JP2003033502A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which further enhances expectations felt by players for the development to the states advantageous for the players while carrying out performances easily understandable for the players at a visible display part. SOLUTION: Characters corresponding to figures a to j are displayed on a cloud 41 making a game display area 40 shown on the visible display part H are displayed as a performance for the ready for win state. With the displaying of a letter of 'first round (IN2)', the characters start a specified game (e.g. that called who can sit) in the game display area 40. After a specified time passes, a hole is made in the cloud 41 to delete a loser character from the game display area 40. Thereafter, the winners execute the specified game repeatedly and a figure corresponding to the character left to the end is derived as the one to be shown on the visible display part H.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a symbol display means provided with a visible display section capable of displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, is provided with a symbol display means provided with a visible display section capable of displaying a plurality of symbols in a variable manner. As a concrete example thereof, there is known a symbol display means capable of displaying numerical symbols and character symbols (or pictorial symbols) in three columns on a liquid crystal screen. Then, in a pachinko machine equipped with such a symbol display means, various states can be recognized from the aspect of the combination of symbols displayed on the visible display section.

For example, when two specific columns of symbols are displayed as the same symbol on the visible display section, the reach state can be recognized from the mode of combination of the symbols. Furthermore, when three columns of symbols are displayed on the visible display unit as the same symbol, the big hit state can be recognized from the mode of combination of the symbols.

By the way, in the conventional pachinko machine, various effects (variation patterns) are carried out when displaying the symbols on the visible display portion, thereby enhancing the game effect given to the player. For example, as such an effect, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 8-11
No. 7407 (hereinafter, referred to as "first conventional effect").
And the effect shown in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-99257 (hereinafter, "second conventional effect") is known.

First, in the first conventional effect, when a reach state is generated, a symbol disc displaying all the symbols is displayed on the visible display portion, and a symbol is selected from the symbol disc by a hit arrow. Has become. That is, in the first conventional effect, an effect of selecting a symbol by a kind of roulette game is performed.

On the other hand, in the second conventional effect, characters (for example, a challenger character and a champion character) are displayed on the visible display portion due to the occurrence of the reach state,
When a predetermined character (challenge character) wins, a big hit state is set. That is, in the second conventional effect, an effect of determining whether or not a big hit state occurs by a kind of fighting game (boxing) is performed.

[0007]

However, since the first conventional effect is an effect mode in which one symbol is selected from all symbols based on the roulette game, the player selects an expected symbol. I could only get the expectation of whether or not it would be done. Further, in the second conventional production, since the big hit state is generated by the win or loss of the fighting game, the player can only obtain the expectation that his character wins or loses. Furthermore, in the second conventional effect, since the game is played by a third-party character that has nothing to do with the symbol displayed on the visual display unit, it is difficult to understand the effect content.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and an object thereof is to provide an effect which is easy for the player to understand on the visible display portion, and is advantageous to the player. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of further increasing the expectation of developing into a state where

[0009]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is provided with a pattern display means provided with a visible display portion capable of displaying a plurality of kinds of symbols in a variable manner. , In a gaming machine in which a game is played in association with a combination of symbols displayed in a distinguishable manner on the visible display unit,
Each of the symbols, or a character corresponding to each of the symbols is displayed on the visible display unit, and each of the symbols or a predetermined game performed using the character,
The gist is that the control means for controlling the symbol display means is provided so as to derive the symbol that constitutes the aspect of the combination of the symbols displayed on the visible display unit.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the control means, depending on the game, a single symbol or character, or a plurality of symbols or characters sequentially or simultaneously. The gist is to control the symbol display means so as to disappear from the game display area.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the control means controls the symbols or characters displayed to the end in the game display area by the game. The gist is to control the symbol display means so as to derive the aspect of the symbol combination using the corresponding symbols.

According to a fourth aspect of the invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the control means is for the symbols or the characters to determine the outcome. The gist is to control the symbol display means so as to play a game.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the game machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the control means has the visible display portion in which the game display area is formed. After switching to the screen, the gist is to control the symbol display means so as to play the game on the screen.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the control means displays the symbol so that the game is played in the reach state. The point is to control the means.

[0015]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as "pachinko machine"), which is a type of the present invention, will be described with reference to FIGS.

As shown schematically in FIG. 1, in a pachinko machine 10, a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is opened / closed / removed on the front side of the opening of an outer frame 11 forming the outer frame of the machine body. It is freely assembled. And, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a game board 13 arranged inside the machine.
A front frame 14 having a glass frame for see-through protection and an upper bowl 15 are assembled and aligned so as to be openable and closable in a sideways open state. Further, at the bottom of the middle frame 12, a lower bowl plate 16,
A hitting ball launching device 17 and the like are attached. Further, a symbol display device 18 as a symbol display means for playing a symbol combination game by varying the symbols is arranged in the approximate center of the game area of the game board 13.

