JP2003024567A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine equipped with the performance function for a new ready-to-win state which can well increase the amusement. SOLUTION: This game machine is equipped with at least a variable displaying means (variable displaying device 102), and a display controlling means (display controlling device 400). In this case, the variable displaying device 102 can variably display a plurality of patterns. The display controlling device 400 performs the display control for a variable display game by the plurality of patterns based on the establishment of a specified starting condition. In such a game machine, the display controlling means is equipped with an animation display controlling means (e.g. the display controlling device 400). In this case, the animation display controlling means displays an animation game comprising a plurality of stages based on a specified theme (e.g. golf courses C1 to C12) on the variable displaying means while relating the animation game with the variable display game. The animation display controlling means displays either one of the stages for the animation game which is divided in response to specified difficulty degrees while relating it with the patterns used for the variable display game (e.g. numbers from '1' to '9', and alphabets of 'P', 'A' and 'R').

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention comprises variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and display control means for causing a variable display game with a plurality of symbols to be executed based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition. Regarding gaming machines.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a variable display device having a plurality of display portions capable of displaying a plurality of symbols is provided on a game board,
An example of a gaming machine configured to play a variable display game by variably displaying a plurality of symbols on each of these plurality of display units is a pachinko gaming machine.
In this type of gaming machine, when the variable display game is stopped, the symbols displayed on each display unit form a predetermined special display mode (for example, "7, 7, 7", etc.). In this case, a special game state occurs, and, for example, the variable winning device provided on the game board is converted into an open state, which is an advantageous state for the player. In addition, when the reach display mode (for example, “7, 7, −”, where − represents an unstopped state) is formed on the predetermined display unit just before the variable display game is stopped, In order to increase the player's expectation for the occurrence of the special game state, for example, a reach variation display is generally performed to slow down the variation display speed on the display unit in the unstopped state.

The variable display in the variable display game is performed by a switching display in which a plurality of symbols are sequentially switched on the display section, or a predetermined symbol displayed on the display section gradually disappears outside the display section. As described above, while being moved in a predetermined direction, so-called scroll display is performed so that the next symbol appears so as to follow the symbol.

Further, recently, in order to improve the interest of the variable display game, a pattern imitating a game medium such as a playing card is displayed on the display unit, and the variable display is made according to the pattern provided on each playing card. There are also proposals for playing games.

[0005]

However, in the conventional gaming machine, the combination mode of the symbols displayed on each display unit according to the result of the variable display game is, for example, a combination mode of "7, 7, 7". Since the special game state is configured to occur in this case, for the player, rather than which symbol is displayed on the plurality of display units, what kind of combination mode the plural symbols displayed form There was a tendency to be emphasized.

That is, no matter what the design or decoration of the symbols displayed on the variable display device is, what is the focus of the player's interest is how the combination of those symbols forms a combination mode. Is. Therefore, even if the design or decoration of the design itself is improved, the shape of the design itself does not directly affect the result of the variable display game. There was a problem that it could not be improved.

Further, for example, when a reach state occurs, a character imitating a person or an animal is made to appear on the screen of the variable display device, and the character displays an action related to the result of the variable display game. , A gaming machine that produces a reach state has also been proposed. However, since the motion display of the character is performed in addition to the reach variation display on the same display screen, each display cannot be displayed too large due to the display space, or two displays are executed at the same time, which causes clutter. There was also a problem that the player could not concentrate on the variable display game by giving such a feeling.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having a new reach state production function capable of sufficiently improving the interest.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is based on a variation display means (variation display device 102) capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols and the establishment of a predetermined starting condition. In a gaming machine including at least a display control unit (display control device 400) for performing display control of a variable display game with a plurality of symbols, the display control unit has a plurality of stages based on a predetermined theme (for example,
An animation display control means (for example, a display control device 400) for displaying an animation game composed of golf courses C1 to C12) on the variable display means in association with the variable display game is provided. Any stage of the animation game divided according to the difficulty level of the symbols used in the variable display game (for example, numbers from "1" to "9" and "P", "A", "R"). "Alphabet character)" was displayed in association with.

As a result, the variable display game with a plurality of symbols and the animation game that can be executed on a plurality of stages are played by the variable display means, so that the screen display is diversified and the enjoyment of the game can be improved. it can. In addition, by executing the animation game on stages divided according to a predetermined difficulty level, it is possible to provide a novel game content that has never been seen before. Further, since the animation game is played in association with the symbols used in the variable display game, it is possible to enhance the sense of unity between the two types of games and make the game contents more entertaining. Further, since the display screen of the variable display means can be used efficiently, the contents of the two types of games can be easily recognized by the player,
It is also possible to prevent the display contents from becoming cluttered as in the case of a conventional character appearance.

It should be noted that the animation display control means can display an animation with a theme of a predetermined sport (eg, golf) on each stage. As a result, the contents of the animation game can be made more familiar, the contents of the game can be made easy to understand, and the enjoyment can be improved.

Further, the animation display control means may incorporate the pattern form for the variable display game on the stage of the animation game. Thereby, the symbols in the variable display game and each stage of the animation game can be more associated with each other, and in addition to simply identifying the symbols such as the shape of each symbol, the novel game contents that also affect the animation game Therefore, the sense of unity between the variable display game and the animation game can be further enhanced.

