JP2001252425A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of more visibly enjoying a player and increasing the thrill and excitement of a game. SOLUTION: When a special prize display mode appears on a first display game, a second display game is started on the screen of a special pattern display 30. When second identifying information Z2 as predetermined is displayed in the second display game, a sub-prize display mode related to the second identifying information Z2 appears and an added value is granted to a player in accordance therewith. A game played on the screen of the special pattern display 30 has a combination of first and second display games, instead of the first display game to be simply repeated, enhancing the amusement of the game.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

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

[0002]

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

[0003] In the fever machine, when a ball wins a starting port provided on a game board, various symbols are scroll-displayed on the special symbol display device. Then, when the combination of the symbols after the scroll stop is determined to be the big hit display, a special prize (so-called fever) is generated. Here, the special prize means that a special winning opening 60 which is a large winning opening normally provided on a game board is a predetermined number of times (for example, 16
Times).

The above-mentioned special symbol display device generally has three display columns arranged in a horizontal line, and the symbols stopped and displayed in each display column are all the same symbols such as "7, 7, 7". When they were aligned, a jackpot was displayed and a special prize was generated.

More specifically, when a ball wins the starting opening,
Based on this, random lottery using random numbers is executed by software control. According to the result of the lottery, it is determined whether or not the special symbol display device will display a big hit, that is, whether or not a special prize will be generated.

[0006]

However, in the above-described conventional fever machine, the display content of the special symbol display device is merely a repetition of a scroll display in which various symbols such as numbers are sequentially switched on the screen. There was a tendency to lack novelty and fun visually.

[0007] Whether or not a big hit in each scroll display is controlled by the big hit probability, and until the next big hit is displayed after the end of the special prize, the special symbol display device simply repeats the disengagement display to repeat the game. Has become monotonous, and there has been a problem that this point also lacks interest.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and can enhance the interest in displaying a special symbol display device, and can increase the thrill and excitement in a game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of sufficiently satisfying a player's expectation and gambling by combining the 1 display game and the 2nd display game.

[0009]

The gist of the present invention to achieve the above object lies in the following inventions. [1] In a gaming machine (10), a predetermined display game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the execution result is in a predetermined special prize display mode, the game machine (10) enters a special prize state advantageous to the player. Display means for displaying a game (30)
And a display control means (140) for expanding and displaying the display game on the display means (30). The display control means (140) comprises a first game display means (181) and a second game display means (181).
Game display means (183), wherein the first game display means (181) uses the first identification information (Z1) on the display means (30) based on satisfaction of the predetermined condition.
The second game display means (183) is configured to display the game in an expanded manner, and the second game display means (183) displays the special display mode on the display means (30) after the first display game enters the special prize display mode. ) Is used to expand and display the second display game. The first display game is a special prize when predetermined first identification information (Z1) is displayed on the display means (30). In the display mode, when the predetermined second identification information (Z2) is displayed on the display means (30), the second display game includes the second identification information (Z2). A gaming machine (10) characterized by such a prize display mode.

[2] In the gaming machine (10), a predetermined display game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the execution result is a predetermined special prize display mode, a special prize state advantageous to the player is obtained. Display means (30) for displaying the display game, and display control means (140) for expanding and displaying the display game on the display means (30), wherein the display control means (140) comprises: First game display means (18
1) and a second game display means (183), wherein the first game display means (181) displays first identification information (Z1) on the display means (30) based on satisfaction of the predetermined condition. )
The second game display means (183) displays the second identification information (Z) on the display means (30) after the special prize state ends.
The second display game using 2) is expanded and displayed,
The first display game is a special prize display mode when predetermined first identification information (Z1) is displayed on the display means (30), and the second display game is the second display game. When the predetermined second identification information (Z2) is displayed on the display means (30), the second identification information (Z2) is displayed.
A gaming machine (10) characterized in that the gaming machine has a sub prize display mode according to (2).

[3] The display means (30) is divided by a plurality of first display areas, and the special display mode is such that the first identification information ( Z1) are aligned, and the second display game includes:
The gaming machine (10) according to [1] or [2], wherein the second identification information (Z2) is displayed in a second display area substantially close to the first display area.

[4] The content of [3], wherein the content of the supplementary prize display mode corresponds to the second display area in which the second identification information (Z2) is displayed. Gaming machine (10).

[5] The gaming machine according to [3], wherein the content of the supplementary prize display mode is such that second identification information (Z2) can be displayed in each of the plurality of second display areas. (10).

[6] An ordinary symbol display device (80) is provided on the game board (12) of the gaming machine (10), and the ordinary symbol display device (80) is provided with a predetermined number when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Time-saving mode in which various types of identification information including predetermined identification information that causes payout of award balls are variably displayed, and the time from the start of variable display of the identification information to the stop display is shorter than in the normal mode. The gaming machine (1) according to [1] or [2], wherein the supplementary prize display mode includes the display mode of the time saving mode.
0).

[7] A special winning opening (60) is provided on the gaming board (12) of the gaming machine (10), and the special winning opening (60) is
It has a movable plate (61) that can open and close the winning opening,
The movable plate (61) is normally kept in a closed state, and the supplementary prize display mode includes a display mode of repeatedly opening and closing the movable plate (61) up to a predetermined number of times [1]. Or the gaming machine (10) according to [2].

[8] The gaming machine (10) according to [1] or [2], wherein the supplementary prize display mode displays the number of times of repeated opening and closing as the second identification information (Z2).

[9] The gaming machine (1) according to [8], wherein the supplementary prize display mode includes a display mode of a probability variation state in which the probability of the special prize display state is higher than usual.
0).