Here, a specific structure of the symbol display device 18 will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol display device 1
8 is provided with a visible display portion H as a notifying means composed of a liquid crystal screen, and the visible display portion H has a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) of first columns as shown in FIG. Pattern 1
9, the second symbol 20 and the third symbol 21 are displayed for each row. In addition, "display" means that the symbol is stopped in a state in which the player can identify the symbol on the visible display portion H, and "stop" is a temporarily stopped state called so-called fluctuation fluctuation. And any state of the fixed stop state in which it is completely stopped is included.

Further, the first to third symbols 19 to 21 in the present embodiment are, as shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of types (10 types) of character symbols a to j (hereinafter, "symbol a", "symbol b").・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ “Design j”)). More specifically, the "pattern a" is a design of "Kaze no Ko", the "pattern b" is a design of "Fukami where the wind is grown", and a "pattern c".
Is the design of "water child", "design d" is the design of "water god grown water child", "design e" is the design of "thunder child", and "design f" is "the growth of thunder child""Design of Raijin", "design g" is design of "fire child", "design h" is design of "fire god grown fire child", "design i" is design of "iwanoko", "Design j" is composed of the designs of "Iwagami, a grown up rocker". Then, in the visible display portion H, the first to
Different symbols can be displayed for each row as the third symbols 19 to 21.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the first to third
Of the 10 types of symbols that can be displayed as symbols 19 to 21, 5 symbols of “symbol b”, “symbol d”, “symbol f”, “symbol h”, and “symbol j” are the next symbols after the jackpot state ends. It has become a specific symbol (so-called probability variation symbol) in which the jackpot probability is high until the big hit state starts. In addition, "probability change"
The term "probability fluctuation" means that the jackpot probability during normal operation is, for example, 31/55 of the pachinko machine 10, until the next jackpot state starts after the jackpot state ends with the specific symbol. During the period, the jackpot probability is, for example, 63.1.
It is changed to a high probability (that is, a state in which a big hit is easy) such as one-half.

On the other hand, for the symbols other than the specific symbols (five symbols of "symbol a", "symbol c", "symbol e", "symbol g", and "symbol i"), the jackpot probability changes after the jackpot state ends. Without normal time (when it is not a big hit state or high probability time)
It is a non-specific symbol (so-called non-probability variation symbol) that has the same low probability as. That is, after the big hit state with the specific symbol ends, the big hit probability does not change, and remains, for example, 315.5 / 1.

Then, the player recognizes any state of the big hit state, the reach state, or the outlying state from the combination mode of the first to third symbols 19 to 21 displayed on the visible display portion H. You can do it. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, when the first to third symbols 19 to 21 displayed on the visible display portion H are the same symbol (the same character (symbol d)), the combination mode The big hit state can be recognized from. Further, when the two specific rows (for example, the first symbol 19 and the third symbol 21) are the same symbol (the same character), the reach state can be recognized from the combination mode. Furthermore, the first to third symbols 19 to 21 displayed on the visible display portion H
If all are different, or the first to third symbols 19-2
If any one of the two is different, the deviated state can be recognized from the combination mode.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the game board 13
In the approximate center of the game area, a start winning port 22 is arranged below the symbol display device 18 to open and close by a solenoid (not shown). Further, the starting winning opening 22
A special winning opening 23, which is opened and closed by a solenoid (not shown), is arranged below. Therefore, the game ball hit in the game area of the game board 13 by the operation of the hitting ball launching device 17 wins in the starting winning opening 22, or based on the stored value of the number of balls reserved for starting, the symbol display device 18 Then, a symbol combination game is to be played.

Incidentally, the "memorized value of the number of balls reserved for starting" is a predetermined upper limit value (generally 4) for the number of game balls winning the starting winning port 22 while the respective symbols 19 to 21 are changing. It is the value stored within the range. When the stored value is 0 (zero), the symbol combination game is played by winning the game ball into the starting winning opening 22, and the stored value is 0.
In the case other than (zero), the symbol combination game is played based on the stored value. The stored value is incremented by 1 when the game ball is won in the starting winning port 22, and is decremented by 1 when the symbol combination game is started.

Then, as a result of the symbol combination game, when the first to third symbols 19 to 21 are displayed as the same symbol on the visible display portion H (state of FIG. 2),
The player is given a chance to win a large number of game balls by opening and closing the special winning opening 23 in a big hit state.

On the back side of the pachinko machine 10,
Main control board 24 (hereinafter,
It is called "main board". ) Is attached (indicated by a broken line in FIG. 1). Then, to the main board 24, a symbol control board (hereinafter, referred to as "symbol board") 25 as a control means for executing the symbol control on the symbol display device 18 is connected (indicated by a broken line in FIG. 1). Show.). This pattern board 25
The various control signals output from the main board 24 are input, and the symbol control of the symbol display device 18 is executed based on various control commands constituting the control signals. Then, in the visible display portion H, the first to third symbols 19 to 21 are displayed by executing the symbol combination game according to the control command.

