JP7041026B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine and a rotating cylinder type gaming machine.

Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines that can display various displays and output audio in foreign languages have been known so that foreigners who have visited Japan for overseas travel or business can enjoy the game.

For example, the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1 below has a side display device composed of a touch panel type liquid crystal display device in addition to a normal display device. This side display device has a vertically long display area, and is configured so that a player can perform an input operation by touching the screen.

In one of the display modes displayed on the side display device, a language setting display mode for setting the language used in the pachinko machine is set. As the language switching operation performed by the player, the language is selected by touching the display portion corresponding to the language desired by the player (Patent Document 1 / Paragraphs 0062 to 0066, FIG. 1). , FIG. 5).

JP-A-2017-99902

However, in the above-mentioned pachinko machine of Patent Document 1, there is a problem that a foreign player cannot fully enjoy the game when the degree of expectation for a big hit is displayed in characters .

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of producing an effect that is easy for a foreign player to understand .

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention includes a lottery means for performing a lottery when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a display means capable of variablely displaying a plurality of patterns based on the lottery result in the lottery means, and an operation means operable by a player. The expectation degree effect execution means capable of executing the expectation degree effect indicating the expectation degree indicating the possibility that the lottery result by the lottery means is a hit, and the expectation degree effect displays a plurality of figures having a predetermined shape. By doing so, the expected degree can be expressed, and by making it possible to express the expected degree for two stages with one said figure, it is possible to express the expected degree of the expected degree stage larger than the number of the figures. Of the expressible expectation stages, the variation of the pattern executed when the minimum expectation stage and the maximum expectation stage are not used and the lottery result by the lottery means is a hit. Among them, even when the effect of confirming the hit is executed, the expected degree step which is one step lower than the highest value is used without using the expected degree step of the highest value .

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the expected degree stage can be changed by operating the operating means during the execution of the expected degree effect, but the expected degree stage cannot be changed to the highest value. It is characterized by.

The front side perspective view which shows the appearance of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. The rear side perspective view which shows the appearance of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. The front view of the gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. The block diagram which shows the structure of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. The figure explaining the jackpot type and various flags set at the end of a special game. (A) Customer waiting screen (during suspension of fluctuation). (B) Language switching screen. (C) Customer waiting screen (during suspension of fluctuation). (A) Symbol change screen (during change). (B) Design variation screen (language switching display). An example of language switching guidance display (time switching) while the design is changing. An example of language switching guidance display while the design is changing (also shown). (A) Error display list (1). (B) Error display list (2). Display list during the game (notification / warning / error). (A) An example of right-handed display. (B) An example of a ball-free display. (C) Example of error display. (A) Example of ball removal display (time switching 1). (B) Example of ball removal display (time switching 2). (C) An example of a ball-free display (also written). (A) An example of a notice production. (B) Example of ending display. (A) An example of SP reach production. (B) An example of full rotation reach production. (A) Example of reach production (1). (B) Example of reach production (2). (C) Example of reach production (3). (A) Example of startup processing. (B) Example of startup processing (initialization processing). (C) Example of error display. (A) Example of spec display screen (1). (B) Example of spec display screen (2). (C) Example of spec display screen (3). A flowchart showing a game management process performed on the main control side. A flowchart showing the main processing performed on the sub-control side. A flowchart showing a timer interrupt process performed on the sub-control side.

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

The gaming machine of the present embodiment is a gaming mode in which the player can select between a main language game mode with a character display of the main language and a sub-language game mode with a character display of a sub-language different from the main language. The game machine includes a display means and a language control means for executing control regarding display of the main language and the sub-language, and the language control means is newly set to the game mode by the player. When specified, one of the main language and the sub-language corresponding to the newly designated game mode is set as the language for character display in the display means, and the currently selected game mode is selected. Regardless of the above, it is characterized in that the guidance display regarding the selection of the game mode is performed using the main language and the sub-language.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when a gaming mode is newly designated by a player, character display is executed on the display means in one language corresponding to the newly designated gaming mode. On the other hand, regardless of the currently selected game mode, the guidance display regarding the selection of the game mode is executed by the primary language and the sub-language. In a state where the currently selected game mode is specified by the current player, it is probable that one language corresponding to the game mode is easier for the player to understand information than the other languages. Is high. Therefore, by executing the character display in the one language in this state, the player can accurately recognize the content of the character display.

On the other hand, in a state where the currently selected game mode is not specified by the current player, it is highly probable that one language corresponding to the game mode is easy for the player to understand the information. do not have. Therefore, by executing the guidance display regardless of the currently selected game mode in this state, it is possible to select the game mode according to the language that is likely to be easy for the current player to understand the information. , Can be recognized by the player.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is preferable that the guidance display simultaneously displays the main language and the sub-language.

According to the gaming machine having the above configuration, the guidance display in which the main language and the sub-language are displayed at the same time in a state where it is not highly probable that one language corresponding to the currently selected gaming mode is easy to understand the information. Is executed. As a result, the player can be surely recognized that the game mode corresponding to the language, which is highly likely to be easy for the current player to understand the information, can be selected.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is preferable that the guidance display is switched for each language at predetermined time intervals.

According to the gaming machine having the above configuration, there is a guidance display that is displayed while switching one language at a time in a state where it is not highly probable that one language corresponding to the currently selected gaming mode is easy to understand information. Will be executed. As a result, the player can be surely recognized that the game mode corresponding to the language, which is highly likely to be easy for the current player to understand the information, can be selected.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is preferable that the display means displays the game mode display unit at a position in the display area that does not interfere with the visual recognition of the symbol during the variable display of the symbol.

According to the gaming machine having the above configuration, it is highly probable that the player is concentrating his / her consciousness on the symbol during the variable display of the symbol. By displaying the gaming mode in this state at a position that does not interfere with the visual recognition of the symbol, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the player loses consciousness of the symbol, and the entertainment of the gaming machine can be maintained or improved.

