JP2001259160A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of producing a feeling of expectation of granting a privilege in an easy-to-understand manner adding novelty to a variable display game in a variable display area. SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with a display control means (a display control device 420) for controlling the display of a variable display device (a special pattern display 102) where a plurality of variable display areas are formed, on the basis of a command from a game control means (a game control device 200) for controlling the progress of a game in a game area. The game machine grants a privilege when the stop mode of identification information of the variable display areas leads out a specific combination mode. The display control means is provided with a ready-to-win production control means for producing a state with the possibility of establishing the combination of identification information for granting the privilege, as a ready-to-win state in the case that this state is generated in a stage where at least one of a plurality of variable display areas is stopped and before the stop of all the variable display areas, and the ready-to-win production control means is provided with an identification information changing means (a variable display device 400) for changing the identification information of a plurality of variable display areas into identification information that presents a different mode but with the same significance.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention comprises display control means for controlling display of a variable display device based on a command from game control means for controlling the progress of a game in a game area,
The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of providing a privilege when a stop mode of identification information of a plurality of variable display areas formed on a variable display device derives a specific combination mode.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Game control means for controlling the progress of a game in a game area formed on a game board and display control means for controlling display of an image display device (variable display device) provided on the game board are provided. In a gaming machine, as a conventionally known control method, from a game control device (game control means) for managing and controlling the progress of a game in a game area to a display control device (display control means) for performing display control of an image display device. There is a pachinko gaming machine that variably displays identification information in a plurality of variable display areas formed on an image display device by giving an instruction.

More specifically, when a game control device detects a winning of a game ball to a special figure starting port provided in a game area, a bonus (that is, a probability variation state occurring after a big hit, a probability variation state occurring after a big hit, or a bonus Random numbers (so-called jackpot determination random numbers) are extracted and stored to determine whether or not to add a game value (such as a game shortened state), and at the time of determination, the stored random value is obtained and a predetermined determination value is set. And by transmitting a control command to the display control device based on the determination result, the identification information is variably displayed on the image display device, and the identification information is stopped after a predetermined time. When the combination is a predetermined combination, so-called jackpot game control for giving a game value to a player is performed.

Specifically, identification information is variably displayed in a plurality of variable display areas formed on an image display device.
When the stop of the identification information is performed in order, only the identification information of one predetermined variable display area is being displayed in a variable state, and the identification information of all other variable display areas is stopped,
The so-called “reach state” in which the other identification information that is stopped and displayed matches the identification information excluding the identification information corresponding to the currently changing combination of the predetermined identification information described above, appear.

[0005] In this reach state, if all the display identification information matches the above-mentioned combination of the predetermined identification information as a result of the stop of the last one identification information, the pachinko gaming machine gives the game value. The so-called "hit state" is set as possible, and the control is performed so as to set to the so-called "losing state" when stopping at a position other than a combination of predetermined identification information.

For this reason, in this type of conventional pachinko gaming machine, various reach effect display controls are performed in the reach state where there is a possibility of a jackpot game in order to enhance the interest in the jackpot game.

That is, for example, while the variable display speed of the variable display area that finally stops is reduced, the effect display is performed using the background area of the identification information displayed in the variable display area. In addition to the above, display control for causing a predetermined character or the like to appear in the display area as an auxiliary symbol is performed.

[0008]

However, in the conventional reach effect display control, the effect in the area other than the variable display area tends to be excessive, and the variable display that should be watched most in order to determine the jackpot game is originally required. There is a possibility that the existence of the variable display game in the area may be reduced.

The display control for causing a predetermined character or the like to appear in the display area has a peculiarity in the display, and therefore initially has a strong impact on the player, but the pattern is easily simplified and the player tends to get bored. There is. That is, if the number of reach effect patterns in which characters and the like appear is too large, it becomes confusing and difficult for the player to identify, so that the appearance patterns of the characters and the like have to be simplified after all.

[0010] In addition, beginners of pachinko games, etc., believe that the presence or absence of a big hit is determined by the variable display game in the variable display area, so they tend to watch only the symbol change, and display a predetermined character or the like. There is an inconvenience that the meaning of the effect cannot be accurately conveyed even if the effect is performed such as appearing in a region.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine that can add novelty to a variable display game in a variable display area and can easily produce an expectation for giving a privilege. The purpose is to do.