Further, the animation display control means can set a plurality of stages having different degrees of difficulty in achieving the purpose of the animation game, and one of the stages can be selected at a predetermined selection rate based on a predetermined condition. A selection control unit (for example, a display control device 400) for performing selection control is provided, and the selection control unit selects the selection based on a result of the variable display game which is predetermined in association with execution of the variable display game. You can get control. As a result, a variety of animation games can be played by a plurality of stages in which the degree of difficulty in achieving the objective of the animation game is different, and the interest can be improved. Further, since the difficulty level of the stage is determined according to the result of the variable display game by the selection control of the selection control means, for example, when the stage having a low difficulty level is selected, the variable display game is actually won. On the contrary, when a stage with a high degree of difficulty is selected, the result of the variable display game and the selection of the stage can be surely associated with each other, such that the variable display game is actually hard to hit. It is possible to improve the credibility of the difficulty level of the selected stage and improve the player's expectation.

Further, the animation display control means sets a plurality of stages in a mode in which the degree of difficulty of achieving the object is made to correspond to each of the plurality of symbols,
In accordance with the selection of the stage by the selection control unit, a symbol corresponding to the stage may be displayed on the variable display unit as an intermediate result of the variable display game. As a result, the variable display game and the animation game can be more strongly associated with each other, and the symbols displayed by the variable display game are not limited to the function of forming a combination that determines the big hit, but also the type of the displayed symbol. Accordingly, the result of the animation game is also influenced, and it is possible to provide a novel game content in which the type of the symbol itself is related to the result of the variable display game.

Further, in accordance with the selection of the stage by the selection control means, a symbol corresponding to the stage may be displayed on the variable display means as a reach symbol of the variable display game. As a result, the type of the reach symbol affects the result of the animation game, that is, the result of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the reach, and when the reach occurs, also in which symbol the reach occurs. The game content can be a novel game content that can be paid attention to by the player and can be improved in expectation and interest.

[0016]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of a game board of a pachinko machine as an example of a suitable game machine to which the present invention is applied. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes a game board. On the front surface of the game board 100, an arc-shaped guide rail 101 for guiding a game ball fired from below to the top of the game board, a variable display game. Display of special games (big hit games) (animation game)
A variable display device (special symbol display) 102 as a variable display means for performing the above, a special figure starting winning opening 103 for giving a starting condition of the above-mentioned variable display game, and a starting condition for the above ordinary electric auditors. Universal drawing start gate 104,
105, a variable winning device 106 called an attacker, general winning a prize openings 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, a special figure starting winning prize memory display for displaying the number of starting memories stored as starting memories by winning the special figure starting winning prize Vessel 121,
Ordinary symbol display device 1 that performs auxiliary games using variable display
22, the universal figure starting memory indicator 12 for storing the number of game balls passing through the universal figure starting gate up to a predetermined number (for example, a maximum of four)
3. Decorative lamps 124 and 12 that enhance the effect of game play
5. A hitting ball direction changing member 126 called a windmill that gives randomness to the flow of hitting balls and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided.

Although not particularly limited, in this embodiment, all the winning openings 103 to 103 provided in the game board 100
Corresponding to each of 111, a winning sensor including a micro switch or a non-contact type sensor is provided to detect a ball winning there. That is, special figure start winning a prize 1
The special figure starting sensor SS1 is arranged inside 03, the figure starting gates SS2 and SS3 are arranged at the general figure starting gates 104 and 105, and the count sensor SS5 and the continuous winning sensor SS4, general Winning hole 107-
Inside the 111, winning sensors SS6 to SS10 are arranged. When a game ball wins these prize holes, a prize ball detection signal is sent from the prize hole sensors SS1, SS4 to SS10 to the game control device 200 described later, and the number of prize balls is sent from the game control device 200 to the discharge control device 300. Data is transmitted and prize balls are ejected by the ball ejecting device.

Here, the universal figure starting gates 104 and 10 are provided.
When the passing ball to 5 is detected by the universal figure starting sensors SS2 and SS3, the normal pattern display 122 is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and in the meantime, the universal figure starting gate 10 is further provided.
When a passing sphere to 4,105 occurs, the number of spheres is stored, and the universal figure starting prize winning memory indicator 123 is stored according to the stored number.
Is lit. Then, when the variable display of the ordinary symbol display device 122 is stopped and the displayed content becomes a predetermined mode, the special figure starting winning port 103 made of the ordinary electric auditors is opened.

When a game ball wins the opened special drawing start winning opening 103 or the special drawing starting winning opening 103 in the closed state, the special symbol display 102 is variably displayed for a predetermined period of time, and further special characters are displayed in the meantime. When a winning ball is generated in the starting winning opening 103, the number of balls is stored, and the special figure starting winning memory display 121 is turned on according to the stored number.

Then, after determining the random number value extracted in association with the winning in the special start winning port 103, in order to derive the stop symbol corresponding to the determination result, the variable display on the special symbol display 102. Is started, and after a predetermined time has passed, the variable display is ended to stop at the stop symbol.

At this time, before ending the variable display, the special symbol display device 102 executes a goal achievement type animation game that can be executed on a plurality of stages. This animation game can have, for example, a sport (golf in this embodiment) as a motif,
Whether or not the purpose is achieved (in the animation game of golf, the ball finally enters the cup) is determined by the random number value extracted in association with the winning of the special starting winning opening 103 (that is, the variable display game). Result)). That is, when the result of the variable display game is a hit, the objective is achieved in the animation game, and when the result of the variable display game is a loss, a display in which the objective is not achieved in the animation game is displayed.

