JP2000350836A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine full of interests capable of increasing thrill and excitement in the entire game by merging game methods among conventional different machine kinds and improving a game property. SOLUTION: When a ball enters a start winning port 20 during the game, first pattern fluctuation is executed first in a variable display device 30 based on it. In the case that the result of the first pattern fluctuation is equivalent to large winning display, the special prize of opening and closing a winning device 50 for the special prize for 16 times at maximum is generated. Further, second pattern fluctuation is executed in the variable display device 30 for respective rounds while the special prize is generated. Every time the result of the second pattern fluctuation is equivalent to the large winning display, a variable winning device 40 is shifted to a repeated opening state for prescribed time.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special prize advantageous to a player when predetermined conditions are satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit on a game board. Here, the gaming machine mainly refers to a pachinko machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this type of game machine, various types of pachinko machines generally known as fever machines and wings are known. In the fever machine, when a ball wins in a starting winning opening established on a game board, various symbols are scroll-displayed on a variable display device such as a liquid crystal screen. If the combination of the symbols after the scroll stop corresponds to a big hit, a special prize (so-called fever) is generated, and the large winning opening is set to be repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times.

[0003] Further, in the case of a wing, when a ball wins in the starting winning opening, a movable piece called a wing of the main role is temporarily opened, and during that time, the ball is taken into the main role. Then, when the captured ball wins a winning opening called a V zone, a big hit occurs. That is, the prize ball is paid out each time the blade is opened and closed by a predetermined number to win the ball. As mentioned above,
There are various models that can enjoy completely different playing methods.
At the amusement arcade, several types of models were installed to meet the players' preferences.

[0004]

However, in the conventional gaming machines, the display contents of the variable display device are diversified in the case of the fever machine, and the structure of the main role is complicated in the case of the wings. Then, although there are various ways to enhance the interest, the game methods have been almost categorized for each model, and the games themselves tended to become rut.

That is, in the case of the fever machine,
Even if a special prize occurs, the large winning opening simply opens and closes a predetermined number of times, and is monotonous and does not change. For this reason, even during the occurrence of the special prize, a monotonous operation of simply hitting the ball with the aim of the large winning opening is repeated, and there is a problem that the change in the game process is poor and lacks interest.

[0006] Further, in the case of the wings, unlike the fever machine, the occurrence of the jackpot is to cause the ball to successfully win a winning opening called a V zone.
It depends only on the skill of the player. As a result, it is possible to satisfy the gambling spirit of the player, but it is also difficult for beginners to play, and there has been a long-awaited demand for a new and entertaining gaming machine.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art. By combining the conventional game methods between different models to enhance the playability, the thrill of the entire game can be improved. It is an object of the present invention to provide an amusement gaming machine capable of increasing excitement.

[0008]

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 a game board surface (11), a variable display device (30) and a variable prize device are provided in a gaming machine (10) capable of generating a special prize advantageous to a player. (40), lottery execution means (111), display control means (113, 114), and special prize generation means (11
6) and an accessory displacement executing means (115), wherein the variable display device (30) can display a symbol change that stops after various symbols change, and is provided on a game board surface (11). The variable prize device (40) is displaceable between a normal closed state where it is difficult to win a ball and an open state where it is easy to win a ball, and is provided on a game board surface (11). The execution means (111) executes random lottery using random numbers when a predetermined starting condition is satisfied during the game, and the display control means (113, 114) executes the lottery execution means (1).
According to the lottery result of 11), first, the variable display device (3)
0), a symbol change is executed, and the special prize generating means (11) is executed.
6) Generates the special prize when the result of the one symbol change corresponds to a predetermined jackpot display, and the display control means (113, 114) returns again when the special prize occurs. During the occurrence or at the end, according to the lottery result of the lottery execution means (111), another symbol change is executed on the variable display device (30), and the character displacement execution means (115) A gaming machine (10) characterized in that the variable winning device (40) is continuously or intermittently displaced to an open state for a predetermined time when another symbol change result corresponds to a predetermined jackpot display. .

[2] The feature of [1], wherein the probability that the result of the other symbol change corresponds to the jackpot display is set higher than the probability that the result of the one symbol change is determined to be the jackpot display. Gaming machine (10).

[3] While the special prize is being generated, another symbol change is repeatedly executed on the variable display device (30) up to a predetermined number of times, and the result of the other symbol change is predetermined. The gaming machine (10) according to [1] or [2], wherein the variable winning device (40) is continuously or intermittently displaced to the open state for a predetermined time every time a jackpot is displayed.

[4] When the special prize ends, another symbol change is executed once by the variable display device (30), and when the result of the other symbol change corresponds to a predetermined jackpot display, The gaming machine (10) according to [1] or [2], wherein the variable winning device (40) is continuously or intermittently displaced to an open state for a predetermined time.

[5] The variable display device (30) and the variable prize device (40) are integrally formed as one accessory, [1], [2],
The gaming machine (10) according to [3] or [4].

