JP2000350835A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine full of interests capable of satisfying the gambling mind of a player more even while generating a special prize and increasing thrills and excitements in the entire game. SOLUTION: A first image game is executed in a variable display device 30 based on the entry of a ball to a start winning port 20, and in the case that the result is large winning display, the special prize of opening and closing a variable winning device 50 for 16 times at maximum is generated. While the special prize is generated, a second image game imitating the game of ego is executed this time in the variable display device 30. The second image game progresses stage by stage every time the ball enters the start winning port 20 while the special prize is generated. In the case that the player wins as the result of the second image game when the special prize is ended, the imparting value of repeatedly opening and closing the variable winning device 50 for the number of the point difference is generated depending on by the difference of how many points the player wins.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a special prize advantageous to a player is generated when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit on a game board. Here, the gaming machine
It mainly refers to pachinko machines. Further, the variable display device of the gaming machine can be applied to a slot machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various types of pachinko machines have been known as this kind of game machines. On the game board surface of the pachinko machine, a main role for determining the model and enhancing the playability is provided. As a representative main accessory, there is a variable display device including a liquid crystal screen, a rotating drum, and the like, and a device equipped with such a variable display device is generally called a fever machine and has been widely used.

In the fever machine, when a ball wins in a start winning opening provided on a game board, various symbols are scroll-displayed on the variable display device. Then, when the combination of the symbols after the scroll stop is determined to be the big hit display, a special prize (so-called fever) is generated. Here, the special prize is a large prize opening normally provided on a game board surface that repeatedly opens and closes up to a predetermined number of times.

[0004]

However, in the above-described conventional fever machine, if a special prize is generated, a player can acquire a large amount of prize balls. However, such a special prize has a large winning opening which is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. It was just monotonous and unchanged. For this reason, even if a special prize is generated, it is necessary to repeatedly hit a ball aiming at only a large winning opening, and there is a problem that this game process lacks interest.

Further, each time a ball wins the starting winning opening, scroll display is performed sporadically, so that there is no continuity in the displayed content, and the player's expectation of the generation of special value is gradually increased. Could not be performed. In addition, even if a ball wins in the starting winning opening during the special prize, the right to scroll display is only held for a few times, and thereafter, the winning of the ball in the starting winning opening becomes useless, The dissatisfaction of the participants was also great.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art.
By executing a second image game different from the image game,
It is possible to enhance the interest at the time of the special prize, and furthermore, depending on the result of the second image game, it is possible for the player to obtain an advantageous added value separately from the special prize, thereby sufficiently satisfying the gambling of the player. It aims to provide a gaming machine that can.

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems The gist of the present invention to achieve the above-mentioned object lies in the following inventions. [1] When a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit on the game board surface (11), in the gaming machine (10) in which a special prize advantageous to the player is generated, various images can be displayed on the game board surface (11). And a game control device (100) for controlling a game state including display contents of the variable display device (30), wherein the game control device (100) comprises: When a predetermined starting condition is satisfied during a game, a first display using various images on the variable display device (30) is performed.
When the image game is executed, and the result of the first image game corresponds to a predetermined jackpot display, the special prize is generated, and the variable display device (30) during the generation of the special prize
In addition to the first image game, the second image game in which various images are developed and displayed in a plurality of stages is executed one by one each time the starting condition is satisfied during the occurrence of a special prize, and the special prize ends. A gaming machine (10), characterized in that, when a predetermined display condition is satisfied as a result of the second image game at the time, an added value advantageous to the player is generated in addition to the special prize accordingly.

[2] When a predetermined condition is established in a game in which a ball is hit on the game board surface (11), a game machine (10) in which a special prize advantageous to a player is generated can display various images. 11) The variable display device (3
0), lottery execution means (111), first display control means (113), second display control means (114), special prize generation means (117), and added value generation means (118). The lottery executing means (111) executes a random lottery using a random number when a predetermined starting condition is satisfied during the game, and the first display control means (113) executes the lottery. According to the lottery result of the execution means (111), the variable display device (30) executes the first image game using various images, and the special prize generation means (117) executes the first image game based on the result of the first image game. In the case of a predetermined jackpot display, the special prize is generated and the second display control means (1
14) A second image game in which various images are developed and displayed in a plurality of stages on the variable display device (30) according to the lottery result of the lottery executing means (111) during the occurrence of the special prize. When the start condition is satisfied during the occurrence, the start value is executed one step at a time, and the added value generation means (118) executes the second image game at the end of the special prize, and when a predetermined display condition is satisfied, A gaming machine (10) according to which, in addition to the special prize, an added value advantageous to a player is generated.

[3] The first image game is a content in which, on one or a plurality of lines, various symbols arranged on the line continuously change and then stop sequentially. The state in which the stopped symbols are all the same is defined as the jackpot display [1] or [2].
A gaming machine (10) as described.

[4] The second image game is a game in which a player competes with his / her opponent for victory or defeat, and the state where the player has won at the end of the special prize is defined as a case where the predetermined display condition is satisfied. [1],
The gaming machine (10) according to [2] or [3].

[5] The content of the game in the second image game is Go, and according to the difference between the players,
The gaming machine (10) according to [4], wherein the types of the added values are different.

[6] A live broadcast means for explaining the progress of the second image game by text or voice is provided, [1], [2], [3], [4] or [5]. ] The gaming machine (10) described above.

[7] The first image game is first displayed on the entire screen of the variable display device (30). When the result of the first image game corresponds to the jackpot display, the variable display device (30) is displayed. ) Is divided into two, the jackpot display is displayed on one split screen, and the second image game is displayed on another split screen [1], [2],
The gaming machine according to [3], [4], [5] or [6] (1
0).

[8] The screen of the variable display device (30) is divided into two in advance, and the first image game is displayed on one divided screen, and the second image game is displayed on another divided screen. [1], [2], [3], [4],
The gaming machine (10) according to [5] or [6].

[9] The first image game is first displayed on the entire screen of the variable display device (30), and when the special prize is generated, the second image game is replaced with the first image game. [1], [2],
The gaming machine according to [3], [4], [5] or [6] (1
0).

[10] A variable winning device (50) is provided on the gaming board surface (11), and the variable winning device (50)
It has a movable plate (51) that can open and close the winning opening,
The movable plate (51) is normally maintained in a closed state, and the movable plate (51) is repeatedly opened and closed up to a predetermined number of times,
[1], [2],
A gaming machine (10) according to [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8] or [9].

[11] As the added value, the movable plate (51) of the variable winning device (50) is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times separately from the special prize [1], [2]. , [3], [4], [5], [6],
A gaming machine (10) according to [7], [8], [9] or [10].

[12] As the added value, the probability that the result of the first image game is a jackpot display is changed to be higher, [1], [2], [3],
[4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9],
The gaming machine (10) according to [10] or [11].

[13] As the added value, the number of executable times of the first image game per unit time is increased [1], [2], [3], [4],
[5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10],
The gaming machine (10) according to [11] or [12].

[14] A starting winning port (20) is provided on the gaming board surface (11), and the starting condition is set such that a ball wins in the starting winning port (20). 1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6],
[7], [8], [9], [10], [11], [1]
The gaming machine (10) according to [2] or [13].

Next, the operation will be described. According to the gaming machine (10) of the present invention, when the starting condition is successfully established in the game of hitting the ball on the gaming board surface (11), the first image game is first executed on the variable display device (30) based on the starting condition. You.
When the result of the first image game is a predetermined jackpot display, a special prize advantageous to the player is generated.

During the occurrence of the special prize, a second image game different from the first image game is executed on the variable display device (30). Here, in the second image game, various images are developed and displayed in a plurality of stages, and each time the start condition is satisfied during occurrence of a special prize, the second image game is executed and progresses one by one.

At the end of the special prize, the second image game also ends. If the result of the second image game satisfies a predetermined display condition at the end of the special prize, the player is accordingly set apart from the special prize. Value that is advantageous to

Accordingly, during the occurrence of the special prize, not only the fun of the special prize itself, but also the second image game displayed on the variable display device (30) can be enjoyed visually enough.

In particular, the second image game gradually progresses step by step each time the starting condition is satisfied, so that the interest of the player can be gradually aroused over a long period of time. Also, without wasting the establishment of the starting conditions during the occurrence of the special prize,
Effective use does not hurt the gambling of the player.

Further, depending on the result of the second image game at the end of the special prize, a given value advantageous to the player may be generated in addition to the special prize, so that the thrill and excitement of the player can be further evoked. it can. A series of game processes from the first image game to the generation of the special prize and the second image game to the generation of the added value are controlled by the game control device (100).

To describe the gaming machine (10) in more detail, when a starting condition is established in a game in which a ball is hit on the game board (11), the lottery executing means (111) first executes a random lottery based on the starting condition. I do. Based on the execution of the lottery, the first image game is first started in the variable display device (30). The display content in the first image game is controlled by the first display control means (113) in association with the lottery result.

If the result of the first image game corresponds to a jackpot display, a special prize is generated based thereon. Here, the jackpot display is determined, that is, the special prize is generated when a jackpot appears in the lottery by the lottery executing means (111). The special prize generation is controlled by the special prize generating means (117).

During the occurrence of the special prize, a second image game is executed on the variable display device (30). In the second image game, every time the starting condition is satisfied during occurrence of the special prize,
The display content progresses step by step, and the display content here is controlled by the second display control means (114) in association with the lottery result.

At the end of the award, if the result of the second image game satisfies a predetermined display condition, the awarded value generating means (118) accordingly gives the player an advantage in addition to the award in addition to the award. Value arises. Thus, the player can obtain not only visual interest but also substantial benefits.

Various display contents can be considered in the first image game. For example, on one or a plurality of lines, a plurality of symbols arranged on the line continuously change and then stop. A state in which symbols stopped on any line are all the same may be determined as a jackpot display. In such a case, it is easy for the player to
The contents of the first image game can be easily understood.

Further, the second image game may have various display contents. For example, it is interesting if the player competes with his / her opponent for victory or defeat. If the content imitates boxing, tennis, and the like, the player can enjoy the novel and visually enough.

