JP2000254293A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine such as a pachinko machine with a display capable of variable display of patterns and a background for greatly improving in amusement. SOLUTION: An operation port 3 and a big prize port 4 are provided in a game panel 2 of a pachinko machine 1 and a display 13 with a display portion 13a is incorporated in the center of the game panel 2. A plurality of pattern lines are displayed on the display portion 13a, the pattern lines being formed with plural types of patterns. A background can be displayed on the display 13 at the depth side of the patterns. A controller 24 performs variable display as if at least the background could be periodically scrolled and varied on the display portion 13a, and secularly changes the degree of impression of the background.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine having a display device capable of variably displaying symbols and backgrounds on a display screen.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as one type of gaming machine, a pachinko machine equipped with a variable display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols (numerical symbols) in a predetermined arrangement has been known.

[0003] In this kind of pachinko machine, according to the display symbol (stop symbol) when the variable display is stopped on the display device, a "special game state", which becomes a state advantageous to the player after the reach state, and a reach state. , "Reach state" that does not become a special game state after passing through, or does not go through the reach state, and
A “disengagement state” that does not become a special game state is generated. The stop symbols include a special game symbol for generating a special game state, a disconnect reach symbol for generating a disconnect reach, and a disconnect symbol for generating a disconnect state.

[0004] In the above-described pachinko machine, a display device based on a game situation that changes according to a player's operation satisfying a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball winning an operating port). In, the variable display of symbols is started. In addition, a stop symbol corresponding to the game situation is selected from the special game symbol (big hit symbol), the off-reach symbol, and the off symbol. Then, the variable display is stopped at the selected stop symbol. In this case, the stop symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (for example, “7”, “7”
The special game state described above is generated on condition that the big hit symbol such as “7” is required. More specifically,
The special winning opening is opened for a predetermined time, and when the special winning opening is opened, a large number of premium balls are paid out to the player by causing the special winning opening to win game balls.

By the way, in recent years, by controlling display of colorful identification symbols using a liquid crystal display or the like, the interest for a player has been improved. More specifically, not only the above-mentioned numerical symbols, but also those on which a background screen is displayed as if there is a scenery behind it have become known.

[0006]

However, in the above-mentioned prior art, the background screen is only stopped and displayed, or at best, as compared with the numerical symbol (which can constitute a big hit symbol or the like) which is subjected to the variable display control. In response to the fluctuation of the figures and the like, the scroll was only displayed slowly and fluctuating at a constant speed as if the scenery was changing. for that reason,
The presence of the background screen merely gave the player the impression of being beautiful.

[0007] Moreover, the fluctuation is periodic, and the player repeatedly views the same background screen repeatedly. Therefore, depending on the case, there is a possibility that the user may get tired of visually recognizing the background screen. In this regard, it has been difficult to say that the background screen in the related art is still sufficient in terms of dramatically improving the interest.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has as its object to provide a game machine such as a pachinko machine having a display device capable of variably displaying a design and a background on a display screen. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of dramatically improving.

[0009]

Means effective to achieve the above object will be described below. The operation and the like will be described as necessary.

Means 1. A gaming machine equipped with a display device capable of variably displaying a pattern and a background, wherein at least the background performs a fluctuation display as if scrolling periodically, and an impression of the background with respect to a player over time. A gaming machine characterized by providing display control means so as to change.

[0011] According to the above means, the symbol and the background can be variably displayed on the display device of the gaming machine. Then, the display control means performs a fluctuation display as if at least the background scrolls periodically. At the same time, the impression of the background to the player is changed over time. Therefore, the player can feel as if he / she is visually recognizing a different screen. Therefore, the degree of interest is increased, and even if the user continues to view the background, the user is less likely to get bored.

Means 2. A game machine provided with a display device capable of variably displaying a pattern and a background, wherein at least the background performs a fluctuation display as if scrolling periodically, and a display control for changing the coloring of the background with time. A gaming machine comprising means.

According to the above means, the background having the same contour is displayed at predetermined intervals. However, the coloring of the background changes with time, so that the player can visually recognize a different screen. You can feel the feeling of being. Therefore, the degree of interest is increased, and even if the user continues to view the background, the user is less likely to get bored. Furthermore, the number of data items related to the background is not significantly increased.