[6] The variable prize winning device (40) has a pair of movable pieces (41) which are arranged to be separated from each other on the left and right sides, and the lower portion between the movable pieces (41) is The gaming machine (10) according to [5], wherein a variable display device (30) is provided.

[7] The one symbol change is first displayed on the entire screen of the variable display device (30), and when the result of the one symbol change corresponds to the big hit display, the variable display device (30) is displayed. ) Is divided, the one symbol variation jackpot display is displayed on one divided screen, and the another symbol variation is displayed on the other divided screen [1], [2]. , [3], [4], [5] or [6]
A gaming machine (10) as described.

[8] At the time of the one symbol change, the variable display device (30) is provided with a plurality of display portions capable of displaying various symbols, arranged in a matrix of a plurality of columns and a plurality of rows vertically. The case where the symbols appearing and stopping on any one of the lines passing by the same number by the same number are all the same is set as the jackpot display [1],
[2], [3], [4], [5], [6] or [7]
A gaming machine (10) as described.

[9] At the time of the another symbol change, a plurality of display portions each capable of displaying various symbols appear on the variable display device (30) side by side on one line. In addition, the case where the specific symbols selected in advance are stopped together is set as the jackpot display [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6]. ],
The gaming machine (10) according to [7] or [8].

[10] The variable prize winning device (4) corresponds to the number of times corresponding to the type of the specific symbol that has formed the jackpot display.
The gaming machine (10) according to [9], wherein the gaming machine (10) is repeatedly opened and closed.

[11] 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] or [10].

[12] A prize winning device (50) is provided on the game board surface (11), and the prize winning device (50) is provided.
Has a movable plate (51) that can open and close a winning opening extending in the left-right direction, and the movable plate (51) is normally maintained in a closed state. [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6],
A gaming machine (10) according to [7], [8], [9], [10] or [11].

Next, the operation based on the above-mentioned solution will be described. According to the gaming machine (10) of the present invention, when the starting condition is successfully established in a game in which a ball is hit on the gaming board surface (11), one symbol change is first executed on the variable display device (30) based on the starting condition. You. That is, the variable display device (3
In (0), after various symbols are changed, any symbol stops in various combinations.

When the result of the one symbol change corresponds to the big hit display, a special prize advantageous to the player is generated. During the occurrence of the special prize or at the end of the special prize, another symbol change is executed again in the variable display device (30). If the result of this other symbol change corresponds to the jackpot display,
This time, the variable winning device (40) is continuously or intermittently displaced to the open state for a predetermined time.

As described above, in the present gaming machine (10), when a special prize is generated after the one symbol change game, another symbol change is executed, so that the user can visually enjoy even after the special prize is generated. The variable prize device (40) is displaced to the open state depending on the result of the different symbol fluctuations, so that an opportunity for a ball prize separately from the special prize can be surely obtained, and a more interesting game is enjoyed. be able to.

In more detail, the game board surface (1
1) When a starting condition is satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit upward, the lottery executing means (111) first executes a random lottery based on the starting condition. On the basis of the result of the lottery, one symbol change is executed in the variable display device (30). Here, the display content in one symbol change is controlled by the display control means (113, 114) in relation to the lottery result.

If the result of the one symbol change corresponds to a big hit display, a special prize is generated under the control of the special prize generating means (116). Here, the jackpot display is determined and the special prize is generated when a jackpot appears in the lottery by the lottery executing means (111).

When the special prize occurs, another symbol change is executed in the variable display device (30) based on the lottery result again during or at the end of the special prize. Here, similarly to the case of the one symbol variation, the display content in another symbol variation also relates to the display control means (1) in association with the lottery result.
13, 114).

If the result of the another symbol change corresponds to a jackpot display, then the accessory displacement execution means (115)
, The variable winning device (40) is continuously or intermittently displaced to the open state for a predetermined time. Here, the jackpot display is determined, and the variable prize device (40) is displaced when a jackpot appears in the lottery by the lottery executing means (111).

Further, if the probability that the result of the another symbol change corresponds to the jackpot display is set higher than the probability that the result of the one symbol change is determined to be the jackpot display, once the special prize is generated, An opportunity for displacement of the variable prize device (40) can be obtained with a higher probability, and the player's expectation can be further increased.

The timing and the number of the other symbol changes are set such that the another symbol change is repeatedly executed up to a predetermined number of times during the occurrence of the special prize.
Each time the result of the another symbol change corresponds to the jackpot display,
It is also interesting to displace the variable winning device (40), and in such a case, the thrill and excitement of the player can be further increased during the special prize.

As another example, when the special prize is finished, the variable prize device (40) is executed only once, and when the result of the other symbol change corresponds to the big hit display, Is displaced, the thrill and excitement of the player can be maintained even after the special prize ends.

Further, if the variable display device (30) and the variable winning device (40) are integrally formed as one accessory, the number of parts can be reduced, and the cost can be reduced. In addition, a novel and diverse gameplay can be produced by one character.

Here, as a specific configuration, for example, if the variable display device (30) is disposed immediately below a pair of movable pieces (41) in the variable winning device (40),
It can be made compact and can be easily mounted on the game board surface (11) in a limited space.

