JP3804962B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine that is activated by a betting operation by a player of substitute money, valuables, or valuable data reflecting them.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a multi-denomi game machine capable of selecting a denomination by key operation is known. Among them, there is a game machine in which one denomination can be selected by displaying a coin or bill denomination in an area on the screen and pressing a corresponding button. For example, in the game machine described in Patent Document 1, a portion assigned to each denomination such as 10 ¢, 50 ¢, $ 1, etc. is displayed by the player's selection in the denomination display area of the display. For example, in the game machine described in Patent Document 2, when a denomination is selected, the denomination is displayed in an area where a poker card is displayed during the game, and the upper definite area is displayed during the game. A display such as “YOU'RE PLAYING $ 0.50 NOW” is performed. The denomination in the game machine is a denomination, that is, a unit of a certain value that can be bet per bet, and this value is money, valuables, or valuable data reflecting them.

On the other hand, as described in Patent Document 3, in a game system using a prepaid card, a frequency corresponding to 100 yen per frequency or 25 pachinko balls is displayed in a frequency display unit configured with a 7-segment display. A game machine to display is disclosed. Note that the “frequency” is not selectable by the player, unlike the denomination.
US Pat. No. 5,096,195 US Pat. No. 5,277,424 JP 2004-065592 A

  However, in conventional game machines, the player's interest is mainly concentrated on whether or not to win a prize, and the display of the selected denomination is difficult to understand, so the player does not notice the denomination that he selected until the end of the game In some cases, you could lose coins unexpectedly or get a small dividend. For example, in Patent Document 1, the display of 10 ¢, 50 ¢, $ 1, etc. is shown in the same shape in a small area at the corner of the screen, and the player plays a game by selecting a denomination he does not want. there is a possibility.

  On the other hand, in a game machine such as Patent Document 2, when a denomination is selected, each denomination is displayed in the form of a card in the main area of the display. In this case, although the selected denomination is easy to understand, the number of denominations cannot be freely set or changed because the number of cards is limited to a fixed number, for example, five in a poker game. That is, if the game rules are different, the number of denominations is usually different, but if the game rules are changed, the game machine cannot be set. In addition, since all the denominations are assigned to the cards and displayed, a large display area is required.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and provides a game machine that can easily display a selected denomination in a small display area and can freely set or change the number of denominations. Objective.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the game machine of the present invention is a game machine that is activated by a bet operation by a player of substitute money, valuables or valuable data reflecting them, A storage unit storing a plurality of types of denominations , each of which has at least one of a value and a monetary unit, as the minimum substitute money, valuables, or valuable data reflecting them, which is required to give an opportunity for A selection unit that receives an input signal from an operation unit that constitutes a part of the housing and selects one of the denominations from the storage unit , a determination unit that determines the selected denomination , and a currently selected unit by emit denomination of denomination, numeric displaying the unit display area for displaying a plurality of monetary units at different positions, the numerical denomination is currently selected Is composed of a area as a single display area, the display combination of the unit display area and the numeric display area, a first display unit for displaying only said selected denomination to the operation unit side, respectively A data holding unit holding modification data for modifying the display corresponding to the denomination , and the first display unit receives the determination result of the determination unit and holds the data The display with the modification corresponding to the selected denomination is performed based on the modification data corresponding to the selected denomination obtained from the section.

Thus, the game machine of the present invention displays the selected unit with modification. As a result, the player can easily recognize the unit selected by the player. Further, recognition can be further facilitated by changing the display position.

  The first display unit displays only the unit selected by the player. That is, a method of displaying selectable units in a plurality of display areas is not adopted. Thereby, only the selected unit can be displayed with a small display area. Further, the number of selectable units can be freely set or changed without considering the number of display areas.

(2) The game machine of the present invention is characterized in that the unit display area displays each of two money units at positions opposite to each other with the numerical display area as a center.

Thereby, the player can recognize the unit selected by the player more easily.

  (3) In the game machine of the present invention, the modification data includes color data in which a specific color is determined corresponding to the unit, and the display accompanied by the modification includes the specific color. It is characterized by being.