Means 3. A gaming machine provided with a display device capable of variably displaying a pattern and a background, wherein at least the background performs a fluctuating display as if the scroll fluctuates periodically, and the brightness, brightness, area, blur degree of the background, At least one of the position of the display target displayed on the background and the coloring
A game machine provided with display control means for changing one of them over time.

Means 4. The gaming machine according to any one of the above means 1 to 3, wherein the background is always displayed except for a predetermined case. According to the above means, since the background is almost always displayed, despite the relatively large number of opportunities to be viewed by the player,
The action of each of the above means is reliably achieved.

Means 5 A gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 4, wherein a period of the same aspect (colored aspect) is different depending on each aspect with respect to the background. According to the above means, the period of a certain (coloring) mode is relatively long and the period of another (coloring) mode is relatively short, so that the background can be sharpened.

Means 6. A gaming machine according to any one of the above means 1 to 5, wherein the game machine is returned to the initial mode after the specific mode is set for the background.

Means 7. In any one of the above means 1 to 6, a special game state generation for generating a special game state which is beneficial to a player is provided on condition that the symbol is in a specific stop mode. Machine.

Means 8 A gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein a reach game state effector for effecting a reach game state is provided at least in a stage before the symbol is in a specific stop mode.

Means 9 The gaming machine according to any one of the above means 1 to 8, wherein the background is displayed at least during a change in the symbol, or during the change and for a predetermined period before and after the change.

Means 10. The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein a demo screen is displayed on the condition that the symbol is kept in a non-variable state for a predetermined time.

Means 11. A gaming machine according to any one of the above means 1 to 10, wherein a displayed background is initialized based on a predetermined opportunity. According to the above means, when a predetermined opportunity occurs, the rear aspect has a rare value, and the player desires to see the rear aspect. Conversely, by visually recognizing the rear aspect, it can be grasped that a predetermined opportunity has not occurred. From these facts, it is possible to give the game contents a thickness.

Means 12. In the above means 11, the predetermined opportunity includes at least one of occurrence of a special gaming state, occurrence of a specific reach gaming state, and display of a demonstration screen.

Means 13. In any one of the means (1) to (12), based on a change in the aspect (coloring aspect) relating to the background, at least one of time, season, and weather is visually recognized as being changed. Machine.

Means 14. In any one of the above means 1 to 13, a gaming machine characterized by having the brightest contrast among a plurality of modes that are most frequently viewed (for example, in an initial state). According to the above means, the player can play the game in a relatively bright mood.

Means 15. A gaming machine according to any one of the above means 1 to 14, wherein a character corresponding to the aspect relating to the background is appropriately displayed and controlled on the background. According to the above means, the appearance of the character can give a sense of expectation that the game may have some influence, and the joy of seeing a character that is rarely seen can be enjoyed.

Means 16. In the above means 15, the game machine is characterized in that the character is displayed as a modification of a display target displayed on the background display.
According to the above means, the player who has noticed that the character is displayed as a modified example of the display object can enjoy a unique fun.

Means 17. The gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 16, wherein the symbol is displayed with higher priority than the background.

[0029]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, a pachinko game machine (hereinafter, referred to as a pachinko machine)
An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

As is well known, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame, and a front frame provided at a front portion of the outer frame and openable and closable on one side of the outer frame. A glass door frame is provided on the front side of the front frame so as to be freely opened and closed. The game board 2 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the front frame (in the back of the glass door frame and inside the outer frame). This game board 2 includes an inner rail, an outer rail, and the like.
The game balls 5 fired by the game ball firing device are guided to the upper portion of the game board 2. In addition, on the lower side of the glass door frame, a front decoration frame is provided on the front frame so as to be openable and closable, and the front decoration frame is provided with an upper tray. On the other hand, a lower tray is provided at a position lower than the upper tray at a lower portion of the front frame, and a handle constituting a game ball launching device is provided.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an operating port 3 and a special winning port 4. The operating port 3 includes a passage for the game ball 5, and a blade 6 is supported at the entrance of the passage so as to be openable and closable. A V zone is provided on the right side in the back of the special winning opening 4, and a winning passage is provided on the left side (not shown. The left and right sides may be reversed). Then, the game ball 5 that has won the special winning opening 4 is guided to a winning ball processing device (not shown) through one of the V zone and the winning passage. In addition, before the special winning opening 4, the shutter 1
1 is provided. The shutter 11 has a special winning opening 4
The large winning opening 4 is opened and closed by being actuated by the special winning opening solenoid 12 provided on the side of. More specifically, when the solenoid 12 is excited, the shutter 1 is turned on.
1 is tilted substantially horizontally, so that the special winning opening 4 is opened.
Further, when the solenoid 12 is de-energized,
The shutter 11 is in a substantially vertical state, whereby the special winning opening 4 is closed.