Thereby, the variable display game and the animation game can be more strongly associated with each other, and the symbols displayed by the variable display game are displayed in addition to the function of forming a combination for determining a big hit. It is possible to influence the result of the animation game depending on the type, and it is possible to provide a novel game content in which the type of the symbol itself is related to the result of the variable display game. The details of the animation game and the manner of association with the variable display game will be described later.

Next, when the determination result related to the variable display is a hit upon completion of the variable display,
The variable winning device 106 is opened for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of winning balls is reached.

Further, a general prize area and a continuous prize area are provided in the variable prize device 106, and the opening operation of the variable prize device 106 is predetermined on condition that a game ball has been won in the continuous prize area. It is repeated up to the number of times.

The above-mentioned control of the progress of the game on the game board 100 and the generation of the random numbers used in the game control are performed by the game control device 200 executing a series of programs. Further, the variable display control in the special symbol display device 102, the animation display control of the animation game, and the stage selection control referred to in the video game are the display control device (display control means, animation) provided separately from the game control device 200. Display control means, selection control means) 400 is performed according to a command from the game control device 200.

Here, based on FIG. 2, the game control device 2
00 and the display control device 400 will be described. Figure 2
It is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a game control device 200 and a display control device 400. As shown in FIG. 2, the game control device 200 is a one-chip microcomputer (broadly defined CPU) in the form of a semiconductor integrated circuit that performs accessory control necessary for a game.
A gaming microcomputer 211, a clock generation circuit (oscillator) 212 that obtains a clock signal of a predetermined frequency by dividing an oscillation signal of a crystal oscillator, and an input interface 213 that receives signals from various sensors.
And an output interface 214 that outputs a drive signal to a drive unit such as a solenoid and a control signal to another control device.

The above-mentioned gaming microcomputer 211
Is a central processing unit (CPU) as arithmetic control means
Further, a ROM (read only memory) and a RAM (random access memory) as storage means, an interrupt control circuit (not shown), etc. are built in, and it is manufactured as an IC for so-called amuse chips. The program and award ball number data necessary for the game progress control performed by the CPU are RO
It is stored in M.

In the game control device 200, a signal from the prize ball detection sensor 304 in the prize ball discharge channel, the special figure start sensor SS1 in the special figure start winning opening 103, the universal figure, via the input interface 213. Universal figure starting sensors SS2 and SS3 in the starting gates 104 and 105, the variable winning device 106
Continuation sensor SS4 corresponding to the continuous winning area, count sensor SS5 corresponding to the general winning area, general winning opening 1
The detection signals from the winning opening sensors SS6 to SS10 in 07 to 111 are input.

On the other hand, from the game control device 200 through the output interface 214, the normal symbol display device 12
2 display drive signal, drive signal of the ordinary electric solenoid 315 for opening and closing the ordinary electric accessory, display control device 40
A data signal for 0, a drive signal for an attacker solenoid (big winning opening solenoid) 314 for driving the special winning opening of the variable winning device 106, a data signal for the discharge control device 300, the decoration control device 500, and the sound control device 600,
Board external terminal (data output terminal) 31 for transmitting data such as a big hit to a management device of an amusement store (not shown)
2 and the like are output.

The display control device 400 is a control microcomputer (CPU) 421, an interface circuit 422 with the game control device 200, a read only memory (ROM) 42 for storing control programs and fixed data.
3. Random access memory (RAM) 424 that provides a work area for the control CPU 421 and stores data and display data sent from the game control device 200,
Image display controller (VDC) 425 for driving the variable display device (special symbol display) 102, font ROM 426 storing image data to be displayed, γ correction circuit 427 for display correction, RAM 424 to image display controller 425 Controller (DMAC) for DMA (direct memory access) transfer
428, a clock generation circuit (oscillator) 42 that obtains a clock signal of a predetermined frequency by dividing the oscillation signal of the crystal oscillator
9 and so on.

Control CPU 421 of display control device 400
The display control information such as the variable display command, the stop symbol data, and the stop command is input from the game control device 200 via the interface 422. When the display control information is input from the game control device 200, a reception interrupt is applied to the control CPU 421 from the interface 422, and in response to this, the control CPU 421 stores the reception data (display control information) in the buffer area of the RAM 424. To do. Then, the control CPU 421 analyzes the received data, determines the effect pattern (collection of continuous display symbol data) and the variable display time to be variably displayed based on the variable display command, for example, a code indicating the symbol to be displayed, A command such as a display position and scroll is generated and stored in the RAM 424. Then, the above-mentioned production pattern is RO in the form of a table associated with the variable time data.
It is stored in advance in M423. In addition to the symbols in the variable display game, moving image data (or still image data) that provides a plurality of stages in the animation game is stored in the ROM 423 in association with the difficulty level (reliability of reach in the variable display game). ing. Specific aspects of each stage will be described later.