In the method of displaying one symbol variation and another symbol variation, one symbol variation is first displayed on the entire screen of the variable display device (30), and the result corresponds to a big hit display. Then, when the screen of the variable display device (30) is divided, the big hit display is displayed on one divided screen, and another symbol change game is newly displayed on another divided screen. interesting.

Also, when the one symbol changes, a plurality of display units capable of displaying various symbols are arranged in a matrix on the variable display device (30) so that the same number of each display unit is provided. If the symbols stopped on any of the passing lines are all the same, the jackpot display will be the same as the conventional scroll display with respect to one symbol change, and it will be easy for the player to adjust and display easily. Understand the contents.

Also, at the time of the another symbol change, a plurality of display portions each capable of displaying various symbols appear on the variable display device (30) side by side on one line. In all cases, if the large symbols are stopped when all of the pre-selected specific symbols are stopped, the display is thrilling and can be enjoyed sufficiently.

In such another symbol change, if the variable prize device (40) is repeatedly opened and closed by the number of times corresponding to the type of the specific symbol in which the big hit display is formed, the change in the playability is caused. It can be more interesting.

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

Further, 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. Conceivable. Specifically, for example, if the movable plate (51) of the special prize 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 to.

[0038]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Various embodiments representing the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 12 show a gaming machine 10 according to a first 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 a predetermined condition is 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 to be 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. At 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 the approximate center of the game board surface 11, a variable winning device 40, a variable display device 30, and a reserved ball display device 35
Are arranged as one integrated main accessory. More specifically, the variable winning device 40 has a pair of movable pieces 41, 41 which are arranged to be separated from each other in the left and right directions and are rotatable. And the holding ball display device 35 are arranged vertically.

A starting winning port 20 is provided below the reserved ball display device 35, and a special winning device 50 is further provided below the starting winning port 20. Other, game board surface 11
On the top, various obstacles for changing the falling speed or direction of the hit ball, and various accessories such as a windmill 15 and a tulip 16 are also provided in 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.

Above the game board surface 11, there are provided display lamps 18 for displaying various game states and the like and increasing the fun of the game. A game control device 100 (FIG. 1) for centrally managing the game state is provided on the back side of the game board surface 11.
Reference). 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 starting condition for executing a symbol change described later.

As shown in FIG. 1, the starting winning opening 20 includes a starting winning detection 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.

As shown in FIG. 4, the variable display device 30 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 may be configured using a fluorescent display tube, a cathode ray tube (CRT), or the like, as well as a monochrome liquid crystal display.

The variable display device 30 is configured to selectively display a first symbol variation (one symbol variation) or a second symbol variation (another symbol variation) on the screen. FIG.
As shown in (a), on the screen on which the first symbol change is executed, the individual display units 31 are arranged in a matrix composed of a plurality of rows and columns. Specifically, a total of nine display units 3
1 are arranged in a matrix of three horizontal rows and three vertical rows.

On the first screen of the variable display device 30, each time a ball wins in the starting winning opening 20, various symbols are changed for each of the display portions 31.
A first symbol change in which an arbitrary symbol stops one by one is displayed. The order in which the display operation starts or ends in each display unit 31 may be set in advance, for example, in the order of the center, left, right, and the like for each row. In addition, characters, symbols, and the like are prepared in advance as symbols in addition to the numbers 0-9.

As a result of the first symbol change, a case where all three symbols are identical on any one of the lines passing over each display unit 31 arranged vertically, horizontally, and diagonally is a jackpot display. It has been established. A state in which the symbols stopped on the other two display units 31 except for one display unit 31 on any line before the jackpot display is determined corresponds to the reach display. At the time of the reach display, a so-called reach action may be provided that informs the player in an easy-to-understand manner by blinking the illumination or playing music.

When the result of the first symbol change is determined to be the big hit display, a special prize in which the special prize winning device 50 described later repeatedly opens and closes up to a predetermined number of times occurs. If, as a result of the first symbol change, it is not finally determined to be the big hit display, all of them correspond to the loss display. In addition, when the jackpot display is confirmed, the color of each display unit 31 may be changed or blinked to notify the player that a special prize will occur.

When the special prize is generated, the variable symbol display device 30 repeatedly executes the second symbol change up to a predetermined number of times during the prize. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the result of the first symbol change corresponds to the big hit display, the screen 2 of the variable display device 30 is divided as shown in FIG. The setting is made such that the big hit display (three symbols) of the first symbol change is displayed on one split screen 30a, and the second symbol change is displayed on the other split screen 30b.

As shown in FIG. 5B, on the other divided screen 30b in which the second symbol change is executed, three display units 3
2 are arranged in a horizontal row. On this screen, a second symbol change in which various symbols are switched to the respective display units 32 for each round of a special prize, which will be described later, and an arbitrary symbol is stopped one by one is repeatedly executed. Each display unit 3
The order in which the display operation starts or ends in 2 may be set in advance, for example, in the order of the left column, the right column, and the middle column. In this case, in addition to the numerals of 0 to 9, specific symbols 1 as shown in FIG. 7 are prepared in advance.

