JP2004344228A - Pachinko game apparatus, control method of pachinko game apparatus and program for pachinko game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game apparatus for enjoying a game with high operability while playing pachinko. <P>SOLUTION: In the pachinko game apparatus 1 provided with a display part 13 capable of displaying images, a control stick 20 and a push button 23 are provided on the front surface, and at the time of establishing a prescribed condition and shifting to a game mode, the image 51 of a character displayed at the display part 13 is moved in a direction corresponding to the operation of the control stick 20 by the operation of the control stick 20 and the image 51 of the character is made to perform a prescribed operation by the operation of the push button 23. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a pachinko game device having a display unit capable of displaying an image, a control method of the pachinko game device, and a program for the pachinko game device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art A fever-type pachinko game device has been conventionally known. In this device, when a pachinko ball enters a starting winning opening, a winning lottery is performed. When a win occurs, a winning opening is opened, and when a predetermined number of pachinko balls enter therein, the winning opening is closed. Thereafter, the special winning opening is opened again, and when a predetermined number of pachinko balls enter the same again, the special winning opening closes. When one hit occurs, this operation is repeated a predetermined number of times. As a result, the player can obtain about 2000 pachinko balls. The winning lottery is performed using a random number or the like by a computer built in the device. In this device, a three-digit number is displayed on a display unit on the front of the device, and when a hit is established, the same number is arranged in each digit. Initially, a number display tube was used as a display unit, and only a three-digit number was displayed.
The win or loss of a player on this fever-type device has nothing to do with the skill of the player, but is determined by the computer that controls the device, that is, by accident, the player gradually gets bored and loses customers. Was.
[0003]
Therefore, a liquid crystal display device capable of displaying an image as a display unit in order to acquire a player again is adopted, and instead of numbers, various characters, for example, images of a hero of a fish or a cartoon are displayed, and a beautiful background is displayed on the background of the character. A device that can dynamically display various underwater landscapes and battle scenes has appeared. When the hit is achieved, three identical characters are arranged on the display unit. Thus, the player can enjoy the image displayed on the display unit.
[0004]
It should be noted that even if a win has been established on the computer, the player does not know that the win has been established until all three characters are completed. Therefore, in order to enhance the expectation of the player's hit and make the pachinko more attractive, for example, a battle scene in which a justice character and a villain character are fighting is displayed, and a scene in which the justice character is likely to lose is displayed. While displaying, an image in which a character of justice wins is finally displayed in a place where a hit is established.
In addition, a touch panel is provided on the front of the display unit, or a push button (switch) is provided near the pachinko ball driving operation handle, and the player operates these to select the story development of the image displayed on the display unit. A device with a function to make it appear has also appeared.
[0005]
Further, Patent Literature 1 discloses a pachinko game machine having the following game functions. On the front side of the apparatus, there are four starting winning holes for pachinko balls. The display unit displays the character, the character's start position and goal, the path between the start position and the goal, and obstacles on the path. Then, the character is moved up, down, left, and right on the passage according to the position of the starting winning port in which the pachinko ball is inserted. For example, if a pachinko ball enters the upper starting winning opening, the character is moved upward by one road, and if a pachinko ball enters the lower starting winning opening, the character is moved downward by one road. Then, when the character arrives at the goal without encountering an obstacle, a hit occurs.
Patent Document 2 discloses a pachinko game device using a joystick as an operation handle for a disabled person who has difficulty rotating a pachinko ball ejection operation handle.
[0006]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-11-216225 (paragraphs 13 to 14, FIGS. 2 and 3)
[Patent Document 2]
JP-A-10-234940 (abstract, FIGS. 1 and 3)
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional device, although an image having game characteristics is displayed at first glance, a push button for selecting the story development of the image is provided, the operability is low, and the player can intervene in the game. Room was small. In addition, the game itself is not a content that can be enjoyed by the player due to low operability. Furthermore, the players are also attracted to the image which raises the expectation of hits at the beginning when playing with the conventional device, but after a while it is found that all the hits are performed by the control of the computer built in the device. I will. For this reason, a player cannot enjoy a pachinko game unless a hit is accidentally established, and there is a social phenomenon in which young people, who are game generations, leave pachinko machines, causing a problem that sales in the industry are sluggish. In addition, a device as disclosed in Patent Document 1, that is, a pachinko game device in which a probability of winning is changed due to a difference in a player's skill in hitting a pachinko ball cannot be legally installed in a pachinko parlor because it stimulates eagerness. There's a problem.