[0012]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a game system in which a plurality of variable display areas are displayed on the basis of a command from game control means (game control device 200) for controlling the progress of a game in a game area. A display control means (display control device 420) for controlling the display of the formed variable display device (special symbol display 102) is provided, and when the stop mode of the identification information of the variable display area derives a specific combination mode. In a gaming machine capable of providing a privilege, the display control means may establish a combination of identification information for granting a privilege at a stage before at least one of the plurality of variable display regions stops and before all stop. A reach effect control means for effecting the state as a reach state when a tangible state occurs, wherein the reach effect control means comprises the plurality of variable displays The identity of the band, is obtained as comprising a and changing the identification information presents different aspects identification information changing means (special symbol display device 400) at the same meanings.

[0013] According to this, the identification information of the variable display area is presented by the identification information changing means in the same meaning (that is, the same character or word meaning, the same expression content of the picture and the like) and different modes. Since it is possible to change the identification information (for example, changing the Arabic numeral “1” into the notation of the Chinese numeral “1” or the Roman numeral “I”), a variety of variable display games performed in the variable display area can be varied. Can be produced.

Moreover, even if the form of the identification information changes, the meaning contents such as the meaning of the characters and the meaning of the words are retained, so that even if the expression is diversified, the player does not feel uncomfortable or confused by the change. You can enjoy the reach with a variety of effects.

[0015] The identification information changed by the identification information changing means may be in a category having an ideal relationship.

[0016] Thus, the identification information is represented by a symbol of a category having an ideal relationship (for example, a playing card, a mahjong pie, a dice, etc. having an ideal relationship in the image of a classic game known to everyone). , The identification information such as numbers, etc., can be changed, and it is possible to provide a more versatile reach state effect in a form that is easy for the player to understand.

Also, a plurality of patterns having motifs of narratives or stories are prepared as identification information of categories having ideal relevance, and these are changed as appropriate to provide the player with stories such as narratives or stories. It can be expected to enhance the interest by reminding the user of the game and to improve the degree of concentration on the variable display game.

Further, the identification information changed by the identification information changing means may be character information having the same meaning.

In this case, the identification information is converted to equivalent character information (for example, the Arabic numeral "1" is replaced by the Chinese numeral "one" or "one", or the Roman numeral "I" or "i"). It can be changed, and it is possible to provide a variety of reach state effects in a form that is easy for the player to understand.

Further, the identification information changing means can change the identification information of the plurality of variable display areas in accordance with a probability that a combination of identification information for finally giving a privilege is established.

According to this, for example, “7 □ 7” (however,
In the case of the reach state represented by □ indicates that variable display is being performed, the probability that a jackpot will be generated becomes “777” finally, and “7 □ 7” (where □ indicates variable display) When the reach state is changed to "reach state", it becomes "77,77" and the probability of a jackpot is 80%. By changing the probability of giving a privilege by Arabic numerals and Chinese numerals, and notifying the difference visually to the player in a visually easy-to-understand manner, the expectation and interest of the player can be enhanced.

Further, the identification information changing means changes the identification information in the plurality of variable display areas stepwise a plurality of times in accordance with the probability that the combination of the identification information for finally giving the privilege is established. It may be.

In this case, for example, the probability is 25% when the identification information is changed only once, the probability is 50% when the identification information is changed, the probability is 75% when the identification information is changed three times, and the probability is four times. In this case, if the change is made stepwise so as to increase the probability of occurrence of a jackpot as the number of changes increases, such as a probability of 100%, an effective effect of gradually increasing the expectation of the player can be performed. .

Further, the identification information changing means may change the identification information of the plurality of variable display areas in accordance with a probability that a specific benefit among the benefits to be provided is established.

In this case, for example, a probability variation state in which the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal game, or the number of times of opening the normal electric accessory by shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in comparison with the normal game is reduced. By changing the identification information of the variable display area according to the probability of displaying a big hit symbol that gives a so-called ordinary figure shortened state that increases the player, a specific privilege (for example, a probability fluctuation state) can be obtained. The degree of expectation and interest to be given can be increased.

[0026]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an example of the configuration of a game board of a pachinko machine as an example of a game machine suitable to which the present invention is applied. In this embodiment, a pachinko machine of the type belonging to the so-called "first type" is shown. Shows a game board.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes a game board. On the front surface of the game board 100, arc-shaped guide rails 101 for guiding game balls fired from below to the upper portion of the game board. A special symbol display device 102 for performing a special game using the variable display, a special figure start winning prize port 103 which is made of a normal electric accessory and provides a start condition of the special game, a general figure start gate for giving a start condition of the normal electric accessory 10
4,105, a variable winning device 10 called an attacker
6, General winning openings 107, 108, 109, 110, 11
1. Special figure starting prize storage display 121 for storing a predetermined number (for example, a maximum of four) of winning balls in the special figure starting winning opening, and a normal symbol display 12 for performing an auxiliary game using a variable display
2, a general-purpose start storage display 123 for storing the number of game balls passed to the general-purpose start gate up to a predetermined number (for example, a maximum of four);
Decorative lamps 124 and 125 that enhance the effect of the game, a hitting direction changing member 126 called a windmill that gives randomness to the flow of the hitting ball, and a number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided.

