JP2001218918A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can stimulate a player's interest. SOLUTION: A display control means is provided to control the display of a variable display game displayed on a variable display device, in which a plurality of variable display regions are formed, based on a command from a game control means to control the progress of the game in a game region. The game machine gives a benefit when the stop state of identification information, when the variable display of identification information in the variable display game terminates, introduces a specific combination state. When a ready for winning state, which may lead to a combination of identification information, which combination gives a benefit, is established, the identification information staying at a nearly fixed location is crushed gradually into a plurality of pieces from its ends, and the crushed pieces are separated from the information and hence the information is eliminated.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention comprises a display control means for controlling the display of a variable display device having a variable display area. To a gaming machine capable of providing a game machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional gaming machine, particularly in a pachinko gaming machine, a variable display method in a reach state is generally performed by scrolling a display screen while the identification information keeps its shape substantially. In many cases, a change display of identification information is performed. In addition, as another variation display of the identification information, for example, as shown in JP-A-8-117410, for example, a plurality of segments each having a shape imitating a petal or the like is used as a display element of the identification information. In some cases, identification information composed of an aggregate of a plurality of segments is displayed by changing the lighting state of a segment. Further, in this conventional example, by changing the lighting state of each segment, an effect is produced in which the identification information disappears or appears as if the petals and the like are discretely aggregated.

[0003]

However, the conventional variation display of the general identification information is getting tired by the player, and a new one is required. Also, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open
In such a device as disclosed in JP-A-117410, since the identification information is displayed by a set of a plurality of divided display elements, it is possible to expect that an effect in which the display elements are scattered is performed to some extent, so that it is not surprising. But it was still less interesting.

[0004] The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing amusement given to a player.

[0005]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 provides a command from game control means (for example, game control device 20) for controlling the progress of a game in a game area (1a). The variable display device (4) in which a plurality of variable display areas (4x, 4y, 4z, etc.) are formed based on
a) display control means (for example, a display control device 40) for performing display control of the variable display game displayed in a), and identification information (601, 602, 603) at the end of variable display of the identification information in the variable display game. In a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) capable of providing a privilege when the stop mode of a specific combination mode is derived, the display control means includes at least one variable display area (for example, the variable display area 4z). At the stage where the identification information (603) is not in the temporary stop state or the final stop state yet, the state reaches the reach state in which the combination of the identification information for granting the privilege is likely to be established. When the identification information of the two variable display areas is substantially at the fixed position, the identification information (60)
The display control is performed such that the state of the crushed pieces (610,...) Gradually changes from the end of 3) and the crushed pieces are separated from the identification information, so that the identification information disappears. I have.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the display control means grants the privilege when the identification information of the at least one variable display area is not yet in the temporary stop state or the final stop state. If the identification information of the at least one variable display area remains substantially at the fixed position after reaching the reach state in which the combination of the identification information to be established may be established, it remains at this substantially fixed position. From the end of the identification information of the state, the state gradually changes to a state of a plurality of crushed pieces, and the crushed pieces are separated from the identification information, so that display control for erasing the identification information is performed. The identification information displayed by the integrated (integral) display element starts to gradually collapse from its end (for example, as if it were turned into sand particles (sand dust)), and then an effect such that it disappears soon is performed. Door can be, can give the interest to the player it is excellent. In addition, since the information is originally displayed by a unitary (integral) display element, the identification information of a state that cannot be predicted to change into a state of a plurality of crushed pieces and be separated is changed to a state of the plurality of crushed pieces. It is possible to create a surprising effect, to give the player a fresh surprise, and to further enhance the interest.

Here, the reach state is, for example, a state in which the identification information (for example, symbols, symbols, numbers, etc.) of at least one variable display area is not yet in the temporary stop state or the final stop state. In the variable display areas where the identification information is already in the temporary stop state or the final stop state,
If the same identification information is displayed and the same identification information is in the permanent stop state even in the at least one variable display area, a state where combinations of the same identification information are arranged in a straight line corresponds to the state. Further, in a state where the identification information remains substantially at the fixed position, the identification information sequentially displayed is almost stopped one by one while the identification information displayed next is changed to the next displayed identification information.
In a changing process, a state in which one piece of identification information is almost stopped and displayed, or the like, is equivalent. In addition, the state in which the identification information is displayed as if it was once stopped, includes the state before re-change (so-called temporary stop state) when it is changed again. Shall be included. In addition, the description “when the identification information of at least one of the variable display areas remains substantially at the fixed position after the reaching state” is mainly described as “after the reaching state. , When the identification information of at least one of the variable display areas is substantially in the fixed position, but in addition to the above, the state in which the identification information is substantially fixed in the fixed position before the reach state is reached (however, (Excluding the temporary stop state), the identification information of at least one variable display area remains substantially at the fixed position even after the reach state.
That is, the timing at which the identification information substantially stays at the fixed position may be after or before the reach state. Further, the permanent stop state of the identification information means that the final stop state is obtained as a result of the variable display game. Further, the crushed pieces are, for example, sandy or particulate. This crushed piece may move in a predetermined direction, for example, and may disappear outside the variable display area, or
You may make it disappear in a variable display area. In addition, in the process in which the identification information changes to the state of the crushed pieces and disappears, the display control is performed so that the shape of the identification information itself (the portion that has not yet changed to the state of the crushed pieces) is deformed (linked). Is also good. In addition, the edge of the identification information is, for example, specifically, for example, in the outline portion of the identification information, for example, the outer peripheral portion of the identification information shape itself, such as the upper end portion, the lower end portion, the left end portion, and the right end portion of the identification information. Of these, any part is intended, but the “end of identification information” in claim 1 etc.
Is to be interpreted in a broader sense, as described below. That is, the end of the identification information broadly means any one of the outlines of the identification information.
When the identification information is, for example, “1”, “2”, “3”,
In the case of “5”, “7”, etc. (these identification information is actually displayed as having a predetermined width), since the shape of the identification information itself does not have a closed area, The outline part of the identification information and the outer peripheral part of the identification information have the same meaning. On the other hand, if the identification information is “4”, “6”,
In the case of “8”, “0”, etc., the shape of the identification information itself is a closed area (a part surrounded by a substantially triangle in “4”,
And portions surrounded by a substantially circular shape in “6”, “8”, and “0”), the portion adjacent to the closed region in the outline portion of the identification information is also referred to as “identification” here. It shall be included in the meaning of "end of information".