[0008]
Further, the conventional pachinko game machine does not have a function of providing information to a player. Therefore, in order to provide information to players, pachinko parlors need to post notices at several places or specially install information provision devices near pachinko game machines. there were.
[0009]
The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and the object thereof is to provide a pachinko game device capable of enjoying a highly operable game while playing a pachinko game, and a pachinko machine capable of displaying various information. It is to provide an amusement device.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention relates to a pachinko game device provided with a display unit capable of displaying an image, wherein a movement instruction signal for moving an operation target displayed on the display unit in one of a plurality of directions is provided by a player's operation. And a second signal generating means for generating an operation instruction signal for instructing the operation target to perform an operation by the operation of the player, wherein the control unit performs a predetermined condition (second condition). Is established, the pachinko game machine is shifted to the game mode, the game image is taken out of the storage unit in the game mode, and the game image as the operation target is displayed in accordance with the movement instruction signal from the first signal generation means. The character image is moved, and a predetermined operation is performed on the character image in accordance with the operation instruction signal from the second signal generating means.
[0011]
By doing so, the player can move the character image in any of a plurality of directions by operating the first signal generating means, and can operate the character signal by operating the second signal generating means. (For example, kicking an enemy with a kick attack), and a pachinko game device having a high operability, that is, a game function capable of freely operating a character image can be provided.
[0012]
In this case, if the first signal generating means is composed of one operation unit and a plurality of signal generation units, and the operation unit is displaced to generate a movement instruction signal in each signal generation unit, one operation is performed. A movement instruction signal for moving the character image in any of a plurality of directions is generated simply by operating the section, and a highly operable game can be enjoyed with a simple operation. Further, if the first signal generating means is a joystick, a movement instruction signal for moving the character image in any one of a plurality of directions can be quickly generated, and a game with a sense of speed can be played.
[0013]
Further, in the present invention, the control unit makes the development of the game in the game mode different between the case where the first condition of hitting or not is satisfied and the case where the first condition is not satisfied. Thereby, when the first condition is satisfied, a game development in which the player becomes the winner can be provided, and a pachinko game device that can enhance the pleasure of pachinko while enjoying the game can be provided. It can contribute to increasing sales of pachinko parlors.
[0014]
Further, in the present invention, the control unit measures a score during the game in the game mode, and makes the development of the game different when the score is high and when the score is low. As a result, it is possible to reflect the player's skill in the game development, and it is possible to provide a pachinko game device that attracts the player by the game function.
[0015]
Further, in the present invention, the control unit measures the score of the game in the game mode, and when the score at the end of the game is equal to or more than a predetermined value, the name of the player and the name of the player input by the first and second signal generating means. Register the score at the end of the game. In this case, since the first and second signal generating means are provided, it becomes possible to register a name that was impossible with a conventional device by a simple operation. In addition, since the player is registered when a high score is given, a pachinko game device that stirs the player's spirit of challenge can be provided.
[0016]
Further, in the present invention, when shifting to the game mode, the control unit displays a plurality of game names on the display unit, and displays an image of the game corresponding to the game name selected by the first and second signal generation means. Is displayed on the display unit. In this case, since the first and second signal generating means are provided, the player can select a desired game with a very simple operation, and a pachinko game device that matches the age of diversification can be provided. it can.
[0017]
Further, in the present invention, an explanation image indicating an operation method of the first signal generation means and the second signal generation means is stored in the storage unit, and the control unit is configured to display the display unit when the pachinko game device is in a standby state. The explanation image is displayed on the display, and the explanation image is changed according to the movement instruction signal from the first signal generation means and the operation instruction signal from the second signal generation means. According to this, when the first and second signal generating means are operated, the explanation image can be changed accordingly, and the player can use the explanation image in advance to use the first and second signal generating means. If practiced, an appropriate operation can be performed when shifting to the game mode. In this case, a simplified image of the game or the like is used as the explanation image.
[0018]
Further, in the present invention, setting means for setting the probability that the second condition is satisfied is provided. According to this, it is possible to increase or decrease the probability of entering the game mode for each pachinko game device, and it can be used for the sales strategy of the pachinko parlor.
[0019]
Further, according to the present invention, in a pachinko game device provided with a display unit capable of displaying an image, the player inputs a movement instruction signal for moving an operation target displayed on the display unit in one of a plurality of directions. And a second signal generating means for generating an operation instruction signal for instructing the operation target to perform an operation by the operation of the player, wherein the control unit is at least a part of the display unit. Displays a plurality of information names, selects one of the plurality of information names according to the operation target according to the movement instruction signal, and displays the content of the information corresponding to the information name selected according to the operation instruction signal. Display on the section.
