JP2003000899A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine such as a pachinko game machine appropriately supplying pattern information to a player and realizing an interesting game form. SOLUTION: Since history information x relating to patterns variably displayed at a pattern display device 6 is displayed in relation to the patterns, the player keeps various expectations for the appearance of the patterns on the basis of the history information. For instance, in constitution where the probability of becoming a big win is increased after a special game operation expires when a big win is attained by a specified pattern (probability fluctuation pattern), when defining the history information x relating to the patterns as the number of times of generating the special game operation by the pattern, the player predicts the possibilities of becoming the big win by the respective patterns by the history information and keeps the various expectations and the interest of the game is improved.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is a special game operation that provides a predetermined gain to a player when a combination of the symbols confirmed and displayed on the symbol display device is in a predetermined hit symbol mode. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that executes.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A symbol display device for variably displaying a symbol sequence having a plurality of symbols, and a symbol control means for executing a series of symbol generation processes from the start of variation to the symbol determination due to the establishment of a symbol starting condition. Provided, when the combination of the symbols fixedly displayed on the symbol display device in the symbol generation process is in a predetermined winning symbol mode, a pachinko game which executes a special game operation that provides a predetermined gain to the player Gaming machines are well known. These include so-called first-class pachinko gaming machines and third-class pachinko gaming machines.

Here, the first-class pachinko gaming machine includes a symbol display device having a plurality of symbol display portions for variable display of symbols, and a variable winning device having a special winning opening controlled by opening and closing pieces. Provided, with a symbol control means for starting the fluctuation of the display symbol due to the passage of the game ball to the special symbol starting area provided on the game board surface, stopping and fixing the symbol, and a predetermined hit symbol mode on the symbol display device. Is displayed, the opening of the special winning opening of the variable winning device and the closing of the special winning opening due to the passage of a predetermined time limit of the special winning opening or the expiration of a specified number of prizes within the predetermined time limit The resulting opening and closing round is to perform a special game operation which is repeated up to a predetermined number of times under the condition that the game ball passes through a specific area provided in the special winning opening.

The third type of pachinko gaming machine is a symbol display device for variable display of symbols, a symbol starting region for detecting passage of a ball, and opening / closing control of an opening so that the ball can pass to a special operation region therein. An ordinary electric accessory that converts between a state and an impossible state, and a special winning opening that is controlled to be opened and closed, and an accessory that controls inflow into a specific area that opens the special winning opening as a ball passes. Due to the passage of the game ball to the symbol starting area, the symbols of the symbol display device are changed to be fixedly displayed, and when the decided symbol mode is a predetermined hit symbol mode, the normal electric hand The opening control of the object, the special game operation is executed with the passage of the ball to the special operation area, and in the special game operation, the accessory is driven to allow the ball to pass to the specific area, and the ball With each passage, the big prize opening is opened,
The opening and closing rounds that result in closing and closing are repeated a plurality of times.

[0005]

By the way, in a winning symbol mode that causes a special game operation, it is determined whether the probability variation is executed after the special game operation is completed or not depending on the content of the symbol. In recent pachinko game machines, the symbol content has a great relation to the player's profit. Therefore, in this type of pachinko gaming machine, the player has a great interest in the symbol content. Then, when the player selects a gaming machine in the game hall, he / she knows the table on which the big hit has occurred, and among them, the one on which the big hit frequently occurs with a specific symbol that causes probability fluctuation. So, let's think about choosing a gaming machine.

On the other hand, various pachinko game machines for notifying the game history have been proposed, but conventionally, as a means for a player to select a game machine, the number of big hits and the number of fluctuations on the display unit such as an island facility are "previous". It has been proposed to display the results of the day in units of days such as "day", "previous day", or "today", which helps the player to select a table. However, in these history information, information for each symbol, such as which symbol and how many times it has been a big hit, is not displayed,
The above requirements have not been fully satisfied. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine, such as a pachinko gaming machine, which can satisfy the above-mentioned demands of the player and can realize an entertaining gaming mode.

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems The present invention is a symbol display device for variably displaying a symbol string having a plurality of symbols, and a series of symbol generation processes from the start of variation to the symbol determination due to the establishment of a symbol starting condition. And a symbol control means for executing the symbol display device, when the combination of symbols fixedly displayed on the symbol display device is in a predetermined winning symbol mode, a special game which provides a predetermined gain to the player. In the pachinko gaming machine configured to execute the operation, the symbol control means displays the history information related to the symbols variably displayed on the symbol display device in association with the symbols. To do.

In such a structure, for example, when a big hit occurs in a specific symbol (probability variation pattern), after the special game operation is completed, there is a structure in which the probability of becoming a big hit is improved, and is associated with the symbol. If the history information x is the number of occurrences of special game operations in the symbol, the player will guess the possibility of a big hit in each symbol from the history information, and have various expectations. As a result, the interest in pachinko games will be further improved.

The history information associated with this symbol may be stored information within a predetermined time value. This predetermined time value is
A time-series value, such as elapsed time or cumulative number of jackpots. Also, by appropriately setting this predetermined time value,
It is possible to clear the accumulated information and start generating new information at every predetermined time, every predetermined day, or every predetermined number of times, and it is suitable for the content of the information, the player's preference, the policy of the game hall, etc. It can be information content and information amount.