[10] The supplementary prize display mode is such that, when the first identification information (Z1) and the second identification information (Z2) are aligned, the probability that the special prize display state is higher than usual is obtained. The gaming machine (10) according to [9], including a state display mode.

[11] The second display game is characterized by displaying notice information (Z3) near the second display area where the second identification information (Z2) is to be displayed. The gaming machine (10) according to [1] or [2].

[12] The gaming board (1) of the gaming machine (10)
2) The gaming machine according to [1] or [2], wherein a starting port (50) is provided on the upper side, and the starting condition is set such that a ball wins in the starting port (50). 10).

Next, the operation based on the means for solving the problem will be described. According to the gaming machine (10) of the present invention, when the starting condition is successfully established in the game of hitting the ball on the gaming board (12), the first display game is executed by the display means (30) based on the starting condition. The contents of the first display game can simulate, for example, symbol matching such as a slot machine and various games that can be expressed on a screen.

When the first display game is a symbol matching such as a slot machine, for example, on one or a plurality of lines, a plurality of symbols arranged on the line are changed and then sequentially stopped and then stopped on any one of the lines. The state in which the stopped normal symbols are all the same can be determined as the special prize display state, so that the contents can be easily understood by the player and easily understood.

As described above, when the first display information indicates the predetermined first identification information (Z1),
It becomes a special prize display mode, and based on this, a predetermined added value advantageous to the player is given.

In the first display game, when the special display mode is set, the second display game is started on the screen of the display means (30). As a result of the second display game, when the predetermined second identification information (Z2) is displayed, the secondary prize display mode according to the second identification information (Z2) is established, and based on this, the added value is given to the player. Granted.

In the second display game, there is a possibility that some kind of supplementary prize will be given according to the special prize state generated in the first display game, and the game performed on the screen of the display means (30) is a special prize. Rather than simply repeating the first display game aiming to form a display mode, by combining the first display game and the second display game, the interest in the game can be further enhanced.

To describe the gaming machine (10) in more detail, the second display game may be expanded and displayed after the special prize state in the first display game ends. As a result, at the end of the special prize state, depending on the content of the sub prize display mode, a state that is advantageous to the player such as the possibility of occurrence of the special prize state increases and the interest of the game increases.

[0027] Second identification information (Z2) relating to the mode of displaying the award.
Is displayed in the second display area, and the second display area is the first display area.
It is almost close to the display area. Also, the second identification information (Z
2) and a second display area where the second identification information (Z
The details of the sub prize display mode according to 2) are associated in advance. Further, in the second display game, one second identification information (Z2) may be displayed in one second display area, and the second identification information (Z2) may be displayed in each of two or more second display areas.
2) may be displayed.

In the second display game, the sub prize display mode is as follows.
The display mode of the time saving mode may be included. The time saving mode refers to a state in which the time from the start of variable display of the identification information to the stop display of the identification information is shortened, for example, by several seconds, and when added value is added, the time is usually longer. The mode can be switched to the time saving mode.

By switching from the normal mode to the time saving mode, the number of times the predetermined identification information is stopped and displayed within a certain time increases, and the player is in an advantageous state.

In the above-mentioned supplementary prize display mode, for example, the ratio of the number of prize balls is temporarily increased, or a specific character is changed to a form in which it is easy to win a prize. (6
If 1) is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times,
A winning chance with a relatively higher probability than usual can be given to the player clearly and easily. Movable plate (6
The number of repetitions of 1) may be displayed as the second identification information (Z2).

Furthermore, in the sub prize display mode, the probability of the special prize display state is higher than normal (for example, 1/400) (1
/ 100) may be displayed in a so-called probability variation state.

In the second display game, prior to displaying the second identification information (Z2), notice information (Z3) is displayed near the position of the second display area where the second identification information (Z2) is displayed. You may do so. By displaying the notice information (Z3), it is notified that the player will be in the sub prize display mode according to the second identification information (Z2), and the interest of the player in the sub prize will increase. Further, depending on where the notice information (Z3) is displayed, the player can predict the prize display mode to some extent, thereby increasing the player's interest in the prize.

Various conditions can be considered as the starting conditions. For example, a starting port (50) is provided on the game board (12) in a state where a ball can win, and the starting port (5) is provided.
The starting condition may be that the ball wins in 0).
In such a case, the condition can be satisfied according to the skill of the player, so that the ambition can be satisfied.

[0034]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 2, a gaming machine 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention
Is a pachinko machine that launches a game ball on the game board 12 by rotating the player and enjoys winning of the hit ball.

The game board 12 is a place where the shot game balls flow down and stands substantially vertically, and its front surface is covered with a glass door with a predetermined gap. The gap between the game board 12 and the glass door is a space for a game ball to move. On the periphery of the game board 12, a rail 16 is provided to define a game area and to guide the shot game balls to the upper portion of the game board 12.

At a substantially central portion of the game board 12, a special symbol display device 30 composed of a color liquid crystal display (LCD) is arranged. The special symbol display device 30 has a CR
It may be a T display, a TFT type display or the like. In this gaming machine, on the special symbol display device 30, a first display game is executed as a first stage of a display game, and a second display game is executed as a second stage.

The first display game is a symbol matching game that looks like a slot machine. When executing the first display game, the first display area 310 of the special symbol display device 30 is divided into a matrix of 1 × 3 in length and width, and each column plays a role of one reel in the slot machine. After the first identification information Z1 as a symbol is scroll-displayed from top to bottom, the scroll operation is sequentially stopped for each column. When the scroll operation of each column is stopped, individual first identification information Z1 is stopped and displayed in each column divided into a matrix of 1 × 3 in length and width.

