JP2001353292A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To greatly enhance fun of a game in a game machine such as a Pachinko machine provided with a display device variably displaying a plurality of patterns. SOLUTION: In this Pachinko machine 1, a display device 13 having a display part 13a is built in the center of a game board 2 provided with an activation hole 3 and a big-prize hole 4. A plurality of pattern rows each constituted of a plurality of kinds of patterns are displayed in the display part 13a. A controller 24 can temporarily produce a display showing as if at least one factor of the pattern performs a predetermined action in relation to at least one display object.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine having a display device on which a plurality of symbols are variably displayed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as one type of gaming machine, a pachinko machine equipped with a variable display device for displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined arrangement in a variable manner has been known.

[0003] In this kind of pachinko machine, according to the display symbol (stop symbol) when the variable display is stopped on the display device, a "special game state", which becomes a state advantageous to the player after the reach state, and a reach state. , "Reach state" that does not become a special game state after passing through, or does not go through the reach state, and
A “disengagement state” that does not become a special game state is generated. The stop symbols include a special game symbol for generating a special game state, a disconnect reach symbol for generating a disconnect reach, and a disconnect symbol for generating a disconnect state.

[0004] In the above-described pachinko machine, a display device based on a game situation that changes according to a player's operation satisfying a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball winning an operating port). In, the variable display of symbols is started. In addition, a stop symbol corresponding to the game situation is selected from the special game symbol (big hit symbol), the off-reach symbol, and the off symbol. Then, the variable display is stopped at the selected stop symbol. In this case, the special game state described above is generated on condition that the stop symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (big hit symbol). More specifically, the special winning opening is opened for a predetermined time, and when the special winning opening is opened, a large number of premium balls are paid out to the player by causing game balls to win in the special winning opening.

By the way, when the symbol stops at the big hit symbol or the out-of-reach symbol, it always goes through the reach state. In the reach state, for example, when there are three symbol rows, left, middle, and right, the symbols in the left and right symbol rows are stopped at the numeric symbols of "7" and "7", respectively.
In addition, it refers to a state in which the middle symbol row is still fluctuating.
In this state, if the symbol in the middle symbol row stops at the numeral symbol of “7”, the above-mentioned special game state occurs. Therefore, during such a reach state, the player plays the game while being excitedly hoping that the symbol stops at the big hit symbol.

In recent years, various reach patterns have been adopted in order to enhance the effect of rendering in the above-mentioned reach state. For example, in a pachinko machine of the type in which the symbol fluctuates, in a reach pattern called "normal reach", the symbol during the scroll fluctuation stops as it is without any particular change. In a reach pattern called “super reach”, a displayed symbol flashes, fluctuates in a frame-feed state, fluctuates in an enlarged manner, a symbol fluctuates at high speed or low speed, or On the display device, an effect different from “normal reach” is performed, such as various characters performing various actions.

[0007] In general, the expected value at which the big hit state is generated is set higher in "super reach" than in "normal reach". For this reason, the player expects that “super reach” will appear in the reach state rather than “normal reach”, and if “super reach” appears, the jackpot state will occur. I yearn for hope.

[0008]

However, the above-mentioned prior art has the following problems. That is, in the related art, during the reach state, the character performs various actions such as performing various actions, but with respect to the design, the scroll display is simply performed or the expansion and contraction display is performed. . For this reason, there has been a demand for further enhancement of the contents of the productions related to the design, and further improvement of the interest.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine equipped with a display device in which a plurality of symbols are displayed in a variable manner. It is to provide a gaming machine which can be improved.

[0010]

Means effective to achieve the above object will be described below. The operation and the like will be described as necessary.

Means 1. A gaming machine comprising a display device capable of variably displaying at least a plurality of symbols, wherein at least one factor of the symbols performs a predetermined operation at least temporarily in relation to at least one display target. A gaming machine characterized in that it can be displayed.

According to the above means 1, at least a plurality of symbols can be variably displayed on the display device of the gaming machine. Then, at least one factor of the symbol can be displayed as if at least temporarily performing a predetermined operation in relation to at least one display target. Therefore, a player who sees such a display will have an unprecedented surprise,
You can enjoy a new interest.

Means 2. A display device capable of variably displaying at least a plurality of symbols, condition satisfaction detecting means for detecting that a predetermined condition has been satisfied in a game situation that changes in accordance with the operation of the player, and A variable display control means for performing a variable display of symbols on the display device; and a special game advantageous to a player on the condition that the symbol which has been variably displayed by the variable display control means has a specific stop mode. A gaming machine comprising: special game state generating means for generating a state; and reach game state effect display means for effecting and displaying a reach game state on the display device at least before the symbol is in a specific stop mode. And at least one factor of the symbol is
A gaming machine characterized in that it can be displayed as if a predetermined operation is performed at least temporarily in relation to at least one display target.

Means 3. In the means 2, the operation display is performed when the reach gaming state is effect-displayed by the reach gaming state effect display means.

Means 4. In the above means 3, when the reach game state effect display means displays the reach game state, the symbol can be in a specific stop mode based on the operation display. .

Means 5 The gaming machine according to any one of the above means 1 to 4, wherein at least one factor of the symbol includes a character symbol.

Means 6. In the above means 5, the other factor of the symbol includes a numeral symbol.

Means 7. In any one of the above means 1 to 6, the at least one display target can be displayed as if a reaction is performed based on at least one factor of the symbol performing a predetermined operation. Gaming machine.

