JP2000354668A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of sufficiently improving the expectation of a player for getting a prescribed value by closely relating the operation of a selected main pattern to the acquisition of the prescribed value in a picture pattern game. SOLUTION: A game in which a pair of selected main patterns treat a pattern to be selected is displayed on a display screen. When a player succeeds in the game for treating the pattern to be selected, a prescribed value is given thereto, so that the attention of the player is directed to the success of each operation every time each selected main pattern operates to treat the pattern to be selected.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine for playing a picture game on a display screen and giving a predetermined value when a predetermined number of specific symbols are arranged in the picture game.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a recent gaming machine, a display screen is provided on a game board surface, and a picture game is played on a liquid crystal screen or a rotating drum as a display screen. It is particularly spotlighted as an accessory because of the fun and the expectation for the occurrence of a special prize state that can occur from the display result after the change of the picture.

In a gaming machine provided with such variable display means,
When the game ball wins the starting winning opening on the game board, various patterns are scrolled and displayed on the liquid crystal screen, or the various patterns are continuously changed by rotating the rotating drum. When a specific symbol such as “7, 7” is used, a special prize state occurs, and a benefit that the large winning opening repeatedly opens and closes is provided to the player.

[0004]

However, in the conventional game machine described above, in the pattern game, the process until the symbols are aligned is performed after scrolling the pattern on the liquid crystal screen or after rotating the rotating drum. The pattern is stopped or stopped and the pattern is displayed, and the player cannot enjoy the process in which the pattern is aligned.

On the other hand, there is a picture game disclosed in JP-A-11-28276. That is, "7,
Like "↓, 7"("↓" indicates the scroll display state), and when a reach state occurs in which all but one symbol is aligned with a specific symbol, the central symbol is scroll-displayed at a low speed and the left and right symbols are displayed. Vibrates or leans toward the center symbol to perform a predetermined operation to notify the reach state,
The effect is to enhance the player's expectation of the occurrence of a jackpot (giving a predetermined value).

However, in such a pattern game, a predetermined operation of the left and right symbols is performed as the central symbol is scrolled at a low speed, thereby informing the reach state. There is a problem that the predetermined operation of the symbol is not closely related to the success or failure of the occurrence of the big hit, and the expectation of the player for the occurrence of the big hit cannot be sufficiently increased.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine in which the operation of the selected subject symbol is closely related to the success or failure of the predetermined value addition, so that the player's expectation of the predetermined value addition can be sufficiently increased.

[0008]

The gist of the present invention to achieve the above object lies in the following inventions. [1] A game machine that performs a pattern game on a display screen (40) and gives a predetermined value when a predetermined number of specific symbols are arranged in the pattern game. The display processing unit (32) and the game processing unit In the device provided with (31), the display processing unit (32) has a symbol processing means for displaying on a display screen (40) a game in which a pair of selected subject symbols handle a selection target symbol including the specific symbol. , The game processing unit (31),
A gaming machine comprising: an assigning unit that assigns a predetermined value when the pair of selected main symbols successfully handles the selection target symbol related to the specific symbol.

[2] A game machine which plays a picture game on the display screen (40) and gives a predetermined value when a predetermined number of specific symbols are arranged in the picture game, and a display processing section (32)
And a game processing unit (31), wherein the display processing unit (32) displays on the display screen (40) a game in which the selected subject symbol includes the specific symbol including the specific symbol. And the game processing unit (3
1) A gaming machine characterized by having an assigning means for assigning a predetermined value when the selected subject symbol succeeds in handling the selection target symbol related to the specific symbol.

[3] The symbols to be selected include special symbols, and the game processing section (31) has a special symbol processing means for processing the special symbols as the specific symbols. The gaming machine according to [1] or [2].

[4] The symbols to be selected include a probability variation symbol, and the game processing section (31) has a probability of giving the predetermined value when the probability variation symbol is successfully handled. The gaming machine according to [1] or [2], further comprising a probability processing means for increasing the value.