A special symbol display device (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”) 13 is incorporated in the center of the game board 2. The display device 13 includes a display unit (display screen) 13a composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD), on which a plurality of symbol rows are displayed. As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, three symbol rows of an upper symbol row 14, a middle symbol row 15 and a lower symbol row 16 are displayed as these symbol rows, but other numbers of symbol rows are displayed. May be displayed. In addition,
Although not shown in FIG. 2 and the like, a background screen described later is appropriately displayed on the display unit 13a.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 basically includes a plurality of symbols 17A to 17A.
17H and one type of a plurality of symbols 17K. Each of the symbols 17A to 17H is a symbol symbol DG1 to DG8 of various “dogs” and a numeric symbol N1 of “1” to “8”.
To N8. "1" ~
The number “8” indicates that the upper symbol row 14 is in descending order,
The lower symbol rows 15 and 16 are arranged in ascending order. More specifically, the symbol 17A is configured by a combination of a numeral symbol N1 of “1” and a symbol symbol DG1 of “Doberman”. The symbol 17B is a numeral symbol N2 of “2” and a symbol symbol DG2 of “Dachshund”.
The symbol 17C is a numeral symbol N3 of “3” and a symbol symbol DG3 of “poodle”, and the symbol 17D is a numeral symbol N4 of “4” and symbol symbols DG4 and 17E of an “old sheepdog”.
Is the figure N5 of "5" and the picture DG of "Tosa Inu"
5, symbol 17F is the numeral symbol N6 of "6" and "terrier"
Symbol DG6, symbol 17G is a numeral symbol N7 of "7" and symbol symbol DG7 of "bulldog", symbol 17H is "8"
Number pattern N8 and picture pattern DG of "St. Bernard"
Each of them is composed of eight combinations. These symbols 17A to 17H can be any of a big hit symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a miss symbol as special game symbols (these will be described later).

The symbol 17K is constituted by a "heart" mark and is arranged between the symbols 17A to 17H. Further, the symbol 17K can only be a detached symbol.

As shown in FIG. 4, each of the symbol rows 14-1
6, a symbol 17 is displayed on the near side of a grassland (background screen: also described later).
A to 17H and 17K are displayed as if they run from right to left.

In the display section 13a of the display device 13, the symbol fluctuation (rotation fluctuation) of each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operating port 3. In addition, one of a big hit symbol, a missing reach symbol, and a missing symbol is selected, and this is set as a stop symbol. The stop symbol is a symbol displayed when each symbol row 14 to 16 stops changing symbols. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation is
The upper symbol row 14, the lower symbol row 16, and the middle symbol row 15 are stopped in this order, but this is only an example and may be stopped in another order. When the lower symbol row 16 is stopped, there is a case where the lower symbol row 16 temporarily fluctuates at a higher speed than before and is suddenly stopped and displayed (so-called “slip”).

FIGS. 5 and 6 are diagrams showing a screen at the time of a big hit on the display unit 13a. As shown in the figure, the jackpot symbol is a symbol for generating a jackpot state as a special game state advantageous to the player after passing through the reach game state (reach state). Specifically, all the symbol rows 14
When the fluctuation of 16 is stopped, the combination of the displayed symbols 17A to 17H is a predetermined jackpot combination, that is, the symbols 17A to 17H of the same type are arranged along the jackpot lines L1 to L5. May be a combination of the symbols 17A to 17H. The symbol constituting this combination is a "big hit symbol".

In this embodiment, the left and right vertical lines L1,
L2 (see FIGS. 5A and 5B), a central vertical line L3
(See FIG. 6A), and two oblique lines L4 and L
5 (see FIG. 6B) constitutes the big hit line L (referred to as 5 lines). When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the big winning opening 4 is opened), and it becomes possible to obtain a jackpot advantageous to the player, that is, to acquire more prize balls.

