JP2001204895A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine that varies to display state of a pattern body or the design background of a first pattern and/or a second design, can effectively direct a pattern variation and a game state of the first design and/or the second pattern, and can rouse player's interest. SOLUTION: One pattern display means 13 comprises a first pattern display part 22 capable of varying and displaying the first pattern 21 under a condition of detection of a first start, and a second pattern display part 26 capable of varying and displaying the second designs 23-25 under a condition of detection of a second pattern other than the first start. This game machine comprises a display variation control means 43 for varying a display state of pattern bodies 27, 29-31 of the first design 21 and/or the second patterns 23-25 depending on variation of a game state.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ball and ball game machine such as a pachinko machine and an arrange ball machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a ball-and-ball game machine such as a pachinko machine, a liquid crystal display device serving both as a first symbol display portion and a second symbol display portion is disposed in a game area of a game board, and a first starting device and a second starting device are provided. The first symbol of the first symbol display portion of the liquid crystal display device and the second symbol of the second symbol display portion can be variably displayed by the start detection of the game device detecting the game ball.

In a game, when the first starting means detects a game ball, the first symbol on the first symbol display portion fluctuates for a predetermined time, and the stop symbol after the first symbol fluctuates becomes a predetermined hit symbol. When displayed, the second starting means is opened. Further, when the second starting means detects a game ball, the second symbol of the second symbol display portion fluctuates for a predetermined time, and when the stopped symbol after the fluctuation of the second symbol displays a predetermined jackpot symbol, a large symbol is displayed. A profit state advantageous to the player, such as opening and closing the winning means a predetermined number of times, is generated.

The first symbol and the second symbol generally use numeric symbols, alphabet symbols, characters, and other appropriate symbols, and each symbol is displayed on each symbol display unit in a predetermined expression form. .

[0005]

In this type of ball-and-ball game machine, when a game state advantageous to a player changes due to a probability change, a shortening of a change time, or the like during a game, liquid crystal display means and other game parts are provided. By flashing a display lamp attached to the device or generating a sound effect from a speaker, the game state at that time is produced.

However, the first symbol and the second symbol start to fluctuate by detecting the start of the starting means, and then fluctuate for a predetermined time along a predetermined symbol fluctuating pattern determined by the random number at the time of detecting the start. It is designed to stop. Therefore, even if the game state changes during the game, the first symbol,
The second symbol always fluctuates only in a predetermined effect mode along a predetermined symbol fluctuation pattern regardless of a change in the game state.

[0007] Therefore, in the conventional ball game machine, even if the game state changes due to a probability variation during the game, the symbol change of the first and second symbols takes into account the change of the game state. Cannot be displayed, and the effect display when the first and second symbols fluctuate is monotonous, and the change of the game state is only effected by display lamps or the like. There is a drawback that it is not possible to sufficiently evoke interest.

[0008] In view of such a conventional problem, the present invention changes the display state of the symbol main body or the symbol background of the first symbol and / or the second symbol to change the first symbol and / or the second symbol. It is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine capable of effectively producing the pattern fluctuation and the game state, and evoking the interest of the player.

[0009]

According to the present invention, the first symbol display means 13 includes a first symbol display section 22 capable of variably displaying the first symbol 21 on condition of the first start detection, Is a ball game machine provided with a second symbol display section 26 capable of variably displaying the second symbols 23 to 25 on the condition of another second start detection, wherein the first symbols 21 and And / or display change control means 43 for changing the display state of the symbol main bodies 27, 29 to 31 of the second symbols 23 to 25.

In the present invention, one symbol display means 13 includes:
The first which can variably display the first symbol 21 on condition of the first start detection.
A symbol display unit 22 and a second symbol display unit capable of variably displaying the second symbols 23 to 25 on condition of a second start detection different from the first start detection.
26, a display change control means for changing the display state of the symbol backgrounds 28, 32 of the first symbol 21 and / or the second symbols 23 to 25 in accordance with the change of the game state.
It is equipped with 43.