Here, if the content of the game in the second image game is made to be Go and the type of added value is made different depending on the difference between the players, the adoption of Go is novel. It is interesting and can attract Go fans, and also has a change in the playability, which can enhance the interest.

Further, if the progress of the second image game is described by text or voice by the live broadcast means, the game development can be easily understood and the degree of excitement of the player can be increased.

In the method of displaying the first image game and the second image game, the first image game is first displayed on the entire screen of the variable display device (30), and the result is displayed as a big hit display. At this time, it is also interesting to divide the screen of the variable display device (30) so that the big hit display is displayed on one split screen and the second image game is displayed on another split screen. .

As another example, the variable display device (30)
Is divided in advance and the first image game is displayed on one divided screen and the second image game is displayed on the other divided screen, so that the two games can be clearly distinguished from each other. Can be enjoyed at the same time.

As still another example, a variable display device (3
0) First, the first image game is displayed on the entire screen, and when a special prize is generated, if the second image game is displayed on the entire screen instead of the first image game, the display switching can be enjoyed. In addition to being able to see each game content over the entire screen, it is possible to have a sense of reality.

The special prize includes various states such as a temporary increase in the ratio of the number of prize balls, a change of a specific character into an easy-to-win form, and a so-called probability variation or a time reduction mode. Can be Specifically, for example, if the movable plate (51) of the variable winning device (50) is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, a winning chance with a relatively higher probability than usual is clearly and easily provided to the player. Can be given.

Of course, the added value may be in any form as long as it is advantageous to the player. Specifically, for example, if the result of the first image game is changed to increase the probability of displaying a big hit, or if the number of executable times per unit time of the first image game is increased, the interest in the game is increased. Can be more enhanced. In addition, it is interesting to make the content similar to the special prize so that the special prize is extended due to the occurrence of the added value.

Furthermore, various conditions can be considered as the starting condition. For example, a starting winning opening (20) is provided on the game board surface (11) so that a ball can win.
The starting condition may be that a ball wins in the starting winning port (20). In such a case, the condition can be satisfied according to the skill of the player, so that the ambition can be satisfied.

[0041]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. 1 to 11 show a gaming machine 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a pachinko machine in which a special prize advantageous to a player is generated when predetermined conditions are satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit on the gaming board surface 11. This pachinko machine is a so-called fever machine, but may be applied to other types of pachinko machines and the like.

As shown in FIG. 2, a rotary operation type handle 12 is provided at the lower right end on the front of the body of the gaming machine 10. By rotating the handle 12 by an angle corresponding to the launching force of the ball, a firing device (not shown) in the fuselage is driven, and the balls are launched one by one onto the game board surface 11. ing.

Loan balls and prize balls used for the game are stored in an upper plate 13 provided on the front of the machine. When a large amount of balls are paid out at the special prize, the upper plate 1 is placed below the upper plate 13.
A lower plate 14 for receiving a ball overflowing from 3 is provided. The lower plate 14 is provided with a ball release lever 14a for dropping a ball into a ball box (not shown) installed below the lower plate 14.

The front surface of the game board surface 11 is covered with a glass door which forms a space for moving a ball between the game board surface 11 and the game board surface 11. On the outer edge of the game board surface 11, a guide rail 11 a for sending a ball hit by a rotation operation of the handle 12 to a position vertically above the game board surface 11 is provided.

At about the center of the game board surface 11, a variable display device 30 and a reserved ball display device 40 are provided. These are configured as one integrated main accessory.
Further, below the reserved ball display device 40, a starting winning port 20 is provided, and further below that, a variable winning device 50 is provided.

In addition, on the game board surface 11, a number of obstacle nails for changing the falling speed or direction of the hit ball, and various other objects such as a windmill 15 are provided at appropriate places. At the bottom of the game board surface 11, there is provided an out port 17 for collecting a ball which has not won.

In addition, a display lamp 18 is provided above the game board surface 11 for displaying various game states and the like and increasing the fun of the game. Also, on the back side of the game board surface 11, a game control device 100 for centrally managing the game state.
(See FIG. 1). The game control device 100 will be described later in detail.

The starting winning port 20 shown in FIG. 2 is generally called a starting chucker, and is provided on the game board surface 11 so that a ball can win. This starting winning opening 2
The winning of the ball at 0 is set as a start condition for starting a first image game, which will be described later, and for progressing the second image game.

As shown in FIG. 1, the starting winning port 20 has a starting winning detecting switch 21 for detecting a winning of a ball. The start winning detection switch 21 is set to output a start winning signal to the game control device 100 when a winning ball is detected and turned on. The start winning detection switch 21 may be composed of various sensors such as an optical sensor, a proximity sensor, and a magnetic sensor.

The variable display device 30 shown in FIG. 2 has a screen on which various images can be displayed, and is specifically composed of a color liquid crystal display. However, the variable display device 30
Is not limited to this, and is not limited to a monochrome liquid crystal display, but also includes a fluorescent display tube and a cathode ray tube (C
RT) or the like.

When a ball wins in the start winning port 20 in the normal game state, the first image game is displayed on the variable display device 30. As shown in FIG. 4, at the stage of the first image game, a total of nine display columns 31 are arranged in a matrix of three rows and three columns on the screen of the variable display device 30.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the first image game, various symbols are changed in each of the display columns 31 and thereafter, an arbitrary symbol is displayed so as to stop one by one.
The order in which the display operation starts or ends in each display column 31 is as follows.
For example, the center, left, right, etc. may be set in advance for each row. Various images such as numbers, characters, and symbols are prepared in advance as symbols.

As a result of the first image game, on any line passing on the display column 31 arranged three by three vertically, horizontally and diagonally,
The case where all three symbols are identical is defined as a jackpot display (see FIG. 5B). Before the jackpot display is determined, one display column 3 is displayed on any line.
The state in which the stopped symbols match the other two display columns 31 except for only 1 corresponds to the reach display.

When the result of the first image game is finally determined to be a big hit display, a special prize in which the variable winning device 50 described later repeatedly opens and closes up to a predetermined number of times is generated. If, as a result of the first image game, the game is not finally determined to be the big hit display, it corresponds to the loss display.

As described above, the first image game is first displayed on the entire screen of the variable display device 30. When the result of the first image game corresponds to the big hit display, as shown in FIG. The screen of the display device 30 is set so that the big hit display is displayed on one split screen 30a and the second image game is displayed on another split screen 30b. Note that the boundary between the two split screens 30a and 30b does not necessarily need to be specified.

The second image game is a game content in which a player competes with his / her opponent for victory or defeat, and is developed and displayed in a plurality of stages. The second image game is executed step by step every time a ball wins in the starting winning opening 20 during occurrence of a special prize. The game content of the second image game in the present embodiment is Go.

More specifically, on the split screen 30b, a go board 32 appears at the center thereof, and a player character 33 using black stone and an opponent character 34 using white stone appear on both sides thereof. In the initial scene, there are no stones on the go board 32 yet, but as shown in FIG. 7, a state in which both stones are struck together in several pieces is sequentially displayed on the go board 32 as the stage proceeds. .

The second image game ends with the end of the special prize. The result of the second image game satisfies a predetermined display condition.
That is, if the player wins, the setting is made so that a value added is generated in addition to the special prize accordingly.
Here, it is the added value that the variable winning device 50 repeatedly opens and closes by the number of staggers according to the stride of the player.

If the player loses at least one opponent as a result of the second image game, it corresponds to a loss display.
No added value is generated based on this. further,
If the special prize has not reached the 16 rounds described later, it is determined whether the player has won or lost based on the progress of the Go at the time when the special prize ends.

The holding ball display device 40 shown in FIG. 2 is used for the first image game that is not executed when a ball is won in the starting winning opening 20 during the first image game or the special prize occurrence on the variable display device 30. The number of suspensions is displayed. The holding ball display device 40 is set to display the number of times of holding stored in the game control device 100 based on a signal from the game control device 100 described later.

As shown in FIG. 4, the reserved ball display device 40
Have four holding lamps 41, 41,..., And the unexecuted first image game can be held up to four times. That is, control is performed so that the number of the holding lamps 41 corresponding to the number of holdings is turned on. When the held first image game is executed, the number of executions is subtracted from the number of holdings, updated and stored in the game control device 100, and the number of times is newly displayed on the held ball display device 40.

The variable winning device 50 shown in FIG. 2 is generally called a large winning opening (attacker), and includes a movable plate 51 driven to open and close by a solenoid 52.
The variable prize winning device 50, when a big hit is displayed in the first image game, based on a signal from the game control device 100,
It is controlled to produce a special prize. Here, the special prize means that the opening and closing operation in which the movable plate 51 opens for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) and then closes for a short time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) is limited to a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 times). Is repeatedly executed.

As shown in FIG. 1, inside the variable winning device 50, a winning detecting switch 53 for detecting a winning ball is provided. Based on the signal from the winning detection switch 53, a predetermined number (for example, 10) is set for each round.
At the time when the winning ball of the movable plate 51 is counted by the winning counting machine 54,
It is controlled to close once.

Further, a V winning opening 55 is also provided inside the variable winning device 50, and winning in the V winning opening 55 for each round is a continuation condition for shifting to the next round. I have. The winning of a ball in the V winning opening 55 is V
It is detected by the winning detection switch 56.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game control device 100
Centrally controls the operation of the entire gaming machine 10,
It comprises a microcomputer including a CPU 110, a ROM 120, a RAM 130, and the like. The game control device 100 is formed as a unit, and is mounted inside the machine such as the back side of the game board surface 11.

The CPU 110 functionally includes a lottery execution unit 111, a right holding unit 112, and a first display control unit 1.
13, second display control means 114, live broadcast means 115,
The game system includes a win / loss determination unit 116, a special prize generation unit 117, and an added value generation unit 118. The game control device 100 is provided with a hall management terminal 200 (see FIG. 3) for centrally controlling the operation and operation of various devices in the game hall from an output unit 140 thereof via a local information communication network (LAN). Is also connected.

