state of the initialization processing for performing a test operation on all the frame objects and movable bodies of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, the first appearance of the decorative symbol 58 is displayed in the morning, but since the game is not being played, the movable members 37a and 37b move to the center of the screen without moving the position of the decorative symbol 58 in particular. That is, the decorative pattern 58 is difficult to visually recognize for a moment. Thereafter, the movable bodies 37a and 37b return to the standby state above the screen.

  Furthermore, even if the game is started in this state, and the variation display of the decorative symbol 58 is started by the game ball winning the special symbol opening 38a, 38b, the initialization process is performed regardless of the symbol variation that has started. Has continued. Therefore, the operation of the movable bodies 37a and 37b is performed without moving or erasing the decorative symbol 58.

  Here, if there is an abnormality in the movable bodies 37a and 37b, as shown in FIG. 12B (c), a character display of "Please call a clerk. Character 1 error" is displayed. When the language setting at the time of closing the store yesterday remains, it is preferable to display an error in Japanese even if the setting is a foreign language. This display is for items to be confirmed by the clerk. If the language setting at the time of closing the store yesterday does not remain, “Japanese” may be selected as the language at the time of startup.

  Next, an example of a spec display screen of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a waiting state for a customer will be described with reference to FIG. The display shown below is an example in a case where “English” is selected by the language switching function.

  FIG. 13A is a specification display screen displayed at a predetermined timing in a customer waiting state. Specifically, corresponding to the Japanese notation of "big hit probability low probability: 1/315", an English notation such as "Hit Probability Low" is also written below the Japanese notation. In addition, "low probability" means the big hit probability in the normal gaming state.

  In addition, corresponding to the Japanese notation of "big hit probability high probability: 1 / 31.5", an English notation such as "Hit Probability High" is also written below it. In addition, "high probability" means the big hit probability in the probability fluctuation state. By performing such display while waiting for a customer, a foreign player can play the game with confidence.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, the big hit probability (low probability) and the probability change ratio may be displayed. Usually, a performance characteristic sticker describing the performance of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is affixed to the end of the game board 4, but the performance characteristic seal is small and there is no space for writing a foreign language notation. For this reason, the information of the performance characteristic seal is displayed in the foreign language notation on the liquid crystal display device 36. Thereby, the foreign player can also understand the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Here, the English notation "Change ratio to high probability" is also written below the Japanese notation of "probable change rate". Note that the probability change ratio is the ratio of the probability change jackpot to the entire jackpot.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13C, a big hit probability (low probability) according to the setting may be displayed. According to the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1, “Setting 1 (Config. 1): 1/315”, “Setting 2 (Config. 2): 1/300”, “Setting 3 (Config. 3): 1/290” ”, The Japanese notation and the English notation are written together. Thereby, the foreign player can enjoy the game with confidence after confirming that a plurality of types of jackpot probabilities are mounted.

  Next, a game management process performed on the main control side will be described with reference to FIG. The game management process described below is a timer interrupt process executed for the main loop on the main control side when the power-on process ends normally.

  First, the main control board 24 performs a timer management process (step S101). The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of timers such as a special symbol accessory operation timer, each of which measures a time relating to the game.

  The main control board 24 manages a large number of timers by updating various timers (subtracting timers) according to the processing state. After that, it advances to step S102.

  In step S102, the main control board 24 performs a prize ball management process. This is a process that is performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first and second special symbol starting ports 38a and 38b and the general winning port 42. For example, the general winning opening sensor 42c inside the general winning opening 42 detects a game ball and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control board 24.

  When receiving the above signal, the main control board 24 transmits a control signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the payout control board 29 (and further, the game ball payout device 19). After receiving the control signal, the game ball payout device 19 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls to the upper storage tray 11 (or the lower storage tray 12 when the upper storage tray 11 is full). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, the main control board 24 performs a normal symbol management process. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 passes through the normal symbol start gate 40. Specifically, the starting gate passage sensor 40c inside the normal symbol starting gate 40 detects a game ball passing through the gate, and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control board 24.

  When receiving the above signal, the main control board 24 normally acquires a random number value of the symbol. This random number value can be stored up to a maximum of four, and the random number is determined in the order of storage.

  Further, the main control board 24 transmits a control signal to the normal symbol display device 43b. In the ordinary symbol display device 43b, the ordinary symbol fluctuates due to the blinking of the LED, and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the ordinary symbol displays a hit or miss mode according to the lottery result and stops. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, the main control board 24 performs a normal electric accessory management process. This is a process for controlling the operation of the ordinary electric accessory based on the result of the ordinary symbol lottery. In the ordinary symbol management process (step S103), when the ordinary symbol stops in the hit mode, the main control board 24 transmits a control signal to the solenoid for ordinary electric auditors, and starts the second special symbol for a predetermined time. The opening / closing member of the opening 38b is opened.