[0011]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1 to 4 illustrate a first embodiment of the present invention. In FIGS. 1 and 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a game machine main body, and an outer frame 2 and a front side of the outer frame 2 which is pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. frame
With 3. The front frame 3 has a game board 4 corresponding to the window hole.
A glass door 5 and a front panel 6 are disposed on the front side of the game board 4 so as to be freely opened and closed.
The front plate 6 is provided with an upper plate 7 for storing game balls for firing. A lower plate for storing surplus spheres is located at the bottom of the front frame 3.
8 and a firing handle 10 of the firing means 9 are provided respectively.

As shown in FIG. 2, a guide rail 11 is annularly mounted on the game board 4, and the guide rail 11 is
A liquid crystal display means 13, a first starting means 14 constituted by a passage gate, a variable second starting means 15 constituted by an electric tulip, etc.,
6, game components such as normal winning means 17 to 19 are arranged.

The liquid crystal display means 13 is provided at a predetermined position such as substantially at the center of the game board 4, and has a substantially rectangular liquid crystal display section 20 which is long in the left-right direction. The liquid crystal display unit 20, as shown in FIG.
In addition to displaying game information such as a normal game image to a player, a first symbol display unit 22 for displaying a first symbol 21 and a second symbol display unit 26 for displaying second symbols 23 to 25 are provided. I also use it.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first symbol display unit 22
The second symbol display section 26 is provided in a partial area of the liquid crystal display section 20, for example, in a central portion on a lower side, and is formed substantially in the entire vertical and horizontal directions of the liquid crystal display section 20. That is, the second symbol display section 26 uses substantially the entire area of the liquid crystal display section 20 and is larger than the first symbol display section 22. First
The symbol display unit 22 is arranged at a lower central portion of the second symbol display unit 26, and the like.

Although the first symbol display section 22 is fixedly set to a fixed area, the display position, display range (size), and the like of the first symbol display section 22 are changed according to a change in a game state. All or part of the display shape or the like may be changed.

The first symbol display section 22 displays one or a plurality of, for example, one first symbol 21 in a variable manner. The first symbol 21 fluctuates for a predetermined time on condition that the first starting means 14 detects the first ball for detecting a game ball, and when the stopped symbol after the fluctuation displays a predetermined hit symbol, the second starting means 15 This is a symbol that is a condition for releasing the symbol.

The first symbol 21 is a numeral symbol, a character,
A first symbol main body 27 composed of other appropriate symbols,
A first symbol background 28 which is a background of the first symbol main body 27, the first symbol background 28 is displayed over substantially the entire area of the first symbol display section 22, and the first symbol main body is displayed on the first symbol background 28. 27 is superimposed.

The first symbol 21 is stopped when the first symbol main body 27 or the first symbol main body 27 and the first symbol background 28 fluctuate for a predetermined time on condition that the first starting means 14 detects the first start. It is supposed to. However, the first symbol 21 only needs to be able to change at least the first symbol body 27.

The second symbol display section 26 displays one or a plurality of, for example, three second symbols 23 to 25 in the horizontal direction so as to be variable. The second symbols 23 to 25 fluctuate for a predetermined time under the condition of the second start detection in which the second starting means 15 detects a game ball, and when the stopped symbol after the fluctuation displays a predetermined big hit symbol, a player is notified to the player. This is a symbol that is a condition for generating an advantageous profit state.

The second symbols 23 to 25 are a second symbol body 29 composed of numeral symbols, characters, and other appropriate symbols.
31 and a second symbol background 32 which is a common background of the second symbol bodies 29 to 31, and the second symbol background 32 is displayed in the entire area of the second symbol display section 26. The second symbol main body 29 to 31 is displayed on the upper side of the second symbol display section 26, and the first symbol background 28 is displayed on the second symbol background 32 on the lower side.