The lottery executing means 111 is provided with the starting winning opening 2
A random lottery using random numbers is executed due to the ball winning at 0, and a signal relating to the first symbol random number, which is the lottery result, is output. Here, the first symbol random number is
It is a factor for determining whether to display a jackpot or a loss in the first image game.

The signal relating to the first symbol random number output from the lottery executing means 111 is temporarily stored in the RAM 130, and then is stored in the first display control means 113 and the special prize generating means 117.
And so on. Note that the random number table used by the lottery execution means 111 is stored in the ROM 120, and the probability corresponding to the jackpot display or the loss display is appropriately set in advance.

Further, the lottery executing means 111 executes the random lottery again using the random numbers at the start of the special prize at the start of the special prize due to the occurrence of the special prize (when the first symbol random number corresponds to the jackpot display). , And outputs a signal related to the second symbol random number which is the lottery result.

Here, the second symbol random number is a factor for determining the game development in the second image game. The signal related to the second symbol random number is also temporarily stored in the RAM 130 and then input to the second display control unit 114, the win / loss determination unit 116, and the like.

The right holding means 112 is provided with the starting winning opening 2
When the ball wins at 0, it is determined whether the first image game or the special prize is occurring or not, and if it is in the middle of these, the first symbol random number drawn by the lottery executing means 111 Is performed to temporarily suspend execution of a new first image game based on the first game.

The reserved first symbol random number, that is, the number of the right to execute the first image game, is also stored in the right holding unit 1.
12 control balls display device 4
Displayed as 0. Specifically, the number of suspended execution rights (first symbol random numbers) is indicated by the number of lighting of the suspension lamp 41 in the suspension ball display device 40.

The first display control means 113 sets the starting winning opening 2
When a ball wins at 0, the variable display device 30 executes a first image game in which various symbols are changed for each display column 31 and then any symbol is stopped. More specifically, the first display control means 113
The first image game is executed based on the first symbol random number once stored in the RAM 130.

The display content in the first image game is determined according to the first symbol random number drawn by the lottery execution means 111.
Various combinations of symbols corresponding to the jackpot display (determined via the reach display) and other loss display are programmed to be stopped and displayed. The combination pattern of the stop symbols is registered in advance in the display control program data stored in the ROM 120.

When the above-mentioned special prize has occurred, the second display control means 114 first divides the screen of the variable display device 30 into two parts (see FIG. 6), and executes the second image game on the lower divided screen 30b. Things. More specifically, the second display control unit 114 executes the second image game based on the second symbol random number (the lottery result of the lottery execution unit 111) once stored in the RAM 130.

The display content in the second image game is determined in a plurality of stages according to the second symbol random number, and the second display control means 114 sets a ball in the starting winning opening 20 during a special prize. It is programmed in advance so that each time a prize is won, the second image game is executed step by step. In addition,
Various display patterns in the second image game are stored in the ROM 12
0 is registered in advance in the display control program data stored in “0”.

The live broadcast means 115 is a means for explaining the progress of the second image game by voice.
Each time the image game advances one step at a time, it is set so as to output to the speaker or the like (not shown) how many black grounds and white grounds are present at that time. Of course, the progress of the second image game may be displayed on a part of the screen of the variable display device 30 as character information instead of voice.

The win / loss determination means 116 examines the display contents of the second image game at the time when the special prize ends, and calculates the number of the black ground of the player and the number of the white ground of the opponent. Means to determine whether the player has won or lost, and if the player has won, what the difference is.

The special prize generating means 117 executes a control for generating a special prize when the result of the first image game is a big hit display. Here, the special prize means that the movable plate 51 of the variable winning device 50 repeatedly opens and closes up to 16 rounds. The special prize generating means 117 includes a solenoid circuit for driving the solenoid 52 of the variable winning device 50 according to a game control program.

The added value generating means 118 generates different added values depending on the difference between the players when the player wins as a result of the end of the second image game. It is. Specifically, when the player wins, the variable prize device 50 repeatedly opens and closes by the number of the winning differences.

The added value generating means 118 also controls the solenoid 52 of the variable winning device 50 according to the game control program.
A solenoid circuit for driving the motor. When the movable plate 51 opens and closes several times under the control of the added value generating means 118, winning of a ball into the V winning opening 55 does not become a condition for continuing opening and closing. In this respect the usual maximum 16
It is different from the special award.

The ROM 1 of the game control device 100
20 includes game control program data for controlling the variable prize device 50 and the like, display control program data for the display contents of the variable display device 30, and lighting patterns of the display lamps 18 for producing prizes for various types of characters, and speakers. The fixed data such as the voice generation pattern of the audio data is stored. The RAM 130 temporarily stores winning data and the like related to the game, including signals from various winning ports.

Further, as shown in FIG.
Inside 0, a prize ball payout means 60 is also provided. The prize ball payout means 60 includes a prize ball payout counter 61, a payout setting means 62 for setting a predetermined number of prize balls for each winning port, and a calculation means 63 for counting the number of prize balls. Prize ball payout means 6
0 is also connected to the CPU of the game control device 100 via a signal line.
110 is connected.

FIG. 3 is a system configuration diagram of a game management device including the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. Such a game management device is an LON (Local Operating)
Network: It is constructed as a decentralized network to which Esharon (registered trademark) technology is applied.

A plurality of stand controllers 150 as repeaters are installed in the game island.
, The gaming machine 10 and the game ball lending device 2 are connected. The stand controller 150 detects, monitors, and controls various operations of the corresponding gaming machine 10 and the transmission and reception of signals.

Various information is directly input to the table controller 150 from the output unit 54 of the gaming machine 10. Each controller 150 is connected to the island controller 3 also serving as a gateway via a HALL-BUS. The island controller 3 temporarily accumulates and stores each data of the gaming machine 10 and the like, which are the equipment in the corresponding gaming island 1.

The island controller 3 is connected to a LAN, and the hall management terminal 200 and the information display terminal 300 are connected to the LAN. A display (CRT), a printer, a modem, an audio output device, and the like are further connected to these various devices.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine 10 will be described. In FIG. 2, the player rotates the handle 12 to launch a ball on the game board surface 11 to play a game. First, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 8, when the hit ball has successfully won the start winning opening 20 (Y in S111), a start winning signal is output from the start winning detection switch 21 to the game control device 100.
Is output to When this signal is received by the lottery executing means 111, a lottery of the first symbol random number using random numbers is executed (S
112).

When the random number lottery is performed, the first symbol random number (synonymous with the reserved ball) stored in the RAM 130 of the game control device 100 is less than the maximum number of four that can be displayed on the reserved ball display device 40. It is determined whether or not there is (Y in S113). If the limit is less than four, the first symbol random number (the right to execute the first image game) as the lottery result is newly stored up to a maximum of four times (S114). At this time, the first
The stored number of the symbol random numbers, that is, the number of times the first image game execution right is held is added and displayed by turning on the holding lamp 41 of the holding ball display device 40 (S115).

On the other hand, even if the random number lottery is performed in a state where the first symbol random number is stored up to the limit of four (S113).
N), the first symbol random number is not newly stored,
The right to execute the first image game is abandoned (S117). Thereafter, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out based on the winning in the starting winning opening 20 including the case where the right to execute the first image game is discarded (S116).

Next, in the flowchart shown in FIG.
If it is not during the first image game or the special prize (S120)
Y), it is determined whether or not the execution right of the first image game is reserved (S121). If the execution right is reserved (Y in S121), one first symbol random number corresponding to the execution right is read from the RAM 130 (S122). At this time, when one of the holding lamps 41 of the holding ball display device 40 is turned off, the subtraction display is performed (S
123).

A first image game is started on the variable display device 30 based on a command from the first display control means 113 in accordance with the first symbol random number (S124). When the first image game is started, each display field 31 in the screen shown in FIG.
The various symbols are scroll displayed. Then, after scroll display is performed for a predetermined time, an arbitrary combination of the symbols is determined as a display result.

If the first symbol random number is a big hit (Y in S125), on the screen of the variable display device 30, first, on any one of the lines, a reach display in which two symbols are determined to be the same type is performed. The third symbol is also determined to be of the same type, and for example, as shown in FIG. 5B, the big hit display such as "7, 7, 7" is determined (S126).

When such a big hit is displayed, a special prize advantageous to the player is continuously generated (S127). Further, during the occurrence of the special prize, the second image game is executed on the variable display device 30 (S128). Thereby, during the occurrence of the special prize, not only the fun of the special prize itself, but also the second image game can be sufficiently enjoyed visually.

On the other hand, if the first symbol random number is a losing (N in S125), the result of the first image game is a losing display after all (S130), and thereafter, no special prize is generated. The above-described game process is repeated until the player finishes the game (S129).

The flowchart shown in FIG.
It shows a special prize generation process executed when the result of the image game is a jackpot display. In this process, first, the variable winning device 50 is opened (S131). For more information,
If the first symbol random number selected by the lottery executing means 111 is a big hit, a special prize signal is output from the special prize generating means 117 to the variable prize device 50 based on this. Then
The solenoid 52 of the variable winning device 50 is driven to open the movable plate 51 for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds).

While the variable winning device 50 is being opened, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number, for example, ten, has been won based on a winning signal from the winning detection switch 53 (S13).
2). Here, if there are ten winnings (Y in S132), the solenoid 52 is driven based on the signal from the special prize generating means 117, and the movable plate 51 is driven for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds).
, The variable winning device 50 is closed (S134).

If there are no 10 winnings (S
At 132, N), it is determined whether or not a timeout of 29 seconds has occurred (S133). If a timeout has occurred (Y at S133), the variable winning device 50 is closed (S134). If it is not time-out (N in S133), 10
The process returns to the determination of whether or not there is a winning.

After the variable winning device 50 is closed for 2 seconds,
Again, the variable winning device 50 is opened for 29 seconds,
Before that, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds (a period from the opening of the variable winning device 50 to the closing thereof to one closing thereof is one round) has reached a predetermined upper limit of 16 rounds (S135). ).