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game area (1a).
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game in (for example,
Display control means for performing display control of a variable display game displayed on a variable display device (4a) in which a plurality of variable display regions (4x, 4y, 4z, etc.) are formed based on a command from the game control device 20) (For example, a display control device 40),
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) that can provide a privilege when the stop mode of the identification information (601, 602, 603) at the end of variable display of the identification information in the variable display game derives a specific combination mode. In the above, the display control means may provide the privilege at a stage where the identification information (603) of at least one variable display area (for example, the variable display area 4z) is not in the temporary stop state or the final stop state. When a reach state where a combination of identification information to be established is likely to be established, a plurality of crushed pieces (610,...) Gradually gather in the at least one variable display area (variable display area 4z). Thus, the display control is performed such that the identification information to be displayed next is formed from the end while substantially remaining at the fixed position.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the display control means enters the reach state, the display control means has not yet entered the temporary stop state or the main stop state at the stage of the reach state. In the variable display area that displays identification information,
By gradually collecting a plurality of crushed pieces, the display information to be displayed next is controlled so as to be formed from the end while remaining substantially at the fixed position, so that the identification information is displayed from the end. It is formed gradually (for example, as if sand particles (sand dust) are gradually accumulated and solidified) so that the entire identification information is displayed by a seamlessly integrated display element. It is possible to perform a special effect, and to give the player an excellent interest.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the display control means is configured to perform display control such that crushed pieces formed by changing the identification information move in a predetermined direction and disappear. It is characterized by performing.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the display control means performs display control such that the crushed pieces formed by changing the identification information move in a predetermined direction and disappear, so that the change (crushed pieces) is performed. (A change in which crushed pieces move and disappear) subsequent to a change (a change that occurs), thereby giving the player even more interest.

Here, the movement in the predetermined direction is not limited to linear movement, but may be movement in a curved line.
In addition, all the crushed pieces may move in the same direction, but not limited to this, and each crushed piece may move in a different direction. Further, specific examples of the movement of the crushed pieces include a movement in a state where sand particles (dust) are blown by the wind and flow.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the display control means performs display control such that the crushed pieces forming the identification information appear from a predetermined direction. Features.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the display control means performs display control such that the crushed pieces forming the identification information appear from a predetermined direction, and thereafter, the plurality of crushed pieces are gradually reduced. By gathering, the identification information is formed from the end and appears, so it is possible to produce a change (a change in which the crushed pieces gather (assimilate) to form identification information) next to a change (a change in which the crushed pieces appear). People can be given more interest.

Here, as a mode in which the crushed pieces appear from a predetermined direction, for example, the crushed pieces appear at any position in the variable display area, and the identification information is formed from this position. Moving to the position where the identification information should be formed, or moving the crushed piece to the position where the identification information is to be formed. The movement of the crushed pieces that have appeared is not limited to linear movement, but may be movement in a curved line. In addition, all the crushed pieces may move in the same direction, but not limited to this, and each crushed piece may move in a different direction. further,
Specifically, the movement of the crushed pieces includes, for example, movement in a state where sand particles (sand dust) are blown by the wind and flow.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the display control means comprises:
A character (for example, a fan design 620, a vacuum cleaner design 630, etc.) is displayed in the variable display area (for example, any part of the display screen 4g), and the plurality of crushes are associated with the character. It is characterized by performing display control such that a piece moves.

According to the fifth aspect of the invention, the character is displayed in the variable display area by the display control means,
In addition, by performing display control such that a plurality of crushed pieces move in a mode associated with the character, it is possible to perform an effect in which the character and the crushed pieces are linked, so that the behavior (movement) of the crushed pieces can be performed. The meaning is understood by the player.

Here, the character is, for example, one related to the movement of the crushed pieces, more specifically, for example, one that blows out the crushed pieces (for example, an electric fan, a fan, a fan, etc.)
Or those that suck crushed pieces (eg, vacuum cleaners)
And the like. For example, if a character such as an electric fan that blows out crushed pieces is applied, the crushed pieces may be blown by the wind, causing the crushed pieces to move in a manner associated with the character. In the case where a device that sucks crushed pieces such as a vacuum cleaner is applied, the crushed pieces may be moved in a manner associated with the character by being sucked. Further, in the process in which the identification information changes to the state of the crushed pieces and disappears, the shape of the identification information itself (portion not yet changed to the state of the crushed pieces) is deformed (linked) in a manner associated with the character. Such display control may be performed, and a more interesting display may be performed. Specifically, for example, display control such that identification information sucked by a character sucking a crushed piece such as a vacuum cleaner is deformed by a suction force by fluttering or deforming, and a crushed piece such as an electric fan is displayed. Display control and the like may be used in which identification information blown by a scattered character flies and is deformed by the wind.

