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JP-7855217-B2 - Gaming machine

JP7855217B2JP 7855217 B2JP7855217 B2JP 7855217B2JP-7855217-B2

Inventors

  • 齋藤 秀馬

Assignees

  • 株式会社北電子

Dates

Publication Date
20260508
Application Date
20220209

Claims (5)

  1. A gaming machine comprising a display means capable of displaying information related to the game, a sound output means capable of outputting sound information related to the game, and a control means capable of performing control on the display means and the sound output means, The system includes a game mode control means capable of controlling a normal game mode and a specific game mode that has a function for distributing videos of the gameplay situation . The control means is In the aforementioned specific game mode, when a predetermined winning state occurs, the display means can be controlled to display information regarding the number of games in a predetermined manner. In the normal game mode, when a predetermined winning state occurs, it is possible to control the display means so that information regarding the number of games is not displayed in a predetermined manner. A gaming machine characterized by the following features.
  2. A gaming machine comprising a display means capable of displaying information related to the game, a sound output means capable of outputting sound information related to the game, and a control means capable of performing control on the display means and the sound output means, The system includes a game mode control means capable of controlling a normal game mode and a specific game mode that has a function for distributing videos of the gameplay situation . The control means is The game mode control means can perform control to display explanatory information about the game on the display means at a predetermined timing after switching from the normal game mode to the specific game mode. A gaming machine characterized by the following features.
  3. A gaming machine comprising a display means capable of displaying information related to the game, a sound output means capable of outputting sound information related to the game, and a control means capable of performing control on the display means and the sound output means, The system includes a game mode control means capable of controlling a normal game mode and a specific game mode that has a function for distributing videos of the gameplay situation . The control means is In the normal game mode, during a game in a specific game state, it is possible to control the display means to continuously display specific information in the first area of the display area . The gaming machine is characterized in that, in the specified gaming mode, during a game in the specified gaming state, the specified information is continuously displayed in an area of the display area of the display means other than the first area, as instructed by the player .
  4. A gaming machine comprising a display means capable of displaying information related to the game, a sound output means capable of outputting sound information related to the game, and a control means capable of performing control on the display means and the sound output means, The system includes a game mode control means capable of controlling a normal game mode and a specific game mode that has a function for distributing video footage of the gameplay , and predetermined operating means that can be operated by the player . The aforementioned specific game mode includes a plurality of specific game modes, including a first specific game mode and a second specific game mode. The control means is In the first specific game mode, a specific performance can be executed if the player's actions when operating the predetermined operating means are in a predetermined manner. In the second specific game mode, if the player's actions when operating the predetermined operating means are in a predetermined manner, it is possible to control the execution of the specific performance. A gaming machine characterized by the following features.
  5. The control means is In the normal game mode, the display means can be controlled to a specific display state, and the sound output means can be controlled to output predetermined sound information. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, in the specified gaming mode, the display means can be controlled so as not to be in the specified display state, and the sound output means can be controlled so as not to output the predetermined sound information .

Description

This invention relates to amusement machines installed in amusement facilities and the like. In gaming machines, various effects are used to enhance the enjoyment of the game. For example, these effects are achieved by displaying predetermined images on display devices such as LCDs, outputting sound from speakers, and illuminating lamps. Furthermore, a gaming machine has been proposed that detects the player's actions and performs effects corresponding to those actions (for example, Patent Document 1). Japanese Patent Publication No. 2012-135517 This is a schematic front view showing the external appearance of the gaming machine.This is a schematic perspective view showing the internal structure of a gaming machine.This is a block diagram showing the control configuration of a gaming machine.This is a state transition diagram for gameplay.(a) is a diagram illustrating the display of the menu screen, (b) is a diagram illustrating the display of the distribution mode settings screen, and (c) is a diagram illustrating the display of the screen layout settings screen.(a) is a diagram illustrating an example of the screen layout in normal game mode and normal game state, and (b) is a diagram illustrating an example of the screen layout in distribution mode and normal game state.(a) is a diagram illustrating the display of the player action setting screen, and (b) is a diagram showing how light emitted from the start lever (distance sensor) reflects off the player's hand and enters the machine as reflected light.This diagram illustrates the game state and the display of the game explanation screen at the start of a pre-announcement sequence.(a) is a diagram illustrating an example where the game explanation screen and navigation image are displayed simultaneously, and (b) is a diagram illustrating an example where the game explanation screen and performance button image are displayed simultaneously.This diagram explains the display of the information screen between jackpots when transitioning between different game states. Preferred embodiments of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, let me explain the overall configuration of slot machine 1. Slot machine 1 is one embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention, and is installed in a gaming parlor or the like. As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the slot machine 1 includes a front door 1a, a casing 1b, a coin slot 2, a bet button 2a, a coin selector 2b, a performance button 2c, a directional pad button 2d, a start lever 3, a drum unit 4, reels 41, a stop button 5, a display window 6, a coin dispensing device 7, a hopper 7a, a coin dispensing outlet 7b, a display unit 8, a speaker 9, a lamp 11, a navigation lamp 12, a favorable section lamp 13, a power supply 14, a probability setting device 15, an imaging device 16, a jackpot notification lamp 17, a main control unit 10, a sub-control unit 20, and the like. The main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 are each equipped with a storage unit (storage means) and a control unit (control means), and are devices capable of various calculations and controls, and are included in the concept of a computer. Each storage unit is equipped with a memory device such as a semiconductor memory element that stores programs, information, etc., necessary for the operation of the slot machine 1. Each control unit is equipped with a CPU, etc. Each control unit realizes the various functions of this embodiment by appropriately reading and executing the various programs, etc., stored in each storage unit. Slot machine 1, like a normal slot machine, comprises a housing 1b having an opening on the front and a front door 1a that can be opened and closed to cover the opening. A display window 6 is formed in the center of the front door 1a, allowing the rear to be seen, and the pattern displayed on the reel 41 can be seen through this display window 6. Furthermore, a stepped portion is formed below the display window 6, and on the upper surface of the stepped portion are a coin slot 2 for inserting coins, a bet button 2a for setting the number of bets by pressing it when the game starts, an effect button 2c for changing the effects displayed on the display 8 by the player's operation, and a cross key button 2d that allows the player to select or clear display items on the display 8 by the player's operation. Furthermore, the front of the stepped section is equipped with a start lever 3 for starting the game at the player's discretion and a stop button 5 for stopping the reels 41 at the player's discretion. The bet button 2a, the effect button 2c, the directional pad button 2d, the start lever 3, and the stop button 5 function as operating means (predetermined operating means). Furthermore, above the display window 6, navigation lamps 12 (navigation lamps 12a, 12b, 12c) are provided to inform the player of the order in which to operate the stop buttons