The second symbol background 32 includes a rally image including a car running in the desert and other appropriate moving images according to the theme of the entire pattern printed on the front side of the game board 4. It is used.

The second symbols 23 to 25 are the second symbols of the second starting means 15.
On condition that the start is detected, the second symbol main bodies 29 to 31, or each of the second symbol main bodies 29 to 31 and the second symbol background 32 fluctuate for a predetermined time and stop. Note that the second symbols 23 to 25 are also the first
As with the design 21, it is sufficient if at least the second design main bodies 29 to 31 can be changed. In addition, three second symbol bodies 29-
31 scrolls, for example, upward or downward in a predetermined symbol variation pattern, and stops in a predetermined order such as left, right, middle, etc. after a variation of a predetermined time, whereby the stopped symbol is determined.

The second starting means 15 is an electric tulip or the like having a pair of left and right opening / closing claws 15a which can be freely opened and closed, and is used when the stopped symbol of the first symbol 21 after the change indicates a predetermined hit symbol. Then, the opening / closing claw 15a is opened for a predetermined time.

The special winning means 16 is for generating a profit state advantageous to the player, and includes an opening / closing plate 16a which can be opened and closed between an open state and a disadvantageous closed state advantageous to the player. The stop symbol of the second symbol 23 to 25 is, for example, "3.3.3"
When a predetermined big hit symbol such as "5.5.5" or "7.7.7" is displayed, the opening / closing plate 16a is opened to the front side. A special area 16b is provided in the special winning means 16, and when a prize ball passes through the specific area 16b, a profit state by a jackpot to be described later is continued.

The special winning means 16 closes the opening / closing plate 16a when a predetermined time has elapsed after the opening or when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls have been won, and the game balls are placed in a specific area.
16b, a maximum of a predetermined number of times (for example, 1
(6 times).

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a control system. Reference numeral 33 denotes a first random number generating means for generating a random number value such as a random number for determining whether or not the first symbol 21 is hit.
34 is a second random number generating means, which is a big hit of the second symbol 23-25.
This is for generating a predetermined random number value such as a random number for determining a deviation, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and a random number for determining a symbol variation pattern.

Reference numeral 35 denotes a first profit state generating means. The first random number generating means 33 determines whether or not the stop symbol of the first symbol 21 of the first symbol display section 22 is a predetermined hit symbol (for example, "7"). Judgment is made based on the random number, and when the stop symbol indicates a predetermined winning symbol, a first profit state advantageous to the player is generated, and the opening / closing claw 15a of the second starting means 15 is opened for a predetermined time. ing.

Numeral 36 denotes a jackpot determining means, and the second starting means 15
When the second random number value selected from the second random number generating means 34 at the time of the second start detection is determined to be the big hit determination value, the big hit determination is performed. When the lottery random value is the jackpot determination value, the second symbols 23 to 25 of the second symbol display section 26 are displayed.
Since the stop symbol after the change of the symbol represents a predetermined jackpot symbol, the jackpot determination means 36 substantially determines that the second symbol 23 to 25 displays the jackpot symbol after the change, as a jackpot.

Reference numeral 37 denotes a second profit state generating means. When the big hit determining means 36 determines that a big hit has occurred and the stop symbol on the second symbol display section 26 displays a big hit symbol such as "7.7 / 7". In addition, a second profit state advantageous to the player is generated.

That is, the second profit state generating means 37 opens the opening / closing plate 16a of the special winning means 16 according to the jackpot determination, and when a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening, or a predetermined number (for example, 10). When the game ball wins, the open / close plate 16a is closed, and the open / close operation of the open / close plate 16a is continued up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) on condition that the game ball passes through the specific area 16b. I have.

Numeral 38 denotes a probability variation control means, which, when a predetermined probability variation condition is satisfied during the game, changes the second symbol 23 to 25 to display the big hit symbol after the change, from a normal low probability to a high probability. The probability is changed to a probability, and the high probability state is released when a predetermined release condition is satisfied.