Next, specific structures of the main board 24 and the pattern board 25 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. First, the main board 24 will be described. The main board 24 is a main CPU 26 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10.
A ROM 27 and a RAM 28 are connected to the main CPU 26. And the ROM 2
In 7, a game control program for controlling the pachinko machine 10 is stored and held. Further, in the ROM 27, big hit determination random numbers (0 to 630), big hit symbol random numbers (0 to 9), left out symbol random numbers (0 to 9), right out symbol random numbers (0 to 9), middle out symbol random numbers. (0-9) is stored and held. Further, in the ROM 27, reach determination random numbers (0 to 59) and fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers (0
To 77), and various control commands corresponding to the extracted values of the various random numbers described above are stored and held.

The "variation pattern" means the first to the third.
After the symbols 19 to 21 start to change, each of the symbols 19
21 to 21 show the operation patterns of the respective symbols 19 to 21 within a predetermined variation time for each variation pattern until the predetermined symbols are fixedly stopped. That is, the variation pattern is the symbol display device 1
This is equivalent to the effect performed in 8. For example, when the reach state is reached, a specific symbol is frame-fed, fast-forwarded, or a character other than the symbol is operated. It is shown.

The big-hit determination random number is extracted when a game ball is won in the starting winning opening 22, and it is determined whether or not a big-hit state is achieved by the extracted value. That is, the ROM 27 stores a predetermined jackpot value (for example, 7 and 373) of the jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 630) for determining the jackpot state, and the main CPU 26 extracts the jackpot value. When the hit value matches the jackpot value, the jackpot state is determined.

The big hit symbol random number is a random number for determining the symbol to be finally fixedly stopped when the big hit value is extracted from the big hit judging random number. And, 0 (zero) to 9 which is the numerical value of the big hit symbol random number is 10 described above.
Corresponds to different types of designs. Therefore, when the big hit state is determined by the extraction of the big hit determination random number, the symbol corresponding to the numerical value extracted from the big hit symbol random number is determined as the symbol to be fixedly stopped.

Further, the variation pattern distribution random number is stored in the ROM.
It is a random number for determining which variation pattern is used to vary the first to third symbols 19 to 21 out of the plurality of variation patterns stored in advance in 27. The fluctuation patterns are divided into tables for each of a plurality of states such as a big hit state, a reach state, and an out-of-range state, and the numerical values of the variation pattern distribution random numbers are distributed for each table. Therefore, the main CPU 26
For example, when the big hit state is determined by extracting the big hit determination random number, the change pattern corresponding to the numerical value of the extracted fluctuation pattern distribution random number is selected from the big hit state change pattern table.

Further, in the RAM 28, the stored value stored as the number of starting balls to be held among the game balls won in the starting winning opening 22 and the control command calculated by the main CPU 26 are stored and held. Has become.
Then, the main CPU 26, the symbol display device 1
When instructing the symbol control to 8, the control command or the like is output to the symbol substrate 25 as a control signal (8-bit signal MD0 to MD7) via the output port 29 and the output buffer 30. Further, the main CPU 26 reads the control signal constituting the control signal to the symbol board 25 in synchronization with the output timing of the control signal (INT signal) (INT).
A signal or a strobe signal) is output via the output port 29 and the output buffer 30.

Here, the control command will be briefly described. In the ROM 27 of the main board 24, the fluctuation start command for instructing the fluctuation start and the fluctuation pattern of each of the symbols 19 to 21, and each of the symbols 19 to 21. A symbol designating command instructed for each column and an all symbol stop command for definitely stopping each symbol 19 to 21 are stored and held. Then, each of these commands is selected based on the extracted values of the various random numbers. That is, a variation start command corresponding to each variation pattern is defined, and the main CPU 26 calculates the variation start command corresponding to the variation pattern selected according to the extracted value of the variation pattern distribution random number. It is like this. Further, in the first to third symbols 19 to 21, a symbol designating command corresponding to each is defined, and the main CPU 2
6 is designed to arithmetically process a symbol designating command corresponding to the symbol (character symbol) selected in accordance with the jackpot symbol random number or the extracted value of each outlier symbol random number.

Next, the main substrate 24 is the pattern substrate 25.
An example of a mode of outputting a control command for instructing symbol control will be described. Main CP of the main board 24
U26 extracts each numerical value of the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number in association with the winning of the game ball into the starting winning opening 22. Further, the main CPU 26 is
It is determined whether or not the extracted numerical value of the jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot value. When the determination results match, the main CPU 26 determines the symbol corresponding to the numerical value of the jackpot symbol random number as the symbol to be fixedly stopped. Further, the main CPU 26 extracts the numerical value of the fluctuation pattern allocation random number and selects the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the numerical value from the fluctuation pattern table for the big hit state.