As shown in FIGS. 7A to 7D,
The reach state refers to a state immediately before the jackpot (of course, the state may not reach the jackpot). In the reach state, the symbol fluctuation of the lower symbol row 16 is caused by the jackpot lines L1 to L1.
On L5, a state of stopping at the same type of symbol as the stopped symbol in the upper symbol row 14 is included. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 7A, the upper symbol row 14
And the lower symbol row 16 is stopped at the same symbol 17A,
The symbols 17 </ b> A to 17 </ b> H and 17 </ b> K in the middle symbol row 15 are in a state of still changing. In this case, the middle symbol row 1
The stop symbol on the jackpot line L1 of No. 5 is symbol 17
A jackpot condition is generated if A is required.

In the above-mentioned reach state, the symbol fluctuation of the middle symbol row 15 finally stops at the same type of symbol (big hit symbol) as the stopped symbols of both the upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16 and becomes a big hit state. In addition to the above, there is a pattern that stops with a different type of symbol (this is referred to as a "missing reach symbol") and does not enter the jackpot state (hereinafter, referred to as a "missing reach state"). Further, after the symbol change of the middle symbol row 15 is once stopped, all the symbol rows (or a part of the symbol row) change again, and thereafter the symbols 17A to 17H of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are changed.
The case where the 17K stops (also referred to as the re-reach reach) is also included.

In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. As a reach pattern,
In addition to the “normal reach” in which the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K in the middle symbol row 15 simply scroll, as shown in FIG. 5, “throat reach (see FIG. 7A)” in which throat is displayed as a character, as shown in FIG. "Log reach" (see FIG. 7 (b)), in which a log is displayed, "ice reach (see FIG. 7 (c)," in which ice is displayed on a background screen, and "girl reach" in which a girl is displayed as a character. (FIG. 7 (d)
Reference) is set. Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of “super reach” is started, the expected value at which the big hit state occurs (big hit expected value) is higher than in the case of “normal reach”.
Also, in the “super reach”, the jackpot expectation value differs depending on each reach pattern (for example, “girl reach” rather than “dorobo reach”)
Has higher jackpot expectation).

It has already been described that the symbol change of each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3, but the game ball 5 is further moved to the operation port 3 during the change display. When a prize is won, the corresponding variable display is performed after the current variable display ends. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be suspended is determined for each model of the pachinko machine.
In the present embodiment, the maximum number of suspensions is set to four, but this is not a limitation.

As shown in FIG. 1, in the display device 13, a light emitting diode (LE) is provided above the display portion 13a.
D) Hold lamps 18a, 18b, 18c, 18
d is incorporated. The number of the holding lamps 18a to 18d is the same as the maximum number of holdings described above (four in this case). The hold lamps 18a to 18d are turned on each time the variable display is held, and are turned off with the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold. In addition, various lamps for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the pachinko machine 1. These lamps change their lighting state (extinguishing, lighting, blinking, etc.) according to the progress of the game. further,
The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a speaker (not shown) that generates a sound effect according to the progress of the game.

In order to detect the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 that changes according to the operation of the player, in the present embodiment, the game board 2 includes an operation port switch 21, a V zone switch 22, and a count switch 23. Etc. are respectively attached. The operating port switch 21 is used to connect the operating port 3 of the game ball 5
Is detected, the switch 22 for the V zone turns the game ball 5
The count switch 23 detects the winning of the gaming ball 5 into the special winning opening 4 of the special winning opening 4 of the game ball 5.

In the present embodiment, each of the switches 21 to 23
Based on the detection result, the special winning opening solenoid 12, the display device 13 (display unit 13a), and the respective holding lamps 18a to 18
A control device 24 is provided to drive and control the d, the speaker, and the like. As shown in FIG. 8, the control device 24 includes a main substrate 61, a display device control substrate 62, and the like. The main board 61 is mounted in a board box (not shown) on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 in a sealed state. The display device control board 62 is incorporated in the display device 13.

The main board 61 of the control unit 24 includes a central processing unit (CPU), which is an arithmetic unit, a read-only memory (ROM) storing various control programs and the like, and a random access memory for storing various data and the like. (RA
M) (both not shown). In RAM,
A command buffer and a command counter are provided. The command buffer is a buffer for temporarily storing control data. The control data in the command buffer is updated by a display data creation process executed based on a predetermined trigger, and is output (transmitted) to the display device control board 62 and eventually to the display unit 13a by a timer interrupt process. The command counter is a counter indicating the number of control data transmitted to the display device control board 62 by the timer interrupt processing. The control data written in the command buffer is transmitted to the display device control board 62 one byte at a time by one timer interrupt process. The command counter indicates the number of the transmitted control data.