Means 8 In any one of the above means 1 to 7, when at least one factor of the symbol is displayed as if a predetermined operation is performed, a notification for making the player understand the operation in an auxiliary manner is performed. A gaming machine characterized by that: According to the means, when displaying at least one factor of the symbol to perform a predetermined operation,
Even without performing such an elaborate effect display, it is possible for the player to easily understand what operation has been performed (and, in some cases, without specially displaying the symbol factor).

Means 9 In any one of the above means 1 to 8, the display object includes a character.

Means 10. In any one of the above means 1 to 9, the display object is displayed only when a specific condition is satisfied. According to the above-described means, the display object is rarely displayed, and when the display is actually performed, the player is excited to watch the movement of the display object and the design factor. Become.

Means 11. The gaming machine according to any one of the above means 1 to 10, wherein the predetermined action means achievement of a certain action. According to the above means, when the display is performed as if a predetermined operation was performed,
The achievement of a certain action causes the player to feel satisfied.

[0023]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, a pachinko game machine (hereinafter, referred to as a pachinko machine)
An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an operating port 3 and a special winning port 4. The operating port 3 includes a passage for the game ball 5, and a blade 6 is supported at the entrance of the passage so as to be openable and closable. A V zone is provided on the right side in the back of the special winning opening 4, and a winning passage is provided on the left side (not shown. The left and right sides may be reversed). Then, the game ball 5 that has won the special winning opening 4 is guided to a winning ball processing device (not shown) through one of the V zone and the winning passage. In addition, before the special winning opening 4, the shutter 1
1 is provided. The shutter 11 has a special winning opening 4
The large winning opening 4 is opened and closed by being actuated by the special winning opening solenoid 12 provided on the side of. More specifically, when the solenoid 12 is excited, the shutter 1 is turned on.
1 is tilted substantially horizontally, so that the special winning opening 4 is opened.
Further, when the solenoid 12 is de-energized,
The shutter 11 is in a substantially vertical state, whereby the special winning opening 4 is closed.

A special symbol display device (hereinafter simply referred to as "display device") 13 is incorporated in the center of the game board 2. The display device 13 includes a display unit 13a formed of a liquid crystal display (LCD), on which a plurality of symbol rows are displayed. As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment,
Although three symbol rows of the upper symbol row 14, the middle symbol row 15, and the lower symbol row 16 are displayed as these symbol rows, other number of symbol rows may be displayed. The display unit 1
A background screen or the like is appropriately displayed on 3a.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 basically includes a plurality of symbols 17A to 17A.
17H and one type of a plurality of symbols 17K. Each of the symbols 17A to 17H is a symbol symbol DG1 to DG8 of various “dogs” and a numeric symbol N1 of “1” to “8”.
To N8. "1" ~
The number “8” indicates that the upper symbol row 14 is in descending order,
The lower symbol rows 15 and 16 are arranged in ascending order. More specifically, the symbol 17A is configured by a combination of a numeral symbol N1 of “1” and a symbol symbol DG1 of “Doberman”. The symbol 17B is a numeral symbol N2 of “2” and a symbol symbol DG2 of “Dachshund”.
The symbol 17C is a numeral symbol N3 of “3” and a symbol symbol DG3 of “poodle”, and the symbol 17D is a numeral symbol N4 of “4” and symbol symbols DG4 and 17E of an “old sheepdog”.
Is the figure N5 of "5" and the picture DG of "Tosa Inu"
5, symbol 17F is the numeral symbol N6 of "6" and "terrier"
Symbol DG6, symbol 17G is a numeral symbol N7 of "7" and symbol symbol DG7 of "bulldog", symbol 17H is "8"
Number pattern N8 and picture pattern DG of "St. Bernard"
Each of them is composed of eight combinations. These symbols 17A to 17H can be any of a big hit symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a miss symbol as special game symbols (these will be described later).

The symbol 17K is constituted by a "heart" mark, and is arranged between the symbols 17A to 17H. Further, the symbol 17K can only be a detached symbol.

As shown in FIG. 4, each of the symbol rows 14-1
In 6, the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K to be displayed are displayed on the meadow (background screen) as if they run from right to left.

In the display unit 13a of the display device 13, symbol fluctuation (rotation fluctuation) of each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is started based on winning of the game ball 5 into the operating port 3. In addition, one of a big hit symbol, a missing reach symbol, and a missing symbol is selected, and this is set as a stop symbol. The stop symbol is a symbol displayed when each symbol row 14 to 16 stops changing symbols. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation is
The upper symbol row 14, the lower symbol row 16, and the middle symbol row 15 are stopped in this order, but this is only an example and may be stopped in another order.

FIGS. 5 and 6 are views showing a screen at the time of a big hit on the display unit 13a. As shown in the figure, the jackpot symbol is a symbol for generating a jackpot state as a special game state advantageous to the player after passing through the reach game state (reach state). Specifically, all the symbol rows 14
When the fluctuation of 16 is stopped, the combination of the displayed symbols 17A to 17H is a predetermined jackpot combination, that is, the symbols 17A to 17H of the same type are arranged along the jackpot lines L1 to L5. May be a combination of the symbols 17A to 17H. The symbol constituting this combination is a "big hit symbol".

In the present embodiment, the left and right vertical lines L1,
L2 (see FIGS. 5A and 5B), a central vertical line L3
(See FIG. 6A), and two oblique lines L4 and L
5 (see FIG. 6B) constitutes the big hit line L (referred to as 5 lines). When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the big winning opening 4 is opened), and it becomes possible to obtain a jackpot advantageous to the player, that is, to acquire more prize balls.