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

First, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the 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. Further, a glass plate 6 is fitted in the central portion of the front door 5, so that the game board 4 can be visually recognized from the outside.

Further, the front door 5 is provided with two speakers 7. The speaker 7 is an acoustic output unit that outputs the effect sound effect associated with the game to the outside. Further, frame decoration LEDs 8 are provided on both the left and right sides of the front door 5. The frame decoration LED 8 is a decorative portion in which the LED emits light and blinks in conjunction with the effect.

There is a front plate 9 on the lower side of the front door 5, and the left end portion thereof is pivotally attached to the front frame 3 so as to be openable. The front plate 9 is provided with a launch handle 10 for operating the launch mechanism, an upper storage plate 11 for storing game balls, and a lower storage plate 12.

Further, a PUSH button 13 that is effective when the built-in lamp is lit is provided on the surface portion of the upper storage dish 11. The PUSH button 13 can change the effect mode by the player operating (pressing) the button during the operation valid period.

The PUSH button 13 is provided with three buttons having different shapes rotatably around the axis of rotation inside the cover. Normally, the button of the first aspect is set at the position of the first button facing upward. Then, the button is rotated by a motor according to the effect, and the position is switched between the second button position in which the button in the second aspect faces upward and the third button position in which the button in the third aspect faces upward.

Further, a cross key 14a and a volume light amount key 14b are provided on the surface portion of the upper storage dish 11. The cross key 14a is used when selecting any setting item from the menu display screen, and the volume light amount key 14b is used when adjusting the volume and light amount.

At the upper right of the front door 5, a fan 15 through which air is blown is provided adjacent to the frame decoration LED 8. The fan 15 can blow air to the player as a preliminary notice effect of the big hit.

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 that presses the game board 4 from the back side is attached to the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game ball storage tank 17 for storing game balls supplied from a game ball supply device (not shown) of a pachinko hall side island facility is provided on the upper part of the back mechanism board 16.

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

Further, a transparent back cover 23 mounted on the back side of the game board 4 is provided in the substantially center of the back mechanism board 16, and the effect housed in the 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 operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner. Since the main control board 24 is connected to various switches and sensors, it receives these detection signals and performs various processes.

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

The effect control board 25 receives various control commands transmitted from the main control board 24, and controls the effect by, for example, 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 launcher (not shown) provided with a striking mallet for hitting the game ball and a launch motor for driving the 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 the game area 4a on the board surface is a center decorative body 34a fixed to the front surface of the decorative board 4b with a screw or the like, and a left corner decorative body. It is partitioned by members such as 34b and the right corner decorative body 34c. The decorative bodies 34a to 34c are integrally molded by injection molding using a hard resin material such as polycarbonate.

The board decoration LED 35 is provided on the center decoration body 34a. The board decoration LED 35 is a decorative unit that excites the effect by changing the emission color and the emission pattern according to the variation display and the advance notice display of the pattern in each game.

An opening is formed in the central portion 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, background images, and reach on which various numbers and characters are drawn according to the game.

Further, on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 36, a start gate 40 for a normal symbol is arranged. The start gate 40 for a normal symbol is a winning device that triggers the start of a normal symbol. A lottery is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 40, and the normal symbol changes on the normal symbol display device 43b, which will be described later.

Above the liquid crystal display device 36, movable bodies 37a and 37b, which are hand-shaped ornaments, are arranged. The movable bodies 37a and 37b operate individually or simultaneously depending on the effect in the game and the degree of expectation of a big hit. The movable bodies 37a and 37b may stand by below the liquid crystal display device 36 and move to the upper position shown in the figure 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 they are omitted in the drawings.

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

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

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

A grand prize device 39 is arranged on the right side of the first special symbol starting port 38a. The grand prize device 39 has an opening / closing door through which a game ball can enter when it falls forward. Although the details will be described later, the big prize device 39 is a prize device that is opened for a predetermined period in a special game generated by a big hit when a special symbol lottery is won. A large number of prize balls can be obtained by winning a prize in the large prize opening (not shown) inside the large prize device 39.

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 when the special symbol start ports 38a and 38b are won. , Display the lottery result. The remaining one 7-segment LED (right) indicates the number of reserved balls of the special symbol and the normal symbol, and the time saving state.

The normal symbol display device 43b is a display device composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the normal symbol is started when a prize is won in the normal symbol start gate 40, and the lottery result is displayed by lighting the LEDs.

Further, a fourth symbol display device 43c is arranged on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 36. The upper lamp (sub-design for special figure 1) corresponds to special figure 1 that fluctuates when the game ball wins the special symbol start port 38a, and the lower lamp (sub-design for special figure 2) has the game ball. Corresponds to the special figure 2 that changes when a prize is won in the special symbol start opening 38b. Each lamp blinks while the symbol variation is displayed, and turns off while the symbol variation is stopped. The fourth symbol may be displayed by using a lamp as the fourth symbol display device, or may be displayed by a movable body of the liquid crystal display device 36 at a position where the visual recognition is not obstructed, such as "○" and "×". It may be displayed in the notation.

On the left side of the game area 4a, a windmill 41 that changes the flow direction of the game ball and a large number of game nails (not shown) are arranged. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 42 are arranged below the game area 4a. When a game ball wins a prize in the general prize 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 substantially in the vertical direction is arranged to guide the game ball launched by the launch mechanism to the game area 4a. The guide rail 44 is composed of two metal strip-shaped outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b.

A space extending in the vertical direction between the two guide rails 44a and 44b inside and outside forms a launch passage 45 through which the game ball launched from the launch mechanism passes. At the upper end of the inner guide rail 44b, a return ball prevention piece 46 that allows the launch ball to pass in the launch direction (game area 4a side) and prevents the launch ball from passing in the return direction (launch passage 45 side) is arranged. ing. Further, an out ball collection port 47 and a ball gathering portion 48 for introducing an out ball to the out ball collection port 47 are formed at the lowermost portion of the inner guide rail 44b.