The probability variation control means 38, for example, sets a portion of the big hit symbols of the second symbols 23 to 25 in advance for probability variation and high probability cancellation, and sets the second symbols 23 to 25 in advance.
Displays the jackpot symbol for probability fluctuation, after the end of the profit state by the second profit state generating means 37, the probability of occurrence of the jackpot is reduced from about 1/360 of the normal low probability to 1/3.
The probability is changed to a high probability of about 6, and during the game in the high probability state, when the second symbol 23 to 25 displays the big hit symbol for the high probability release, the large hit occurrence probability is released from the high probability state. It returns to a low probability.

Reference numeral 39 denotes a display driving means for driving the liquid crystal display section 20 of the liquid crystal display means 13, which is integrally mounted on the back side of the liquid crystal display means 13. Reference numeral 40 denotes a liquid crystal display unit via display driving means 39
Display control means for controlling the first symbol display unit 22
First symbol display control means 41 for displaying the symbol 21 in a variable manner.
And a second symbol display control means 42 for variably displaying the second symbols 23 to 25 on the second symbol display unit 26, and displaying the first symbols 21 and the second symbols 23 to 25 according to a change in the game state. A display change control unit 43 for changing the state is provided, and these are provided on the same display control board 44. The display control board 44
Is detachably mounted on the back side of the liquid crystal display means 13 in a case made of a synthetic resin or the like.

The first symbol display control means 41 includes a first starting means.
The first symbol 21 fluctuates for a predetermined time under the condition of the first start detection of 14, and at the time of the first start detection, a predetermined stop symbol (a winning symbol or a missing symbol) determined by the random number value randomly selected from the first random number generating means 33. ) Is for controlling the display of the first symbol 21 so that the first symbol 21 after the change is stopped.

The second symbol display control means 42 includes a second starting means.
The second symbols 23 to 25 fluctuate for a predetermined time under the condition of the second start detection of 15, a predetermined symbol fluctuation pattern determined by a random number randomly selected from the second random number generation means 34 at the time of the second start detection,
This is for controlling the display of the second symbols 23 to 25 so that the changed second symbols 23 to 25 stop at a predetermined stop symbol (a big hit symbol or an off symbol).

For example, the second symbol display control means 42
When the jackpot determination value of the jackpot / missing decision random number is drawn by lottery, a symbol fluctuation pattern (including a predetermined reach pattern) determined by the lottery random number value of the symbol fluctuation pattern determination random number is passed, and then the stop symbol determination random number is drawn. In order to finally stop at the jackpot symbol determined by the random number,
25, in particular, the second symbol main bodies 29 to 31 are configured to be controlled.

The display change control means 43 changes the first symbol 21 between a normal game state and a special game state according to the change of the game state.
Of the first symbol body 27 and the second symbol body 29 of the second symbols 23 to 25
It is for changing the display state of 3131 to morphological (including design), it is set to the normal display state in the normal game state, and special in the special game state set in advance such as probability fluctuation. The display state of the first symbol 21 and the second symbols 23 to 25 is controlled according to the change of the game state so as to be in the display state.

That is, the display change control means 43, for example, in a normal game state, as shown in FIG. 4A, the first symbol main body 27 of the first symbol 21 and the second symbol 23 to 25 of the second symbol 23 to 25. 2 pattern body
If all of the symbols 29 to 31 fluctuate in a normal display state, and the probability of the jackpot occurrence of the second symbols 23 to 25 fluctuates to the high probability state under the control of the probability fluctuation control means 38, the high probability state During the continuation of the first symbol 21 as shown in FIG.
Of the first symbol body 27, the second symbol body 29 of the second symbol 23-25
31 are both controlled to fluctuate in a special display mode.