As shown in FIG. 6, as a result of the change of the second symbol, the case where the specific symbol 1 is stopped on each display unit 32 is determined to be the big hit display. When such a big hit display is determined, the variable winning device 40 described later is set to repeatedly open and close a predetermined number of times. If three specific symbols 1 are not aligned as a result of the second symbol change, all of the symbols correspond to the loss display.

The reserve ball display device 35 shown in FIG. 2 is not executed when a ball is won in the starting winning opening 20 while the first symbol is changing or a special prize is being generated on the variable display device 30. The number of times of one symbol change is displayed.
This reserved ball display device 35 is used for a game control device 10 described later.
Based on the signal from 0, the setting is made so as to display the number of suspensions stored in the game control device 100.

As shown in FIG. 4, the reserved ball display device 35
Have four holding lamps 36, 36,..., And the unexecuted first symbol change can be held up to four times. That is, control is performed so that the number of holding lamps 36 corresponding to the number of holdings is turned on. When the held first symbol change 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 35.

The variable winning device 40 shown in FIG. 2 is provided on the game board 11 so as to be displaceable between a normal closed state where it is difficult to win a ball and an open state where it is easy to win a ball. As shown in FIG. 4, the variable winning device 40 includes a pair of movable pieces 41,
41 are separated left and right, and each is rotatably supported by a pivot 42.

As shown in FIG. 5A, each movable piece 41
Are normally maintained in a closed state extending upward so as to be close to each other. However, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the ball is opened in an open state which spreads right and left in synchronization, the ball can easily win. In addition,
When each movable piece 41 is in the closed state, the ball may not be formed at all.

More specifically, as shown in FIG.
Are connected to solenoids 43 which are driving means, respectively.
Is connected via a cam mechanism to the plunger 43a. Each movable piece 41 is normally maintained in a closed state in which the movable piece 41 rises upward, but is set so as to swing right and left to open when the solenoid 43 is excited.

As shown in FIG. 1, each solenoid 43 is connected to a game control device 100,
It is driven based on a command from 00. As will be described later, the second
When the result of the symbol change corresponds to the jackpot display, each movable piece 41 of the variable winning device 40 is controlled so as to be repeatedly opened and closed by the number of times of the symbol of two symbols.

Further, inside the pair of movable pieces 41, 41, there is provided an internal winning area into which the ball guided by each movable piece 41 is taken. Has been established. Inside of the winning award opening 44,
As shown in FIG. 1, a winning detection switch 45 for detecting a winning ball is provided.
Is set so that the number of winning balls is counted by the winning counter 46 based on the signal from the player.

The special prize 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 special prize winning device 50 is controlled to produce a special prize based on a signal from the game control device 100 when a big hit is displayed due to the first symbol change. 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 special prize winning device 50, a prize detecting switch 53 for detecting a winning ball is provided.
Is provided. Based on the signal from the winning detection switch 53, a predetermined number (for example, 10
When the winning balls are counted by the winning counter 54, the movable plate 51 is controlled so as to close once even before a predetermined time period for continuously opening has elapsed.

Further, a V winning opening 55 is also provided inside the special prize winning device 50, and winning in the V winning opening 55 for each round is a continuation condition for shifting to the next round. ing. The winning of the ball into the V winning opening 55
It is detected by the V 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, accessory displacement execution means 11
5, and a special prize generating means 116 and the like. Note that the game control device 100 is a hall management terminal 200 that centrally controls the operation and operation of various devices in the game hall from an output unit 140 via a local information network (LAN).
(See FIG. 3).

The lottery executing means 111 is provided with the starting winning opening 2
A random lottery using a random number is executed to generate a first symbol random number due to the winning of the ball at 0. Here, the first symbol random number is a factor for determining whether or not the first symbol variation causes a jackpot display.

The signal related 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 116.
Is input to Note that a random number table for generating the first symbol random number is stored in the ROM 120, and the probability that the first symbol random number corresponds to a jackpot or a loss is appropriately set in advance.

When a special prize is generated, the lottery executing means 111 repeatedly executes a random lottery using random numbers again at the start of each round for each round, and obtains a second symbol random number as a result of the lottery. It also outputs a signal relating to

Here, the second symbol random number is a factor for determining whether or not a big hit is displayed in the second symbol variation executed in each round of the special prize. The signal related to the second symbol random number is also once stored in the RAM 130, and then the second display control unit 114 and the accessory displacement execution unit 1
15 is input.

The random number table for generating the second symbol random number is also:
Like the random number table of the first symbol random numbers, the random numbers are stored in the ROM 120, and the probability that the first and second symbol random numbers correspond to a big hit or a loss is appropriately set in advance.

Here, the second symbol random number is smaller than the probability that the first symbol random number corresponds to the jackpot display in the first symbol variation.
The probability corresponding to the jackpot display in the second symbol change is set higher. Specifically, for example, the probability of displaying a big hit with the first symbol change is set to 1/200, and the probability of displaying the big hit with the second symbol change is set to about 1/50.

