JP2001259166A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game. SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with a variable display device having a plurality of variable display areas and capable of variably displaying plural kinds of identification information in the respective variable display areas; a game control means for performing control on the progress of a game; and a display control means for controlling the display of the variable display device on the basis of a command from the game control means. Auxiliary identification information paired with each identification information is added to plural kinds of information. The display control means performs display control for temporarily stopping the identification information of the specific variable display area among a plurality of variable display areas, then separating the auxiliary identification information from the identification information of the specific variable display area to variably display only the auxiliary identification information, and varying the identification information in the specific variable display area again in the case that the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information is put in a stop state in the stop position of the identification information temporarily stopped in the specific variable display area, as a result of the variable display.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] The present invention relates to a variable display device,
The present invention relates to a gaming machine including: a game control unit that controls a progress of a game; and a display control unit that performs display control of a variable display device based on a command from the game control unit.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a game control device (game control means) for controlling the progress of a game in a game area formed on a game board, and provided on the game board based on a command from the game control device. For example, a pachinko game machine is known as a game machine including a display control device (display control means) for performing display control of an image display device (variable display device). In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the game control device detects a winning of a game ball to a special figure starting port provided in a game area, for example, it determines whether to give a predetermined game value based on the detection. Various random numbers including a random value (so-called jackpot determination random number) for determining whether or not to determine the content of the variable display game are determined by comparing the extracted random number with various preset determination values. At the same time, a command is transmitted to the display control device based on the determination. The display control device edits the image data based on the command, sends the edited image data to the image display device, and in each of the variable display areas of the image display device, a series of identification information of a plurality of types. A fluctuation display game in which the identification information is fluctuation displayed for a predetermined time and then stopped is performed. In this variable display game, in the process in which the identification information of each variable display area is sequentially stopped, for example, there is a possibility that a combination mode of specific identification information (for example, a zigzag pattern such as “7, 7, 7”) will be obtained. When a certain display mode (for example, "7, 7,-",-is displayed in a variable display), a state called a "reach state" occurs. As a result of the variable display in the reach state, when the combination of the identification information stopped in each of the variable display areas becomes the combination mode of the specific identification information, a predetermined game value (a large number of game media) is given. A possible so-called jackpot state (special game state) is set. On the other hand, when a combination mode other than the above-described specific identification information combination mode is used, control is performed so as to be a so-called loss state.

For this reason, conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine of this type, various reach effect display controls have been performed in a reach state where there is a possibility of a big hit state in order to increase a sense of expectation of a big hit occurrence. I have. For example, while reducing the variable display speed of the variable display area to be finally stopped, the effect display is performed using the background area of the identification information displayed in the variable display area, or in addition to the above-described ones. And display control for causing the character to appear in the display area.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, the size of the display area of the image display device is naturally limited because the size of the game area is predetermined. It is required to perform an effective effect display in the displayed display area in order to enhance the interest of the game.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game.

[0006]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 has a plurality of variable display areas, and a plurality of types of identification information can be variably displayed in each of the variable display areas. A fluctuation display device, a game control means for controlling the progress of a game, and a display control means for performing display control of the fluctuation display device based on a command from the game control means, and a display on the fluctuation display device. In a gaming machine capable of providing a predetermined game value in association with the result being a combination of specific identification information on a preset active line, the plurality of types of identification information include respective identification information. And the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information is set, and the display control means displays the plurality of types of identification information in a state where the auxiliary identification information paired with each identification information is added to the variable display area. In addition to performing display control for displaying various fluctuations, and temporarily suspending the identification information of the specific fluctuation display area in the plurality of fluctuation display areas, separating the auxiliary identification information from the identification information of the specific fluctuation display area. Let me
Only the auxiliary identification information is variably displayed, and as a result of the variability display, the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information at the stop position of the identification information temporarily stopped in the specific variable display area is in a stopped state. In this case, the display control is performed so that the identification information in the specific variable display area is re-varied.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, after the identification information of the specific variable display area in the plurality of variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the auxiliary identification information is obtained from the identification information of the specific variable display area. Separately, only the auxiliary identification information is variably displayed, and as a result of the variability display, the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information at the stop position of the identification information temporarily stopped in a specific variability display area is in a stopped state. In the case of, since the identification information in the specific change display area is changed again, for example, in a reach state or when performing a probability change lottery, it is not necessary to use a character or the like as in the past. ,
By changing the identification information again, it is possible to realize a varied and interesting effect display, and to enhance the interest of the game. Also, as a result of the variable display of the auxiliary identification information, when the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information is stopped at the stop position of the identification information temporarily stopped in the specific variable display area, the specific variable display is performed. Since the identification information in the region is changed again, it becomes easy for the player to determine whether or not the identification information changes again, and it becomes clear when the stop of the identification information is determined.