Therefore, the main CPU 26 first instructs the symbol board 25 to start variation of each of the symbols 19 to 21, and the variation consisting of the variation pattern selected by the extracted value of the variation pattern distribution random number. The start command is output as a control signal. Next, the main CPU 26 outputs, as a control signal, each symbol designating command corresponding to the first to third symbols 19 to 21 determined by the extracted value of the jackpot symbol random number. Further, the main CPU 26 outputs, as a control signal, an all-symbol stop command for definitely stopping all the symbols designated by the symbol designating command, along with the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern output by the variation start command.

Next, a specific configuration of the symbol board 25 for inputting the control command and executing the symbol control of the symbol display device 18 based on the command will be described with reference to FIG.

The symbol substrate 25 is the symbol display device 1
8 is provided with a sub CPU 31 for executing the symbol control, and the input buffer 3 for inputting the control signal and the read signal output from the main board 24 to the sub CPU 31.
2 is connected. Further, an input port 33 is connected to the input buffer 32, and the control signal is input to the sub CPU 31 via the input port 33.

The sub CPU 31 has a ROM 3
4 and RAM 35 are connected. And the RO
In M34, a control program for performing the symbol control of the symbol display device 18, and specific control contents corresponding to the variation start command (variation pattern) (operation patterns of the first to third symbols 19 to 21) Is stored in memory. On the other hand, the RAM 35 is configured to store and hold the control commands and the like output from the main board 24.

Then, the sub CPU 31 controls the display contents of the symbol display device 18 (visible display portion H) in accordance with the operation patterns of the first to third symbols 19 to 21 by VDP (video / video). Display processor) 36
Are connected. A character ROM 37 and a video RAM 38 are connected to the VDP 36. Then, in the character ROM 37, displayed on the visible display portion H, for example, first to third symbols 19 to
Various kinds of image information such as a character image, a background image, characters, etc. are stored and held. Also, the video RAM 3
8, the VDP 36 based on the control command and the like.
The display control information for controlling the display contents of the visible display section H generated using the image information stored in the character ROM 37 is stored and held. Then, the VDP 36 converts the display control information into an image signal and outputs the image signal to the symbol display device 18.

Therefore, the pattern substrate 25 (sub CPU 3
1), when the control command is input, based on the control content corresponding to the command, the first to third symbols 19 to 21
Controls the operation pattern from the fluctuation start to the fixed stop. On the other hand, the VDP 36 generates display control information corresponding to the control content, and controls the display content of the symbol display device 18 (visible display unit H) based on the display control information.
As a result, the visible display portion H has the first to third symbols 19
21 to 21 are displayed, the display contents on the visible display portion H are controlled according to the operation patterns of the respective symbols 19 to 21.

Next, the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above
In 0, the operation pattern of the characteristic first to third symbols 19 to 21 of the present embodiment shown in the variation pattern,
In particular, a characteristic operation pattern in the reach state will be described.

That is, in this embodiment, the first and third symbols 1
In the reach state in which 9 and 21 have the same symbol, all the characters (10 in total) corresponding to the symbols a to j are displayed on the visible display portion H, and the character is allowed to play a predetermined game. 2 patterns 20 (the last displayed pattern)
The reach effect is derived. Therefore, while performing the reach effect that is easy for the player to understand on the visible display portion H, the player can further increase the expectation of developing into a big hit state (a state that is advantageous to the player). .

A specific configuration for realizing the variation pattern in the reach state according to this embodiment will be described below. In the character ROM 37 of the design substrate 25,
Character images of the respective symbols a to j as shown in FIG. 3 are stored and held. And the sub-CP of the pattern board 25
When the U31 inputs the variation start command and the symbol designating command from the main board 24, the U31 determines the symbol corresponding to the symbol designating command as the first to third symbols 19 to 21.

Further, the variation pattern of this embodiment is a pattern in which, even in the reach state, the normal reach state (so-called "normal reach") is shifted to the special reach state (so-called "super reach"). More specifically, the reach state (normal reach) is formed by the first and third symbols 19 and 21, and the second symbol 20 is once displayed, and then the process is moved to the super reach. Therefore, the sub CPU 31 is configured to randomly select the second symbol 20 that is temporarily displayed during the normal reach, for example, from a plurality of types of symbols (10 types in the present embodiment) based on the control content of the variation pattern. There is.

The "super reach" is a reach state in which the expectation of a big hit state is higher than in "normal reach". Therefore, the player can increase his / her expectation of developing a big hit state by shifting from normal reach to super reach.

In this embodiment, as described above,
The second symbol 20 designated by the symbol designation command
When is displayed on the visible display portion H, an effect that the second symbol 20 has been derived is performed according to the result of the game by the character. By this effect, the player in the process until the second symbol 20 is displayed (derived),
Compared to the case where the design (second design 20) is simply displayed on the visible display portion H, the expectation for the big hit state can be increased. Further, by imparting a game property in the process until the second symbol 20 is displayed (derived), it is possible to make the pachinko game more interesting.