The RAM also has a random number counter for determining the occurrence of a jackpot. This random number counter is determined by random number update processing (for example, “0” to “1”).
99 "), for example, the count is updated every 2 ms. In the present embodiment, when the value of the random number counter is, for example, “7”, the game ball 5 wins the operating port 3 and it is detected by the operating port switch 21 (except for the maximum number of times of holding). ), The big hit state is generated.

The CPU, ROM, and RAM are connected to each other via a bus line. The bus line is
It is also connected to an input / output port (not shown) of the main board 61. This input / output port is connected to the image controller 7 of the display device control board 62 via a connector and a cable.
4 and the other input / output devices. Also, of course, the input / output ports of the main board 61 are connected to the working port switch 21 and the like via a connector. That is, the main board 61 of the control device 24 is connected to the display device control board 62 or another input / output device through the input / output port based on a winning signal or the like input through the input / output port from the operating port switch 21 or the like. (Including other substrates) by sending various operation commands such as control data to control each device.

The display device control board 62 includes a CPU 63 and a program RO in addition to the display unit 13a described above.
M64, work RAM 65, video RAM 66,
A character ROM 73 and an image controller 74 including an input / output port 75 are provided. The CPU 63 of the display device control board 62 controls the display of the display unit 13 a in accordance with the control data transmitted from the main board 61.
Is stored. Work RAM 65 stores work data used when the CPU 63 executes the program.

The video RAM 66 has a display unit 13a.
Is a memory for storing data to be displayed on the display unit 1 by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 66.
The display content of 3a is changed. Furthermore, the character RO
M73 is a symbol 17A to 17 displayed on the display unit 13a.
This is a memory for storing data such as H, 17K, background, and character. The image controller 74 includes the CPU 6
3. The timing of each of the video RAM 66 and the input / output port 75 is adjusted to intervene in the reading and writing of data, and the display data stored in the video RAM 66 is
The display is performed on the display unit 13a at a predetermined timing with reference to the character ROM 73.

Next, a characteristic portion of the present embodiment will be described.

In the present embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K and the background displayed on the display unit 13a of the display device 13 are displayed on a plurality of layers with different symbols, backgrounds, and the like, and are overlapped and watermarked. Thus, the display is controlled as one screen. Actually, as shown in the block diagram of FIG.
The AM 66 holds one screen of color image. The display data of the image held in the video RAM 66 is stored in the character ROM 73. After the image display data fetched from the character ROM 73 by the image controller 74 is once held in the video RAM 66, the display data is transferred to the scan data signal. The data is converted and sequentially output, and based on the data output signal, the color, luminance, and the like are controlled, and a predetermined symbol is displayed.

However, in this embodiment, the image held in the video RAM having the higher priority is the video R which has the lower priority.
It is controlled so that the image held in the AM is displayed in priority. Specifically, the video RAM 66 corresponding to the layers of the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K is set in advance so as to have a higher priority than the video RAM 66 corresponding to the background layer. Further, by a signal from the main board 61 connected to the image controller 74,
Not only the fluctuation / stop control of the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K, but also the fluctuation control of the background screen constituted by the layers related to the background is performed.

That is, in the present embodiment, the sky including clouds, trees, buildings,
The background display object that composes the landscape such as roads and meadows is symbol 1
Variable display control is performed in accordance with the variations of 7A to 17H and 17K. Here, as shown in FIG. 9, the background layer includes a morning background layer ML, a day background layer DL, and a night background layer NL having the same outline and different colors. These ML, DL, and NL are variably displayed based on the same image data and differ only in coloring.
That is, the morning background layer ML has a contrast as if the morning sun is shining, the daytime background layer DL has a contrast as if the brightest and warm afternoon is displayed, and the night background layer DL NL has the darkest contrast and each layer ML, DL, NL
(For example, half the length of the layer in FIGS. 9A to 9C) is displayed on the display unit 13a, and 1
It is going to go around.