The image display controller 425 internally stores the data group corresponding to the above-mentioned effect pattern transferred from the RAM 424 by the DMA controller 428 in the internal RA.
Read into M and expand. Specifically, the character font data stored in the font ROM 426 is read according to the code indicating the design, and the image data to be displayed as the identification information for the special figure game is displayed according to the display position data and the command. It is stored in the display image storage area of the internal RAM in association with

Thereafter, the image display controller 425
The display image data is read from the display image storage area of the built-in RAM and sequentially sent to the γ correction circuit 427 to form a display drive signal for the special symbol display device 102. At this time, the scroll for the variable display is performed by the image display controller 425 according to the command and the parameter such as the scroll speed.
Is performed by changing the start position of the image data to be displayed by the address calculation.

The image display controller 425 also sends a vertical synchronizing signal V-SYNC and a horizontal synchronizing signal H-SYNC to the display device 102. The γ correction circuit 427 corrects the non-linear characteristic of the illuminance with respect to the signal voltage of the display device, and the display device 1
The display illuminance of 02 is adjusted.

Also, with respect to each stage in the animation game, the golf ball is displayed as a moving or rolling moving image by the display control substantially similar to the design. As a result, the variable display game and the animation game are displayed on the screen of the display device 102.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 3 to 15, the details of the animation game and the manner of association with the variable display game will be described. 3 to 6 are explanatory views of an embodiment in which an animation game is included in the variable display game. In the present embodiment, a game with a golf motif is played as an example of an animation game.

First, FIG. 3A shows a state in which the reach state has occurred in the variable display game. That is, the same symbol “6” is stopped and displayed on the left symbol and the middle symbol, and the right symbol is in a state of continuing variable display.

Next, in FIG. 3B, an animation game using the form of the middle symbol "6" which is one of the reach symbols is started. That is, the middle symbol in (a) is enlarged and displayed, and the left symbol "6" and the changing right symbol are reduced and displayed as an animation, and the enlarged middle symbol is imitated in the form of "6". Golf course C6
Display as. The golf course C6 has a fairway, a green (G), a bunker (S), a pond (P), a tree (T), a computer graphic (CG), and the like.
A cup (H), a flag (F), etc. are drawn.

In this embodiment, the case where the middle symbol is "6" is shown, but the symbols are numbers "1" to "9" and alphabetical characters "P", "A", "R". Is used, and golf course C corresponding to each design
1 to C12 are prepared (a golf course C1 with a number "1" in FIG. 13A, a golf course C2 with a number "2" in (B), and a golf course C12 with an alphabetic character "R" in (C). Exemplify).

Further, the golf courses C1 to C12 each have a landscape imitating the shape of each pattern, like "6" in FIG. 3, and the shape of the fairway and the arrangement of obstacles (bunker, pond, tree, etc.). Is displayed as a course in which the ease with which the ball B enters the cup H (difficulty of achieving the purpose) is different. That is, for example, the stage of the animation game is divided into three ranks of "easy course", "a little difficult course", and "difficult course", and the difficulty level thereof finally causes a big hit in the variable display game. It is possible to reflect the probability of whether or not (reliability of big hit occurrence). For example, if there is a high probability that a big hit will eventually occur, play an animation game that corresponds to the "easy course" stage, and if the probability is intermediate, play an animation game that corresponds to the "slightly difficult course" stage. If the probability is low, an animation game corresponding to the “difficult course” stage is played. As a result, the player can predict the final result of the variable display game to some extent from the difficulty level of the golf course in which the animation game is played and the progress status of the game, thereby enhancing the thrill and expectation. The golf course C6 in this embodiment is
From the form, it belongs to the stage of the "a little difficult course" with the above-mentioned degree of difficulty.

Following the display of the golf course C6 in FIG. 3 (b), the golfer character 10 appears in FIG. 3 (c), and an animation display for making a tee shot is displayed. The position of the tee may be changed every time the reach is generated. Further, when the reach symbol is enlarged and displayed in FIG. 3B, only the tee ground may be enlarged and displayed instead of the entire view of the golf course C6. As a result of this tee shot, if the ball B enters the pond P or the bunker S, or becomes OB and does not turn on the green, the reach is lost and the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the right symbol. As a result, it is possible to produce a more thrilling feeling than when the lost design is displayed immediately only in the variable display game, and it is possible to diversify the reach expression.

When the effect display of FIG. 3 (c) is completed, FIG.
At (d), the state where the ball B is turned on to the green G is displayed. Reach is continued in this state. Next, in FIG. 4 (e), is faded in to the enlarged display on the green G, and an animation display of the putting motion of the ball B by the character 10 is performed. In FIG. 4 (d), the ball B rolls by putting. Animation is displayed.

Next, in FIG. 5 (g), an animation display of the state in which the ball B is cup-in is performed, the big hit in the variable display game is confirmed, and "6" is stopped and displayed on the right symbol.

Then, in FIG. 5 (h), an animation display is performed in which the entire view of the golf course C6 is faded out again, and in FIG. 5 (i), the hit display "6", "6" and "6" in the variable display game are displayed. Temporary stop display of 6 "and" 6 "doublet is performed.

Next, in FIG. 6 (j), the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are all changed again, and in FIG. 6 (k), for example, "7", "7" are set as the final jackpot symbols that have been determined in advance. ，
"7" is displayed as a doublet, and the player is visually informed that the jackpot is a big hit.