Here, the gaming machines include pachinko gaming machines, arranging ball gaming machines, ball-ball gaming machines such as sparrow ball gaming machines, and the like.
Pachislot or slot machines are included. The identification information includes identification symbols (identification signs) that can be visually identified, such as numbers, characters, symbols and characters, and colors. The variable display device is a liquid crystal display device, C
It may be a single device such as an RT (cathode ray tube) display device, or a combination of these devices with a display device in which a large number of light emitting elements are arranged, a mechanical display device using a rotating drum, or the like. What is necessary is just to include the displayable area. The predetermined game value is, for example, a large number of game media, and a state in which the large number of game media are easily obtained (a game state particularly advantageous to a player as compared with a normal game) is called a special game state. . The special gaming state includes, for example, opening of a large winning opening (also referred to as a special variable winning device) in a first-type pachinko gaming machine, a state of right generation in a third-type pachinko gaming machine, or a plurality of electric auditors. There are a state where the electric accessory in the general electric machine provided is continuously opened, a bonus game in a slot machine, and the like.
The temporary stop refers to a stop that has not yet been determined, such as a short stop or a stop in a fine movement state.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a variable display device having a plurality of variable display areas, each of which is capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and a game for controlling the progress of the game. Control means, and a display control means for performing display control of the variable display device based on a command from the game control means, in the plurality of types of identification information, a pair with each identification information The auxiliary identification information to be formed is respectively set, and the display control means variably displays the plurality of types of identification information in each of the variable display areas in a state where the auxiliary identification information paired with each of the identification information is added. After performing the control and stopping the identification information of the plurality of variable display areas, the auxiliary identification information is separated from the identification information of each variable display area, and only the auxiliary identification information is used. Performing a display control to dynamically display, the game control means, the variation display result of the identification information in the variation display device, a combination of specific identification information on a preset effective line, and the auxiliary identification information As a result of the variable display, when the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information is stopped at the stop position of the identification information stopped in each of the plurality of variable display areas, a predetermined game value The game control is performed so that the game can be given.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the result of the change display of the identification information on the change display device is a combination of the specific identification information on the preset effective line and the change of the auxiliary identification information. As a result of the display,
At the stop position of the identification information stopped in each of the variable display areas, when the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information is in a stopped state, a predetermined game value can be given, so that a predetermined game value can be given. In the process of providing the game value, an unprecedented effect display can be realized, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a variable display device having a plurality of variable display areas, each of which is capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and a game for controlling the progress of the game. Control means, and display control means for performing display control of the variable display device based on a command from the game control means, the variable display result of the identification information in the variable display device,
In a gaming machine capable of providing a predetermined game value in connection with the combination of specific identification information on a predetermined activated line, the plurality of types of identification information include a pair with each identification information. The display control means is configured to display the plurality of types of identification information variably displayed in each of the variable display areas in a state where the auxiliary identification information paired with each of the identification information is added. While performing the control, the fluctuation display result of the identification information in the fluctuation display device,
In the case where the specific identification information is combined on the preset effective line, the auxiliary identification information is separated from the identification information of each variable display area, and only the auxiliary identification information is variably displayed. Performing the control, the game control means, as a result of the variable display of the auxiliary identification information, the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information at the stop position of the identification information stopped at each of the plurality of variable display areas When each of the game machines is in the stop state, game control is performed so that a predetermined auxiliary game value can be provided in association with the provision of the predetermined game value.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the variation display result of the identification information in the variation display device becomes a specific combination of the identification information on the preset effective line, each variation display is performed. The auxiliary identification information is separated from the identification information of the area, and only the auxiliary identification information is variably displayed. As a result of the variability display, the identification information is stopped at the stop position of the identification information stopped in each of the variable display areas. When the auxiliary identification information paired with the information is in a stopped state, a predetermined auxiliary game value can be given,
In the course of providing a predetermined auxiliary game value, an unprecedented effect display can be realized, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Here, the auxiliary game value includes, for example, a probability fluctuation state in which a special game state is easily generated, and a normal figure time reduction state in which the fluctuation display time of a normal symbol is shortened.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the auxiliary identification information has an overlapping portion having a shape substantially matching the outer shape of the paired identification information. did.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the auxiliary identification information has the overlapping portion having a shape substantially matching the outer shape of the paired identification information, the identification information paired with the auxiliary identification information can be easily obtained. I can understand.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, the auxiliary identification information is configured to have a border shape that can include an outer shape of the paired identification information.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the auxiliary identification information has a border shape that can include the outer shape of the paired identification information, the identification information paired with the auxiliary identification information can be easily grasped. it can.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, each identification information has an identification element that can be identified from other identification information, and each auxiliary identification information is , And a pair of identification information and a common identification element.

According to the present invention, each identification information has an identification element that can be identified from other identification information, and each auxiliary identification information has an identification element common to the paired identification information. With this configuration, the identification information paired with the auxiliary identification information can be easily grasped.

For example, when a series of identification information is composed of numeral symbols, the identification information and the auxiliary identification information forming a pair include a common numeral as an identification element.

[0021]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

[First Embodiment] FIG. 1 shows an example of the configuration of a gaming board of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a preferred gaming machine according to the present invention. 1 shows a game board of a pachinko gaming machine.