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

This control device is mainly composed of a main control board 24 that comprehensively controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and an effect control board 25 that receives a command from the main control board 24 to control 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 source, converts it into a DC voltage, and supplies it to each board.

The main control board 24 includes a main control board side CPU 241, a ROM 242, and a RAM 243 inside. The CPU 241 on the main control board side is a so-called processor unit, and performs a lottery process for whether or not to generate a big hit, creates a control command from information on a determined fluctuation pattern and a 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, control data, and the like that describe a series of gaming machine control procedures. Further, the RAM 243 is a storage unit provided with a work area for temporarily storing the data set by the processing of the CPU 241 on the main control board side.

The main control board 24 includes an RWM clear switch 27, a first start 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, and a magnetic sensor 50. The radio wave sensor 51 and the vibration sensor 52 are connected so that the detection signals of each sensor can be received.

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. Further, 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 given to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

A special symbol display device 43a and a normal 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 changing and display the result of the lottery process.

Further, an external terminal board 21 having a terminal for connecting to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is connected to the main control board 24. Various information such as big hits, winning numbers, and game numbers in the game is 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 storage dish full sensor 12c and the front door open sensor 20 are connected to the payout control board 29, when these sensors detect an abnormality, the detection signal is transmitted from the payout control board 29 to the main control board 24. The door. The payout control board 29 is connected to the game ball payout device 19 and the launch control board 30 (further connected to the launch device 10a).

Next, the effect control board 25 includes an effect control board side CPU 251, a ROM 252, and a RAM 253 inside. 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 a process of controlling various effects based on the control command.

The ROM 252 is a storage unit that stores a control program, effect data, and the like that describe a series of effect control procedures. Further, the RAM 253 is a storage unit provided with a work area for temporarily storing the data set by the processing of the effect control board side CPU 251.

A speaker 7, a frame decoration LED 8 and a board decoration LED 35 are connected to the effect control board 25. The effect control board 25 controls the sound effect of the speaker 7 and the light emission operation of each LED, etc., to enhance the effect. The effect control board 25 corresponds to the "language selection means" of the present invention.

Further, a PUSH button 13, a cross key 14a, a volume light amount key 14b, a fan 15, and a fourth symbol display device 43c are connected to the effect control board 25. The effect control board 25 transmits a signal for lighting 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, the detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 25, and the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 changes.

The cross key 14a is composed of an up key, a down key, a left key, and a right key. Further, the volume light amount key 14b is divided into a volume adjustment key (UP key, DOWN key) and a light amount 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 the display of the liquid crystal display device 36 by receiving a command from the effect control board 25.

The liquid crystal control board 26 includes 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 that describes the operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU 261, and the liquid crystal control RAM 263 is a storage unit that functions as a work area or a buffer memory.

The video display processor VDP264 is a processor that performs image processing of image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. Further, the image data ROM 265 is a storage unit that stores image data necessary for the image display processor VDP 264 to perform image processing, and the VRAM 266 is a storage unit that temporarily stores the image data processed by the video display processor VDP 264. be.

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 the effect image and the moving image on the liquid crystal display device 36.

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

For the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, among the decorative symbols of "1" to "8", a jackpot with a probabilistic symbol (for example, a decorative symbol of "3" and "7") and a non-probable variable symbol (for example, "3") , Decorative designs other than "7") There are two types of jackpots. Each symbol is variablely displayed in three columns (left column, center column, right column), and when the same symbols are aligned in the three columns (for example, "777"), a big hit is obtained. The three columns of symbols that are displayed in a variable manner stop in the order of the left column, right column, and center column, the left and right columns stop together with the same symbol, and the state in which the symbols in the center column are displayed in a variable manner is the reach variation. ..

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is played in any of a normal gaming state, a time saving state, and a probability fluctuation (ST gaming) state. In the normal game state, the big hit lottery is performed with a low probability (for example, the big hit probability is 1/315). The pachinko gaming machine 1 has three stages of settings, the jackpot probability of setting 1 is 1/315, the jackpot probability of setting 2 is 1/300, and the jackpot probability of setting 3 is 1/290.

The time saving state has the same jackpot probability as the normal game state, but the game state in which the time for displaying the fluctuation of the symbol is shortened, and the opening / closing member of the normal electric accessory is opened more frequently than in the normal game state (electric chew support). (With 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). The jackpot probability is 1 / 29.0), and the jackpot lottery is held, and the electric chew support is available.

The special game by the probability variation symbol is composed of all 16 rounds, and the special game by the non-probability variation symbol is composed of all 10 rounds, which is less than this. In the case of a probabilistic 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 are played.

Next, the non-probability symbol hit will be described focusing on the part different from the probabilistic symbol hit. The special game by hitting the non-probability symbol is composed of all 10 rounds, and after the end, the game state is shortened. The time saving state ends when 50 games are played.

Next, various flags set after the end of either the probable variation symbol hit or the non-probability variation symbol hit will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, "5AH" is set in the normal power release extension state flag, the normal figure time reduction transition state flag, the normal figure probability fluctuation transition state flag, and the special figure time reduction transition state flag. "5AH" means that the flag is on.

In the case of a probability variation symbol, "5AH" is set in the special figure probability fluctuation transition state flag. On the other hand, in the case of a non-probability variation symbol hit, since the transition to the probability fluctuation state does not occur after the end of the special game, "00H" is set in the special symbol probability fluctuation transition state flag. "00H" means that the flag is off.

Even in the case of a non-probability variation symbol, the electric chew support is available. Therefore, the above-mentioned normal figure probability fluctuation transition state flag is set to "5AH" regardless of the probable variation symbol or the non-probability variation symbol.