If the number of rounds has not yet reached the upper limit (Y in S135), it is determined whether or not a winning has been made in the V winning opening 55 (S136). Here, if no winning has been made in the V winning opening 55 (N in S136), the special prize ends at that time (S137). On the other hand, if the player has won the V winning opening 55 (Y in S136), the variable winning device 50 is opened again as the next round (S131). Also, when the maximum number of rounds has been reached (N in S135), the special prize ends (S1).
37).

The flowchart shown in FIG. 11 shows the second image game processing executed simultaneously with the occurrence of the special prize. First, when a special prize is generated (Y in S141), the random number lottery is executed again by the lottery executing means 111 at the start time, and a second symbol random number is extracted this time (S14).
2).

The second symbol random number is temporarily stored in the RAM 130, and the second image game is started by the second display control means 114 which has read out the second symbol random number. At first, as shown in FIG. 6, the screen of the variable display device 30 is divided into two, the big picture display of the first image game is displayed on one divided screen 30a, and the initial picture of the second image game is displayed on another divided screen 30b. A scene is displayed (S143).

In the initial scene, a go board 32 appears, and on both sides of the go board 32, a player character 33 using black stone and an opponent character 34 using white stone appear. In such an initial scene, there is no stone on the go board 32 yet.

When a ball wins in the start winning opening 20 during occurrence of a special prize (Y in S144), the second display control means 114 determines the stage of the second image game. Here, in the case of the first stage (Y in S145), first, FIG.
The first stage scene of Go as shown in FIG. Each time a ball wins in the starting winning opening 20 (S144)
, N in S145), the second image game progresses one by one to the next stage, and each time the stones are struck together on the go board 32 in a state where several stones are struck together. (S
147).

Accordingly, during the occurrence of the special prize, not only the fun of the special prize itself but also the second image game displayed on the variable display device 30 can be sufficiently enjoyed visually. In particular, the second image game gradually progresses step by step every time the starting condition is satisfied, so that the interest of the player can be gradually aroused over a long period of time. In addition, by effectively utilizing the winning of the ball in the starting winning opening 20 during the occurrence of the special prize, the gambling of the player is not hindered.

Also, during the second image game, the progress of the second image game is explained by voice by the live broadcast means 115, so that the game development can be easily understood and the excitement of the player can be increased. it can. In addition, the adoption of Go as the second image game itself is novel and interesting, and can attract Go fans in particular.

When the special prize is finished (Y in S148), the winning or losing of the Go at that time is determined by the winning / losing determining means 1.
16. If the player wins (S
149, Y), a given value is generated in which the variable prize device 50 repeatedly opens and closes by the number of staggers according to the number of staggers (S150). The generation of the added value here is controlled by the added value generating means 118 based on the judgment result of the win / loss judgment means 116.

More specifically, for example, the second image game is shown in FIG.
When the process is completed at the n-th stage shown in (n), the black ground 40
The eye, the 39th white ground, is one more black on the deduction player side, so that the movable plate 51 of the variable winning device 50 is opened and closed only once. If Black wins by 5 stride,
The movable plate 51 of the variable winning device 50 is opened and closed five times, and black is 10
If the player wins by the difference, the movable plate 51 of the variable winning device 50
Opens and closes ten times.

On the other hand, as a result of the second image game, if the player loses at least one of the opponents at a glance, it corresponds to a loss display,
No added value is generated based on this. When the movable plate 51 of the variable winning device 50 opens and closes several times as the added value, winning of a ball into the V winning opening 55 does not become a continuation condition of opening and closing.

As described above, as a result of the second image game, if the player wins in Go, a value added is generated separately from the special prize. Profit can be obtained and the thrill and excitement of the player can be further excited.

The first display in the variable display device 30 is described below.
It is a method of displaying the image game and the second image game. As another embodiment, the screen of the variable display device 30 is divided into two in advance, and the first image game is displayed on one divided screen. Alternatively, the second image game may be displayed on another divided screen. In such a case, the two games can be clearly distinguished, and the display relating to the two games can be enjoyed simultaneously.

Further, as another embodiment, a first image game is first displayed on the entire screen of the variable display device 30,
When a special prize is generated, a second image game may be displayed on the entire screen instead of the first image game. In such a case, the switching of the display can be enjoyed, and the content of each game can be seen over the entire screen, so that a sense of realism can be provided.

Further, the added value in the above embodiment is set such that the variable winning device 50 is repeatedly opened and closed by the number of disparities when the player wins. For example, in another embodiment, The variable winning device 5 as described below
It is also possible to set several opening / closing patterns in advance.

Specifically, for example, when the player wins by 1-5 stride, the variable winning device 50 opens and closes only once,
If the player wins by 6 to 10 stride, the variable winning device 50
If the variable prize device 50 repeatedly opens and closes up to 10 times,
If the player wins by 6-20 stride, the variable winning device 50
It may be set such that the variable prize device 50 repeatedly opens and closes up to 20 times if it is repeatedly opened and closed up to 5 times and wins with a difference of 21 stitches or more.

Of course, the added value may take any form as long as it is advantageous to the player. For example, as still another embodiment, the added value is
The probability that the result of the image game is a jackpot display may be set to be changed to a higher value. Here, the state in which the probability is fluctuating is set to the probability fluctuation mode in distinction from the normal gaming state.

In the probability variation mode, the first symbol random number drawn by the lottery executing means 111 becomes a big hit, that is, the probability that the big hit display is determined in the first image game is, for example, 1/400 of the normal time. Fluctuates with a high probability of 1/200 and so on. Therefore, the sense of expectation for the occurrence of the special prize is increased, and the thrill and excitement in the game can be increased.

The duration of the probability variation mode may be set as appropriate until the next occurrence of the special prize. In addition,
In the probability variation mode, the probability may be controlled so as to be appropriately changed not only in two stages of normal time and a predetermined high probability but also in three or more stages.

Furthermore, as an added value according to another embodiment, the number of executable first image games per unit time may be set to be increased. Such a state is set to the time saving mode in distinction from the normal game state.

In such a time saving mode, the time from the start to the end of the first image game is, for example, usually 60
What was a second is reduced to a short time of about 6 seconds. Therefore, the probability of a big hit occurring per unit time is increased, and the player's sense of expectation can be further enhanced. Note that the duration of the time saving mode may be regulated based on the number of occurrences of the first image game during the time saving mode and the like.

In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine. However, the gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, and may be applied to other similarly functioning gaming machines. It is possible. For example, the present invention can be applied to various game machines using a ball as a game medium, such as an arrangement ball machine. In addition, the variable display device 30
Can be applied to slot machines.

In the lottery executing means 111, the random number lottery is set to be executed twice. However, when the starting condition is satisfied, the random lottery is executed only once. Based on only one lottery result, the first
The display control means and the second display control means may be set to perform display control respectively. The game content simulated in the second image game is not limited to Go. For example, shogi or various sports can be considered.

In addition, although the winning of the ball in the starting winning opening 20 is set as a starting condition for executing the first image game, other display devices for performing the auxiliary variable display game, a display for opening and closing, Satisfying a certain condition in a prize device or the like for performing an operation game may be set as the starting condition.

In addition, the special prize has a maximum of one variable prize device.
It is set to be repeatedly opened and closed six times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ratio of the number of prize balls may be temporarily increased, or another character may be changed to a form that is easy to win. May be set.

Furthermore, the lottery executing means 111, the right holding means 112, the first display control means 113, the second display control means 114, the live broadcast means 115, the win / loss determination means 1
16. Special prize generating means 117 and added value generating means 1
18 is realized by one game control device 100 provided for each game machine 10, for example, by incorporating only a specific function into the hall management terminal 200, and connecting each means to a separate device. May be provided separately.

[0125]

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, during the occurrence of the special prize, the second image game different from the first image game is executed to enhance the interest of the game at the time of the special prize, Further, depending on the result of the second image game, the player can obtain advantageous added value separately from the special prize,
The thrill and excitement of the player can be maintained, and the gambling of the player can be further stimulated and excited.

In particular, the second image game gradually progresses step by step each time the starting condition is satisfied during occurrence of the special prize, so that the interest of the player can be gradually aroused over a long period of time. In addition, the effective use of the starting conditions during the occurrence of the special prize does not hurt the gambling of the player by effectively utilizing the starting conditions.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

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

FIG. 3 is a system configuration diagram of a game management device including the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view showing a situation where a first image game is being executed on the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a first image game executed by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged front view showing a situation where a second image game is being executed on the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing one display example of a second image game executed by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing processing when a ball enters a winning opening in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart schematically showing a first image game, a special prize occurrence, or a second image game in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 shows a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
It is a flowchart showing a special prize generation process.

FIG. 11 shows a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
It is a flow chart which shows the 2nd picture game processing.

[Description of Signs] 10 ... Game machine 11 ... Game board surface 13 ... Upper plate 14 ... Lower plate 17 ... Out opening 18 ... Indicator lamp 20 ... Start winning prize opening 21 ... Start winning detection switch 30 ... Variable display device 31 ... Display field 32 ... Go board 40 ... Reserved ball display device 41 ... Reserved lamp 50 ... Variable winning device 51 ... Movable plate 52 ... Solenoid 53 ... Winning detection switch 54 ... Winning counter 55 ... V winning opening 56 ... V winning detection switch 60 ... Paying ball payout Means 100: Game control device 110: CPU 111: Lottery execution means 112: Right reservation means 113: First display control means 114: Second display control means 115: Live broadcast relay means 116: Win / loss determination means 120: ROM 130: RAM 150 ... Table controller 200 ... Hall management terminal

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[Submission date] February 29, 2000 (200.2.2
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a special prize advantageous to a player is generated when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit on a game board. Here, the gaming machine
It mainly refers to pachinko machines. Further, the variable display device of the gaming machine can be applied to a slot machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various types of pachinko machines have been known as this kind of game machines. On the game board surface of the pachinko machine, a main role for determining the model and enhancing the playability is provided. As a representative main accessory, there is a variable display device including a liquid crystal screen, a rotating drum, and the like, and a device equipped with such a variable display device is generally called a fever machine and has been widely used.