  Thus, the game machine of this invention displays a unit with a color as a modification. Thereby, the display can be visually changed and the player can easily recognize the unit selected by the player. For example, when units are set such as 25 ¢, 50 ¢, $ 1, and $ 5, a unit whose value is less than $ 1 can be displayed in green, and a unit whose value is more than $ 1 can be displayed in red. In this case, since the unit of money is different between ¢ and $, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the unit selected by the player.

(4) In addition, the game machine of the present invention further includes a sound reproducing unit that reproduces sound data, and the modification data includes sound data in which a specific sound is determined corresponding to the unit, and the modification is performed. The accompanying display includes the specific sound from the sound reproduction unit.

  Thus, the game machine of the present invention is accompanied by sound as a display modification. Thereby, the display can be identified audibly, and the player can easily recognize the unit selected by the player. Further, the selected unit can be identified to some extent without visually confirming the display, and the player can easily recognize the unit selected by the player.

  (5) Moreover, the game machine of this invention is characterized by the said sound data being comprised by the data which can reproduce | regenerate audio | voice.

  Thus, the game machine of the present invention is accompanied by sound as a display modification. Accordingly, the display can be identified by a voice that can be easily heard by humans, and the player can easily recognize the unit selected by the player. For example, when the player selects a unit of “25 ¢”, the unit can be displayed with a voice of “Twenty Five St”. As a result, the player can recognize that “25 ¢” has been selected without visually confirming the display, and the player can easily recognize the unit selected by the player.

(6) Moreover, the game machine of this invention is characterized by the said sound data being comprised by the data which can reproduce | regenerate the sound of a different frequency corresponding to the magnitude of the said denomination .

  As described above, the game machine according to the present invention is accompanied by a sound having a different frequency determined according to the size of the unit as a display modification. Thereby, the size of the unit can be identified by the pitch of the sound, and the player can easily recognize the unit selected by the player. For example, the scale of a sound can be set to increase as the selected unit increases, and the selected unit can be displayed along with this sound. As a result, the size of the selected unit can be determined to some extent without visually confirming the display, and the player can easily recognize the unit selected by the player.

  (7) In addition, the game machine of the present invention is further characterized in that a second display section that displays the number of bets based on the betting operation is further provided at a position adjacent to the first display section.

  As a result, the player can easily recognize the unit and the number of bets selected by the player. As a result, the player can easily recognize the total value bet on the play.

  According to the game machine of the present invention, the player can easily recognize the unit selected by the player. Further, only the selected unit can be displayed with a small display area, and the number of selectable units can be freely set or changed without considering the number of display areas.

Further, according to the game machine of the present invention, the player can easily recognize the unit selected by the player by visually changing the display. Further, recognition can be further facilitated by changing the display position.

  In addition, according to the game machine of the present invention, the display can be identified audibly, and the player can easily recognize the unit selected by the player. Further, the selected unit can be identified to some extent without visually confirming the display, and the player can easily recognize the unit selected by the player.

  In addition, according to the game machine of the present invention, the display can be identified by a voice that can be easily heard by a human, and the player can easily recognize the unit selected by the player.

  Further, according to the game machine of the present invention, the display can be identified by the pitch of the sound, and the player can easily recognize the unit selected by the player.

  Further, according to the game machine of the present invention, for example, it is possible to set so that the scale of the sound increases as the selected unit increases, and the unit can be displayed together with this sound. As a result, the size of the selected unit can be determined to some extent without visually confirming the display, and the player can easily recognize the unit selected by the player.

  Further, according to the game machine of the present invention, the player can easily recognize the unit and bet number selected by the player. As a result, the player can easily recognize the total value bet on the play.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the game machine according to the present embodiment. In this description, the game machine 1 is a slot machine, but also includes a poker game machine and the like. As shown in FIG. 1, the game machine 1 is comprised from the housing | casing 2 and the front panel 3 attached to the front surface of this housing | casing 2 so that opening and closing is possible. A lamp 4 is provided on the top of the housing 2. Behind the front panel 3, for example, a display 6 for displaying symbols in three rows is provided.

  For example, the display 6 displays three reels, and variably displays and stops symbols in the column direction (the vertical direction of the gaming machine). Various symbols can be variably displayed or stopped for each reel display.