As described above, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG.
3 (b) of the variable display games of FIG. 6 (k)
An animation game is included between FIG. 5 (h) and FIG. 5 (h), and since the animation game related to the reach pattern displayed as the intermediate result of the variable display game is executed, the two types of games are related to each other. As a result, the production when the reach occurs is diversified, and the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

As described above, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG.
And as shown in FIG. 3B, for example, the stage is set to one of the symbols that have generated the reach, and the animation game is played while the other symbols are displayed. That is, the display control device 400 executes the variable display game by variably displaying a plurality of symbols on each of the plurality of display units formed on the variable display device 102, and a predetermined number of the plurality of display units are displayed. When the pattern displayed on the display section of the display unit forms a reach display mode capable of forming a predetermined special display mode, the reach display is changed on the remaining display units, and the display control as the animation display control means is performed. The device 400 sets the stage selected by the display control device 400 as the selection control means to a part of the symbols forming the reach display mode. Further, the display control device 400 as the animation display control means enlarges and displays a part of the symbols forming the reach display mode, and sets the stage to the enlarged and displayed symbol itself. As a result, the occurrence of reach in the variable display game and the type of reach pattern are related to the animation game,
It is possible to further enhance the interest.

It is also possible to display each symbol in a mode in which the stage is not normally set and to set the stage to the displayed symbol (reach symbol) when the reach occurs. That is, the display control device 400 as the animation display control means sets the predetermined stage to the predetermined symbol itself displayed on the variable display device (special symbol display) 102 according to the progress of the variable display game. Good. Further, the display control device 400 as the animation display control means may set a predetermined stage on the reach symbol itself displayed on the variable display device 102 as an intermediate result of the variable display game. As a result, the display control can be simplified, and since the stage is set at the time when the player pays attention, the interest can be more effectively enhanced.

In addition, in the present embodiment, FIGS.
As in (k), the special display mode displayed when the animation game on the stage set to the reach pattern results in the achievement of the purpose is set as the temporary special display mode (6, 6, 6). , The real special display mode (7,
The function to switch to 7, 7) is provided. That is, the display control device 400 as the display control means
Relates to that the result of the animation game by the display control device 400 as the animation display control means is the result showing the achievement of the purpose, and displays a predetermined number of symbols so as to form a predetermined special display mode. At the same time, after the displayed predetermined number of symbols are re-variably displayed, a predetermined number of symbols forming another special display mode is displayed, and the type of the special display mode can be changed again. The display control means (display control device 400) is provided. Thus, when displaying the special display mode, the symbols forming the reach display mode are changed, regardless of the type of the predetermined number of symbols forming the predetermined final special display mode. It can be freely selected according to the result of the display game. That is, even if the final special display mode is decided by the design with the stage having the high difficulty level, the reach display mode can be formed by the design of the stage with the low difficulty level, and the reach forming mode is formed. It becomes possible to make the relation between the difficulty level and the difficulty level of the animation game achieved.

Next, a display example of the initial screen (display screen of the golf course) having different difficulty levels in the animation game will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.

FIG. 7A shows a state in which the reach state has occurred in the variable display game. That is, the same symbol “6” is stopped and displayed on the left symbol and the middle symbol, and the right symbol is in a state of continuing variable display.

FIGS. 7A to 8E exemplify initial screens in the animation game switched from FIG. 7A. FIG. 7A is the same as the golf course C6 shown in FIG. 3B, and is displayed as a golf course having a medium degree of difficulty (that is, the probability that the ball will eventually be cupped in). FIG. 7C is a display example of the golf course C6a in which the green G is smaller than the golf course C6, the bunker S and the pond P are large, and the number of trees is large and the difficulty level is high. FIG. 8D is a display example of the golf course C6b in which the green G is larger than the golf course C6 and the bunker S and the pond P are small and the difficulty level is low.

FIG. 8E shows an example in which the outer shape of the golf course C6c is deformed or the arrangement of the green G, the cup H, the bunker S, the pond P, etc. is changed according to the degree of difficulty. There is.

The golf courses C6, C6a to C6c having different degrees of difficulty as described above are selected in correspondence with the probability of a big hit in the variable display game. As a result, even with the same middle pattern (reach pattern) "6", it is possible to produce a thrilling feeling or an expectation of whether or not to be a big hit, depending on the difference in the golf course in the animation game. It should be noted that the progress of the animation game and the variable display game from FIG. 7A to FIG. 8E is based on the above-mentioned FIG. 3C to FIG. 6K. Further, as described above, as the middle symbol (reach symbol), other than "6", "1" to
Numbers up to "9" and alphabetic characters "P", "A", "R" are used, golf courses C1 to C12 corresponding to the respective designs are prepared, and a design of "6" is given for each course. Similar to the case, display patterns with different degrees of difficulty are prepared.