The right holding means 112 is used for the starting winning opening 2
It is determined whether or not the first symbol is changing or a special prize is occurring when the ball wins at 0, and if it is in the middle of these, the first symbol random number drawn by the lottery executing means 111 is determined. Is executed to temporarily suspend execution of a new first symbol change based on the first symbol change.

The reserved first symbol random number, that is, the number of the right to execute the first symbol change, is also stored in the right retaining unit 1.
Under the control of 12, up to four pieces are respectively displayed on the reserved ball display device 35. Specifically, the number of suspended execution rights (the first symbol random numbers) is displayed by the number of lighting of the pending lamp 36 in the reserved sphere display device 35.

The first display control means 113 stops the first symbol change when various balls are changed on the respective display portions 31 of the variable display device 30 when a ball is won in the starting winning port 20. Is to execute. More specifically, the first display control means 113 includes a RAM 130
The first symbol random number once saved in the lottery execution means 11
The first symbol change is executed based on the lottery result of No. 1).

The display contents of the first symbol variation are displayed in accordance with the first symbol random number in the form of a jackpot display (determined through reach display) and other various symbols corresponding to the loss display are stopped and displayed. Is programmed in advance. 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 displays the screen of the variable display device 30 as shown in FIG.
The state is switched from (a) to the state shown in FIG. 5 (b), and in each display section 32 of the variable display device 30 for each round of the special prize, a second symbol change is executed in which each symbol is changed and then stopped, and then stopped. Things. More specifically, the second display control unit 114 is configured to store the second symbol random number once stored in the RAM 130 (the lottery result of the lottery execution unit 111).
, The second symbol change is executed.

The display contents in the second symbol variation are set in advance so that the various combinations of symbols corresponding to the jackpot display shown in FIG. 6 and the other loss display are stopped and displayed according to the second symbol random number. Be programmed. The combination pattern of the stop symbols is registered in advance in the display control program data stored in the ROM 120.

When the result of the second symbol change is a big hit display, specifically, when the second symbol random number is a big hit, each of the movable pieces of the variable winning device 40 41 is repeatedly displaced to the open state five times intermittently over a predetermined period of time. The accessory displacement execution means 115 includes a solenoid circuit for driving the solenoid 43 of the variable winning device 40 according to a game control program.

If the result of the first symbol change is a big hit display, the special prize generating means 116
When the symbol random number is a big hit, a control for generating a special prize is executed. Here, the special prize means that the movable plate 51 of the special prize winning device 50 repeatedly opens and closes up to 16 rounds. The special prize generating means 116 includes a solenoid circuit for driving the solenoid 52 of the special prize winning device 50 according to the game control program.

The ROM 1 of the game control device 100
Reference numeral 20 denotes game control program data for controlling the special prize winning device 50 and the like, display control program data relating to display contents of the variable display device 30, lighting patterns of display lamps 18 for producing prizes for various kinds of characters, speakers, and the like. Fixed data, such as a voice generation pattern from the server, 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. 1, a prize ball payout means 60 is provided inside the gaming machine 10. 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. The prize ball payout means 60 is also connected to the CPU 11 of the game control device 100 via a signal line.
Connected to 0.

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.

In the gaming island, a plurality of stand controllers 150 as repeaters are installed.
, 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 140 of the gaming machine 10 (see FIG. 1). 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.
If the player wins 0 (Y in S111), a start winning signal is output from the start winning detection switch 21 to the game control device 100.

When the lottery execution means 111 receives the start winning signal, a random number lottery is executed to generate a first symbol random number (S112). When such random number lottery is performed, the first random number lottery stored in the RAM 130 of the game control device 100 is performed.
It is determined whether or not the symbol random number (synonymous with the reserved ball) is less than the limit number 4 that can be displayed on the reserved ball display device 35 (S
113).

Here, if the limit is less than four (S113
Y), the first symbol random number as the lottery result is newly stored up to a maximum of four times (S114). At this time, the number of stored first symbol random numbers, that is, the number of times the first symbol change execution right is held is added and displayed by turning on the holding lamp 36 of the held ball display device 35 (S116).

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 maximum number of four (N in S113), the first symbol random number is not newly stored, and the first symbol random number is not stored. The right to execute the symbol change 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 symbol change is discarded (S116).

Next, in the flowchart shown in FIG.
If the first symbol is not changing or a special prize is occurring (S120)
Y), it is determined whether or not the right to execute the first symbol change 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 36 of the holding ball display device 35 is turned off, the subtraction display is performed (S
123).

In response to the first symbol random number, the first symbol change is started on the first screen of the variable display device 30 shown in FIG. 4 based on a command from the first display control means 113 (S1).
24). When the first symbol change is started, various symbols are scrolled on the display units 31 arranged in a matrix. Then, after scrolling for a predetermined time,
An arbitrary combination of the symbols is determined as the display result.