Further, in the case of a probable variation symbol, "100" is set in the special figure time reduction counter and the special figure probability fluctuation counter, and in the case of a non-probability variation symbol, "50" is set in the special symbol time reduction counter. "0" is set in the special figure probability fluctuation counter. Here, "100" and "50" mean 100 games and 50 games, respectively, and "0" means that the game with the special figure probability fluctuation is 0 times, that is, not played. ..

The values of the special figure time reduction counter and the special figure probability fluctuation counter can be changed. For example, in the case of a probability variation symbol, if "75" is set in the special figure time reduction counter and the special figure probability fluctuation counter, the game shifts to the probability fluctuation state of 75 times after the end of the special game.

Next, the 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 switches the language in the customer waiting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Normally, a demo movie is displayed on the customer waiting screen (while the fluctuation is stopped), but as shown in FIG. 6A (a), a display is performed to guide the player to switch the language at a predetermined timing.

Specifically, a window 56 appears on the screen, and a message such as "Language can be switched" is displayed. Since it is not necessary for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol 58 in the waiting state for customers, the window 56 is displayed on the front side of the decorative symbol 58.

Here, messages with the same content in multiple foreign languages are written together. As a result, even a foreign player can grasp the content of the message. If there are many foreign languages that can be accommodated 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. Further, in the window 57, "[Japanese] is being selected" indicating the currently selected language is displayed.

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 the main language, "English (English)" and "Chinese (Chinese)" as the sub-languages are displayed below the title of the pachinko gaming machine 1. PUSH button mark 13'and cross key mark 14'are displayed on the screen, but the meanings of these are also described in each language, even if there is a foreign player. You can understand the meaning.

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

FIG. 6A (c) shows a customer waiting screen (during suspension of fluctuation). The three decorative symbols 58 are displayed in a stopped state, and the 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). Further, when a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) has elapsed in the state of FIG. 6A (c), the screen shifts to the screen of FIG. 6A (a), and the window 56 appears in the screen.

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

When the player operates the cross key 14a (up / down key), the screen shifts to the screen shown 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 while selected), and presses the PUSH button 13. By this operation, the player can switch the language during the variable display of the symbol. In this way, during the symbol variation display, the language can be switched with the symbol variation screen remaining and with fewer operations than in the customer waiting state.

During the variable display of the symbol, notifications and precautions that the player must know, such as a game method and a procedure for acquiring a ball, are displayed. Therefore, the player can easily switch the language regardless of which language is currently selected.

Next, FIGS. 7A and 7B show guidance displays for language switching during the variable display of the symbol.

First, FIG. 7A shows the first aspect of the guidance display for language switching. In FIG. 7A (a), since the three decorative symbols 58 are being displayed in a variable manner, the cross key marks 14'and "[Japanese]" are displayed in the display areas 60 and 61 at the lower part of the screen, which do not obstruct the visual recognition of the decorative symbols 58, respectively. A guidance message (corresponding to the "guidance display" of the present invention) stating "The language can be switched." 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 decorative symbol 58 on the left is stopped and the decorative symbol 58 on the center and the right is being displayed in a variable manner. At this time, the guidance message in the display area 61 is switched to "[Japanese] Language change is possible." In English notation.

After that, the screen shifts to the screen of FIG. 7A (c). This is a state several seconds after FIG. 7A (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 guidance message in the display area 61 is switched to "[Japanese] language change possible" in Chinese notation. In this way, the current character setting is "Japanese", but the guidance message is switched by one language at predetermined time intervals. Therefore, it is possible to make the foreign player surely recognize that the language can be switched during the variable display of the symbol.

After that, when the player operates the cross key 14a (up / down key), the player can select the language, and when "English" is selected, the screen shifts to the screen of FIG. 7A (d). At this time, the guidance message in the display area 61 is switched like "[English] language can be switched." In English notation. Further, only the part of "English" which is the current character setting is switched, and the guidance message may be continued in the state before switching.

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

After that, the screen shifts to the screen of FIG. 7B (b). This is a state several seconds after FIG. 7B (a) because the decorative symbol 58 on the left is stopped and the decorative symbol 58 on the center and the right is being displayed in a variable manner. At this time, the characters of the guidance message in the display area 61 move like "[Japanese] Language change language (change)".

After that, 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 characters of the guidance message in the display area 61 move like "[Japanese] language change language switching". Even with such display control, guidance messages in all languages are displayed in a predetermined time, so that the foreign player can quickly and surely recognize the language switching function during the variable display of the symbol. ..

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

In this way, the player operates the cross key 14a to switch the language, but when the cross key 14a is used in the advance notice effect, only the advance notice effect may be effective, or the advance notice effect and the language switching may be performed. Both may be valid for operation.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B, the 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 a list of error displays of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The various errors shown in FIG. 8A are mainly targeted at the clerk of the amusement store.

(01) Frame accessory error The "frame accessory error" in FIG. 8A (a) is an error in which the frame accessory attached to the front frame 3 does not operate normally as in the fan 15 (see FIG. 1). .. In the initialization process executed when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, all the frame accessories are tested. If the frame accessory is not operating normally, the game cannot be started, and therefore an error to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

(02) Payout control board error The “payout control board error” in FIG. 8A (a) is an error in which the payout 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, it is built in the one-chip microcomputer mounted on the main control board 24. Examples include the random number circuit error. The main control board 24 is a serious error in that a big hit is determined, and if it 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 (a) is an error detected when the wiring (harness) connecting the boards or the board and various sensors is disconnected. For example, if the wiring of the first starting winning opening sensor 38c is broken, the starting winning signal cannot be transmitted, so that an error to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

(05) Winning Door Switch Error The "winning switch error" in FIG. 8A (a) is an error detected by, for example, an abnormality in the big winning opening sensor 39c of the big winning device 39. When a game ball larger than usual is sandwiched between the large winning opening sensor 39c, the large 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. Fraud such as emitting a strong radio wave from the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to cause the sensor inside the pachinko gaming machine 1 to malfunction may be 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. By bringing a magnet or the like closer, the electronic device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may malfunction, or a gaming ball flowing down on the board may be guided to one of the winning openings. Therefore, when 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 applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1. A strong vibration may be applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to cause a malfunction of electronic devices and parts inside the pachinko gaming machine 1, or a game ball flowing down on the board may be forcibly won a prize. Therefore, when vibration is detected, an error to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