Although not particularly limited, in this embodiment, all the winning openings 103 to 103 provided in the game board 100 are formed.
A winning sensor including a microswitch and a non-contact type sensor is provided for each of the 111 to detect a winning ball there. That is, the special figure start sensor SS1 is arranged inside the special figure start winning opening 103,
A count sensor SS4 and a continuous winning sensor SS5 are arranged inside the variable winning device 106, and winning sensors SS4 to SS10 are arranged inside the general winning openings 107 to 111, respectively. Then, when a game ball wins these winning openings, a winning ball detection signal is sent from a winning sensor to a game control device 200 to be described later, and the number of award ball data is sent from the game control device 200 to the discharge control device 220. It has become.

Here, the general-purpose starting gates 104, 10
When a passing ball to 5 is detected, the normal symbol display 122 is operated to perform a variation display operation for a predetermined time, and when a passing ball is further generated to the ordinary figure starting gates 104 and 105 during that time, the number of the balls is stored. The general-purpose starting prize storage indicator 123 is turned on in accordance with the number of storage. Then, when the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 122 is stopped and the display content becomes a predetermined mode, the special figure starting winning opening 103 composed of the ordinary electric accessory is opened.

When a game ball wins in the opened special figure starting winning opening 103 or the closed special figure starting winning opening 103, the special symbol display 102 performs a fluctuation display operation for a predetermined time, and during that time, the special figure is further displayed. When a winning ball is generated in the starting winning opening 103, the number of the balls is stored, and the special figure starting winning storage display 121 is turned on according to the stored number. Then, as described later, after determining the random number value extracted in relation to winning in the special start winning opening 103, the special symbol display 102 is used to derive a stop symbol corresponding to the determination result. After a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display, the variable display is terminated to stop at the stop symbol. If the result of the determination related to the variable display is a hit at the end of the variable display, the variable winning device 106 is opened for a predetermined time or until the predetermined number of winning balls is reached.

Further, a general prize area and a continuous prize area are provided in the variable prize apparatus 106, and the opening operation of the variable prize apparatus 106 is performed on condition that a game ball has won in the continuous prize area. Repeated up to the number of times.

The progress control of the game on the game board 100 as described above is performed by the game control device 200. Since the game control device 200 has different control contents for each game board, it is common that when the game board 100 is replaced, it is replaced with a new one. Therefore, in general, the game control device 200 is configured to be attached to the back side of the game board 100 and to be exchangeable with the game board. However, it is not necessarily limited to such a configuration.

FIG. 2 shows the relationship between a configuration example of a game control device 200 for controlling the progress of a game on the game board and input / output components.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game control device 200 is a one-chip microcomputer (a CPU in a broad sense) formed as a semiconductor integrated circuit for controlling the accessory required for a pachinko game or the like.
Microcomputer 211 comprising a clock generator 212 for obtaining a clock signal of a predetermined frequency by dividing the oscillation signal of the crystal oscillator, an input interface 213 for receiving signals from various sensors, and driving of solenoids and the like. And an output interface 214 for outputting a drive signal to the means and a control signal to another control device.

The above-mentioned gaming microcomputer 211
Is a central processing unit (CPU) as arithmetic control means
In addition, a ROM (read only memory) and a RAM (random access memory) as a storage means, an interrupt control circuit (not shown) and the like are built in, and are manufactured as an IC for a so-called amuse chip. The program and prize ball number data required for the game progress control performed by the CPU are RO
M.

A signal from the prize ball detection sensor 304 in the prize ball discharge channel and an overflow detector 301 for detecting that the tray is full of game balls are provided to the game control device 200 via the input interface 213. Signal from the
A signal from the odd-edge ball detector 302 that detects the presence or absence of a game ball that can be supplied to the ball ejection device, a metal frame opening detection that detects that a metal frame that holds a glass plate that covers the front side of the game board 100 has been opened. Signal from the device 303, the special figure start winning prize port 1
03 special figure start sensor SS1, general figure start gate 10
4, 105, the winning sensor SS4 corresponding to the continuous winning area in the variable winning device 106, and the count sensor SS corresponding to the general winning area in the variable winning device 106.
5. Winning sensors SS6 in general winning openings 107-111
A detection signal or the like from SS10 is input.

