JP2000300761A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the interest to a pattern game by switching the display screen of a variable display part to a continuous screen under a prescribed condition to display a secondary pattern on the continuous screen, and also adding the secondary pattern to generate an additional value when the addition number reaches a prescribed number. SOLUTION: The game processing part 31 of a game machine has a random number generation part 32, which generates a continuous game random number and a discontinuous game random number when a prescribed condition is satisfied during a game. When the continuous game random number is generated, continuous patterns are neatly displayed on three vertical, horizontal or oblique display elements of a variable display part 41 by a game display part 34, and the display screen of the variable display part 41 is then switched to a continuous screen. A secondary pattern is displayed on the first display area of the continuous screen, and the secondary pattern is moved from the first display area to the second display area of the continuous screen and displayed thereon. The secondary pattern is added every kind, and when the addition number of the secondary patterns of the same kind reaches a prescribed number, an additional value of opening a bit hit prize port is generated.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is designed such that when predetermined conditions are satisfied, a pattern game is played on a variable display section provided on a game board, and an added value is generated when a special prize design is completed in the pattern game. Related to gaming machines.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional gaming machine, for example, when a gaming ball wins a winning opening provided on a game board surface, a variable liquid crystal screen in which three display elements are arranged in a matrix of vertical and horizontal directions. A pattern game is started on the display unit, and in the pattern game, when three special prize symbols (for example, the number “7”) are aligned vertically and horizontally or diagonally, a large winning opening provided on the game board surface is also determined a predetermined number of times ( (For example, 16 times) opening and closing are repeated so that a special prize state advantageous to the player is generated.

In such a pattern game, the pattern displayed on each display element is changed for each pattern game,
Picture games are not monotonous. In addition, during a period from the occurrence of the special prize state to the occurrence of the next special prize state, under a predetermined condition, a reach state in which other symbols are aligned except for one symbol is performed, so that the player can receive the special prize. The player does not lose interest in the picture game by expecting the occurrence of the state.

[0004]

However, in such a conventional technique, the reach state is produced so that the pattern game does not become monotonous, but the pattern displayed on each display element changes. Aside from being in the reach state or non-reach state, the player is tired of seeing the display state because they are merely looking at the same display state repeatedly. there were.

In order to prevent the player from getting tired of the display state, for example, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H10-295894,
When the reach state is reached, the screen of the variable display switches,
A battle game in which a hero character and a monster character appear and compete against each other is displayed on the switched screen, and a prize state occurs when the hero character wins in the battle game.

However, according to the technique disclosed in the publication, the probability of occurrence of a special prize state is set to, for example, 1/250.
In a match game, the probability that the hero character wins is extremely low, and in the match game, the player repeatedly looks at the scene in which the hero character loses, and while losing the expectation of the occurrence of the special prize state, feeling frustrated There was a problem that the interest in the pattern game was reduced as it was amplified.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems of the prior art. Under a predetermined condition, the display screen of the variable display section is switched to a continuous screen, and a secondary symbol is displayed on the continuous screen. Is displayed, the pattern game is not monotonous, the secondary symbols are added, and when the number of additions reaches a predetermined number, the added value is generated, so that the added value is reliably approached. It is another object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing interest in a pattern game.

[0008]

The gist of the present invention to achieve the above object resides in the following inventions. [1] When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a pattern game is performed on the variable display section (41) provided on the game board surface (11). A gaming machine in which a large winning opening provided in (11) is opened a predetermined number of times, the gaming machine having a game processing section (31), a game display section (34), and a random number generation section (32). The variable display unit (41) is configured by arranging three display elements in a matrix of length and width, and the random number generation unit (32), when the predetermined condition is satisfied, a continuous game random number and a non-continuous game random number The game display unit (34) includes a random number generation unit (3).
2) displays a primary symbol on the variable display unit (41) when the discontinuous game random number is generated, and displays the variable symbol on the variable display unit when the random number generation unit (32) generates the continuous game random number. The display pattern of the variable display unit (41) is switched to the continuous screen, and the display screen is switched to the continuous screen, and is displayed in the first display area of the continuous screen. One secondary symbol is displayed from two or more types of secondary symbols, and the secondary symbol is displayed on the first screen of the continuation screen.
Display means for moving from the display area to the second display area for display, wherein the game processing section (31) adds the secondary symbols for each type, and adds the secondary symbols of the same type to each other. A game machine having a value generating means for generating an added value that the large winning opening is opened by the number of times corresponding to the type of the secondary symbol, when the number reaches a predetermined number.