  The main control board 24 closes the opening / closing member when the predetermined time has elapsed, or when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls has been won in the second special symbol starting port 38b before the predetermined time has elapsed. Is transmitted to the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory. Thereby, the opening / closing member is closed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In the ordinary symbol management process (step S103), when the ordinary symbol is stopped in the out-of-position mode, the opening / closing member is not opened, and the main control board 24 does nothing to perform the ordinary electric auditors game process. To end.

  In step S105, the main control board 24 performs a special symbol management process. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first special symbol starting port 38a or the second special symbol starting port 38b.

  Although the details will be described later, when the starting winning port sensors 38c and 38d detect a game ball, the starting winning port sensors 38c and 38d transmit a ball detection signal to the main control board 24, and the main control board 24 outputs a ball detection signal. In response, for example, one random number value is acquired from among the 600 random number values (special symbol lottery), and an effect mode for the acquired random number value is determined.

  The main control board 24 transmits an effect command to the special symbol display device 43a. In the special symbol display device 43a, the special symbol is changed by the 7-segment LED, and the special symbol is stopped after a predetermined time elapses in a hit or miss manner according to the lottery result. In addition, the fluctuation of the special symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 as a decorative symbol that can be reliably recognized by the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S106.

  Finally, in step S106, the main control board 24 performs a special electric accessory management process. This is a process for controlling the operation of the special winning device 39 (hereinafter also referred to as a special electric accessory) based on the result of the special symbol lottery.

  Although the details will be described later, when the special symbol is stopped in a hitting mode, a so-called big hit occurs, and a predetermined number of rounds of the special game are given to the player. In the special symbol management process (step S105), when the special symbol is stopped in the off mode, the special electric auditors product management process ends immediately. When the special electric auditors product management process ends, the game management process also ends.

  Hereinafter, the main processing performed on the sub-control side will be described with reference to FIG. The main process includes an initialization process performed when the effect control board 25 is started.

  First, the effect control board 25 performs an initialization process (step S201). This mainly performs various initial settings of the effect control board 25, and is performed only once at the time of startup. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S202.

  Next, effect control board 25 determines whether or not the main loop update cycle has been reached (step S202). The main loop is processing of steps S204 to S209, which will be described later, and its update cycle is 16 ms.

  When 16 ms of the update period has elapsed when the process proceeds to step S202 (“YES” in step S202), the process proceeds to step S204. On the other hand, before the lapse of 16 ms, the update cycle is not reached, so the determination is “NO”. In this case, the process proceeds to step S203.

  If the determination in step S202 is “NO”, the effect control board 25 performs an update process of various soft random numbers (step S203). Thereafter, the processes of steps S202 and S203 are repeated until the update cycle comes. During this loop, a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13) having a period of 1 ms is executed. The effect control board 25 counts the number of times of this interrupt process and determines whether or not the above 16 ms has elapsed. judge.

  If the determination in step S202 is “YES”, effect control board 25 performs an LED data update process (step S204). As described above, steps S204 to S209 are processing of the main loop. Here, the data of the frame decoration LED 8 and the board decoration LED 35 are updated to change the light emission mode of the decoration LED. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, the effect control board 25 performs a received command analysis process. This is to analyze the types of control commands (effect commands, character commands, etc.) received and stored by the effect control board 25, and to make various settings in accordance with the analysis. For example, when the “big hit start interval command” transmitted in the big hit start processing is received, the effect control board 25 sets a start interval. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S206.

  In step S206, effect control board 25 performs a main scenario update process. Specifically, the effect is updated in accordance with the received control command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S207.

  In step S207, the effect control board 25 performs a sound output process. Specifically, the sound is output from the speaker 7 according to the scenario. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S208.

  In step S208, effect control board 25 performs a solenoid update process. Specifically, the detailed operation of the movable body and the solenoid used for the movable body are set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S209.

  Finally, the effect control board 25 performs a noise countermeasure process (step S209). Specifically, it is checked whether the peripheral LSI is affected by noise. When this process ends, the process returns to the step S202 and the subsequent processes are continuously executed.

  Next, the timer interrupt processing on the sub-control side will be described with reference to FIG. This is an interrupt process executed at a 1 ms period with respect to the above-described sub-control-side main process (see FIG. 15).

  First, effect control board 25 initializes the CPU register (step S211). Specifically, a port refresh initial value is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S212.

  In step S212, the effect control board 25 performs an output process. Specifically, output processing of the movable body, a solenoid and a motor used for the movable body are performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S213.