On the other hand, from the game control device 200 through the output interface 214, the ordinary symbol display 12
2 and a display drive signal for the prize starting prize memory display 123, a puden solenoid 315 for opening and closing the normal electric accessory.
Drive signal, a data signal for the special symbol display device 400, a display drive signal for the special figure start winning storage display 121, and a drive signal for an attacker solenoid (large winning opening solenoid) 314 for driving the large winning opening of the variable winning device 106 to open and close. , A data signal to the emission control device 220, the decoration control device 240, the sound control device 250, a signal to a terminal 311 for outputting an internal state at the time of a test, and a data output terminal 312 for transmitting data to a management device of a game store (not shown). Is output.

FIG. 3 shows a special symbol display 102 such as a liquid crystal display provided on the game board and a display control for driving and controlling the special symbol display 102 based on a data signal from the game control device 200. A configuration example of a special symbol display device 400 as a variable display device (identification information changing means) including the device 420 is shown.

The display control device 420 and the special symbol display device 400 constituting the identification information changing means convert the identification information displayed on the special symbol display device 102 constituting the variable display area into an identification having the same meaning and different aspects. It has a function to change information.

The display control device 420 includes a control microcomputer (CPU) 421, an interface circuit 422 with the game control device 200, and a read-only memory (ROM) 42 for storing control programs and fixed data.
3. a random access memory (RAM) 424 that provides a work area for the control CPU 421 and stores data and display data sent from the game control device 200;
An image display controller (VDC) 425 for driving and driving the special symbol display 102, a font ROM 426 storing image data to be displayed, and a gamma correction circuit 4 for performing display correction
27, a DMA controller (DMAC) 428 for transferring data from the RAM 424 to the image display controller 425 by DMA (Direct Memory Access), a clock generation circuit for dividing the oscillation signal of the crystal oscillator to obtain a clock signal of a predetermined frequency 429 etc.

Control CPU 421 of display control device 420
, Display fluctuation time data and stop symbol data from the game control device 200 via the interface 422,
Display control information such as a stop command is input. When display control information is input from the game control device 200, a reception interrupt is applied to the control CPU 421 from the interface 422, and the control CPU 421 stores the received data (display control information) in the buffer area of the RAM 424 in response thereto. I do. Then, the control CPU 421 analyzes the received data, determines an effect pattern (a collection of continuous display design data) to be fluctuated and displayed based on, for example, the fluctuating time data, and displays a code indicating the design to be displayed, a display position, and a scroll. Commands such as RAM 424
To be stored. The effect patterns are stored in the ROM 423 in advance in the form of a table corresponding to the fluctuation time data.

The image display controller 425 transfers a data group corresponding to the above-described effect pattern transferred from the RAM 424 by the DMA controller 428 to the internal RA.
Read and expand to M. More specifically, character font data stored in the font ROM 426 is read in accordance with a code indicating a design, and image data to be displayed is associated with a display screen in accordance with display position data and a command. Store in the storage area. At this time, a background symbol for enhancing the effect is also generated in addition to a variable symbol for a special figure game such as a number, and stored in the display image storage area. The variable design and the background design may be stored after being combined, but may be combined when separately stored and read.

Thereafter, the image display controller 425
The display image data is read from the display image storage area of the built-in RAM and sequentially sent to the γ correction circuit 427 to form a display drive signal of the special symbol display 102. At this time, scrolling for variable display is performed by the image display controller 425 according to parameters such as a command and a scroll speed.
Is performed by changing the start position of the image data to be displayed by the address calculation. Further, the image display controller 425 sends a vertical synchronization signal V-SYNC and a horizontal synchronization signal H-SYNC to the special symbol display 102. The γ correction circuit 427 adjusts the display illuminance of the display device by correcting the non-linear characteristic of the illuminance with respect to the signal voltage of the display device.
As a result, a predetermined display is performed on the screen of the special symbol display 102.

Next, the details of the display control performed by the display control device 420 will be described in detail. As previously mentioned,
The display control device 420 performs display control based on the display control information from the game control device 200. The display control device 420 and the game control device 200 are connected by two control signal lines of a start signal and a strobe signal and eight data signal lines, and communication between the two is performed by the game control device 200 through display control. It is a unidirectional transmission to the device 420. Specifically, the game control device 200 outputs data after the start signal is activated, and then activates the strobe signal. Then, the display control device 420 detects the rise of the start signal, activates the reception process by interruption, and then captures the signal on the data signal line at that time in synchronization with the rise of the strobe signal.

The display control information transmitted by the data signal line is roughly classified into “call-in display control information” transmitted when the variable display is not executed, and variable display control (from the start to the stop of the variable display). ), And "variable display effect control information" transmitted at the start of the big hit game.