Next, the operation of the invention described in each of the above items will be described. In one configuration of the present invention, under predetermined conditions, the display screen of the variable display section (41) is switched to a continuous screen to display a secondary symbol, the secondary symbols to be displayed are added, and the added number is added. When a predetermined number is reached, an added value is generated.

That is, when the random number generation section (32) generates discontinuous game random numbers, a primary symbol is displayed on the variable display section (41). The primary symbol also includes a special prize symbol, and when the special prize symbols are aligned, added value is generated.

On the other hand, when the random number generation section (32) generates a continuous game random number, a continuation symbol is displayed on the variable display section (41). The continuous symbol may be any symbol as long as it can be distinguished from other primary symbols.

When the continuous symbol is displayed, the variable display section (4)
The display screen of 1) is switched to the continuous screen. Then, the secondary symbol is displayed on the continuation screen. The game processing unit (31)
The displayed secondary symbols are added, and when the number of added secondary symbols reaches a predetermined number, an added value is generated.

By adding the secondary symbols displayed on the continuation screen, the display of the secondary symbols is not a mere production with a change in the eyes, but a substantial value that the secondary symbols steadily approach when an added value is generated. Each time the secondary symbol is displayed, the interest of the player will inevitably increase, and even if the period until added value is long, the player will be tired of the pattern game during that time Never.

In another configuration of the present invention, two or more types of secondary symbols are displayed so as to generate an added value according to the type of secondary symbol.

[0015] That is, the game processing section (31) adds secondary symbols for each type, and when the number of added secondary symbols of the same type reaches a predetermined number, the game processing section (31) according to the type of secondary symbol. Generate added value. As a result, when the continuous symbol is displayed, the player has high expectation that a secondary symbol of a type that generates a high added value is displayed on the continuation screen, but a low added value is generated. Even if the type of secondary symbol is displayed, if the number of additions of the type of secondary symbol reaches a predetermined number, some added value is generated,
Since the player gradually gains an advantage, the player does not lose interest in the pattern game.

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, after the secondary symbol is displayed in the first display area of the continuation screen, the secondary symbol is moved to and displayed in the second display area of the continuation screen. It is.

That is, in the picture game, the added secondary symbols are arranged and displayed in the second display area, so that the secondary symbol displayed in the second display area is obtained. Can be realized by the player, and the player can easily judge how many new secondary symbols are added to the number of added secondary symbols to reach the predetermined number. Since the pattern game is performed while being aware of the display of the secondary symbol, the interest in the pattern game does not need to be reduced.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the secondary symbol is displayed as follows. That is, first, the treasure association symbol is displayed on the continuation screen. At this time, the secondary symbol is hidden in the treasure association symbol (treasure box symbol, which is an example of the treasure association symbol). Thereafter, the lid of the treasure box symbol is opened, and the secondary symbol is displayed so as to be taken out of the treasure symbol.

On the continuation screen, the secondary symbol does not appear immediately, but the secondary symbol appears from the treasure association symbol and is indirectly displayed. The player is interested in whether or not the next symbol is included, and can enhance the playability.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, added value is generated when the number of secondary symbols related to the loss reaches a predetermined number. As a result, even if it is a secondary symbol related to the loss, the secondary symbol related to the loss is added, thereby approaching the occurrence of some added value, so that a game performed on the continuation screen has some substantial value. In addition, the player can keep motivated to generate added value and maintain the concentration on the pattern game.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, when an added value is generated, a secondary symbol of a type not related to the generation of the added value is continuously displayed.

