JP2004008590A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing the attraction of games by varying the variation mode of display patterns. <P>SOLUTION: All the variably displayed display symbols 51-53 are temporarily stopped. Next, a left symbol 51 and a right symbol 53 are variably displayed again in a specific variation mode in which the arrangement of the right symbol 53 displayed on a display area 43 is reversely rotated and the variation direction of the right symbol 53 is reversed so that the right symbol 53 scrolls from down to up. Then, after the symbols are in a stopped pattern mode, all the display symbols 51-53 are completely stopped. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine having a display control function of displaying predetermined identification information in a variable manner and displaying a predetermined effect.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a display device such as a liquid crystal display device (hereinafter, LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) updates and displays predetermined identification information (hereinafter, referred to as a display symbol) to perform a variable display. There have been provided a number of games in which a so-called variable display game is used to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is to be given based on the result, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.
[0003]
Among the variable display games, there is a game mainly performed by using the above-described display device as an image display device (variable display device) (hereinafter, a special figure game). The special figure game performs the update display of the display symbol in accordance with the detection of the game ball passing through the predetermined area, and the case where the stop symbol mode when the update display of the display symbol is completely stopped is the specific display mode. This is a "big hit" game. When a "big hit" occurs in the special map game, a special winning combination or a special electric auditorium called an attacker is opened to continuously provide the player with a state in which it is extremely easy to win a game ball for a certain period of time.
[0004]
Here, in the special map game, a state in which a special jackpot is opened and the special electric accessory is opened, so that a player can easily win a game ball, is referred to as a specific game state. In order to be in the specific game state, usually, the stop symbol mode of the display symbol displayed on the variable display device is set to a predetermined specific display mode (generally, the display symbols are aligned with the same symbol). Condition.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As described above, in the special figure game, the maximum attention is paid to whether or not the stop symbol mode becomes the specific display mode and becomes the “big hit”. For this reason, until the stop symbol mode that can determine whether or not a “big hit” is determined, various effects are displayed in order to enhance amusement of a game.
[0006]
For example, from the reach display mode in which the display symbols other than the final stop symbol are aligned with the same symbol, after temporarily stopping the final stop symbol in a loss display mode different from the specific display mode, the display symbols other than the final stop symbol are changed again. In some cases, the effect display is performed to enhance the entertainment of the game. Further, there is also a display in which a temporarily stopped display symbol is re-fluctuated in a synchronized state to provide an effect display with an enhanced gaming interest.
[0007]
In such an effect display, there is a surprising effect that the display symbol is temporarily stopped and then changed again. However, the change mode of the display symbol is the same as before the change again, and there is no novelty. For this reason, it is easy for the player to get bored, and it is difficult to enhance the entertainment interest of the game.
[0008]
Not only pachinko gaming machines but also slot machines and other gaming machines equipped with LCDs, in the process of establishing a flag that enables the acquisition of a "bonus game" equivalent to a "big hit" in pachinko gaming machines, There is one that performs an effect display similar to that of a pachinko gaming machine using the same. In a gaming machine that performs such an effect display, a more effective effect display is required in order to maintain as much as possible the expectation that the "big hit" or "bonus game" flag is established in the effect display. ing.
[0009]
The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing amusement of a game by changing a variation mode of a display symbol.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention
In a gaming machine having a plurality of display areas, a variable display device (for example, a variable display device 4) that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on a predetermined arrangement and displays a display result,
A change mode determining unit (for example, a game control unit 11) that determines a change mode of the identification information in the plurality of display areas when a preset change start condition is satisfied;
A variable display control unit (for example, a display control unit 13) that controls a variable display of the identification information in the plurality of display areas based on the variable mode determined by the variable mode determining unit;
The variable display control means, when the display mode of the identification information displayed in the plurality of display areas becomes the reach display mode, stops the variable display of the display area not constituting the reach display mode among the plurality of display areas. After changing the arrangement of the identification information of at least one of the display areas constituting the reach display mode, and in a specific variation mode in which the variation display direction of the identification information of at least one display area is changed, It is characterized in that the identification information of the display area constituting the reach display mode is variably displayed again.
[0011]
In the gaming machine, when the display mode of the identification information displayed in the plurality of display areas becomes the reach display mode, the variable display of the display area that does not constitute the reach display mode among the plurality of display areas is stopped. Then, the arrangement of the identification information of at least one of the display areas constituting the reach display mode is changed, and the change display direction of the identification information of at least one of the display areas is changed in a specific variation mode. The identification information of the display area constituting the display mode is variably displayed again. As described above, in the specific change mode, the change direction of the identification information changes and the arrangement of the identification information changes, so that the novelty of the change mode can be improved, and the interest in the game can be enhanced. Further, it is possible to make the variation of the identification information surprising.
[0012]
In the gaming machine, the variation display control means may cause a specific game state advantageous to the player to be generated when a predetermined combination of identification information is displayed while performing the variation display in the specific variation mode. It is preferable that the arrangement of the identification information of the at least one display area is changed so that the identification information of the reach display mode is displayed in the display area constituting the reach display mode on the active line. In this case, during the fluctuation display in the specific fluctuation mode, the identification information in the reach display mode is always displayed on the pay line, so that the player's gaming interest can be enhanced.