Here, there is proposed a structure in which history information related to the symbols is integrally added and displayed on the symbols which are variably displayed on the symbol display device. In such a configuration, when the design is visibly changed due to the change of the design, the history information attached to the design changes the information related to the design, such as the number of times the special game operation occurs in the design. Will also be variably displayed at the same time, and a sense of expectation for the design will be aroused.

Further, a history information display area is provided on the display screen of the symbol display device, and in the history information display area, history information related to the symbols variably displayed on the symbol display device is displayed while constantly changing. You may That is, in addition to the variable symbol, the symbol and the history information related to the symbol are displayed in the history information display area, whereby the history information of the symbol can be always grasped. In this case, the history information displayed in the history information display area undergoes fluctuations such as scrolling, which improves the degree of clarity.

In such a structure, the history information related to the symbols is integrally added to the symbols that are variably displayed on the symbol display device, and only the history information that is not displayed on the screen is displayed on the symbol display device. The history information display area generated on the display screen may be displayed in association with the symbol. That is, the history information of the symbol displayed on the display screen is specified on the screen along with the symbol, so that information is omitted and the history information corresponding to other symbols is displayed in the history information display area. It is intended to be displayed.

Here, the history information display area may be displayed at an unspecified position on the display screen of the symbol display device. For example, the history information display area moves up and down in sequence, and when the reach or big hit is displayed at a position different from the normal position, the reach and the big hit peculiarity are made clear. It may be done.

Further, the history information display area may be displayed so as to have a smaller area than the normal mode during the predetermined screen effect. That is, in the case of reach production, since the display screen is widely used for production, a small-area save mode is adopted.

The history information related to the design may be expressed by a character or a figure associated with a predetermined numerical value in addition to the numerical value.

[0016]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a so-called type 1 pachinko gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 1 of a pachinko gaming machine. Further, FIG. 2 is a center case 4 arranged in the center of the inner rail of the game board 1.
FIG. Here, in the center case 4, a special symbol display device 6 including a liquid crystal display, a CRT display, a dot matrix or a 7 segment indicator, etc. is provided. Three special symbols A, B and C are displayed in the symbol display area F of the special symbol display device 6. This special symbol A,
As B and C, a symbol composed of the numbers "0" to "9" is displayed.

Above the special symbol display device 6 of the center case 4, a special symbol starting memory number display device 8 including four pilot lamps is provided. This special symbol starting memory number display device 8 is a main control board 60 (see FIG. 3) described later.
The starting memory number stored in a partial area of the storage device RAM is displayed.

Also, in the lower left of the game board 1, there are three LEs.
A normal symbol display device 10 having D inside is disposed.
The three light emitting diodes LED sequentially flash to display various combinations of lighting modes. Then, when the lighting mode is a predetermined hit mode, the normal electric accessory 15 is opened. The ordinary symbol display device 10 may be constituted by a liquid crystal display, one or a plurality of 7-segment indicators, and the like, and determine the hit or loss depending on the display content.

Further, in the lower right part of the game board 1, a normal symbol starting memory number display device 1 composed of four pilot lamps
2 is provided, and a later-described normal symbol starting switch S2 (Fig. 3
When the game ball detection signal from (see) is stored in a partial area of the storage device RAM of the main control board 60 (see FIG. 3) with a predetermined number as an upper limit, the stored number is displayed.

On the other hand, on both sides of the center case 4, normal symbol starting areas (ordinary symbol operating gates) 13, 13 are provided, and the normal symbol starting areas 13, 1 by passage of game balls.
When the game ball detection signal is generated from the normal starting switch S2 built in 3, the normal symbol display device 10 changes in the symbol.

Further, at a position directly below the special symbol display device 6, the inside is used as a special symbol starting region 14 (first type starting port), and the opening degree of the starting region (combined with the winning port) is changed by the opening and closing wing pieces. An ordinary electric accessory 15 is provided. And, when the display result of the normal symbol display device 10 is in the predetermined hit state as described above, the opening / closing wing piece is about 0.
Expand for 2 seconds, expand the opening degree of the special symbol starting area 14, and enter a state in which the game ball can easily enter. The special symbol starting switch S1 (see FIG. 3) such as a photoelectric switch and a limit switch is provided in the normal electric accessory 15, and the special symbol display device 6 is accompanied by the game ball passage detection by the special symbol starting switch S1. The special symbols A, B, and C are variably displayed, and the predetermined symbols are stopped and displayed.

Below the ordinary electric accessory 15, there is provided a special winning opening 23 having a specific area and a normal area, and the opening / closing piece 24 is controlled by a special winning opening solenoid (see FIG. 3). As a result, the variable winning device 22 for converting the special winning opening 23 into either the open state or the closed state is provided. And the special symbol A of the special symbol display device 6,
When B and C are displayed in a predetermined combination and there is a win,
When the opening / closing piece 24 opens, the upper surface of the opening / closing piece 24 creates a guiding action in the open state, guides the game ball to the special winning opening 23, and when the game ball enters the specific area, the next opening / closing round can be performed. Then, a continuous opening operation is generated, and a predetermined gain is provided to the player. This variable winning device 22 is for executing a special game operation described later, and inside thereof,
As shown in FIG. 3, a specific area switch S3 for detecting a game ball that has entered a specific area and a count switch S4 for counting the number of winning prizes are provided. Here, the specific area switch S3 also has a function as a count switch for counting the game balls that have entered the specific area.