Further, a second character different from the character according to the fifth aspect is displayed, and display control is performed such that the second character behaves together with the crushed pieces in a manner associated with the character. It may be that.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the display control means gradually changes a state of a plurality of crushed pieces from an end of the identification information in a state where the identification information stays at a substantially fixed position. The crushed pieces are separated from the identification information, so that after the identification information disappears, display control is performed so that the identification information to be displayed next appears almost at a fixed position. Features.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the display control means gradually changes from the end of the identification information in a state where the identification information stays substantially at a fixed position to a state of a plurality of crushed pieces, and By separating from the identification information, after the identification information disappears, display control is performed so that the identification information to be displayed next appears almost in a fixed position. In addition, interest can be enhanced.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the display control means gradually changes a state of a plurality of crushed pieces from an end of the identification information in a state where the identification information remains at the substantially fixed position. Then, the crushed pieces are separated from the identification information, and after the identification information disappears, a plurality of crushed pieces gradually gather, so that the identification information to be displayed next stays substantially at the fixed position. In this state, display control is performed such that the display is formed from the end.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the display control means gradually changes from the end of the identification information in a state where the identification information remains substantially at the fixed position to a state of a plurality of crushed pieces, and By separating from the identification information, after the identification information disappears, a plurality of crushed pieces gradually gather,
The display control is performed such that the identification information to be displayed next is formed from the end while substantially staying at the fixed position, so that the effect according to the first aspect of the invention and the effect according to the second aspect of the invention. With the production that combines the above, it is possible to enhance the excitement.

[0024]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present invention, in the reach state, the identification information gradually changes into a plurality of crushed pieces from the end of the identification information and is separated. By performing display control in which the identification information disappears, the identification information originally displayed by a group of display elements seamlessly starts to gradually collapse from the end as if it were turned into sand particles and eventually disappears. The main feature is to enhance the amusement given to the player by performing the effect. Further, in the reach state, the plurality of crushed pieces gradually gather to perform display control such that identification information to be displayed next is formed from the end and appears, so that the identification information is as if sand particles are gathered. Enhance the entertainment given to the player by performing an effect in which the entirety of the identification information is displayed by a series of display elements that are gradually stacked and gradually formed so as to be solidified, and then are seamlessly integrated. Is another key feature.

First, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is provided with a gaming board 1 having a gaming area 1a surrounded by a guide rail 2, and a game in the pachinko gaming machine 100 is provided within the gaming area 1a. The game is launched by launching a game ball.

In the game area 1a, there are general-purpose starting gates 6,
6, a general-purpose start display memory 6a for displaying the number of unprocessed general-purpose variable display games performed based on the passing of the game ball to the general-purpose start gates 6, 6, a normal symbol for displaying the general-purpose variable display game Variable display device 7, a normal variable prize device 9 also serving as a starting port of a special figure variable display game, and opening / closing members 9a, 9a provided in the normal variable prize device 9 and opening and closing according to the result of the normal figure variable display game. A special figure start storage display 4b, which displays the number of unprocessed special figure variable display games performed based on the entry of a game ball into the variable winning device 9, a special figure variable display, which displays a special figure variable game, etc. A special symbol display device 4 including a display device 4a and a display control device 40 (both of which will be described in detail later), a special variable prize winning device 5 including an opening / closing door 5a and a large winning opening 5b inside the opening / closing door 5a, and a general winning opening 8 ,…,
A hitting direction changing member (not shown) called a windmill, side lamps 12 and 12, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), an out hole 13 for collecting an out ball, and the like are provided.

Of these, a special figure variable display game is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the normal variable winning device 9. This special figure variable display game (details will be described later) is variably displayed on a special figure variable display device 4a composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD). As a result of the special figure variable display game, the identification information displayed on the variable display device 4a is stopped in a predetermined stop mode, for example, a slotted line such as "1,1,1" or "7,7,7". Then, a big hit occurs and a special game is started. As a result, the opening / closing door 5a of the special variable winning device 5 is opened (this opening is repeated a plurality of times by satisfying a predetermined continuation condition), and the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening 5b is facilitated. Becomes A count sensor 5c (FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball entering the special winning opening 5b is provided inside the special winning opening 5b. Prize balls are paid out in cooperation with the later-described game control device 20, discharge control device 30, and the like according to the number of balls. A continuation sensor 5d (FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has flowed into the continuous prize area among game balls that have entered the special prize port 5b is provided inside the special prize port 5b. By detecting the game ball by the continuation sensor 5d, the continuation condition is satisfied.
That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, when the stop mode of the identification information displayed on the variable display device 4a derives a specific combination mode, a bonus (such as a chance to obtain a large amount of prize balls) is given to the player. It becomes possible.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is provided with a game control device (game control means) 20 for generally controlling the progress of the game in the game area 1a. The game control device 20 includes a CPU (Central Processes).
sing Unit) 21a, RAM (Random Access Memory)
A game microcomputer 21 having a read only memory (ROM) 21b and an input I / F 23a;
It comprises an output I / F 23b, an oscillator 22 and the like.

The CPU 21a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, performs calculation control, and also generates various random numbers related to the special display game and the variable display game of the ordinary figure.

