JPH11226176A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance a game characteristic by obtaining a benefit by the accumulation of games played many times even when a share is not obtained in the games, providing freshness for the games played many times, diversifying the games, and breaking down a mannerism. SOLUTION: This game machine has a first variable display part 11 having plural rows of pattern rows 11a to 11c capable of changing patterns displayed on a display window 1 to allot a share according to a combination of patterns on effective lines L1 to L5 when changing patterns of the plural rows are respectively stopped. In this case, a service pattern S different from a combination pattern for a game is arranged in a pattern row of at least a single row of the first variable display part 11, and the game machine has the score totalizing part to total scores of the service pattern S when the service pattern S is stopped in a prescribed position and a service giving means to give service according to the score when the score reaches a preset score.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

According to the present invention, for example, a pattern line in which a plurality of types of patterns are provided, such as a slot machine, is arranged in a plurality of columns to change the pattern appearing in the display window, and the effective line when each pattern line is sequentially stopped is changed. And a payout machine based on a combination of patterns. More specifically, 1
The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of enhancing the game characteristics and breaking down the rutness by providing a service by accumulating the points obtained in each game, rather than ending the game, thereby enabling a fun game.

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional slot machine, for example, three spinning cylinders in which several kinds of patterns are arranged are arranged and rotated, and the rotating spinning cylinder is sequentially pressed by a stop button, or by a random timer. After a set time, each torso is stopped, and a payout such as a medal is paid out according to a combination of pictures in the stopped state.

[0002] As shown in FIG. 4, a part of the slot machine is shown in a front view of a part of the slot machine. As shown in FIG. The target is a combination of three medals in a row, three of which are arranged beside the line L1 of one medal in the center. When two medals are inserted, the lines L of two medals before and after that are further added.
Two rows of L2 and L3 are added, and three rows are targeted. When three medals are further inserted, five rows of two rows of diagonal lines L4 and L5 of three medals are targeted. Therefore, when two or three medals are inserted, the possibility of winning the combination is determined in a plurality of rows.
In FIG. 4, reference numeral 52 denotes a turning stop indicator lamp;
Is a gaming medal slot, 54 is a turn button for starting rotation, 55 is
Is a button for stopping the rotation of the torso, 56 is a list of the number of medals to be paid out according to the combination of pictures, and 57 is various display units such as a game stop lamp and the number of medals to be paid out.

In the above-mentioned combination of patterns, the number of medals to be paid out differs depending on the type of the pattern,
For example, when a certain pattern such as Seven (7 patterns) is arranged, a certain medal is paid out, and a continuous bonus item increasing device (so-called large bonus or big hit, hereinafter also referred to as a large bonus) is activated, and a certain number of times. The probability of winning a prize and paying out a medal increases. For example, when three home runs are completed, a continuous bonus device (so-called small bonus or small hit, hereinafter also referred to as a small bonus) is activated, and is reduced by one from the large bonus. A special prize for giving a right to play a game different from a normal game in which about three thirds of the winnings are won and medals are paid out more than in a general game is also set.

[0004]

As in the conventional slot machine described above, in a gaming machine using a combination of patterns, the rank of a payout changes according to the combination, or the payout such as a so-called large bonus changes. However, the basic is only the combination of the three stop patterns of the torso, and there is a problem that if the player plays the game many times, it becomes rut and loses interest.

[0005] In addition, some types of pictures include replays in which the same game can be repeated without inserting medals instead of payouts. There are no special benefits from cumulative games.

The present invention has been made in order to solve such a problem. Even if a payout cannot be obtained in the game, a bonus can be obtained by accumulating a game that is performed many times, and a game that can be performed many times. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine having freshness.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a further variable display section (changing picture sequence) to diversify the game, break through the rut, enhance the game characteristics, and play happily. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of performing the following.