In the fever machine, when a ball wins in a start winning opening provided on a game board, various symbols are scroll-displayed on the variable display device. Then, when the combination of the symbols after the scroll stop is determined to be the big hit display, a special prize (so-called fever) is generated. Here, the special prize is a large prize opening normally provided on a game board surface that repeatedly opens and closes up to a predetermined number of times.

[0004]

However, in the above-described conventional fever machine, if a special prize is generated, a player can acquire a large amount of prize balls. However, such a special prize has a large winning opening which is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. It was just monotonous and unchanged. For this reason, even if a special prize is generated, it is necessary to repeatedly hit a ball aiming at only a large winning opening, and there is a problem that this game process lacks interest.

Further, each time a ball wins the starting winning opening, scroll display is performed sporadically, so that there is no continuity in the displayed content, and the player's expectation of the generation of special value is gradually increased. Could not be performed. In addition, even if a ball wins in the starting winning opening during the special prize, the right to scroll display is only held for a few times, and thereafter, the winning of the ball in the starting winning opening becomes useless, The dissatisfaction of the participants was also great.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art.
By executing a second image game different from the image game,
It is possible to enhance the interest at the time of the special prize, and furthermore, depending on the result of the second image game, it is possible for the player to obtain an advantageous added value separately from the special prize, thereby sufficiently satisfying the gambling of the player. It aims to provide a gaming machine that can.

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems The gist of the present invention to achieve the above-mentioned object lies in the following inventions. [1] When a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit on the game board surface (11), in the gaming machine (10) in which a special prize advantageous to the player is generated, various images can be displayed on the game board surface (11). And a game control device (100) for controlling a game state including display contents of the variable display device (30), wherein the game control device (100) comprises: When a predetermined starting condition is satisfied during a game, a first display using various images on the variable display device (30) is performed.
When the image game is executed, and the result of the first image game corresponds to a predetermined jackpot display, the special prize is generated, and the variable display device (30) during the generation of the special prize
In addition to the first image game, the second image game in which various images are developed and displayed in a plurality of stages is executed one by one each time the starting condition is satisfied during the occurrence of a special prize, and the special prize ends. A gaming machine (10), characterized in that, when a predetermined display condition is satisfied as a result of the second image game at the time, an added value advantageous to the player is generated in addition to the special prize accordingly.

[2] The first image game is a content in which, on one or a plurality of lines, a plurality of symbols arranged on the line continuously change and then stop sequentially. The gaming machine (10) according to [1], wherein a state in which stopped symbols are all identical is set as the jackpot display.

[3] The second image game is a game content in which a player competes with his / her opponent for winning or losing, and the state where the player has won at the end of the special prize is determined by satisfying the predetermined display condition. A gaming machine (10) according to [1] or [2], characterized in that:

[4] The content of the game in the second image game is Go, and depending on how much difference the player has won,
The gaming machine (10) according to [3], wherein the types of added value are different.

[5] The game according to [1], [2], [3] or [4], wherein a live broadcast means for explaining the progress of the second image game by text or voice is provided. Machine (10).

[6] The first image game is first displayed on the entire screen of the variable display device (30). When the result of the first image game corresponds to the jackpot display, the variable display device (30) is displayed. ) Is divided into two, the jackpot display is displayed on one split screen, and the second image game is displayed on another split screen [1], [2],
A gaming machine (10) according to [3], [4] or [5].

[7] The screen of the variable display device (30) is divided into two parts in advance, and the first image game is displayed on one divided screen and the second image game is displayed on another divided screen. A gaming machine (10) according to [1], [2], [3], [4] or [5], characterized in that:

[8] The first image game is first displayed on the entire screen of the variable display device (30), and when the special prize occurs, the second image game is replaced with the second image game. [1], [2],
A gaming machine (10) according to [3], [4] or [5].

[9] A variable winning device (50) is provided on the game board surface (11), and the variable winning device (50) includes a movable plate (51) capable of opening and closing the winning opening, The movable plate (51) is normally kept in a closed state, and the movable plate (51) is repeatedly opened and closed up to a predetermined number of times to obtain the special prize [1], [2],
[3], [4], [5], [6], [7] or [8]
A gaming machine (10) as described.

[10] As the added value, the movable plate (51) of the variable winning device (50) is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times independently of the special prize [1], [2]. , [3], [4], [5], [6],
A gaming machine (10) according to [7], [8] or [9].

[11] As the added value, the probability that the result of the first image game is a big hit display is changed to be higher, [1], [2], [3],
[4], [5], [6], [7], [8] or [9]
A gaming machine (10) as described.

[12] As the added value, the number of executable times of the first image game per unit time is increased [1], [2], [3], [4],
A gaming machine (10) according to [5], [6], [7], [8] or [9].

[13] A starting winning port (20) is provided on the gaming board surface (11), and the starting condition is set such that a ball wins in the starting winning port (20). 1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6],
A gaming machine (10) according to [7], [8], [9], [10], [11] or [12].

Next, the operation will be described. According to the gaming machine (10) of the present invention, when the starting condition is successfully established in the game of hitting the ball on the gaming board surface (11), the first image game is first executed on the variable display device (30) based on the starting condition. You.
When the result of the first image game is a predetermined jackpot display, a special prize advantageous to the player is generated.

During the occurrence of the special prize, a second image game different from the first image game is executed on the variable display device (30). Here, in the second image game, various images are developed and displayed in a plurality of stages, and each time the start condition is satisfied during occurrence of a special prize, the second image game is executed and progresses one by one.

At the end of the special prize, the second image game is also terminated. If the result of the second image game satisfies a predetermined display condition at the end of the special prize, the player is accordingly provided separately from the special prize. Value that is advantageous to

Accordingly, during the occurrence of the special prize, not only the fun of the special prize itself, but also the second image game displayed on the variable display device (30) can be enjoyed visually enough.

In particular, the second image game gradually progresses step by step every time the starting condition is satisfied, so that the interest of the player can be gradually aroused over a long period of time. Also, without wasting the establishment of the starting conditions during the occurrence of the special prize,
Effective use does not hurt the gambling of the player.

Further, depending on the result of the second image game at the end of the special prize, an added value advantageous to the player may be generated separately from the special prize, so that the thrill and excitement of the player may be further excited. it can. A series of game processes from the first image game to the generation of the special prize and the second image game to the generation of the added value are controlled by the game control device (100).

The first image game may have various display contents. For example, on one or a plurality of lines, a plurality of symbols arranged on the line continuously change and then stop. A state in which symbols stopped on any line are all the same may be determined as a jackpot display. In such a case, it is easy for the player to
The contents of the first image game can be easily understood.

Further, the second image game may have various display contents. For example, it is interesting if a player competes with his / her opponent for victory or defeat. If the content imitates boxing, tennis, and the like, the player can enjoy the novel and visually enough.

Here, if the content of the game in the second image game is assumed to be Go and the type of added value is made different depending on the difference between the players, the adoption of Go is novel. It is interesting and can attract Go fans, and also has a change in the playability, which can enhance the interest.

If the progress of the second image game is described in text or voice by the live broadcast means, the game development can be easily understood and the degree of excitement of the player can be increased.

In the method of displaying the first image game and the second image game, the first image game is first displayed on the entire screen of the variable display device (30), and the result is displayed as a jackpot. At this time, it is also interesting to divide the screen of the variable display device (30) so that the big hit display is displayed on one split screen and the second image game is displayed on another split screen. .

As another example, the variable display device (30)
Is divided in advance and the first image game is displayed on one divided screen and the second image game is displayed on the other divided screen, so that the two games can be clearly distinguished from each other. Can be enjoyed at the same time.

As still another example, a variable display device (3
0) First, the first image game is displayed on the entire screen, and when a special prize is generated, if the second image game is displayed on the entire screen instead of the first image game, the display switching can be enjoyed. In addition to being able to see each game content over the entire screen, it is possible to have a sense of reality.

The special prize includes various states such as a temporary increase in the ratio of the number of prize balls, a change of a specific character into an easy-to-win form, and a so-called probability fluctuation or time-saving mode. Can be Specifically, for example, if the movable plate (51) of the variable winning device (50) is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, a winning chance with a relatively higher probability than usual is clearly and easily provided to the player. Can be given.

Of course, the added value may be in any form as long as it is advantageous to the player. Specifically, for example, if the result of the first image game is changed to increase the probability of displaying a big hit, or if the number of executable times per unit time of the first image game is increased, the interest in the game is increased. Can be more enhanced. In addition, it is interesting to make the content similar to the special prize so that the special prize is extended due to the occurrence of the added value.

Furthermore, various conditions can be considered as the starting condition. For example, a starting winning port (20) is provided on the game board (11) so that a ball can win.
The starting condition may be that a ball wins in the starting winning port (20). In such a case, the condition can be satisfied according to the skill of the player, so that the ambition can be satisfied.

[0036]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. 1 to 11 show a gaming machine 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a pachinko machine in which a special prize advantageous to a player is generated when predetermined conditions are satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit on the gaming board surface 11. This pachinko machine is a so-called fever machine, but may be applied to other types of pachinko machines and the like.

As shown in FIG. 2, a rotary operation type handle 12 is provided at the lower right end on the front of the game machine 10. By rotating the handle 12 by an angle corresponding to the launching force of the ball, a firing device (not shown) in the fuselage is driven, and the balls are launched one by one onto the game board surface 11. ing.

Loan balls and prize balls to be provided for a game are stored in an upper plate 13 provided on the front of the machine. When a large amount of balls are paid out at the special prize, the upper plate 1 is placed below the upper plate 13.
A lower plate 14 for receiving a ball overflowing from 3 is provided. The lower plate 14 is provided with a ball release lever 14a for dropping a ball into a ball box (not shown) installed below the lower plate 14.

The front surface of the game board surface 11 is covered with a glass door forming a space for moving a ball between the game board surface 11 and the game board surface 11. On the outer edge of the game board surface 11, a guide rail 11 a for sending a ball hit by a rotation operation of the handle 12 to a position vertically above the game board surface 11 is provided.