Further, in the character ROM 37, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the background image SH displayed as the display contents of the visible display portion H when the reach effect of the present embodiment is performed.
Is stored in memory. Then, the background image SH is a background in which the design of an annular cloud 41, which is the game display area 40 for the character to play the game, is drawn at the substantially center thereof. Further, the character ROM 37 stores and holds a hole image 42 for displaying a state in which a hole is formed in the cloud 41 drawn on the background image SH.

Further, in the character ROM 37,
A character image IN indicating the game contents (game rules, game progress) displayed as the display contents of the visible display portion H
1 to IN4 are stored and held. More specifically, the character image IN1 shown in FIG. 5 (b) is a character image for displaying the rule of the game such as "a big hit if left until the end". In addition, the character images IN2 to IN4 shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 are “first round” (FIG. 6),
It is a character image for displaying the progress of the game, such as "Second round" (Fig. 7) and "Final" (Fig. 8).

Then, the VDP 36 uses the character R
The various image information stored in and held by the OM 37 (design a to
Using the character image corresponding to the pattern j, the background image SH, and the character images IN1 to IN4), the display control information that is the display content of the visible display unit H is generated according to the control content of the variation pattern. Further, the generated display control information is stored and held in the video RAM 38 of the symbol board 25, converted into an image signal in accordance with the control content (control timing), and output to the symbol display device 18. It

Next, the manner in which the reach effect is performed in the visible display portion H according to the control contents of the variation pattern will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. Pattern board 25
(Sub CPU 31 and VDP 36) is the main board 24
Based on the variation start command and each symbol designating command output by the above, the visible display unit H varies the first to third symbols 19 to 21. In addition, the design substrate 25,
After a lapse of a predetermined time after the start of fluctuation, the first to third
The symbols 19 to 21 are sequentially displayed. (FIG. 5 (a)). In FIG. 5A, the same symbol (symbol c) is displayed as the first and third symbols 19 and 21, and the visible display portion H is in the reach state.

Further, in FIG. 5A, as a result of the reach state effect (normal reach), as the second symbol 20,
A design (design d) different from the third design 19, 21 is once displayed. The symbol once displayed as the second symbol 20 at this time is, for example, by the sub CPU 31:
The pattern is randomly selected. Then, the visible display portion H is in a state in which the deviated state can be recognized from the combination mode of the first to third symbols 19 to 21.
At this time, the first to third symbols 1 displayed on the visible display portion H
9 to 21 are once in a stopped state, that is, in a so-called fluctuation state.

Then, in this state, the visible display portion H displays a background image SH on which a cloud 41 serving as the game display area 40 is drawn based on the display control information output by the VDP 36 as an image signal. (FIG.5 (b)). That is, the display content (screen) of the visible display unit H is switched from the state shown in FIG. 5A to the state shown in FIG. As a result, the state of the pachinko machine 10 shifts from normal reach to super reach in the reach state.

Therefore, the player can recognize that the display contents (screen) of the visible display portion H have been switched and that the super reach has been developed, and the expectation for the big hit state can be increased. Also, it is possible to emphasize that the reach production that will be performed from now on is a truly special production,
The player can play the game while expecting such a special effect to be performed each time the player reaches the reach state.

Further, in the visible display portion H on which the background image SH is displayed (state of FIG. 5B), the first and third symbols 19 and 21 constituting the reach state are above and below the visible display portion H. Displayed in the corner. Therefore, the player can recognize that the reach state continues even if the display content of the visible display unit H is changed. Further, with the first and third symbols 19 and 21 forming the reach state always in view, the reach effect to be performed can be seen.

The cloud 4 which becomes the game display area 40
Based on the display control information, a total of 10 characters corresponding to the symbols a to j are displayed on the screen 1. At this time, each character may be sequentially displayed one by one, or ten characters may be simultaneously displayed. Further, in the center of the upper portion of the visible display portion H, a character "Big hit (character image IN1) if left to the end" is displayed based on the display control information.

Therefore, the player sees the display contents of the visible display portion H, and in the reach effect to be performed, the game contents in which the symbols corresponding to the remaining characters are displayed as the second symbols 20 (game Rules). In addition, the player is in a big hit state when the same character as the first and third symbols 19 and 21 (the symbol c made of Mizuko's design) remains until the end by the action (game) of the displayed character. You can recognize that it will occur. Furthermore, by playing the game with the same character as the design of the design displayed on the visible display portion H,
It is possible to continue to give the player the expectation of a big hit.

Then, in the visible display portion H, "1" is displayed at the center of the upper portion of the visible display portion H based on the display control information.
The text "Tournament (text image IN2)" is displayed,
The game by each character starts (FIG. 6A).
In the present embodiment, each character plays a well-known game, a chair-picking game. Therefore, when the game starts, the characters start walking in a predetermined direction (clockwise in this embodiment) on the cloud 41 based on the display control information. Therefore, since the content of this game is based on a known game, it is possible to provide an effect that is easy for the player to understand, and at the same time, it is possible for the player to get a sense of familiarity with the effect.