Specifically, the left column 311 and the right column 3
13, the scroll operation is sequentially stopped in the order of the central column 312 and the like, and the first identification information Z1 is stopped and displayed in each cell of the matrix.

In the first display game, "999" and "77" are displayed on the horizontal lines of the matrix divided into 1 × 3.
A state in which three pieces of the same first identification information Z1 (numerical symbols) such as “7”, “666”, and “333” are arranged is set as the special prize display mode.

The second display game is played on the second display area 320 of the special symbol display device 30. The second display game is the first
In the display game, the game is performed after the special prize display mode is set. The second display area 320 is provided above and below the first display area 310 in proximity to the central column 312. The second display area 320 displays the second identification information Z2. The second identification information Z2 is a numeric symbol like the first identification information Z1.

Further, in the horizontally long display area including the second display area 320, a message such as "Wait a minute" as notice information Z3 is displayed before the second identification information Z2 is displayed. Has become. At this time, notice information Z
3 is on the same side (upper position or lower position) as the second display area 320 on which the second identification information Z2 is displayed, and coincides therewith.

By displaying the notice information Z3, there is a possibility that the supplementary prize display mode may be obtained, and the approximate contents of the supplementary prize display form in the second display game may be determined by the position where the notice information Z3 is displayed. The player can be notified. In the second display game, the second identification information Z2 to be displayed is not limited to one, and may be two or more.

As described above, the second display game is started after the special display mode is set in the first display game, but the start condition of the second display game is not limited to this. That is, the second display game may be started after the special prize display mode and the generated special prize are finished. As described above, under what condition the second display game is started may be set for each gaming machine or may be set according to the date and time of the game.

The content of the award display mode is predetermined in correspondence with the second display area 320 where the second identification information Z2 is to be displayed. The contents of the sub prize display mode include probability fluctuation, the number of times the large winning opening 60 is repeatedly opened, the number of times in the time saving mode (the number of time savings), the special prize display mode (fever), and other sub prize display modes.

When the content of the sub prize display mode is probability variation, for example, a probability variation mode in which a normal probability (for example, 1/400) of a special prize in the first display game is increased to 1/60 as a high probability. For example, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the second identification information Z2 is aligned with the same numeric symbol as the first identification information Z1, the mode is the probability variation mode.

In the number of times the special winning opening 60 is repeatedly opened, the number of times the special winning opening 60 is repeatedly opened is, for example, 1
For example, as shown in FIG. 10C, if the second identification information Z2 is a “6” numeral symbol,
The number of times the large winning opening 60 is repeatedly opened is six.

Further, in the number of repetitions of the time saving mode (number of times of saving time),
The number of repetitions of the time saving mode in which the time from the start of variable display of the normal symbol display device 80 provided on the display 2 to the stop display is shorter (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) than the normal mode (for example, 20 to 30 seconds). Say. For example, as shown in FIG. 9C, when the second identification information Z2 is a “100” numeral symbol, the time saving mode is repeated 100 times.

The right to operate the normal symbol display device 80 is generated when the condition that a ball wins in the passing winning opening 81 provided on the game board 12 is satisfied, and the normal symbol display device 80 sets the predetermined symbol. When the stop display is performed (for example, the number “7”), the special winning opening 60 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times.

Further, in the special prize display mode (fever), a special symbol (for example, “☆”) is used as the second identification information Z2.
May be displayed.

As described above, each sub prize display mode has been described. In the second display information Z2, two or more pieces of second identification information Z2
May be displayed in each predetermined second display area 320. For example, as shown in FIG. 10E, the second identification information Z2 (numerical symbol “6”) as the number of times the special winning opening 60 is repeatedly opened, and the second identification information Z2 as the probability variation.
(Numerical symbol “3”) may be displayed before or after or simultaneously.

Below the special symbol display device 30, a special symbol memory display device 40 is arranged, and further below the special symbol memory display device 40, a starting port 50 is arranged.
The starting opening 50 is a winning opening for securing the execution right of the display game developed on the special symbol display device 30.

The starting port 50 has movable pieces 51 on the left and right sides in the vicinity of the winning opening, and the movable piece 51 is opened and closed by a drive source such as a solenoid. The starting port 50 is
By the opening and closing operation of the movable piece 51, the game ball is configured as a so-called electric tulip accessory that changes between a state in which it is difficult to win and a state in which it is easy to win.

The special symbol storage and display device 40 includes a starting port 50.
Of the execution rights secured by winning the game balls to the game ball, the number of non-executed rights (the number of suspensions) is displayed. The number of suspensions is limited to four, and for more than that, the right to execute the displayed game is discarded. The special symbol storage and display device 40 has four lamps, and displays the current number of reserves by increasing or decreasing the number of lighted lamps.

Below the starting opening 50, a special winning opening 60 is arranged. The large winning opening 60 is configured so that the winning opening can be changed between a closed state where it is difficult to win the game ball and an open state where it is easy to win by a driving source such as a solenoid. The inside of the special winning opening 60 is divided into a plurality of parts, a part of which is a specific area.

At the lowermost portion of the game board 12, an out port 70 for taking in a game ball that could not win any of the winning ports and discharging the ball from the game board 12 is arranged.
When a game ball enters the out mouth 70, no privilege is given to the player, and no prize ball is paid out. In addition, the game board 12 has various winning holes 13 and windmills 14.
In addition, a number of obstacle nails 15 for changing the falling speed and direction of the hit game balls are arranged.