(11) Radio sensor error (Special R)
The "radio wave sensor error (special R)" in FIG. 8A (b) has the same phenomenon as the above-mentioned (06) radio wave sensor error, but the radio wave sensor error generated in a specific round of the special game is classified here. To. Here, an error display to that effect and a character display of "Please call a staff member" are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

(12) Magnetic sensor error (Special R)
The "magnetic sensor error (special R)" in FIG. 8A (b) has the same phenomenon as the above-mentioned (07) radio wave sensor error, but the magnetic sensor error generated in a specific round of the special game is classified here. To. Here, too, the liquid crystal display device 36 displays an error to that effect and displays the characters "Please call a staff member."

(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 may be opened and the game ball may be made to win a prize in the winning opening, an error may be notified. Here, too, the liquid crystal display device 36 displays an error to that effect and displays the characters "Please call a staff member." In addition, the characters "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 insufficient (supplied out). If there is a shortage of game balls, the prize balls cannot be paid out, so it will be notified as an error. Here, too, the liquid crystal display device 36 displays an error to that effect and displays the characters "Please call a staff member." In addition, the character display and voice output of "Insufficient game ball" may be performed at the same time.

(15) Ball payout error The "ball payout error" in FIG. 8A (b) is an error detected when the game ball cannot be paid out due to an abnormality in the game ball payout device 19. Since the prize ball cannot be paid out in a special game or the like due to an abnormality in the game ball payout device 19, it is notified as an error. Here, too, the liquid crystal display device 36 displays an error to that effect and displays the characters "Please call a staff member."

(16) Accessory 1 error The "accessory 1 error" in FIG. 8A (b) is an error in which the movable body (accessory 1) attached to the game board 4 does not operate normally due to some trouble. In the initialization process executed when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, all movable bodies are tested. Since the game is started with the movable body (accessory 1) not operating normally due to the advance notice effect or the like, an error to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

(17) Accessory 2 error The "accessory 2 error" in FIG. 8A (b) is an error in which another movable body (accessory 2) different from the accessory 1 does not operate normally due to some trouble. Since the game is started with the movable body (accessory 2) not operating normally due to the advance notice effect or the like, an error to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

(18) Voice IC error The “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 when the voice IC does not operate normally, an error to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

(19) Sorting device error The "sorting device error" in FIG. 8A (b) is an error in the sorting section inside the prize-winning device 39, and is detected by the position detection sensor arranged in this section. Will be done. If the distribution unit does not operate due to a failure or the like, it will be notified as an error. Here, an error display to that effect and a character display of "Please call a staff member" are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

(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 displayed on the control board 25. Is detected by judging and checking. Further, if the side unit is not connected correctly, an error will occur, and an error to that effect will be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

Next, FIG. 8B shows a display list of notifications, warnings, and errors performed during the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (partially in a customer waiting state). The notifications, warnings, and errors shown in FIG. 8B are mainly targeted at the player.

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

The "right-handed display" includes a character display such as "right-handed" on the liquid crystal display device 36, as well as a graphic display such as an arrow. In addition, a voice such as "Please hit right" or a sound effect may be emitted from the speaker 7.

(02) Left-handed (returning the handle) display The “left-handed display” in FIG. 8B is an instruction display for returning to the normal left-handed, which is performed when the gaming state in which the right-handed is performed is completed. If the switch on the right side of the board detects a game ball in a left-handed game state, the player's ball may be significantly consumed, so this is notified.

(03) Ball-free display (during big hit)
The “ball removal display” in FIG. 8B is an error display detected by the lower storage plate full sensor 12c (see FIG. 4) when the lower storage plate 12 is filled with the game balls during the special game. If this error occurs, it may not be possible to pay out the prize balls, so we will notify you.

As for the "ball removal display", characters such as "Please pull the lower plate lever" are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and the position of the lower plate lever is shown in the explanatory image for the player who does not know the position of the lower plate lever. .. In addition, a voice such as "please pull the lower plate lever" or a sound effect may be emitted from the speaker 7.

(04) Button operation display The “button operation display” in FIG. 8B is a display for prompting the player to operate the PUSH button 13 and the cross key 14a. Since the PISH button 13 has a "continuous hit" or "long press" operation in addition to the normal pressing operation, the 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 light amount of the decorative LED used in the pachinko gaming machine 1. be. The volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment can be performed even during the variable display of the symbol by the player operating the volume light amount key 14b.

(06) Card forgotten caution display The “card forgotten caution display” in FIG. 8B is a warning display for alerting the user to forget to remove the prepaid card or membership card, which is displayed at the end of a special game or the like. As the "card removal caution display", characters such as "Please be careful about card removal" are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and the position of the card removal outlet is also shown in the explanatory image. In addition, a unique sound effect may be emitted from the speaker 7.

(07) Anti-slip display The “prevention of squeeze” display in FIG. 8B is a warning display that alerts the user to sneak into the game, which is mainly displayed in the waiting state for customers. As the "prevention of squeezing", characters such as "Pachinko / pachislot is a play to enjoy moderately. Be careful of squeezing." Are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

(08) Fanfare ending display The “fanfare display” and the “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 "○○ bonus" according to the jackpot type. In addition, examples of the ending display include a character display such as “△△ time rush” that explains the game state that shifts after the special game, and a display of the number of game balls acquired in the special game.

(09) Music selection display The “music selection display” in FIG. 8B is a display for the player to select a music to be played during the special game, such as at the start of a special game. As the "music selection display", characters such as "Please select a music" are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and the jacket or the like of the music is also displayed in the image.