At about the center of the game board surface 11, a variable display device 30 and a reserved ball display device 40 are provided. These are configured as one integrated main accessory.
Further, below the reserved ball display device 40, a starting winning port 20 is provided, and further below that, a variable winning device 50 is provided.

In addition, on the game board surface 11, a number of obstacle nails for changing the falling speed or the direction of the struck ball, and various accessories such as a windmill 15 are provided at appropriate places. At the bottom of the game board surface 11, there is provided an out port 17 for collecting a ball which has not won.

A display lamp 18 is provided above the game board surface 11 for displaying various game states and the like and increasing the fun of the game. Also, on the back side of the game board surface 11, a game control device 100 for centrally managing the game state.
(See FIG. 1). The game control device 100 will be described later in detail.

The starting winning port 20 shown in FIG. 2 is generally called a starting chucker, and is provided on the game board surface 11 so that a ball can win. This starting winning opening 2
The winning of the ball at 0 is set as a start condition for starting a first image game, which will be described later, and for progressing the second image game.

As shown in FIG. 1, the starting winning port 20 has a starting winning detecting switch 21 for detecting a winning of a ball. The start winning detection switch 21 is set to output a start winning signal to the game control device 100 when a winning ball is detected and turned on. The start winning detection switch 21 may be composed of various sensors such as an optical sensor, a proximity sensor, and a magnetic sensor.

The variable display device 30 shown in FIG. 2 has a screen on which various images can be displayed, and is specifically constituted by a color liquid crystal display. However, the variable display device 30
Is not limited to this, and is not limited to a monochrome liquid crystal display, but also includes a fluorescent display tube and a cathode ray tube (C
RT) or the like.

When a ball wins in the start winning opening 20 in the normal game state, the first image game is displayed on the variable display device 30. As shown in FIG. 4, at the stage of the first image game, a total of nine display columns 31 are arranged in a matrix of three rows and three columns on the screen of the variable display device 30.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the first image game, various symbols are changed in each of the display fields 31 and thereafter, arbitrary symbols are displayed one by one so as to stop.
The order in which the display operation starts or ends in each display column 31 is as follows.
For example, the center, left, right, etc. may be set in advance for each row. Various images such as numbers, characters, and symbols are prepared in advance as symbols.

As a result of the first image game, on any line passing on the display column 31 arranged three by three vertically, horizontally and diagonally,
The case where all three symbols are identical is defined as a jackpot display (see FIG. 5B). Before the jackpot display is determined, one display column 3 is displayed on any line.
The state in which the stopped symbols match the other two display columns 31 except for only 1 corresponds to the reach display.

When the result of the first image game is finally determined to be a big hit display, a special prize in which the variable winning device 50 described later is repeatedly opened and closed up to a predetermined number of times is generated. If, as a result of the first image game, the game is not finally determined to be the big hit display, it corresponds to the loss display.

As described above, the first image game is first displayed on the entire screen of the variable display device 30. When the result of the first image game corresponds to the big hit display, as shown in FIG. The screen of the display device 30 is set so that the big hit display is displayed on one split screen 30a and the second image game is displayed on another split screen 30b. Note that the boundary between the two split screens 30a and 30b does not necessarily need to be specified.

The second image game is a game in which a player competes with his / her opponent for victory or defeat, and is developed and displayed in a plurality of stages. The second image game is executed step by step every time a ball wins in the starting winning opening 20 during occurrence of a special prize. The game content of the second image game in the present embodiment is Go.

More specifically, on the divided screen 30b, a go board 32 appears at the center thereof, and a player character 33 using black stone and an opponent character 34 using white stone appear on both sides thereof. In the initial scene, there are no stones on the go board 32 yet, but as shown in FIG. 7, a state in which both stones are struck together in several pieces is sequentially displayed on the go board 32 as the stage proceeds. .

The second image game ends when the special prize ends, but the result of the second image game satisfies a predetermined display condition.
That is, if the player wins, the setting is made so that a value added is generated in addition to the special prize accordingly.
Here, it is the added value that the variable winning device 50 repeatedly opens and closes by the number of staggers according to the stride of the player.

In addition, as a result of the second image game, if the player loses at least one glance to the opponent, it corresponds to a loss display,
No added value is generated based on this. further,
If the special prize has not reached the 16 rounds described later, it is determined whether the player has won or lost based on the progress of the Go at the time when the special prize ends.

The holding ball display device 40 shown in FIG. 2 is used for the first image game that is not executed when a ball is won in the start winning port 20 during the first image game or during the occurrence of a special prize on the variable display device 30. The number of suspensions is displayed. The holding ball display device 40 is set to display the number of times of holding stored in the game control device 100 based on a signal from the game control device 100 described later.

As shown in FIG. 4, the reserved ball display device 40
Have four holding lamps 41, 41,..., And the unexecuted first image game can be held up to four times. That is, control is performed so that the number of the holding lamps 41 corresponding to the number of holdings is turned on. When the held first image game is executed, the number of executions is subtracted from the number of holdings, updated and stored in the game control device 100, and the number of times is newly displayed on the held ball display device 40.

The variable winning device 50 shown in FIG. 2 is generally called a large winning opening (attacker), and has a movable plate 51 driven to open and close by a solenoid 52.
The variable prize winning device 50, when a big hit is displayed in the first image game, based on a signal from the game control device 100,
It is controlled to produce a special prize. Here, the special prize means that the opening and closing operation in which the movable plate 51 opens for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) and then closes for a short time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) is limited to a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 times). Is repeatedly executed.

As shown in FIG. 1, inside the variable winning device 50, a winning detection switch 53 for detecting a winning ball is provided. Based on the signal from the winning detection switch 53, a predetermined number (for example, 10) is set for each round.
At the time when the winning ball of the movable plate 51 is counted by the winning counting machine 54,
It is controlled to close once.

The variable winning device 50 is also provided with a V winning opening 55, and winning in the V winning opening 55 for each round is a continuation condition for shifting to the next round. I have. The winning of a ball in the V winning opening 55 is V
It is detected by the winning detection switch 56.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game control device 100
Centrally controls the operation of the entire gaming machine 10,
It comprises a microcomputer including a CPU 110, a ROM 120, a RAM 130, and the like. The game control device 100 is formed as a unit, and is mounted inside the machine such as the back side of the game board surface 11.

The CPU 110 functionally includes a lottery executing unit 111, a right holding unit 112, and a first display control unit 1.
13, second display control means 114, live broadcast means 115,
The game system includes a win / loss determination unit 116, a special prize generation unit 117, and an added value generation unit 118. The game control device 100 is provided with a hall management terminal 200 (see FIG. 3) for centrally controlling the operation and operation of various devices in the game hall from an output unit 140 thereof via a local information communication network (LAN). Is also connected.

[0062] The lottery execution means 111 is a
A random lottery using random numbers is executed due to the ball winning at 0, and a signal relating to the first symbol random number, which is the lottery result, is output. Here, the first symbol random number is
It is a factor for determining whether to display a jackpot or a loss in the first image game.

The signal relating to the first symbol random number output from the lottery executing means 111 is temporarily stored in the RAM 130, and thereafter, the first display control means 113 and the special prize generating means 117
And so on. Note that the random number table used by the lottery execution means 111 is stored in the ROM 120, and the probability corresponding to the jackpot display or the loss display is appropriately set in advance.

Further, the lottery executing means 111 executes the random lottery again using the random numbers at the start of the special prize at the start of the special prize due to the occurrence of the special prize (when the first symbol random number corresponds to the jackpot display). , And outputs a signal related to the second symbol random number which is the lottery result.

Here, the second symbol random number is a factor that determines the game development in the second image game. The signal related to the second symbol random number is also temporarily stored in the RAM 130 and then input to the second display control unit 114, the win / loss determination unit 116, and the like.

The right holding means 112 is provided with the starting winning opening 2
When the ball wins at 0, it is determined whether the first image game or the special prize is occurring or not, and if it is in the middle of these, the first symbol random number drawn by the lottery executing means 111 Is performed to temporarily suspend execution of a new first image game based on the first game.

The first symbol random number reserved here, that is, the number of execution right of the first image game is also the same as the right reservation unit 1.
12 control balls display device 4
Displayed as 0. Specifically, the number of suspended execution rights (first symbol random numbers) is indicated by the number of lighting of the suspension lamp 41 in the suspension ball display device 40.

The first display control means 113 sets the starting winning opening 2
When a ball wins at 0, the variable display device 30 executes a first image game in which various symbols are changed for each display column 31 and then any symbol is stopped. More specifically, the first display control means 113
The first image game is executed based on the first symbol random number once stored in the RAM 130.

The display content in the first image game is determined according to the first symbol random number drawn by the lottery executing means 111.
Various combinations of symbols corresponding to the jackpot display (determined via the reach display) and other loss display are programmed to be stopped and displayed. The combination pattern of the stop symbols is registered in advance in the display control program data stored in the ROM 120.

When the special prize has occurred, the second display control means 114 first divides the screen of the variable display device 30 into two parts (see FIG. 6), and executes the second image game on the lower divided screen 30b. Things. More specifically, the second display control unit 114 executes the second image game based on the second symbol random number (the lottery result of the lottery execution unit 111) once stored in the RAM 130.

The display content in the second image game is determined in a plurality of stages according to the second symbol random number, and the second display control means 114 sets a ball in the starting winning opening 20 during a special prize. It is programmed in advance so that each time a prize is won, the second image game is executed step by step. In addition,
Various display patterns in the second image game are stored in the ROM 12
0 is registered in advance in the display control program data stored in “0”.

The live broadcast relay means 115 is a means for explaining the progress of the second image game by voice.
Each time the image game advances one step at a time, it is set so as to output to the speaker or the like (not shown) how many black grounds and white grounds are present at that time. Of course, the progress of the second image game may be displayed on a part of the screen of the variable display device 30 as character information instead of voice.