Next, the operation of the invention described in each of the above items will be described. According to one configuration of the present invention, in a pattern game, a selected subject symbol captures a selection target symbol moving on a predetermined line, and if the captured selection target symbol is a specific symbol, a predetermined value is given. In this way, the operation of the selected subject symbol is closely related to the success or failure of the predetermined value assignment.

In a picture game, a selection subject symbol is arranged along a predetermined line, and operates to capture one or a plurality of selection target symbols moving on the predetermined line. As a result, there are cases where the selection subject symbol captures the selection target symbol and cases where it does not.

[0014] The selection subject symbol may capture two or more selection target symbols. The selection target design includes a specific design and a non-specific design. Then, a predetermined value is given to the selected subject symbol by selecting and selecting a predetermined number of symbols to be selected related to the specific symbol. The predetermined number may be one or two or more.

That is, the specific symbols to be present in the selection target symbols moving on the predetermined line, the number of the specific symbols, and the order of the specific symbols are, of course, the operation of the selected main symbols. Or not, that is, whether or not to capture the selection target symbol, that is, whether or not the predetermined value is provided, can make the pattern game complicated and interesting.

Further, the player can visually follow the state in which the symbol to be selected moves on a predetermined line and the state in which the symbol to be selected tries to catch the symbol to be selected. You can enjoy the whole process.
In addition, in the case where a predetermined value is given when two or more specific symbols are captured, the probability that the predetermined value is given is increased each time a selection target symbol relating to the specific symbol is captured, and the interest of the player is increased.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, a pattern game is performed in which a pair of selected subject symbols are selected so as to sandwich a selection target symbol moving on a predetermined line.
In order to sandwich the selection target symbols, a pair of selection subject symbols need to work together. That is, it is necessary that each selection subject symbol sandwich the selection target symbol at the same time. On the other hand, for example, when the timing of sandwiching the symbols to be selected by the selected subject symbols is delayed, and the joint work of the pair of selected subject symbols is not successful, the selected target symbols pass through between the pair of selected subject symbols.

That is, the player can easily follow the appearance of the selection target symbol including the specific symbol moving on the predetermined line, and the state of the moving selection target symbol being sandwiched between a pair of selection subject symbols. This makes it possible to provide a symbol matching game in which the process of selecting a pair of selected main symbols with the selected target symbols sandwiched therebetween can be sufficiently enjoyed.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, a plurality of selected subject symbols or a pair of selected subject symbols are arranged along a predetermined line. That is, each selection subject symbol is provided with an opportunity to capture or select a selection target symbol moving on a predetermined line in order from the one located upstream with respect to the moving direction of the selection target symbol.

Therefore, when a large number of symbols to be selected are displayed, it seems that the possibility of selecting a symbol to be selected is increased by an amount corresponding to the number of symbols to be selected. And the interest in pattern games will increase.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, when a reach state occurs, the selected subject symbol selects a symbol to be selected.

That is, until a reach state in which other symbols become a specific symbol except for one symbol out of the predetermined number of symbols occurs, a normal symbol game for determining whether or not a predetermined number of symbols are aligned in a special prize symbol. Is performed on the display screen (40), and when a reach state occurs in a normal picture game, the display screen (40)
Switches from the normal pattern game to the reach game. That is, a reach game in which the selection subject symbol selects the selection target symbol is performed on the display screen (40).

When the reach state occurs, the display screen (4
If the pattern game in 0) changes significantly, and if the pattern game changes significantly, the expectation of giving a predetermined value increases, so that the player does not get tired of the pattern game.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, a game in which a pair of selected subject symbols handles the symbol to be selected is displayed on the display screen (40), and if the handled game is successful, a predetermined value is given. It is like that.

Examples of such a game include a rally game in which two players hit table tennis, a bean ball game in which two players play, a game in which two players toss a volleyball, and a game in which two players alternate balls. The catch ball game which throws in corresponds.