FIG. 3 shows a control circuit for controlling the game operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention. The main control board 60 is provided with a board circuit for controlling game operations of the pachinko gaming machine, and a main control central control unit CPU is arranged on the board circuit. The main control central control device CPU executes and executes a general control regarding a game, and the main control central control device CPU has a storage device ROM for storing an operation program used for arithmetic processing, A storage device RAM capable of reading and writing necessary data at any time includes an address bus (not shown) for unilaterally transmitting information designating an address for reading and writing data and a data bus (not shown) for exchanging data. And is connected via a substrate, and constitutes a substrate circuit of the main control substrate 60. This storage device ROM stores fixed data such as a control program and a random number table.
In the random number table, hit special random number K, hit symbol random number L, lost symbol random numbers Ma, Mb, Mc, reach random number N, reach symbol random number P, reach pattern random number Q, ordinary hit random number U, hit ordinary symbol random number V, etc. are stored. Then, when the predetermined requirements are satisfied, the main control central control unit CPU performs a lottery for each random number. Further, the storage device RAM is provided with a special symbol starting switch S1, a storage area for temporarily storing the number of memories etc. by the ON operation of the normal symbol starting switch S2, a register area constituting a soft timer, a work area and the like. ing.

A clock device (not shown) for outputting a predetermined clock pulse is provided to the substrate circuit of the main control substrate 60.
Is provided and is connected to the main control central control unit CPU. Then, the central control unit CPU for main control performs arithmetic processing in time series with clock pulses at regular intervals,
A series of processing operations are sequentially executed.

The board circuit of the main control board 60 is provided with an input port (not shown) and an output port (not shown) for the main control central control unit CPU to perform data communication with peripheral devices. The control command from the main control board 60 via the output port is transmitted in one direction to each input port of the symbol display control board 62, the sound source control board 63, the light source control board 64, and the payout control board 65. Are connected as they are. Further, the special symbol start switch S1, the normal symbol start switch S2, the specific area switch S3, the count switch S4 are connected to the input port of the main control board 60 via the board relay board 61, and the main control board 6 is connected.
0 checks the game ball detection state of each switch S1 to 4 every 2 ms, and if there is a game ball detected, its signal is waveform shaped by the waveform shaping circuit and input to the main control central control unit CPU, and the information is stored. Stored in device RAM. Further, the solenoid of the ordinary electric accessory 15, the solenoid of the special winning opening 23 and the like are connected to the output port of the main control board 60 via the board relay board 61, and the central control unit CPU for main control has predetermined conditions. Will be activated if you choose.

The central control unit CPU for main control and each central control unit CPU installed on each control board described later are
It is composed of an arithmetic unit which is connected with an arithmetic unit (ALU) for processing predetermined data, a register for storing data input / output to / from the arithmetic unit and a read instruction, and a decoder for decoding the instruction. There is. The arithmetic processing capacity of the central control unit CPU is determined by the number of coupled arithmetic units. Then, the main control central control unit CPU transmits a control command signal generated in a predetermined format to each control board, and the central control unit CPU of each control board executes a predetermined control according to the control command signal. Will be done.

The symbol display control board 62 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the symbol display mode displayed on the symbol display area F of the symbol display device 6. This board circuit, a central control device CPU for symbol control for controlling the symbol display mode, a storage device ROM in which the effect program is stored, a storage device RAM capable of reading and writing necessary data, an input port and an output port Are connected and configured. This storage device ROM also stores fixed data for performing a symbol variation mode such as an operation program, a variable pattern of the special symbol display area F and its display pattern, a winning game pattern, and a reach pattern.

In the symbol display control board 62, the control command signal received from the main control board 60 via the input port is arithmetically processed in the symbol control central control unit CPU to produce a predetermined symbol display mode. To the display driver via the output port. Then, the display driver displays a predetermined symbol in the symbol display area F of the symbol display device 6 according to the symbol data. As the symbol display device 6, a CRT display device or an LCD (liquid crystal) display device can be preferably used. In this way, the symbol display control board 62 constitutes the main part of the symbol control means for controlling the display content of the display screen F according to the present invention together with the main control board 60.

The sound source control board 63 is provided with a board circuit for controlling sound effects and the like generated from the speaker. This board circuit is a storage device ROM in which fixed data such as an operation program and a sound generation pattern is stored in a sound source control central control device CPU that controls sound.
And a storage device RAM for reading and writing necessary data, and an input port and an output port are connected. The sound source control board 63 processes the control command signal received from the main control board 60 through the input port by the central controller CPU for sound source control, and outputs predetermined sound data to the sound generator through the output port. Make a call,
The sound data is received and output to the speaker.