The win / loss determination means 116 examines the display contents of the second image game at the time when the special prize ends, and calculates the number of the black ground of the player and the number of the white ground of the opponent. Means to determine whether the player has won or lost, and if the player has won, what the difference is.

The special prize generating means 117 executes a control for generating a special prize when the result of the first image game is a big hit display. Here, the special prize means that the movable plate 51 of the variable winning device 50 repeatedly opens and closes up to 16 rounds. The special prize generating means 117 includes a solenoid circuit for driving the solenoid 52 of the variable winning device 50 according to a game control program.

The added value generating means 118 generates different added values depending on the difference between the players when the player wins as a result of the end of the second image game. It is. Specifically, when the player wins, the variable prize device 50 repeatedly opens and closes by the number of the winning differences.

The value generating means 118 also controls the solenoid 52 of the variable winning device 50 according to the game control program.
A solenoid circuit for driving the motor. When the movable plate 51 opens and closes several times under the control of the added value generating means 118, winning of a ball into the V winning opening 55 does not become a condition for continuing opening and closing. In this respect the usual maximum 16
It is different from the special award.

Also, the ROM 1 of the game control device 100
20 includes game control program data for controlling the variable prize device 50 and the like, display control program data for the display contents of the variable display device 30, and lighting patterns of the display lamps 18 for producing prizes for various types of characters, and speakers. The fixed data such as the voice generation pattern of the audio data is stored. The RAM 130 temporarily stores winning data and the like related to the game, including signals from various winning ports.

Further, as shown in FIG.
Inside 0, a prize ball payout means 60 is also provided. The prize ball payout means 60 includes a prize ball payout counter 61, a payout setting means 62 for setting a predetermined number of prize balls for each winning port, and a calculation means 63 for counting the number of prize balls. Prize ball payout means 6
0 is also connected to the CPU of the game control device 100 via a signal line.
110 is connected.

FIG. 3 is a system configuration diagram of a game management device including the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. Such a game management device is an LON (Local Operating)
Network: It is constructed as a decentralized network to which Esharon (registered trademark) technology is applied.

A plurality of stand controllers 150 as repeaters are installed in the game island.
, The gaming machine 10 and the game ball lending device 2 are connected. The stand controller 150 detects, monitors, and controls various operations of the corresponding gaming machine 10 and the transmission and reception of signals.

Various information is directly input to the stand controller 150 from the output unit 54 of the gaming machine 10. Each controller 150 is connected to the island controller 3 also serving as a gateway via a HALL-BUS. The island controller 3 temporarily accumulates and stores each data of the gaming machine 10 and the like, which are the equipment in the corresponding gaming island 1.

The island controller 3 is connected to a LAN, and a hall management terminal 200, an information display terminal 300, and the like are connected to the LAN. A display (CRT), a printer, a modem, an audio output device, and the like are further connected to these various devices.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine 10 will be described. In FIG. 2, the player rotates the handle 12 to launch a ball on the game board surface 11 to play a game. First, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 8, when the hit ball has successfully won the start winning opening 20 (Y in S111), a start winning signal is output from the start winning detection switch 21 to the game control device 100.
Is output to When this signal is received by the lottery executing means 111, a lottery of the first symbol random number using random numbers is executed (S
112).

When the random number lottery is performed, the first symbol random number (synonymous with the reserved ball) stored in the RAM 130 of the game control device 100 is less than the limit of four that can be displayed on the reserved ball display device 40. It is determined whether or not there is (Y in S113). If the limit is less than four, the first symbol random number (the right to execute the first image game) as the lottery result is newly stored up to a maximum of four times (S114). At this time, the first
The stored number of the symbol random numbers, that is, the number of times the first image game execution right is held is added and displayed by turning on the holding lamp 41 of the holding ball display device 40 (S115).

On the other hand, even if the random number lottery is performed in a state where the first symbol random number is stored up to the limit of four (S113).
N), the first symbol random number is not newly stored,
The right to execute the first image game is abandoned (S117). Thereafter, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out based on the winning in the starting winning opening 20 including the case where the right to execute the first image game is discarded (S116).

Next, in the flowchart shown in FIG.
If it is not during the first image game or the special prize (S120)
Y), it is determined whether or not the execution right of the first image game is reserved (S121). If the execution right is reserved (Y in S121), one first symbol random number corresponding to the execution right is read from the RAM 130 (S122). At this time, when one of the holding lamps 41 of the holding ball display device 40 is turned off, the subtraction display is performed (S
123).

A first image game is started on the variable display device 30 based on a command from the first display control means 113 in accordance with the first symbol random number (S124). When the first image game is started, each display field 31 in the screen shown in FIG.
The various symbols are scroll displayed. Then, after scroll display is performed for a predetermined time, an arbitrary combination of the symbols is determined as a display result.

If the first symbol random number is a big hit (Y in S125), on the screen of the variable display device 30, first, on any one of the lines, a reach display is established through which two symbols are determined to be the same type. The third symbol is also determined to be of the same type, and for example, as shown in FIG. 5B, the big hit display such as "7, 7, 7" is determined (S126).

When such a big hit is displayed, a special prize advantageous to the player is successively generated (S127). Further, during the occurrence of the special prize, the second image game is executed on the variable display device 30 (S128). Thereby, during the occurrence of the special prize, not only the fun of the special prize itself, but also the second image game can be sufficiently enjoyed visually.

On the other hand, if the first symbol random number is a losing (N in S125), the result of the first image game is a losing display (S130), and thereafter, no special prize is generated. The above-described game process is repeated until the player finishes the game (S129).

The flowchart shown in FIG.
It shows a special prize generation process executed when the result of the image game is a jackpot display. In this process, first, the variable winning device 50 is opened (S131). For more information,
If the first symbol random number selected by the lottery executing means 111 is a big hit, a special prize signal is output from the special prize generating means 117 to the variable prize device 50 based on this. Then
The solenoid 52 of the variable winning device 50 is driven to open the movable plate 51 for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds).

While the variable winning device 50 is being opened, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number, for example, ten, has been won based on the winning signal from the winning detection switch 53 (S13).
2). Here, if there are ten winnings (Y in S132), the solenoid 52 is driven based on the signal from the special prize generating means 117, and the movable plate 51 is driven for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds).
, The variable winning device 50 is closed (S134).

If there are no 10 winnings (S
At 132, N), it is determined whether or not a timeout of 29 seconds has occurred (S133). If a timeout has occurred (Y at S133), the variable winning device 50 is closed (S134). If it is not time-out (N in S133), 10
The process returns to the determination of whether or not there is a winning.

After the variable winning device 50 is closed for 2 seconds,
Again, the variable winning device 50 is opened for 29 seconds,
Before that, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds (a period from the opening of the variable winning device 50 to the closing thereof to one closing thereof is one round) has reached a predetermined upper limit of 16 rounds (S135). ).

If the number of rounds has not reached the upper limit yet (Y in S135), it is determined whether or not a winning has been made in the V winning opening 55 (S136). Here, if no winning has been made in the V winning opening 55 (N in S136), the special prize ends at that time (S137). On the other hand, if the player has won the V winning opening 55 (Y in S136), the variable winning device 50 is opened again as the next round (S131). Also, when the maximum number of rounds has been reached (N in S135), the special prize ends (S1).
37).

The flowchart shown in FIG. 11 shows the second image game process executed simultaneously with the occurrence of the special prize. First, when a special prize is generated (Y in S141), the random number lottery is executed again by the lottery executing means 111 at the start time, and a second symbol random number is extracted this time (S14).
2).

The second symbol random number is temporarily stored in the RAM 130, and the second image game is started by the second display control means 114 which has read out the second symbol random number. At first, as shown in FIG. 6, the screen of the variable display device 30 is divided into two, the big picture display of the first image game is displayed on one divided screen 30a, and the initial picture of the second image game is displayed on another divided screen 30b. A scene is displayed (S143).

In the initial scene, a go board 32 appears, and on both sides thereof, a player character 33 using black stone and an opponent character 34 using white stone appear. In such an initial scene, there is no stone on the go board 32 yet.

When a ball wins in the starting winning opening 20 during occurrence of a special prize (Y in S144), the second display control means 114 determines the stage of the second image game. Here, in the case of the first stage (Y in S145), first, FIG.
The first stage scene of Go as shown in FIG. Each time a ball wins in the starting winning opening 20 (S144)
, N in S145), the second image game progresses one by one to the next stage, and each time the stones are struck together on the go board 32 in a state where several stones are struck together. (S
147).

Accordingly, during the occurrence of the special prize, not only the fun of the special prize itself but also the second image game displayed on the variable display device 30 can be sufficiently enjoyed visually. In particular, the second image game gradually progresses step by step every time the starting condition is satisfied, so that the interest of the player can be gradually aroused over a long period of time. In addition, by effectively utilizing the winning of the ball in the starting winning opening 20 during the occurrence of the special prize, the gambling of the player is not hindered.

Further, during the course of the second image game, the progress of the second image game is explained by voice by the live broadcast means 115, so that the game development can be easily understood and the excitement of the player can be increased. it can. In addition, the adoption of Go as the second image game itself is novel and interesting, and can attract Go fans in particular.

When the special prize is finished (Y in S148), the winning or losing of the Go at that time is determined by the winning / losing determining means 1.
16. If the player wins (S
149, Y), a given value is generated in which the variable prize device 50 repeatedly opens and closes by the number of staggers according to the number of staggers (S150). The generation of the added value here is controlled by the added value generating means 118 based on the judgment result of the win / loss judgment means 116.

Specifically, for example, the second image game is shown in FIG.
When the process is completed at the n-th stage shown in (n), the black ground 40
The eye, the 39th white ground, is one more black on the deduction player side, so that the movable plate 51 of the variable winning device 50 is opened and closed only once. If Black wins by 5 stride,
The movable plate 51 of the variable winning device 50 is opened and closed five times, and black is 10
If the player wins by the difference, the movable plate 51 of the variable winning device 50
Opens and closes ten times.