Thus, by setting different stages for the same symbol (middle symbol), it is possible to change the stage for the same symbol according to the result of the variable display game. In this case, the display control device 400 as the animation display control means can set different stages for the same symbol, and by changing the stage to be set for the symbol displayed on the variable display device 102. , It is possible to change the difficulty level of achieving the purpose of the animation game performed based on the displayed pattern. As a result, a large number of combinations of a plurality of symbols and a plurality of types of stages are possible, and the animation game can be made more versatile and the interest can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8E, the degree of difficulty of the stage may be changed by deforming one symbol. In this case, the display control device 400 as the display control means, for a predetermined symbol displayed on the variable display device 102, a deformable symbol display control means (display control) which can be deformed in a state where the distinguishability of the symbol is maintained. Means 400), by the symbol deformation by the symbol deformation display control means,
The result of the animation game performed on the stage set by the animation display control means for the design changes the difficulty level for achieving the purpose. This makes it possible to play a variety of interesting and interesting animation games.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the difficulty level L of the stage of the golf course may be displayed and notified. In this case, the value of the degree of difficulty is, for example, 12 levels of 1 to 12 (see FIG. 10A), and the number of symbols (the numbers from “1” to “9” and “P”, “A”,
It can be a relative value corresponding to 12 types of “R” alphabetic characters). That is, the animation display control means performs notification (display of the difficulty level L) on the stage selected by the selection control means regarding the difficulty level at which the result of the animation game achieves the purpose (ball-in of the ball B). You may make it include a notification means.
Further, the notification means may perform the notification regarding the difficulty level based on the order of the difficulty levels set in the plurality of stages. Accordingly, when the animation game is played, the player can immediately recognize whether the selected stage has a high difficulty level or a low difficulty level.

The degree of difficulty of the stage of the golf course is 1 → 2 → 3 → ・ ・ ・ 9 → P → A for the reach pattern.
In the case of increasing in the order of → R, the stage selection rate of the golf course corresponding to each symbol can be set in advance as shown in FIG. 10, for example. In FIG. 10, (a) shows each reach symbol (“1” to “9” and “P”, “A”, when the result of the variable display game is lost).
Each selection rate (%) of “R”) is shown, and the higher the difficulty level (“R” side), the higher the selection rate is set. Further, FIG. 10B shows each selection rate (%) of each reach symbol when the result of the variable display game is a win,
The lower the difficulty level (the “1” side), the higher the selection rate is set.

As described above, the display control device 400 as the selection control means performs the above selection control based on the result of the variable display game which is predetermined in association with the execution of the variable display game. As a result, a variety of animation games can be played by a plurality of stages in which the degree of difficulty in achieving the objective of the animation game is different, and the interest can be improved. Further, since the difficulty level of the stage is determined according to the result of the variable display game by the selection control of the display control device 400 as the selection control means, for example, when the stage with a low difficulty level is selected, It is easy to hit the variable display game, and conversely, when a difficult stage is selected, it is difficult to hit the variable display game. It is possible to improve the credibility of the difficulty level of the selected stage and improve the player's expectation.

Further, the display control device 400 as the animation display control means sets a plurality of stages in a mode in which the degree of difficulty of achieving the purpose is made to correspond to each of the plurality of symbols, and as a selection control means. Display control device 400
In accordance with the selection of the stage by, the symbol corresponding to the stage is displayed on the variable display device 102 as the variable display means as an intermediate result of the variable display game. As a result, the variable display game and the animation game can be more strongly associated with each other, and the symbols displayed by the variable display game are not limited to the function of forming a combination that determines the jackpot, but also the type of the displayed symbol. Depending on it will also affect the result of the animation game,
It is possible to provide a novel game content in which the symbol type itself is related to the result of the variable display game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the stage of the animation game (golf course C) is performed with respect to the symbol once displayed by the reach variation display (middle symbol which is out of alignment).
, C2 ...) may be set and the animation display at the time of reach may be performed on the stage. That is,
As shown in FIG. 11 (a), the left symbol and the right symbol are “7”.
Is stopped (forms a reach display mode), and from the state in which the reach variation display of the middle symbol is performed, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), “6” (symbol that becomes a loss) is temporarily stopped and displayed as the middle symbol. Then, here, the golf course C6 is caused to appear on the basis of the middle symbol "6", and the above-described FIGS.
When an animation game as shown in (g) is executed and the ball is cup-in, the middle symbol is switched to "7" to change to a big hit of "7", "7", "7". As a result, even if the reach loses once, the animation game is played in relation to the lost design,
It is possible to make the game contents with high expectations.

In this case, the display control means performs the variable display game by variably displaying a plurality of symbols on each of the plurality of display portions formed on the variable display device, thereby performing a variable display game. In the case of forming a reach display mode (reach pattern) in which the symbols displayed on the predetermined number of display units can form a predetermined special display mode (big hit pattern),
Reach variation display on the remaining display,
The animation display control means sets a predetermined stage for the symbol temporarily displayed on the display unit on which the reach variation display is performed, and plays the reach-time animation game on the set stage. As a result, the occurrence of the reach in the variable display game and the type of the reach symbol are related to the animation game, and the interest can be further improved. Further, if the stage (golf course C1, C2, ...) Is determined by the type of symbol that is temporarily displayed during the reach, the difficulty level of achieving the purpose of the animation game is determined according to the type of symbol that is temporarily displayed. It will be changed, and it is possible to make a novel game content in which the player also pays attention to the type of this symbol.