That is, for example, if two players (a pair of selected subject symbols) repeat a predetermined number of beanbag symbols (specific symbols to be selected related to a specific symbol) without dropping each other, a game is played. Succeeds and is given a predetermined value. Thereby, the player pays attention to whether each operation succeeds each time the selected subject symbol handles the selection target symbol, and concentrates on the game without getting tired.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, a game in which the selected subject symbol handles the selected symbol is displayed on the display screen (40), and if the handled game is successful,
A predetermined value is provided.

As such a game, for example, a game in which a player's design (a selection subject design) captures a knocked ball design (a selection target design) or a fish design (a selection target design) that swims in a river is a fisherman's design ( A game where the selected subject symbol) catches up. Thus, similarly, the player pays attention to each operation every time the selected subject symbol handles the selection target symbol, and concentrates on the game without getting tired.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, a special symbol is included in a selection target symbol to be selected. The special symbol may be included each time the pattern game is performed, or may be included during the pattern game performed several times. When a special symbol is included, the number of the special symbols may be one, or may be two or more.

That is, the player expects that a plurality of selection target symbols moving on a predetermined line include a specific symbol or a special symbol even if the symbol is not a specific symbol. Further, it is expected that such specific symbols and special symbols are included as much as possible, and the user becomes interested in the types of a plurality of selection target symbols moving on a predetermined line. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the picture game.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the probability of occurrence of the special prize state is increased when the selected subject symbol selects a probability varying symbol. The number of probability variation symbols that becomes a condition for increasing the occurrence probability of the special prize state may be one or a predetermined number.

That is, by adding not only a pattern game in which a selected subject symbol selects a specific symbol from a plurality of symbols to be selected but also a game in which a probability-variable symbol is selected to the symbol game, the pattern game is made interesting. be able to.

[0033]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a gaming machine 1 which is a pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.
0 is a starting winning opening 1 which is a chucker on the game board surface 11.
2 are provided.

At the approximate center of the game board surface 11, the display screen 4
0 is provided. The display screen 40 is a liquid crystal panel, and is composed of a TFT type liquid crystal or a DSTN type liquid crystal.

When a game ball wins or a reserved ball exists in the starting winning opening 12, the random number generation unit 33 described later sets 0 to 39.
9, a random number is generated, and if the pattern game is not being performed, a pattern game related to the random number is started on the display screen 40. If a picture game is being played, the winning game ball is processed as a holding ball, and the random number generated by the random number generation unit 33 is temporarily stored. When the random number generation unit 33 generates the special random number “7”, a predetermined value is given (a big hit occurs). Therefore, the probability of giving the predetermined value is 1/400.

The start of the display screen 40 is performed on condition that a game ball is won in the start winning port 12. Starting winning opening 1
A photoelectric sensor (or proximity switch) is provided to detect the winning of the second.

When the display screen 40 satisfies a predetermined condition,
One or a plurality of symbols to be selected are displayed so as to move along a predetermined vertical line. The symbols to be selected are 1-9
The numbers up to are displayed. It goes without saying that the symbols to be selected are not limited to numbers.

Here, the predetermined condition is the random number generation unit 33
Generates a special random number or a reach random number,
This is a case where a reach state is displayed in which the specific symbols are displayed together on at least one of the three display areas on at least one of the eight effective lines on the display screen 40, except for one of the three display areas. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the symbols to be selected may be directly displayed without displaying the reach state.

A game ball launched by a launching device (not shown) flows down on the game board surface 11 through an entrance provided at the upper left corner of the game board surface 11. A large winning port, which is an attacker, is provided at the lower center of the game board.

When the specific symbols are aligned in the picture game performed on the display screen 40, the movable plate 21 of the large winning opening is opened, and a special prize state in which a prize is easily won occurs. The large winning opening is configured such that the movable plate 21 is closed when a predetermined number (for example, 16) of game balls are won. The operation of opening and closing the movable plate 21 is performed by the solenoid 22. The winning balls are counted by the winning counter 23 and the winning detection switch 24.