As shown in FIGS. 7A to 7D,
The reach state refers to a state immediately before the jackpot (of course, the state may not reach the jackpot). In the reach state, the symbol fluctuation of the lower symbol row 16 is caused by the jackpot lines L1 to L1.
On L5, a state of stopping at the same type of symbol as the stopped symbol in the upper symbol row 14 is included. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 7A, the upper symbol row 14
And the lower symbol row 16 is stopped at the same symbol 17A,
The symbols 17 </ b> A to 17 </ b> H and 17 </ b> K in the middle symbol row 15 are in a state of still changing. In this case, the middle symbol row 1
The stop symbol on the jackpot line L1 of No. 5 is symbol 17
A jackpot condition is generated if A is required.

In the above-mentioned reach state, the symbol fluctuation of the middle symbol row 15 finally stops at the same type of symbol (big hit symbol) as the stopped symbols of both the upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16, and the big hit state is reached. In addition to the above, there is a pattern that stops with a different type of symbol (this is referred to as a "missing reach symbol") and does not enter the jackpot state (hereinafter, referred to as a "missing reach state"). Further, after the symbol change of the middle symbol row 15 is once stopped, all the symbol rows (or a part of the symbol row) change again, and thereafter the symbols 17A to 17H of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are changed.
The case where the 17K stops (also referred to as the re-reach reach) is also included.

In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. As a reach pattern,
In addition to the “normal reach” in which the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K in the middle symbol row 15 simply scroll, as shown in FIG. 5, “throat reach (see FIG. 7A)” in which throat is displayed as a character, as shown in FIG. "Log reach" (see FIG. 7 (b)), in which a log is displayed, "ice reach (see FIG. 7 (c)," in which ice is displayed on a background screen, and "girl reach" in which a girl is displayed as a character. (FIG. 7 (d)
Reference) is set. Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of “super reach” is started, the expected value at which the big hit state occurs (big hit expected value) is higher than in the case of “normal reach”.
Also, in the “super reach”, the jackpot expectation value differs depending on each reach pattern (for example, “girl reach” rather than “dorobo reach”)
Has higher jackpot expectation). These reach patterns are determined based on the reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG. The operating state of each reach pattern will be described later.

It has already been described that the symbol variation of each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3. When a prize is won, the corresponding variable display is performed after the current variable display ends. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be suspended is determined for each model of the pachinko machine.
In the present embodiment, the maximum number of suspensions is set to four, but this is not a limitation.

As shown in FIG. 1, in the display device 13, a light emitting diode (LE) is provided above the display portion 13a.
D) Hold lamps 18a, 18b, 18c, 18
d is incorporated. The number of the holding lamps 18a to 18d is the same as the maximum number of holdings described above (four in this case). The hold lamps 18a to 18d are turned on each time the variable display is held, and are turned off with the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold. In addition, various lamps for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the pachinko machine 1. These lamps change their lighting state (extinguishing, lighting, blinking, etc.) according to the progress of the game. further,
The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a speaker (not shown) that generates a sound effect according to the progress of the game.

In order to detect the game state of the pachinko machine 1 which changes according to the operation of the player, in the present embodiment, the game board 2 includes an operating port switch 21, a V zone switch 22, and a count switch 23. Etc. are respectively attached. The operating port switch 21 is used to connect the operating port 3 of the game ball 5
Is detected, the switch 22 for the V zone turns the game ball 5
The count switch 23 detects the winning of the gaming ball 5 into the special winning opening 4 of the special winning opening 4 of the game ball 5.

In the present embodiment, each of the switches 21 to 23
Based on the detection result, the special winning opening solenoid 12, the display device 13 (display unit 13a), and the respective holding lamps 18a to 18
A control device 24 is provided to drive and control the d, the speaker, and the like. The control device 24 includes a read-only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance,
The CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to a control program of the ROM and the like. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation result by the CPU in the symbol random number buffers 31 to 36 shown in FIG. 9, the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) shown in FIG. 10, the stopped symbol areas 46 to 48 shown in FIG. To remember.

As shown in FIG. 9, the symbol random number buffer
Upper, middle, and lower three out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31, 32,
33, and upper, middle, and lower three out-of-reach symbol random number buffers 34, 35, and 36. FIG.
As shown in the figure, the symbol random number area includes five internal random number areas 41 (i) and five outreach random number areas 42.
(I), five out-of-design symbol random number areas 43 (i),
It is composed of five out-of-design symbol random number areas 44 (i) and five out-of-design symbol random number areas 45 (i). i is for distinguishing each of the five symbol random number areas, and is "0", "1", "2",
Take the values of "3" and "4". Each value of i corresponds to the number of suspended variable displays. As shown in FIG. 11, the stop symbol area is composed of upper, middle, and lower stop symbol random number areas 46, 47, and 48.

Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. 13 to 18
4 shows various routines executed by the control device 24. The processing of these routines is executed based on a group of counters, a winning determination flag FE, and the like. The counter group includes a round counter CR, a hold counter CH, a winning counter CE, and an internal random number counter C.
I, out-of-reach reach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, upper / middle / lower symbol random number counter CDU,
It comprises a CDC, a CDB, a reach type determination counter CV, and the like.

The round counter CR is for counting the number of rounds, and the winning counter C
E is for counting the number of winning of the game balls 5 to the big winning opening 4. The hold counter CH is used to count the number of times the variable display is held.
The values of “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” are taken in order. These values are the above-mentioned symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (45).
This corresponds to “(i)” in (i). Therefore, CH = 0
Means that the status is not suspended.