  Further, a coin insertion slot 8 and a bill insertion slot 9 are provided on the front surface of the housing 2. Note that the insertion slot is not limited to the coin insertion slot and the bill insertion slot, but may be a medal insertion slot, a card insertion slot, or the like as long as it has a value as a target for insertion. The spin button 12 is a button for performing an operation of starting symbol rotation display (variation display) on the display 6. The spin lever 13 has a similar function.

  The game by the game machine 1 is started when the player specifies a valid pay line by a betting operation. A plurality of winning lines can be set, for example, a horizontal center line, a horizontal up / down line, and a diagonal line. The betting operation is performed by inserting coins into the coin insertion slot 8 or betting coins stored by the bet button 10. When the MAX bet button 11 is pressed, the maximum number of coins that can be bet is bet. A bet is also possible by using these betting operations together. Note that what is used for betting may be not only coins and the like, but also substitute data such as tokens, or valuable data such as credits reflecting them.

  When the winning line is specified by the player's betting operation and the spin button 12 is pressed, the display 6 displays the symbols in a variable manner. When a predetermined time elapses, the symbols that are sequentially displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed. The stop order is, for example, stopped at predetermined time intervals in order from the left toward the display 6. When a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on any of the winning lines at the time of the stop, a winning corresponding to the symbol combination is obtained. A coin payout port 15, a coin tray 16, and a speaker 17 are provided below the front panel 3.

  The bet button 10 is a button for using a predetermined number of coins stored (credited) in a coin storage device (not shown), and the MAX bet button 11 is a maximum regulation of coins stored in a coin storage device (not shown). It is a button for using the number of sheets. The settlement button 20 is a button for performing settlement of the stored coins. The change button 21 is used to turn on the lamp 4 at the top of the game machine 1 and to inform the person concerned that the exchange is desired. The help button 22 has a function of displaying how to play, a payout, etc. on the display 6. The payout number display unit 23 displays a coin payout number and the like. The coin storage number display unit 24 displays the number of coins stored in a coin storage device (not shown). For example, an LED (issuing diode) is used for the payout number display unit 23 and the coin storage number display unit 24. In addition to the LEDs, liquid crystal may be used for each display unit.

  The denomination display unit 25 as the first display unit displays a denomination that is a unit of the minimum value that the game machine 1 can bet on. For example, the denomination display unit 25 displays that the smallest unit that can be bet currently is 25 cents or 1 dollar. In this way, only the denomination selected by the player is displayed. Thereby, only the selected denomination can be displayed with a small display area. Further, the number of selectable denominations can be freely set or changed without considering the number of display areas. A denomination button 26 for changing the denomination is provided adjacent to the denomination display unit 25.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a main part of the game machine 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the CPU 30 includes a memory 31 including a ROM 32 and a RAM 33, and performs a control operation according to a preset program. In the memory 31, in addition to a control program for controlling the operation of the game machine 1, a prize group lottery table used for pre-determining prize groups (internal lottery), numerical values of each denomination, ¢ and $ monetary units, In addition, a denomination table in which the color of the denomination display and the sound modification data are converted into a table format data is stored. That is, the memory 31 functions as a unit storage unit that stores a plurality of types of units, and further functions as a data holding unit that holds decoration data corresponding to each unit. As the denomination table, for example, a table as shown in FIG. 3 is created. Note that data for controlling the denomination display unit 25 such as numerical values, monetary units, and colors is referred to as output data.

  Denomi display color data, that is, color data is, for example, data of green or red. For example, when there are denominations of 25 ¢, 50 ¢, $ 1, and $ 5, green is assigned as 25 ¢ and 50 ¢ data, and red is assigned as $ 1 and $ 5 data. Thereby, the display can be visually changed, and the player can easily recognize the denomination selected by the player.

  Further, the sound data of the denomination display, that is, the sound data is data such as different sounds or sounds having different frequencies. For example, when the player selects a denomination of “25 ¢”, the denomination is displayed with the sound “Twenty Five St”. Accordingly, the display can be identified by a voice that can be easily heard by humans, and the player can easily recognize the denomination selected by the player.