In this embodiment, the daytime background layer DL is initially set (as an initial state) for the sake of contrast.
Is displayed. Then, the daytime background layer DL has 6 laps → the night background layer NL has 6 laps → the morning background layer M
L is displayed continuously and periodically, for example, 4 rounds → return to the original state (daytime background layer DL). Therefore, once the fluctuation starts,
Until it returns to the original state again (16 laps = 1 cycle time), 34 seconds x 6 + 34 seconds x 6 + 34 seconds x
4 = 544 seconds.

Further, in the present embodiment, the background screen to be displayed is reset to the initial state (the initial state of the daytime background layer DL) on a predetermined occasion. The predetermined opportunity includes occurrence of a jackpot state, occurrence of a specific reach state (for example, log reach, ice reach), display of a demonstration screen, and the like. The demo screen is displayed when the power is turned on and when the symbol 17
This is a screen that is displayed on the display unit 13a and has little relation to the game, on condition that the non-fluctuation states of A to 17H and 17K continue for a predetermined time.

In addition, in this embodiment, a character is appropriately displayed on the background screen. As a character, a dugong character JC in which the cloud is transformed into a dugong as shown in FIGS.
The shark character SC in which the cloud is transformed into a shark as shown in (c) and (d), and the tree is a sushi chef as shown in FIGS. 10 (e) and (f) (herein referred to as “Gensan” for convenience). Source character GC transformed to ()), FIGS. 10 (g) and (h).
The Kanna-chan character KC whose tree has been transformed into a girl helping a sushi restaurant (herein referred to as “Kanna-chan” for convenience) as shown in FIG. A UFO character UC and a dorobo character DC composed of a dorobo picture as shown in FIG. 10 (j) are prepared. Then, these characters are displayed on the display unit 13a at predetermined timings as appropriate as the background screen is scrolled.

Next, a specific display mode relating to the background screen in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. However, for convenience of description (for convenience of display), FIGS. 12 to 16 are shown without providing a difference in contrast (without distinguishing between morning, daytime, and night in the drawings). First, the control device 24
Initially, as shown in FIG. 12, the source character GC and the shark character SC are added to the daytime background layer DL.
Is displayed while scrolling is displayed. Then, after the layer DL makes two laps, on the third lap in the daytime, as shown in FIG. 13, the scroll fluctuation display is performed with the kanna-chan character KC and the shark character SC displayed on the daytime background layer DL. .

Subsequently, on the fourth lap of the day, as shown in FIG. 14, the source character G is added to the daytime background layer DL.
In the state where C, the shark character SC, and the UFO character UC are displayed, scroll display is performed. further,
On the fifth lap of the day, as shown in FIG. 15, the scrolling display is performed with the source character GC and the dugong character JC displayed on the daytime background layer DL. Further, on the sixth lap of the day, as shown in FIG. 12 again, the scroll variation display is performed with the source character GC and the shark character SC displayed on the daytime background layer DL.

After the daytime background layer DL has made six rounds in this way, the control device 24 changes the coloring and displays the source character GC and the shark character SC on the nighttime background layer NL. To display the scrolling change.
Then, after the layer NL makes three laps, on the fourth lap of the night, as shown in FIG. 16, the scroll variation display is performed in a state where the Kanna-chan character KC, the dugong character JC, and the dorobot character DC are displayed. Then, on the fifth lap of the night, as shown in FIG. 15, the scrolling display is performed with the source character GC and the dugong character JC displayed on the night background layer NL. Further, on the sixth lap of the night, as shown in FIG. 12, the scroll variation display is performed with the source character GC and the shark character SC displayed on the night background layer DL.

After the night background layer NL has been rotated six times in this way, the control device 24 changes the coloring and displays the source character GC and the shark character SC on the morning background layer ML. To display the scrolling change.
Further, on the second lap in the morning, as shown in FIG.
In the morning background layer DL, the scroll variation display is performed with the source character GC, the shark character SC, and the UFO character UC displayed. On the third lap in the morning, as shown in FIG. 13, scroll variation display is performed with the Kanna-chan character KC and the shark character SC displayed on the morning background layer ML. Then, on the fourth lap in the morning, as shown in FIG. 12 again, scroll variation display is performed with the source character GC and the shark character SC displayed on the morning background layer ML.