In the game area 1a surrounded by the guide rails 2 of the game board 1, there are ordinary figure starting gates 6 and 6, a special symbol (special figure) display device 4, an ordinary symbol (ordinary figure) display device 7, Opening / closing members 9a, 9a depending on the result of the figure change display game
Opening (advantageous state for the player) and closing (unfavorable state for the player) a normal fluctuation winning device 9 also serving as a special figure starting port, and a state where the large winning opening is closed depending on the result of the special figure fluctuation display game ( A special variable winning device 5 for performing a cycle game for converting from a state disadvantageous to the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player), a general winning opening 8,..., Side lamps 12, 12, and a hitting direction change called a windmill A member (not shown), a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like are provided. An out hole 13 for collecting an out ball is provided in the center of the lowermost end of the game area 1a.

The special symbol display device 4 is, for example, a special display variable display device 4a composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a variable display device 4a under the control of the game control device 20 (FIG. 2). And a display control device 40 (FIG. 3) exemplified as a display control means for performing display control. The variable display device 4a includes a plurality of variable display areas 10.
a, 10b, and 10c, a series of identification information is sequentially variably displayed in each of the variability display areas, and then the display is stopped, whereby a variability display game of a special figure can be displayed. In addition, auxiliary identification information paired with each identification information is added to each identification information. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the identification information is constituted by a bold numeral pattern, and the auxiliary identification information is a superimposed portion (a portion overlapping with the identification information) having a shape substantially matching the outer shape of the paired identification information. Have
And it is formed in a border shape that can include the outer shape of the identification information forming a pair. That is, the paired identification information and the auxiliary identification information include a common numeral as an identification element. Also, on the upper part of the special symbol display device 4, a special figure start storage display 4 for lighting and displaying the number of unprocessed game balls that have won the normal variable winning device 9 and the special figure variable display game has not been processed.
b,... are provided.

The ordinary symbol display 7 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment type LED, and is designed to play a variable display game of ordinary symbols (for example, identification information such as symbols, numbers, and symbols). Also, on the right side of the opening / closing door 5a of the special fluctuation winning device 5, a game ball is awarded to the general figure starting gates 6 and 6 (a general game starting winning) and the general figure fluctuation display game is not processed. A general-purpose start storage display 6a for displaying the number of times of processing is provided.

The normal fluctuation winning device 9 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 9a, 9a. The opening / closing members 9a, 9a always keep a closed state at an interval such that one game ball can flow therein. However, when the result of the variable display game of the normal symbol display device 7 is a predetermined stop display mode (for example, “7”), the normal symbol display device 7 is opened in a reverse “C” shape and the normal variable winning device 9 is opened. The state is changed to a state in which the game ball easily flows (a state advantageous to the player). This normal fluctuation winning device 9
Also has a special figure starting sensor 9b (FIG. 2) inside thereof (winning area). Further, inside the general-purpose starting gates 6, 6, a general-purpose starting gate sensor 6b for detecting a game ball passing through the general-purpose starting gate 6, 6 is provided.
6b (FIG. 2) is provided.

The special variable winning device 5 has a big winning opening 5b which is opened and closed by an attacker type opening / closing door 5a. The opening / closing door 5a is rotatable in a direction in which its upper end side falls toward the front side and can be opened, and the result of the variable display game of the special figure is a combination of specific identification information (for example, “7, 7,
7) and a big hit occurs,
The special winning opening 5b is opened so that a large number of game media (predetermined game values) can be easily converted. Inside the special winning opening 5b (winning area), a count sensor 5c (FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball entering the special winning opening 5b, A continuation sensor 5d (FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball flowing into a winning area (V winning area) is provided. Further, inside each of the general winning openings 8,... (Winning area), there are provided winning opening sensors 8a,... (FIG. 2) for detecting gaming balls entering the winning openings 8,. .

FIG. 2 shows a main control block diagram of a game control device 20 exemplified as game control means for controlling a game system installed on the back side of the pachinko game machine.

The game control device 20 has a CPU (Cent
ral Processing Unit) 21a, RAM (Random Access)
Memory) 21b and ROM (Read Only Memory) 21
microcomputer 21 having an input I / C
F23a, output I / F23b, oscillator 22 and the like.

The CPU 21a includes a control unit and a calculation unit.
In addition to performing arithmetic control, it also generates various random numbers and the like that are involved in determining the game content of the variable display game of a special figure or a general figure. RA
M21b is a special figure start sensor 9b as a special figure start signal.
The storage area for storing the ON signal (special figure start storage) and the storage of the ON signal for the general figure start gate sensors 6b and 6b (general figure start memory) as the general figure start signal, and for storing various random numbers generated by the CPU 21a. It has a storage area, a storage area for temporarily storing various data, and a work area for the CPU 21a. This RAM 21b has a backup power supply 2
4 is connected, for example, when a power failure occurs
Even when the power supply to 21b is cut off, RA
The content stored in M21b is held for a predetermined time. In the ROM 21c, a control program and control data for the game are written, and various determination values (for example,
A special figure big hit determination value for determining occurrence of a special figure big hit is written.