(10) Notice production (line, big hit expectation)
The "notice effect" of FIG. 8B is an effect display indicating a dialogue or a jackpot expectation degree emitted by a character appearing as a notice effect during a variable display of a symbol. Examples of lines include character displays such as "If you draw a fortune today ..." or "The characters in the newspaper are strange ...". In addition, examples of the degree of expectation of a big hit include a character display such as "super heat" and a suggestion display expressed by the number of stars.

In addition to the above display list, various character displays such as an explanation of a game method in a customer waiting state, a special reach type name, and the number of remaining games in a probability fluctuation state are displayed. Details will be described later, but when the player switches to a foreign language by switching the language, some will be displayed in the selected foreign language, some will be displayed in Japanese so that the clerk of the game store can understand, or the foreign language will be displayed. And some are written in Japanese.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 9A and 9B, an example of an error or notification displayed on the screen of the pachinko gaming machine 1 during the game will be described. The effect shown below is an example when "English" is selected in the language switching function.

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

Further, 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. The display area 65 shows a jackpot symbol, but since it is usually a number or a character, it is displayed as it is. Depending on the model, there are also Chinese characters, but there is little need to change them according to the selected language.

Further, in the display area 66, "aim display here", which is a kind of "right-handed display", is displayed. Immediately before the start of a particular round, this is a text display (“Target here!”) And an explanatory image showing the position of the attacker that the player should aim for. As a result, the foreign player can accurately recognize the information on the game method, and the risk of suffering a disadvantage can be reduced. In addition, Japanese notation and foreign language notation may be written together.

Further, if the "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 the "right-handed display". In this case, when a notification or a warning is displayed and a predetermined time has elapsed, "right-handed display" in another language may be performed. Such display control can also reduce the risk that the player suffers a disadvantage.

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

Further, as the notification displayed by the character display and the explanatory image, there is a "card removal forgetfulness caution display" (see FIG. 8B). In this case, the character display of "Please be careful not to take out the car ad." Corresponding to the Japanese "Please be careful not to take out the car ad." Appears in the display area 66. At the same time, a still image or a moving image in 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 thereof is displayed in the display area 66. The character display of "Please call a staff." Corresponding to the Japanese "Please call a staff." Is displayed in the selected language because it is a matter to be notified to the player.

On the other hand, the content of the error should be notified to the clerk rather than the player. For example, when the error content is displayed in Chinese, the clerk may not understand the error display, so the error related to fraud detection or failure is mainly displayed in Japanese. By switching the language display in this way, the clerk can obtain accurate information about the error.

As shown in FIG. 9B, the language of the error or warning may be switched and displayed at a predetermined time. FIG. 9B (a) shows the state of the special game “Round 07” (see the display area 63), but the character display in the display area 66 is in English.

Further, FIG. 9B (b) shows the state of the special game “Round 08” (see the display area 63), but the character display in the display area 66 is in Japanese. In this way, the display of errors and warnings 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 the 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 required.

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

Next, an example of the production of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The effect shown below is an example when "English" is selected in the language switching function.

First, FIG. 10A shows an example of “notice effect” (see FIG. 8B). As shown in the figure, a high school girl character 70 appears during the variable display of the decorative pattern 58, and "Today, I drew an" O-mikuji "," corresponding to the Japanese "If you draw a fortune today ..." The dialogue is displayed.

At this time, the corresponding voice dialogue is emitted from the speaker 7, but the output is in Japanese. This makes it possible to understand the content of the advance notice even when the Japanese player is playing the game without knowing that the game mode is "English".

A considerable number of lines are prepared as "notice production", including lines that suggest a big hit. However, even if the player does not completely understand the notice production or misses it, he / she will not suffer a direct disadvantage. Therefore, the English voice is not prepared and the Japanese voice is output. As a result, the control load of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be reduced and the amount of data to be stored can be suppressed.

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 "Mystery Zone Entry!", Which is the name of the game mode to be transferred, and "1450 GET", which is the total number of balls acquired in the special game, appears. Here, since the game mode name such as the probability fluctuation state is usually a designed character, it is displayed as it is without being translated.

In addition, the witch character 71 appears, and the line "You can play 100 games in the mystery zone!" Corresponding to the Japanese "You can play 100 games in the mystery zone!" Is displayed.

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

For frequently used expressions such as game mode names, it is advisable to prepare foreign language sounds in advance. In addition to the above-mentioned ending display, for example, in the fanfare display when a big hit is made, voices such as "You got it!" And "Congratulations!" May be output from the speaker 7 in order to congratulate the big hit.

When the player selects the game mode in a foreign language, it is preferable that both the character display and the voice output are in a foreign language for the error or warning during the game and the warning display regarding the game method of the pachinko gaming machine 1. There are not so many things to inform the player, but even if the data capacity increases, it is prioritized to make the player understand.

Next, an production example (other example) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The effect shown below is an example when "English" is selected in the language switching function.

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

The jackpot expectation is expressed by the number of stars, and the more black parts there are, the higher the expectation. By showing the degree of expectation of a big hit in a figure, it is easier for a foreign player to understand than displaying it in letters. It is possible to express two levels of expectation with one star, but since there are three stars in all, "0", "0.5", "1", "1.5", "1.5", " It is possible to express six levels of expectation of "2", "2.5", and "3".

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

From the number of stars, the expectation of the big hit this time is "2.5", and the player recognizes that there is an extremely high possibility that the big hit will be due to the change of the symbol this time. 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 rotation reach is a big hit fixed 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 loss due to noise or the like. Also, the lowest value "0" is not used because the player does not have any expectation.