[0008]

A gaming machine according to the present invention comprises:
A first variable display unit having a plurality of pattern rows capable of changing a pattern displayed on the display window, wherein the plurality of rows of changing patterns are stopped in accordance with a combination of the patterns on the active line when each of the patterns is stopped. A game machine for paying a dividend, wherein a service symbol is provided in at least one symbol row of the first variable display section, and the score of the service symbol is accumulated when the service symbol stops at a predetermined position. A score totalizing unit and a service providing means for providing a service according to the score when the score reaches a preset score are provided.

The first variable display section may or may not be provided with a service pattern, but further includes a second variable display section having a pattern row capable of changing the pattern separately. A service symbol is provided in a symbol row of the second variable display unit, and a score totalizing unit that accumulates the score of the service symbol when the service symbol stops at a predetermined position, and a score that is set in advance. Service providing means for providing a service according to the score when the number of times has reached.

Here, the variable display section means, for example, rotating a torso provided with a pattern at random, rotating a disk provided with a pattern at a periphery along a circumferential direction, or a liquid crystal display. This means that the pattern displayed on the display window can be sequentially changed by sequentially changing the display pattern by a container, and the pattern can be displayed at a predetermined position by stopping the display. The effective line means a line to be combined with a pattern. For example, among the patterns in which three pattern rows are stopped and three pieces appear in the display window, for example, the horizontal lines are determined by the number of inserted medals. This means a line to be combined such as one center line, three lines including lines above and below the center line, and five lines including two diagonal lines. Furthermore, a picture is not limited to a figure, but includes a number, a character, a simple mark, and the like, and means an expression that can be recognized as having the same display.

[0011] Further, the service providing means means, for example, changing the lottery probability so that the probability of winning a bonus game is increased when the score of the service reaches a certain point, or counting the number of games of one medal and five lines. Change settings in the gaming machine, such as allowing
This means performing a specified service such as issuing a ticket such as a coffee service or notifying a clerk.

[0012] By adopting this configuration, even if the game ends without the pattern being completed, the service pattern is displayed, and the benefits by accumulation can be obtained. You can enjoy.

[0013] The service picture may be composed of two or more pictures representing two or more points.

A pattern for determining a hitting magnification is provided on a pattern row of the second variable display section or on a pattern row of a third variable display section provided separately from the second variable display section. In the case where a combination of pictures on the activated line is won by the combination of the first variable display sections, there is further provided means for paying out a payout based on the rank of the winning and the magnification by the stop picture of the second or third variable display section. By doing so, not only the conventional combination of the patterns on the first variable display section but also the stop pattern on the second or third variable display section greatly affects the payout, which further increases interest.

A pattern for determining a payout is provided in a pattern row of the second variable display section or in a pattern row of a fourth variable display section provided separately from the second variable display section,
Means for paying out a payout according to the stop pattern of the second or fourth variable display section when the combination of the patterns on the active line is predetermined and constant by the combination of the variable display sections. As a result, a payout right is given to the second or fourth variable display unit, and the stoppage of the second or fourth variable display unit becomes more interesting.

In the pattern row of the second variable display section, or in the pattern row of a fifth variable display section provided separately from the second variable display section, what is the game by the first variable display section? A pattern that defines a different privilege may be provided, and a means for granting a privilege based on a stop pattern of the second or fifth variable display unit may be further provided regardless of the combination of the first variable display unit. Here, the privilege different from the game provided by the first variable display unit means that, for example, a game in which the pattern of the first variable display unit is stopped is re-entered under the same conditions as the previous game (for example, a valid line) without inserting medals. It refers to a replay that can be started over, or a privilege that is not related to this game but is obtained in the next game, such as a game of 5 lines with one medal in the next game.

A pattern defining an effective line is provided on a pattern row of the second variable display section or on a pattern row of a sixth variable display section provided separately from the second variable display section. Means for determining whether or not the combination of the first variable display section is awarded based on the activated line by the stop picture of the second or sixth variable display section is further provided, so that the combination of the second or sixth variable display section is provided. The stop determines whether or not a winning is achieved. If the sixth variable display section is stopped last, the interest is maintained until the end.