The light source control board 64 is provided with a board circuit for controlling an electric decoration device such as a light emitting diode LED or a decoration lamp provided in a pachinko game machine. In this board circuit, an operation program and fixed data such as a lighting pattern for lighting a light emitting diode LED, a decoration lamp, etc. are stored in a central control board CPU for light source control that controls lighting, blinking, etc. of the lighting apparatus. A storage device ROM that is stored and a storage device R that reads and writes necessary data
The AM is connected to the input port and the output port. The light source control board 64 is a central control unit CPU for light source control, performs arithmetic processing on a control command signal received from the main control board 60 through the input port, and emits predetermined optical data through the output port. Diode LED
Or a decorative lamp or the like is transmitted to a light source operating substrate provided with a driver for emitting light, and a predetermined light emitting diode LED, a decorative lamp or the like is turned on or blinked.

The payout control board 65 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the renting of game balls, prize balls and the like. This board circuit activates various solenoids such as a ball rental unit and a prize ball unit to control a supply of a predetermined ball or a prize ball to a payout control central control unit CPU, and an operation program, a prize ball or a ball rental. The storage device ROM in which fixed data such as the sphere count pattern is stored, the storage device RAM in which necessary data such as sphere count data is read and written, and the input port and the output port are connected. According to the control command signal received from the main control board 60, the payout control board 65 performs arithmetic processing in the payout control central control unit CPU and transmits predetermined data to the payout relay board via the output port. Various solenoids, such as a ball rental unit and a prize ball unit, are operated to execute predetermined ball rental and payout of prize balls. In addition, the payout control board 65 is connected to a prepaid card unit that reads and writes a prepaid card storing a rental ball of a game ball and a CR connection board that relays data processing of the prepaid card. Exchange data such as remaining balls.

Next, the control mode of the present invention will be described according to the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. The game ball is from the launcher to the game board 1
When the game ball passes through the special symbol starting area 14 and the special symbol starting switch S1 is turned on, the main control board 60 recognizes the signal via the board relay board 61. With such a signal, the main control central control unit CPU of the main control board 60 causes the special winning random number K, the winning symbol random number L, the missing symbol random number Ma, which are stored in the storage device ROM.
Mb, Mc, Reach random number N, Reach symbol random number P, Reach pattern random number Q, etc. are selected, and each selected value is once selected.
Stored in the storage device RAM. Further, based on the ON signal of the special symbol starting switch S1, the main control central control unit CPU performs arithmetic processing to issue a prize ball command signal to the payout control board 65.
At the same time, the generation command signal of the prize ball sound interlocking with the prize ball operation is transmitted to the sound source control board 63, and the generation command signal of the prize ball lamp or the like is transmitted to the light source control board 64.

The payout control board 65 that has received the prize ball command signal from the main control board 60 is a storage device ROM or a storage device RA.
Central control unit CPU for payout control using stored data of M
Then, the calculation process is performed, and the solenoid of the prize ball unit is operated according to the result to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. In synchronization with this, the sound source control board 63 which has received the prize ball sound generation command signal performs arithmetic processing in the sound source control central control unit CPU using the storage data of the storage device ROM or storage device RAM, and According to the result, a predetermined prize ball sound is output from the speaker in accordance with the payout of the prize ball. At the same time, in the light source control board 64, the central control unit CPU for light source control stores the storage device ROM in accordance with the received command signal of the prize ball lamp.
The arithmetic processing is performed using the storage data of the storage device RAM, and a predetermined light emitting diode LED, a decorative lamp, or the like is turned on or blinked according to the result.

Further, the special symbol start switch S1 O
When the symbol variation is started by N operation or by exhausting the starting memory number stored in the storage device RAM of the main control board 60, the main control central control device CPU judges the selected special random number K. , Winning symbol random number L, lost symbol random numbers Ma, Mb, Mc are valid, and it is determined whether or not to reach according to the selection content of reach random number N. In the case of reach, reach symbol random number P, reach The mode random number Q is validated. Then, based on the result, a symbol control command signal for controlling the symbol display mode executed by the special symbol display device 6 is transmitted to the symbol display control board 62.

The symbol control central control unit CPU of the symbol display control board 62 which has received the symbol control command signal uses a predetermined display program stored in the storage device ROM in accordance with the symbol control command signal to obtain a special symbol. The symbol display mode of the special symbols A, B, and C produced on the display device 6 is determined. Then, special symbols A, B, according to the symbol display mode
C is stopped in sequence, and the special symbols A, B, C are confirmed and displayed.

In addition, the main control central control unit CPU of the main control board 60 sends a sound control command signal to the sound source control board 6 in order to interlock sound operation and light emission operation with the pattern display mode.
3 as well as a lighting control command signal to the light source control board 64. Sound source control board 6 that receives a sound control command
3 performs arithmetic processing in the central controller CPU for sound source control using an operation program or the like stored in the storage device ROM, and outputs the obtained sound data from the speaker via the sound generator. Further, in the light source control board 64, in accordance with the illumination control command signal, the central control device CPU for light source control performs arithmetic processing using the operation program stored in the storage device ROM, and the obtained optical data is
A predetermined light emitting diode LED or a decorative lamp is turned on and blinked through the light source operating board.

In addition, when the game sphere passes continuously in the special symbol starting area 14, the game sphere detection by the special symbol starting switch S1 is stored in the storage device RAM of the main control board 60, and based on the storage. As described above, the light emitting diodes LED of the special symbol starting memory number display device 8 are sequentially turned on, and are held up to four times. This light emitting diode LE
Every time the design changes, D is turned off and the number of memories is reduced. In addition, when the number of starting memory is full (four), even if the game ball passes through the special symbol starting area 14, it becomes invalid.