The control unit of the gaming machine includes a game processing unit 31, a display processing unit 32, a random number generation unit 33, a symbol random number generation unit 34,
OM (read only memory) and RAM (random acc
essmemory) and a V (video) RAM.

When the game ball wins the starting winning opening 12, the random number generator 33 generates a random number, and the symbol random number generator 34 generates a symbol random number based on a symbol random number table relating to the generated random number. The display processing unit 32 assigns the symbol information (the symbol information stored in the ROM) to the VRAM, converts the symbol information into a display signal, and sends it to the display screen 40. The random number generation unit 33 includes a special random number, a reach random number,
Generates a loss random number.

The symbol random number generation unit 34 generates symbol random numbers based on each symbol random number display related to a special random number, a reach random number, or a lost random number.

When the symbol random number generation unit 34 generates a symbol random number related to a special award random number or a reach random number, a voice of “reach” or at least one of eight active lines is generated.
A reach state in which two symbols among three symbols are aligned with a specific symbol on one line is displayed, and the display is switched from the normal display screen 40 shown in FIG. 4A to the screen shown in FIG.
The reach game is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 4B, in the reach game, one or a plurality of symbols to be selected are displayed on a predetermined line of the display screen 40 (a line extending vertically in the center of the display screen 40). It is displayed so as to move, and a selected subject symbol, which is a human character design, is displayed on both sides of the predetermined line, and the selected subject symbol is displayed so as to approach the predetermined line from both sides so as to select the design to be selected.

FIG. 4 (c) shows a state in which the left selected subject symbol does not sufficiently approach the predetermined line and the left and right selected subject symbols do not sufficiently sandwich the selection target symbol.
In this state, in many cases, the selection target symbol passes between the left and right selection subject symbols and falls, and cannot be selected in many cases.

FIG. 4D shows a state in which the left and right selected subject symbols are sufficiently close to the predetermined line, and the selected symbol is sufficiently sandwiched from both sides.

FIGS. 4 (e) and 4 (f) show two pairs of selected subject symbols or three pairs with a predetermined line therebetween.
A set is provided. Each pair of selected subject symbols performs a joint work to sandwich the selection target symbol moving on a predetermined line from both sides, and in some cases, the selection target symbol is sandwiched between any pair of the pair of selected subject symbols, In any case, it may not be possible to select the symbols to be selected without sandwiching the symbols to be selected.

On the other hand, the selected subject symbols are arranged along the predetermined line, but it is not necessary to arrange them in pairs with the predetermined line in between, and they may be arranged on one side of the predetermined line. As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, one side and the other side may be arranged alternately along a predetermined line.

That is, there are a case where the subject to be selected is selected with the design to be selected sandwiched, and a case where the symbol is not selected without being sandwiched. When the selected symbol to be selected is a non-specific symbol, a losing state occurs. In addition, when the selected symbols to be selected and the selected subject symbols are the same, a predetermined value is given.

In the present embodiment, one symbol to be selected is selected. On the other hand, a plurality of symbols to be selected may be selected. When a plurality of selected symbols to be selected include a predetermined number (for example, one) of specific symbols, a special prize state is generated. You may.

A ROM is connected to the control unit as a main storage unit, and a pattern game program and symbol information relating to the pattern game are recorded in the ROM. The ROM is different for each gaming machine, or even for the same machine, for each time zone, and is appropriately rewritten. Further, a RAM for writing various data at any time when executing a picture game is connected.

The payout of game balls is performed by award ball payout means (infinite counter). The prize ball payout means includes a prize ball payout counter 26,
It comprises payout setting means 27 and calculation means 28.

Below the game board surface 11, there is provided an upper plate 13 for storing the paid out game balls and sending the game balls to a ball launching device (not shown). A handle 15 for adjusting the operation of the ball launching device to launch the game balls stored in the upper plate 13 into the game board surface is provided at a lower right portion of the game machine.