[0013]
In the gaming machine, the variable display control means may perform the variable display according to the specific variable mode, stop the variable display of a display area that does not configure the reach display mode among the plurality of display areas, and then perform the reach. Identification information increasing means for increasing the type of identification information displayed in a display area not configuring a display mode; and a reach among identification information displayed in a display area not configuring a reach display mode including the increased identification information. It is preferable to include a priority display control unit that preferentially displays identification information that causes a specific game state that is advantageous to the player in combination with the identification information of the display area constituting the display mode. In this case, the number of types of identification information displayed in the display area that does not constitute the reach display mode increases, so that the novelty of the change mode can be improved, and the entertainment interest of the player can be enhanced. In addition, since the identification information that causes the generation of the specific game state is preferentially displayed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation of the specific game state, and to enhance the interest in the game. Also, the player can easily understand the identification information.
[0014]
In the gaming machine, the variable display control means may perform the variable display according to the specific variable mode, stop the variable display of a display area that does not configure the reach display mode among the plurality of display areas, and then perform the reach. Identification information increasing means for increasing the type of identification information displayed in a display area not configuring a display mode; and a reach among identification information displayed in a display area not configuring a reach display mode including the increased identification information. A color change control unit for causing the color of the identification information that causes a specific game state advantageous to the player to be generated to be different from the color of the other identification information in combination with the identification information of the display area constituting the display mode. Is preferred. In this case, since the types of identification information displayed in the display area that does not constitute the reach display mode increase, it is possible to enhance the entertainment interest of the player. In addition, since the color of the identification information that causes the generation of the specific game state is different from the color of the other identification information, it is possible to increase the player's expectation of the specific game state and enhance the interest in the game. . Also, the player can easily understand the identification information.
[0015]
In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the identification information increasing unit is configured to copy identification information of a display area constituting the reach display mode among the plurality of display areas, while performing the variable display according to the specific variation mode. And identification information moving means for increasing the type of identification information by moving the copied identification information to a display area which does not constitute the reach display mode. In this case, since the copied identification information moves and the type of identification information increases, the novelty of the variation mode can be improved, and the entertainment interest of the player can be enhanced.
[0016]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the reach effect display is a display design other than the display design that is the final stop design, for example, stopped, rocked, enlarged or reduced or deformed in a state that matches the specific display mode that is a big hit. State (hereinafter, these states are temporarily stopped), that is, a state in which the update display of the display symbol is continuously stopped for a certain period in the display area of the variable display device, or a display position of the display symbol. In the stage before the final result is displayed, the possibility that the display result will be in a specific display mode is apparently increased, such as in a state where is replaced, or a state in which a plurality of display symbols are updating and displaying in synchronization. Refers to the effect display. Here, the update display of the display symbol means updating and displaying the display symbol displayed in the display area of the variable display device, and is synonymous with the variable display of the display symbol and the variable display.
[0017]
The reach display mode is a display state at the time when the display control of the variable display device progresses to a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and the reach display mode includes a specific display mode (hit display mode). It is a display mode that does not deviate from the display conditions, and is a display mode for making the player think that the hit display mode has become a variable display mode in which the hit display mode is easily displayed when the display result is not yet derived and displayed.
[0018]
In addition, a specific combination in a display area in which a display symbol is displayed on the variable display device is set in advance as an active line, and when it is determined that a predetermined game value is to be given, the final stop symbol mode causes a big hit. When the notification is made, the display symbol is stopped after changing the display symbol so that the display symbol finally stopped on this activated line has a specific display mode. Therefore, the player can easily recognize whether or not a big hit has occurred by checking the display mode on the active line on the variable display device.
[0019]
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine that performs a special map game using a variable display device such as an LCD, and a card reader (CR: Card Reader) type first-type pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball using a prepaid card. Will be described as an example. However, the game machine to which the present invention is applied is not limited to this, and may be applied to a game machine such as a slot machine equipped with an LCD.
[0020]
In addition, even if it is a ball-and-ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, as long as it has a variable display device, for example, a pachinko game machine classified into the second type or the third type, a general electric machine, or A ball game machine with a probability setting function called a pachicon may be used. Further, the present invention is applicable not only to a CR-type pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball using a prepaid card, but also to a pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball using cash. That is, any form of gaming machine having a variable display device such as an LCD and capable of performing an effect display corresponding to a special figure game may be used.
[0021]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 has a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails, and a variable display device (special symbol display device) 4 is provided at a substantially central position of the game area. The variable display device 4 is provided with a plurality of display areas, and a special figure game is performed by variably displaying the display symbols (special symbols) displayed in each display area based on a predetermined arrangement.
[0022]
At the lower position of the variable display device 4, a special symbol starting port (start chucker) 6 which also serves as an electric tulip type accessory (ordinary electric accessory) 5, and an opening operation is performed by driving a solenoid or the like when a big hit occurs. A large winning opening (first-class special electric accessory) 7 is arranged vertically. The special winning opening 7 performs an opening operation of a special winning opening door provided on the front surface when a special winning game is performed based on a winning timing to the special symbol starting opening 6 and a big hit is achieved. In addition, speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the game frame 3, and a lamp 9 is provided around the game area.
[0023]
FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main boards. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board (power supply unit) 10, a main control board (game control unit) 11, a symbol control board (display control unit) 13, and a voice control board (voice control), as described in detail later. Unit), a lamp control board (lamp control unit) 15, a payout control board (payout control unit) 16, and an information terminal board (information output unit) 17, which are provided at appropriate places.
[0024]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a system configuration centering on a game control unit. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment mainly includes a power supply section (power supply board) 10, a game control section (main control board) 11, an input / output section 12, a display control section (symbol control board) 13, a sound A control unit (voice control board) 14, a lamp control unit (lamp control board) 15, a payout control unit (payout control board) 16, and an information output unit (information terminal board) 17 are provided.
[0025]
The power supply unit 10 supplies a predetermined power supply voltage to each circuit in the pachinko gaming machine 1.
[0026]
The game control unit 11 includes various circuits provided in a game control board which is a control board on the main side, a random number generation function used in a special figure game, and input / output of signals via the input / output unit 12. , A function of outputting control commands to the display control unit 13, the voice control unit 14, the lamp control unit 15, and the payout control unit 16, and a function of outputting various information to the hall management computer. I have. Furthermore, the game control unit 11 includes an initial reset circuit for resetting at power-on, an I / O port, and an address decode circuit for decoding an address signal and outputting a signal for selecting an I / O port. Is provided.
[0027]
The input / output unit 12 is used for detecting a game ball and opening / closing an accessory. The display control unit 13, the voice control unit 14, and the lamp control unit 15 perform special figure display control, voice output control, and lamp display control in the special figure game based on the control command signal transmitted from the game control unit 11, respectively. It is a sub-side control unit that executes independently of the game control unit 11. The payout control unit 16 controls payout of a game ball, a prize ball, and the like. The information output unit 17 is for outputting various game-related information to the outside.
[0028]
Here, the temporary stop timing, the fluctuation timing, and the like of the display symbols displayed on the variable display device 4 are uniquely determined according to the control commands output from the game control unit 11. That is, the display control unit 13, the voice control unit 14, and the lamp control unit 15 change the display pattern on the variable display device 4, output the voice from the speakers 8 </ b> L, 8 </ b> R, and blink the lamp 9 from the timing of receiving the control command. Control is performed so that the display is performed in conjunction.
[0029]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating details of the display control unit 13. The display control unit 13 includes various circuits provided in a symbol control board, which is a sub-side control board, and performs display control for image processing in a special figure game independently of the game control unit 11. It is. The display control unit 13 displays an image used for the special figure game on the variable display device 4 based on the display control command output from the game control unit 11. Therefore, the display control unit 13 includes an oscillation circuit 21, a reset circuit 22, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 23 for display control, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 24, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 25, A video display processor (hereinafter, VDP: Video Display Processor) 26, a character ROM 27, a VRAM (Video RAM) 28, and an LCD drive circuit 29 are provided.
[0030]
The oscillation circuit 21 outputs a reference clock signal to the CPU 23 and the VDP 26. The reset circuit 22 outputs a reset signal for resetting the CPU 23 and the VDP 26. When receiving the display control command from the game control unit 11, the CPU 23 reads control data for performing display control from the ROM 24 while using the RAM 25 as a work area. Further, the CPU 23 sends a drawing command to the VDP 26 based on the read control data. The ROM 24 is a semiconductor memory that stores various control programs and the like used by the CPU 23. The RAM 25 is a semiconductor memory used as a work area by the CPU 23.
[0031]
The VDP 26 has a display device control function and a high-speed drawing function for displaying images, and operates according to a drawing command from the CPU 23. Further, it has a two-dimensional address space independent of the CPU 23, and the VRAM 28 is mapped therein. The character ROM 27 stores character image data that is frequently used among images displayed on the variable display device 4, specifically, a person, a monster, a character, a figure, a symbol, or the like. The VRAM 28 is a frame buffer memory for expanding the image data generated by the VDP 26. The LCD drive circuit 29 converts the image data input from the VDP 26 into a video signal including a color signal and a synchronization signal, and outputs the video signal to the variable display device 4.
[0032]
The VDP 26 variably displays the display symbols (special symbols) displayed in the display area of the variable display device 4 under the control of the CPU 23. That is, the VDP 26 continuously fluctuates the special symbol based on a predetermined arrangement from a state where an arbitrary special symbol is stopped in the display area of the variable display device 4, and temporarily stops the fluctuating special symbol. Further, the special symbol is determined and displayed.
[0033]
FIG. 5A shows an arrangement of special symbols according to the present embodiment. Nine numbers arranged as shown in FIG. 5A are prepared as special symbols of the present embodiment. Here, in the variable display device 4, three display areas are arranged side by side in the left-right direction, and a special symbol left symbol (hereinafter, left symbol), a special symbol middle symbol (hereinafter, middle symbol), And a special symbol right symbol (hereinafter, right symbol) is displayed. Further, the VDP 26 changes the arrangement of the special symbols constituting the reach display mode according to the control of the CPU 23. That is, the VDP 26 changes the arrangement of the left symbol or the right symbol. FIG. 5B shows a case where the arrangement of the right symbols is changed.
[0034]
Next, the operation (operation) of the present embodiment will be described.
[0035]
First, an outline of a game flow in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described. By operating a handle provided at the lower right position of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game ball is launched into the game area. The game control unit 11 monitors the presence or absence of an input of a special symbol start switch or the like in the input / output unit 12, and when a game ball wins the special symbol start port 6, the winning of the game ball is performed by the special symbol start switch. Is detected. When a winning of a game ball is detected at the special symbol starting port 6, the number of winning game balls and a random number at the time of winning are stored in a special symbol determination bank. Then, in accordance with the stored data, the game control unit 11 determines in advance whether the display mode of the change of the symbol based on the winning start is a jackpot, a reach mode, or a loss. In accordance with this determination result, a display control command as command information for commanding display control of the variable display device 4 is transmitted from the game control unit 11 to the display control unit 13. In addition, a voice control command as command information for commanding voice control is transmitted from the game control unit 11 to the voice control unit 14. Further, a lamp control command is transmitted from the game control unit 11 to the lamp control unit 15 as command information for commanding control of various lamps / LEDs.
[0036]
The display control command transmitted from the game control unit 11 to the display control unit 13 includes, for example, a fluctuation time command for instructing a fluctuation time (including a type of fluctuation such as a type of reach), a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol. It consists of three stop symbol commands, left, middle, and right, which command the stop symbol mode in which the symbol stops.
[0037]
Hereinafter, an operation example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 centering on the display operation of the variable display device 4 by the display control unit 13 executing the display processing of the special figure game based on the display control command received from the game control unit 11. Will be described in detail. In the operation according to the display processing of the display control unit 13, the processing procedure according to the flowchart described below does not necessarily need to be executed as long as an apparently similar image is displayed.
[0038]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the special symbol control processing in this embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a display example when the reach effect display is not performed. As shown in FIG. 7, three display areas 41 to 43 are arranged side by side in the left and right direction on the variable display device 4 of the present embodiment, a left symbol 51 is displayed in the display area 41, a middle symbol 52 is displayed in the display area 42, and a display is performed. The right symbol 53 is displayed in the area 43.
[0039]
First, when a game ball wins in the special symbol starting port 6, the display control unit 13 determines a symbol variation pattern based on the display control command received from the game control unit 11. When the symbol variation pattern is determined, based on the determined symbol variation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 7A to 7B, a left symbol 51 displayed on the display area 41 of the variable display device 4, a display area By scrolling the middle symbol 52 displayed at 42 and the right symbol 53 displayed at the display area 43 from top to bottom, the variable display of all the displayed symbols 51 to 53 is started (step S301: hereinafter simply S301). Described).
[0040]
Next, it is checked whether or not the reach effect display is performed based on the determined symbol variation pattern (S302). If it is determined that the reach effect display is not to be performed (S302; No), FIG. 7C. As shown in (5), the left symbol 51 serving as the first stop symbol is replaced and decelerated, and the left symbol 51 is temporarily stopped at the display symbol of "4" (S303). Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7D, replacement and deceleration of the right symbol 53 serving as the second stop symbol are performed, and the right symbol 53 is temporarily stopped at the display symbol of "5" (S304). Next, as shown in FIG. 7E, the middle symbol 52 serving as the third stop symbol (final stop symbol) is replaced and decelerated, and the middle symbol 52 is temporarily stopped at the display symbol of "2" ( S305). Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (f), an image in which all the display symbols 51 to 53 are completely stopped is displayed in the display areas 41 to 43 of the variable display device 4 to determine the display mode (S306).
[0041]
The control of the display images in the display areas 41 to 43 of the variable display device 4 is such that the display control unit 13 sends the image data generated by the VDP 26 which has received the drawing command from the CPU 23 to the LCD drive circuit 29, and This is realized by supplying a corresponding video signal from the LCD drive circuit 29 to the variable display device 4. On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process of S302 that the reach effect display is to be performed (S302; Yes), a reach effect process, which will be described in detail later, is executed (S307).
[0042]
Hereinafter, in the reach effect processing of the special symbol control processing shown in FIG. 6, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 centering on the display operation of the variable display device 4 by the display control unit 13 executing the display processing of the special figure game. An example will be described in detail. In the operation according to the display processing of the display control unit 13, the processing procedure according to the flowchart described below does not necessarily need to be executed as long as an apparently similar image is displayed.
[0043]
(1) Fluctuation pattern (1)
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation example according to the fluctuation pattern (1). FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the reach effect display in the variation pattern (1). The variation pattern (1) is a variation mode (specific variation mode) in which the arrangement of the right symbols is changed and the variation display direction of the right symbol is changed after all the display symbols are temporarily stopped. This is a fluctuation pattern to be displayed in a fluctuation manner. In this example, it is assumed that the stop symbol mode after the variable display is the big hit mode of “5”, “5”, “5”.
[0044]
First, the display control unit 13 determines a symbol variation pattern based on the display control command received from the game control unit 11, and based on the determined symbol variation pattern, as shown in FIG. 4 by scrolling the left symbol 51 displayed in the display area 41, the middle symbol 52 displayed in the display region 42, and the right symbol 53 displayed in the display region 43 from top to bottom. The variable display of Nos. To 53 is started (S401).
[0045]
When a certain period has elapsed from the start of the variable display, as shown in FIG. 9B, the left symbol 51 is temporarily stopped at the display symbol of “7” (S402), and the right symbol 53 is changed to the display symbol of “7”. A temporary stop is performed (S403). Here, the left symbol 51 and the right symbol 53 are aligned in the same symbol, which is a so-called reach display mode. Here, for example, the voice control unit 14 outputs a voice “reach!” From the speakers 8L and 8R in accordance with the voice control command received from the game control unit 11, thereby informing the player that the reach display mode has been achieved. It is preferable to notify.
[0046]
Next, as shown in FIG. 9C, the middle symbol 52 is temporarily stopped at the display symbol of "5" (S404), and all the symbols 51 to 53 are temporarily stopped. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9D, the arrangement of the right symbols 53 displayed in the display area 43 is reversed (S405). Here, in order to make it easy for a player to recognize that the arrangement of the right symbols 53 has been reversed, it is preferable to display the arrangement of the left symbols 51 displayed in the display area 41. Further, the valid line 54 is displayed on the variable display device 4 (S406). Further, in a state where the fluctuation direction of the right symbol 53 is reversed (specific variation mode) so that the right symbol 53 scrolls from bottom to top (S407), as shown in FIG. The right symbol 53 is variably displayed again (S408).
[0047]
Thus, after temporarily stopping all the display symbols 51 to 53, the arrangement of the right symbols 53 constituting the reach display mode is reversed and the variation direction of the right symbols 53 is reversed. Since the right symbol 53 and the right symbol 53 are changed and displayed again, it is possible to improve the novelty of the change mode of the displayed symbol, and to enhance amusement of the game. In addition, it is possible to give a surprising effect to the variation of the display symbols. Further, during the variable display according to the specific change mode, the display symbol that is always in the reach display mode is displayed on the pay line 54, so that the player's entertainment interest can be enhanced.
[0048]
Next, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol mode is set (S409). Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (f), when it is not the stop symbol mode (S409; No), the variable display of the left symbol 51 and the right symbol 53 is continued. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9 (g), in the case of the stop symbol mode (S409; Yes), as shown in FIG. 9 (h), the left symbol 51 of the display area 41 and the middle symbol 52 of the display area 42. Then, an image in which the movement of the right symbol 53 in the display area 43 is completely stopped is displayed on the variable display device 4, whereby all the displayed symbols are determined (S410). As a result, the special map game is determined as a big hit. In this example, the case where the special map game is a big hit has been described, but a loss may be performed.
[0049]
(2) Fluctuation pattern (2)
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an operation example according to the variation pattern (2). FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the reach effect display in the variation pattern (2). The variation pattern (2) is a variation mode (specific variation mode) in which the arrangement of the right symbols is changed and the variation display direction of the left symbol is changed after all display symbols are temporarily stopped. This is a fluctuation pattern to be displayed in a fluctuation manner. In this example, it is assumed that the stop symbol mode after the variable display is the big hit mode of “5”, “5”, “5”.
[0050]
First, the display control unit 13 starts the variable display of all the display symbols 51 to 53 as shown in FIG. 11A based on the determined symbol variation pattern (S501). When a certain period has elapsed from the start of the variable display, as shown in FIG. 11B, the left symbol 51 is temporarily stopped at the display symbol of “7” (S502), and the right symbol 53 is changed to the display symbol of “7”. A temporary stop is made (S503). Next, as shown in FIG. 11C, the middle symbol 52 is temporarily stopped at the display symbol of "5" (S504), and all the symbols 51 to 53 are temporarily stopped.
[0051]
Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 11D, the arrangement of the right symbols 53 displayed in the display area 43 is reversed (S505). Further, the valid line 54 is displayed on the variable display device 4 (S506). Further, in a specific variation mode in which the variation direction of the left symbol 51 is reversed so that the left symbol 51 scrolls from bottom to top (S507), as shown in FIG. 11E, the left symbol 51 and the right symbol 53. Is started (S508). Thus, even if the left symbol 51 and the right symbol 53 are again displayed in a specific variation mode in which the arrangement of the right symbol 53 is reversed and the variation direction of the left symbol 51 is reversed, the variation of the variation of the display symbol is novel. Can be improved, and amusement in games can be enhanced.
[0052]
Next, it is determined whether or not it is the stop symbol mode (S509), and if it is not the stop symbol mode (S509; No), the fluctuation of the left symbol 51 and the right symbol 53 as shown in FIG. The display continues. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11 (g), in the case of the stopped symbol mode (S509; Yes), all the displayed symbols are determined as shown in FIG. 11 (h) (S510). As a result, the special map game is determined as a big hit. In this example, the case where the special map game is a big hit has been described, but a loss may be performed.
[0053]
(3) Fluctuation pattern (3)
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an operation example according to the variation pattern (3). FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the reach effect display in the variation pattern (3). The variation pattern {circle around (3)} is a variation pattern in which, after all the displayed symbols are temporarily stopped, the left symbol and the right symbol are again variably displayed in a specific variation mode, and the number of middle symbols is increased. In this example, it is assumed that the stop symbol mode after the variable display is the big hit mode of “6”, “6”, “6”.
[0054]
First, the display control unit 13 starts variable display of all the display symbols 51 to 53 based on the determined symbol variation pattern as shown in FIG. 13A (S601). After a certain period has elapsed from the start of the variable display, as shown in FIG. 13B, the left symbol 51 is temporarily stopped at the display symbol of “7” (S602), and the right symbol 53 is changed to the display symbol of “7”. It is temporarily stopped (S603). Next, as shown in FIG. 13C, the middle symbol 52 is temporarily stopped at the display symbol of "5" (S604), and all the symbols 51 to 53 are temporarily stopped.
[0055]
Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 13D, the arrangement of the right symbols 53 displayed in the display area 43 is reversed (S605), and the active line 54 is displayed on the variable display device 4 (S606). In addition, as shown in FIG. 13 (e), the changing direction of the right symbol 53 is reversed so that the right symbol 53 scrolls from bottom to top (S607). Further, among the right symbols 53 displayed in the display area 43, the display symbol 53a of "6" is copied, the copied display symbol is moved to the display area 42, and the display symbol 52a is displayed in the display area 42, and displayed. The number of middle symbols 52 displayed in the area 42 is increased (S608). As described above, since the number of the middle symbols 52 is increased, the novelty of the variation mode can be improved, and the entertainment interest of the player can be enhanced.
[0056]
Next, after the left symbol 51 and the right symbol 53 are changed and displayed again (S609), as shown in FIG. 13F, the left symbol 51 and the right symbol 53 are temporarily stopped at a display symbol of "6" ( S610). Further, the display symbol 52a displayed in the display area 42 is moved. Here, in the display area 42, it is preferable to preferentially display the display symbol 52a serving as the big hit mode. By displaying the display symbol 52a with priority, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation that the player will have a big hit and to enhance the interest in the game. In addition, the player can easily understand the identification information in the jackpot mode. Further, it is preferable that the color of the display symbol 52a be different from the colors of the other display symbols. In this case, it is possible to further increase the sense of expectation that the player will have a big hit, thereby increasing the interest in the game. Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (g), the display symbol 52a is moved, the middle symbol 52 is changed to the display symbol of "6", and the number of the middle symbols 52 is reduced (S611).
[0057]
Next, it is determined whether or not it is the stop symbol mode (S612). If it is not the stop symbol mode (S612; No), the process returns to S608, and the middle symbol 52 is increased again. On the other hand, in the case of the stop symbol mode (S612; Yes), as shown in FIG. 13 (h), all display symbols are determined (S613). As a result, the special map game is determined as a big hit. In this example, the case where the special map game is a big hit has been described, but a loss may be performed. If the special figure game is lost, for example, the display symbols 52a are moved out of the display area 42 to reduce the number of middle symbols 52.
[0058]
(4) Fluctuation pattern ▲ 4 ▼
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an operation example according to the fluctuation pattern (4). FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the reach effect display in the fluctuation pattern (4). The fluctuation pattern (4) is a fluctuation pattern that is a so-called triple reach in which the left symbol and the right symbol are changed and displayed again in a specific variation mode after all display symbols are temporarily stopped, and the number of left and right symbols is increased. . In this example, it is assumed that the stop symbol mode after the variable display is the big hit mode of “5”, “5”, “5”.
[0059]
First, the display control unit 13 starts variable display of all display symbols 51 to 53 based on the determined symbol variation pattern as shown in FIG. 15A (S701). When a certain period has elapsed from the start of the variable display, as shown in FIG. 15B, the left symbol 51 is temporarily stopped at the display symbol of “7” (S702), and the right symbol 53 is stopped at the display symbol of “7”. It is temporarily stopped (S703). Next, as shown in FIG. 15C, the middle symbol 52 is temporarily stopped at the display symbol of "5" (S704), and all the symbols 51 to 53 are temporarily stopped.
[0060]
Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15D, the arrangement of the right symbols 53 displayed in the display area 43 is reversed (S705), and the left symbols 51 and the right symbols displayed in the display areas 41 and 43 are displayed. The number of 53 is increased to three (S706). Further, three effective lines 54 are displayed on the variable display device 4 (S707). In this manner, since the player is in a so-called triple reach state in which the three activated lines 54 are displayed, it is possible to increase a player's expectation of winning a jackpot, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.
[0061]
Next, as shown in FIG. 15 (e), the left symbol 51 and the right symbol 53 are changed in a specific variation mode in which the variation direction of the right symbol 53 is reversed so that the right symbol 53 scrolls from bottom to top (S708). The variable display of 53 is started (S709). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol mode is present (S710). As shown in FIG. 15 (f), when the stop symbol mode is not present (S710; No), the fluctuation of the left symbol 51 and the right symbol 53 is performed. The display continues. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15 (g), in the case of the stopped symbol mode (S710; Yes), as shown in FIG. 15 (h), all the displayed symbols are determined (S711). As a result, the special map game is determined as a big hit. In this example, the case where the special map game is a big hit has been described, but a loss may be performed.
[0062]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.
[0063]
In the above embodiment, the case where the arrangement of the right symbol 53 is reversed and the variation display direction of the right symbol 53 or the left symbol 51 is reversed in the variation patterns (1) to (4), It is sufficient that at least one arrangement of the left symbol 51 and the right symbol 53 is changed and at least one variable display direction is changed. For example, the arrangement of both the left symbol 51 and the right symbol 53 may be changed randomly, and the variable display direction of the left symbol 51 or the right symbol 53 may be changed. Also in this case, the novelty of the variation mode can be improved, and the entertainment of the game can be enhanced. However, when the left symbol 51 and the right symbol 53 are changed and displayed again, the display symbols are displayed on the effective line 54 so that the left symbol 51 and the right symbol 53 are in the same symbol and reach display mode. Preferably, the sequence is changed. This is because during the variable display of the left symbol 51 and the right symbol 53, the reach display mode is always provided on the activated line 54, and it is possible to increase the expectation that the player will be in a big hit state, and to enhance the interest in the game. It is.
[0064]
In the above-described embodiment, in order to make it easy for a player to recognize that the arrangement of the right symbols 53 has been reversed in the fluctuation patterns (1) and (2), three display areas 41 and 43 are displayed. Although the case where the symbols are displayed has been described, one display symbol may be displayed for each. In this case, in order to make it easy for the player to recognize that the arrangement of the right symbols 53 has been reversed, for example, it is preferable to change the arrangement slowly. Further, the effective line 54 may not be displayed on the variable display device 4.
[0065]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the number of middle symbols 52 displayed in the display area 42 is increased in the variation pattern (3) has been described. However, the number of active lines 54 is increased in accordance with the number of middle symbols 52. You may. For example, in the fluctuation pattern {circle around (3)}, by setting two activated lines 54 corresponding to the number of middle symbols 52, a so-called double reach state can be achieved, and the player's sense of expectation of a big hit can be increased. It can enhance interest. In this case, the increased display symbol 52a does not move, and the left symbol 51 and the right symbol 53 stop, so that all the display symbols are determined.
[0066]
In the above embodiment, in the variation pattern (3), the display symbol 53a of the right symbol 53 displayed in the display area 43 is copied, and the copied display symbol 53a is moved to the display area 42 and displayed on the display area 42. Although the case where the number of the middle symbols 52 is increased has been described, for example, the display symbol of the left symbol 51 displayed in the display area 41 is copied and the number of the middle symbols 52 displayed in the display area 42 is reduced. May be increased. In addition, both the display symbol of the right symbol 53 displayed in the display area 43 and the display symbol of the left symbol 51 displayed in the display area 41 are copied, and the number of the medium symbols 52 displayed in the display area 42 is copied. May be increased. In this case, when the copied display symbols are the same symbol, the number of middle symbols 52 displayed in the display area 42 is increased by one, and when the copied display symbols are different symbols, the medium symbol displayed in the display area 42 is increased. It is preferable to increase the number of 52 by two. When increasing the number of middle symbols 52, the number of middle symbols 52 may be increased stepwise. Furthermore, the timing of increasing the middle symbol 52 may be before the variable display in the specific change mode or during the variable display.
[0067]
In the above embodiment, the case where a so-called triple reach state is set in the fluctuation pattern (4) has been described. For example, the number of the left symbols 51 and the right symbols 53 displayed in the display areas 41 and 43 is 2 And a so-called double reach state. Further, in the variation pattern (4), the display symbols displayed in the display area 41 or the display area 43 may be copied to increase the number of middle symbols 52. Also in this case, the number of middle symbols 52 can be increased at one time or can be increased stepwise.
[0068]
As described above, the gaming machine of the present invention has been specifically described based on the embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications can be made without departing from the gist thereof. It is. For example, the block configurations shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 can be arbitrarily changed and modified.
[0069]
The present invention can also be applied to a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In other words, when the CPU of the game machine executes a predetermined program to simulate the movement of the above-mentioned game ball, and as a result, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the above-mentioned special symbol starting port 6, the above-mentioned A lottery similar to that described above is performed, and the display symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The game machine program can be stored in a CD-ROM or the like and distributed separately from the game machine.
[0070]
Note that the program and data for implementing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a removable recording medium, but may be stored in a storage device of the computer device or the like in advance. You may take the form of distribution by pre-installing. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.
[0071]
The game can be executed not only by installing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.
[0072]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the present invention has the following effects.
As described in claim 1, when the display mode of the identification information displayed on the plurality of display areas becomes the reach display mode, the variable display of the display area not constituting the reach display mode among the plurality of display areas is stopped. In a specific variation mode in which the arrangement of the identification information of at least one display area of the display areas constituting the reach display mode is changed, and the variable display direction of the identification information of at least one display area is changed, The identification information making up the display mode is variably displayed again. Thus, in the specific change mode, the change direction of the identification information changes, and the pattern arrangement of the identification information changes, so that the novelty of the change mode can be improved and the interest in the game can be enhanced.
[0073]
As described in claim 2, at least one of the identification information to be the reach display mode is displayed in the display area configuring the reach display mode on the activated line during the execution of the variable display in the specific change mode. The arrangement of the identification information of the display area can be changed. Accordingly, during the execution of the variation display in the specific variation mode, the identification information in the reach display mode is always displayed on the activated line, so that it is possible to enhance the gaming interest of the player.
[0074]
As described in claim 3, the identification information displayed in the display area not configuring the reach display mode after the variable display of the display area not configuring the reach display mode is stopped during the execution of the variable display according to the specific variation mode. The identification information increasing means for increasing the type of information, and the identification information displayed in the display area not configuring the reach display mode including the increased identification information, is combined with the identification information of the display area configuring the reach display mode. The priority display control means for displaying the identification information that causes the specific game state to be preferentially displayed is included, so that the player can easily understand the identification information.
[0075]
As described in claim 4, during execution of the variable display according to the specific variation mode, the identification information that does not configure the reach display mode is increased after stopping the variable display of the display area that does not configure the reach display mode. Identification information increasing means for increasing the type of identification information displayed in a display area not configuring a reach display mode including identification information, and identification information displayed in a display area not configuring a reach display mode including the increased identification information And a color change control unit that causes the color of the identification information that causes a specific game state to be different from the color of other identification information in combination with the identification information of the display area that constitutes the reach display mode. Therefore, the player can easily understand the identification information.
[0076]
As described in claim 5, the identification information copying means for copying the identification information of the display area constituting the reach display mode during the execution of the variation display in the specific variation mode, and the reach display mode for the copied identification information. Since it includes the identification information moving means for increasing the type of identification information by moving to a display area that is not configured, the novelty of the variation mode can be improved, and the entertainment interest of the player can be enhanced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a system configuration centering on a game control unit.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating details of a display control unit in FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an arrangement of special symbols in the embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a special symbol control process in the embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a display example when a reach effect display is not performed.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a processing example in a fluctuation pattern (1).
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a display example in a fluctuation pattern (1).
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a processing example in a fluctuation pattern (2).
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display example in a variation pattern (2).
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in a fluctuation pattern (3).
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a display example in a fluctuation pattern (3).
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a processing example in a fluctuation pattern (4).
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a display example in a fluctuation pattern (4).
[Explanation of symbols]
1… Pachinko machine (game machine)
2 ... game board (gauge board)
3 ... frame for machine (base frame)
4 Variable display device (special symbol display device)
5… Electric tulip-type accessory (ordinary electric accessory)
6… Special design opening
7… Grand Prize Winner (Type 1 special electric accessory)
8L, 8R ... speaker
9 ... lamp
10 Power supply unit (power supply board)
11 ... game control unit (main control board)
12 ... input / output unit
13 Display control unit (symbol control board)
14 Voice control unit (voice control board)
15 ... lamp control unit (lamp control board)
16 ... payout control unit (payout control board)
17 Information output part (information terminal board)

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine having a plurality of display areas and a variable display device for variably displaying a plurality of identification information based on a predetermined arrangement and displaying a display result,
A variation mode determining unit configured to determine a variation mode of the identification information in the plurality of display areas when a preset variation start condition is satisfied;
A variable display control unit configured to control a variable display of the identification information in the plurality of display areas based on the variable mode determined by the variable mode determining unit;
The variable display control means, when the display mode of the identification information displayed in the plurality of display areas becomes the reach display mode, stops the variable display of the display area not constituting the reach display mode among the plurality of display areas. After changing the arrangement of the identification information of at least one of the display areas constituting the reach display mode, and in a specific variation mode in which the variation display direction of the identification information of at least one display area is changed, A gaming machine wherein the identification information of a display area constituting a reach display mode is again displayed in a variable manner. The variation display control means is configured to execute a variation display according to the specific variation mode, and to display a specific game state advantageous to a player when a predetermined combination of identification information is displayed on an active line. The arrangement of the identification information of the at least one display area is changed so that the identification information serving as the reach display mode is displayed in the display area configuring the reach display mode. Gaming machine. The variation display control unit does not configure the reach display mode after stopping the variation display of the display area that does not configure the reach display mode among the plurality of display areas during the variation display according to the specific variation mode. Identification information increasing means for increasing the type of identification information displayed in the display area; and configuring the reach display mode among the identification information displayed in the display area not configuring the reach display mode including the increased identification information. 3. The display device according to claim 1, further comprising: priority display control means for displaying, in combination with the identification information of the display area, identification information which causes a specific game state advantageous to the player to be generated. Gaming machine. The variation display control unit does not configure the reach display mode after stopping the variation display of the display area that does not configure the reach display mode among the plurality of display areas during the variation display according to the specific variation mode. Identification information increasing means for increasing the type of identification information displayed in the display area; and configuring the reach display mode among the identification information displayed in the display area not configuring the reach display mode including the increased identification information. A color change control unit for causing a color of the identification information, which is a cause of generating a specific game state advantageous to the player in combination with the identification information of the display area, to be different from a color of other identification information. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of items 1 to 3. The identification information increasing unit is configured to copy identification information of a display area constituting the reach display mode of the plurality of display areas during the execution of the variable display according to the specific variation mode; and The gaming machine according to claim 3, further comprising: an identification information moving unit configured to move the identification information to a display area that does not configure the reach display mode to increase the types of identification information.

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