Here, when the above-mentioned hit special random number K selects a hit, the hit symbol random number L and the reach mode random number Q are validated, and the main control board 60 sends a predetermined control command signal to the symbol display control board 62. To convey. Then, the symbol display control board 62 stops the special symbol according to the winning symbol random number L at A = B, executes the reach operation according to the reach mode random number Q, and then the special symbols A, B, C of the predetermined winning symbol mode. Confirm display. At the same time, the light source control board 64 and the sound source control board 63
Generates a predetermined illumination device and sound effect.

Then, the main control board 60 drives the special winning opening solenoid via the board relay board 61 to open the special winning opening 23. Then, when the game ball is flown into the special winning opening 23 and the specific area switch S3 and the count switch S4 in the special winning opening 23 are turned ON, the signal is sent to the main control board 60 via the board relay board 61. It confirms and, if necessary, sends a control command to the symbol display control board 62 and the payout control board 65, and a series of special game operations are executed.

That is, the sound generator emits a fanfare, the special winning opening solenoid is driven, the opening / closing piece 24 tilts forward, the special winning opening 23 is opened, and the opening / closing round is executed. This opening and closing round
It continues until a predetermined time limit (30 seconds) elapses or until the winning detection of 10 game balls is made by the count switch S4 within the predetermined time limit. Further, as described above, when the game ball flows into the specific area of the special winning opening 23 and the specific area switch S3 is turned on, the transition condition to the next opening / closing round is satisfied, and the opening / closing piece 24 is once driven to close. Then, one round ends. Then, after the operation is completed, the special winning opening 23 is opened again, and the process moves to the next opening / closing round. In this way, the opening and closing rounds are repeated up to 16 times to cause the continuous opening operation of the special winning opening 23, thereby providing the player with a predetermined gain.

On the other hand, when the hit special random number K does not select a hit, the control command signal composed of the above-mentioned lost symbol random numbers Ma, Mb, Mc is transmitted from the main control board 60 to the symbol display control board 62, and the symbol is sent. The display control board 62 displays the special symbols A, B, and C in accordance with the control command. In this case, the special symbol A = B is temporarily displayed depending on the control command by the selection of the lost symbol random numbers Ma, Mb, and Mc, and the reach operation according to the predetermined reach variation mode selected by the reach mode random number Q is generated. After that, it may be possible to adopt a lost design mode.

Next, the symbol control of the special symbol display device 6 will be described again in detail. The hit special random number K consisting of 600 frames 0 to 599 is stored in the storage device ROM of the main control board 60 described above. Here, the specific symbol ("1"
When the special game operation is performed with "3", "5", "7", and "9"), a high-probability state in which the probability of winning a symbol next time is improved is achieved. In addition, normal design ("0""2""4"
When the special game operation is performed with “6” and “8”), the normal probability state in which the probability of becoming a winning symbol does not change is entered. Here, at the time of normal probability, the winning special random number K is K = 7,24.
I'm trying to win 7,427. That is, the winning probability is 3/600 = 1/200. Further, at a high probability, K = 7, 37, 67, 97, 127, 157, 18
7,217,247,277,307,337,36
7,397,427,457,487,517,54
In the case of 7,577, it will be a hit. That is, the winning probability is 20/600 = 1/30. And other than that, it will be lost. In addition, the winning symbol random number L is stored in the storage device ROM as described above. Each winning symbol is determined by a winning symbol random number L. As described above, since the content of the winning symbol defines the high-probability state and the normal-probability state, it has an important meaning related to the player's gain.

Further, in the storage device ROM, as described above, lost pattern random numbers Ma, Mb, Mc and reach random number N
, A reach symbol random number P, and a reach mode random number Q are stored. In the case of losing, these missing symbol random numbers Ma, Mb, and Mc determine the symbols of the special symbols A, B, and C.
When the special symbols are determined, if the winning symbol is a winning symbol, the lost symbol is determined again. Furthermore, the reach random number N selects whether or not to execute the reach operation in case of loss. Moreover, the reach symbol random number P determines the reach symbol when the reach operation is executed. further,
The reach mode random number Q is used to select the type of the reach variation mode that is executed in the reach operation and is different from that in the non-reach state. As the reach variation mode, there are various variation modes such as long reach, low speed scroll, reverse running, accelerated stop from low speed running, and inversion of symbols.

Then, when the special symbol display device 6 is driven, the special symbols A, B, C start to change in accordance with a predetermined symbol permutation, and usually after about 6.5 seconds or more, the special symbols A, B, C The pattern change stops in order. The special symbols A, B, C are fixedly displayed in a predetermined symbol according to the random number values described above.

On the other hand, in the case where the special symbol display device 6 is variably displayed with the exhaustion of the number of special symbol starting memories stored in the memory device RAM of the main control board 60, the starting memory of the memory device RAM. The number has a limit (usually four) as described above, and if it exceeds this number, even if there is a game ball detection signal from the special symbol starting switch S1, it becomes invalid. Therefore, in order to reduce the generation of ineffective balls due to such a full memory, it is desired that the number of starting memories be quickly exhausted. Therefore, immediately after the special game operation by hitting is finished, the symbol fluctuation time shorter than the normal symbol fluctuation time is selected, and the special symbols A, B and C are selected.
Therefore, the fluctuation reducing operation (time saving) is executed. That is, the average variation time required for the symbol generation process of the special symbols A, B, and C (the time required from the start of the symbol variation to the stop) is usually 10 seconds, but is shortened to 5 seconds. Further, such a variation shortening operation of the special symbol display device 6, as described above, when the special symbols A, B, C display the hit with the specific symbol by the random symbol random number L, the probability of being a winning symbol is high. It is designed to be executed simultaneously with the high probability state of the special hit random number K which is improved.