As shown in FIG. 12A, the internal random number counter CI is used to determine a jackpot state on the display device 13. Also, the off-reach random number counter CO
Is for determining whether or not to perform display in the off-reach state, and the jackpot symbol random number counter CB is for determining a jackpot symbol. These counters CI, CO, and CB each have a predetermined time (for example, “2 m
s ”), the value is updated within a predetermined range. Each value is read out as a random number according to a predetermined condition. Each of the counters CI, CO, and CB returns to an initial value when each value becomes a specific value.

The upper, middle, and lower symbol random number counters CDU,
CDC and CDB are for determining a stop symbol and the like. The upper symbol random number counter CDU updates the value within a predetermined range every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”), and returns to an initial value when the value reaches a specific value. The medium symbol random number counter CDC updates the value within a predetermined range every time the upper symbol random number counter CDU makes one cycle, and returns to an initial value when the value reaches a specific value. The lower symbol random number counter CDB updates the value within a predetermined range every time the middle symbol random number counter CDC makes a round, and returns to an initial value when it reaches a specific value.

The reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 12B is used to select one of the above-described plural types of reach patterns, and is provided at predetermined time intervals (for example, The value (random value) is updated each time the upper symbol random number counter CDU makes one cycle, and returns to the initial value when the value reaches a specific value. However, each reach pattern is weighted, and the probability of selecting each reach pattern is different from each other. Also, in the present embodiment, when a big hit (big hit),
The selection probability of each reach pattern is different from each other depending on the case of the deviation (at the time of the deviation reach).
However, the numerical values in FIG. 8 are merely examples, and the probability of each reach pattern being selected is arbitrary.

At the same time, the winning determination flag FE is used to determine whether or not a winning has occurred in the V zone. The flag FE is set to “0” when there is no winning, and is automatically set to “1” when there is a winning.

The flowchart of FIG. 13 shows the above-mentioned counters CI, CO, CB, CDU, CDC, CD
After updating B and CV, symbol random number counters CDU and CD
The combination of the values of C and CDB (random numbers) is classified (sorted),
The allocated value is stored in the corresponding symbol random number buffer 31.
14 shows a “random number distribution routine” to be stored in 36. This routine is executed after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on.
It is executed every predetermined time (2 ms). When this routine is started, the control device 24 firstly sets the internal random number counter CI and the out-reach reach random number counter C in step S1.
O, "1" is added (updated) to the jackpot symbol random number counter CB.

In step S2, "1" is added to the upper symbol random number counter CDU. With respect to the middle and lower symbol random number counters CDC and CDB, an updating process is performed according to the values of the upper and middle symbol random number counters CDU and CDC, respectively. More specifically, “1” is added to the medium symbol random number counter CDC at the timing when the upper symbol random number counter CDU returns to the initial value, and the value of the counter CDC is maintained at other timings. If the timing of the medium symbol random number counter CDC is returned to the initial value, "1" is added to the lower symbol random number counter CDB, and if not, the value of the counter CDB is maintained. Further, in step S3, the control device 24 appropriately updates the reach type determination counter CV.

Next, in step S4, it is determined whether or not the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, CDB is a predetermined "combination of missing symbols". If this condition is satisfied, step S
In 5 each symbol random number counter CDU, CDC, CDB
Of the corresponding out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31, 32, 3
3 is stored. Here, the corresponding out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31 to 33 are specifically the upper symbol random number counter CDU.
Indicates the upper symbol random number buffer 31, the medium symbol random number counter CDC indicates the intermediate symbol random number buffer 32, and the lower symbol random number counter CDB indicates the lower symbol random number buffer 33 (step S7 described later). The same applies to). And the control device 24
Executes the processing of step S5, and thereafter temporarily ends the subsequent processing.

On the other hand, if the condition of step S4 is not satisfied, in step S6, the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, and CDB is a predetermined "combination of out-of-reach reach symbols". It is determined whether or not. If this condition is satisfied, the symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, C
The value of DB is set to the corresponding out-of-touch reach symbol random number buffer 3
4, 35, and 36, and the subsequent processing ends once.

If the condition of step S6 is not satisfied, the "random number distribution routine" ends without performing any of the processes of steps S5 and S7.
In this case, each symbol random number counter CDU, CDC, C
This is the case where the combination of the DB values is not any combination of the missing symbol and the missing reach symbol, that is, the combination of the big hit symbols.

As described above, in the “random number distribution routine”, three symbol random number counters CDU, CD
The combination of the values of C and CDB is checked. Then, in the case of a combination of missing symbols, the missing symbol random number buffer 31
Random numbers are stored in ~ 33.
Random numbers are stored in the off-reach symbol random number buffers 34 to 35. In the case of a combination of big hit symbols, random numbers are not stored in any of the symbol random number buffers 31 to 36.

Next, the "storage processing routine" shown in the flowchart of FIG. 14 will be described. The main function of this routine is to store the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDU, CDC, and CDB in the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) each time the game ball 5 wins the operation port 3. That is.

When the "storage processing routine" is started, the control device 24 determines whether or not the game ball 5 has won the operating port 3 based on the detection result of the operating port switch 21 in step S10. I do. If the determination condition is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. If the determination condition is satisfied, the value of the hold counter CH is set to the maximum number of hold times (in this case, “4”) in step S11. It is determined whether it is smaller than.