That is, the display control device 400 as the display control means executes the variable display game by variably displaying a plurality of symbols on each of the plurality of display portions formed on the variable display device 102. When a reach display mode (reach pattern) in which the symbols displayed on a predetermined number of the display units among the plurality of display units can form a predetermined special display mode (big hit pattern), the remaining display units are displayed. A function for performing reach variation display, and further displaying a symbol that cannot form the special display mode once in the display section where the reach variation display is performed, and then performing a revariation display to display the final symbol In accordance with the selection of the stage by the display control device 400 as the selection control means, the symbol corresponding to the stage is once displayed in the reach variation display. To. Further, the selection control means selects, for a plurality of symbols for which the stage is set in advance, a symbol to be displayed once according to the probability (expectancy) that the special display mode is established. That is, when the reach is a big hit, the symbols that are once displayed are of low difficulty (for example,
"1") is performed so that the selection control is likely to occur, and in the case of the reach which is out of alignment, the selection control is performed so that the symbol once displayed is likely to become a symbol having a high degree of difficulty (for example, "R"). As a result, the occurrence of the reach in the variable display game and the type of the reach symbol are related to the animation game, and the interest can be further improved. In addition, the difficulty level of achieving the purpose of the animation game changes depending on the type of symbol that is once displayed, and the game content can be made novel so that the player pays attention to this type of symbol as well.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, one stage (golf course C1, C2, ...) May be set using a plurality of symbols forming a reach display mode. That is, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), in the reach state in which “6” is stopped and displayed on the left symbol and the middle symbol and the right symbol is variably displayed, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), continuous golf is performed. The courses C6A and C6B appear, the two patterns are integrated and one course is displayed, and the above-mentioned FIG. 3 (c) is displayed.
~ The animation game as shown in Fig. 5 (g) is executed. In this case, the display control means performs a variable display game by variably displaying a plurality of symbols on each of the plurality of display units formed on the variable display device, and a predetermined one of the plurality of display units is displayed. In the case of forming a reach display mode (reach pattern) in which the symbols displayed on the plurality of display units can form a predetermined special display mode (big hit pattern),
Reach variation display on the remaining display,
The animation display control means can set one stage using a plurality of symbols forming the reach display mode, and can perform an animation game at the time of reach on the set stage. As a result, the occurrence of the reach in the variable display game and the type of the reach symbol are related to the animation game, and the interest can be further improved. In addition, the stage is formed with a plurality of symbols instead of a single symbol, which makes it possible to play a more versatile and entertaining animation game.

Although the invention made by the present inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiments, the embodiments disclosed in the present specification are exemplifications in all respects and are limited to the disclosed technology. It should not be considered a thing. That is, the technical scope of the present invention should not be limitedly interpreted based on the description in the above embodiment, but should be interpreted according to the description of the claims, and the description of the claims All modifications within the scope of the claims and technology equivalent to the technology are included.

For example, the golf course as a stage of the animation game is not limited to a flat golf course, and the golf course shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, the bird's-eye view may be displayed three-dimensionally.

Further, the motif of the animation game is not limited to golf in this embodiment. For example, a billiard is used as a subject to form a pocket at a predetermined portion in the design so as to form a billiard table having the design. You may In this case, the degree of difficulty in achieving the object can be made different by different cushions and the like depending on the shape of the design. Alternatively, a car race may be used as a subject, and the course may be set using the outer periphery of the design. In that case, the object can be achieved by, for example, making one round (or a predetermined round of more) on the outer circumference of the symbol.

Further, the motif of the animation game is not limited to sports. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, when a treasure hunt game is performed in an island-shaped field imitating a pattern form, and a "treasure" is found within a predetermined time. It may be possible to achieve the purpose.

Further, it is also possible to display each symbol in a mode in which an animation game is not normally set and to set the stage to the symbol (reach symbol) displayed when the reach occurs.

Further, the reach variation display (variation display of the right symbol) may be stopped each time a reach occurs and the character makes one stroke. For example, if the ball hit keeps the fairway, after temporarily stopping the lost design,
It is changed again, and the animation moves to the next stroke. On the other hand, the ball has come out of the design (O
In the case of B), when it goes out, the disengagement symbol is stopped, and the game of this time is ended. Therefore, the change is not performed again. Do the same for ponds and bunkers. After cup-in, the winning symbol is displayed as a stop. Also, PAR
When the cup is not inserted in (for example, 4 strokes), the symbol may come off and the symbol may be stopped at that point.

Further, the degree of difficulty of achieving the purpose of each symbol may be made different by providing the number of strokes to be PAR for each symbol. For example, the number of strokes that is likely to become PAR may be set for the symbol "1", and the number of strokes that is difficult to become PAR may be set for the symbol "R".

The animation game may be used for the jackpot symbol re-lottery function. For example, after displaying the jackpot design by the normal design (non-probability variation design) once,
Set the golf course to the jackpot design, play an animation game on the golf course, and if the animation game achieves the purpose (cup-in), change from the jackpot design with the normal design to the jackpot design with the probability variation design. it can. In this case, is set by using the three symbols forming the jackpot symbol. The gaming machine, when the symbols displayed on each of the plurality of display units formed on the variable display device form a predetermined special display mode (big hit symbol), a special game state advantageous for the player. It is configured to occur, and when the special display mode is formed by a normal pattern, it is possible to give a normal game value, while the special display mode is formed by a specific pattern, it is normal. In addition to the game value, a specific game value can be given, and the display control means,
After the special display mode is once formed by displaying a plurality of normal symbols, each of the plurality of normal symbols is re-variably displayed and changed to a specific symbol, thereby changing to a special display mode by a plurality of specific symbols. When the special display mode change control means changes the special display mode, the animation display control means uses the plurality of normal symbols once displayed. With setting two stages, the animation game at the time of re-variation display is performed on the set stage, and when the animation game at the time of re-variation display achieves the purpose, the special display mode by the normal symbol Can be changed to a special display mode by a specific symbol. As a result, the re-lottery (re-fluctuation) for changing the type of the jackpot symbol is related to the animation game, and the interest can be further improved. In addition, the stage is formed with a plurality of symbols instead of a single symbol, which makes it possible to play a more versatile and entertaining animation game.