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

Next, an example of the effect including the movable body of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12A and 12B. The effect shown below is an example when "English" is selected in 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 is performed while the reach of the decorative symbol 58 fluctuates. The movable bodies 37a and 37b are on standby at the upper part of 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 the state when the movable bodies 37a and 37b operate and move to the center of the screen. When the decorative symbol 58 is located at the center of the screen, the player cannot visually recognize the decorative symbol 58. Therefore, the decorative symbol 58 is moved to the lower part of the screen and displayed in a further reduced size. With such display control, the player can always visually recognize the decorative symbol 58.

As shown in FIG. 12A (c), when the fourth symbol display device 43c indicating that the symbol is being displayed in a variable manner is mounted, it is not necessary to reduce the decorative symbol 58, and the decorative symbol 58 is erased or transparent. The degree may be 0 (hidden).

The fourth symbol display device 43c indicates that the symbol is being displayed in a variable manner by blinking display or the like at a position where the movable bodies 37a and 37b do not make it difficult to see (LEDs 43c-1 and 43c-2 are special figures, respectively). For 1 and for special figure 2). Therefore, even if the decorative symbol 58 is erased or hidden, the player can recognize that the symbol is being displayed in a variable manner.

Next, FIG. 12B shows an example of the start-up processing of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 12B (a) shows a screen when a clerk turns on the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, the screen is dark and the characters "POWER ON" are displayed. It should be noted that this screen is usually not visually recognized by the player and is displayed in this mode regardless of the language setting.

After that, the screen shifts to the screen of FIG. 12B (b). This shows the state of the initialization process in which all the frame accessories and movable bodies of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are tested. At this time, although the first appearance of the decorative symbol 58 is displayed in the morning, the movable bodies 37a and 37b move to the center of the screen without moving the position of the decorative symbol 58 in particular because the game is not in progress. That is, the decorative pattern 58 becomes difficult to see for a moment. After that, the movable bodies 37a and 37b return to the standby at the upper part of the screen.

Further, even if the game is started in this state and the change display of the decorative symbol 58 is started by the game ball winning a prize in the special symbol start openings 38a and 38b, the initialization process is processed regardless of the started symbol variation. Is continuing. Therefore, the movable bodies 37a and 37b are operated 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), the characters "Please call the staff. Character 1 error" are displayed. If the language setting at the time of closing yesterday remains, it is preferable to display the error in Japanese even if the setting is in a foreign language. This display is for matters that the clerk should confirm. Also, if the language setting at the time of closing yesterday does not remain, "Japanese" may be selected as the language at startup.

Next, with reference to FIG. 13, an example of a spec display screen in a customer waiting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The display shown below is an example when "English" is selected in the language switching function.

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

In addition, corresponding to the Japanese notation of "Big hit probability high probability: 1 / 31.5", the English notation such as "Hit Probability High" is also written below it. In addition, "high probability" means the jackpot probability in the probability fluctuation state. By displaying such a display while waiting for customers, foreign players can play with peace of mind.

As shown in FIG. 13B, the jackpot probability (low probability) and the probability variation rate may be displayed. Normally, 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 sticker is small and there is no space for writing a foreign language notation. Therefore, the liquid crystal display device 36 displays the information of the performance characteristic sticker in a foreign language notation. This makes it possible for foreign players to understand the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Here, corresponding to the Japanese notation of "probability change ratio", the English notation such as "Change ratio to high probability" is also written below it. The probability variation ratio is the ratio of the probability variation jackpot to the total jackpot.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (c), the jackpot probability (low probability) according to the setting may be displayed. "Setting 1 (Config.1): 1/315", "Setting 2 (Config.2): 1/300", "Setting 3 (Config.3): 1/290" according to the specifications of the pachinko machine 1. , Japanese notation and English notation are written together. As a result, the foreign player can enjoy the game with peace of mind after confirming that a plurality of types of jackpot probabilities are installed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the game management process performed on the main control side will be described. 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 the time related to the game.

The main control board 24 manages a large number of timers by updating (subtracting timers) various timers according to the processing state. Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

In step S102, the main control board 24 performs a prize ball management process. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins a prize in the first and second special symbol start openings 38a and 38b and the general winning opening 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.

Upon 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 (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 plate 11 (or the lower storage plate 12 when the upper storage plate 11 is full). After that, the process proceeds to step S103.

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

When the main control board 24 receives the above signal, it acquires a random value of a normal symbol. Up to four random numbers can be stored in this lottery, and the winning / failing lottery of the above random values is performed in the order in which they are stored.

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 is changed by blinking the LED, and after a predetermined time elapses, the ordinary symbol displays a winning or losing mode according to the lottery result and stops. Then, the process proceeds to step S104.

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

The main control board 24 closes the opening / closing member when the predetermined time elapses or when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls wins in the second special symbol start port 38b before the elapse of the predetermined time. The control signal of is transmitted to the solenoid for ordinary electric accessory. As a result, the opening / closing member is closed. Then, the process proceeds to step S105.

In the normal symbol management process (step S103), when the normal symbol is stopped in a detached manner, the opening / closing member is not opened, and the main control board 24 does nothing and performs a normal electric accessory game process. To finish.

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 a prize in the first special symbol start opening 38a or the second special symbol start opening 38b.

Although the details will be described later, when the start winning opening sensors 38c and 38d detect the game ball, the starting winning opening sensors 38c and 38d transmit the ball detection signal to the main control board 24, and the main control board 24 transmits the ball detection signal. In response to this, for example, one random value is acquired from the 600 random values (lottery of a special symbol), and the effect mode for the acquired random 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 in a hit or miss manner according to the lottery result after a lapse of a predetermined time. Further, the variation of the special symbol is displayed as a decorative symbol that can be reliably recognized by the player even on the liquid crystal display device 36. Then, 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 of controlling the operation of the large winning device 39 (hereinafter, also referred to as a special electric accessory) based on the lottery result of the special symbol.

The details will be described later, but when the special symbol stops in the hit mode, it becomes a so-called big hit, and a predetermined number of special games are given to the player. In the special symbol management process (step S105), when the special symbol is stopped in a detached manner, the special electric accessory management process is immediately terminated. When the special electric accessory management process is completed, the game management process is also completed.