Further, on both left and right ends of the game board 12, there are arranged illumination lamps 17 which blink in accordance with the progress of the display game, such as when a special prize state appears in the display game. Although not shown in FIG. 2, various decorative lamps 18 (see FIG. 1) are provided, which flicker irrespective of the progress of the display game after the power is turned on to produce a decorative effect.

At the front of the gaming machine 10 and below the gaming board 12, a front plate 2 for storing gaming balls to be used for games is provided.
0, a lower plate 21 for receiving and storing game balls overflowing from the front plate 20 is provided. On the bottom of the lower plate 21, there is an openable and closable outlet for discharging game balls to a ball box (not shown) placed below the lower plate 21. A ball release lever 22 for opening and closing the outlet is provided.

The handle 11 is arranged on the right side of the lower plate 21. When the rotary operation type handle 11 is rotated, a launching mechanism (not shown) launches game balls one by one on the game board 12 with a launching force corresponding to the angle. Note that a circuit portion for controlling various operations of the gaming machine 10 is attached to the inside of the machine such as the back surface of the gaming board 12.

FIG. 1 shows an outline of a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 10. The gaming machine 10 includes a main control unit 100, a display control circuit 140, and a voice control circuit 170 as main circuit parts. The main control unit 100 is a central circuit part that controls the operation of the gaming machine 10, and includes a one-chip microcomputer 110, a reset circuit 101, a clock circuit 102, an I / O port 103, a driver circuit 104.
It is composed of

The one-chip microcomputer 110 has a start-up winning ball detection switch 210 via an I / O port 103,
The special winning opening winning ball detection switch 211, the specific area winning ball detection switch 212, the safe ball detection switch 213, the external information input terminal 214 and the like are connected.

Of these, the start opening winning ball detection switch 210
Is a switch for detecting that a game ball has won the starting port 50. The starting port winning ball detection switch 210 includes various switches such as a mechanical switch, an optical sensor that detects a winning by blocking the light by a game ball, and a magnetic sensor that detects a change in a magnetic field due to the passing of the game ball. Sensors can be used. Big winning prize winning ball detection switch 21
Reference numeral 1 denotes a switch for detecting that a game ball has won the special winning opening 60, and a starting opening winning ball detection switch 21.
As with 0, various sensors such as mechanical, magnetic, and optical sensors can be used as switches.

The specific area winning ball detection switch 212 detects a game ball that has won a specific area in the special winning opening 60. The safe ball detection switch 213 is a switch for detecting that a game ball has won one of the winning ports (safe ports) 13 arranged on the game board. The external information input terminal 214 is a terminal for inputting a firing control signal (stop signal) from a hall computer.

In addition, various components are connected to the one-chip microcomputer 110 via the I / O port 103 and the driver circuit 104. Specifically, a solenoid 201 for opening and closing the special winning opening 60 is opened and closed, a special symbol storage and display device 40 including four lamps, a decorative lamp 18, an external information output terminal A202, an electric decoration circuit 203, a payout circuit 204, and the like. is there. The payout circuit 204 is connected to an external information output terminal B205.

The external information output terminal A 202 and the external information output terminal B 205 are used to attach a data transmission line for electrically communicating with a hall computer for centrally managing a large number of gaming machines installed in a game arcade. Terminal. The external information output terminal A202 is a terminal for transmitting a signal from the gaming machine such as a probability variation signal, a jackpot signal, a start signal, etc. to the hall computer. The external information output terminal B205 is a terminal for transmitting the winning ball payout number (10 pulses for one winning ball), a ball lending signal, a winning ball tank ball out signal, and a door open detection signal to the hall computer.

The illumination circuit 203 is provided with the special symbol display device 30.
Illuminated lamp 17 with the progress of the display game developed above
Is a circuit part for controlling blinking. For example, the illumination lamp 17 is made to blink when a special prize state occurs.

The one-chip microcomputer 110 has a game control C
It comprises a PU (Central Processing Unit) 111, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 112, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 113 as circuits.
The ROM 112 stores a program representing an operation procedure of the game control CPU 111 and various fixed data. The game control CPU 111 operates according to a program stored in the ROM 112. RAM 113 is
This is a work area for temporarily storing various data when the game control CPU 111 operates.

The clock circuit 102 generates a clock signal having a predetermined frequency. One-chip microcomputer 1
Reference numeral 10 inputs a clock signal generated by the clock circuit 102 as a reference signal for the operation speed. The clock circuit 102 includes an oscillation circuit, a frequency dividing circuit, and the like.
The reset circuit 101 receives a signal every several ms from the one-chip microcomputer 110, generates a reset signal in which the clock signal supplied from the clock circuit 102 is synchronized with the previous signal, and sends the reset signal to the one-chip microcomputer 110. Output.

The reset circuit 101 outputs a reset signal from the time when the power is turned on until the time when the clock signal generated by the clock circuit 102 is counted by a predetermined number.

The one-chip microcomputer 110 has a ROM 11
2 by executing the program stored in the random number lottery means 121 and the special prize control means 12 as shown in FIG.
2. Performs various functions such as execution right management means 123, prize ball management means 124, game progress selection means 125, and sound effect management means 126.

The random number lottery means 121 determines the execution result of the game when the right to execute the display game on the special symbol display device 30 is secured by the winning of the game ball to the starting port 50. Is a part for executing random number lottery for the purpose. The random number lottery means 121 has a counter function of repeatedly generating a numerical value from “0” to a predetermined number (here, 1023) in a very short time cycle (here, every several ms). It has a function of reading the count value at the time of detecting the winning of the ball and a function of storing the read count value in a predetermined memory area provided in the RAM 113.