The input I / F 23a is provided with an overflow sensor 84 for detecting an overflow state of the lower plate, a semispherical ball sensor 85 for detecting a storage state of the spare sphere, through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown), A glass frame sensor 86 for detecting an open state of a glass frame holding a glass plate in front of the game board 1, a special figure starting sensor 9b, a general figure starting gate sensor 6b, 6b, a continuation sensor 5d, a count sensor 5c, a winning opening. The sensors 8a,
, Etc. are connected, and various output signals output from these are output to the CPU 21a. On the other hand, a control signal output from the CPU 21a is input to the output I / F 23b to open and close the normal symbol display 7 and the opening / closing door 5a of the special variable winning device 5 through an output port and a driver (not shown). Big winning opening solenoid 5e which gives the driving force of the opening and closing members 9a, 9a of the normal variable winning device 9
A normal electric accessory solenoid 6c for applying a driving force to open and close the garment, a discharge control device 30 for controlling discharge of a discharge unit (not shown) under the control of the game control device 20, and a control under the control of the game control device 20 A decoration control device 50 for controlling lighting / flashing of various decoration lamps / LEDs; a sound control device 60 for controlling output of a speaker (not shown) under the control of the game control device 20; a panel external information output unit 81; To the external information output unit 82.

FIG. 3 shows a main control block diagram of a display control device 40 exemplified as a display control means for controlling the display of the variable display device 4a under the control of the game control device 20.

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

The CPU 41 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, and the like therein. The CPU 41 is connected to the game control device 20 via an interface 49, and under the control of the game control device 20, the variable display device 4a. Control. The control data is sent to the VDC 46 in synchronization with the pulse from the clock 45. In the ROM 42,
Display control program for performing display control of the variable display device 4a (including display control programs for various reach effects)
And display control data. RAM43
Is a storage area for temporarily storing various data and the CPU 4
1 work area and the like. The DMAC 44 exchanges display control data with each memory or the VDC 46 directly without access to the CPU 41 in response to display control information (command) from the gaming microcomputer 21.

In the font ROM 47, display data of identification information and auxiliary identification information for variable display games, display data of background images, display data of character images, display data of reach images, and display data of characters explaining game contents Etc. are written. Although not shown, the VDC 46 has a sprite RAM, a palette RAM, and a VR.
An AM or the like is provided and performs the following image data control. That is, the VDC 46 receives a command signal from the CPU 41, extracts desired display data from the font ROM 47, and edits it. Then, based on the color arrangement data included in the command signal, the color arrangement is designated for the edited image data in the palette RAM, and then the identification information and the image of the character and the like are edited in the sprite RAM. The edited image data signal is supplied to the gamma correction circuit 48.
After that, the data is transmitted to the variable display device (LCD) 4a in synchronization with V_SYNC or H_SYNC.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment is:
The game control device 20 and the display control device 40 configured as described above perform, for example, the following game control.

First, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine is turned on, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine stands by for change (step S0).
State. In the state of waiting for the change, the display control device 40 controls the display of the change display device 4a based on the display control information (command) from the game control device 20, and the change display device 4a displays, for example, a call-in display for the customer. Are displayed.

In this state, when a game ball hit into the game area 1a wins the normal fluctuation winning device 9, the winning is detected by the special figure starting sensor 9b and the detection signal is sent to the CPU 21a of the game control device 20. Is input to Based on the input of the detection signal, the CPU 21a of the game control device 20
Then, various random number values (stored and updated at a predetermined cycle) related to the special map stored in the RAM 21b are extracted, and the extracted random number value is compared with various determination values related to the special map stored in the ROM 21c in advance. By comparison, the contents of the variable display game of the special figure (for example, whether or not a big hit occurs, which identification information or auxiliary identification information is to be permanently stopped in each of the variable display areas 10a, 10b, and 10c, etc.). At the same time, the display controller 40 outputs display control information (command) to the display controller 40 based on the determination. The display control information output at this time includes the variable display regions 10a, 10b, 10
c includes data of the identification information to be permanently stopped, data of auxiliary identification information, time value data, and the like, and the time value data indicates the change time of the identification information and the corresponding change pattern (normal change, reach, re- With fluctuations, notice, etc.)
Is specified.

When the display control information is received by the display control device 40, the state transits to the state of variable execution (step S1). That is, the display control device 40 edits the image data based on the display control information, and sends the edited image data to the variable display device 4a.
In each of the variable display areas 10a, 10b, and 10a, a series of identification information is sequentially displayed in a variable manner, and then a variation display game in which a special figure is stopped is performed. Specifically, based on the time value data included in the display control information, each of the variable display areas 10a, 10b, and 10c for a predetermined time in a predetermined fluctuation pattern (normal fluctuation, reach, re-change, notice, etc.).
After the identification information of each of the variable display areas 10a, 10b, and 10 is displayed, the identification information designated by the display control information is displayed.
c is temporarily stopped (stopped while swinging). For example, when the identification information of the specific variable display area is changed again in the process of the variable display, first, the identification information of the specific variable display area is temporarily stopped, and then the identification information of the specific variable display area is changed. Is separated from the auxiliary identification information, and only the auxiliary identification information is variably displayed. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information is stopped at the stop position of the identification information temporarily stopped in the specific variable display area, and then the identification information in the specific variable display area is changed again. Let it. afterwards,
The identification information specified at the time specified by the display control information is temporarily stopped in a specific variable display area.