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

Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a picture game. The player turns the handle 15 to rotate the game board surface 11.
A ball is launched upwards, and the first aim is to win a prize in the starting winning opening 12.

As shown in FIG. 3, it is repeatedly determined whether or not the game ball hit on the game board surface 11 has won the start winning opening 12 (step S301).
When the player wins No. 2 (step S301: Y), the random number generator 33 generates a random number (step S302).

When the random number generation unit 33 generates a special random number (step S303: Y), the symbol random number generation unit 34 generates a symbol random number based on a symbol random number table related to the special random number (step S304). A voice is emitted or a reach state is displayed in which two of the three display areas except for one of the three display areas are aligned with a specific symbol (step S305).

Next, the display of the display screen 40 is switched,
A selection subject symbol and a plurality of selection target symbols are displayed. At this time, one or a plurality of selection target symbols move along a predetermined line (a line extending in the vertical direction in the center of the display screen 40), and the selection subject symbol, which is a human character symbol, approaches the predetermined line from both sides. Thus, an opportunity to select the moving selection target symbol is provided. The selected symbol becomes the specific symbol "7" (step S307).

When the selected symbol becomes the specific symbol "7", a special prize state occurs (step S308), and the large winning opening is opened (step S309). Next, it is repeatedly determined whether or not a predetermined number (10) of game balls have won the large winning opening (step S310). If a predetermined number of game balls have won the large winning opening (step S310: Y), the large winning is achieved. The mouth is closed and it becomes impossible to win (step S311),
Next, it is determined whether or not the winning prize port has been won (whether or not a V prize has been won), and the large winning port has been determined a predetermined number of times (for example, K1 = 1).
6) It is determined whether or not the opening is repeated (k> = K1)
(Step S312).

If the player wins the V and does not repeatedly open the large winning opening a predetermined number of times (k <K1) (step S3)
12: N), the process returns to the opening of the large winning port (step S309). If no V winning or the large winning opening has been repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times (step S312: Y), the large winning opening does not open again, and the special prize state ends (END).

If the random number generation unit 33 does not generate a special random number (step S303: N), it is determined whether the symbol random number generation unit 34 has generated a reach random number (step S31).
3). If reach random numbers are generated (step S313:
Y), a symbol random number is generated based on a predetermined random number table (step S314).

Next, as shown in FIG. 4 (a), a voice of "reach" is issued or a reach where two other symbols are aligned with a specific symbol except for one symbol on the active line of the display screen. The state is displayed (step S315). Next, the display of the display screen 40 is switched, the selected subject symbol and one or more selected symbols are displayed, and the selected subject symbol displays one symbol from a plurality of selected symbols on a predetermined line. A selection is made (step S316). The selected symbol becomes a non-specific symbol (step S317),
It becomes a losing state and returns to step S301.

On the other hand, when the reach random number is not generated (step S313: N), a loss state in which two or more specific symbols are not aligned on the effective line of the display screen 40 is displayed (step S318), and the process returns to step S301.

In the above embodiment, in the pattern game, a plurality of symbols to be selected are displayed so as to move on a predetermined line (a line extending in the vertical direction at the center of the display screen 40). Is not limited to this. Any line may be used as long as it extends from one position of the display screen 40 to another position. Further, the predetermined line may not be a straight line.

Also, in the above embodiment, the number of times the selection subject symbol selects the selection target symbol is one.
Not only once. For example, it may be two or more times. Further, for example, when there is an opportunity to select a selection target symbol twice, if one of the selection target symbols selected in the two times is the same as the selection subject symbol, a predetermined value is given. Alternatively, if two of the selection target symbols are the same as the selection subject symbol, a predetermined value may be given.

Further, when one or a pair of selected subject symbols (crab designs) sandwich a selection target design (real persimmon design) falling from the persimmon tree design, the selection target design provided with the specific design is captured. Value may be given. At this time, a monkey design is climbing on the Kakigi design,
Real persimmon designs (numbered designs) may be displayed one after the other towards the crab design below, so as to reproduce a scene from a fairy tale monkey crab battle.