[0018]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

The gaming machine of the present invention has a pattern display section of a slot machine as one embodiment shown in FIG.
A picture row 11a that can change the picture displayed on the display window 1
To a payout in accordance with a combination of the patterns on the active line when the changing patterns in the plurality of columns are stopped, respectively. When a service pattern S different from the combination pattern is provided in at least one pattern row of the display unit 11 or when the service pattern S is stopped at a predetermined position. A score accumulating unit that accumulates the scores of the service picture S, and a service providing unit that provides a service according to the score when the score reaches a preset score are provided.

The first variable display section 11 displays a pattern appearing on the display window 1 by rotating three aligned rotating bodies sequentially or simultaneously by operating a start button, for example, as in the conventional slot machine. Are sequentially changed. For example, the operation of the stop button sequentially stops each of the picture rows 11a to 11c, and the display window 1 of each of the picture rows 11a to 11c.
Are designed so that three pictures appear on the same line, and the game is played by a combination of pictures on the effective lines L1 to L5 determined by the number of inserted medals. In the variable display unit 11 of the present invention, a service picture for providing a service is provided in at least one picture row. The service pattern S may be provided in only one of the pattern rows, may be provided in all of the pattern rows, and a score may be obtained by a combination thereof (for example, three rows). A score may be obtained by stopping on a predetermined line in a row. In addition, two or more types may be used, and the score may be different depending on the type. The above-mentioned effective lines are, for example, one line of L1 when one medal is inserted, and L1 to one when two medals are inserted, as in the related art.
When three lines of L3 and three medals are inserted, L1 to L
Five lines of five can be targeted.

A pattern row constituting the variable display section 11 is, for example, a rotating body in which a pattern is provided on a belt-like body as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2 (b), a picture is provided along the circumferential direction at the periphery of the disk, and a picture that rotates in parallel with the front of the game machine and a picture that appears on the display window by the liquid crystal display are sequentially changed. A structure or the like can be used. The point is that any pattern can be changed or stopped while displaying one or several frames in the display window. In particular, when a simple display of a number or the like is required in a second variable display unit described below or another variable display unit, a variable display unit such as a 7-segment LED may be used. The patterns provided on the rotating body described above are provided at random, but in each rotating body of each game machine, the order of the patterns is fixed and registered in the microcomputer of each game machine. Then, it is recognized what kind of pattern is from a certain reference position. As a fixed reference position of this rotating body, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, a position detection mark (projection) 111 is provided, and the position detection mark 111 is provided by a sensor.
Is detected, it is possible to always know when the position detection mark 111 of the rotating body passes through a certain place.

The service provided by the above-mentioned service pattern includes, for example, changing a lottery probability so as to increase the probability of winning a bonus game, and enabling a game of one medal and five lines to be performed several times. By providing a service for changing settings in a gaming machine, a service such as provision of coffee that is not directly related to a game by issuing a ticket or notifying a clerk is also included. In order to increase the probability of winning a bonus game, for example, a conventional hit request signal is issued to make a winning, so that the microcomputer in the gaming machine stops the timing so that the bonus winning pattern stops on the active line. Can be done by
The right to five lines per medal can be obtained by turning on a switch for inserting three medals by inserting one medal.

Further, when the pattern detecting means detects that the service pattern has stopped at a predetermined position by the pattern detecting means, the score totaling section can perform the totaling by, for example, increasing the count number of a counter. In this case, when there are two or more types of service patterns and the scores are different, the total can be similarly calculated by counting the scores according to the type of the detected pattern. The total of this score is, for example, 1
When the score reaches 0, a certain service may be provided to reset the score to 0, or the total score may be displayed on the front of the gaming machine, and may vary depending on the number of scores, such as 10, 20, or 30. The service may be set, and the service may be provided by a payment button selected by the player.