Next, the normal symbol operation will be described. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol starting gate 13, the game ball is detected by the normal symbol starting switch S2. When the game ball is detected by this normal symbol starting switch S2, the normal symbol of the normal symbol display device 10 changes. This normal pattern is composed of three light emitting diodes LED of red, middle green and right red. When this normal symbol display device 10 is changing or the normal electric accessory 15 is open, when the game ball is detected by the normal symbol start switch S2, the game ball is detected in the storage device RAM of the main control board 60. It is stored, the light emitting diode LED of the normal symbol starting memory number display device 12 is turned on as the memory number is exhausted, and the normal symbol is turned off every time the fluctuation starts, and the memory number is displayed. Incidentally, the maximum memory number of the normal symbol starting memory number display device 12 is four, and more than that is invalid.

After the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol display device 10 is stopped,
Or, after the opening operation of the normal electric accessory 15, the normal symbol display device 10 starts to change again based on the starting memory displayed on the normal symbol starting memory number display device 12. Normally, after the fluctuation of the symbol display device 10 has started, the fluctuation stops about 30 seconds or more, and the fluctuation stops, and even if one of the left and right light emitting diodes LED is lit, it is a hit, and the normal electric accessory 1
5 is opened for about 0.2 seconds.

On the other hand, during the variation shortening operation of the special symbol display device 6 described above, the variation time of the normal symbol display device 10 is also reduced from the normal state of about 30 seconds, and the variation stops after about 5 seconds. That is, the predetermined advantageous state is achieved. Along with this, the opening time of the normal electric accessory 15 is extended from about 0.2 seconds to about 3 seconds.

Here, the symbol mode to be displayed when the normal symbol display device 10 stops changing is a normal hit random number consisting of 55 frames 0 to 54, which is stored in the storage device ROM of the main control board 60. Determined by U. Due to the passage of the game ball, when the normal symbol start switch S2 is activated, the main control board 60 selects a random number U of the normal hit random number from the storage device ROM and a random value of the hit normal symbol random number V, and the contents thereof are once stored in the storage device RAM. Memorize, normal pattern display device 1
At the same time that 0 starts to fluctuate, the stored contents are examined to determine the hitting loss corresponding to the selected value of the normal hitting random number U. Then, in the case of a hit, the stop mode is determined by the hit random symbol random number V, and at least one of the left red color and the right red color is lit. In the case of loss, only the medium green light emitting diode LED is turned on.

Next, the main part of the present invention will be described. When the special symbols A, B, and C of the special symbol display device 6 start to change due to the establishment of the above-mentioned symbol starting condition, the special winning random number K is determined, and if this is the above winning value, the random symbol random number L
And the reach mode random number Q, the symbol generation process is performed. Then, first, the special symbols A and B are sequentially stopped to be in the reach state so as to be the same symbol, and a predetermined reach symbol variation mode is executed according to the reach mode random number Q. After that, the special symbol C is stopped, and the special symbols A, B, and C are fixedly displayed in the symbol combination row in which all the special symbols are the same symbol according to the winning symbol random number L. Then, it becomes a "big hit", the operation of the special winning opening 23 described above is started, and the special game operation is executed.

Further, normally, when the hit special random number K is not the above-mentioned hit value, the symbols of the special symbols A, B and C are displayed in a misplaced manner. Here, when the reach random number N does not execute the reach operation, the lost pattern random numbers Ma, Mb, Mc
Then, the symbols of the special symbols A, B, and C are confirmed and displayed. On the other hand, when the reach operation is executed, the symbol pattern in which the special symbol A = B is determined by the reach symbol random number P, the reach symbol is once exposed, and the predetermined reach symbol variation mode is determined according to the reach pattern random number Q. After the execution, the special symbol C is stopped so as to be a lost symbol, and is fixedly displayed.

By the way, in the present invention, the history information associated with each special symbol is displayed in association with the symbol. That is, as described above, when a special game operation is performed with a specific symbol (“3”, “5”, “7”, etc.), a high probability state (probability 1/30) that the probability of becoming a winning symbol next time improves. ) Becomes a normal pattern ("1")
"2""4""6""8", etc.) When the special game operation is activated, the probability of winning is a normal probability state (probability 1/200) that does not change, depending on the content of the winning symbol. After that, a large gain difference occurs. Therefore, in the present invention, as the history information related to the above-mentioned symbol, the number of times the special game operation (big hit) occurs in the symbol is displayed. Such an embodiment will be described below.