As a specific game value, a probability variation state in which the probability that a jackpot symbol (big hit state) is displayed on a special symbol (special symbol display device) is increased, a regular symbol (ordinary symbol display device), and a start winning a prize. Poden in the mouth (normal electric prize winning device)
Probability probability variation state with a higher probability of hitting the universal figure, a state in which the opening time of the universal network when the universal figure hits is longer than usual, and the variation display time of the universal figure is shorter than usual In general, there is a time saving state in which the number of hits per unit time is increased.

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The present invention is provided with at least variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols and display control means for performing display control of a variable display game with a plurality of symbols based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition. In the gaming machine, the display control means includes animation display control means for displaying an animation game consisting of a plurality of stages based on a predetermined theme on the variable display means in association with the variable display game. Since the display control means displays any stage of the animation game divided according to the predetermined difficulty level in association with the symbol used in the variable display game, the variable display game with a plurality of symbols And an animation game that can be executed on multiple stages is performed by the variable display means, It indicates that there is an effect that can be diversified enhance the interest of the game. In addition, by executing the animation game in the stages divided according to the predetermined difficulty level, it is possible to provide a novel game content which has never existed before. Further, since the variable display game and the animation game are associated with each other, the sense of unity between the two types of games can be enhanced, and the game contents can be made more interesting. Further, since the display screen of the variable display means can be used efficiently and the contents of the two kinds of games can be recognized by the player in an easy-to-understand manner, the display contents become messy like a conventional character appearance. Can be prevented.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

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

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of an embodiment in which a variable display game includes an animation game.

FIG. 4 is a continuation of the explanatory view of the embodiment in which the variable display game includes the animation game.

FIG. 5 is a continuation of the explanatory diagram of the embodiment in which the variable display game includes the animation game.

FIG. 6 is a continuation of the explanatory diagram of the embodiment in which the variable display game includes the animation game.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a display example of an initial screen (golf course display screen) having different degrees of difficulty in the animation game.

FIG. 8 is a continuation of an explanatory diagram of a display example of an initial screen (a golf course display screen) having different degrees of difficulty in the animation game.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a case where a difficulty level L of a golf course stage is displayed and notified in an animation game.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a relationship between a reach symbol and a selection rate.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of animation display at the time of reach.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a case where one stage is set using a plurality of symbols forming a reach display mode.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stage of a golf course that imitates a symbol used in an animation game.

FIG. 14 is a three-dimensional bird's-eye view of a golf course stage imitating a design used in an animation game.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an island-shaped stage imitating a pattern used in an animation game.

[Explanation of symbols]

100 game board 101 guide rail 102 special symbol display device (variable display device) 103 special figure starting winning a prize port 104, 105 universal figure starting gate 106 variable winning a prize device 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 general winning a prize 121 special figure starting prize Memory display 122 Ordinary symbol display 123 General figure start winning prize memory display 124, 125 Decorative lamp 126 Hitting ball direction conversion member 200 Game control device 211 Game microcomputer 212 Clock generation circuit 213 Input interface 214 Output interface 220 Emission control device 240 Decoration control device 250 Sound control device 304 Award ball detector 314 Attacker solenoid 315 Normal electric accessory driving solenoid 400 Display control device (display control means, animation display control means, selection control means) 421 Display control ma Black computer 422 Interface circuit 423 Read only memory 424 Random access memory 425 Image display controller 426 Font ROM 427 γ correction circuit 428 DMA controller 429 Clock generation circuit 700 Display area C1 to C12 Golf course L as stage of animation game Show stage difficulty

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine comprising at least a variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols and a display control means for performing display control of a variable display game with a plurality of symbols based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition. The display control means includes an animation display control means for displaying an animation game consisting of a plurality of stages based on a predetermined theme on the variable display means in association with the variable display game, and the animation display control means is A game machine characterized in that any stage of an animation game divided according to a predetermined difficulty level is displayed in association with a symbol used in the variable display game. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the animation display control means performs animation display with a theme of a predetermined sport on each stage. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the animation display control means is adapted to incorporate a form of a symbol for the variable display game into a stage of the animation game. 4. The animation display control means is capable of setting a plurality of stages having different degrees of difficulty in achieving an object of an animation game, and selects one of them at a predetermined selection rate based on a predetermined condition. A selection control means for controlling the selection display means, wherein the selection control means performs selection control of the stage based on a result of the variable display game which is predetermined in association with execution of the variable display game. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is characterized. 5. The animation display control means sets a plurality of stages in a mode in which the degree of difficulty of achieving the purpose is made to correspond to each of the plurality of symbols, and the selection of the stage by the selection control means. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein a symbol corresponding to the symbol is displayed on the variable display means as an intermediate result of the variable display game. 6. According to the selection of the stage by the selection control means, a symbol corresponding to the stage is displayed on the variable display means as a reach symbol of the variable display game. The gaming machine described in 5.