The RAM 21b stores the ON signal of the special figure start sensor 9b provided in the normal fluctuation winning device 9 (special figure start storage) and the general figure start gate provided in the general figure start gates 6,6. A storage area for storing ON signals of the sensors 6b, 6b (general-purpose start storage), a storage area for various random numbers generated by the CPU 21a, a storage area for temporarily storing various data, and a work area for the CPU 21a. ing. A backup power supply 24 is connected to the RAM 21b, for example, when a power failure occurs.
Even if the power supply to b is cut off, the contents stored in the RAM 21b are retained for a predetermined time.

In the ROM 21c, a control program and control data in the game are written, and a special figure big hit determination value for determining occurrence of a special figure big hit is written.

The input I / F 23a is connected to a special figure starting sensor 9b, a general figure starting gate sensor 6b, 6b, a continuation sensor 5d, a count sensor 5c, and a general winning opening 8 through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). ,…
, For detecting a game ball entering the general winning opening 8, ..., an overflow sensor 8 for detecting an overflow state of the lower plate.
4. Unusual sphere sensor 8 for detecting the reserve state of the reserve sphere
5. A glass frame sensor 86 for detecting the open state of the glass frame holding the glass plate in front of the game board 1 and the like are connected, and various signals are input thereto. These various signals are relayed by the input I / F 23a and output to the CPU 21a.

On the other hand, the output I / F 23b is connected to the CPU 21.
Various control signals output from a are input, and these control signals are relayed by the output I / F 23b, and open / close the normal symbol display 7 and the special variable winning device 5 via an output port and a driver (not shown). A special winning opening solenoid 5e as a driving means of the door 5a, a normal electric accessory solenoid 6c as a driving means of the opening and closing members 9a, 9a of the normal fluctuation winning device 9, a discharge control device 30, a display control device 40 (details will be described below) Description), decoration control device 50, sound control device 6
0, panel external information output unit 81, frame external information output unit 82
And so on.

The discharge control device 30 is a device for discharging a prize ball based on a command from the game control device 20, and the decoration control device 50 is controlled based on a command from the game control device 20. The sound control device 60 is for controlling the lighting state of the decorative members such as the lamps 12 and 12 and the like, and the sound control device 60 is for controlling a sounding operation and the like by a speaker (not shown) based on a command from the game control device 20. Things. Further, the board external information output unit 81 and the frame external information output unit 82 relay external information output from the game control device 20 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 100.

As shown in FIG. 3, the special symbol display device 4 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 controls the variable display device 4a based on a command (display control information) from the game control device 20.
And a display control device (display control means) 40 for performing display control for displaying a special figure variable display game based on identification information (for example, symbols, numbers, symbols, etc.) and displaying various information.

The display control device 40 includes a CPU (Central
Processing Unit) 41, ROM (Read Only Memory)
42, RAM (Random Access Memory) 43 and DMA
Electrical signals (input signals) of C (Direct Memory Access Controller) 44, clock 45, VDC (Video Digital Controller) 46, font ROM 47, VDC 46
To perform γ correction when converting into a light signal (output signal)
A correction circuit 48, an interface 49, and the like are provided.

The CPU 41 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, etc. therein.
The variable display device 4a is connected to the game control device 20 via the interface 49, and is controlled by the game control device 20.
Is controlled. The control data is sent to the VDC 46 in synchronization with the pulse from the clock 45. Also,
The CPU 41 includes the game control device 20 or the VD
An interrupt signal is transmitted from C46, whereby an interrupt process is performed.

The ROM 42 stores a display control program (including a display control program for image display in various reach states) for performing display control of the variable display device 4a, display control data, and the like. The RAM 43 has a storage area for temporarily storing various data, a work area for the CPU 41, and the like. The DMAC 44 responds to the display control information from the gaming microcomputer 21 by a CPU.
The display control data is exchanged directly between the memories and the VDC 46 without access to the display 41.

In the font ROM 47, identification information data for variable display games, character data, background image data, reach state image data, characters for explaining game contents, and the like are written. Although not shown, sprite RAM, palette RAM, V-
A RAM or the like is provided, and performs the following image data control. That is, the VDC 46 receives the command signal from the CPU 41 and receives the identification information from the font ROM 47,
Extract and edit image data such as characters and backgrounds. Then, based on the color arrangement data included in the command signal, the color arrangement is designated for the edited image data in a palette RAM (not shown), and then the sprite RA
At M (not shown), image editing of identification information, characters, and the like is performed. Further, the edited image data signal is corrected by the gamma correction circuit 48, and then the V_SYNC or H_SYNC
The data is transmitted to the variable display device 4a in synchronization with C and displayed on the variable display device 4a.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment
0 is configured as described above, and the game control device 2
0, for example, the following game control and display control are performed by cooperation of the display control device 40 and the like.

First, the display control device 4 is normally operated based on the display control information (command signal) from the game control device 20.
0 controls the display of the variable display device 4a, and an image display such as a customer waiting demonstration display is performed on the variable display device 4a.

Thereafter, when the game ball hit into the game area 1a wins the normal fluctuation prize winning device 9, the winning is detected by the special figure starting sensor 9b, and at that time, a random number such as a big hit is acquired and stored in the RAM 21b. It is stored (special figure start storage). Next, at the start of the change of the special figure variable display game, various random numbers acquired based on the storage are determined, and based on the determination result, an output signal is sent to the display control device 40 via the output I / F 23b. The display control device 40 further sends the variable display device 4a, and the variable display device 4a displays a special figure variable display game.