Note that the normal display state and the special display state are relative concepts meaning, for example, morphological differences between the display states, and do not indicate a specific display state.
Therefore, between the normal display state and the special display state, the display mode, the expression mode, and the like of the symbol main bodies 27, 29 to 31,
It suffices that the difference is such that a player or the like can morphologically identify the two. Of course, besides the form (including the design),
The first symbol 21 and the second symbols 23 to 25 may be displayed so that they can be identified by the display position, size, color, and the like. Therefore, the display change control means 43 may have a control function of changing the display position, size, color or the like so as to be identifiable.

However, since the high probability state that is advantageous to the player is a special game state, it is desirable that the special display state be a display form that is more effective than the normal display state. In this embodiment, the normal game state is set to a state other than during the probability change of the high probability state. However, the normal game state and the special game state may be different when the latter is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the former. Is sufficient, and the difference is not a problem.

In the above-mentioned ball game machine, when the power is turned on, the first symbol display section 22 and the second symbol display section 26 are displayed on the liquid crystal display means 13, and the detection of the start of the game ball by each of the starting means 14, 15 is performed. If so, the first symbol 21 and the second symbols 23 to 25 of the symbol display portions 22 and 26 fluctuate for a predetermined time. However, in the case of the normal game state other than the high probability state, the first symbol 21 and the second symbol
The patterns 23 to 25 are controlled by the display change control means 43, as shown in FIG.
It fluctuates in a normal display state as shown in FIG.

That is, a game ball fired by the firing means 9 at the time of the game falls into the normal prize means 17 to 19 while falling in the game area 12 of the game board 4, or the first starting means 14
Falls down while passing through. When the game ball passes through the first starting means 14, the first symbol display control means 41 performs display control based on the random number value selected by the first random number generating means 33 at the time of detecting the first start. The first symbol main body 27 of the first symbol display unit 22 fluctuates for a predetermined time in the normal display state determined by the control of the display change control unit 43, and the stop symbol of the first symbol main body 27 after the fluctuation is changed. The winning symbol or the missing symbol determined by the random number is displayed.

If the stopped symbol after the fluctuation of the first symbol main body 27 is a hit symbol such as "7", the first profit state is generated by the first profit state generating means 35, and the opening and closing of the second starting means 15 is performed. The claws 15a are opened for a predetermined time. Therefore, the second starting means 15
The game ball is easier to win. In the case where the stop symbol of the first symbol main body 27 has come off, the opening / closing claw of the second starting means 15 is required.
15a remains closed.

When a game ball wins in the second starting means 15, when the second starting is detected, the second symbol display control means 42 performs display control based on the random number randomly selected by the second random number generating means 34. , The second symbol main body 29-31 of the second symbol display section 26,
It fluctuates for a predetermined time after passing through a predetermined symbol fluctuation pattern. At this time, the three second symbol main bodies 29 to 31 of the second symbol display section 26 also
In the same manner as the first symbol main body 27 of the first symbol display unit 22, the normal display state determined by the control of the display change control means 43 fluctuates in the normal display state.
The 31 stop symbols display the jackpot symbol or the off symbol determined by the random number.

If the random number value selected by the second random number generating means 34 is a jackpot determination value, three second random numbers are used.
The stop symbol of the symbol main bodies 29 to 31 is, for example, "3.3.3."
A big hit symbol such as “5.5.5” or “7.7.7” is displayed.

On the other hand, in this case, since the lottery random number value of the second random number generation means 34 is a jackpot determination value, the jackpot determination means 36 makes a jackpot determination, whereby the second profit state generation means 37 operates to play the game. A second profit state advantageous to the player occurs, the large winning means 16 is opened to the front side, and the game balls are more likely to win.

The special winning means 16 closes when a predetermined time elapses after the opening or when a predetermined number of game balls are won. However, if the game ball passes through the specific area 16b while the special winning means 16 is being opened, the special winning means 16 is opened again, and the same opening and closing operation is repeated up to 16 times.