(Example 1) FIG. 4 shows a variation pattern directly
The number of times the special game operation (big hit) described above (history information x) is added in a subscript form smaller than the symbol. Here, as shown in FIG. 4 (a), the special symbols A, B, and C are displayed in the state of "1, 2, 3," on the screen when the power is turned on, and the big hit has not yet occurred. , The history information x added to the special symbols A, B and C indicates “0”. Next, as shown in FIG. 4 (a), when the variation of the special symbols A, B, C is started, the history information x added to each of the special symbols A, B, C displays "0". However, it shows that no big hit has occurred in any of the special symbols A, B, and C. After that, as shown in Fig. 4 (c), "3
・ When a big hit occurs in "3/3", the history information x displays "0" at the time of occurrence, but the history information x displays "1" after the big hit game as shown in FIG. . From this, it can be understood that the big hit occurs once with the symbol "3". Further, since the symbol "3" is a specific symbol (probability variation symbol), it becomes a high probability state in which the probability becomes high after the big hit game ends until the next big hit occurs, and a time shortening function is added. As shown in FIG. 4 (F), the stop screen after the big hit occurs in the symbol "3", the symbol "7" as shown in the figure.
Since "5" has not occurred big hit yet, it shows "0", but since big hit has occurred with respect to the symbol "3", history information x shows "1".

(Example 2) As a preferred example other than the above example, the configurations shown in FIGS. 5 to 10 (first to seventh expression forms) are proposed. In these configurations, each symbol D is displayed in the history information display area f provided on the display screen F of the symbol display device 6, and the history information y associated with the symbol D is displayed.
, Is integrally added as a subscript to the configuration in which it is displayed in association with the symbol D. In this case, the history information displayed in the history information display area is subject to variations such as scrolling, which improves the degree of clarity and allows the history information display area f to display all symbols. You can check all the symbols without any trouble. Here, in FIG. 5 (first display form), the history information display area f of the display screen F has a history of the number of executions of the symbol D from “0” to “9” and the special game operation related to the symbol. Displayed integrally as information y, special symbols A, B, C
In the above, the history information x is not added.
Further, FIG. 6 (second display form) shows a history information display area f.
In this example, the history information display area f is displayed at the uppermost position. in this way,
By setting the history information display area f to an unspecified position, for example, the history information display area f moves sequentially in the vertical direction, and further, at the time of reach or a big hit, the history information display area f appears at a position different from the normal position. can do. As a result, the reach and the peculiarity of the big hit are clarified, which contributes to the festival production. In FIG. 7 (third display form), the history information display area f ′ is displayed so as to have a smaller area save mode than the normal mode (mode of FIG. 5) during a predetermined screen effect. Is. Here, FIG. 7 (a) shows the reach state, and FIG. 7 (b) shows the big hit state, both of which are arranged so that the history information display area f ′ in the save mode is exposed.
That is, in the case of reach production, since the display screen is widely used for production, the history information display area f ′ is set to a small-area save mode. In this case, the history information displayed in the history information display area f ′ is changed by scrolling or the like, so that even if the area is small, all the symbols can be confirmed without any trouble. 8 to 10 (fourth display form to sixth display form), the history information x is integrally added to the special symbols A, B, and C as a subscript, and the history information is displayed. In the area f, the history information y is integrally additionally displayed on the symbol D other than the symbol displayed on the stop screen. That is, the history information x associated with the symbol is integrally added to the symbol variably displayed on the symbol display device 6, and the history information y not displayed on the screen.
Only the symbol D is displayed in the history information display area f generated on the display screen F of the symbol display device 6 in association with the symbol D. In each figure, except for the configuration in which the history information y is integrally additionally displayed on the design D, the configuration is the same as in FIGS. 5 to 7, and the description thereof is omitted. Thus, by performing the display as shown in FIGS. 5 to 10, it is possible to provide the player with more accurate history information x and y. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, the history information z can also be represented by the outer shape of the design. For example, if the number of big hits is 0 to 2 times, "square" is displayed as the outer shape of the design, and if the number of big hits is 3 to 5 times, "rhombus" is displayed as the outer shape of the design. If the number of jackpots is 10 or more, a “round” outer shape can be displayed. As described above, the history information is not limited to just numbers, but may be characters or figures showing the numbers.
When represented by a character or a figure associated with a predetermined numerical value, the design effect becomes diversified, and it is possible to enliven the game with not only the information notification but also the notification form itself.

As the above history information x, y, z, history information for one day from the start of business to the end of business of the game store is added to each symbol and displayed. Then, when the store is closed, the history information is cleared by powering off. Furthermore, since the player is interested in the new machine by performing the new machine replacement, an arbitrary predetermined period (for example, from the business start date when the new machine replacement was performed (for example,
It may be possible to add history information to the design for three days or one week).

As described above, in order to display the history information for several days, the history information is transmitted to the hall computer side every day, and the history information of the previous day is transmitted from the hall computer side to the gaming machine on the next business day. , It is sufficient to display the design in which the history information of the previous day is added to the initial screen when the power is turned on. Also, if you want to clear the history information,
If the history information is not transmitted from the hall computer side to the gaming machine, "0" may be displayed. Therefore, the history information for an arbitrary period can be displayed under the control of the hall computer side. This period is an example within a predetermined elapsed time value, but for example, cumulative control is performed using various predetermined elapsed time values such that the history information is continuously accumulated and displayed until the special game operation continues 100 times. You can Alternatively, by the backup function of the gaming machine, data is transmitted to the main control board when the power is turned off and stored in the storage device RAM, and when the power is turned on the next day, the storage device RAM
The data of the previous day stored in can be displayed on the symbol display device. In this way, the history information related to this symbol is used as accumulated information within a predetermined time value, and the predetermined time value is appropriately set to clear the accumulated information at predetermined time intervals, predetermined days, or predetermined times. Then, it is possible to newly start generating information, and the amount of information can be set to be suitable for the content of the information, the player's preference, the policy of the game hall, and the like. Each such symbol control can be executed by the symbol control means described above. In addition, the present invention can be applied to gaming machines having the requirements of the present invention other than the pachinko gaming machines.