If the first symbol random number is a big hit (Y in S125), 3 is displayed on the screen of the variable display device 30.
On any one of the lines where the display units 31 are arranged one by one, a reach display is first performed to determine that two symbols are of the same type.
The symbol of the individual is also determined to be of the same type, and the big hit display to be a double eye, such as "7, 7, 7", as shown in FIG. 5A, for example, is determined (S126).

If the jackpot display is determined,
Based on this, a special prize advantageous to the player is generated (S12).
7). Further, during the occurrence of the special prize, the screen of the variable display device 30 switches to the state shown in FIG. 5B, and the second symbol change is executed (S128). Thereby, during the occurrence of the special prize, not only the fun of the special prize itself but also the second symbol change can be visually enjoyed. In addition, depending on the result of the second symbol change, the variable winning device 40 is repeatedly displaced to the open state during the special prize, so that an opportunity for a ball prize separately from the special prize can be surely obtained, and a more interesting game is achieved. You can enjoy.

On the other hand, if the first symbol random number is a loss (N in S125), the result of the first symbol change is a loss display (S130), and no special prize is generated thereafter. The above-described game process is repeated until the player finishes the game (S129). In addition, the first
The symbol variation is the first lottery selected by the lottery executing means 111.
It is controlled by the first display control means 113 according to the symbol random number.

The flowchart shown in FIG.
It shows a special prize generation process executed when the result of the symbol change is a jackpot display. In this processing, first, the special prize winning device 50 is opened (S131). Specifically, when the first symbol random number drawn by the lottery executing means 111 is a big hit, the special symbol generating means 11
The special prize signal is output from 6 to the special prize winning device 50. Then, the solenoid 52 of the special prize winning device 50 is driven to open the movable plate 51 for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds).

During the opening of the special prize winning device 50, 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 (S1).
32). If ten prizes are won (Y in S132), the solenoid 52 is driven based on a signal from the special prize generating means 116, and the movable plate 51 is driven for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds)
And the special prize winning device 50 is closed (S134).

If there are no 10 winnings (S
At N 132, it is determined whether or not a timeout of 29 seconds has occurred (S 133). If a timeout has occurred (Y at S 133), the special prize winning device 50 is closed (S 134).
If the timeout has not occurred (N in S133), 1
The process returns to the determination of whether or not there is no winning.

After the special prize winning device 50 is closed for 2 seconds, the special prize winning device 50 is opened again for 29 seconds, but before that, the number of rounds (before the special prize winning device 50 is opened and then closed) Is determined to be one round.) Is determined to have reached the predetermined upper limit number of rounds of 16 (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 special prize winning device 50 is opened again as the next round (S131). Also, when the maximum number of rounds has been reached (N in S140), the special prize ends (S140).
137).

The flowchart shown in FIG. 11 shows a second symbol change process which is executed simultaneously during the occurrence of the special prize. First, when a special prize is generated (Y in S141), at the start of each round (S142), the lottery execution means 1
11, random number lottery is executed again, and a second symbol random number is extracted this time (S143).

The second symbol random number is temporarily stored in the RAM 130, and the second symbol change is immediately started by the second display control means 114 which has read out the second symbol random number (S144). As shown in FIG. 5B, first, the screen of the variable display device 30 is divided into two, and various symbols are scrolled on the three display portions 32 appearing on the divided screen 30b. Then, after scroll display is performed for a predetermined time, an arbitrary combination of the symbols is determined as a display result.

If the second symbol random number is a big hit (Y in S145), on the screen of the variable display device 30, as shown in FIG. The jackpot display to be performed is determined (S146). When such a jackpot display is determined, the variable winning device 40 is intermittently displaced to the open state five times intermittently based on this (S147).

Here, the probability that the result of the second symbol change corresponds to the jackpot display is set higher than the probability that the result of the first symbol change is determined to the jackpot display, so that even the special prize is once set. If it occurs, a chance of displacement of the variable winning device 40 can be obtained with a higher probability than that,
It is possible to further increase the player's expectation.

On the other hand, if the second symbol random number is a loss (N in S145), the result of the second symbol change is a loss display (S149), and the variable winning device 40 does not open or close based on this. . The opening and closing of the variable winning device 40 as described above is repeatedly performed for each round during the occurrence of the special prize (S148). The second symbol change is controlled by the second display control unit 114 in accordance with the second symbol random number selected by the lottery execution unit 111.

The flowchart of FIG. 12 shows the accessory displacement process executed when the result of the second symbol change is a big hit display. In this process, first, the pair of movable pieces 41 of the variable winning device 40 are opened from the normal closed state to the open state (S151).

More specifically, when the second symbol random number is a big hit, a drive signal is output from the accessory displacement executing means 115 to the variable winning device 40 at the end of the second symbol change. Then, each solenoid 43 of the variable winning device 40 is driven, and the pair of movable pieces 41, 41 are moved for a predetermined time (for example, 2
Seconds).

If two seconds have elapsed since the variable winning device 40 was opened (Y in S152), the variable winning device 40 is closed again (S153). Here, the variable winning device 40 is 1
After being closed for two seconds, the variable winning device 40 is opened again for two seconds, but before that, it is determined whether the number of times of opening and closing has reached a predetermined upper limit number of five (S).
154).