If the stopped symbol after the fluctuation of the second symbol main bodies 29 to 31 is a jackpot symbol for probability variation, the probability variation control means
38 operates, and after the end of the second profit state by the second profit state generation means 37, the jackpot occurrence probability of the second symbols 23 to 25 fluctuates from a low probability to a high probability. For this reason, the player can keep the second profit state after the second profit state is generated by the second profit state generation means 37.
You can enjoy the benefits of high probability.

On the other hand, when the probability is changed to a high probability by the probability change control means 38, the display change control means 43 operates to change the display state of the first symbol display section 22 and the second symbol display section 26. The display states of the first symbol main body 27 of the one symbol display part 22 and the second symbol main bodies 29 to 31 of the second symbol display part 26 are shown in FIG.
The display state changes from the normal display state shown in FIG. 4A to the special display state shown in FIG.

Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the first symbol main body 27 and the second symbol main body 29 depend on whether the jackpot occurrence probability is the low probability state or the high probability state.
~ 31 changes between the normal display state and the special display state,
The first design body 2 taking into account the probability fluctuation of the jackpot occurrence probability
7. The design variation of the second symbol main bodies 29 to 31 can be produced, and the effect of the first symbol main body 27 and the second symbol main bodies 29 to 31 is improved.

In the high probability state, the jackpot occurrence probability of the second symbol bodies 29 to 31 simply increases, and not only a new profit is obtained after the end of the second profit state due to the jackpot, but also the high probability The state can be produced by changing the display state of the first symbol main body 27 and the second symbol main body 29 to 31 of each of the symbol display sections 22 and 26, so that even if the display state changes, the game state at that time, that is, the high probability state, It can produce and effectively arouse the player's interest in the game.

Further, the display change control means 43 controls the first symbol main body.
27. Since the second symbol bodies 29 to 31 are changed between the normal display state and the special display state, the change of the display state can be easily controlled. The first symbol display control means 4
1. Since the second symbol display control means 42 and the display change control means 43 are on the display control board 44 and can be integrally configured by a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, the entire display control means 40 can be easily configured.

In this embodiment, the display state of the first symbol main body 27 and the second symbol main bodies 29 to 31 are both changed according to the normal game state and the special game state. Alternatively, only one of the first symbol main body 27 and the second symbol main bodies 29 to 31 may be changed. Also the second
When there are a plurality of symbols 23 to 25, the display state of a part of the second symbol bodies 29 to 31 among the plurality of second symbol bodies 29 to 31 may be changed. The same applies to the case where there are a plurality of first symbols 21.

FIG. 5 illustrates a second embodiment of the present invention,
The first symbol body 27 between different symbols according to the change of the game state,
The display state of the second symbol main bodies 29 to 31 is changed. That is, in the case of the normal display state, FIG.
As shown in (A), the first symbol main body 27, the second symbol main body 29
In the special display state, the first symbol main body 27 and the second symbol main bodies 29 to 31 are displayed from the arithmetic numeral symbols to the kanji numerals in a special display state, as shown in FIG. It is made to change morphologically to a pattern.

As exemplified in this embodiment, when the display state of the first symbol main body 27 and the second symbol main bodies 29 to 31 is changed according to the change of the game state, the same kind of arithmetic numeral symbols In addition to the above, the pattern may be changed to a pattern of a different type and / or character, such as an arithmetic numeral design and a Chinese numeral design.

FIG. 6 illustrates a third embodiment of the present invention,
The display state of the second symbol background 32 among the second symbol bodies 29 to 31 and the second symbol background 32 constituting the second symbols 23 to 25 is changed according to a change in the game state. is there.

For example, a person's face, other characters, and the like are displayed on the second symbol background 32. The normal display state shown in FIG. 6A and the special display state shown in FIG. The second symbol background 32 such as a human face may be changed.