The game control device 20 outputs, to the display control device 40, display control information for instructing stop of the change when the fluctuation time specified by the previously output display control information has elapsed. In the display control device 40, each of the variable display areas 10a, 10a
The identification information temporarily stopped at b and 10c is completely stopped (completely stopped in a stationary state). As a result, the state transits to the state of complete fluctuation stop (step S2).

At this time, for example, in the game control device 20, if the loss is determined by comparing the random number value for judging the jackpot of the special figure with the judgment value, the variable display areas 10a, 10b, The display result of 10c changes to the state of waiting for change (step S0) in a loss mode.

On the other hand, if the jackpot of the special figure is determined by comparing the random number value for the jackpot determination of the special figure with the judgment value, each of the variable display areas 10a, 10b, 10c
Is displayed in a combination mode of specific identification information (for example,
"7, 7, 7", etc.), and transitions to a special game state (step S3) called a jackpot.

In this jackpot, a cycle in which the opening and closing door 5a of the special variable winning device 5 is opened and closed for a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is defined as one round, and during each round, the game ball is set in the special winning opening 5b. The game is a game that is continued up to a predetermined round (for example, 16 rounds) on condition that it is detected by the continuation sensor 5d in the continuous winning area. However, during each round, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10
When a prize is won, the round ends at that point. During each round, the number of winnings in the special winning opening 5b is detected by the count sensor 5c and stored in the RAM 21b. When the number reaches a predetermined number, the opening / closing door 5a is closed and the special game state of the round ends. When the big hit (special game state) occurs in a combination mode of the identification information satisfying a specific condition (for example, "3", "7", etc., a three-variable symbol having a zigzag pattern). After the end of the jackpot, a predetermined number of jackpots (for example, 1
Until the probability occurs, the probability of occurrence of a jackpot changes from a normal probability (for example, 1/359) to a high probability (for example, 7/359), or a probability variation state occurs, or a variation of a general-purpose variation display game. Ordinarily, a time-saving state in which the display time is shortened (for example, from 30 seconds to 6 seconds) occurs.

Next, the game control device 20 and the display control device 4
The variable display game performed with 0 will be specifically described.

That is, when the variable display game is started, a series of identification information (for example, “1”, “2”, “3”,
"4,""5,""6,""7,""8," and "9" are sequentially displayed in a state of being integrated with the pair of auxiliary identification information.

Thereafter, each of the variable display areas 10a, 10b,
In the process in which the identification information of 10c (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) is stopped in the order of left symbol → middle symbol → right symbol, for example,
As shown in FIG. 6A, when the identification information of a specific variable display area (in the example of the figure, the variable display area 10b) is temporarily stopped, and the identification information is finely displayed vertically, As shown in FIG. 6B, the auxiliary identification information is separated from the identification information of the specific variable display area, and only the auxiliary identification information is variably displayed.

As a result of the variation display of the auxiliary identification information, for example, as shown in FIG. 6C, identification information temporarily stopped in a specific variation display area (in the example of the figure, identification information 4).
When the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information (auxiliary identification information 4 in the example in the figure) is in the stop state at the stop position of, the specific change is made as shown in FIG. The identification information in the display area is changed again. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6 (c '), at the stop position of the identification information temporarily stopped in the specific variable display area, auxiliary identification information other than the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information (for example, When the identification information 1 or the like is stopped, the identification information in the specific variable display area is not changed again, and the stop is performed with the temporarily stopped identification information (in the example of the figure, the identification information 4). Determine.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6 (e), as a result of the re-change of the identification information, there is a possibility that a specific combination of the identification information (for example, "3, 3, 3", etc.) will be obtained. When a certain display mode (for example, “3, 3, −”, − indicates variable display), a reach state occurs. In this reach state, a reach effect display is performed, for example, by the appearance of a character or by changing the variable display speed to a low speed. As a result of the fluctuation display in the reach state, for example, as shown in FIG. 6F, a combination mode (for example, “3, 3, 3”) of specific identification information is established on a preset effective line L. In this case, the above-mentioned jackpot (special game state) occurs.