Further, a specific transmission procedure will be described by taking the transmission of the variable display control information as an example. First, the game control device 200 transmits the variable time data,
Stop symbol data (in the case of three variable regions, three data of left, middle, and right) is transmitted. Then, the display control device 420 receives this and starts the variable display. in this case,
The display control device 420 stores the sent stopped symbol data in a buffer, and determines whether or not the fluctuating display for starting the fluctuating display is based on the fluctuating time data, with or without reach. If it is accompanied by a font ROM 4
26, selects and reads the image data stored in
Generate display data and start variable display.

For example, when it is determined from the fluctuation time data that special reach has been reached, the corresponding image data is selected and the fluctuation display is started, and before the fluctuation display stop time (the stop time = the fluctuation time data, the fluctuation display is performed. The stop time can be recognized on the device side), and the left and right symbols are stopped based on the left symbol data and the right symbol data among the symbol data stored in the buffer area in the RAM 424, and the game control device 2
Wait for a stop command from 00.

When a stop command is transmitted from the game control device 200, the display control device 420 receives the command,
Based on the middle symbol data stored in the buffer, the variation display of the variation display area of the middle symbol that is still fluctuating is stopped to determine all symbols.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment,
In accordance with the fluctuation time data, there are 40 fonts of the fluctuation display including the deviation and the reach, and the fluctuation display font corresponding to the fluctuation time data is read and the fluctuation display is performed.

Here, referring to FIG. 4, an embodiment in which the identification information (symbol) changed by the variable display device 400 as the identification information changing means is in a category having an ideal relationship. Is shown. The present embodiment is a case where the identification information (symbol) changes to a symbol with a motif of playing cards, mahjong pie, and dice related to a classic game known to everyone.

For example, when the display control device 420 decodes the data transmitted from the game control device 200 and determines the reach, one of a plurality of reach effect patterns is selected to start reach effect display control. The symbols displayed in the three variable display areas A, B, and C are changed as shown in FIG. Here, for example, the display pattern P1 is a pattern with a playing card as a motif, and the variable display area A
And C are stopped and displayed in the variable display area B, and the variable display is continued in the variable display area B.

Then, as shown in FIG. 4B, when a predetermined time designated by the fluctuation time data has elapsed, the fluctuation display areas A and C are displayed using the stop symbol data transmitted from the game control device 200. "1" is stopped and displayed, and "2" is stopped and displayed in the variable display area B, which is a so-called temporary stop state (or a temporary stop state). This temporary stop state
For example, the player is informed that the symbols displayed in the variable display areas A, B, and C do not completely stop but slightly move up and down, and the symbols may be further changed. Things.

Next, when a predetermined time has elapsed,
The re-variation of all the symbols in the variation display areas A, B, and C is started (FIG. 4C).

Then, identification information (symbol) according to the symbol data transmitted from the game control device 200.
However, as a state showing the same meaning and a different aspect, for example, as shown in FIG. 4D, a symbol (display pattern P2) with a motif of a mahjong pie showing "1" in the variable display areas A and C. Is stopped and the variable display is continued in the variable display area B, or as shown in FIG.
By 3), the symbol indicating "1" is stopped and displayed in the variable display areas A and C, and a state in which the variable display is continued in the variable display area B is produced.

As a result, the effect in the so-called reach state becomes diversified, and the interest of the player can be increased and the degree of concentration on the variable display game can be improved. In addition, according to the type of the symbol, the probability that the same symbol will eventually stop in the variable display areas A, B, and C is changed to notify the player of the probability that a big hit will occur due to the status of the symbol change. Is also good.

FIG. 5 shows another embodiment in which the identification information (symbol) changed by the identification information changing means is in a category having an ideal relationship.

In this case, baseball (FIG. 5 (a)) and golf (FIG.
(B)), a symbol (or background) of each theme of soccer (FIG. 5 (c)) is prepared and converted at predetermined time intervals.

When the reach effect display control is performed under the baseball theme of FIG. 5A, the symbols displayed in the three variable display areas A, B, and C are changed, and for example, the variable display area A is changed. The baseball ball symbol "7" is stopped and displayed on C, and in the variable display area B, the variable display is continued with the baseball ball rotating. When the reach effect display control is performed under the golf theme of FIG. 5B, the symbols displayed in the three variable display areas A, B, and C are changed. "7" is stopped and displayed in the pattern of the ball, and in the variable display area B, the variable display is continued with the baseball ball rotating. When the reach effect display control is performed under the soccer theme of FIG. 5C, the symbols displayed in the three variable display areas A, B, and C are changed. "7" is stopped and displayed in the ball pattern, and in the variable display area B, the variable display is continued with the soccer ball rotating.