  The table may be created with the frequency level corresponding to the size of the denomination. In that case, the frequency may be determined so as to increase in proportion to the denomination, or may be determined so as to decrease as the denomination increases. Thereby, the size of the denomination can be identified by the pitch of the sound, and the player can easily recognize the denomination selected by the player. As a result, the size of the selected denomination can be determined to some extent without visually confirming the display, and the player can easily recognize the selected denomination. Note that the sound data is not limited to these as long as it can be identified, and sound data with different strengths or sound data with different rhythms may be used. In addition, a method of recognizing the size of a denomination based on a sound image difference created physically or in a pseudo manner is also conceivable.

  The CPU 30 is connected to the denomination button 26, the bet button 10, the MAX bet button 11, the spin button 12, the spin lever 13, and the speaker 17 through the I / O port 40. Signals output from the denomination button 26, the bet button 10, and the spin button 12 are input to the CPU 30 via the I / O port 40. The denomination button 26 functions as an operation unit that sends an input signal to the selection unit. When the CPU 30 receives an input signal from the denomination button 26, the CPU 30 accesses the memory 31 and selects one of the denominations. Moreover, CPU30 determines what a monetary unit is about the selected denomination. Therefore, the CPU 30 functions as a selection unit and a determination unit. A sound control signal output from the CPU 30 is input to the speaker 17 via the I / O port 40. The denomination display unit 25 is connected to the CPU 30 and displays the currently selected denomination. That is, the denomination display unit 25 functions as a first display unit that displays the selected unit on the operation unit side.

  Data relating to the image is output from the CPU 30 to the display 6 via the graphic controller 50 that performs image processing and the like. On the display 6, characters, still images, moving images and the like are displayed. Sound data is output from the CPU 30 to the speaker 17 via the I / O port 40. The speaker 17 reproduces sound data and functions as a sound reproduction unit. The CPU 30 is connected to a peripheral device 52 including a hopper and the like, and controls the payout of coins by a control signal.

  FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the denomination display unit 25 and the denomination button 26. As shown in FIG. 4, the denomination display unit 25 includes a unit display area 70 and a numerical value display area 71. The unit display area 70 includes a light emitting device such as an LED and a panel on which currency units are mask-printed. If the denomination currency unit data currently selected under the control of the CPU 30 is ¢, the rightmost ¢ area emits light, and if $, the leftmost $ area emits light. The numerical value display area 71 is composed of, for example, LEDs of two colors and 7 segments and a panel. By using the LED, the denomination display unit 25 can be manufactured at low cost. The numerical value display area 71 displays the numerical value of the denomination currently selected under the control of the CPU 30. The denomination button 26 has a function of sending an input signal to the CPU 30 when pressed, and the denomination is changed according to the signal according to the signal. In addition to the LEDs, liquid crystal or the like may be used as the display means.

  5 and 6 are display examples of the denomination display unit. For example, if the denomination is less than $ 1, the display is emitted in green, and if the denomination is more than $ 1, the display is emitted in red. When the currently selected denomination is 25 ¢, the denomination display unit 25 performs the display shown in FIG. 4, and the display emits light in green. If the currently selected denomination is $ 1, the denomination display unit 25 performs the display shown in FIG. 5, and the display emits light in red. In this way, it is possible to easily recognize the unit by changing the color, and to further facilitate the recognition by changing the display position between $ and ¢.

  In the above description, the denomination display unit 25 arranges the unit display area 70 and the numerical value display area 71 continuously in the horizontal direction. However, as shown in FIG. You may arrange | position continuously in the vertical direction. Thereby, when there is a vertically long space, the space can be used effectively.

  Next, the operation of the game machine according to this embodiment configured as described above will be described. 8 and 9 are flowcharts showing characteristic operations of the game machine according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the game machine 1 is powered on, it shifts to a game idle state (step S1). When the power is turned on, the denomination is set to the lowest denomination as an initial state. In the game idle state, it is determined whether there is an input from the denomination button 26 (step S2). If there is no input from the denomination button 26, the process proceeds to step S4. If there is an input from the denomination button 26, a denomination change process is performed (step S3). Next, it is determined whether or not a betting operation has been performed (step S4). If there is no betting operation, the process returns to step S2. If a bet operation has been performed, the process proceeds to a game start operation step (step S5). Note that the betting operation is an operation of inputting a betting line and the number of bets per line, for example.