FIG. 7 (a) and FIG. 7 (b)
As shown in FIG. 7 (c), in the above-described reach state, when the identification information (final stop symbol) of the variable display area 10c is temporarily stopped and then the identification information is finely displayed up and down, FIG. As shown, the auxiliary identification information is separated from the identification information in the variable display area 10c, and only the auxiliary identification information is variably displayed. As a result of the variable display of the auxiliary identification information, for example, as shown in FIG. 7D, at the stop position of the identification information (5 in the example of the identification information) temporarily stopped in the variable display area 10c. When the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information (auxiliary identification information 5 in the example of the figure) is stopped, the identification information in the variable display area 10c is changed as shown in FIG. It is changed again, and the reach state is continued as it is. On the other hand, when the auxiliary identification information (for example, 4 of the auxiliary identification information) other than the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information is stopped at the stop position of the identification information temporarily stopped in the variable display area 10c. The stop is determined by the temporarily stopped identification information (in the example of the figure, identification information 5) without re-changing the identification information in the change display area 10c, and the reach state ends.

For example, as shown in FIG.
When the identification information on the active line L is slightly moved up and down after the specific identification information combination mode is established on the activated line L (after the jackpot occurrence is determined), FIG.
As shown in (b), the auxiliary identification information is separated from each identification information on the activated line L, and only the auxiliary identification information is variably displayed. As a result of the variable display of the auxiliary identification information, for example, as shown in FIG.
At the stop position of the identification information (identification information 6 in the example in the figure) stopped at each of 0a, 10b, and 10c, the auxiliary identification information (in the example in the figure, the auxiliary identification information When each of the steps 6) is in the stopped state, FIG.
As shown in (d), the variable display areas 10a, 10b, 1
The identification information stopped at each of 0c is re-fluctuated (displayed at full rotation) in a state of being aligned horizontally. By this re-variation, a probability variation lottery is performed, and as a result of the probability variation lottery, for example, FIG.
As shown in (e), the combination of identification information satisfying a specific condition on the activated line L (for example, “3”,
In the case where a three-variable symbol, such as "7", is formed, the probability fluctuation state described above occurs after the end of the jackpot. On the other hand, as a result of the variable display of the auxiliary identification information, for example, as shown in FIG.
At the stop position of the identification information stopped at each of 10b and 10c, auxiliary identification information (1 of the auxiliary identification information in the example of the figure) other than the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information is stopped. In this case, the above-described probability change lottery is not performed and the combination mode on the active line L (in the example of the figure, “6,
6,6)), the suspension of the identification information is determined.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, a plurality of variable display areas 10a, 10b,
After temporarily stopping the identification information of the specific variable display area in 10c, the auxiliary identification information is separated from the identification information of the specific variable display area, and only the auxiliary identification information is variably displayed. As a result, when the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information is stopped at the stop position of the identification information temporarily stopped in the specific variable display area, the identification information in the specific variable display area is changed again. So,
For example, by changing the identification information again when the player is in the reach state or when performing a probable lottery, it is possible to realize a varied and interesting effect display, and to enhance the interest of the game. Also, as a result of the variable display of the auxiliary identification information, when the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information is stopped at the stop position of the identification information temporarily stopped in the specific variable display area, the specific variable display is performed. Since the identification information in the region is changed again, it is easy for the player to determine whether or not the identification information changes again, and it is clear when the stop of the identification information is determined.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, as the auxiliary identification information, as shown in FIG. 5, there is a superimposed portion having a shape substantially matching the outer shape of the paired identification information, and the outer shape of the paired identification information. Although the auxiliary identification information formed in the outline shape that can include the above is exemplified, the invention is not limited to this. If the identification information forming the pair can be easily grasped (that is, the identification element common to the identification information forming the pair is identified as the common identification element). The auxiliary identification information may have any shape. For example, FIG.
As shown in (a), the external shape of the auxiliary identification information can be a common shape (for example, a circle, a square, a star, a character silhouette, etc.). Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 10B, the shape of the auxiliary identification information is the same shape as the paired identification information, and only the color of the auxiliary identification information is different from the paired identification information. There may be.

Further, in this embodiment, the scrolling display in the vertical direction has been exemplified as a method for changing the display of the identification information and the auxiliary identification information. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Rotation display around a predetermined virtual axis line, or switching display without movement may be used. Further, it is also possible to make the change display method of the identification information and the auxiliary identification information different, or to make the change display method at the time of re-change of the identification information different from that at the normal time. Further, in this embodiment, when the auxiliary identification information is separated from the identification information, the identification information is finely displayed vertically, but, for example, only the auxiliary identification information is finely displayed in a predetermined direction, Alternatively, the color and shape of the identification information and the auxiliary identification information may be changed.

Further, in this embodiment, when the vehicle is in the reach state or during normal fluctuation before entering the reach state,
Although the identification information in one specific variable display area is changed again, for example, the identification information in a plurality of variable display areas may be changed again simultaneously. For example, it is also possible to temporarily stop the identification information of each variable display area in a losing manner and then change the identification information of all the variable display areas again.

[Second Embodiment] The second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except for the parts unique to the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, the same parts as those in the above-described first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

In the second embodiment, the identification information stopped in each of the variable display areas 10a, 10b, and 10c is a combination of specific identification information on a preset effective line L, and As a result of the variable display of the auxiliary identification information, the variable display areas 10a, 10b, 10c
When the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information is stopped at the stop position of the identification information stopped at each of the above, the above-described jackpot (special game state in which a predetermined game value can be given) occurs. It is supposed to.