As shown in FIG.
The display screen 4g of a has a plurality of (for example, three in this embodiment) variable display areas, that is, the first to third variable display areas 4.
x, 4y and 4z are formed. During the special figure variable display game, in each of the variable display areas 4x, 4y, 4z, after a series of identification information is variably displayed so as to circulate for a predetermined time, each of the variable display areas 4x, 4y, 4z is displayed. In each case, any one of the identification information is finally brought to a final stop state.

Here, the series of identification information is, for example,
"1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6",
"7", "8", "9", "0", "A", "B",
Information such as “C”,... And the like represented by numbers, symbols, symbols, etc., and any of the identification information is “1”,
"2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7",
"8", "9", "0", "A", "B", "C", ...
Is any of the information. In the following, the first
The identification information displayed in the variable display area 4x is the first identification information 601, the identification information displayed in the second variable display area 4y is the second identification information 602, and the identification information displayed in the third variable display area 4z is the second identification information. 3 identification information 603. Further, the order in which the identification information is temporarily stopped or stopped in each of the variable display areas 4x, 4y, and 4z is, for example, in the case of the present embodiment,
Variable display area 4x → variable display area 4y → variable display area 4
It is assumed that the order is z. In addition, each identification information 601, 60
2603 are originally displayed seamlessly by a group of display elements (before shifting to the reach state, etc.), and the identification information displayed by the group of display elements. 601, 602, 6
It is assumed that display control is performed so that 03 is circulated and displayed in the variable display areas 4x, 4y, and 4z.

During the special figure variable display game, the first identification information 60
In the process in which the first, second identification information 602, and third identification information 603 are sequentially set to the temporary stop state or the final stop state, the third identification information 603 is not yet in the temporary stop state or the final stop state. At the stage, for example, as shown in FIG. 4A, the first identification information 601 and the second identification information 602 in the temporary stop state or the final stop state have the same information (“9”).
And (9) are the same (first to third variable display examples to be described later), or "8" and "8" are the same (fourth variable display example to be described later), and the combination of the identification information for giving the privilege ( "9", "9", "9" or "8", "8",
When the third identification information 603 is in a state where the third identification information 603 stays substantially at the fixed position after the reach state in which the “8” is likely to be established, the following is performed by the display control device 40. Display control (first to fourth variable display examples) for performing an effect by image display as described is performed.

<First Variation Display Example> First, FIG.
As shown in FIG.
After “03” becomes “8” before “9”, for example, FIG.
(B), the identification information 603, ie, “8” gradually changes from the end to a state of a plurality of crushed pieces 610,..., And the plurality of crushed pieces 610,.
Separate from Further, as shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C, as the separated pieces 610,... Disappear, the identification information 603 gradually disappears from the ends. As a result, it is possible to perform such an effect that the identification information 603, that is, “8” starts to gradually collapse from its end as if it were turned into sand particles (dust), and eventually disappears,
It can excite the player with excitement. At the same time, the identification information 603 in a state that cannot be predicted to change into the state of the plurality of crushed pieces 610,. ,… Changes to the state and separates,
It can be a surprising effect, giving a fresh surprise to the player and further enhancing the interest.

Here, the crushed pieces 610,... Separated from the identification information 603 may disappear after being moved in a predetermined direction as shown in FIGS. It may disappear on the spot without. When the crushed pieces 610,... Move in a predetermined direction, display control may be performed such that the crushed pieces 610 move toward any part in the display screen 4g and then disappear in any part in the display screen 4g. Alternatively, display control that moves to the outside of the display screen 4g and disappears (display control that moves to the periphery of the display screen 4g and disappears) may be performed. As in the present embodiment, crushed pieces 610,.
If the display control is performed such that moves in a predetermined direction and disappears, a change (change in which crushed pieces 610,... Occur) can be produced next to change (change in which crushed pieces 610,... Move). Thus, the player can be given more interest.

Further, the movement of the crushed pieces 610,... May be performed in a manner associated with the character displayed on the display screen 4g. As the character, for example, a character related to the movement of the crushed pieces 610,..., More specifically, a character that blows out the crushed pieces 610,... More specifically, for example, a fan pattern as shown in FIG. 620
And a fan and a group fan. When displaying a character, first, a fan design 620 or the like is displayed on the display screen 4g at any time during the special figure variable display game (for example, at the time of reaching the reach state). Next, as shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C, a part of the blade design 620a of the fan design 620 starts to rotate, and the crushed pieces 610,. The display which is blown off is performed. That is, the crushed pieces 6
The moving direction of 10,... Is a direction away from the fan symbol 620. As described above, when the display control is performed such that the crushed pieces 610,... Move in a manner associated with the character such as the fan design 620, the character and the crushed pieces 6 are moved.
Can be performed in conjunction with each other, whereby the meaning of the behavior (movement) of the crushed pieces 610,... Can be understood by the player.

The movement of the crushed pieces 610,... May be linear or may be moved in a curved line. In addition, all crushed pieces 610, ...
May move in the same direction, or the individual crushed pieces 610,... May move randomly (in directions different from each other).

In addition, a second character (not shown) is displayed separately from a character such as a fan design 620.
Display control may be performed such that the second character behaves in a manner associated with the fan design 620 and the like together with the crushed pieces 610,. More specifically, the second character displayed on the display screen 4g performs an effect that the second character is likely to be swept up by the wind blowing from the electric fan design 620, and the like. in this way,
By using the second character, a character such as an electric fan design 620, identification information 603 and crushed pieces 610,
In addition, the total effect by the second character can be performed on the display screen 4g, and the interest can be further enhanced.