  In step S213, the effect control board 25 performs a push button input state update process. The effect control board 25 updates the input state when the push button 13 is operated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S214.

  In step S214, effect control board 25 performs a switch input state update process. Specifically, the input information of the volume switch or the like is confirmed, and a process according to the information is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S215.

  In step S215, effect control board 25 performs a liquid crystal control command transmission process. The effect control board 25 transmits the effect command selected by the effect counter to the liquid crystal control board 26, for example. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S216.

  In step S216, effect control board 25 performs a motor update process. Specifically, detailed operation settings of the movable body and the motor used for the movable body are made. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S217.

  In step S217, the effect control board 25 performs an LED data output process. Specifically, the LED data output for turning on and off the frame decoration LED 8 and the board surface decoration LED 35 at necessary timing is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S218.

  Finally, the effect control board 25 increments the work for the main loop update cycle by one (step S218). This is a process for incrementing the work for the main loop update cycle by 1 in order to count 16 ms, which is the update cycle of the main loop processing (FIG. 15: steps S204 to S209). After that, the timer interrupt processing ends. The series of operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment has been described above.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment has the game mode with the display of Japanese characters and the game mode with the display of foreign characters such as English and Chinese. One can be selected. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display device 36, and the effect control board 25, when displaying an alert display on the liquid crystal display device 36, displays a sub-language character regardless of the currently selected game mode. Is displayed. This makes it possible to provide a gaming machine that allows a foreign player to play a game with peace of mind.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine has been described as the present embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and can also be applied to a spinning-type gaming machine, a sparrow ball-type gaming machine, an arrangement ball machine, an enclosed gaming machine, and the like. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 supports three languages, Japanese, English, and Chinese. However, a main language such as Korean or French may be selectable. This allows more foreigners to enjoy the game.

  When a foreign language is selected by the language switching function, the default Japanese may be returned when a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) elapses after the game is stopped. Since most of the players are Japanese, there is no need for the player to switch languages before or during the game.

  Some gaming machines include a sub liquid crystal display device. In a waiting state for a customer, a mode in which the player switches languages on the main liquid crystal display device, and a mode in which the player switches languages on the sub liquid crystal display device while the symbols are being changed and displayed may be adopted.

  Depending on the selected language, the content of the words spoken by the character may be slightly changed. For example, the display content may take into account culture and ethnicity, such as refraining from expressions that incite the player or expressions that may be uncomfortable.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko gaming machine 2 Outer frame 3 Front frame 4 Gaming board 4a Gaming area 4b Decorative board 5 Front door 6 Glass plate 7 Speaker 8 Frame decoration LED
9 Front plate 10 Launching handle 10a Launching device 11 Upper storage tray 12 Lower storage tray 12c Lower storage tray full sensor 13 PUSH button 14a Cross key 14b Volume light quantity key 15 Fan 16 Back mechanism board 17 Game ball storage tank 18 Tank rail 19 Game ball Dispensing device 20 Front door open sensor 21 External terminal board 22 Terminal board case 23 Back cover 24 Main control board 25 Production control board 26 Liquid crystal control board 27 RWM clear switch 28 Power supply board 29 Delivery control board 30 Launch control board 33 Stage member 34a Center Decorative body 34b Left corner decorative body 34c Right corner decorative body 35 Panel decoration LED
36 Liquid crystal display devices 37a, 37b Movable body 38a First special symbol starting port 38b Second special symbol starting port 38c First starting winning port sensor 38d Second starting winning port sensor 39 Large winning device 39c Large winning port sensor 40 For ordinary symbols Start gate 40c Start gate passage sensor 41 Windmill 42 General winning opening 42c General winning opening sensor 43a Special symbol display device 43b Normal symbol display device 43c Fourth symbol display device 44 Guide rail 44a Outer guide rail 44b Inner guide rail 45 Launch path 46 Return Ball prevention piece 47 Out ball collection port 48 Ball shifter 50 Magnetic sensor 51 Radio wave sensor 52 Vibration sensor

Claims (4)

A gaming machine having a main language game mode with character display of a main language and a sub-language game mode with character display of a sub-language different from the main language as a game mode that can be specified by a player,
Display means;
Language control means for performing control related to the display of the main language and the sub-language,
The language control means, when displaying an alert display for calling attention to the player on the display means, displays the alert display in the sub-language regardless of the game mode currently selected. A gaming machine characterized by the following. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the alert display is switched for each language at predetermined time intervals and displayed on the display means. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine, wherein the language control means causes the display means to display the alert display in the sub-language and the alert display in the main language together. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The gaming machine, wherein the alert display includes information on a game method of the gaming machine for which a player is to be notified.