[0020]
By doing so, the player operates the first signal generating means to move the operation target (for example, the cursor) in a plurality of directions to select one of a plurality of information names, and By operating the signal generating means, it is possible to provide a pachinko game device that displays the content of information corresponding to the name of the information selected on the display unit. With such a function, the player can easily obtain various kinds of information, and the service for the player is improved, which leads to an increase in the number of players. Also, there is no need to specially provide an information display unit near the pachinko game device.
[0021]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the appearance of a pachinko game machine 1 according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view thereof. On the front surface of the pachinko game device 1, a platform 11 from which pachinko balls are ejected is arranged. A large number of nails 12 are formed on the base 11 to form a path for pachinko balls. At the center of the base 11 is provided a display unit 13 composed of a liquid crystal display device for displaying various images. In this figure, an image 56 for pachinko is displayed on the display unit 13. In addition, as long as an image can be displayed, not only a liquid crystal display device but also a plasma display and other display devices can be used. Below the display unit 13, there is arranged a starting winning port 14 for pachinko balls to enter, and further below the large winning port opening / closing body 15. When a pachinko ball enters the starting winning port 14, the fact is detected by a starting winning port sensor 34 (see FIG. 3) provided inside the starting winning port 14, and a lottery is performed by a control unit (not shown). As a result of the lottery, when the winning is achieved, the special winning opening opening / closing body 15 opens toward the front, and the opening becomes the special winning opening 16.
[0022]
An upper plate 17 and a lower plate 18 for accommodating pachinko balls are arranged below the table surface 11. A first protrusion 19 is provided on the left side of the lower plate 18, and a joystick 20 is provided on an upper surface thereof. When the player operates the operation unit 21 of the joystick 20, the positions of various characters displayed on the display unit 13 can be moved in any direction. A second protruding portion 22 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 18, and a push button 23 is provided on an upper surface thereof. By operating the push button 23 by the player, various characters displayed on the display unit 13 can perform predetermined operations. The operation of various characters will be described later.
[0023]
On the right side of the upper plate 17, a lending ball button 24 and a return button 25 are arranged. After cash is inserted from the cash slot 26 of the pachinko ball lending machine 2 (not shown in FIG. 2) attached to the left side of the pachinko game machine 1 and a prepaid card (not shown) is issued from the card slot 28, When the player inserts the prepaid card into the card slot 28 and presses the lending ball button 24 in this state, a pachinko ball is supplied to the upper plate 17 from a pachinko ball supply mechanism (not shown). When the player rotates the launch handle 27 in this state, the pachinko balls supplied from the upper plate 17 are launched on the base 11. When the return button 25 is pressed, a prepaid card (not shown) is ejected from the card slot 28.
[0024]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the pachiko game apparatus 1 according to the present invention. The members shown in FIG. 1 that are not directly related to the present invention are not shown.
In the present embodiment, a first operation control unit 31 and a second operation control unit 36 are provided to distribute the operation control load of the pachinko game device 1 and optimize the processing. Each of the operation control units 31 and 36 is configured by a computer such as an MPU (micro processing unit) or an MCU (micro control unit).
[0025]
A first ROM 32, a first RAM 33, a winning opening sensor 34, and a setting switch 35 are connected to the first arithmetic control unit 31. The first ROM 32 stores a program for controlling the operation of the entire pachinko gaming device 1 and a program for controlling the second arithmetic control unit 36. The control for the second arithmetic control unit 36 is to send commands and data from the first arithmetic control unit 31 to the second arithmetic control unit 36 via a signal path 42 connecting the first and second arithmetic control units 31 and 36. Is performed by This command defines the contents to be executed by the second arithmetic control unit 36.
The first RAM 33 is used as a work area or the like for calculation by the first calculation control unit 31. When a pachinko ball enters the starting winning port 14, that is detected by the starting winning port sensor 34. Then, a lottery is performed according to a program stored in the first ROM 32. The operation of the winning lottery and other programs will be described later.
[0026]
The setting switch 35 is, for example, a dip switch having a plurality of switches, and is provided on the back of the apparatus. Various control information is set by turning on / off each switch. For example, by turning on / off a certain switch, the volume of a speaker 41 described later can be changed, and by turning on / off another switch, the probability of entering a game mode described later can be set. Information about ON / OFF of these switches, that is, various control information, is sent from the first arithmetic control unit 31 to the second arithmetic control unit 36 via the signal path 42 as needed.