When a predetermined time elapses after each character starts walking, each character walking on the cloud 41 stops and at the same time, a hole (a hole image is drawn in the cloud 41 based on the display control information). 42) is opened in 5 places. As a result, the five characters that have stopped at the position corresponding to the opened hole fall from the cloud 41 at substantially the same time due to the hole. That is, 5 bodies (design b, design d,
The characters of symbol g, symbol i, symbol j) disappear from the game display area 40. Therefore, the player can clearly understand the game result, that is, the winner and loser characters.

"Disappearing" means the game display area 40.
This means both the case of completely erasing (non-displaying) the character that has deviated from the visible display section H and the case of simply removing it from the game display area 40. In the latter case (when the character is simply removed from the game display area 40), it is required that the character is outside the game display area 40, and it may be displayed or hidden on the visible display portion H. In the present embodiment, “disappearance” will be described as the former meaning.

Then, as a result of the first round of the game shown in FIG. 6, five characters corresponding to the symbols a, c, e, f, and h survive and the next game is given to these characters. The right to participate in is granted. On the other hand,
As a result of the first game of the game, the five characters disappeared from the game display area 40 become losers, and the right to participate in the next game is not granted. That is, the symbol corresponding to the character lost in the first round is not derived as the second symbol 20.

Next, in the visible display portion H, based on the display control information, at the end of the first round of the game, the hole opened in the cloud 41 is closed, and at the center of the upper portion of the visible display portion H. The characters "2nd round (character image IN3)" are displayed. Then, in the visible display portion H, when the character "2nd round" is displayed, the five characters who have won the first round are predetermined on the cloud 41 in the same manner as the game. Start walking in the direction of (Fig. 7 (a)). That is, in the visible display portion H, the chair-picking game is repeatedly played in a state where the number of displayed characters is reduced (10 → 5). Then, the player recognizes that the second round of the game is performed by the five characters, and thus the possibility of a big hit state has changed from one-tenth to one-fifth, and the big hit state is entered. You can further increase your expectations.

When a predetermined time elapses after each character starts walking, each character walking on the cloud 41 stops and at the same time, the cloud 41 has a hole (hole image based on the display control information). 42) is opened in two places (FIG. 7 (b)). As a result, the two characters that have stopped at the position corresponding to the opened hole fall from the cloud 41 substantially at the same time by the hole. That is, the two characters (symbol a and symbol f) disappear from the game display area 40.

Then, as a result of the second round of the game shown in FIG. 7, the three characters corresponding to the symbols c, e, and h survive, and these characters are given the right to participate in the next game. To be done. On the other hand, as a result of the second round of the game, the two characters disappeared from the game display area 40 become losers, and the right to participate in the next game is not granted. That is, the symbol corresponding to the character who has become the loser in the second round (and the first round) is not derived as the second symbol 20.

Next, in the visible display portion H, based on the display control information, at the end of the second round of the game, the hole opened in the cloud 41 is closed, and the upper center of the visible display portion H is closed. The characters "final (character image IN4)" are displayed. Then, when the word "final" is displayed on the visible display portion H, the three characters who have won the second round are placed on the cloud 41 in a predetermined manner in the same manner as the game. Walk in a row in the direction (FIG. 8A). That is, in the visible display portion H, the chair picking game is further repeated in a state where the number of displayed characters is reduced (5 → 3).

Then, the player recognizes that the possibility of being in the big hit state has further changed from one fifth to one third as the final of the game is performed by three characters, The expectation for a big hit state can be further increased. Further, the player recognizes that the game for determining the final win or loss is played by the display of the letters "final", and the desired pattern (in this case, the pattern c composed of Mizuko's designs) The character corresponding to () can wait for the result of the game with the expectation that the character will win the game.

When a predetermined time elapses after each character starts walking, each character walking on the cloud 41 stops and at the same time, the cloud 41 has a hole (hole image based on the display control information). 42) is opened in two places (FIG. 8 (b)). As a result, the two characters that have stopped at the position corresponding to the opened hole fall from the cloud 41 substantially at the same time by the hole. That is, the two characters (symbol e, symbol h) disappear from the game display area 40.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), in the game display area 40 of the visible display section H, only one character (pattern c) remaining (winning) until the end is the winner. Is displayed. In the present embodiment, the character corresponding to the same symbol as the first and third symbols 19 and 21 is displayed as the winner. Therefore, the player can recognize that the big hit state has been reached at this stage.

Then, as a result of the game, a symbol corresponding to the winning character is derived as the second symbol 20,
In the visible display portion H, the first to third symbols 19 to 21 are displayed in a combination mode of the same symbols (FIG. 8).
(C)). In this state, the first to third symbols 19 to 21 displayed on the visible display section H are fixedly stopped, whereby the big hit state is fixed (occurs). Then, the player is given a chance to win a large number of game balls by opening and closing the special winning opening 23.