If the value of the hold counter CH is smaller than the maximum number of hold times, "1" is added to the hold counter CH in step S12. Further, the following step S1
At 3, the control device 24 sends the corresponding hold lamp (18
a to 18d) is turned on, and step S1 is performed.
Move to 4. On the other hand, when the determination condition of step S11 is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated without performing the processing of step S12 and thereafter.
Therefore, the symbol variation display is suspended only up to four times, and even if there is more winning, the suspension relating to the symbol variation is not stored.

In step S14, the control device 24
Stores the value of the internal random number counter CI in the internal random number area 41.
(I). Further, in the next step S15, the value of the off-reach random number counter CO is stored in the off-reach random number area 42 (i). Further, step S1
6, the control device 24 determines the values (CDU, CDC, CD) of the upper, middle, and lower out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31 to 33.
B) the corresponding upper / middle / lower off symbol random number area 4
3 (i) to 45 (i), and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

As described above, in the “storage processing routine”, the random number counters CI, CO, CDU, CDC, CD
The value of B is stored in each of the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i). In steps S14 to S16, for example, the hold counter C after the update in step S12 is performed.
If the value of H is “3”, the internal random number area 41 (i =
3), missing reach random number area 42 (i = 3), left missing symbol random number area 43 (i = 3), middle missing symbol random number area 4
4 (i = 3), off-right symbol random number area 45 (i = 3)
Is the storage location in the current control cycle.

Next, the "special electric accessory control routine" shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 15 and 16 will be described.
This routine is the “random number distribution routine” described above,
This is for controlling the special electric accessory, the display device 13 and the like using the calculation result of the “storage processing routine” and the like, and is executed every predetermined time after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on.

When the "special electric accessory control routine" is started, the control device 24 first determines in step S20 whether or not the value of the hold counter CH is not "0". If a negative determination is made, that is, if the value of the hold counter CH is “0”, the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. On the other hand, if the determination condition is satisfied (CH = 1, 2, 3, 4), “i” is set to “0” in step S30, and the next step S40
It is determined whether or not the hold counter CH is not the same as “i”.

If the determination condition is satisfied (CH ≠ i), in step S50, the internal random number area 41 (i + 1), the out-of-reach reach random number area 42
(I + 1), out-of-design symbol random number area 43 (i + 1) to 45
Each data of (i + 1) is stored in the previous area 41 (i)-
45 (i). Then, step S
At 60, the control device 24 adds "1" to "i", and returns to step S40.

On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S40 is not satisfied (CH = i), the process proceeds to step S70, and one of the holding lamps 18a to 18d corresponding to the holding counter CH is turned off. In the next step S80, "1" is subtracted from the hold counter CH.

Next, in step S90, the control device 24 executes a symbol variation start process. More specifically, as shown in the “variation start processing routine” of FIG. 17, first, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter CI is a big hit value. If the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot, step S
In 902, the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit value is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the process proceeds to step S905.

On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S901 is not satisfied, it is determined in step S903 whether the value of the out-of-reach random number counter CO is the same as a predetermined out-of-reach value. If the value of the out-reach random number counter CO is the same as the out-reach value, in step S904, the symbol corresponding to the out-reach value (out-reach symbol) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the process proceeds to step S905. I do.

If the determination condition in step S903 is not satisfied, in step S906, the symbol lost in step S16 is stored in the memory as a stopped symbol, and the flow advances to step S907.

Now, step S902 or step S9
04, in step S905, a reach pattern is acquired based on the reach type determination counter CV. That is, any one of the above-described “normal reach”, “dorobo reach”, “log reach”, “ice reach”, and “girl reach” is set to the reach type determination counter CV.
Is determined based on

Then, step S905 or step S905
After shifting from 906, in step S907, the symbol variation of the special symbol display device 13 is started, and the “variation start processing routine” ends.

As described above, after executing the processing of step S90 (“variation start processing routine”), the control unit 24
Replaces the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K in the upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16 with the stopped symbols stored in any of the processes of steps S902, S904 and S906 in step S110 of FIG. Also, the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K after the replacement are both upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16.
The symbol change is stopped as indicated by.

Next, in step S120, the control device 24 performs a reach operation process. Specifically, as shown in the “reach operation processing routine” in FIG.
In step 1201, it is determined whether the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is not “normal reach”. If a negative determination is made ("Normal reach"
In step S1202, in step S1202, the control device 24 executes the normal reach operation process. More specifically, various lamps are blinked, and the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K of the middle symbol row 15 are variably displayed more slowly than before.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1201, the flow shifts to step S1203. In step S1203, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “dorobo reach”. Then, when a negative determination is made (in the case of “throwing reach”), the thief reaching operation processing is performed. In this case, FIG. 7A and FIG.
As shown in the figure, the character 3 is displayed on the display unit 3a, and the character 1 in the middle symbol row 15 is
7A to 17H and 17K are sequentially changed, and in some cases, a process is performed such that the symbols DG1 to DG8 of the symbols 17A to 17H look as if they are biting.

More specifically, when the dorobo reach occurs, a background screen is displayed with difficulty, and roads and houses are displayed there. Then, as the display target throat appears, it is displayed as if it were going to the house. Also, in the moving process, the symbols 17A to 17H (the dog symbols DG1 to DG8) of the middle symbol row 15 during the variable display are noticed and displayed as if they were surprised or crouched. Then, the symbols 17A to 17H (the dog symbols DG1 to DG) of the middle symbol row 15 during the variable display are displayed.
The effect display that G8) may bite into the throat is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times (at this time, the larger the number of repetitions, the higher the expected value of the jackpot state occurrence may be). Thereafter, when the big hit state does not occur, the picture symbols DG1 to DG8 stop without any action.
At this time, effects such as the throat sticking out the tongue are performed.