As a result, the effects in the reach state are diversified, and it is possible to enhance the interest without boring the player.

Referring now to FIG. 6, there will be described an embodiment in which the identification information (symbol) changed by the identification information changing means is equivalent character information. The present embodiment is a case where the identification information (symbol) changes to a symbol (Arabic numeral to Chinese numeral) which is character information having the same meaning.

For example, when the display control device 420 decodes the data transmitted from the game control device 200 and determines that it is a reach, it selects one of a plurality of reach effect patterns and starts reach effect display control. The symbols displayed in the three variable display areas A, B, and C are changed as shown in FIG. Here, for example, "1" is stopped and displayed in the variable display areas A and C by using Arabic numeral symbols as the display pattern P4, and the variable display is continued in the variable display area B.

When the predetermined time specified by the fluctuating time data elapses as shown in FIG. 6B, the fluctuating display areas A and C are displayed using the stop symbol data transmitted from the game control device 200. A temporary stop state is displayed in which “1” is stopped and displayed, and “0” is stopped and displayed in the variable display area B.

Next, when a predetermined time has elapsed,
It displays the state of "explosion" and displays the variable display area A,
Performs an effect to hide all the symbols B and C for a moment. Such an effect is performed to alleviate the sense of discomfort associated with the conversion of the symbols.

Then, identification information (symbol) is obtained according to the symbol data transmitted from the game control device 200.
Changes to a pattern of Chinese numerals, which are equivalent character information.
That is, for example, as shown in FIG.
And C, the symbol (display pattern P5) of the Chinese character "1" is stopped and displayed, and the variable display is continued in the variable display area B, or as shown in FIG. The symbol (display pattern P6) of the Chinese character “I” is stopped and displayed, and a state is produced in which the variable display is continued in the variable display area B.

As a result, the effect of the so-called reach state becomes diversified, so that the interest of the player can be increased and the degree of concentration on the variable display game can be improved. In addition, according to the type of the symbol, the probability that the same symbol will eventually stop in the variable display areas A, B, and C is changed to notify the player of the probability that a big hit will occur due to the status of the symbol change. Is also good.

Next, referring to FIG. 7, the identification information (symbol) changed by the identification information changing means belongs to a category having an ideal relevance, and finally, an identification for giving a privilege. An example in which the identification information is changed according to the probability that the combination of information is established will be described. In the present embodiment, the identification information (design) changes to a design with a motif of a fairy tale "three piglets".

For example, when the display control device 420 decodes the data transmitted from the game control device 200 and determines the reach, one of a plurality of reach effect patterns is selected to start reach effect display control. As shown in FIG. 7A, "reach !!" is displayed in the area D above the variable display area, and the symbols displayed in the three variable display areas A, B, and C are changed. Here, for example, “7” is stopped and displayed in the variable display areas A and C using a black Arabic numeral pattern as the display pattern P7, and the variable display area B is displayed.
Then, the variable display is continued. A jackpot when the reach state ends in the state of this display pattern P7 (that is,
The same symbol (for example, “77”) is used for all the variable display areas A, B, and C.
7))) probability (big hit reliability)
Is set to, for example, 10%.

Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), when a predetermined time specified by the fluctuation time data has elapsed, a stop display (display) of the number "7" in the fluctuation display areas A and C by "straw pattern" is performed. The pattern is converted into the pattern P8), and the variable display is continued in the variable display area B. At this time, a “wolf character blowing” is displayed in an area D above the variable display area. When the reach state ends in the state of the display pattern P8, the probability of occurrence of a big hit (big hit reliability) is, for example, 25%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7 (c), when a predetermined time specified by the fluctuation time data has elapsed, a stop display (display) of the number "7" in the fluctuation display areas A and C by "tree pattern" is performed. The pattern is converted into the pattern P9), and the variable display is continued in the variable display area B. At this time, a "wolf character with a surprised expression" is displayed in an area D above the variable display area. When the reach state ends in the state of the display pattern P9, the probability of occurrence of a big hit (big hit reliability) is set to, for example, 50%.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7 (d), when a predetermined time specified by the fluctuation time data has elapsed, a stop display (display) of the number "7" by the "brick design" is displayed in the fluctuation display areas A and C. To the pattern P10), and the variable display area B
Then, the variable display is continued. At this time, a “Grocky wolf character” is displayed in an area D above the variable display area. The probability of a jackpot occurring in this display pattern P10 (jackpot reliability) is, for example, 100
%.