On the other hand, as a result of the game, when a character other than the character corresponding to the desired symbol is the winner,
The symbol corresponding to the character is derived as the second symbol 20. Then, in the visible display portion H, the first to third symbols 1
The deviation state can be recognized from the combination mode of 9 to 21, and the deviation state is confirmed by the definite stop of each of the symbols 19 to 21.

In this way, the characters play the game for determining the win / loss, and the symbols corresponding to the characters of the winner remaining till the end are derived as the second symbols 20, so that the player has the contents of the effect. Is easy to understand and can be interested in the effect on the visual display unit H. Also,
Since the game is repeated a plurality of times by the character and the winner and the loser are determined for each game, the player's expectation can be gradually increased. That is, each time the game starts, the character for the desired design (in this case, the design c consisting of Mizuko's design) becomes the winner,
You can become a loser or see the performance with a sense of expectation, and you can always give the player a sense of tension.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. (1) Depending on the result of the game played by the character displayed on the visible display section H, the symbols constituting the combination mode of the symbols displayed on the visible display section H are derived. Therefore, while performing the reach effect that the player can easily understand on the visible display portion H, the player can further enhance the expectation of developing into the big hit state. Further, by imparting a game property in the process until the second symbol 20 is displayed (derived), it is possible to make the pachinko game more interesting.

(2) In the visible display portion H, the lost character is displayed in the game display area 40 according to the result of the game.
It is supposed to disappear from. Therefore, the player
You can clearly understand the winner and loser characters. In addition, since the number of characters displayed on the visible display portion H gradually decreases due to disappearance, it is possible to change the expectation that the player is in a big hit state. Therefore, the player can gradually increase the expectation each time the game is repeated.

(3) The character plays the game for determining win / loss, and the symbol corresponding to the winning character is derived as the second symbol 20. Therefore, the player can easily understand the contents of the effect and can be interested in the effect on the visual display unit H. Also, each time the game starts, the character for the desired symbol (in this case, the symbol c consisting of Mizuko's design) becomes the winner,
You can become a loser or see the performance with a sense of expectation, and you can always give the player a sense of tension.

(4) On the visible display portion H, the game is played by the same character as the design of the design. Therefore, the player can have a feeling of familiarity with the effect. Further, since the symbols forming the reach state are directly connected to the character, the player can easily understand which character should be the winner, and can continue to give the player the expectation of a big hit state.

(5) After the display contents (screen) of the visible display portion H are switched, the game with the character is played. Therefore, it is possible to emphasize to the player that this effect is a truly special effect. Therefore, the player can further increase his / her expectation of developing a big hit state. Further, the player can clearly understand that the super reach has been developed, and can play the game while expecting that such a special effect is performed every time the reach state is reached.

(6) The visual display portion H is adapted to visually inform the contents of the game (rules of the game, progress of the game) by characters. Therefore, the player can easily understand the contents of the effect and the requirements for developing into the big hit state.

(7) The game played on the visual display section H is
A well-known game (chair picking game in this embodiment) is the subject. Therefore, the player can easily understand the game contents, and the player can easily understand the contents. In addition, since the game is based on a game that the player has experience with, the player can feel a sense of familiarity with the effect.

The present embodiment may be modified as follows. In the above embodiment, in the reach state, it is performed as an effect for deriving the second symbol 20, but the symbol re-fluctuation (the re-fluctuation in this case is referred to as re-lottery) in association with the occurrence of the big hit state. Say)). That is, at the time of the re-lottery, a game (chair picking game) with 10 characters is performed in the same manner as described above, and the symbols corresponding to the remaining characters are finally derived as the symbols constituting the aspect of the symbol combination that becomes the jackpot state. It is also good as a production. The "re-lottery" is an effect in which the player has an expectation that the mode of the combination of the non-specific symbols is changed to the mode of the combination of the specific symbols to improve the game effect. Then, by the re-lottery, the types of symbols that make up the aspect of the symbol combination that finally becomes the big hit state are to be determined.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, after the second symbol 20 is once displayed, it is switched to the background image SH (screen) on which the game display area 40 is formed. The switching timing can be changed as appropriate. For example, immediately after reaching the reach state by the first and third symbols 19 and 21, or the first to third symbols 19
It may be immediately after -21 starts changing.

In the above embodiment, the chair-picking game is played by 10 characters, but other known games may be used. Further, the game may be a game uniquely considered by the game machine manufacturer. Furthermore, for example, it may be a game in which winning or losing is determined by one game, such as a cavalry race.

In the above embodiment, the game is played by the character having the same design as the design, but the game for determining the win or loss may be played by the third party character corresponding to the design. That is, in the present embodiment, since the character design is adopted, the game is played by the design itself (the character that is the design of the design).