In the game start operation step, the game is started when the spin button 12 is pressed by the player or when the spin lever 13 is operated. After starting the game, the CPU 30 performs a lottery to determine the winning line (step S6). Next, the rotation and stop of the reel are displayed on the display 6 (step S7). It is determined whether or not a prize has been won (step S8). If no prize has been won, the process returns. If a prize has been won, a payout is awarded (step S9). At the time of payout, the payout is calculated by multiplying the selected denomination by the total number of bets.

  If there is an input from the denomination button 26 in the game idle state, the denomination changing process shown in FIG. 9 is performed. First, the currently set denomination is compared with the denomination table stored in the memory 31 (step T1), and it is determined whether or not the currently set denomination is the largest in the denomination table (step S1). T2). If the current denomination is not the maximum, it is changed to one step larger denomination (step T3), and the process proceeds to step S5. When changing the denomination, the current denomination setting is erased from the memory 31 and the new denomination setting is saved. On the other hand, if the current denomination is maximum, the current setting is changed to the minimum denomination in the denomination table (step T4). Next, the newly set current denomination output data is read from the denomination table stored in the memory 31, and the denomination output data is processed by the CPU 30 using the system OS (step T5). The output data includes display data and color data. Next, a signal from the CPU 30 is transmitted to the denomination display unit 25, and the current denomination is displayed together with a specific color (step T6). At the same time, a signal from the CPU 30 is transmitted to the speaker 17 via the I / O port 40 and a specific sound is output.

  A bet display unit (not shown) for displaying the number of bets may be provided at a position adjacent to the denomination display unit 25 as the second display unit. As the number of bets, the number of bets per line and the number of lines bet are displayed separately. In addition, you may display those products. This allows the player to easily recognize the denomination and the number of bets selected by the player. As a result, the player can easily recognize the total value bet on the game.

It is a perspective view of the game machine concerning the present invention. It is a figure which shows the electric constitution of the principal part of the game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of a denomination table. It is the schematic of a denomination display part and a denomination button. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a denomination display part. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a denomination display part. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of a denomination display part. It is a flowchart which shows the characteristic operation | movement of the game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the characteristic operation | movement of the game machine which concerns on this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 game machine 6 display 10 bet button 11 MAX bet button 12 spin button 13 spin lever 17 speaker (sound reproduction unit)
25 Denomination display (first display)
26 Denomination button (operation unit)
30 CPU (selection unit, determination unit)
31 Memory (unit storage unit, data holding unit)
50 Graphic controller 70 Unit display area 71 Numerical display area 80 Unit display area 81 Numerical display area

Claims (7)

A game machine that is triggered by a bet operation by a player of substitute money, valuables or valuable data reflecting them,
A storage unit storing a plurality of types of denominations , each of which is different in at least one of a value or a monetary unit, as the minimum substitute money, valuables or valuable data reflecting them necessary to give the trigger for the activation;
A selection unit that receives an input signal from an operation unit constituting a part of the game machine housing and selects one of the denominations from the storage unit ;
A determination unit for determining the selected denomination ;
By illuminating the currently selected denomination's monetary unit, a single unit display area that displays multiple monetary units at different positions and a numerical display area that displays the numerical value of the currently selected denomination A first display unit configured as a display region, and displaying only the selected denomination on the operation unit side by a combination of the display of the unit display area and the numerical display area;
A data holding unit holding modification data for modifying the display corresponding to each of the denominations ,
The first display unit receives the judgment result of the judging section, obtained from the data holding unit, based on the modified data corresponding to the selected denomination, the modifications corresponding to the selected denomination A game machine characterized in that the display is accompanied. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the unit display area displays each of two money units at positions opposite to each other with the numerical display area as a center . The modification data includes color data in which a specific color is determined corresponding to the denomination ,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the display accompanied by the modification is accompanied by the specific color. A sound playback unit for playing back sound data;
The modification data includes sound data in which a specific sound is determined corresponding to the denomination , and the display with the modification is accompanied by the specific sound from the sound reproduction unit. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.   The game machine according to claim 4, wherein the sound data includes data capable of reproducing sound. 6. The game machine according to claim 4, wherein the sound data is constituted by data capable of reproducing sounds having different frequencies corresponding to the size of the denomination .   The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising a second display unit that displays a bet number based on the bet operation at a position adjacent to the first display unit.

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