As a result, it is possible to continuously generate added value without wasting an extra secondary symbol, which is not related to the generation of added value, so to speak. Motivation increases. In addition, when the player acquires the added value, and the secondary symbol that is not related to the generation of the added value is displayed in the second display area when the player finishes the game, the gaming machine is a game player. It is attractive to other players to be selected as targets and can increase customer attraction.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, added value is generated when the total number of added secondary symbols of the same type reaches a predetermined number.

As a result, even when the number of secondary symbols to be displayed varies, the total number of secondary symbols increases, and the total number eventually reaches a predetermined number. Even if the symbols are not the same type, they are not wasted at all, and each time a secondary symbol is displayed, the possibility of generating added value gradually increases regardless of the type of the secondary symbol, Players' motivation for the outbreak increases.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, when a continuous design is displayed on three display elements in the vertical, horizontal, or oblique directions of the variable display section (41), the screen is switched to a continuous screen. The difference in the degree of added value is the difference in the number of times a large winning opening is opened.

By simply displaying one or two continuation symbols on the variable display section (41), the screen is not switched to the continuation screen. You will expect to see the continuation symbols.

Also, if the number of times of opening the large winning opening is appropriately set, for example, from 1 to 16 according to the type of the secondary symbol, the player will be able to open the large number of opening types as many as possible. It is expected that secondary symbols will be displayed, and the type of secondary symbols displayed will be of great interest.

In the case of a gaming machine in which a large winning prize slot is opened 16 times when a special prize symbol is completed, a jackpot state (special prize state) is generated. When the number of additions of the secondary symbol reaches a predetermined number, the same added value is generated, and the secondary symbol is displayed so that the large winning opening is opened once and the number of balls held is not reduced. This causes various added values from the small hit state to the big win state in which the large winning opening is opened 16 times to greatly increase the number of possessed balls.

[0029]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Each drawing shows an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, at the center of the game board surface 11 of the gaming machine, a central role of a first-type pachinko game machine, which is a seven machine, is provided. The central accessory has a variable display section 41 and a reserved ball display section 42.
The variable display section 41 is formed by arranging three display elements vertically and horizontally in a matrix shape, and adding a special prize design to the three display elements vertically and horizontally or diagonally as "777" adds value (special prize state). Is generated, and is made of liquid crystal.

Each display element of the variable display section 41 displays a primary symbol including a special prize symbol (for example, a numeral "7") and a continuous symbol (for example, an alphabet "F").
As the continuous design, for example, a playing card design (for example,
"Heart mark"), the characters "lucky" or the kanji "tsugu".

Below the variable display section 41, a start winning port 50 which is a start chucker is provided. The start winning opening 50 is a chucker for operating the variable display section 41 when the start winning detection switch 25 detects a winning ball winning there.
This is a predetermined condition for starting a picture game.

An attacker (large winning opening) is provided below the starting winning opening. The attacker has a movable plate 21 that opens and closes in the front-rear direction. For example, the patterns on the variable display section 41 are aligned (in the special winning state). This is a hit ball prize winning device that repeats opening and closing a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) when a special value is generated. The attacker has a solenoid 22 for driving the movable plate 21 to open and close, a winning counter 23 for counting winning balls, and a winning detection switch 24 for detecting winning balls.

On the left and right sides of the variable display section 41, there are arranged normal winning ports 12 for paying out a predetermined number of pachinko balls when the pachinko balls enter. The payout of pachinko balls is performed by award ball payout means (infinite counter). The prize ball payout means includes a prize ball payout counter 26, a payout setting means 27, and a calculation means 28.
Consists of

An upper plate 13 is provided below the game board 11 for storing the paid-out pachinko balls and sending the pachinko balls to a ball launching device (not shown). A handle 15 for adjusting the operation of the ball launching device to hit the pachinko balls stored in the upper plate 13 into the game board surface is provided at a lower right portion of the gaming machine.