As described above, the control device 24 continuously and repeatedly executes the above-described background screen display control except when a predetermined trigger occurs. Further, when the predetermined opportunity occurs, after the display of the jackpot state, the specific reach state (for example, log reach, ice reach), and the demonstration screen is completed, the background screen displayed is changed to the initial state ( (The initial state of the daytime background layer DL).

Next, the operation and effect of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17H,
17K and the background screen can be variably displayed. Then, the fluctuation display is performed as if the background scrolled periodically. At the same time, the coloring of the background is changed over time. Therefore, a background having a similar contour is displayed in each cycle, but since the background is different in color over time, the player feels as if he / she is visually recognizing a different screen. As a result, it becomes more interesting, and it is hard to get tired even if you continue to view the background screen,
Dramatic improvement in interest can be achieved. Furthermore, since it is only necessary to change the coloring, the number of data on the background screen does not significantly increase. As a result, control can be simplified.

In particular, since the background screen is always displayed continuously except when a predetermined trigger occurs, there are relatively many opportunities to be visually recognized by the player.
Under such circumstances, the above-described effects can be reliably achieved.

Further, in the present embodiment, based on the change in the coloring, it can be visually recognized as if the time has changed in the order of day, night, and morning. As a result, a kind of story is imparted to the background screen, and the interest is further improved.

Further, in this embodiment, the period of the same coloring mode is different depending on each coloring mode. More specifically, while the period during which the day screen is displayed and the period during which the night screen is displayed are each 204 seconds,
The period in which the morning screen is displayed is relatively short at 136 seconds.
Therefore, it is possible to make the background sharp. Further, the display according to the actual condition can be performed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, after the fourth lap in the morning is displayed, the first coloring mode of the day, which is the initial coloring mode, is displayed.
You will be returned to the screen on the lap. Therefore, the display control of the background screen is given persistence.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the displayed background screen is initialized based on a predetermined opportunity. Therefore,
When a predetermined trigger occurs, a rare value is generated in the coloring mode on the rear side (the morning background screen in the present embodiment) and the character displayed at the time of the coloring mode, and the rear side of the character is displayed to the player. A desire to see the coloring mode and the character may occur. Conversely, by visually recognizing the coloring mode and the character on the rear side, it can be grasped that a predetermined trigger has not occurred for a predetermined time or more. From these facts, it is possible to give the game content a further thickness, and thus to spur the interest.

Further, in the present embodiment, the coloring mode having the brightest contrast among a plurality of coloring modes is adopted as the coloring mode most frequently viewed (for example, in the initial state). . That is, the day screen was first displayed. As a result, the player, particularly the player who started the game from the first in the morning, can play the game with a relatively bright mood.

In addition, in the present embodiment, display control is appropriately performed on the background of the character corresponding to the coloring.
Therefore, the appearance of each character may have a sense of expectation that the game may have some effect. As a result, the interest can be further improved. Also,
In combination with the above-mentioned effects, it is possible to enjoy the pleasure of seeing a character that is rarely seen (for example, a UFO character UC or a thrashing character DC).

Particularly, in the present embodiment, among the characters, the shark character SC, the dugong character JC, the Gensan character GC, and the Kanna-chan character KC are display objects (clouds and trees) displayed on the background.
Is displayed as a modified example of. Therefore, the player who has noticed that the characters SC, JC, GC, and KC are displayed as modified examples of the display objects can enjoy a unique fun, and further improve the interest. it can.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the above embodiment, and may be implemented as follows, for example.

(A) In the above embodiment, the background such as the grassland is displayed on the display unit 13a. However, any background such as the sea, the universe, the sky, and the house may be displayed.

(B) In the above embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17A
As 7H, a combination of the picture (character) patterns DG1 to DG8 and the number patterns N1 to N8 is adopted, but only the picture pattern may be used or only the number pattern may be used. Further, design factors other than the embodiment, such as combinations of other graphic designs, may be combined. Further, three or more design factors may be combined.

(C) In the above embodiment, the morning, day, and night scenery is created by changing the coloring.
In addition, a change in time (minutes / seconds, hours) different from morning, day, night and night, a change in season (spring, summer, autumn and winter), or a change in weather (clear rain, cloudy snow, etc.) may be produced. .

(D) In the above embodiment, each layer DL,
The NL and the ML are scrolled by day: 6 laps → night: 6 laps → morning: 4 laps, respectively.