On the other hand, if the upper limit has not yet been reached (S
N at 154), the variable winning device 40 is opened again (S1).
51). On the other hand, when the number of times of opening and closing of the variable winning device 40 has reached the upper limit (Y in S154), the opening and closing operation of the variable winning device 40 ends, and the variable winning device 40 returns to the normal closed state.

Also, since the variable display device 30 and the variable winning device 40 are integrated into one accessory, the number of parts can be reduced and cost can be reduced. Playability can be produced. In particular, a pair of movable pieces 41,
Since the variable display devices 30 are juxtaposed immediately below the space 41, the variable display device 30 can be configured more compactly, and the mountability on the game board surface 11 in a limited space can be improved.

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

As a third embodiment, the first symbol variation is first displayed on the entire screen of the variable display device 30, and when a special prize occurs, the second symbol is replaced on the entire screen in place of the first symbol variation. If the fluctuation is displayed, 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 reality can be provided.

The start timing and the number of times of the second symbol change are described. In each of the above embodiments, the second symbol change is repeatedly executed during each round during the occurrence of the special prize. As a fourth embodiment, when the special prize ends, the second symbol change is set to be executed only once, and when the result of the second symbol change corresponds to the big hit display, the second symbol change is performed. Subsequently, the variable winning device 40 may be configured to be opened and closed.

In the fourth embodiment, the thrill and excitement of the player can be maintained even after the end of the special prize. In addition, the number of times of the second symbol change is smaller than that of each of the above embodiments, for example, the probability of the result of the second symbol change being a big hit display is increased, or the big hit display is determined. The number of times the variable prize device 40 is opened and closed may be set to be as large as, for example, 16 times.

In the second symbol variation, only when the specific symbol 1 is aligned on the three display portions 32 on the screen of the variable display device 30 is determined to be the big hit display. It is also possible to set a case where all the winnings are set as a jackpot display, and to repeatedly open and close the variable winning device 40 a number of times corresponding to the type of the symbol in which the jackpot display is formed.

In such an embodiment, for example, if the variable winning device 40 is repeatedly opened and closed by the number of times corresponding to the number of the symbol in which the big hit display is formed by the second symbol change, the number of times of opening and closing Is not constant, and various changes occur in the playability, so that the interest can be further enhanced.

More specifically, the accessory displacement execution means 115
The program may be programmed so that each movable piece 41 of the variable winning device 40 is repeatedly opened and closed by the number of times that is the symbol forming the jackpot display. Specifically, for example, when two symbols “8” are aligned on the variable display device 30 and a big hit is displayed, the movable pieces 41 are repeatedly opened and closed eight times.

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.

Also, a case has been described in which the symbols such as the same numerals and symbols are aligned as the jackpot display in the first and second symbol variations in the variable display device 30. In addition, for example, when the symbols are arranged in a specific order, the symbols, For example, there is a case where a figure is a specific combination.

Further, the game contents simulated in the first and second symbol fluctuations are not limited to the symbol matching as in the slot machine described above. For example, card games, roulette,
Alternatively, various games that can be expressed on the screen, such as the development of a predetermined story, can be targeted for simulation.

In addition, the fact that the ball wins in the starting winning opening 20 is set as a starting condition for executing the first symbol change. Satisfying a certain condition in a prize device or the like for performing an operation game may be set as the starting condition.

Each movable piece 4 of the variable winning device 40
1 was set to intermittently displace to the open state,
For example, it may be continuously displaced to the open state for a predetermined time. In this case, the variable winning device may be maintained in the open state for a time corresponding to the number of the symbol forming the jackpot display, or uniformly for a fixed time regardless of the type of the symbol forming the jackpot display. You may make it maintain an open state.

The lottery executing means 111 is set so as to generate two symbol random numbers by one lottery.
The first display control means 1 is based on only one symbol random number.
13 and the second display control means 114 may be set to execute display control. Further, the first display control means 113 and the second display control means 114 are configured separately, but the control of the first and second symbol variations may be executed by one display control means.

The above-mentioned special prize is set to repeatedly open and close the special prize winning device 50 up to 16 times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A variety of states may be set, such as changing the role to an easy-to-win form.

Further, the lottery execution means 111, the right holding means 112, the first display control means 113, the second display control means 114, the accessory displacement execution means 115, and the special prize generation means 116 are provided for each gaming machine 10. Although realized by one equipped game control device 100, for example, only a specific function may be incorporated in the hall management terminal 200, and the respective means may be distributed and provided between different devices.

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According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the conventional gaming method between different models is integrated, and when a special prize is generated through one symbol changing game based on the establishment of the starting condition, another gaming machine is provided. Since the symbol change is executed, it can be visually enjoyed even after the occurrence of the special prize, and depending on the result of another symbol change, the variable winning device is displaced to the open state,
In addition to the special prize, a ball winning opportunity can be reliably obtained, and a more interesting game can be enjoyed.