Further, the special symbol is a joker symbol,
Each time a reach state occurs, or while the reach state occurs several times, a joker symbol is included in a plurality of selection target symbols so as to move on a predetermined line, and a joker symbol is selected. In such a case, a special prize state may be generated by treating it as a specific symbol.

Further, when a probable variable symbol is included in the selection target symbol and the selected subject symbol selects a probable variable symbol, the probability of occurrence of the special prize state is reduced from, for example, 1/250 to 1/10 of the normal.
You may comprise so that it may become high like 0.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a pachinko machine has been described as a gaming machine, but it goes without saying that the present invention can be applied to a slot machine.

[0071]

As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, a pair of selected main symbols is displayed on a display screen to display a game handling a target symbol, and if the handled game succeeds, a predetermined value is obtained. Is provided, the player pays attention to whether each operation succeeds each time the selected subject symbol handles the selection target symbol, and concentrates on the game without getting tired.

Also, the game in which the selected subject symbol handles the symbol to be selected is displayed on the display screen, and a predetermined value is given when the handled game is successful, so that each operation of the selected subject symbol is also successful. Focusing on what to do, the player concentrates on the game and never gets bored.

Further, since the special symbols are included in the selection target symbols to be selected, the player can select a specific symbol among a plurality of selection target symbols moving on a predetermined line, or Expecting that special symbols are included even if they are not specific symbols, and also expecting that such specific symbols and special symbols are included as much as possible, move on a predetermined line You will be very interested in the types of symbols to be selected. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the picture game.

Further, when the selected subject symbol successfully handles the probability variation symbol, the occurrence probability of the special prize state is increased, so that the selected subject symbol handles a specific symbol from a plurality of selection target symbols. By adding not only the game but also the game that handles the probability variation symbol to the symbol game, the symbol game can be made interesting.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

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

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a picture game according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of a selection subject symbol, a selection target symbol, and the like in a picture game according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is also an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of a selection subject symbol, a selection target symbol, and the like in a picture game.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Game machine 11 ... Game board surface 12 ... Start winning prize hole 13 ... Upper plate 14 ... Lower plate 15 ... Handle 21 ... Movable plate 22 ... Solenoid 23 ... Winning counter 24 ... Winning detection switch 26 ... Winning ball payout counter 27 ... Payout setting means 28 ... Calculation means 31 ... Game processing unit 32 ... Display processing unit 33 ... Random number generation unit 34 ... Symbol random number generation unit 40 ... Display screen

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A game machine for playing a picture game on a display screen and giving a predetermined value when a predetermined number of specific symbols are completed in the picture game, provided with a display processing section and a game processing section. In the display processing unit, the display processing unit has a symbol processing means for displaying a game in which a pair of selected subject symbols handle a selection target symbol including the specific symbol, the game processing unit, the pair of selected subject symbols A game machine having an assigning means for assigning a predetermined value when the selection target symbol relating to the specific symbol is successfully handled. 2. A game machine in which a picture game is played on a display screen, and a predetermined value is given when a predetermined number of specific symbols are prepared in the picture game, wherein a display processing section and a game processing section are provided. In the display processing unit, has a symbol processing means for displaying a game that handles a selection target symbol including the specific symbol on the display screen the selected subject symbol, the game processing unit, the selected subject symbol is the specific symbol A gaming machine having an assigning means for assigning a predetermined value when the selection target symbol is successfully handled. 3. A special symbol is included in the selected symbols, and the game processing unit has a special symbol processing means for processing the special symbol as the specific symbol. Or the gaming machine according to 2. 4. The selection target symbol includes a probability variation symbol, and the game processing section increases a probability of giving the predetermined value when the probability variation symbol is successfully handled. 3. The method according to claim 1, further comprising processing means.
A gaming machine according to claim 1.