Then, after the “8” of the identification information 603 gradually changes to crushed pieces 610,... And disappears, finally,
For example, as shown in (d) of FIG. 4, the actual stop state occurs when the identification information 603 is “9” next to “8” (identification information displayed next). At this time, for example, as shown in the figure, by performing the display control for stopping the rotation of the blade design 620a of the electric fan design 620, the fluctuation of the identification information 603 becomes "9" and the main stop condition is reached. Thus, it is possible to make the player recognize that the privilege has been given, and to provide an effect that gives the player a sense of security.
In other words, display control may be performed such that the change of the identification information 603 is stopped and terminated in association with the state of the character (the state in which the operation of the blade pattern 620a of the fan pattern 620 is stopped).

As described above, as a result of the special figure variable display game, the identification information 601 of the variable display areas 4x, 4y, and 4d is obtained.
When the stop mode of 602 and 603 derives a specific combination mode (for example, a set of “9, 9, 9” shown in FIG. 4D), the special game state as described above occurs. As a result, a privilege can be given to the player.

Although not shown, for example, in the state shown in FIG. 4D, when the blade pattern 620a keeps rotating, the identification stoppage is not made when the identification information 603 is "9". A display in which the change of the identification information 603 stops and ends by, for example, shifting to the display of “A” as the identification information 603 to be displayed next, such that “9” also collapses like “8”. Control may be performed.

<Second variation display example> As the character, the fan pattern 620 exemplified in the first variation display example is used.
Is not limited to the one that blows out the crushed pieces 610,..., For example, the one that sucks the crushed pieces 610,. In the case of the second variation display example, first, FIG.
As shown in the figure, the vacuum cleaner symbol 630 or the like is displayed on the display screen 4g at any time during the special figure variable display game (for example, at the time of reaching the reach state). Next, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, a part of the nozzle pattern 630a of the vacuum cleaner pattern 630 starts to slightly move, for example, as if by the suction force generated by the vacuum cleaner.
A display is made such that 0,... Are sucked into the nozzle of the vacuum cleaner. That is, the moving direction of the crushed pieces 610,... Is toward the tip of the nozzle pattern 630a.
0,... Disappear at the tip of the nozzle pattern 630a.

Then, "8" of the identification information 603 gradually changes to crushed pieces 610,... And moves to the nozzle pattern 630a and disappears, and finally, for example, FIG.
As shown in the figure, the identification information 603 is “9” next to “8”.
(The identification information displayed next), the main suspension state is set. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG.
By performing display control in which the nozzle pattern 630a is lifted, display control may be performed such that the change of the identification information 603 is stopped and terminated in association with the state of the character, as in the first change display example. .

Although illustration is omitted, for example, in the state shown in FIG. 5D, when the nozzle pattern 630a is kept down, if the identification information 603 is "9", the final stop state is not obtained. However, this “9” also collapses in the same manner as “8” and shifts to “A” which is the next identification information 603 to be displayed. Display control may be performed.

<Third Variation Display Example> The identification information 60
In the process in which the crushed pieces 3 change into the state of the crushed pieces 610,... And disappear, as shown in FIG.
(In the identification information 603, at least the crushed pieces 61
It is also possible to perform display control in which the shape of the portion which has not changed to the state of 0) itself is deformed. That is, in this example,
As shown in FIG. 6B, display control is performed such that “8” of the identification information 603 sucked by the vacuum cleaner design 630 as a character is fluttered and deformed as shown in FIG. Done. In this manner, by performing display control such that the shape of the identification information 603 itself is deformed in a mode associated with the character (the cleaner pattern 630), a more interesting display may be performed.

<Fourth Variation Display Example> The above-described first to third variation display examples show a process in which the identification information 603 disappears. In the fourth variation display example, the identification information 60 is displayed.
An example of the process of forming 3 will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 7A, the identification information 601 and 602 are both "8", which is the same, and the state is the reach state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), a plurality of crushed pieces 610,... Appear in the variable display area 4z, and as shown in FIGS. Are gradually gathered, so that the "8" of the identification information 603 to be displayed next is gradually formed from its end while remaining substantially at the fixed position. Thereby, the identification information 603 is formed gradually as if the sand particles (sand dust) are gathered and solidified, and is gradually stacked from the end thereof, and is finally identified by the seamlessly integrated (integral) display element. It is possible to perform an effect such that the entire information 603 is displayed, and to give the player an excellent interest.

Here, the crushed pieces 610,...
g may appear at any position within g, and may move from this position to the position where the identification information 603 should be formed, or after the crushed pieces 610,... appear at the periphery of the display screen 4g, By moving to the position where the identification information 603 is to be formed, display control may be performed such that the crushed pieces 610 move from outside the display screen 4g. As in the present embodiment, crushed pieces 610,
.. Appear from a predetermined direction, a change (change in which crushed pieces 610,... Appear) is followed by a change (crushed pieces 610,. 603) can be produced, and the player can be given more interest.

Also, in the fourth variation display example, the movement of the crushed pieces 610,... May be performed in a mode associated with some character (not shown, but specifically, for example, , Crushed pieces 610,... Are blown off from a pile of gold dust (character), and then gather to form identification information 603).