The configuration of this gaming machine is the same as the conventional configuration except for the above-described service picture and its tallying section, and has the following configuration. For example, as shown in a block diagram of the main part in FIG. 3, for example, first to third rotating bodies 11a to 11c, which are picture rows, are arranged in parallel,
Each of the rotating bodies 11a to 11c is adapted to rotate or stop by the rotation and stop of the stepping motors 16a to 16c via the motor driving circuits 15a to 15c in response to a signal from the motor control unit 14. The normal stepping motors 16a to 16c are rotated or stopped by a start lever 4 (rotation start means) and a stop button 5 provided on the front of the game machine or a random number generator (not shown) for automatically stopping. Is performed by issuing an instruction to the motor control unit 14. Normally, all the rotating bodies start to rotate at once by the start lever 4, but one rotating body starts to rotate by the start lever 4, and the other rotating bodies rotate one after another according to the rotation. You can also start. In the case of stopping, the rotation is stopped by the stopping means for each rotating body.

When the rotator of the first variable display section 11 stops, a picture stopped on a predetermined effective line is detected by the stopped picture detecting means 17a to 17c, which will be described later. 19 to determine whether the combination has won. In determining the winning, it is possible to easily know which rotating body pattern does not match by comparing the pattern detected by the stop pattern detecting means with a predetermined winning or a specific pattern. Then, in the case of a prize, a medal corresponding to the prize is paid out by the medal payout control unit 20, and in the case of a bonus prize, a bonus game is given. In the present invention, even if no winning is made, if the service symbols are included in the symbols detected by the stop symbol detecting means 17a to 17c, the winning determination unit 19 gives the score totaling unit 18 a score corresponding to the service symbol. Is sent and counted by the score totaling unit 18. In addition, the stop position of the service pattern can be set to the same line as the active line, or can be set to a different position. Also, 3
A score may be given for any of the lines, or a higher score may be set for a specific position. The score counted by the score totaling unit 18 can be configured to be reset to 0 by providing a service, by a settlement button upon termination of the gamer, or by elapse of a predetermined time.

The stop picture detecting means 17a to 17c are sensors for detecting the position detecting mark (refer to 111 in FIG. 2) of the rotating body, and count how many pictures the rotating body has advanced from the position of the position detecting mark. It is composed of a counter and a stop picture detecting unit for detecting what the picture on the predetermined stop line is based on the number of counters when the rotating body stops. That is, the counter is reset to 0 each time the sensor recognizes the position detection mark, and by counting the number of pulses that drive the pulse motor thereafter,
From the specific mark 111 of the rotating body, it is possible to know at what number of patterns the stopped state has stopped. Since the order of the patterns provided on each rotating body is known in advance, the pattern on the predetermined stop line of the display window can be known by the counter. The detection of the stop pattern and the determination of the winning are performed by a microcomputer in order to detect whether or not the three patterns have been completed when the conventional three rotating bodies stop. Same as how to do it.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, in a gaming machine such as a slot machine, a service for differentiating the rank of a special prize such as a large bonus or a small bonus only in the conventional game, a replay or one medal 5 A concept completely different from the service for the next game like line,
A service based on the cumulative total of each game is provided. For this reason, in the past, if you did not win, it would be over, and if it continues, the game will be very poor, but if you do not win, you can get services by playing many games, even if you do not win with interest You can continue.

In the above-described example, the service pattern is included in the pattern row of the first variable display section which is a target of the normal pattern combination. However, another service pattern different from the first variable display section is used. Two variable display units (in the above-described example, a fourth rotating body is provided beside, above, or below the first variable display unit 11 shown in FIG. 1), and the second variable display unit And the service pattern can be included, and similarly, the score by the service pattern can be totaled. By doing so, it is possible to obtain both the winning of the first variable display section and the service picture at the same time, further increasing interest. If there is a stop lamp, the number of payout medals, or the like in the place where the second variable display unit is provided, they may be moved to another place.
May be provided in different places such as up and down. The second variable display section may be formed in the same configuration as the above-described first variable display section, or may be a digital display using seven segments as described above. The change of the pattern of the second variable display section and the stop thereof may be performed before the first variable display section, and the timing is not limited.