(E) The scroll fluctuating speed may be varied according to each coloring mode. For example, in the case where a character with a high premierity (the UFO character UC or the thrashing character DC) occurs at that time, the scroll fluctuation speed may be set lower than before. By doing so, the player can visually recognize the character carefully, and can have a thrilling feeling that something will happen.

(F) As the display device 13, a CRT, a dot matrix, an LED, an electroluminescence (EL), a fluorescent display tube or the like may be used in addition to the liquid crystal display described above.

(G) In the above embodiment, although not particularly mentioned, the symbols 17A to 17A are selected according to the color of the background.
The coloring mode of H and 17K may be made different.
For example, when the night background layer NL is displayed,
Brighten the colors of the patterns 17A to 17H and 17K (whitish)
You may do it. By doing so, symbol 1
7A to 17H and 17K can be easily viewed,
You can concentrate on the game. Also, in some cases,
It is possible to feel as if playing with another pachinko machine 1.

(H) The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a different type from the above embodiment. For example, the pachinko machine may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state on condition that a game ball is won in a predetermined area after a big hit symbol is displayed. In addition to pachinko machines,
It can also be implemented as various types of gaming machines such as arepaches, sparrows, and slot machines. In addition, the slot machine,
For example, the symbol is changed by operating the operation lever in a state where a coin is inserted and the symbol effective line is determined,
This is a well-known pattern in which a symbol is stopped and determined by operating a stop button or the like. Therefore, the basic concept of the slot machine is as follows.
The symbol change is started due to the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the symbol change is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses, The slot machine includes special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol.

(I) Further, the present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine capable of executing a probability variation mode or a time reduction mode.

(J) In the case where the predetermined trigger does not occur for a predetermined period or more (for example, after three cycles), a character having a very high premiere may be displayed on the background screen. By adopting such a configuration, in addition to a matter of occurrence of a big hit, which is of most interest to the player, fun is increased, so that it is possible to further improve interest.

(K) On a separate occasion, the background may be changed at least temporarily (for example,
Such as smoke coming out of the chimney of the house).

(1) Further, the change may be adopted as a reach announcement or a jackpot announcement. With such a configuration, the player can visually recognize the background screen more carefully, and can further improve the interest.

(M) In the above embodiment, the occurrence of a jackpot state, the occurrence of a specific reach state (for example, log reach, ice reach), and the display of a demonstration screen have been described as predetermined triggers. At least one may be excluded from the predetermined opportunity.

In addition to the specific reach state,
It may be reset when any of the reach states occur.

(N) In the above embodiment, the coloration is changed so that the impression of the background with respect to the player changes with time. However, the background luminance, lightness, area, blur, and background The impression may be changed over time by appropriately changing the position and size of the display target to be displayed.

[0089]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine provided with a display device capable of variably displaying a symbol related to a game, an excellent effect that an amusement can be dramatically improved can be achieved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to one embodiment.

FIGS. 2A and 2B are schematic diagrams each showing an example of a display state of a display unit.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating types of symbols that can be displayed on a display unit.

FIGS. 4A and 4B are diagrams showing a state of change of a symbol row in a display unit.

5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating a jackpot line and a jackpot state in a display unit.

6A and 6B are diagrams showing a jackpot line and a jackpot state in the display unit.

7 (a) is a diagram showing a thief reach state on the display unit, FIG. 7 (b) is a diagram showing a log reach state, FIG. 7 (c) is a diagram showing an ice reach state, and FIG. It is a figure showing a girl reach state.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a control device.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing each background layer in the morning, day, and night.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for introducing a character displayed on a background.

FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the coloration of the background and the presence / absence of display of a character with the passage of time.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a background layer in each cycle.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a background layer in each cycle.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a background layer in each cycle.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a background layer in each cycle.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a background layer in each cycle.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Operation opening, 4 ... Big winning opening, 5 ... Gaming ball, 13 ... Display device, 13a ... Display part, 1
4 ... upper symbol row, 15 ... middle symbol row, 16 ... lower symbol row, 17
A to 17H, 17K: design, 24: control device, ML: morning background layer, DL: daytime background layer, NL: night background layer.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine comprising a display device capable of variably displaying a symbol and a background, wherein at least the background is displayed in a fluctuating manner as if the scroll fluctuates periodically. A gaming machine provided with display control means so that an impression changes over time.