[0027]
A second ROM 37, a second RAM 38, a joystick 20, a push button 23, a music controller 40, and a liquid crystal display controller 39 are connected to the second arithmetic control unit 36. The speaker 41 is connected to the distal end of the music controller 40, and the display unit 13 composed of a liquid crystal display device is connected to the distal end of the liquid crystal display controller 39. Note that a second arithmetic control unit 36 having functions of the music controller 40 and the liquid crystal display controller 39 may be employed.
[0028]
The second ROM 37 stores image data displayed on the display unit 13, audio data emitted from the speaker 41, a program for controlling an image displayed on the display unit 13, and the like. The second ROM 37 may be composed of a plurality of ROM chips, and the data / program may be stored in separate ROM chips according to the contents.
The second RAM 38 is used as a work area for processing image data, a temporary storage area for processed image data, a work area for various calculations, and the like. It is also used as a storage unit for storing the name and score of a person who gave a high score in a game in a game mode described later.
[0029]
As shown in FIG. 2, the joystick 20 is similar to that used for a video game machine for business use in a game center or the like, and the player can operate the joystick 20 in any of a plurality of directions such as front, rear, left and right. By moving the unit 21, a signal corresponding to the moving direction is generated. This joystick 20 is an example of the first signal generating means of the present invention. The joystick 20 has various types such as a two-way type, a four-way type, and an eight-way type. In the present invention, any type can be used. In the following description, a case in which a four-direction type is used will be described. Four switches (not shown) are disposed around the base end (not shown) of the joystick 20 at 90-degree intervals in the front-rear and left-right directions. When the operation unit 21 is moved back and forth and left and right, the switch in the movement direction is closed (or (Open), and a signal corresponding to the moving direction is generated. The signal corresponding to the moving direction corresponds to the moving instruction signal of the present invention.
[0030]
The second arithmetic control unit 36 constantly monitors this signal in the game mode, and determines the position of the character image 51 (see FIG. 6) in the image displayed on the display unit 13 according to the type of the signal. It is controlled to move in any of the front, rear, left and right directions. The character is not limited to a person or an animal. For example, in a car chase game, a car is a character, and in a shooting game, the aim of a gun is a character. Since the joystick 20 is used as the first signal generating means for moving the image 51 of the character, the degree of freedom of operation is high and quick operation is possible. As a result, the player can enjoy a game with high operability and a sense of speed. The image 51 of the character moved by operating the joystick 20 corresponds to the operation target of the present invention.
[0031]
The push button 23 is a so-called switch. When the player presses the push button 23, the switch closes (or opens) and a signal is generated according to the push button operation. The second arithmetic control unit 36 constantly monitors this signal in the game mode, and upon detecting this signal, causes the character image 51 displayed on the display unit 13 to perform a predetermined operation. For example, if the displayed character is a boxer, the boxer is made to make a right punch. The signals generated by the push button 23 and the push button correspond to the second signal generating means and the operation instruction signal of the present invention, respectively.
[0032]
The display unit 13 displays the image data stored in the second ROM 37 under the control of a program in cooperation with the liquid crystal display controller 39. Note that the image data is image data used in a game mode, image data used in a demonstration game mode described later, and a pachinko game device 1 displayed when the pachinko game machine 1 is operating as a normal pachinko. Includes image data.
The audio data stored in the second ROM 37 is output from the speaker 41 as audio under the control of a program in cooperation with the music controller 40. This sound is output as a sound effect in synchronization with, for example, the movement of the displayed character.
[0033]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the entire operation of the pachinko game machine 1 according to the present invention. These operations are performed by executing the programs stored in the first and second ROMs 32 and 37 by the first and second operation control units 31 and 36, respectively. That is, these operations are realized by executing the program by the computer. The program stored in the first ROM 32, the program stored in the second ROM 37, the first arithmetic control unit 31, and the second arithmetic control unit 36 constitute a control unit of the present invention. Hereinafter, the overall operation will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0034]
First, when the power is turned on, the game mode is set to the demonstration game mode (S1). This mode is a mode for practicing both operations of the joystick 20 and the push button 23 in advance so that the player does not have trouble operating the joystick 20 and the push button 23 when the game mode is changed to a game mode described later. The content of this mode is a simplified content compared to the actual game mode. In other words, an image for practicing the operation of the joystick 20 and the push buttons 23 while playing the game, that is, an explanatory image showing the operation method, is displayed. When the player operates the joystick 20 and the push buttons 23, the control is performed accordingly. The unit moves the character in the image and causes the character to perform a predetermined operation. In addition, if the game mode for demonstration can be operated for a long time, the turnover rate of pachinko parlors may decrease. When the pachinko ball enters, the demonstration game mode ends. After the end, if the state in which the pachinko balls do not enter the start winning opening 14 continues for a certain period of time, the game mode again enters the demonstration game mode. The state of waiting for the pachinko balls to enter the start winning opening 14 is called a standby state.