On the other hand, when the big hit state occurs, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), the display is performed as if the picture (DG1) is bitten. However, in practice, the picture pattern (DG1) does not perform the biting operation,
The contents of the furoshiki (jewelry, precious metal, etc.) that the dororo possesses are scattered (a part of the display object is displayed so as to cause a reaction), and the player is bitten by the motif (17A). Understand that.

At the same time, an on-the-spot sound "gabu" is displayed on the display section 13a. Even with such a display, the player can additionally understand that the thief has been bitten by the picture design (17A). However, in addition to or instead of the display, it may be possible to assist the understanding that the throat is bitten by the picture design (17A) with a biting sound or the like. Further, the sound (metallic sound) when the contents are scattered may be supplementarily understood. In addition, the character of the dorobo is displayed only at the time of this dorobo reach.
The display is made as if going out of the screen.

If the determination in step S1203 is affirmative, the flow shifts to step S1205. In step S1205, the control device 24 determines in step S9
It is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in 05 is “log reach”. If a negative determination is made (in the case of "log reach"), log reach operation processing is performed in step S1206. In this case, as shown in FIG. 7B and FIG. 19B, the river and the log are displayed in the middle symbol row 15 and the symbols 17A to 17A are displayed.
Processing such as making the 17H picture symbols DG1 to DG8 swim as if jumping over a log floating in the river is performed.

However, at the time of this jump, the numeric symbols N1 to N which have been displayed so as to overlap each other until then.
8 and picture symbols DG1 to DG8 are temporarily displayed separately. More specifically, first, the graphic patterns DG1 to DG8 are displayed separately from the numerical patterns N1 to N8 so as to jump over the log as the obstacle, and then the numerical patterns N1 to N8 also jump over the log so as to follow the log pattern, and again follow the original log. Return to the state (the state where they overlap each other).

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1205, the flow shifts to step S1207. In step S1207, it is determined whether the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is not “ice reach”. If a negative determination is made (in the case of "ice reach"), the ice reach operation process is performed in step S1208. In this case, as shown in FIG. 7 (c) and FIG. 19 (c), a display is made as if a snow crystal has fallen, and then ice is displayed in the background. And
Symbols 17A to 17H, 17K displayed in middle symbol row 15
Are displayed as if they are sliding on ice, and then processing such as making the symbols 17A to 17H look as if they are applying brakes is performed.

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1207, the flow shifts to step S1209. In step S1209, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “girl reach”. When a negative determination is made here (in the case of “girl reach”), in step S1210, a girl reach operation process is performed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 7D, first, a girl character is displayed on the display section 13a, and the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K of the middle symbol row 15 are displayed as if they pass in front of the girl. Is performed.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1209, the "reach operation processing routine" is temporarily terminated without performing any reach operation processing. Also, steps S1202, 1204, 1206,
Even after executing each reach processing operation processing of 1208 and 1210, the "reach operation processing routine" is temporarily terminated.

After executing the processing in step S120 ("reach operation processing routine") as described above, the control device 24 stops the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 15 in step S130 (see FIG. 15). .

Subsequently, the control device 24 proceeds to step S13.
At 5, a re-variation process is performed. In detail, it is determined whether or not a condition for executing the re-variation process is satisfied. If the re-variation process execution condition is satisfied, all symbols are set in the same background as each reach operation in the reach operation process. The symbols 17A to 17H and 17K in the columns 14 to 16 are simultaneously changed again. Then, after the predetermined condition is satisfied, all the symbol rows 1
The symbols 17A to 17L of 4 to 16 are stopped. On the other hand, if the condition for executing the re-variation processing is not satisfied, no processing is executed.

After performing the re-variation processing, the control device 2
Next, in step S140, symbols 17A to 17A
It is determined whether the 17H combination is a jackpot combination. At this time, it is also confirmed whether or not the replacement of the stopped symbols has been correctly performed. Then, if this determination condition is not satisfied, the “special electric accessory control routine” ends. If the combination of the symbols 17A to 17H is a jackpot combination (the case where the re-change is actually performed also corresponds to this case), step S15 is performed.
At 0, the round counter CR is cleared to "0". At this time, a big hit notification is displayed by the control device 24.

Next, the control device 24 proceeds to step S160.
In FIG. 16, the winning counter CE is cleared to “0”, and the winning determination flag FE is set to “0”. In the following step S170, the round counter CR is incremented by "1".

Further, in step S180, the control device 24 excites the special winning opening solenoid 12.
Then, the shutter 11 falls down to be in a substantially horizontal state, and the special winning opening 4 is opened. By this opening, it becomes possible to win the V zone and the winning passage of the game ball 5.

Next, in step S190, the control device 24 determines whether or not the value of the winning counter CE is smaller than a predetermined value CEmax. And
If this determination condition is satisfied, step S2
At 00, it is determined whether the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 4 has not yet arrived. If this judgment condition is satisfied (when the scheduled closing time has not come),
The process returns to step S190. As a result, the winning opening 4
Unless the number of the game balls 5 more than the predetermined value CEmax is won after the opening of the game ball or the scheduled closing time comes, the special winning opening 4 continues to be opened. On the other hand, if either step S190 or step S200 is not satisfied, in step S210, the control device 24 demagnetizes the special winning opening solenoid 12. Then, the shutter 11 is raised to be substantially vertical, and the special winning opening 4 is closed.