Next to the handle 15, when the pachinko balls are filled in the upper plate 13, the pachinko balls are flown and stored, or when the game is stopped, the pachinko balls remaining in the upper plate 13 are lowered. The lower plate 14 is provided.

The control unit of the gaming machine includes a game processing unit 31, a random number generation unit 32, a symbol random number generation unit 33, and a display processing unit 3.
Four.

The random number generation unit 32 generates a continuous game random number and a non-continuous game random number by winning a game ball in the starting winning opening 50. Non-continuous game random numbers include 3 like "777".
A prize random number in which a prize state where all the symbols are aligned, for example,
A reach random number in which a reach state in which two symbols are aligned except for one symbol such as “77 □” and a lost random number in which two or more symbols are not aligned are included.

The symbol random number generation section 33 generates a symbol random number based on the discontinuous game random numbers (prize random number, reach random number or loss random number) generated by the random number generation section 32, and the display processing section 34 generates the symbol random number. The symbol information is read from the ROM, converted into display information, and sent to the variable display unit 41. Thereby, the variable display unit 41 displays the special prize state, the reach state, or the loss state.

The symbol random number generation unit 33 generates symbol random numbers based on the continuous game random numbers generated by the random number generation unit 32, and the display processing unit 34 converts symbol information related to the symbol random numbers into R.
The information is read from the OM, converted into display information, and sent to the variable display unit 41. As a result, as shown in FIG. 4, the variable display unit 41 switches the display screen to the continuation screen, displays the treasure association symbol, which is a treasure chest symbol, in the first display area (central part) of the continuation screen, and then displays the treasure box. Taking out secondary designs (treasure designs such as diamond designs, pearl designs, coral designs, gold coin designs, silver coin designs, etc.) from the designs, and moving these secondary designs that are treasure designs to the second display area (upper corner) To display.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the second display area, secondary symbols are arranged and displayed for each type. As shown in FIG. 6, there is a secondary symbol related to the loss of the treasure box symbol displayed in an empty state (empty treasure box symbol).

When a secondary symbol is displayed, the game processing section 31 adds the secondary symbol for each type, and adds a predetermined number (five) for each type of the secondary symbol. Is determined, and the total number of added numbers for each type of secondary symbol is calculated, and it is determined whether the total number has reached a predetermined number (five).

When the number of added secondary symbols or the total number reaches a predetermined number, a predetermined added value is generated as shown below.

That is, when the number of secondary symbols (empty treasure chest symbols) related to the loss reaches five, an added value of "one round" is generated. When the number of the silver coin symbol and the coral symbol reaches five, an added value of "5 rounds" is generated. further,
"8 rounds" when 5 gold coins and pearls are reached
Value added. In addition, the diamond design is 5
When the number is reached, "16 rounds" of added value are generated.

"One round" means that the attacker (large winning opening) is opened once to be in a small hit state and the player can increase the number of balls a little, and "5 rounds" to "8 rounds" The attacker is released three to eight times to be in the middle hit state, which means that the player can increase the number of possessed balls to some extent. In the "16 round", the large hit state is reached, and the player greatly increases the possessed ball. It means that it can be increased.

As the added value, “probability UP”, “time reduction 50” or “time reduction 100” may be provided in addition to the number of rounds described above. Needless to say, these added values correspond to the types of secondary symbols.

Here, the “probability UP” indicates that the probability of occurrence of the special prize state increases, for example, the probability 1 /
It means that 350 increases to 1/100. "Time saving 5
"0" is the variable display 41 of the small digital display (not shown).
Refers to a time-saving mode in which rotation stops in a short time up to 50 times. “Time reduction 100” means that the variable display unit 41
It means that it becomes a time saving mode until 0 times.

Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, in the pattern game, it is repeatedly determined whether or not the game ball has won the starting winning opening (step S301). When the game ball has won the starting winning opening (step S301: Y), the random number generation unit 32 generates a random number (step S302), and the game processing unit 31
It is determined whether the generated random number is a continuous game random number or a discontinuous game random number (step S303). If it is a continuous game random number (step S303: Y), the variable display unit 4
1, three continuous symbols (alphabet "F") are displayed in the vertical and horizontal or diagonal directions.
The display screen of No. 1 is switched to the continuation screen, and the first
A treasure chest symbol is displayed in the display area (center). At this time, the secondary symbol is hidden, as in the treasure chest symbol. Next, a secondary symbol is extracted from the treasure box symbol and displayed (step S304). The secondary symbol displayed in the first display area of the continuation screen moves to the second display area and is displayed. At this time, the secondary symbols are arranged for each type.

The game processing section 31 adds secondary symbols for each type (n1 = n1 + 1, n2 = n2 + 1,..., Nk = n).
k + 1) (step S305), it is determined whether the number of additions (n1, n2,..., nk) of the secondary symbols for each type has reached a predetermined number (n1> = 5, n2> = 5,. = 5)
(Step S306).

If the number of added secondary symbols has reached a predetermined number in any of the types (step S306: Y),
An added value is generated according to the type of the secondary symbol (step S)
308), a large winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times (step S)
309). If the total number of secondary symbols has reached the predetermined number (n1 + n2 +,..., + Nk> = 5), an added value is generated accordingly (step S308), and the large winning opening is also opened a predetermined number of times (step S308). S309).

On the other hand, in step S303, if the random number is not a continuous game random number (step S303: N), a normal pattern game is performed in the variable display section 41, and if the random number is a special random number (step S310: Y), the variable display section is selected. The special prize symbols are displayed together on the display screen 41 (step S31).
1), a large winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times (16 times) (step S312).

On the other hand, if it is not a special random number (step S3
10: N), the reach state and the loss state are displayed on the display screen of the variable display unit 41 (step S31).
3).

In the above embodiment, when three continuous symbols ("F" in the alphabet) are aligned vertically and horizontally or diagonally, the display screen is switched to the continuous image and the secondary symbol is displayed. However, when one continuous symbol is displayed on one display element, the display screen may be switched to the continuous screen and a secondary symbol may be displayed.

Although the treasure box symbol is shown as the treasure association symbol, it goes without saying that the treasure association symbol is not limited to the treasure box symbol. Generally, if the secondary design to be associated is different, the treasure association design is also different. On the other hand, the treasure association design only needs to be able to associate a secondary design, and even if it is the same secondary design,
The treasure association design may be different.

A specific example in which the treasure association symbol is different when the secondary symbol to be associated is different is as follows.
The treasure association symbol becomes a treasure symbol. In this specific example, when the screen is switched to the continuation screen, each character symbol constituting the Seven Lucky Gods is hidden by the sail of the treasure boat symbol, and thereafter, one character symbol constituting the Seven Lucky Gods is displayed so as to appear. .

In a similar example, if the secondary symbol is a scroll or a treasure, the treasure association symbol is a treasure hall symbol. In this specific example, when the screen is switched to the continuation screen, the scroll design and the treasure sword design are hidden in the treasure hall design, and then the door of the treasure hall design is opened, and a secondary design such as a scroll design appears. Will be displayed.

Further, if a similar specific example is shown, for example, if the secondary symbol is a large format or an oval, the treasure association symbol is a hammer symbol of a hammer. In this specific example, when switched to the continuation screen, the large format design and the oval design are hidden in the gavel symbol of the launch, and then when the gavel of the launch is shaken, the secondary design such as the large format design from the gavel design of the launch Is displayed as appears.

On the other hand, as a specific example, even if the secondary design is the same secondary design, when the secondary design is a gold nugget design, the treasure association design may be a treasure box design or a safe design. There may be. In this specific example, when the screen is switched to the continuation screen, for example, the bullion symbol is hidden in, for example, a safe symbol, and then, when the door of the safe symbol is opened, the bullion symbol ( (Secondary design) appears.