Before the start of the special symbol change, it is determined whether or not the count value stored in the previous memory area is a big hit value, and in the case of a big hit, the game control CPU 111 sets the I / O port of the display control unit 150. A signal for displaying a big hit symbol is transmitted to 151. The ROM 112 has a reference table for jackpot determination, and performs a jackpot determination at the time of low probability and at the time of high probability by changing the number of hit values registered according to the jackpot probability.

The game progress selecting means 125 is a section for selecting a progress pattern of the displayed game according to the lottery result of the random number lottery means 121. That is, when the lottery result of the random number lottery means 121 is “special prize state” and not “sub prize state”, one out of three pieces of first identification information Z1 which is a numerical symbol in the first display game is excluded. Then, a special prize pattern in which the game progresses is selected such that a special prize display mode in which three pieces of first identification information Z1 are arranged appears via a reach state in which the other two pieces are aligned.

When the result of the lottery by the random number lottery means 121 is “special prize state” and “sub prize state”, a special prize display mode appears through the reach state in the first display game, and thereafter, the second prize display mode is displayed. The display game is continued, and a sub prize pattern (including a special prize pattern) in which the game proceeds so that a sub prize state appears in the second display game is selected.

The result of the lottery by the random number lottery means 121 is "out of order"
In the case of, the first display game is switched to the second display game in which the first display pattern in which the disconnection is determined without going through the reach state, and the second display game is finally released in the second display game. Is selected.

Further, the game progress selecting means 125 has a function of selecting the first and second identification information groups constituting the execution result of the displayed game, which are in accordance with the previously determined game progress pattern. . For example, in the case of a sub prize pattern, one or two or more pieces of second identification information constituting the execution result are selected.

If the game progress pattern is the first deviation pattern, a first identification information group, such as "539", which does not go through the reach state and ends without deviation is selected. If the game progress pattern is the second off pattern, 1 such as “747”
A first out-of-reach first identification information group that ends in out-of-reach because only one of the identification symbols is different is selected.

In the displayed game, an execution start command (execution start signal) including a game progress pattern determined by the game progress selecting means 125 and information indicating first and second identification information groups constituting an execution result is provided. , From the one-chip microcomputer 110 to the display control unit 150 via the I / O port 151.

The sound effect managing means 126 is a part for managing the types of various sound effects to be played during the execution of a display game and the timing of their generation. The timing at which a sound effect or the like is played is determined in advance for each game progress pattern, and the one-chip microcomputer 110 measures the elapsed time from when the display game execution command is transmitted to the display control unit 150, and When a predetermined timing comes, a reproduction instruction such as a sound effect is output to the audio control circuit 170.

The special prize control means 122 controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening 60 when the special prize display mode is stopped and displayed in the special game display device 30 and the special prize display mode is stopped, so that the special value is obtained. Is performed. Specifically, when a special prize state appears in the display game, the solenoid 2
01 to drive the special winning opening 60 for a certain period (for example, 2
After opening for 9 seconds, the opening / closing operation of closing for a short time (about 2 seconds) is repeated up to a predetermined number of times.

In each round from opening to closing of the special winning opening 60, a predetermined allowable upper limit number (here, 10) of game balls is set before the predetermined time (29 seconds) elapses. When the prize is awarded, at that time the grand prize mouth 60
Is to be closed. Further, if at least one game ball wins a specific area provided inside the special winning opening 60 during each round and the number of rounds has not reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to the next round. On the other hand, if no gaming ball has won the specific area during the current round, the operation of giving the special value is ended in that round.

The execution right management means 123 manages the number of unexecuted execution rights generated by winning a game ball into the starting port 50. Specifically, the starting port 50
When the game ball wins, the number of reserves at the present time is checked, and if the number of reserves has not reached the upper limit, “1” is added to the number of reserves and the number of lights of the special symbol storage display device 40 is increased by one. On the other hand, if the number of reservations has already reached the upper limit, the execution right is not secured based on the current winning. Further, when the display game is executed on the special symbol display device 30 based on the secured execution right, the number of reservations is set to “1” each time.
Is performed, and the number of lights of the special symbol storage / display device 40 is reduced by one.

The prize ball management means 124 manages the number of prize balls to be paid out. The payout circuit 204 transmits one pulse for every 10 prize balls to the hall computer, and transmits the pulse from the hall computer to the prize ball tank. An instruction to pay out game balls is given.

The display control circuit 140 is a circuit portion that controls the display of the special symbol display device 20 based on an instruction received from the main control section 100. That is, the main control unit 100
Is the execution result of each display game by random number lottery,
A game progress pattern or the like is determined, and the display control circuit 140
It has a function of determining the specific development content of the display game according to the execution result and the progress pattern determined by the main control unit 100, creating display data corresponding thereto, and sequentially transmitting the display data to the special symbol display device 30. ing.

The display control circuit 140 determines a specific display content of the display game in accordance with an instruction from the main control unit 100, and actually performs a drawing process in accordance with the display content determined by the display main control unit 150. And a display processing unit 160 for executing and transmitting display data to the special symbol display device 30. The display control circuit 140 includes a clock circuit 142 for generating a clock signal to be supplied to the display main control unit 150 and a reset circuit 141 for generating a reset signal.

The display main control unit 150 includes an I / O port 15 for inputting and outputting various signals to and from the main control unit 100.
1, a display control CPU 180, a control ROM 153,
And a RAM 154. The control ROM 153 includes a control program and control data for executing a display game,
Various set values and the like are stored. Display control CPU 18
0 performs display control of a display game according to a control program or the like stored in the ROM 153. RAM 154
Is a work area for temporarily storing data required when the display control CPU 152 executes the control program.