As shown in this embodiment, the second symbols 23 to 23
Even if the 25 second symbol background 32 is changed between a normal display state and a special display state according to a change in the game state,
The same effects as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

It should be noted that the first symbol 21 according to the change of the game state.
May be changed between a normal display state and a special display state, or the first symbol background 28 of the first symbol 21 and the second symbol background of the second symbols 23 to 25. 32 may be changed.

Further, by combining the first and third embodiments, the first symbol body 27 or the first symbol background 28 of the first symbol 21 and the second symbol body of the second symbols 23 to 25 are used. 29-31 or 2nd
The design background 32 may be changed.

FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrate a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the first symbol display section 22 is provided to the display control means 40 so that the first symbol 21 changes in position and / or size according to a change in the game state. Area change control means 45 for changing the display area of the image.

That is, in this embodiment, the area change control means
By the control of 45, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the display area of the first symbol display section 22 is changed according to the normal game state and the special game state, and the display change control means is provided.
According to 43, the symbol main body 27, 2 of the first symbol 21 or the second symbol 23 to 25
9 to 31 and / or the symbol backgrounds 28 and 32 are changed.

For example, the area change control means 45 reduces the display area of the first symbol display section 22 to one side on the lower side of the second symbol background 32 as shown in FIG. When a special game state is displayed, the display area is changed to that shown in FIG.
As shown in (B), the second symbol background 32 is moved to the lower central portion and displayed larger.

As described above, when the display change control means 43 and the area change control means 45 are used in combination, the control of the display change control means 43 merely causes the first symbol 21 or the second symbol 23 to 23 according to the change of the game state. 25 design bodies 27, 29-31 and / or design background
In addition to changing 28, 32, the display area of the first symbol display unit 22 can be changed by the control of the area change control means 45, so that the position of the first symbol 21 or the second symbol 23 to 25, The size and the like are changed, and the effect of the performance is further improved, so that the player's interest in the game can be further evoked. The second symbol display unit 26 or the first symbol display unit 26 is controlled by the area change control unit 45.
The display areas of the symbol display section 22 and the second symbol display section 26 may be changed.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments, and various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the embodiments described in each embodiment may be combined and used by the number of combinations.

The first symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display means 13
21 and / or the change of the display state of the second symbols 23 to 25, the change of the display area of the first symbol display unit 22 and / or the change of the display area of the second symbol display unit 26, etc. When producing a change in a game state between a normal game state and a special game state, a plurality of elements may be changed simultaneously by probability variation or the like, or a predetermined one or a predetermined number may be changed in the first game condition. A plurality of elements may be changed, and another one or a plurality of elements may be changed under the second game condition, and may be changed separately under different conditions.

Further, for the change of the game state when the display state and the display area are changed, various changes that occur during the game can be used, and the probability change from a low probability to a high probability and the high probability to a low probability can be used. It is not limited to the probability fluctuation to the probability.

The first symbol 21 may be changed on condition that the first symbol body 27 becomes a hit symbol, or the second symbol may be changed on condition that the second symbol bodies 29 to 31 become a big hit symbol.
23 to 25 may be changed. In that case, the first symbol body 27
Can be changed immediately when the second symbol main body 29-31 becomes a big symbol, and the profit by the first profit state generating means 35 or the second profit state generating means 36 can be changed. It can be changed after the end of the state.

In the embodiment, two types of game states, a normal game state and a special game state, are illustrated. However, the game state is generated based on at least the start detection of the first start means 14 and / or the second start means 15. There are a state that is advantageous to the player who performs the game and a state other than this, and it is sufficient if the display state changes according to the state.

In addition, the second symbol main bodies 29 to 31 are in a reach state, or the second symbol main bodies 29 to 31 display a big hit symbol, and after the second profit state is ended, the first symbol main body 29 to 31 is displayed.
The change may be made on condition that the fluctuation time of 21 or the second symbols 23 to 25 is shortened.

Further, the present invention can be similarly applied to various ball game machines such as a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball game machine, and the like.
Although it is desirable to use 13, something other than the liquid crystal display unit 13 may be used.