Subsequently, in step S220, control device 24 determines whether or not the value of round counter CR is smaller than a predetermined value CRmax. If the value of the round counter CR is smaller than the predetermined value CRmax, it is determined in the following step S230 whether or not the winning determination flag FE is "1". If the winning determination flag FE is “1”, the process returns to step S160. Therefore, once the jackpot gaming state occurs, the cycle of opening and closing the large winning port 4 is repeated until the continuation condition for the gaming ball 5 winning in the V zone is satisfied a predetermined value CRmax times. For example, the predetermined value C
If Emax is set to “10”, the opening time of the special winning opening 4 is set to “about 29.5 seconds”, and the predetermined value CRmax is set to “16”, the opening of the special winning opening 4 is set. Thereafter, when one of the following conditions is satisfied: (1) ten game balls 5 are won in the special winning opening 4, and (2) approximately 29.5 seconds elapse. Will be closed.
This cycle of opening and closing the special winning opening 4 is repeated up to 16 times on condition that the game ball 5 wins in the V zone. If one of the determination conditions in step S220 or step S230 is not satisfied,
The “special electric accessory control routine” is temporarily ended.

As described in detail above, according to the present embodiment, in the burrow reach, the picture symbols DG1 to DG8, which are the factors of the symbols 17A to 17H, are displayed as if performing a biting operation in relation to the burrow. You. Therefore,
A player who sees such a display can be surprised at a new level and enjoy a new interest.

In particular, the above operation display is performed when the reach state is displayed, and when displayed as if a biting operation is actually performed, the symbols 17A to 17H of the middle symbol row 15 are the big hit symbols. Is stopped, and a jackpot occurs. Therefore, the player longs for the biting operation to be performed, and watches the game content while playing the game.

Further, the biting operation is performed by the symbol 17A.
Picture design (character pattern) which is one factor of ~ 17H
This is performed by DG1 to DG8. For this reason, the display operation can be enjoyed without any discomfort caused by the above operation.

In addition, as another design factor, a numeric design N
1 to N8. Therefore, as in the related art, it is possible to play the game without losing the expectation that the same number will be aligned (double eyes).

In addition, the display is made as if the contents of the garbage furoshiki are scattered (reaction is performed) based on the pictorial patterns DG1 to DG8 performing the biting operation. Therefore, the player can easily understand that the thief has been bitten by the picture design (17A), and the certainty of the above-described operation and effect can be enhanced.

At the same time, the display 13a displays an onomatopoeic sound. Even with such a display, the player can additionally understand that the thief has been bitten by the picture design (17A). As a result, the above operation and effect can be further ensured. Furthermore, from these things, picture pattern DG1-D
It is possible for the player to easily understand what operation has been performed without actually performing the display for biting G8. As a result, the data content can be made compact, and the control content can be simplified.

Further, a character to be thrashed is adopted as a display object to be bitten. Therefore, the motion display (reaction) of the character can be given a legitimacy, and the effect content can be further deepened.

[0091] In addition, the character "throwing" is displayed only when the "throwing" reach state occurs. For this reason, it is rare that the display target of the thief is displayed, and when the display is actually performed, the display target and the picture symbol D are displayed while the player is excited.
The movement of G1 to DG8 and the like will be watched.

[0092] In addition, the biting action means achievement of a certain action of catching a bulldozer.
Therefore, when the biting display is performed, the player feels great satisfaction in achieving the action of catching the thief, in combination with the occurrence of the jackpot state. As a result, it will spur the improvement of interest.

Furthermore, the larger the number of repetitions of the effect display that the symbols 17A to 17H (the dog symbols DG1 to DG8) of the middle symbol row 15 during the fluctuation display may bite into the throat, the greater the expectation of the occurrence of the big hit state If the value is increased, the player will be more excited. Therefore, the interest can be further improved.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the above embodiment, and may be implemented as follows, for example.

(A) In the above-described embodiment, an example of the operation display is shown for “Dorobo Reach”, but any other reach pattern may be used.

(B) In addition to the reach effect, the distance display may be performed at the time of a simple change, at the time of a reach notice, or at the time of a big hit notice.

(C) In the above embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17A
As 17H, a combination of picture (character) patterns DG1 to DG8 and numeral patterns N1 to N8 is adopted. However, even if a combination of design factors other than the embodiment, such as a combination of a picture pattern and another picture pattern, is adopted. Good. further,
Three or more design factors may be combined.

(D) In the above embodiment, the re-variation (full rotation) processing is performed, but such processing may be omitted. In the re-variation process, the reach pattern up to that point is maintained, but the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are simply re-varied without maintaining such a reach pattern. It is good also as composition of only. Further, a different reach pattern may be employed.

(E) In the above embodiment, the dorobo is one of the display objects, but another display object may be displayed.

(F) As the display device 13, a CRT, dot matrix, LED, electroluminescence (EL), fluorescent display tube, or the like may be used in addition to the above-described liquid crystal display.

(G) Random number counters (internal random number counter CI, out-of-reach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, upper / middle / lower symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, CDB, reach type determination counter C
V) may be changed as appropriate. For example, a single random number counter may be used to determine a jackpot state, an out-of-reach state, or the like based on the value.