In addition, the variation display of the identification information 603 in the mode shown in the fourth variation display example (FIG. 7) is the same as the first to third variation display examples (FIGS. 4, 5, and 6). ) May be performed from (c) to (d). That is, after the identification information 603 disappears from the end of the identification information 603 ("8" at this time) in a state where the identification information 603 gradually changes to the state of a plurality of crushed pieces 610,. , Multiple crushed pieces 6
The display control is performed such that the identification information 603 ("9" at this time) to be displayed next is formed from the end by gradually gathering 10,. Is also good.

According to the pachinko gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, as shown in the first to third variable display examples, the display control device 40 is in a state where it stays substantially at a fixed position in the reach state. From the end of the identification information 603 of the
3 gradually changes into a state of a plurality of crushed pieces 610,.
Since the crushed pieces 610,... Are separated from the identification information 603, display control is performed so that the identification information 603 disappears.
It is possible to perform such an effect that the identification information 603 starts to gradually collapse from the end and eventually disappears. Also, the identification information 603 originally displayed by a group of (integral) display elements undergoes an unpredictable change such as a change into a state of a plurality of crushed pieces 610,. It can be an effect.

Further, display control is performed so that the crushed pieces 610,... Formed by changing the identification information 603 move in a predetermined direction and disappear, so that a change following a change (a change in which the crushed pieces 610,. (Changes in which the crushed pieces 610 move and disappear) can be produced.

Further, as shown in the fourth variation display example, in the reach state, the display control device 40 allows the plurality of crushed pieces 610,... To gradually gather in the variable display area 4z. The identification information 603 to be displayed next is formed from the end, and display control is performed so that the identification information 603 appears in a state where the identification information 603 stays almost at a fixed position. Therefore, the identification information 603 is gradually formed from the end, and one end is seamless. Consolidation (one piece)
With such a display element, an effect can be performed such that the entirety of the identification information 603 is displayed.

Further, the display control device 40 stores the identification information 6
.. That form a predetermined direction are displayed, and then a plurality of crushed pieces 6 are formed.
By gradually collecting 10,..., The identification information 603 is obtained.
Appear as formed from the end, so that the change (fragment 610,
), And a change (a change in which the crushed pieces 610 collectively form the identification information 603) can be produced.

In addition, the display control device 40 displays a character (an electric fan design 620, a vacuum cleaner design 630, etc.) in the variable display area (any part of the display screen 4g) and is associated with the character. By performing display control such that a plurality of crushed pieces 610,... Move, it is possible to perform an effect in which the character and the crushed pieces 610,.

The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, but includes, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, ball game machines such as sparrow ball gaming machines, and slot machines. It is also applicable to gaming machines such as pachislot machines and pachislot machines. Of these, in a gaming machine such as a slot machine or a pachislot machine, the present invention is applicable to an apparatus in which the variable display device is, for example, a liquid crystal display device or a CRT display device. In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which characters (fan pattern 620, vacuum cleaner pattern 630, etc.) are displayed, crushed pieces 610,... Move in a manner associated with the character, and identification information 603 disappears. Although shown, no identification information 603 may be displayed, or the identification information 603 may be lost regardless of the displayed character. In addition, for example, the position where the character appears,
The game content may be such that the moving direction of 0,... And the possibility of establishing the combination of the identification information for giving the privilege are associated with a predetermined relationship. Or,
For example, by performing display control in which the color of the crushed pieces 610,... Changes (gradually or stepwise), the type of the color (for example, the final color or the history of the color change, etc.) The game content may be such that the possibility of establishing a combination of identification information for granting a privilege is associated with a predetermined relationship. Further, “identification information 603
As the state in which “is lost”, for example, the state in which the identification information 603 has completely disappeared, or what the identification information 603 represents (what number, symbol, or pattern).
There is a state where the shape of the identification information 603 is broken so that it becomes impossible to recognize. For example, the identification information 603 that disappears (for example, “8” in the first to third variable display examples) and the identification information 603 that is displayed next (for example, “9” in the first to third variable display examples) ), When there is a common part in shape, the disappearing identification information 603 (that is, “8”) collapses while leaving the common part, and the identification information 603 ( That is, “9”) indicates the crushed pieces 610,.
May be formed by assimilation. When the identification information 601, 602, and 603 are in the temporary stop state, display control in which the identification information 601, 602, and 603 change again may be performed. In addition, the embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

[0071]

According to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the display control means determines that the identification information of at least one variable display area is not in the temporary stop state or the final stop state. In a state where the identification information of the at least one variable display area remains substantially at the fixed position after the reach state in which the combination of the identification information for granting the privilege is likely to be established, Since the state of the identification information in the state of staying at the fixed position gradually changes to a state of a plurality of crushed pieces, and the crushed pieces are separated from the identification information, display control is performed so that the identification information disappears. Originally, the identification information displayed by a seamlessly integrated display element starts to gradually collapse from its end (for example, as if it were turned into sand particles (dust)), and eventually disappear. Out can be carried out, it is possible to give the interest to the player is excellent. In addition, since the information is originally displayed by a unitary (integral) display element, the identification information of a state that cannot be predicted to change into a state of a plurality of crushed pieces and be separated is changed to a state of the plurality of crushed pieces. It is possible to create a surprising effect, to give the player a fresh surprise, and to further enhance the interest.