In the above embodiment, the game is played by displaying 10 characters corresponding to all 10 types of symbols, but the characters to be displayed can be changed appropriately. For example, a game may be played by characters corresponding to a plurality of types (for example, 3 types, 4 types, 5 types) of symbols selected from 10 types of symbols. Also, the game may be played with all the characters being the same. In this case, the character may be a character corresponding to the design which is in the big hit state, or may be a character corresponding to the design which is in the out-of-match state. Further, the game may be played by increasing the number of characters corresponding to the symbols that are in the big hit state. In this way, by changing the expectation that the player will be in a big hit state, a more interesting effect can be achieved.

In the above embodiment, as a result of the game, a plurality of loser characters (designs) are deleted from the game display area 40 at the same time, but they may be deleted from the game display area 40 one by one. .

In the above embodiment, for example, FIG.
In the state of (b), when the character corresponding to the symbols different from the first and third symbols 19 and 21 is the winner,
You may perform the game again, as in the Loser Revival game.

In the above embodiment, the visual display section H notifies the player of the game content (such as the character image IN1). However, even if the visual display section H is used to notify the game content. good. For example, the content of the game may be notified by emitting a predetermined sound from the speaker 45 (shown in FIG. 1) installed in the pachinko machine 10. Also,
A dedicated notifying means for notifying the content of the game may be provided.

In the above embodiment, the game content (character image IN1) and the game progress status (IN2 to IN4) are notified as the game contents, but only the game rule may be notified.

In the above embodiment, the second game is used.
The design 20 is designed to be derived, but first and third
The symbols 19 and 21 may be derived by the game. That is, the last displayed symbol on the visible display portion H may be derived depending on the game.

In the above embodiment, the game progresses in the sequence of the first round → the second round → the final, but the flow of the game can be appropriately changed. For example, one game (win or lose may be determined by the final, or the flow of the first round → final may be possible. The number of characters to be eliminated in one game can be changed appropriately. For example, the winning or losing of the final may be determined by two characters.

Next, the technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and other examples will be added below. (A) The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising an informing unit for informing the game content in accordance with the progress of the game.

(B) In the gaming machine described in the above technical idea (a), the notifying means is a visual display section of the symbol display means, and the visual display section visually recognizes at least the rules of the game. To inform.

(C) A symbol display means provided with a visible display portion capable of displaying a plurality of kinds of symbols in a variable manner is provided, and the game is associated with the combination of the symbols identifiable displayed on the visible display portion. In the gaming machine to be performed, by displaying a plurality of types of characters individually corresponding to all of the plurality of types of symbols on the visible display unit, and by playing a game for determining the win or loss between the characters, on the visible display unit A gaming machine comprising control means for controlling the symbol display means so as to derive a symbol which constitutes a mode of combination of symbols to be displayed.

(D) In the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned technical idea (c), the control means derives a mode of symbol combination using symbols corresponding to the characters who have survived as a result of the game. The symbol display means is controlled.

(E) In the gaming machine described in the above technical idea (C) or (D), the character is constituted by a design of a design which can be displayed on the visible display section.

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As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to further enhance the expectation of developing a state in which the player is advantageous, while providing a visual effect that the player can easily understand.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing the outer appearance of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing each symbol displayed on the visible display portion of the symbol display device.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a plurality of types of symbols displayed on the visible display unit.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a main control board and a pattern control board.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a state of a game played on a visible display unit.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing how a game is played on a visible display unit.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a state of a game played on a visible display unit.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a state of a game played on a visible display unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

a to j ... Characters (consisting of designs), H
... visible display unit (informing means), 10 ... pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine), 18 ... symbol display device (symbol display means), 19-
21 ... Design, 25 ... Design control board (control means), 40 ...
Game display area.

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A symbol display means provided with a visible display portion capable of displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, wherein a game is performed in association with a combination of symbols identifiable on the visible display portion. In a gaming machine that is called, each of the symbols, or a character corresponding to each symbol is displayed on the visible display unit, and each of the symbols or a predetermined game performed using the character,
A gaming machine provided with a control unit that controls the symbol display unit so as to derive a symbol that constitutes a mode of a combination of symbols displayed on the visible display unit. 2. The control means, according to the game,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbol display means is controlled so that a single symbol or character or a plurality of symbols or characters are sequentially or simultaneously disappeared from the game display area. 3. The control means, according to the game,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the symbol display means is controlled so as to derive a mode of symbol combination by using symbols corresponding to the symbols or characters displayed to the end in the game display area. . 4. The control unit controls the symbol display unit so that the symbols or the characters play a game for determining win or loss, according to any one of claims 1 to 3. Game machine. 5. The control means controls the symbol display means so as to play a game on the screen after switching the visible display section to a screen on which the game display area is formed. The gaming machine according to any one of Items 4. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the control unit controls the symbol display unit to play the game in the reach state.