According to the present invention, the interest of the game is improved by providing the cumulative service picture, but it is further changed by giving diversification to not only the normal picture combination but also the combination. Abundant, can break through the rut. The pattern row giving this diversification can be incorporated into a part of the pattern of the above-mentioned second variable display section, or a variable display section different from the second variable display section can be provided. The separately provided variable display section has one or more pattern rows similar to those described above, and its operation can be configured in the same manner as described above. Next, an example will be described in which the second variable display unit or another variable display unit is provided to diversify the game. In this case, they may be arranged as they are next to the first variable display section,
The above-mentioned second or another variable display unit to be described later
Of the variable display unit, or somewhere else in the gaming machine.

As an example of the diversification of the game, a pattern representing a win rate such as 1, 2, 3 is provided on the second or third variable display section, and the result of the combination of the patterns on the first variable display section is obtained. When a prize is won, the payout can be paid out as double, triple or the like. By providing a pattern detecting means of the second or third variable display unit to detect a pattern in the same manner as described above, and sending the magnification to the medal payout control unit 20 according to the pattern (magnification), for example, When the magnification pattern is 1, 5 medals, and when the magnification pattern is 2, 10 medals.
When the number of images and the magnification pattern are 3, the payout can be increased by a magnification pattern such as 15 medals. As a result, the player can not only end up with the combination of the first variable display sections but also continue to enjoy in order to further increase the payout. In addition, a special pattern is provided on the third variable display unit instead of the display indicating the magnification 1, 2, or 3, or together with the display.
If the combination of the patterns on the first variable display unit is 7 and the right for the bonus game is obtained, and if a special pattern appears on the third variable display unit, the right for the bonus game for two times is set. It is also possible to adopt a configuration such as obtaining.

As another example of another variable display section, a certain combination of pictures in the first variable display section is not divided into winning ranks and is fixed, and the payout is, for example, 5, 8, 10 or more medals. It can also be set by a fourth variable display unit composed of a pattern row provided with a pattern set to 15 or 15 pictures. In this case, if the pattern of the first variable display section described above is simplified to hit or miss and a combination thereof occurs, or if a specified pattern combination occurs with the conventional pattern, the winning determination section 19 uniformly determines the combination. By transmitting the payout of the picture stopped by the fourth variable display section to the medal payout control section 20, the payout based on the picture of the fourth variable display section can be made. Also in this case, these pattern rows can be formed on the second variable display unit without providing the fourth variable display unit.

As still another example of another variable display section, a fifth variable display section comprising a pattern row including a pattern meaning to give a privilege different from the result of the game by the combination of the first variable display section. It can also be. Benefits different from the result of this game include, for example, displaying a replay pattern so that the player can play the game without inserting a medal again under the same conditions as that of the game, or displaying a specially determined pattern, The privilege is given to the next game unrelated to the game, for example, by allowing the user to play the right of five lines for one medal a predetermined number of times. In such a configuration,
Means for detecting the stop pattern of the fifth variable display unit by the pattern detection unit 17 in the same manner as described above, and automatically changing the pattern of the first variable display unit (rotation of the rotating body) in the case of replay. It is performed by being provided. Also in this case, these pattern rows can be provided on the second variable display unit without providing the fifth variable display unit.

As yet another example of another variable display section, a sixth variable display section composed of a pattern row in which an active line setting pattern is provided can be provided. Conventionally, as described above,
For example, one line, three lines, five lines, and the like are set according to the number of inserted medals. However, the medals are always set to be constant, and an effective line is set based on the stop pattern of the sixth variable display unit. is there. In other words, if a pattern of 5 lines appears in the stop pattern of the sixth variable display section, the 5th pattern is displayed.
The presence or absence of a prize is determined by the line, and in the case of one line, determination is made by the one line. The pattern for setting the active line may be a graphic, an arrow, or a pattern defined in a list. In this case, not only the straight lines L1 to L5 shown in FIG. 1 but also a bent line such as a letter shape can be instructed by displaying a picture. In the case of this configuration, the target position of each pattern row is determined by the microcomputer from the reference position of each pattern row according to the display of the activated line of the sixth variable display unit by the same means as the pattern detection means. The pattern at that position is detected by the above-described pattern detection means. The winning determination unit 19 determines whether the detected combination of pictures is a predetermined combination. With this configuration, not only the combination of the first variable display sections but also the effective lines can be set by the sixth variable display section. Also in this case, these patterns can be provided on the second variable display unit without providing the sixth variable display unit.