That is, as shown in FIG. 9A, the identification information stopped in each of the variable display areas 10a, 10b, and 10c is combined with specific identification information on a preset effective line L (see FIG. 9A). In the example of the figure, when “4, 4, 4” is reached, as shown in FIG. 9B, the auxiliary identification is performed based on the identification information stopped in each of the variable display areas 10a, 10b, and 10c. The information is separated from each other, and only the auxiliary identification information is variably displayed. As a result of the variable display of the auxiliary identification information, for example, as shown in FIG. 9C, a pair with the identification information is stopped at the stop position of the identification information stopped in each of the variable display areas 10a, 10b, and 10c. When the auxiliary identification information to be formed (“4, 4, 4” in the example in the figure) is stopped, a big hit occurs. On the other hand, as a result of the variable display of the auxiliary identification information, for example, as shown in FIG. 9 (c '), at the stop position of the identification information stopped in each of the variable display areas 10a, 10b, and 10c, Auxiliary identification information other than the paired auxiliary identification information (in the example in the figure,
When "1,1,1") is in the stopped state, no big hit occurs and the variable display game ends with a loss.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, an unprecedented effect display can be realized in the process up to the occurrence of the jackpot, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

In this embodiment, when the identification information stopped in each of the variable display areas 10a, 10b, and 10c becomes a combination of specific identification information on a preset effective line L, Although the auxiliary identification information is variably displayed in each variable display area, for example,
Regardless of the mode of combination of the identification information temporarily stopped on the activated line L, the auxiliary identification information may always be variably displayed in each variable display area. For example, it is possible to sequentially display the auxiliary identification information variably from the variable display area where the identification information is stopped and displayed.

[Third Embodiment] The third embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except for the parts unique to the third embodiment. In the third embodiment, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

In the third embodiment, the display result on the variable display device 4a is set to a predetermined effective line L
When the specific identification information is combined in the above manner, the auxiliary identification information is separated from the identification information of each of the variable display areas 10a, 10b, and 10c, and only the auxiliary identification information is variably displayed. As a result of the display, when the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information is stopped at the stop position of the identification information stopped in each of the variable display areas 10a, 10b, and 10c, a predetermined value is determined after the end of the jackpot. As described above, the above-mentioned probability fluctuation state and ordinary figure time reduction state occur as the auxiliary game value.

That is, as shown in FIG. 9A, the identification information stopped in each of the variable display areas 10a, 10b, and 10c is combined with specific identification information on a preset effective line L (see FIG. 9A). In the example of the figure, when “4, 4, 4” is reached, as shown in FIG. 9B, the auxiliary identification is performed based on the identification information stopped in each of the variable display areas 10a, 10b, and 10c. The information is separated from each other, and only the auxiliary identification information is variably displayed (full rotation display) in a state of being aligned horizontally. As a result of the variable display of the auxiliary identification information, for example, as shown in FIG.
When the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information is stopped at the stop position of the identification information stopped at each of 0b and 10c, after the end of the jackpot, as a predetermined auxiliary game value, for example, The probability fluctuation state described above occurs. On the other hand, as a result of the variable display of the auxiliary identification information, for example, as shown in FIG.
At the stop position of the identification information stopped at each of b and 10c, the auxiliary identification information (in the example of the figure, “1,1,1”) other than the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information is stopped. In the case of, after the end of the jackpot, a predetermined auxiliary game value is not given and the game returns to the normal game state.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in the process of giving a predetermined auxiliary game value (for example, a probability fluctuation state, a normal time reduction state, etc.), a novel effect display that has never been seen before is provided. It can be realized and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machines of each of the above embodiments, but includes, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arranged ball gaming machines, and ball game machines such as sparrow ball gaming machines. , Pachislot, slot machines and the like. The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

[0065]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, after the identification information of the specific variable display area among the plurality of variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the auxiliary identification information is obtained from the identification information of the specific variable display area. And only the auxiliary identification information is variably displayed. As a result of the variability display, the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information stops at the stop position of the identification information temporarily stopped in a specific variability display area. In the case of a state, the identification information in the specific change display area is changed again, so, for example, in the reach state, when performing a probability change lottery, etc. Both
By changing the identification information again, it is possible to realize a varied and interesting effect display, and to enhance the interest of the game. Also, as a result of the variable display of the auxiliary identification information, when the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information is stopped at the stop position of the identification information temporarily stopped in the specific variable display area, the specific variable display is performed. Since the identification information in the region is changed again, it becomes easy for the player to determine whether or not the identification information changes again, and it becomes clear when the stop of the identification information is determined.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the result of the change display of the identification information in the change display device is a combination of the specific identification information on the preset effective line, and the change display of the auxiliary identification information. As a result, at the stop position of the identification information stopped in each of the variable display areas, when the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information is in a stopped state, a predetermined game value can be given. Therefore, in the process up to providing a predetermined game value, an unprecedented effect display can be realized, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the variation display result of the identification information in the variation display device becomes a specific combination of the identification information on the preset effective line, each variation display area is displayed. The auxiliary identification information is separated from the identification information, and only the auxiliary identification information is variably displayed. As a result of the variability display, the identification information is stopped at the stop position of the identification information stopped in each of the variable display areas. When each of the auxiliary identification information paired with is stopped, the predetermined auxiliary game value can be given, so in the process up to providing the predetermined auxiliary game value,
It is possible to realize an unprecedented effect display and enhance the interest of the game.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the auxiliary identification information has the overlapping portion having a shape substantially matching the outer shape of the identification information forming the pair, the identification information forming the pair with the auxiliary identification information can be easily grasped. it can.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the auxiliary identification information has a border shape that can include the outer shape of the paired identification information, the identification information paired with the auxiliary identification information can be easily grasped. .