[0035]
When the pachinko ball hit by the player enters the starting winning opening 14, that fact is detected by the starting winning opening sensor 34 (S2). When a pachinko ball is detected, a lottery is performed by the program stored in the first ROM 32 (S3). Items to be drawn include whether or not the game is a hit or a miss, whether or not the game is to be reached, whether or not to enter a game mode described later, a pattern of pachinko image displayed on the display unit 13, and the like. Here, the hit or miss is a first condition of the present invention, and whether to enter the game mode is a second condition of the present invention. These lottery results are stored in the first RAM 33 as internal control information in the form of, for example, a processing flag or a sequence number. The lottery is performed using random numbers and the like corresponding to each lottery item.
[0036]
In addition, when performing a lottery determination as to whether or not to enter the game mode, the state of the setting switch 35 is referred to, and the probability of entering the game mode can be increased or decreased according to the on / off state of the switch. That is, the probability of entering the game mode can be set by the setting switch 35.
By using this setting function, for example, when the pachinko game device 1 according to the present invention is newly installed in a pachinko hall, the probability of entering the game mode is increased, thereby attracting the player and making it a popular model. It is possible to take a strategy that contributes to an increase in store sales. Also, by setting the probability of entering the game mode for a predetermined time after the power is turned on to be high, a large number of players pachinko with the device from the morning, so that an effect of increasing sales can be expected.
[0037]
After the lottery, referring to the internal control information, the display unit 13 sequentially displays pachinko images corresponding to the result of the lottery (S4). In this scene, when a hit is established or when a condition for entering the game mode is satisfied, an image of a character or an image of a background that gives the player a sense of expectation is displayed. .
[0038]
Next, it is checked whether or not reach is established with reference to the internal control information (S5). Reach refers to a state in which, when three identical numbers or characters are collected, a device is a hit, two are aligned, and the remaining one is changing. If the reach is established, an image indicating the reach state is displayed according to the internal control information (S6). Here, when the win is established or when the condition for entering the game mode is established, an image that gives the player a sense of expectation is displayed.
[0039]
Next, it is checked whether the game mode is established (S7). If so, the game mode is entered (S8). The game mode is a mode in which a player can play a game using the joystick 20 and the push buttons 23. Details of the game mode will be described later. When the game mode is not established, the image indicating the reach is continuously displayed (S9).
[0040]
After the game mode (S8) ends, and after the image showing the reach is displayed continuously (S9), it is checked whether or not a win is established by referring to the internal control information (S10). If the winning is achieved, an image indicating the winning is displayed and the special winning opening opening / closing body 15 is opened (S11). Thereby, a large number of pachinko balls come in from the special winning opening 16. After the special winning opening opening and closing body 15 has been opened and closed a predetermined number of times, the process returns to S2. Also, when the hit is not established, the process returns to S2.
[0041]
If it is determined in S5 that the reach is not established, it is checked whether the game mode is established (S12). If the game mode is established, the game mode is entered (S13). This game mode is the same as the game mode of S8. After the game mode ends, the process jumps to S10. If it is determined in S12 that the game mode has not been established, the process returns to S2.
[0042]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the game mode of the pachinko game machine 1 according to the present invention. These operations are performed by executing the programs stored in the first and second ROMs 32 and 37 by the first and second operation control units 31 and 36, respectively. That is, these operations are realized by executing the program by the computer.
In the game mode, the score of the player's game is measured, and the name and the score of the player who gave the higher score are registered (stored) in the score registration area, and can be displayed. The score registration area is secured in the second RAM 38, for example. When the second RAM 38 is a volatile memory, an area is secured in another nonvolatile memory. In this score registration area, a plurality of names and scores of, for example, up to five people can be registered in order of score. The score registration area is initialized by pressing a switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the pachinko game device 1 when the pachinko game device 1 is installed. The pachinko game machine 1 may be initialized by turning off the power after the business hours, or may be initialized by a command from a host computer (not shown). Hereinafter, the operation in the game mode will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0043]
First, the score is initialized by resetting a score totaling area for totalizing the scores in the game by a program (S21). The score totaling area is secured in the second RAM 38, for example. Next, a plurality of game names and pointers (cursors) indicating the game names are displayed on the display unit 13 (S22). When the joystick 20 is operated in this state, the pointer displayed on the display unit 13 moves, and when the push button 23 is pressed while the pointer is pointing to a certain game name, the game is selected. The pointer corresponds to an operation target of the present invention. Next, it is determined whether a game name has been selected (S23), and the process waits until the game name is selected.