(H) The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, the pachinko machine may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state on condition that a game ball is won in a predetermined area after a big hit symbol is displayed. In addition to pachinko machines,
It can also be implemented as various types of gaming machines such as arepaches, sparrows, and slot machines. In addition, the slot machine,
For example, the symbol is changed by operating the operation lever in a state where a coin is inserted and the symbol effective line is determined,
This is a well-known pattern in which a symbol is stopped and determined by operating a stop button or the like. Therefore, the basic concept of the slot machine is as follows: "Symbol display means for displaying a fixed symbol after variably displaying a symbol row including a plurality of symbols,
The symbol change is started due to the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the symbol change is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses, The slot machine includes special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol.

(I) Further, the present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine capable of executing a probability variation mode or a time reduction mode.

(J) In the above embodiment, the picture pattern DG1
DG8 and the numerical symbols N1 to N8 are displayed so as to overlap each other, but may be displayed so as to be close to each other.

(K) In the above-described embodiment, in the dorobo-reach state, the changing picture symbols DG1 to DG8 are stopped and the biting action display is performed, resulting in a big hit symbol. If one factor of the symbol performs a predetermined operation in relation to the display object, for example, after the predetermined operation, the symbol may stop at the off symbol.

(L) Also, the design factors (picture patterns DG1 to DG
G8) may be displayed in such a manner as to operate in relation to each other with respect to the display object (the dorobo), as if they are operating together (producing a draw effect). For example, the display is performed as if the symbol factors (picture symbols DG1 to DG8) are fighting (jumping, swallowing, fighting, etc.) with the display target (the thief), and the symbol factors (pictures). When the symbols DG1 to DG8) win the display target (the dorobo), the stop display with the big hit symbol may be performed.

(M) In the above embodiment, the picture pattern DG is always
1 to DG8, and the symbols DG1 to DG8 are displayed as if they are performing a predetermined operation. However, only when a specific condition is satisfied (for example, when a specific reach state occurs. Only) a design factor that can be displayed for the first time may be displayed.

(N) As a display object, a non-living object may be used instead of a living thing. Such display targets include, for example, building blocks that are assembled based on the operation of the design factor, balls that are blown based on the operation of the design factor, and the like.

(O) Of course, not a living thing but a non-living thing may be adopted as a design factor. Examples of the design factor include a ball, a volcano, and a bomb having kinetic energy capable of performing a predetermined operation on a display target.

(P) In the above embodiment, dogs are unified as design factors capable of performing a predetermined operation. For example, “1” is “dog”, “2” is “cat”, and “3”. Means "locomotive"
For example, the type of the symbol factor may be changed depending on the type of the symbol (17A to 17H).

(Q) Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, display of other symbol factors (eg, numeric symbols N1 to N8) to enhance the effect of one symbol factor (picture symbols DG1 to DG8). May be omitted at least temporarily, or may be displayed to the extent that viewing is difficult.

[0112]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine provided with a display device in which a plurality of symbols are displayed in a variable manner, an excellent effect that an amusement can be dramatically improved can be achieved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to one embodiment.

FIGS. 2A and 2B are schematic diagrams each showing an example of a display state of a display unit.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating types of symbols that can be displayed on a display unit.

FIGS. 4A and 4B are diagrams showing a state of change of a symbol row in a display unit.

5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating a jackpot line and a jackpot state in a display unit.

6A and 6B are diagrams showing a jackpot line and a jackpot state in the display unit.

7 (a) is a diagram showing a thief reach state on the display unit, FIG. 7 (b) is a diagram showing a log reach state, FIG. 7 (c) is a diagram showing an ice reach state, and FIG. It is a figure showing a girl reach state.

FIG. 8 is a table illustrating the concept of a reach type determination counter.

FIG. 9 is a chart for explaining the concept of a symbol random number buffer;

FIG. 10 is a chart for explaining the concept of a symbol random number area.

FIG. 11 is a chart for explaining the concept of a stop symbol area.

12A is a diagram illustrating the concept of a random number counter, and FIG. 12B is a diagram illustrating the concept of a reach type determination counter.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a “random number distribution routine” executed by the control device.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a “storage processing routine”.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a part of a “special electric accessory control routine”.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a part of the “special electric accessory control routine” and continuing from FIG. 15;

FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a “variation start processing routine”.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a “reach operation processing routine”.

19 (a) is a diagram showing a state immediately before a big hit in a dorobo reach state, FIG. 19 (b) is a diagram showing a state immediately before a big hit in a log reach state, and FIG. FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Operation opening, 4 ... Big winning opening, 5 ... Game ball, 13 ... Display device, 13a ... Display part, 1
4 ... upper symbol row, 15 ... middle symbol row, 16 ... lower symbol row, 17
A to 17H, 17K: pattern, DG1 to DG8: pattern as a pattern factor, N1 to N8: numeric pattern as a pattern factor, 24
…Control device.

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[Submission date] May 22, 2001 (2001.5.2)
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Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Kiyotaka Yamane 3-9-11, Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi Prefecture Sanyo Bussan Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Kikuo Fukaoka 3-9-1-21, Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi Stock (72) Inventor Masato Iwahashi 655 Fukudome-cho, Matsuto-shi, Ishikawa Pref.Ilemsoft Software Engineering Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Hiroshi Yoshida 655 Fukudome-cho, Matsuto-shi, Ishikawa Pref. ) 2C088 AA33 AA35 AA37 AA42 BA02 BC15 EB58

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A game machine comprising a display device capable of variably displaying at least a plurality of symbols, wherein at least one factor of the symbols is a predetermined operation at least temporarily in relation to at least one display target. A gaming machine characterized in that it can be displayed as if performing a game.