The display control CPU 180 controls the control ROM 15
3 by executing the program stored in the first display means 181, the second display means 183, as shown in FIG.
Each function is to be performed.

The first display means 181 is a part that performs a function of developing and displaying the first display game, which is regarded as a slot machine, on the special symbol display device 30 as the first stage of the display game. More specifically, the first display unit 181 divides the first display area 310 of the special symbol display device 30 into a matrix of 1 × 3 in length and width, and the first identification information Z1 is displayed on each of the columns 311 to 313. Is displayed in such a manner that the scroll operation is scrolled downward, and the scroll operation of each column is sequentially stopped so that the stop mode (first identification information group indicating the execution result) selected by the game progress selection means 125 appears. The detailed display contents at the time are determined, and the corresponding drawing instructions are sequentially output to the display processing unit 160.

When the progress pattern of the display game this time is a sub prize pattern (including a special prize pattern), the second display means 183 displays a special prize display state in the first display game.
The display game is executed following the first display means 181, and the second display game is continued after the end of the first display game developed on the special symbol display device 30.

More specifically, after displaying the notice information Z3 in the upper or lower display area of the central column 312 of the first display area 310, the second display area 320 on the same side (upper or lower) is displayed. The second identification information Z2 which is a numeric symbol
Is an effect screen for displaying the one-chip microcomputer 110.
The drawing instructions are sequentially output to the display processing unit 160 so that those in which the execution result specified from the side appears are displayed in an expanded manner. The second display means 183 randomly selects the contents of the second identification information Z2 and the notice information Z3 within a range in which the execution result specified by the one-chip microcomputer 110 can be obtained.

The display processing section 160 has a VDP (Video Digit
al Processor) 161, image data ROM 162,
And a VRAM 163. Image data RO
M162 is a read-only memory in which various kinds of identification information appearing in a display game and image data of its background are stored in advance. The VRAM 163 is a video memory for storing display data for the special symbol display device 30 for at least one screen.

The VDP 161 reads the background of the display screen and various identification information from the image data ROM 162 based on the instruction from the display main control unit 150, and reads them from the VRAM 16
3 to constitute display data for one screen to be displayed on the special symbol display device 30. VDP 161 is V
A function of sequentially reading out display data for one screen stored in the RAM 163 in accordance with a predetermined image timing signal and transmitting the display data to the special symbol display device 30 is provided.

The sound control circuit 170 has a function of synthesizing a sound signal such as a sound effect in accordance with an instruction received from the game control CPU 111 of the one-chip microcomputer 110, and outputting the synthesized signal to the speaker 175.

The audio control circuit 170 includes an I / O port 171 for transmitting and receiving various signals to and from the one-chip microcomputer 110, an audio synthesis circuit 172, and an audio amplification circuit 1
73. The audio synthesis circuit 172 is a circuit that synthesizes audio signal waveforms of various kinds of music and sound effects according to a control signal received through the I / O port 171. The audio amplification circuit 173 amplifies the audio signal synthesized by the audio synthesis circuit 172 and outputs the amplified audio signal to the speaker 175.

Next, the operation will be described. First, a flow when the execution right of the display game is secured will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, when a game ball as a game medium wins in the starting port 50 (step S501: Y), the execution right management unit 123
Determines whether the number of suspensions at the present time has reached the upper limit of four times (step S502). When the number of reserved games has already reached the upper limit (step S502: Y), the right to execute the display game is not secured based on the current winning.

On the other hand, when the number of reservations has not reached the upper limit (step S503: N), “1” is added to the current number of reservations to secure (pend) the execution right (step S50).
4). The random number lottery means 121 performs a random number lottery for determining the final execution result of the display game performed based on the secured execution right (step S505). Whether the numerical value extracted by the random number lottery corresponds to the special prize is checked by referring to the reference table for jackpot determination, and the execution result of the display game executed based on the execution right is obtained (step S506).

Further, based on the execution result, a first pattern constituting a progress pattern of the display game and a final execution result is provided.
An identification information group (for example, a combination of three pieces of first identification information Z1 such as “777” and “747”) is selected by random number drawing or the like (step S507). Then, the execution result, the first identification information group constituting the execution result, the game progress pattern, and the like are stored in the memory (step S508).

Next, the flow of executing the display game based on the reserved execution right will be described with reference to FIG. If the number of reservations is not 0 (step S601: Y), the execution right management unit 123 decrements the number of reservations by “1” and turns off one lamp of the special symbol storage display device 40 (step S602). Next, the execution result and the like of the display game stored in the memory are read (step S6).
03), and outputs a predetermined execution start command including the read information and a display game start instruction to the display control CPU 180 of the display main control unit 150 through the I / O port 151. In order to synchronize the output timing of the sound effect and the like with the display screen, the one-chip microcomputer 110 measures the elapsed time from when the execution start command is output.

Upon receiving the display game execution start command, the display control CPU 180 executes the display game according to the execution result and the progress pattern included in the received command. That is, when the progress pattern of the current display game instructed from the one-chip microcomputer 110 is the first departure pattern (step S604: N, S613: Y), the first display game as a slot machine is displayed. The first display game is executed and an out-of-state state appears without passing through the reach state (step S614). In the case of the first miss pattern, the display game ends only with the first display game.