[0044]
When the game name is selected, it is checked whether or not a win has been established by referring to the above-mentioned internal control information (S24). If the winning is established, the game is started according to the first development pattern of the selected game (S25). If the winning has not been established, the game is started according to the second development pattern of the selected game (S26). In other words, the game is controlled so that the development of the game in the game mode is different depending on whether the winning is achieved or not. The first development pattern is a game pattern in which the player easily wins the game, that is, it is easier to obtain a high score than the second development pattern. The establishment / non-establishment of hits, which is a normal pachinko function, and the development of the game are not independent, but are linked in this way. As a result, when a game is won, the probability of winning is increased, so that the player can obtain both the excitement of winning the game and the joy of winning, and can enjoy an attractive pachinko game.
[0045]
Next, when the game starts, the game is played using the joystick 20 and the push button 23 (S27). This game operation is the same as that of the game of the video game machine, but will be briefly described below with reference to FIGS. 6 to 9 are views showing the movement of the character in the game. As shown in FIG. 6, an image 52 of the enemy and an image 51 of the character moving in accordance with the operation of the joystick 20 of the player are displayed on the screen. When the player moves the operation unit 21 of the joystick 20 back and forth and left and right, the control unit moves the image 51 of the character back and forth and left and right accordingly. This allows the character to dodge or attack the enemy to approach it. When the player presses the push button 23, the control unit causes the character to attack the enemy. This is realized by the control unit reading image data indicating the above operation from the second ROM 37 and displaying the image on the display unit 13.
[0046]
For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the operation unit 21 of the joystick 20 is moved to the right and the push button 23 is pressed, the character image 51 moves to the right and performs a kick attack on the enemy image 52 to kick the enemy. Damage to. In this case, points are added to the score totaling area. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when the push button 23 is continuously pressed in a short time, the image 51 of the character makes a continuous punch attack on the image 52 of the enemy, causing great damage to the enemy. In this case, a large number of points are added to the score totaling area. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9, when the operation of the joystick 20 is neglected, the image 51 of the character cannot evade the attack from the image 52 of the enemy, and when the character is damaged, the score is calculated. Deductions will be made from the area.
[0047]
During the game, the score is always totaled, and the game development is made different according to the value of the score. In other words, when the score is high, the game development gives an impression that a hit is likely to occur as compared with the case where the score is low. Thereby, the operation technique is reflected in the game, and the game-loving youth is accepted.
[0048]
Since the joystick 20 and the push button 23 are provided in the pachinko gaming device 1 in this manner, the player can enjoy a game with high operability and a sense of speed. That is, the degree of technical intervention of the game in the pachinko game device 1 can be increased, and the interest of the youngster can be attracted.
[0049]
When the game is over, it is checked whether the score is equal to or more than a predetermined value (S28). For example, the score in the score totaling area is compared with the lowest score in the score registration area. If the score in the score totaling area is higher than the lowest score in the score registration area, the operation of inputting the player's name is performed using the joystick 20 and the push button 23 (S29).
[0050]
First, the name input screen shown in FIG. In this figure, a state where six characters (including a space) are input is shown.
When inputting a name, the operation unit 21 of the joystick 20 is moved forward, backward, left and right to select a character to be input. When the operation unit 21 of the joystick 20 is moved back and forth and right and left, the selection cursor (pointer) 53 moves accordingly. The selection cursor corresponds to the operation target of the present invention. The selected character can be identified by the selection cursor (pointer) 53. In the figure, “ro” is selected. Thereafter, the character is determined by pressing the push button 23, and the selected character is added to the end of the name area 54. Reference numeral 55 denotes an input waiting cursor. When the input of the name is completed, "name input completed" is selected with the joystick 20, and the push button 23 is pressed, a score ranking result display screen is displayed as shown in FIG. On this screen, the names and scores of the five players registered in the score registration area are displayed. This display disappears after a predetermined time has elapsed. Alternatively, when the push button 23 is pressed, this display may be erased. Since the pachinko game machine 1 according to the present invention includes the joystick 20 and the push button 23, it is possible to easily perform character input that was impossible with the conventional machine.
[0051]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the joystick 20 and the push button 23 are used in the game mode or the demonstration game mode has been described. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, a name 57 representing a plurality of types of information and a cursor 53 for selecting one of the names are shown on at least a part of the display unit 13 displaying an image 56 for pachinko. It is. When the cursor 53 is moved by operating the joystick 20 and one of the names is selected, and the selection is determined by pressing the push button 23, the information corresponding to the name indicating the type of the selected information is displayed on the display unit 13. Is displayed in whole or in part. For example, when “RANKING” is selected, the ranking result shown in FIG. 11 is displayed. When "hit information" is selected, the number of hits on the current day, the previous day, the day before the previous day, and the like is displayed. The number of hits is counted in a predetermined area of the first or second RAM 33 or 38 every day when a hit occurs. When "new arrival information" is selected, various kinds of guidance information from the pachinko parlor to the player are displayed. The various types of guidance information are downloaded to the first or second RAM 33, 38 from, for example, a host computer (not shown).
[0052]
By providing the joystick 20 and the push button 23 in this manner, the player can easily obtain various information, and the pachinko parlor can improve the service for the player. In addition, conventionally, in order to display hit information, a hit information display unit including a push button and a display unit is provided at an upper portion of the pachinko game device, but according to the pachinko game device 1 according to the present invention, A hit information display unit is not required, so that cost can be reduced and installation work is not required.
[0053]
In the above embodiment, the case where the joystick 20 is used as the first signal generating means and the push button 23 is used as the second signal generating means has been described. However, the present invention can be implemented in other forms. Two push buttons may be provided as the second signal generating means, and a predetermined action for the character may be assigned to each of the push buttons. Further, a push button may be provided above the operation unit 21 of the joystick 20. Further, instead of the joystick 20, a track ball or other signal generating means having a function equivalent to a joystick can be adopted. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the joystick 20 and the push button 23 are configured to be attached to the protrusion on the front surface of the pachinko game device, but the wireless communication is performed between the control unit of the pachinko game device 1 and both by using a wireless method. You may make it do.
[0054]
Further, in the above embodiment, the first and second arithmetic control units 31 and 36 are provided to control the pachinko game device 1, and various devices such as the joystick 20 are connected to each other. The configuration can also be implemented. For example, the entire apparatus may be controlled by only one arithmetic and control unit. Further, even when the joystick 20 and the push button 23 are connected to the first operation control unit 31 instead of the second operation control unit 36, the same operation as in the above embodiment can be performed.
[0055]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the game mode is performed before determining whether a win has been established in a sequence, but the game mode is not limited to this. For example, the game mode is entered after the big win opening / closing body 15 is opened and the game operation is developed in association with whether or not a condition for shifting to the probability variation mode in which the winning is established is established is established. You may do so.
[0056]
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the detailed description of the game executed in the game mode has been omitted, but the game may be the same as the game of the video game machine or a partially arranged game, It may be one developed exclusively for pachinko game machines.
[0057]
Further, in the above embodiment, the score registration area, the storage area for the hit information, and the like are secured in the storage unit of the apparatus. A storage area may be provided in the host computer, and data necessary for display on the display unit 13 may be transmitted from the storage area in the host computer to the pachinko game device 1.
[0058]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, a game function is added to a pachinko game device, and an operation is performed on the first signal generating device and the operation target that move the operation target displayed on the display unit in one of a plurality of directions. Since the second signal generating means for instructing is provided, it is possible to provide a pachinko game device capable of playing a game with high operability.