Then, as shown in FIG. 7E, when a predetermined time specified by the fluctuation time data elapses, "777" is stopped and displayed in the fluctuation display areas A, B, and C, and the fluctuation display is performed. "Big hit" is displayed in the area D above the area.

As described above, by giving a relationship between the change of the symbol (or the number of times of the change of the symbol) and the probability of the jackpot, the effect of the reach state can be diversified, and the expectation of the player for each change of the symbol The feeling gradually increases, and the interest can be further improved.

Next, a case where the identification information of the variable display area is changed according to the type of the privilege to be provided will be described with reference to FIGS.

In FIG. 8, among the symbols in the upper row, white symbols “2, 4, 6, 8, A” are normal symbols, and black symbols “1, 3, 5, 7, 9” are specific. Shows the design. The specific symbol, for example, if a big hit in the symbol, the game state after the big hit is given a probability fluctuation state in which the jackpot probability becomes higher compared to the normal game, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened compared to the normal game This is a symbol for giving a so-called ordinary figure shortened state in which the number of times of opening the ordinary electric accessory is increased.

The symbol shown in the lower part of FIG. 8 is a special symbol "2, 4, 6, 8, A" converted from a normal symbol, and is represented by, for example, a hatched symbol. When a normal symbol is converted into this special symbol, for example, when a special symbol becomes a big hit, the probability of the provision of the probability variation state is increased, or the probability of the provision of the normal symbol shortened state is increased (that is, The rate of development from big hits in special designs to big hits in specific designs is set high).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, when the display control device 420 determines the reach by decoding the data transmitted from the game control device 200, one of the plurality of reach effect patterns is determined. Is selected to start reach effect display control, and the symbols displayed in the three variable display areas A, B, and C are changed as shown in FIG. here,
"2" is stop-displayed in the variable display areas A and C by the normal symbols of white Arabic numerals, and the variable display is continued in the variable display area B.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, "2" is stopped and displayed in the variable display areas A and C with a normal pattern of white Arabic numerals, and the variable display area B is displayed with a fixed probability. Is maintained, and when a predetermined time has elapsed, a temporary stop state is displayed in which "222" is stop-displayed in the variable display areas A, B, and C with a normal symbol. In this temporary stop state, there is a possibility that the symbols displayed in the variable display areas A, B, and C do not completely stop, but produce a display state in which the symbols slightly move up and down, and the symbols further vary. Tell the player about it. Then, in the case of the temporary stop by the normal symbols of the white Arabic numerals, for example, a change effect to a specific symbol which gives a probability variation state is performed with a probability of 10%, and in the case of a hit, FIG. As shown in d), after the big hit game executed after, for example, “777” is displayed in the variable display areas A, B, and C with a black specific symbol, a probability fluctuation state is given.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9 (e), with a certain probability from the state of FIG. 9 (a), "2" is stopped and displayed in the variable display areas A and C by a special pattern of hatched Arabic numerals. In the variable display area B, the state is changed to a state where the variable display is continued.

Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed, a temporary stop state is displayed in which "222" is stopped and displayed in the variable display areas A, B, and C with a special symbol. Then, in the case of a temporary stop by the special symbol of the diagonal hatched Arabic numeral, for example, a change effect to a big hit symbol in a specific symbol which is a probability variation state is given with a probability of 80%. FIG. 9D
As shown in FIG. 7, after the big hit game executed after, for example, “777” is displayed in the variable display areas A, B, and C with the black specific symbols, the probability fluctuation state is given.

As described above, when the symbol changes from the reach state by the normal symbol, a change effect to the big hit symbol in the specific symbol that gives the probability variation state with a certain probability when the big hit occurs is performed. , By changing the design from the normal design to the special design, it is possible to increase the expectation of the player,
Interest can be further enhanced.

In this embodiment, in the reach state,
The case where only one piece of identification information is being displayed for fluctuation and the stopped identification information is coincident is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a case of a fluctuation state different from a normal fluctuation pattern may be included.

Further, the game control device may manage all of the symbol variation control, and the display on the receiving side may be represented by the variation time data transmitted first by the game control device and the stop symbol data for the final stop. A series of symbol fluctuation control may be collectively performed by using only a random number or the like only on the control device side.

In addition, what is given in accordance with the change of the symbol from the reach state by the normal symbol is not limited to the probability variation state, but may be the above-mentioned general figure shortened state or other benefits.

FIG. 4B, FIG. 6B, FIG.
In the example shown in (c) and FIG. 9 (f), the case where a state in which all the symbols are temporarily stopped before the symbols are converted has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the symbols are changed while the symbols are changing. In this way, the temporary stop state may be omitted.