Further, the treasure association symbol (treasure box symbol) is displayed only once when the display screen is switched to the continuous symbol. For example, when the secondary symbol is a gold coin symbol, the treasure symbol is associated with a gold coin. Two or more treasure associative symbols may be displayed continuously, such as a vase symbol and a treasure pond symbol. In this case, when switching to the continuous design, the treasure pond design is displayed,
Next, a vase symbol is displayed from the treasure pond symbol, and then a gold coin symbol is displayed from the vase symbol.

Furthermore, an empty treasure box symbol is shown as a secondary symbol related to the loss, but it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to this. In other words, it suffices if the secondary design is clearly a loss, for example, if the secondary design is the Seven Lucky Gods symbol, and if the non-Seven Lucky God character design that emerges from the sail of the Treasure Boat design, the non-Seven Lucky God character The design becomes the secondary design related to the loss. In this case, if the number of additions of the non-Seven Lucky God character designs reaches a predetermined number, a predetermined added value may be generated.

Further, secondary designs (diamond designs, etc.)
When the number of additions reaches a predetermined number (five), an added value is generated, but the predetermined number is not limited to five. For example,
If the secondary symbol is the Seven Lucky Gods symbol, the predetermined number is 7, and when the number of additions of the Seven Lucky God symbols reaches seven, an added value is generated. Further, it goes without saying that the predetermined number of secondary symbols may be different depending on the type of secondary symbol.

Further, although a plurality of secondary symbols are provided, only one secondary symbol may be provided. Also, a treasure chest symbol, which is an example of a treasure association symbol, is displayed on the continuation screen, and then a secondary symbol is taken out of the treasure chest symbol, but the secondary symbol is directly displayed on the continuation screen. Is also good.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine. However, the present invention may be applied to a slot machine and other game machines for performing a picture game on the variable display section 41.

[0063]

As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the screen is switched to the continuation screen when the continuation symbols are displayed on the three display elements in the vertical, horizontal, or diagonal directions of the variable display section. And the difference in value added is
Since the difference between the number of times the large winning opening is opened, the player
In the same way that the special prize symbols are aligned, the continuous symbols are expected to be aligned, and the player is expected to display the type of secondary symbol related to the number of times of opening as much as possible, and is displayed. Interest in the types of secondary symbols.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a view showing a display mode of a continuation screen of the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a display mode of a continuation screen of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a view showing a display mode of a continuation screen of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Game board surface 12 ... Winning opening 13 ... Upper plate 14 ... Lower plate 15 ... Handle 21 ... Movable plate 22 ... Solenoid 23 ... Winning counter 24 ... Winning detection switch 25 ... Start winning detection switch 26 ... Winning ball payout counter 27 ... Payout setting means 28 ... Calculation means 31 ... Game processing section 32 ... Random number generation section 33 ... Symbol random number generation section 34 ... Display processing section 41 ... Variable display section 42 ... Reserved ball display section 50 ... Start winning port

Claims (1)

[Claims] When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a picture game is played on a variable display section provided on the game board, and when a special prize design is prepared in the picture game, an added value is generated and the game is provided on the game board. A gaming machine in which a large winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, comprising a game processing unit, a game display unit, and a random number generation unit, wherein the variable display unit has three display elements each having a vertical and horizontal matrix shape. The random number generation unit has a generation unit that generates a continuous game random number and a discontinuous game random number when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the game display unit is configured such that the random number generation unit When a continuous game random number is generated, a primary symbol is displayed on the variable display unit. When the random number generation unit generates the continuous game random number, three display elements in the vertical, horizontal, and diagonal directions of the variable display unit are displayed. Continuation design The display screen of the variable display unit is then switched to a continuation screen, and one secondary symbol from two or more types of secondary symbols is displayed in a first display area of the continuation screen. Display means for moving and displaying the symbol from the first display area to the second display area of the continuation screen, wherein the game processing section adds the secondary symbols for each type, and A gaming machine comprising: a value generating means for generating an added value that the large winning opening opens by the number of times corresponding to the type of the secondary symbol when the number of additions of the next symbol reaches a predetermined number.