The start and stop of the change of the picture of the second or other variable display unit are not particularly limited, and may be performed before the first variable display unit. By doing so, for example, interest is further increased by combining pictures while knowing the possibility of a high payout or a large bonus in advance. Further, the target position of the stop picture of this another variable display section can be set to any one of the lines L1, L2, and L3 in FIG. You can also display only. Further, the other variable display section may be constituted by a plurality of picture columns, and these variable display sections may be further provided with these other variable display sections (for example, the third variable display section and the fourth variable display section described above). Parts) can also be combined.

Further, when stopping the picture, the structure may be such that the picture is stopped by a stop button, or the picture may be automatically stopped by a random number table. When stopping by the stop button, it can be stopped by the player's intention, and when stopping automatically, it can be changed slowly enough to recognize the change of the picture, Can be invited.

[0036]

According to the present invention, even if the game does not win, a service may be obtained by accumulating the game, so that the player can be entertained and the interest in the game increases.

Further, by entanglement of the variable display sections different from the first and second variable display sections, the game is greatly expanded, and it is possible to enjoy a fresh game by breaking down the rut. As a result, the player can enjoy the game without getting bored.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of a picture display section of a slot machine of one embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a picture sequence constituting a variable display unit.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine of FIG.

FIG. 4 is an example of a front view of a conventional slot machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Display window 11 1st variable display part 11a-11c Rotating body L1-L5 Active line S Service picture

Claims (7)

[Claims] A first variable display unit having a plurality of picture columns capable of changing a picture displayed on a display window, wherein a picture on an effective line when each of the plurality of changing pictures is stopped. A payout in accordance with the combination of: a service symbol is provided in at least one symbol row of the first variable display portion, and the service symbol is stopped when the service symbol stops at a predetermined position. A gaming machine provided with a score totaling unit for accumulating the scores of the above, and service providing means for providing a service according to the score when the score reaches a preset score. 2. A pattern display apparatus comprising: a first variable display section having a plurality of picture rows capable of changing a picture displayed on a display window; and a picture on an effective line when the picture in the plurality of rows is stopped. A gaming machine that pays out a payout according to the combination of the above, further comprising a second variable display section having a pattern row capable of changing a pattern separately from the first variable display section, wherein the second variable display section A service pattern is provided in the pattern row of the section, and a score totalizing section that accumulates the score of the service pattern when the service pattern stops at a predetermined position, and when the score reaches a preset score, A gaming machine provided with service providing means for providing a service according to a score. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the service picture comprises two or more pictures representing two or more points. 4. A pattern for determining a magnification in a pattern row of said second variable display section or a pattern row of a third variable display section provided separately from said second variable display section, In the case where a combination of pictures on the activated line is won by the combination of the first variable display sections, a means for paying out a payout based on the rank of the winning and the magnification by the stop picture of the second or third variable display section is further provided. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is provided. 5. A pattern for determining a payout is provided in a pattern row of the second variable display section or in a pattern row of a fourth variable display section provided separately from the second variable display section, Means for paying out a payout in accordance with the stop pattern of the second or third variable display section when the combination of the patterns on the active line is predetermined by the combination of the first variable display sections is further provided. A gaming machine according to claim 1, 2 or 3. 6. A game using the first variable display section on a pattern row of the second variable display section or on a pattern row of a fifth variable display section provided separately from the second variable display section. A pattern that defines a privilege different from that of the first variable display unit, and further includes a unit that provides a privilege with a stop pattern of the fifth variable display unit regardless of the combination of the first variable display unit. The gaming machine according to 2 or 3. 7. A pattern defining an effective line is provided in a pattern row of the second variable display section or in a pattern row of a sixth variable display section provided separately from the second variable display section,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising means for judging whether or not the combination of the first variable display section is awarded based on an active line based on a stop picture of the sixth variable display section.