[0072]

According to the present invention, one symbol display means 13 is provided.
A first symbol display section 22 capable of variably displaying the first symbol 21 on the condition of the first start detection, and variably displaying the second symbols 23 to 25 on the condition of a second start detection different from the first start detection. In a ball game machine provided with a possible second symbol display section 26, the display state of the symbol main bodies 27, 29 to 31 of the first symbol 21 and / or the second symbols 23 to 25 is changed according to the change of the game state. Display change control means for changing
Since 43 is provided, it is possible to produce a change in the first symbol main body 27 and / or the second symbol main body 29 to 31 in consideration of a change in the game state, and the first symbol main body 27 and / or the second symbol main body. The game state can be produced by the change of the display state of 29 to 31, and the effect of the production can be improved, and the interest of the player in the game can be aroused.

Further, a first symbol display unit capable of variably displaying the first symbol 21 on the condition of the first start detection is displayed on one symbol display means 13.
22 and a second start-up detection condition different from the first start-up detection condition.
In a ball game machine provided with a second symbol display unit 26 capable of variably displaying the symbols 23 to 25, the symbol background 28 of the first symbol 21 and / or the second symbols 23 to 25 in accordance with a change in the game state, Since the display change control means 43 for changing the display state of the second symbol background 32 is provided, the change of the first symbol background 28 and / or the second symbol background 32 can be produced in consideration of the change of the game state.
By changing the display state of the symbol background 28 and / or the second symbol background 32, a game state can be produced, and the effect of the production can be improved, so that the player can enjoy the game.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a ball game machine showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a display symbol showing the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a display symbol showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a display symbol showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a control system showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a display symbol showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 13 Liquid crystal display means 14 First starting means 15 Second starting means 21 First design 22 First design display 23-23 Second design 26 Second design display 27 First design main body 28 First design background 29-31 2 design main body 32 2nd design background 43 display change control means

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A first symbol display unit (22) capable of variably displaying a first symbol (21) on the condition of a first start detection on one symbol display means (13); The second symbol display unit (2) capable of variably displaying the second symbols (23) to (25) on condition of the second start detection of
6), the first symbol (21) and / or the second symbol (23) to (2) in accordance with a change in the game state.
A ball game machine comprising display change control means (43) for changing the display state of the symbol main bodies (27), (29) to (31) of (5). 2. A first symbol display unit (22) capable of variably displaying the first symbol (21) on the condition of the first start detection on one symbol display means (13); The second symbol display unit (2) capable of variably displaying the second symbols (23) to (25) on condition of the second start detection of
6), the first symbol (21) and / or the second symbol (23) to (2) in accordance with a change in the game state.
A ball game machine comprising: display change control means (43) for changing the display state of the symbol background (28) (32) of (5). 3. The first symbol (21) is a first starting means (14).
The second starting means (15) when the condition is changed on the condition that the game ball is detected, and when the stopped symbol after the change is a predetermined hit symbol.
Is a condition for releasing the second symbol (23)
-(25) fluctuates on condition that the second starting means (15) detects a game ball, and generates a profit state advantageous to the player when the changed stop symbol is a specific big hit symbol The game state is a condition that is advantageous to the player generated based on the detection of the start of the first starting means (14) and / or the second starting means (15). 3. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the ball game machine has a state other than the above. 4. The first symbol (21) and the second symbol (23).
The bullet according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the symbol main bodies (27), (29) to (31) can be changed by random number control on condition that the start is detected. Ball game machine. 5. The display change control means (43) according to the game state, the first symbol (21) and / or the second symbol.
The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a function of changing the position and / or size of (23) to (25). 6. The display change control means (43) according to the game state, the first symbol (21) and / or the second symbol.
The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a function of changing colors (23) to (25). 7. The display change control means (43) according to the game state, the first symbol (21) and / or the second symbol.
The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a function of changing the modes (23) to (25).