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, each identification information has an identification element that can be identified from other identification information, and each auxiliary identification information has an identification element common to a pair of identification information. With the configuration, the identification information paired with the auxiliary identification information can be easily grasped.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a gaming board of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a preferred gaming machine of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a main control block diagram of a game control device provided in the pachinko gaming machine of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a main control block diagram of a display control device provided in the pachinko gaming machine of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a view showing transition of a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a correspondence between identification information and auxiliary identification information.

FIG. 6 is a view showing a variation display example in a variation display device provided in the pachinko gaming machine of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing another variation display example of the variation display example of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing another example of a variable display of the variable display example of FIG. 6;

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing another variation display example of the variation display example of FIG. 6;

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of the auxiliary identification information of FIG. 5;

[Description of Signs] 1 gaming board 1a gaming area 4 special symbol display device 4a variable display device 10a, 10b, 10c variable display region 20 game control device (game control means) 40 display control device (display control means)

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A variable display device having a plurality of variable display areas and capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in each of the variable display areas; a game control means for controlling a progress of a game; Display control means for performing display control of the variable display device based on a command from the control means, the display result on the variable display device, a combination of specific identification information on a preset effective line, In a gaming machine capable of providing a predetermined game value in connection with the following, in the plurality of types of identification information, auxiliary identification information paired with each of the identification information is set, and the display control means Performing display control to variably display the plurality of types of identification information in each of the variable display regions in a state where auxiliary identification information paired with each of the identification information is added; After temporarily stopping the identification information of the specific variable display area in the display area, the auxiliary identification information is separated from the identification information of the specific variable display area, and only the auxiliary identification information is variably displayed. As a result of the display, when the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information is stopped at the stop position of the identification information temporarily stopped in the specific variable display area, the identification information in the specific variable display area is displayed. A gaming machine characterized by performing display control for re-changing the display. 2. A variable display device having a plurality of variable display areas and capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in each of the variable display areas; a game control means for controlling a progress of a game; A display control means for performing display control of the variable display device based on a command from the control means, wherein the plurality of types of identification information include auxiliary identification information paired with each of the identification information. The display control means performs display control for variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information in each of the variable display regions in a state where auxiliary identification information paired with each identification information is added, A display in which after the identification information of the plurality of variable display areas is stopped, the auxiliary identification information is separated from the identification information of each variable display area, and only the auxiliary identification information is displayed in a variable manner. Your was carried out, the game control means, variable display results of the identification information in the variable display device,
It becomes a combination mode of specific identification information on a preset effective line, and, as a result of the variable display of the auxiliary identification information, the stop position of the identification information stopped in each of the plurality of variable display areas. A gaming machine characterized in that when an auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information is in a stop state, a game control for giving a predetermined game value is performed. 3. A variable display device having a plurality of variable display areas and capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in each of the variable display areas; a game control means for controlling a progress of a game; Display control means for performing display control of the variable display device based on a command from the control means, the variable display result of the identification information in the variable display device,
In a gaming machine capable of providing a predetermined game value in connection with the combination of specific identification information on a predetermined activated line, the plurality of types of identification information include a pair with each identification information. The display control means is configured to display the plurality of types of identification information variably displayed in each of the variable display areas in a state where the auxiliary identification information paired with each of the identification information is added. While performing the control, the fluctuation display result of the identification information in the fluctuation display device,
In the case where the specific identification information is combined on the preset effective line, the auxiliary identification information is separated from the identification information of each variable display area, and only the auxiliary identification information is variably displayed. Performing the control, the game control means, as a result of the variable display of the auxiliary identification information, the auxiliary identification information paired with the identification information at the stop position of the identification information stopped at each of the plurality of variable display areas A game machine that performs a game control that enables a predetermined auxiliary game value to be provided in connection with the provision of the predetermined game value when each of the game machines is stopped. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the auxiliary identification information has a superposed portion having a shape substantially matching the outer shape of the paired identification information. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the auxiliary identification information has a border shape that can include an outer shape of the identification information forming a pair. 6. An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein each identification information has an identification element that can be identified from other identification information, and each auxiliary identification information has an identification element common to the paired identification information. ~
5. The gaming machine according to any one of 5.