Hereinafter, the main processing performed on the sub-control side will be described with reference to FIG. This 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 startup. Then, the process proceeds to step S202.

Next, the effect control board 25 determines whether or not the main loop update cycle has been reached (step S202). The main loop is a process from steps S204 to S209 described later, and the update cycle is 16 ms.

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

When the determination in step S202 is "NO", the effect control board 25 performs various soft random number update processes (step S203). After that, the processes of steps S202 and S203 are repeated until the update cycle is reached. During this loop period, a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13) having a 1 ms cycle is executed. The effect control board 25 counts the number of interrupt processes and determines whether or not the above 16 ms have elapsed. judge.

If the determination in step S202 is "YES", the effect control board 25 performs LED data update processing (step S204). As described above, steps S204 to S209 are main loop processes, but here, by updating the data of the frame decoration LED 8 and the board decoration LED 35, the light emitting mode of the decoration LED is changed. Then, the process proceeds to step S205.

In step S205, the effect control board 25 performs a reception command analysis process. This analyzes the types of control commands (effect commands, character commands, etc.) received and stored by the effect control board 25, and makes various settings accordingly. For example, when the "big hit start interval command" transmitted in the big hit start process is received, the effect control board 25 sets the start interval. Then, the process proceeds to step S206.

In step S206, the effect control board 25 performs the main scenario update process. Specifically, the effect is updated according to the received control command. Then, the process proceeds to step S207.

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

In step S208, the 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 is set. Then, the process proceeds to step S209.

Finally, the effect control board 25 performs noise countermeasure processing (step S209). Specifically, it is checked whether the peripheral LSI is affected by noise. When this process is completed, the process returns to 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 cycle of 1 ms with respect to the above-mentioned sub-control side main process (see FIG. 15).

First, the effect control board 25 initially sets the CPU register (step S211). Specifically, the initial refresh value of the port is set. After that, the process proceeds to step S212.

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

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

In step S214, the 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 processing is performed according to the information. Then, the process proceeds to step S215.

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

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

In step S217, the effect control board 25 performs LED data output processing. Specifically, LED data output is performed so that the frame decoration LED 8 and the board decoration LED 35 are turned on and blinked at a necessary timing. Then, the process proceeds to step S218.

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

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has a game mode with Japanese character display and a game mode with foreign language character display such as English and Chinese, and the player can use it. You can choose one. Further, the effect control board 25 displays the guidance display regarding the selection of the game mode between the primary language and the sub-language on the liquid crystal display device 36 regardless of the currently selected game mode. As a result, foreign players can play the game with peace of mind.

Although the pachinko gaming machine has been described above as the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to a rotating cylinder type gaming machine, a sparrow ball type gaming machine, an arrange 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, but major languages such as Korean and French may also be selectable. As a result, more foreigners can enjoy the game.

When a foreign language is selected by the language switching function, the default Japanese may be restored when a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) has elapsed after the game is stopped. Since most of the players are Japanese, it is not necessary for the players to switch languages before or during the game.

Further, some gaming machines are provided with a sub-liquid crystal display device. In the customer waiting state, the player may switch the language on the main liquid crystal display device, and the player may switch the language on the sub liquid crystal display device during the variable display of the symbol.

Depending on the language selected, the content of the dialogue emitted by the character may be slightly changed. For example, the display content can be set in consideration of culture and ethnicity, such as refraining from expressions that incite the player or that may be perceived as unpleasant.

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Outer frame 3 Front frame 4 Game board 4a Game area 4b Decorative plate 5 Front door 6 Glass plate 7 Speaker 8 Frame decorative LED
9 Front plate 10 Launch handle 10a Launcher 11 Upper storage plate 12 Lower storage plate 12c Lower storage plate full sensor 13 PUSH button 14a Cross key 14b Volume light amount 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 Directional control board 26 Liquid crystal control board 27 RWM clear switch 28 Power supply board 29 Discharge control board 30 Launch control board 33 Stage member 34a Center Decorative body 34b Left corner decorative body 34c Right corner decorative body 35 Board decoration LED
36 LCD display device 37a, 37b Movable body 38a 1st special symbol start port 38b 2nd special symbol start port 38c 1st start winning opening sensor 38d 2nd start winning opening sensor 39 Large winning device 39c Large winning opening sensor 40 For ordinary symbols Starting gate 40c Starting gate passing sensor 41 Windmill 42 General winning opening 42c General winning opening sensor 43a Special symbol display device 43b Ordinary symbol display device 43c Fourth symbol display device 44 Guide rail 44a Outer guide rail 44b Inner guide rail 45 Launch passage 46 Return Ball prevention piece 47 Out ball collection port 48 Ball gathering part 50 Magnetic sensor 51 Radio sensor 52 Vibration sensor

Claims (2)

A lottery means for drawing lots when certain conditions are met,
A display means capable of variablely displaying a plurality of patterns based on the lottery result of the lottery means, and a display means.
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
An expectation degree effect executing means capable of executing an expectation degree effect indicating an expectation degree indicating the possibility that the lottery result by the lottery means is a hit, and
Equipped with
In the expectation degree effect, the expectation degree can be expressed by displaying a plurality of figures having a predetermined shape, and by making it possible to express the expectation degree for two stages with one said figure, the number of the figures is increased. It is possible to express the above-mentioned expectations in many expectations stages,
Of the expressible expectation stages, the lowest expectation stage and the highest expectation stage are configured not to be used.
Even when a winning effect is executed during the fluctuation of the pattern executed when the lottery result by the lottery means is a hit, the maximum value is not used without using the expected degree step of the maximum value. A gaming machine characterized by using the expectation level, which is one step lower. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A gaming machine characterized in that the expected degree stage can be changed by operating the operating means during the execution of the expected degree effect, but cannot be changed to the highest expected degree stage.

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