Although the invention made by the present inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiments, the embodiments disclosed in this specification are illustrative in all points and are limited to the disclosed technology. It should not be considered a thing. That is, the technical scope of the present invention should not be interpreted in a limited manner based on the description in the above embodiment, but should be interpreted in accordance with the description of the claims. It includes all modifications within the scope of the appended claims and equivalent technology.

[0087]

According to the present invention, there is provided a display control means for performing display control of 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 a game in a game area. In a gaming machine capable of providing a privilege when the stop mode of the identification information of the variable display area derives a specific combination mode, the display control means stops at least one of the plurality of variable display areas; In a stage before all stops, when a state occurs in which a combination of identification information for granting a privilege is likely to occur, the system includes reach effect control means for effecting the state as a reach state. The means includes identification information changing means for changing the identification information of the plurality of variable display areas into identification information having the same meaning and different aspects. It is possible to produce a variety of variable display games performed in the variable display area, and even if the form of the identification information changes, the meaning content such as the meaning of the character or the meaning is retained. This allows the user to concentrate on the game without feeling uncomfortable or confused by the change, and has an effect that the user can enjoy the reach state with various effects.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration example of a game board of a pachinko machine as an example of a game machine suitable for applying the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an entire control system provided on the back side of the pachinko machine including the back side of the gaming board.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a display control device.

FIG. 4 is a display explanatory diagram showing an example of a state displayed on a display device in a symbol conversion performed by the variable display device (in a case of a category having an ideal relationship).

FIG. 5 is a display explanatory diagram showing another example of a state displayed on the display device in a symbol conversion performed by the variable display device (in a category having an ideal relevance).

FIG. 6 is a display explanatory diagram showing an example of a state displayed on the display device in a symbol conversion (when the character information has the same meaning) performed by the variable display device.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a pattern conversion performed by the variable display device (in a category having an ideal relevance, and changing identification information in accordance with a probability that a combination of identification information that ultimately gives a privilege is established). FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing an example of a state displayed on the display device in (case).

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a list of normal symbols and specific symbols.

FIG. 9 is a display explanatory diagram showing an example of a state displayed on a display device in a symbol conversion performed by the variable display device (in a case where identification information of a variable display region is changed according to a type of award to be given). .

[Explanation of symbols]

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 100 gaming board 101 guide rail 102 special symbol display device 103 special figure starting winning opening 104, 105 general figure starting gate 106 variable winning device 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 general winning opening 121 special figure starting winning memory display 122 normal Symbol display 123 General-purpose starting prize memory display 124, 125 Decoration lamp 126 Hitting direction conversion member 200 Game control device 211 Game microcomputer 212 Clock generation circuit 213 Input interface 214 Output interface 220 Ejection control device 240 Decoration control device 250 Sound Control device 301 Overflow detector 302 Odd ball detector 303 Open frame detector 304 Prize ball detector 314 Attacker solenoid 315 Ordinary electric accessory driving solenoid 400 Special symbol display device (fluctuation 420 display control device 421 display control microcomputer 422 interface circuit 423 read only memory 424 random access memory 425 image display controller 426 font ROM 427 gamma correction circuit 428 DMA controller 429 clock generation Circuit A, B, C Variable display area D Upper part of variable display area P1 to P10 Display pattern

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A variable display device, comprising: display control means for performing display control of a variable display device in which a plurality of variable display areas are formed based on a command from game control means for controlling the progress of a game in a game area; In a gaming machine capable of giving a privilege when the stop mode of the area identification information derives a specific combination mode, the display control means stops at least one of the plurality of variable display areas and stops all of the plurality of variable display areas. In a previous stage, when a state in which a combination of identification information for granting a privilege is likely to be established occurs, a reach effect control unit that effects the state as a reach state is provided. A game characterized by comprising identification information changing means for changing identification information of a plurality of variable display areas into identification information having the same meaning and different aspects. . 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the identification information changed by the identification information changing means belongs to a category having an ideal relationship. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the identification information changed by the identification information changing means is character information having the same meaning. 4. The identification information changing means changes identification information of the plurality of variable display areas according to a probability that a combination of identification information for finally giving a privilege is established. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. 5. The identification information changing means changes the identification information in the plurality of variable display areas stepwise a plurality of times in accordance with a probability that a combination of identification information for finally giving a privilege is established. Claim 1 characterized by the following:
A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. 6. The identification information changing means according to claim 1, wherein the identification information changing means changes the identification information of the plurality of variable display areas in accordance with a probability that a specific one of the benefits to be provided is established. Item 6. A gaming machine according to any one of Items 5.