According to the gaming machine of the second aspect of the present invention, when the li-zhi state is reached, the display control means, when the li-zhi state is reached, is still in either the temporary stop state or the main stop state. In the variable display area that displays identification information that is not turned, multiple pieces of crushed pieces gradually gather,
The display control is performed such that the identification information to be displayed next is formed and formed from the end in a state where the identification information remains substantially at the fixed position. Therefore, the identification information is changed from the end (for example, as if sand particles (sand dust) are gathered). It is gradually formed so that it is solidified gradually and solidified), and it is possible to perform such an effect that the whole of the identification information is displayed by a seamlessly integrated (integral) display element. Can give the people an interest.

According to the gaming machine of the third aspect of the present invention, the display control means performs display control such that the crushed pieces generated by changing the identification information are moved in a predetermined direction and disappear, so that the display control means can change. A change (a change in which a crushed piece moves and disappears) subsequent to a (change in which a crushed piece occurs) can be produced, and the player can be given more interest.

According to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect, the display control means performs display control such that the crushed pieces forming the identification information appear from a predetermined direction.
Since the pieces of crushed pieces gradually gather and the identification information is formed from the end and appears, a change (a change in which pieces of crushed pieces gather to form identification information) can be produced next to a change (a change in which pieces of crushed pieces appear). Thus, the player can be given more interest.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the display control means displays the character in the variable display area and associates the character with the character.
By performing display control such that a plurality of crushed pieces move, an effect in which the character and the crushed pieces are linked can be achieved, and the meaning of the behavior (movement) of the crushed pieces can be understood by the player.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the display control means gradually changes from the end of the identification information in a state where the identification information stays substantially at a fixed position to a state of a plurality of crushed pieces, and 2. The display control according to claim 1, wherein, by separating the piece from the identification information, after the identification information disappears, display control is performed such that the next identification information to be displayed appears in a substantially fixed position. Like the invention, the interest can be enhanced.

According to the game machine of the present invention, the display control means gradually changes from the end of the identification information in a state where the identification information remains substantially at the fixed position to a state of a plurality of crushed pieces, and The pieces are separated from the identification information, and after the identification information disappears, a plurality of crushed pieces gradually gather, so that the identification information to be displayed next stays almost at a fixed position, and is removed from the end. Since the display control that is formed and appears is performed, the effect according to the first aspect of the present invention and the effect according to the second aspect of the present invention can enhance excitement.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming board of a pachinko gaming machine exemplified as a gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a main control block diagram of a game control device installed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a main control block diagram of a display control device that performs display control of a variable display device based on a command from the game control device.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing an example of a variable display of identification information by a variable display device in a reach state.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing an example of a change display of identification information by the variable display device in a reach state.

FIG. 6 is a front view showing an example of a change display of identification information by a variable display device in a reach state.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing an example of a change display of identification information by the variable display device in a reach state.

[Explanation of symbols]

1a game area 4x first variable display area (variable display area) 4y second variable display area (variable display area) 4z third variable display area (at least one variable display area) 4a variable display device 20 game control device (game control) Means) 40 Display control device (display control means) 100 Pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 601 First identification information (identification information) 602 Second identification information (identification information) 603 Third identification information (almost in a fixed position) 610 Fragment 620 Fan design (character) 630 Vacuum cleaner design (character)

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A display control for performing a display control of a variable display game displayed on a variable display device in which a plurality of variable display areas are formed based on a command from a game control means for controlling the progress of the game in the game area. A gaming machine comprising means for providing a privilege when the stop mode of the identification information at the end of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display game derives a specific combination mode, wherein the display control means comprises: At a stage where the identification information of the variable display area is not yet in either the temporary stop state or the final stop state, after reaching a reach state in which a combination of identification information for granting a privilege may be established, When the identification information of the two variable display areas remains substantially at the fixed position, a plurality of crushes gradually from the end of the identification information at the substantially fixed position. A gaming machine characterized by performing display control in which the state of a piece is changed and the crushed piece is separated from the identification information so that the identification information disappears. 2. A display control for performing a display control of a variable display game displayed on a variable display device having a plurality of variable display areas based on a command from a game control means for controlling the progress of the game in the game area. A gaming machine comprising means for providing a privilege when the stop mode of the identification information at the end of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display game derives a specific combination mode, wherein the display control means comprises: At the stage where the identification information of the variable display area is not yet in any of the temporary stop state and the final stop state, when a reach state is established in which a combination of identification information for granting a privilege may be established, the at least In a single variable display area, a plurality of crushed pieces gradually gather, so that identification information to be displayed next is formed from an end while remaining substantially at a fixed position. Gaming machine and performs display control as it appears being. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said display control means performs display control such that the crushed pieces formed by changing the identification information move in a predetermined direction and disappear. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein said display control means performs display control such that crushed pieces forming said identification information appear from a predetermined direction. 5. The display control means displays a character in the variable display area, and performs display control such that the plurality of crushed pieces move in a mode associated with the character. The gaming machine according to claim 1. 6. The display control means according to claim 1, wherein said identification information in a state where said identification information stays at a substantially fixed position gradually changes into a state of a plurality of crushed pieces, and said crushed pieces are separated from said identification information. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein after the identification information has disappeared, display control is performed so that the identification information to be displayed next appears substantially at a fixed position. 7. The display control means according to claim 1, wherein the state of the identification information in the state of staying at the substantially fixed position gradually changes to a state of a plurality of crushed pieces, and the crushed pieces are separated from the identification information. After the identification information disappears, a plurality of crushed pieces are gradually gathered to perform display control such that the identification information to be displayed next is formed from an end and appears almost in a fixed position. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: