JP2003230700A - Game method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game method which responds to the maintenance of expectations, thrill and excitation felt by players for wins to the last of games on screens. <P>SOLUTION: When balls win a specified scoring slot 12, arbitrary numbers are displayed on a variable display means 20 as target numbers. In the winning of the specified scoring slot 12, a random lottery is also performed and when winning occurs in the lottery, the combinations of the numbers are selected by applying an arithmetic operation (addition) between the numbers so as to obtain the results that give values the same as the target numbers and are displayed sequentially on the variable display means 20. On the other hand, when losing occurs in the lottery, the combinations of numbers are selected based on the computation applied between the numbers, the resulting values of which do not coincide with the target numbers and are displayed sequentially on the variable display device 20. When the values obtained from the result of the computation coincide with the target numbers, the players are granted special values advantageous for them. As many combinations are available for the numbers which are computed therebetween to obtain resulting values that coincide with the target numbers, games are diversified. The numbers displayed are calculated by memory or other similar methods to enhance the desire of the players for participation, thereby sustaining their interests. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention
Random lottery based on the winning ball winning a specific winning opening
Special, which is advantageous to the player when the lottery result is successful
It relates to a gaming method for generating value. 2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional gaming machine, a game machine
Random lottery every time the thrown ball wins a specific winning opening
After performing the screen game according to the lottery result,
Special value that is advantageous to the player when the lottery result is successful
There is a first-class gaming machine (so-called fever machine)
You. As a special value, it is normally closed
Open and close the large variable winning opening repeatedly a predetermined number of times,
It is common practice to increase the probability of winning. [0003] The ball is a specific winning opening (so-called starting chucker)
-) When a prize is won, a variable table such as a color liquid crystal display
Indicating means, for example, numbers like slot machines
A screen game such as a matching game is displayed. Specific winning opening
Result of random lottery executed when the ball wins
Is a screen game displayed on a color LCD
Informed to the player through. [0004] In other words, 3
When displaying the digit matching game, the special winning opening
First scroll table of each number triggered by the ball winning
Let me show you. Then, scrolling operation is stopped one digit at a time
If a specific number combination such as 777
In addition, special value advantageous to the player is generated. [0005] Through such a screen game, a random lottery
Notify the player of the lottery result to win
To provide players with the thrill and excitement of
ing. [0006] However, this problem
In conventional gaming machines like
Since the matching pattern is fixedly set in advance, the screen
There was a problem that the change in the content of the game was poor. In particular,
If the numbers and symbols are determined sequentially, you will win
The first or two because the pattern is predetermined
When the eye pattern and numbers are displayed,
May be revealed to the player. For this reason,
You can see that it becomes a pattern other than winning in the middle of the face game
After that, thrill and excitement for the player
It cannot be provided continuously, and the game playability of screen games is low.
There was a problem that it would be dropped. [0007] Further, the player can display the symbols and figures to be displayed.
Is just watching if it becomes a specific pattern,
The awareness of participation in screen games tends to be low. As a result, the screen
There is a tendency to focus only on the final outcome of the game,
It is difficult to enjoy the thrill and excitement even in the course
There was a problem. The present invention has such a conventional technology.
This was done with a focus on problems, and the content of screen games
And the thrills and excitement of the players
A game method that can keep the excitement until the end of the screen game
It is intended to provide. [0009] To achieve the above object,
The gist of the present invention lies in the invention of the following section.
You. [1] Specific prize of a ball launched on the game board (11)
A random lottery is conducted based on the prize in the mouth (12) and the lottery
Special value that is advantageous to the player is generated when the winning result is
In the gaming method, a ball is placed in the specific winning opening (12).
A goal that can display any number when winning
The number display area (21) and an arbitrary number can be displayed.
And a plurality of operand display areas (22)
In the target number display area (21) of the variable display means (20),
An arbitrary number is displayed, and the specific winning opening (12) is displayed.
When the ball wins, a random lottery is performed, and the lottery result
The plurality of variable display means (20)
Number equal to the operand display area (22)
The result of applying a predetermined operation to these numbers
Is the same as the number displayed in the target number display area (21).
Is displayed in the operand display area (2
2) Displayed when the random lottery result is out of order
The operand table of the variable display means (20)
Number equal to the number of the display region (22).
The result of performing the calculation between the numbers is the target number display area.
A number that does not have the same value as the number displayed in area (21)
Is displayed in the operand display area (22),
The random lottery results will be won, and the target number
One of the number displayed in the display area (21) and the calculation result
The combination of matching numbers is the operand display area (22)
A special value in favor of the player when displayed on
A game method characterized in that: The present invention operates as follows. The present invention
Is a set of various means as follows, for example.
Performed by matching. Lottery means (30) is a game
The ball launched on the board (11) is a special winning opening (12)
A random lottery will be conducted when winning. Target number display control means
(40) is when the ball wins the specific winning opening (12),
The target number display area (2
1) and any number that can display any number
Variable display means having an operand display area (22)
An arbitrary number is displayed in the target number display area (21) of (20).
Display characters. The winning number setting means (50) is a lottery means.
Variable display when the lottery result of (30) is a hit
A plurality of operand display areas (22) of the means (20)
Numbers that are equal to
The result of the specified calculation is displayed in the target number display area (21).
Combination of numbers that have the same value as the displayed number
Set. For example, a numeral is displayed in the target number display area (21).
10 is displayed as
The operation to be performed is the addition operation to obtain the sum of these.
In this case, the winning numeral setting means (50) sets [7, 2,
Combination of numbers that sum up to 10 as in [1]
Set. [0013] The winning number display control means (60) includes a winning number.
The combination of the numbers set by the setting means (50)
Operand display area (2) of variable display means (20)
Display in 2). The player operates on the operand display area (22).
And the target number display area (21)
Make sure the displayed numbers match
Recognizes that the lottery result is a hit. The result of the lottery performed by the lottery means (30) is
In this case, the calculation result is displayed in the target number display area (21).
Set a combination of numbers that do not have the same value as the number shown.
Set. Then, the number-of-disconnections display control means (80)
Operand display area of variable display means (20) for displaying these numbers
Displayed in (22). Displayed in the operand display area (22)
The total (calculated result) of the entered numbers is displayed in the target number display area (2
The player draws a lottery because it is different from the number displayed in 1)
Recognize that the fruit was off. The result of the operation is displayed in the target number display area (21).
One combination of numbers that has the same value as the number shown
Screen game
Can be rich and changeable,
You. Also, every time a ball wins in the special winning opening (12),
Change the value of the number displayed in the target number display area (21)
You can change the content of the screen game more
You. Further, the displayed numbers are transmitted to the player.
Since the calculation is performed by mental arithmetic, etc., the player
There is a tendency to actively participate in the game, and the thrill of the player
And excitement can be further enhanced. Winning number setting means (50) and out-of-number setting
The combination of numbers set by means (70)
Displayed on the operand display means sequentially from any number included in
You may make it do. That is, [7, 2, 1]
When displaying three numbers in the operand display area (22)
First, the number 7 is determined and displayed, and then the number 2
Characters, and display so that the number 1 is finally determined.
You. Thus, the player's expectation of winning
You can gradually increase the feeling and excitement, and the fun of screen games
Can be increased. As an operation, addition for obtaining the sum of each number is performed.
Any one number included in the operation or combination
A subtraction operation of subtracting the remaining digits from is appropriate. this
By using relatively simple arithmetic operations,
It is easy to perform mental arithmetic, so screen games can proceed smoothly.
And maintain the interest of the player.
Wear. The winning numeral setting means (50) and the outside
The numeral setting means (70) is included in the combination of numerals.
Operate as the remaining numbers except one of the numbers
Between the remaining numbers and any one
Target number display control means
Can be the same value as the number displayed by (40)
Select a number. Winning number display control means (60) and out-of-number
The display control means (80) controls the combination of the set numbers.
Possibility of winning by the value of one of the remaining numbers
After displaying the rest of the numbers,
Display last. For example, it is displayed in the target number display area (21).
The value of the number is 10 and the operation is
If you want to get the sum,
Combination of numbers so that the total number is 9 or less
(Combination such as [6,3] or [5,2])
You. Then, the winning combination is determined by the value of the remaining one number.
Select the combination and the combination that is out of order. Winning number display control means (60) and out-of-number
The display control means (80) outputs the remaining one number such as 6 and 3.
Shows two possible numbers first
And then display the last number. With this,
Can be maintained until the final stage of the screen game.
Wear. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
An embodiment will be described. Each drawing shows an embodiment of the present invention.
are doing. As shown in FIG. 2, the game method according to the present invention
The executed gaming machine 10 is operated by rotating the handle 14.
Hit the ball, and various types of
This is a pachinko machine that competes for a ball in the winning opening. The book
The gaming machine 10 in which the gaming method according to the present invention is executed
It is not limited to the U machine, but it can play
Applicable to various game machines that use balls as technical media
Can be. The gaming machine 10 flows down the hit ball.
The game board surface 11 as a place is provided. On the game board surface 11
The winning entrance, various accessories, obstacle nails, out mouth, etc. are arranged
Have been. A screen game is provided in a substantially central portion of the game board surface 11.
Variable display means 20 is provided as a central accessory for displaying.
ing. As the variable display means 20, here, a color liquid crystal
A display is used, but in addition, a monochrome LCD
Use of displays and CRT displays
it can. Below the variable display means 20, there is a specific winning opening.
12 are provided. Ball hit on game board surface 11
The table is changed when the player wins the special winning opening 12.
A screen game is executed on the indicating means 20. Hence, specific
The winning opening 12 is generally called a starting chucker. Further below the specific winning opening 12, a screen play
Create special value in favor of the player when a hit comes out
Special value generating means 90 is provided. special
Although the value generating means 90 is normally closed,
Opening / closing operation of the winning opening multiple times when hit by a trick
Is a variable winning opening. Open the large variable winning opening and open the ball
Special winnings for players by increasing the probability of winning
Value. Immediately above the variable display means 20, a specific prize
The screen game is still executed for the ball winning to the mouth 12
Hold display means 100 for displaying the number of times the right is not held
It is arranged. While a screen game is in progress or special value is being generated
When the ball wins in the special winning opening 12,
Because screen games cannot be executed immediately,
Retain rights that cannot be executed for a certain number of times
It has become. The hold display means 90 displays a plurality of display lamps.
Are provided, and are currently maintained depending on the number of lit lamps.
Notify the player of the number of rights that have been retained. here,
You can suspend your rights up to 4 times, more rights
The interest is destroyed. The lower part of the game board surface 11 is provided for games.
A front plate 15 for holding a ball, and further below the front plate 15
A lower plate 16 is provided for receiving a ball overflowing from the bottom plate.
On the right side of the lower plate 16, there is a hand for controlling the firing of the ball.
14 is provided. In addition, various operations of the gaming machine 10
The control circuit for controlling the operation is a machine such as the back of the game board 11
Mounted inside. FIG. 1 shows the execution of the game method according to the present invention.
1 shows an outline of a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 10. Special
The ball wins the regular winning opening (starting chucker) 12
Therefore, a screen game is started. The special winning opening 12 is a winning
With a winning detection switch 13 for detecting a hit ball
I have. The winning detection switch 13 is almost the same as a mechanical switch.
Or a light sensor that detects a prize when the light is blocked by a ball.
Magnetic sensor that detects changes in the magnetic field due to the passage of a sphere
For example, various sensors can be used. Winning detection switch 13 for specific winning opening 12
Is a winning signal indicating that the ball has been detected
101 is output. The winning signal 101 is a random lottery
Input to the present lottery means 30 and the target number display control means 40
Have been. The lottery means 30 includes a random number generator (not shown)
And randomly every time the winning signal 101 is input.
A lottery is performed and a lottery result signal 102 indicating the result is output.
It is a circuit to power. The target number display control means 40 controls the winning signal 10
Eye to select one number at random when 1 is input
A mark number setting means 41 is provided. Target number display control means
40 is a numeral set by the target numeral setting means 41
(Hereinafter, this is referred to as a target number.)
Display control having a function of displaying in the target number display area 21
Circuit. The target number display control means 40 is
A target number signal 103 representing the target number is output. The lottery result signal 10 output from the lottery means 30
2 and the target number signal 103 are both the winning numeral setting means 5
0 has been entered. The winning number setting means 50 is a lottery player
The lottery result signal 102 from the stage 30 indicates a hit.
When the predetermined calculation result is the target number indicated by the target number signal 103,
Circuit to select a combination of numbers that have the same value as
You. Here, the sum by the addition operation matches the target number
Such a combination of numbers is selected. The winning number setting means 50 controls the target number display.
In association with each target number that can be set by the means 40,
The total number of combinations of numbers that match the target number is stored in advance.
Memory (not shown). Winning number setting means
50, the lottery result signal 102 is input and
When the number is stored, the number stored in the memory
Of the input target number signal 103 from the combinations
One of the items associated with the target number
select. And each number in the selected combination
Is output as the winning numeral signal 104 representing
You. The winning number display control means 60 sets a winning number.
The number indicated by the winning number signal 104 input from the means 50
Each number included in the combination of
A display control circuit for sequentially displaying the number in the operation number display area 22;
You. The lottery result signal 10 output from the lottery means 30
2 and the target number signal 10 from the target number display control means 40
3 are input to the off-number setting means 70, respectively.
You. The outlier number setting means 70 is inputted from the lottery means 30.
Lottery result signal 102 indicates that the lottery result is out of order.
When the predetermined calculation result is the target number indicated by the target number signal 103,
Select one combination of numbers that does not result in the same value as.
Here, the number whose sum by addition operation does not match the target number
A combination of letters is selected. The outlier number setting means 70 is a winning number setting means.
As with 50, for each target number the sum equals the target number
(Not shown) in which a plurality of combinations of numbers
Memory, and one outside read from this memory
An outlier number signal 105 indicating the combination of these numbers is output.
It has become so. The outlier number display control means 80 sets outlier numbers.
A set of the outlier number signal 105 input from the means 70
Each number included in the combination is represented by the operand of the variable display
This is a display control circuit for sequentially displaying images in the display area 22. Target number display control means 40, winning number display control
Display output by the means 60 and the number-of-mismatch display control means 80
The control signals 106, 107 and 108 are variably displayed
It is input to the means 20. Based on these display control signals,
To the corresponding area on the color liquid crystal display 20.
Each number is displayed. The special value generating means 90 receives the lottery result.
A special value that is beneficial to the player
It is a variable winning opening for. The special value generating means 90
A large winning opening that opens and closes when the lottery result is won
Attacker 91 and the driving means of the attacker 91
While the solenoid 92 and the attacker 61 are open
The number of balls that have won the winning opening of the special value generating means 90
Is provided with a winning ball counter 93 for counting the number of balls. The special value generating means 90 includes the lottery means 30
, A lottery result signal 102 is input. From special value
The raw means 90 indicates that the lottery result signal 102 indicates a hit.
Open for a certain period of time (eg, 29 seconds)
(Approximately 2 seconds)
Set to repeat the number of rounds (eg, 15)
Have been. The number of winning balls during each round is variable.
It is displayed in a partial area of the display means 20
You. And in each round a predetermined number (e.g.
If 10 balls are won, before the predetermined time elapses
However, the attacker 91 is closed. This
And the number of balls paid out by winning will be excessively increased.
And are blocking. The lottery means 30, the target number display control means 40,
Winning number setting means 50, Winning number display control means 60, Off
The number setting means 70 and the number-of-mismatch display control means 80
CPU that plays a central role in various controls in technical machine 10
(Central processing unit) and ROM (read only memo)
And RAM (random access memory)
It is composed of a circuit as a unit. A program executed by the CPU is stored in the ROM.
Various fixed types such as combinations of hits and outliers
Data is stored. RAM also stores programs
The task of storing data that is temporarily needed for execution
Memory for Next, a screen game performed by the gaming machine 10 will be described.
The operation flow will be described. FIG. 3 shows a specific winning opening 1
Of the operation performed by the gaming machine 10 when the ball wins the ball 2
Is represented. When the ball wins the special winning opening 12 (step
S201; Y), a winning signal from the winning detection switch 13
No. 101 is output and the target number display control means receiving the output
The target numeral setting means 41 of 40
Select one number as the target number to display (step
S202). The target number setting means 41 outputs the selected target
The number is displayed in the target number display area 21 of the variable display means 20.
(Step S202). The lottery means 30 determines whether the winning detection switch 13
When the target number signal 103 is input, random lottery is executed
(Step S203). When the lottery result is successful
(Step S204; Y), by the winning numeral setting means 50
Select the combination of numbers whose addition result matches the target number
(Step S205), and those numbers are set in the operand table.
Are sequentially displayed in the display area 22 (step S206). The player is displayed in the operand display area 22.
The total of each number obtained is displayed in the target number display area 21.
Confirm that the target number matches the
Then, it recognizes that it has hit. Then attacker
-91 opening / closing operation is started and special
A value is generated (step S207). On the other hand, if the lottery result is out of order (step
S204; N), result of addition by out-of-number setting means 70
A combination of numbers that does not match the target number is selected (step
(Step S208), these numbers are deviated number display control means 8
0 is sequentially displayed in the operand display area 22 (the
Step S209). The player is displayed in the operand display area 22.
The total of each number obtained is displayed in the target number display area 21.
Check that the number does not match the target number
By recognizing that it has come off. FIG. 4 shows an image displayed on the variable display means 20.
It is an example of the contents of the face game. Variable display means
In the center of the upper part of 20 is a target number table for displaying the target number.
An indication area 21 is provided. Lower stage of the variable display means 20
Displays the number to be operated on (operand).
The three operand display areas 22 are arranged. Immediately after the ball has won the specific winning opening 12
(A in the figure), only the target number is displayed in the target number display area 21.
The operand numbers are displayed in the operand display areas 22a, 22b, and 22c.
The character is indeterminate. Here, the target number
The number "10" is displayed. Operand display area
The indeterminate state at 22 is, for example, a slot machine
Numbers are scrolled and displayed in a circular manner.
Can be As the next stage, three operand display areas
22, only the operand display area 22a at the left end in the figure
Stop the scrolling operation and confirm the number (here,
7) is displayed (b in the figure). In the next stage,
c) Scrolling the operand display area 22b at the lower center
Stop the operation, confirm the number (here, 2) and display it
I do. Two of the three operands are displayed
At the stage, their sum is less than the target number
ing. In this example, the target number “10” has already been confirmed.
The sum of the two determined operands is “9”. And
Therefore, depending on the final number,
The possibility remains. This allows the player to:
You can still have the expectation of winning. This is performed when a ball is won in the specific winning opening 12.
If the result of a random lottery is a hit,
The number displayed is the sum of the three operands is the target number.
It becomes a coincident value (d in the figure). Here, the operand display
"1" is the last operand displayed in the area 22c.
Is displayed. From this, three operands [7, 2, 1]
Is equal to the target number "10",
Is recognized by the player. On the other hand, when the lottery result is out of order (see FIG.
e), the sum of the two operands displayed earlier is
The number that does not match the characteristic is displayed in the operand display area 22c.
Is displayed. Here is a combination of numbers [7,2,4]
Are displayed, and the total is “13”. As described above, the target number is displayed first, and the performance
By revealing the arithmetic one by one,
Expectations can be gradually increased. Also last
Until the number is displayed, leave a chance to win
With, the player maintains the expectation until the final stage of the screen game
Can be In addition, the player may
Since the total will be calculated by mental arithmetic etc., screen games
And actively participate in the game,
Can be boiled more. In the embodiment described above,
Arithmetic is added, but subtraction is used as arithmetic operation.
It may be. In this case, for example, at the bottom of FIG.
Subtract the remaining two operands from the number on the left
Good. In addition, multiplication or division may be used.
It is desirable that the technician can calculate very easily by mental arithmetic etc.
Good. Further, the player can easily understand the contents of the calculation.
The operation number display area 22a and the operation number table
Between the display area 22b and the operand display area 22b.
Arithmetic symbols such as “+” symbols are placed between the operand display areas 22c.
It may be displayed. In the embodiment, the target number display area 21
The number shown is changed every time, but this value is
A fixed value may be displayed fixedly. The target number is
Even if it is a fixed value, a set of numbers whose operation result is the target number
There are many matches and they are not limited to a particular pattern. This
Changes in the content of the game, causing the player to get bored
Without having to keep your interest in screen games alive.
Wear. In addition, a number displayed as an operand
Is not limited to three, but at least two
I just want to go up. In the embodiment, a combination of numbers is used.
Is stored in the memory in advance.
The number of the eye is determined at random, and the remaining numbers are
The calculation may be performed according to the rhythm. According to the gaming method of the present invention, the operand
Operation was performed on multiple numbers displayed in the display area
The result is the same value as the number displayed in the target number display area.
At the moment, the player is given special value. Calculation result
Is a set of numbers where the same as the value displayed in the target number display area
There are many combinations that are not specified in one pattern
With this, the contents of screen games become rich and varied,
Can be enhanced. Further, the displayed numbers are secretly provided to the player.
Calculation, etc.
Awareness of participation in the game is increased, and interest in screen games is sufficient
Can be caused. Further, until the last number is determined,
To display numbers in order to leave the possibility of
More of the player's expectation of hitting the screen
Up to thrills and excitement
be able to.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of a circuit configuration of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a flow of an operation performed by the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of display contents on a variable display means of the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Description of Signs] 10 ... Game machine 11 ... Game board surface 12 ... Special winning opening 20 ... Variable display means 30 ... Lottery means 40 ... Target number display control means 41 ... Target number setting means 50 ... Winning number setting means 60 ... Winning number Display control means 70: out-of-number setting means 80: out-of-number display control means 90: special value generating means

Claims (1)

Claims: 1. A random lottery is performed based on a winning of a ball launched on a game board into a specific winning opening, and a special value advantageous to a player is generated when the lottery result is a hit. In the game method, when a ball wins in the specific winning opening, a target number display area capable of displaying an arbitrary number and a plurality of operand display areas capable of displaying an arbitrary number are provided. An arbitrary one number is displayed in the target number display area of the variable display means, and a random lottery is performed when a ball wins in the specific winning opening,
When the lottery result is a hit, a number of numbers equal to the plurality of operand display areas of the variable display means, and a result of performing a predetermined operation among these numbers is displayed in the target number display area. A combination of numbers having the same value as the displayed number is displayed in the operand display area, and when the random lottery result is out of range, the random number is equal to the operand display area of the variable display means. A combination of numbers that are numbers and the result of performing the operation on these numbers does not become the same value as the number displayed on the target number display area is displayed on the operand display area, When the lottery result of the random lottery is a hit and the combination of the number displayed in the target number display area and the number matching the calculation result is displayed in the operand number display area, the player has Game method characterized by generating an a special value.