On the other hand, as a result of the second image game, if the player loses at least one at a glance to the opponent, a loss is displayed,
No added value is generated based on this. When the movable plate 51 of the variable winning device 50 opens and closes several times as the added value, winning of a ball into the V winning opening 55 does not become a continuation condition of opening and closing.

As described above, as a result of the second image game, if the player wins the game in Go, the added value is generated in addition to the special prize. Profit can be obtained and the thrill and excitement of the player can be further excited.

The first display in the variable display device 30 is described below.
It is a method of displaying the image game and the second image game. As another embodiment, the screen of the variable display device 30 is divided into two in advance, and the first image game is displayed on one divided screen. Alternatively, the second image game may be displayed on another divided screen. In such a case, the two games can be clearly distinguished, and the display relating to the two games can be enjoyed simultaneously.

Further, as another embodiment, a first image game is first displayed on the entire screen of the variable display device 30,
When a special prize is generated, a second image game may be displayed on the entire screen instead of the first image game. In such a case, the switching of the display can be enjoyed, and the content of each game can be seen over the entire screen, so that a sense of realism can be provided.

In the above embodiment, the added value is set such that the variable winning device 50 is repeatedly opened and closed by the number of disparities when the player wins. For example, in another embodiment, The variable winning device 5 as described below
It is also possible to set several opening / closing patterns in advance.

[0109] Specifically, for example, when the player wins by 1-5 stride, the variable winning device 50 opens and closes only once,
If the player wins by 6 to 10 stride, the variable winning device 50
If the variable prize device 50 repeatedly opens and closes up to 10 times,
If the player wins by 6-20 stride, the variable winning device 50
It may be set such that the variable prize device 50 repeatedly opens and closes up to 20 times if it is repeatedly opened and closed up to 5 times and wins with a difference of 21 stitches or more.

Of course, the added value may be in any form as long as it is advantageous to the player. For example, as still another embodiment, the added value is
The probability that the result of the image game is a jackpot display may be set to be changed to a higher value. Here, the state in which the probability is fluctuating is set to the probability fluctuation mode in distinction from the normal gaming state.

In this probability variation mode, the first symbol random number drawn by the lottery executing means 111 becomes a big hit, that is, the probability that the big hit display is determined in the first image game is, for example, 1/400 of the normal time. Fluctuates with a high probability of 1/200 and so on. Therefore, the sense of expectation for the occurrence of the special prize is increased, and the thrill and excitement in the game can be increased.

The duration of the probability variation mode may be set as appropriate until the next occurrence of the special prize. In addition,
In the probability variation mode, the probability may be controlled so as to be appropriately changed not only in two stages of normal time and a predetermined high probability but also in three or more stages.

Further, as an added value according to another embodiment, the number of times that the first image game can be executed per unit time may be set to be increased. Such a state is set to the time saving mode in distinction from the normal game state.

In such a time saving mode, the time from the start to the end of the first image game is, for example, usually 60
What was a second is reduced to a short time of about 6 seconds. Therefore, the probability of a big hit occurring per unit time is increased, and the player's sense of expectation can be further enhanced. Note that the duration of the time saving mode may be regulated based on the number of occurrences of the first image game during the time saving mode and the like.

In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine. However, the gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, but may be applied to other similarly functioning gaming machines. It is possible. For example, the present invention can be applied to various game machines using a ball as a game medium, such as an arrangement ball machine. In addition, the variable display device 30
Can be applied to slot machines.

In the lottery executing means 111, the random number lottery is set to be executed twice. However, when the starting condition is satisfied, the random lottery is executed only once. Based on only one lottery result, the first
The display control means and the second display control means may be set to perform display control respectively. The game content simulated in the second image game is not limited to Go. For example, shogi or various sports can be considered.

In addition, although the ball winning in the starting winning port 20 has been set as a starting condition for executing the first image game, other display devices for performing an auxiliary variable display game, an opening / closing display, and the like. Satisfying a certain condition in a prize device or the like for performing an operation game may be set as the starting condition.

In addition, the special prize has a maximum of one variable prize device.
It is set to be repeatedly opened and closed six times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ratio of the number of prize balls may be temporarily increased, or another character may be changed to a form that is easy to win. May be set.

Further, the lottery executing means 111, the right holding means 112, the first display control means 113, the second display control means 114, the live broadcast means 115, the win / loss determination means 1
16. Special prize generating means 117 and added value generating means 1
18 is realized by one game control device 100 provided for each game machine 10, for example, by incorporating only a specific function into the hall management terminal 200, and connecting each means to a separate device. May be provided separately.

[0120]

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, during the occurrence of the special prize, the second image game different from the first image game is executed to enhance the interest of the game at the time of the special prize, Further, depending on the result of the second image game, the player can obtain advantageous added value separately from the special prize,
The thrill and excitement of the player can be maintained, and the gambling of the player can be further stimulated and excited.

In particular, the second image game gradually progresses step by step each time the starting condition is satisfied during the occurrence of the special prize, so that the interest of the player can be gradually aroused over a long period of time. In addition, the effective use of the starting conditions during the occurrence of the special prize does not hurt the gambling of the player by effectively utilizing the starting conditions.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

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

FIG. 3 is a system configuration diagram of a game management device including the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view showing a situation where a first image game is being executed on the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a first image game executed by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged front view showing a situation where a second image game is being executed on the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing one display example of a second image game executed by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing processing when a ball enters a winning opening in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart schematically showing a first image game, a special prize occurrence, or a second image game in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 shows a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
It is a flowchart showing a special prize generation process.

FIG. 11 shows a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
It is a flow chart which shows the 2nd picture game processing.

[Description of Signs] 10 ... Game machine 11 ... Game board surface 13 ... Upper plate 14 ... Lower plate 17 ... Out opening 18 ... Indicator lamp 20 ... Start winning prize opening 21 ... Start winning detection switch 30 ... Variable display device 31 ... Display field 32 ... Go board 40 ... Reserved ball display device 41 ... Reserved lamp 50 ... Variable winning device 51 ... Movable plate 52 ... Solenoid 53 ... Winning detection switch 54 ... Winning counter 55 ... V winning opening 56 ... V winning detection switch 60 ... Paying ball payout Means 100: Game control device 110: CPU 111: Lottery execution means 112: Right reservation means 113: First display control means 114: Second display control means 115: Live broadcast relay means 116: Win / loss determination means 120: ROM 130: RAM 150 ... Table controller 200 ... Hall management terminal

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[Claims] When a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit on a game board, a variable display arranged on the game board so that various images can be displayed on a game machine in which a special prize advantageous to a player is generated. Device, and a game control device for controlling a game state including display contents of the variable display device. The game control device, when a predetermined start condition is satisfied during a game, various types of the variable display device When the first image game using the image is executed, and the result of the first image game corresponds to a predetermined jackpot display, the special prize is generated, and the variable display device during the special prize generation, In addition to the first image game, a second image game in which various images are developed and displayed in a plurality of stages is executed one stage at a time each time the starting condition is satisfied during the occurrence of a special prize, and at the end of the special prize Result of the second image game A game machine that, when a predetermined display condition is satisfied, generates a value that is advantageous to the player in addition to the special prize accordingly. 2. A variable display arranged on a game board so that various images can be displayed on a gaming machine in which a special prize advantageous to a player is generated when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit on the game board. Device, a lottery execution means, a first display control means, a second display control means, a special prize generation means, and a value generation means, wherein the lottery execution means has a predetermined start during a game. When the condition is satisfied, a random lottery using a random number is executed. The first display control means, based on a lottery result of the lottery execution means, uses a first image using various images on the variable display device. Executing a game, wherein the special prize generating means generates the special prize when a result of the first image game corresponds to a predetermined jackpot display, and wherein the second display control means controls the lottery execution means. According to the lottery result, the special prize is being generated The variable image display device executes a second image game in which various images are developed and displayed in a plurality of stages, one stage at a time each time the starting condition is satisfied while a special prize is being generated. A gaming machine characterized in that, when a predetermined display condition is satisfied as a result of the second image game at the time of termination, an added value advantageous to the player is generated in addition to the special prize accordingly. 3. The first image game is a content in which, on one or a plurality of lines, various symbols arranged on the line continuously change and then stop sequentially, and stop on any one of the lines. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a state in which all of the symbols are aligned is set as the jackpot display. 4. The second image game is a game in which a player competes with his / her opponent for a win or loss. The second image game includes a state where the player has won at the end of the special prize and a case where the predetermined display condition is satisfied. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is defined. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the content of the game in the second image game is Go, and the type of added value is made different depending on the difference between the players. . 6. A gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising live commentary means for explaining the progress of said second image game by text or voice. 7. The first image game is first displayed on the entire screen of the variable display device, and when the result of the first image game corresponds to a big hit display, the screen of the variable display device is divided into two. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the jackpot display is displayed on one split screen, and the second image game is displayed on another split screen. 8. The screen of the variable display device is divided into two parts in advance, the first image game is displayed on one divided screen, and the second image game is displayed on another divided screen. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. 9. The first image game is first displayed on the entire screen of the variable display device, and when the special prize is generated,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, wherein the second image game is displayed in place of the first image game. 10. A variable prize device is provided on the game board surface, the variable prize device includes a movable plate capable of opening and closing the winning opening, and the movable plate is normally maintained in a closed state. The movable plate is repeatedly opened and closed a certain number of times,
Claim 1, 2, 3, 3, characterized in that said special prize
The gaming machine according to 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9. 11. The system according to claim 1, wherein the movable plate of the variable winning device is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times separately from the special prize as the added value.
The gaming machine according to 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10. 12. The system according to claim 1, wherein the value of the first image game is changed so as to increase the probability that the result of the first image game will be a big hit display.
The gaming machine according to 8, 9, 10 or 11. 13. The system according to claim 1, wherein the number of executable times of the first image game per unit time is increased as the added value. ,
The gaming machine according to 10, 11, or 12. 14. A start winning prize port is provided on the game board surface, and the starting condition is set such that a ball wins in the start prize port. ,
The gaming machine according to 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13.