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As described above, the present invention displays the history information related to the symbols that are variably displayed on the symbol display device in association with the symbols, so that the player can display the history information based on the history information.
With respect to the appearance of the symbol, various feelings of expectation are given, and the interest of the game is improved.

Here, when the history information related to the symbol is the number of times of special game operation in the symbol, a special symbol (probability variation symbol) of the symbols becomes a big hit, the special game. After the completion of the operation, in the configuration that the probability of being a big hit is improved, the player will guess the possibility of becoming a big hit in each symbol by the number of times of special game operation that is the history information. , Amusement of the game will be further improved by having various expectations.

When the history information associated with this symbol is stored information within a predetermined time value, by setting the predetermined time value appropriately, every predetermined time, every predetermined day, or every predetermined number of times. You can clear the stored information and start generating new information.
The amount of information can be set to be suitable for the player's taste, game hall policy, and the like.

Further, as a form of displaying the history information in association with the symbols, the history information related to the symbols is integrally added to the symbols variably displayed on the symbol display device. As a result, when the design is changing in a visually recognizable state due to the change in the design, the information related to the design is also displayed at the same time, and an expectation for the design is evoked.

Further, as another form of displaying the history information in association with the symbols, history information relating to the symbols variably displayed on the symbol display device is displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device. In the area in which the variable display is made in association with the symbol, the history information of the symbol can be always grasped. Further, by variable display such as scroll display, even if the history information display area cannot display all symbols, all symbols can be confirmed without any trouble. Further, the dynamic display improves the degree of explicitness, produces a production effect, and can stimulate the player's uplifting feeling.

With such a configuration, the history information related to the symbol is integrally added to the symbols variably displayed on the symbol display device, and only the history information not displayed on the screen is displayed on the symbol display device. When the history information display area generated on the display screen of is displayed in association with the design, only the necessary information is displayed in the history information display area, and it is possible to display without waste. Become.

Here, if the history information display area is displayed at an unspecified position on the display screen of the symbol display device, the reach and the peculiarity of the big hit are clarified.
It can be adopted as a performance element.

Further, when the history information display area is displayed so as to have a saving area of a smaller area than the normal mode during a predetermined screen effect, there are cases such as when the reach effect is being executed. However, it does not interfere with the effect.

Furthermore, when the history information related to the symbol is expressed by a character or a figure associated with a predetermined numerical value, the symbol effect becomes diverse, and not only the information notification but also the notification form itself. It becomes possible to liven up the game with.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 1.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of a center case 4.

FIG. 3 is a block circuit diagram showing a control circuit for controlling a game.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an appearance mode of special symbols A, B, and C of Example 1.

FIG. 5 is a first exposed aspect diagram of special symbols A, B, and C of Example 2.

FIG. 6 is a second exposed aspect diagram of special symbols A, B, and C according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a third exposed aspect diagram of special symbols A, B, and C according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a fourth exposed aspect diagram of special symbols A, B, and C of Example 2.

FIG. 9 is a fifth expression pattern diagram of special symbols A, B, and C in Example 2;

FIG. 10 is a sixth exposed aspect diagram of special symbols A, B and C of Example 2;

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a variation of special symbols A, B and C.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 game board 6 Special symbol display device A, B, C special design x, y, z history information D pattern

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A symbol display device that variably displays a symbol string having a plurality of symbols, and a symbol control means that executes a series of symbol generation processes from the start of variation to the symbol determination due to the establishment of a symbol starting condition. Provided, when the combination of the symbols fixedly displayed on the symbol display device by the symbol generation process is in a predetermined winning symbol mode, a special game operation for providing a predetermined gain to the player is executed. In the machine, the symbol control means displays history information related to a symbol that is variably displayed on the symbol display device, in association with the symbol, and displayed. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the history information related to the symbol is the number of occurrences of the special game operation in the symbol. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the history information related to the symbol is accumulated information within a predetermined time value. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein history information related to the symbol is additionally displayed integrally on the symbol variably displayed on the symbol display device. 5. A history information display area is provided on the display screen of the symbol display device, and history information related to the symbols variably displayed on the symbol display device is displayed in the history information display area while constantly changing. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 6. A symbol that is variably displayed on the symbol display device, with the history information related to the symbol being integrally added,
The history information display area is provided on the display screen of the pattern display device, and only the history information which is not displayed on the screen is constantly displayed in the history information display area while changing. The gaming machine according to any one of 4. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the history information display area is displayed at an unspecified position on the display screen of the symbol display device. 8. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the history information display area is displayed so as to have a smaller area than the normal mode during a predetermined screen effect. 9. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the history information related to the design is represented by numbers, characters or figures.