FIG. 7 shows an example of the progress of the first display game in the first miss pattern. In the first display game, first, on the first display area 310 of the special symbol display device 30 divided into a matrix of three rows and one column, the first identification information Z1 goes from top to bottom in units of each column. Scrolling is displayed (FIG. 7a). In the figure, the downward arrow
This is a simulation display of a state where the first identification information Z1 is scrolling.

After such a scroll display is performed for a predetermined time, the scroll speed gradually decreases, and the scroll operation is sequentially stopped in the order of the left column 311, the right column 313, the center column 312, etc. The numerically represented first identification information Z1 is stopped and displayed in each cell of the matrix. In this example, at the stage where the left column 311 and the right column 313 are stopped as shown in FIG. 7B, the reach state is not formed, and finally, as shown in FIG.
2 has stopped and is in a detached state (the first identification information Z having the same numerical value).
1 is not displayed) is stopped and displayed. The order in which the columns 311 to 313 are stopped can be changed as appropriate.

If the progress pattern of the current display game instructed by the one-chip microcomputer 110 is a special prize pattern and is not a sub prize pattern (step S
604: Y, S605: N) First, similarly to the one shown in FIG. 7A, the execution of the first display game as a slot machine is started. After performing such a scroll display for a predetermined time, the scroll speed gradually decreases,
At the stage where two columns such as the left column 311 and the right column 313 stop scrolling in order, when one more first identification information Z1 having the same numerical value is collected, the first identification information Z1 having the same value on one line. Are formed (step S610). The reach state is formed as shown in FIG. 8b.

After the reach state appears in the first display game in this way, as shown in FIG. 8C, the first identification information Z1 becomes 3
A complete special prize display mode appears (step S611), and thereafter, the special winning opening 60 repeatedly opens and closes up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) (step S61).
2).

On the other hand, when the progress pattern of the display game is the special prize pattern and the sub prize pattern (steps S604: Y, S605: Y), the reach state appears in the first display game similarly ( (Step S606) Then, a special prize display mode appears, and the mode is switched to the second display game (step S607), and the notice information Z3 "Please wait a moment" is displayed above or below the first display area 310 (FIG. 8d) Subsequently, the second display area 3 on the same side (upper side or lower side) of the central column 312 of the first display area 310
20, the second identification information Z2 is displayed (step S60).
8).

In this way, the secondary prize display mode according to the second identification information Z2 is formed in the second display game, and the following special value is given to the player (step S609).

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 8E, the same content (numerical symbol) as the first identification information Z1 is displayed in the second display area 320 below the vertical column 312 in the center of the first display area 310. When displayed as 2 identification information Z2, a probability variation mode is set to increase the next special prize occurrence probability.

As shown in FIG. 9C, the display area including the second display area 320 above the first display area 310 includes:
When the number of times saved in the time saving mode is displayed as the second identification information Z2, the normal symbol display device 80 changes from the normal mode to the time saving mode, and the time saving mode is repeated by the number of times saved. As a result, a case where the normal symbol display device 80 stops and displays with a predetermined symbol (for example, the number “7”) occurs in a short time, a case where a prize ball occurs, and a decrease in the number of possessed balls can be suppressed. .

Further, as shown in FIG. 10C, the second display area 3 above the central column 312 of the first display area 310
When the second identification information Z2 (numerical symbol) is displayed on 20, the special winning opening 60 repeatedly opens and closes up to a predetermined number (for example, six) of the numeric symbol. Furthermore, a special symbol ("☆") is used as the second identification information Z2.
Is displayed and the special prize display mode is formed, the special winning opening 60 is opened and closed with a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) as an upper limit, and a special prize state is formed.

In the supplemental prize state or the special prize state in which the large winning opening 60 is opened or closed, the one-chip microcomputer 110 determines in advance how many seconds after the execution start command is sent when the special prize display mode is formed and the special prize state is sent. Knowing that, when the timing comes, the special prize control means 122 of the game control CPU 111 opens and closes the special winning opening 60 to give a special value to the player.

More specifically, when a supplementary prize or a special prize is awarded in a display game, the solenoid 201 is driven to open the special winning opening 60 for a predetermined period (here, 29 seconds), and then for a short time (2 seconds). The opening / closing operation of closing is repeated up to 16 times.

However, the allowable upper limit number (here, 10) during each round from the opening of the special winning opening 60 to the closing thereof.
When the game ball of the game wins the special winning opening 60, the special winning opening 60 is closed when ten winnings have been made, even before the predetermined time (29 seconds) has elapsed. If no game ball wins the specific area during each round, even if the number of rounds has not reached the upper limit, the operation of giving the special value is completed only in this round. .

When the timing at which the reach state or the special prize state appears in the first display game comes, the sound effect management means 126 of the game control CPU 111.
Sends an output command such as a sound effect to the voice control circuit 170. The voice control circuit 170 synthesizes the sound of the sound effect according to the command and outputs the synthesized sound from the speaker 175.

If the progress pattern of the game instructed by the game control CPU 111 is the second deviation pattern (N in step S613), the first display game, which is regarded as a slot machine, is executed to reach the reach state. Is formed (step S615), and a state of out of reach is formed (step S616).

By the way, in the second display game, the number and type of the second identification information Z2 are appropriately set each time the second display game is executed within a range where the execution result specified by the one-chip microcomputer 110 is obtained. Is selected and fluctuated.

In the embodiment described above, the symbol matching game as a slot machine is executed as the first display game, but another type of display game may be used.

In addition, in the embodiment, the second identification information Z2 displayed in the second display game is a numeric symbol, but the present invention is not limited to the numeric symbol. The information Z2 is converted into a figure or a character,
It is possible to diversify the game.