[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 variable display device and a variable winning device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an operation explanatory view showing screen switching of the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an operation explanatory view showing a scene where the result of the second symbol change is determined to be the big hit display in the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged perspective view showing a driving mechanism of a pair of movable pieces constituting the variable winning 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 shows a first example of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
It is a flowchart which shows a symbol change process schematically.

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

FIG. 11 is a flowchart schematically showing a second symbol change process in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart schematically showing an accessory displacement process in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Game machine 11 ... Game board surface 13 ... Upper plate 14 ... Lower plate 17 ... Out opening 18 ... Display lamp 20 ... Start winning prize opening 21 ... Start winning detection switch 30 ... Variable display device 31 ... Display unit 32 ... Display unit 35 ... Reserving ball display device 36 ... Retaining lamp 40 ... Variable winning device 41 ... Movable piece 42 ... Axis 43 ... Solenoid 44 ... Reward opening port 45 ... Winning detection switch 46 ... Winning counter 50 ... Special prize winning device 51 ... Movable plate 52 ... solenoid 53 ... winning detection switch 54 ... winning counter 55 ... V winning opening 56 ... V winning detection switch 60 ... winning ball payout means 100 ... game control device 110 ... CPU 111 ... lottery execution means 112 ... right holding means 113 ... 1 display control means 114 ... second display control means 115 ... accessory displacement execution means 116 ... special prize generation means 120 ... ROM 130 ... RAM 150: table controller 200: hall management terminal

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A game machine capable of generating a special prize advantageous to a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game of launching a ball on a game board surface, comprising: a variable display device, a variable winning device, a lottery executing means, A display control unit, a special prize generation unit, and an accessory displacement execution unit, wherein the variable display device is capable of displaying a symbol change that stops after various symbols change, and is provided on a game board surface; The variable winning device is capable of being displaced between a normal closed state where it is difficult to win a ball and an open state where it is easy to win a ball, and is provided on a game board surface. When the start condition is satisfied, a random lottery using a random number is executed, and the display control unit executes one symbol change on the variable display device first according to a lottery result of the lottery execution unit, The special prize generation means is configured to change the one symbol. When the result corresponds to a predetermined jackpot display, the special prize is generated. Again, when the special prize occurs, the display control means responds to the lottery result of the lottery executing means during or at the end of the generation. Then, another symbol change is executed by the variable display device, and the accessory displacement executing means sets the variable winning device to a predetermined value when the result of the another symbol change corresponds to a predetermined jackpot display. A gaming machine characterized by being continuously or intermittently displaced to an open state over time. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the probability that the result of the other symbol change corresponds to the jackpot display is set higher than the probability that the result of the one symbol change is determined to be the jackpot display. Gaming machine. 3. While the special prize is occurring, another symbol change is repeatedly executed on the variable display device up to a predetermined number of times, and the result of the another symbol change corresponds to a predetermined jackpot display. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the variable prize device is continuously or intermittently displaced to the open state for a predetermined time every time. 4. When the special prize ends, another symbol change is executed once on the variable display device, and when the result of the different symbol change corresponds to a predetermined jackpot display, the variable prize device is changed. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is continuously or intermittently displaced to the open state for a predetermined time. 5. The variable display device and the variable winning device,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, wherein each of the gaming machines is integrated into one accessory. 6. The variable winning device has a pair of rotatable movable pieces which are arranged left and right apart from each other and is rotatable, and the variable display device is provided below the movable pieces. The gaming machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: 7. The variable pattern display device displays the one symbol variation on the entire screen of the variable display device, and when the result of the one symbol variation corresponds to the big hit display, divides the screen of the variable display device, The big win display of the one symbol change is displayed on one split screen, and the another symbol change is displayed on the other split screen.
The gaming machine according to 5 or 6. 8. A plurality of display sections each capable of displaying various symbols on the variable display device when the one symbol is changed,
The case where the symbols appearing side by side in the form of a matrix of a plurality of rows horizontally and a plurality of rows vertically and stopped on any one of the lines passing by the same number on the same number of lines are set as the jackpot display. Claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
The gaming machine according to 6 or 7. 9. A plurality of display units each capable of displaying various symbols are provided on the variable display device at the time of another symbol change.
4. The large hit display is set in a case where the symbols appearing side by side on a line and stop in a state in which all of the display units have a specific symbol selected in advance. , 4,5,6,7 or 8
The gaming machine described. 10. The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein the variable winning device is repeatedly opened and closed a number of times corresponding to the type of the specific symbol forming the jackpot display. 11. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein a starting winning port is provided on the game board, and the starting condition is set such that a ball wins in the starting winning port. ,
The gaming machine according to 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10. 12. A prize-winning device is provided on the game board, and the prize-winning device has a movable plate capable of opening and closing a prize port extending in the left-right direction. Maintained in a closed state, the movable plate is repeatedly opened and closed up to a predetermined number of times,
Claim 1, 2, 3, 3, characterized in that said special prize
The gaming machine according to 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11.