[0059]
In addition, the pachinko game machine includes first signal generating means for moving the operation target displayed on the display unit in one of a plurality of directions, and second signal generation means for instructing the operation target to perform an operation. A pachinko game device capable of displaying various types of information can be provided.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the appearance of a pachinko game machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the pachinko game device according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a pachinko game machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the overall operation of the pachinko game machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation in a game mode of the pachinko game machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a motion of a character in a game.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a motion of a character in a game.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a motion of a character in a game.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a motion of a character in a game.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a name input screen.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a score ranking result display screen.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a screen displaying names representing a plurality of types of information.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Pachinko play equipment
13 Display unit (liquid crystal display device)
14 Start Winner
15 Winner opening and closing body
16 Grand Prize Winner
20 Joystick (first signal generation means)
21 Joystick control
23 push button (second signal generating means)
31 1st arithmetic control unit
34 Start winning port sensor
35 Setting switch
36 second operation control unit
42 signal path
51 Character Images
52 Enemy Images
53 Selection cursor (pointer)
56 Images for Pachinko
57 Name indicating the type of information

Claims (12)

A pachinko game device that displays a pachinko image on a display unit when a pachinko ball enters a start winning opening, and wins when the first condition is satisfied,
A storage unit for storing a game image,
A control unit that determines whether the second condition is satisfied, and, when the second condition is satisfied, shifts the pachinko gaming device to a game mode and displays an image of the game stored in the storage unit on the display unit; ,
First signal generating means for generating a movement instruction signal for moving the operation target displayed on the display unit in any of a plurality of directions by a player's operation;
Second signal generating means for generating an operation instruction signal for instructing the operation target to perform an operation by the operation of the player,
The pachinko game, wherein the control unit moves a character image in the game image as the operation target according to the movement instruction signal, and causes the character image to perform a predetermined operation according to the operation instruction signal. apparatus. 2. The pachinko game machine according to claim 1, wherein the first signal generation means includes one operation unit and a plurality of signal generation units, and the movement instruction signal is transmitted to each signal generation unit when the operation unit is displaced. A pachinko game device configured to generate. The pachinko game device according to claim 2, wherein the first signal generating means is a joystick. The pachinko game device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit causes the game to be developed in the game mode differently when the first condition is satisfied and when the first condition is not satisfied. Play equipment. 2. The pachinko game device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit measures a score during the game in the game mode, and makes the development of the game different depending on whether the score is high or low. Pachinko play equipment. 2. The pachinko game device according to claim 1, wherein the control section measures a score of the game in a game mode, and inputs the first and second signal generation means when the score at the end of the game is a predetermined value or more. A pachinko game device, wherein the registered name of the player and the score at the end of the game are registered. The pachinko game device according to claim 1, wherein, when shifting to the game mode, the control unit displays a plurality of game names on the display unit, and the game selected by the first and second signal generation means. A pachinko game device, wherein an image of the game corresponding to a name is displayed on the display unit. 2. The pachinko game device according to claim 1, wherein the storage unit stores an explanation image indicating an operation method of the first signal generation unit and the second signal generation unit, and the control unit sets the pachinko game device in a standby state. A pachinko game machine, wherein the explanation image is displayed on the display unit at a certain time, and the explanation image is changed according to the movement instruction signal and the operation instruction signal. The pachinko game device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising setting means for setting a probability that the second condition is satisfied. A pachinko game device having a display unit for displaying an image for pachinko, when a pachinko ball enters a start winning opening,
First signal generating means for generating a movement instruction signal for moving the operation target displayed on the display unit in any of a plurality of directions by a player's operation;
Second signal generating means for generating an operation instruction signal for instructing the operation target object to perform an operation by an operation of the player;
A control unit that displays a plurality of information names on at least a part of the display unit,
The control unit selects one of the names of the plurality of pieces of information by the operation target according to the movement instruction signal, and displays the content of information corresponding to the name of the information selected according to the operation instruction signal on the display unit. A pachinko game device characterized by displaying. A display unit for displaying an image for pachinko,
A storage unit for storing a game image,
First signal generating means for generating a movement instruction signal for moving the operation target displayed on the display unit in any of a plurality of directions by a player's operation;
A second signal generating means for generating an operation instruction signal for instructing the operation target to operate by the player's operation, and when the pachinko ball enters the start winning opening, an image for pachinko is displayed on the display unit. A pachinko game device control method that wins when the first condition is satisfied,
While the image for pachinko is being displayed, it is determined whether the second condition is satisfied,
When the second condition is satisfied, the pachinko game machine is shifted to a game mode, and the game image stored in the storage unit is displayed on the display unit,
In the game mode, a character image in the image of the game, which is the operation target, is moved according to the movement instruction signal, and a predetermined operation is performed on the character image according to the operation instruction signal. How to control the device. A display unit for displaying an image for pachinko,
A storage unit for storing a game image,
First signal generating means for generating a movement instruction signal for moving the operation target displayed on the display unit in any of a plurality of directions by a player's operation;
A second signal generating means for generating an operation instruction signal for instructing the operation target to operate by the player's operation, and when the pachinko ball enters the start winning opening, an image for pachinko is displayed on the display unit. And a program for a pachinko game machine that wins when the first condition is satisfied,
A step of determining whether the second condition is satisfied while the image for pachinko is being displayed,
When the second condition is satisfied, a step of causing the pachinko game machine to shift to a game mode and causing the display unit to display a game image stored in the storage unit;
Moving the character image in the image of the game, which is the operation target, in accordance with the movement instruction signal in the game mode, and performing a predetermined operation on the character image in accordance with the operation instruction signal;
A program for a pachinko game machine, which causes a computer to execute the program.

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