In the embodiment, the game is shifted to the second display game on condition that the special display mode is formed in the first display game. However, the game is shifted to the second display game after the special prize ends. May be configured.

Also, for example, before displaying the second identification information Z2, the notice information Z3 is displayed in the display area including the second display area where the second identification information Z2 is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The notice information Z3 does not need to be displayed in the display area, and the notice information Z3 may not be displayed.

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According to the gaming machine of the present invention, in the first display game, when the special display mode is set, the second display game is started on the screen of the display means, and the second display game is started. When the predetermined second identification information is displayed,
Since the supplementary prize display mode according to the second identification information is provided, and a value is added to the player based on this, the game played on the screen of the display means is not merely a repetition of the first display game, The one display game and the second display game are combined, and the interest in the game can be further enhanced.

Further, since the contents of the supplementary prize display mode correspond to the second display area in which the second identification information is displayed, the player can display the second identification information in which second display area. Or show great interest, thereby increasing the playability.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

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

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of a game control CPU included in the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of a display control CPU included in the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation when the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention secures a right to execute a display game.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow when the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention executes a display game based on the secured execution right.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a screen transition in a case where the first display game performed by the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention ends in a miss.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of screen transition when a game progresses from a first display game to a second display game.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of screen transition when a game progresses from a first display game to a second display game.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of screen transition when a game progresses from a first display game to a second display game.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Z1 first identification information Z2 second identification information Z3 notice information 30 special symbol display device 310 first display area 312 central column 320 second display area Z1 first identification information Z2 second Display information Z3 ... notice information 10 ... gaming machine 11 ... handle 12 ... game board 13 ... winning opening 14 ... windmill 15 ... obstacle nail 16 ... rail 17 ... illumination lamp 18 ... decorative lamp 20 ... front plate 21 ... lower plate 22 ... Ball release lever 30 ... Special symbol display device 40 ... Special symbol memory display device 50 ... Start-up opening 60 ... Big winning opening 70 ... Out opening 80 ... Normal symbol display device 81 ... Passing winning opening 100 ... Main control unit 110 ... One-chip microcomputer 111: Game control CPU 121: Random number lottery means 122: Special prize control means 123: Execution right management means 124: Award ball management means 125: Game progress selection means 126: Effective Fruit sound management means 140 Display control circuit 150 Display main control unit 160 Display processing unit 170 Voice control circuit 180 Display control CPU 181 First display means 183 Second display means 201 Solenoid 202 External information output Terminal A 203: Illumination circuit 204: Dispensing circuit 205: External information output terminal B 210: Starting port winning ball detecting switch 211: Large winning port winning ball detecting switch 212: Specific area winning ball detecting switch 213: Safe ball detecting switch 214 ... external information input terminal 310 ... first display area 320 ... second display area

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine that executes a predetermined display game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and, when the execution result is in a predetermined special prize display mode, enters a special prize state advantageous to the player. And display control means for expanding and displaying the display game on the display means. The display control means has a first game display means and a second game display means. The first game display means expands and displays a first display game using first identification information on the display means based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, and the second game display means comprises: After the special display mode is set in the first display game, a second display game using the second identification information is developed and displayed on the display means, and the first display game is displayed on the display means. The first predetermined identification information is displayed In the case where the second identification information is displayed, the second display game is executed when the predetermined second identification information is displayed on the display means. A gaming machine characterized by being an aspect. 2. A gaming machine that executes a predetermined display game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and, when the execution result is a predetermined special prize display mode, enters a special prize state advantageous to the player. And display control means for expanding and displaying the display game on the display means. The display control means has a first game display means and a second game display means. The first game display means expands and displays a first display game using first identification information on the display means based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, and the second game display means comprises: After the end of the special prize state, a second display game using the second identification information is developed and displayed on the display means, and the first display game is a first identification game predetermined on the display means. When the information is displayed, the special prize table Wherein the second display game is to be a sub prize display mode according to the second identification information when predetermined second identification information is displayed on the display means. A gaming machine characterized by the following. 3. The display means is divided by a plurality of first display areas, and the special display mode is such that the first identification information is arranged in a predetermined plurality of first display areas. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second display game displays the second identification information in a second display area substantially close to the first display area. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the content of the supplementary prize display mode corresponds to the second display area in which the second identification information is displayed. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the content of the sub prize display mode is such that second identification information can be displayed in each of the plurality of second display areas. 6. A normal symbol display device is provided on a game board of a gaming machine, and said normal symbol display device includes a predetermined identification information which causes a predetermined number of prize balls to be paid out when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Variably display various identification information including, the time from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the stop display is controlled to a time-saving mode in which the time is shorter than in the normal mode, 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a display mode of the time saving mode. 7. A large winning opening is provided on a game board of a gaming machine, and the large winning opening has a movable plate capable of opening and closing the winning opening, and the movable plate is normally maintained in a closed state. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the supplementary prize display mode includes a display mode of repeatedly opening and closing the movable plate up to a predetermined number of times. 8. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the supplementary prize display mode displays the number of times of the repeated opening and closing as the second identification information. 9. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the supplementary prize display mode includes a display mode of a probability variation state in which the probability of the special prize display state is higher than usual. 10. The display mode according to claim 1, wherein the display mode is a probability variation state in which the probability of the special prize display state becomes higher than usual when the first identification information and the second identification information are aligned. The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein: 11. The second display game according to claim 1, wherein notice information is displayed near the second display area where the second identification information is to be displayed.
A gaming machine according to claim 1. 12. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein a start port is provided on a game board of the game machine, and the starting condition is set such that a ball is won at the start port. .