JP2004065628A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a player to easily recognize a result of lot on the shift to a special game and to sufficiently enjoy the pleasure of the game without being tired. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine comprises a pattern display device 5 for variably displaying a plurality of patterns, a start winning hole 13 for starting the variable display of patterns in the pattern display device 5 conditional to the winning of game balls, and a lot means for determining the mode of stopping and displaying patterns. When the combination of symbols, stopped and displayed after the variable display of patterns terminates, constitutes a prescribed winning mode, a special game, more advantageous to a player than a normal game, is executed. The game machine also has a notifying means (a rotary body 8 of a jackpot notification device) for displaying a result of lot in the lot means. The rotary body 8 is driven to rotate by a stepping motor. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine provided with a symbol display device for variably displaying a plurality of symbols.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a pachinko machine has been known as this type of gaming machine.
Some conventional pachinko machines include a symbol display device including a liquid crystal display device or the like, and various effect displays are performed by the symbol display device.
In such a pachinko machine, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display device for a predetermined period on condition that a game ball has won the starting winning port, and the symbol stop display mode is a predetermined prize mode (big hit). When configured, a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game is performed. In this special game, for example, by opening a special winning opening for a predetermined time, more prize balls can be obtained as compared with the normal game.
[0003]
In such a pachinko machine, whether or not the symbol stop display mode forms a predetermined prize mode is determined based on the lottery result of the lottery means configured by the control device. That is, when a lottery is performed by the lottery means and the lottery result permits the configuration of the prize mode, the symbols are stopped and displayed so that the prize mode is configured, and the game can be shifted to the special game.
[0004]
As described above, since there is a large difference in the profit of the player depending on whether or not the game can be shifted to the special game, the player plays the game in the hope that the stop display mode of the symbol becomes the prize mode and shifts to the special game. .
Therefore, the stop display mode of the symbol is of great interest to the player. For this reason, various pachinko machines have been developed which are provided with an informing means for informing the result of the lottery in the lottery means so as to respond to the player's interest. For example, Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2001-202141 discloses a pachinko machine in which an accessory for performing a jackpot notification is arranged above a symbol display device.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As described above, a player who is playing a game with a pachinko machine causes a larger number of game balls to be placed in the starting winning opening, thereby causing the symbol display device to perform more variable display of the symbol to the special game. Hope that the opportunity to transition will increase. For this reason, the player places the center of the viewpoint in the starting winning opening and the symbol display device. That is, the player's gaze is focused on the winning opening and the symbol display device, and the consciousness is less likely to be concentrated on other areas in the gaming section.
[0006]
Therefore, even if a pachinko machine disclosed in the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-202141 is provided with a notifying means for notifying whether or not the player can shift to the special game in an area where the player's consciousness does not concentrate. However, it is not always the case that the player can recognize the notification by the notification means.
That is, if the consciousness is concentrated on the symbol display device and the starting winning opening, the notification in the notification means is overlooked. Miss the prize.
[0007]
In addition, if attention is paid evenly to all of the symbol display device, the starting winning opening, and the notification means, the eyes must be largely moved, resulting in tired eyes. Further, it is not possible to enjoy an effect using the symbol display device or the like, and the fun of the game is reduced by half.
[0008]
The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-described circumstances, and allows a player to easily recognize a lottery result relating to a transition to a special game, so that the player can fully enjoy the fun of the game without getting tired. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of performing such operations.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The gaming machine according to the present invention has the following features in order to achieve the above-mentioned object.
That is, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a symbol display device for variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and a start winning prize port for starting the symbol variably displayed on the symbol display device on condition that a game ball is won. A lottery means for determining a stop display mode of the symbol based on a predetermined lottery,
When the lottery result in the lottery means permits the configuration of the prize mode, the symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination of the prize modes, and in a gaming machine for performing a special game advantageous to the player as compared with the normal game,
A notifying means for notifying the lottery result of the lottery means is provided between the symbol display device and the starting winning opening.
[0010]
Further, in the gaming machine, the notifying means includes a disk-shaped rotator, and a rotation drive unit for rotating the rotator,
While dividing the surface of the rotating body into a plurality of regions along the direction of rotation, displaying a winning or non-winning for each region,
After rotating the rotating body for a predetermined time, the rotation of the rotating body may be stopped, and the lottery result may be notified based on the stop position.
[0011]
The symbol display device is a device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and includes, for example, an image display device, a reel-type display device, a 7-segment display device, a belt-type display device, and the like. The lottery means is constituted by, for example, a control device for controlling the gaming machine.
[0012]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described based on specific examples shown in the drawings. In the following description, a pachinko machine will be described as an example of a typical gaming machine.
[0013]
<Pachinko machine>
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 1 used in a pachinko machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
A pachinko machine according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a game board 1 for playing a game by firing a game ball by a firing device (not shown). As shown in FIG. 1, on the surface of the game board 1, there is provided a substantially circular game part 3 surrounded by a pair of guide rails 2. In the game part 3, a plurality of obstacle nails, windmills and the like are provided. A plurality of special symbols, and a symbol display device 5 functioning as a special symbol display device for variably displaying a plurality of special symbols; a normal symbol display device 6 for variably displaying a normal symbol; It has a winning opening and an out opening 7 for discharging a game ball not winning any of the winning openings from the inside of the gaming section 3.
[0014]
Between the symbol display device 5 and a starting winning opening 13 described in detail later, a rotating body 8 which is a component of the jackpot notification device is disposed, and the symbol display device 5 and the rotating body 8 are framed. Surrounded by body 9.
[0015]
<Winning Port>
The winning opening is divided into a plurality of types according to its functions, a general winning opening 10 for discharging a predetermined number of winning balls on condition that the game ball has won, and on condition that the game ball has passed, A normal symbol starting port 11 for starting the variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 6, and a variable member (hereinafter, commonly referred to as a normal) that can be switched between a state where game balls are easily accepted and a state where game balls are hardly accepted. A start winning prize port 13 for starting a variation display of a special symbol on the symbol display device 5 on condition that the game ball has won, a state where the game ball can be easily received, and It is possible to switch between a state in which it is difficult to accept the ball, and when the symbol stop display mode on the symbol display device 5 constitutes a predetermined prize mode, the game ball is received for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times. Is switched to the easy state put consists of special winning opening 14.
[0016]
<Normal design opening>
The ordinary symbol starting port 11 is provided on the lower left of the starting winning port 13 and detects a passing game ball. Up to four passing balls of the ordinary symbol start-up port 11 can be stored, and based on the winning memory, the symbol variation display on the ordinary symbol display device 6 is performed.
[0017]
Further, in the upper right portion of the symbol display device 5, four ordinary symbol storage LEDs 21 for displaying the number of passing symbols of the ordinary symbol starting port 11 are provided. The number of passing symbols stored in the normal symbol starting port 11 can be displayed based on the number of lighted ordinary symbol memory LEDs 21.
[0018]
<Start winning prize>
On the left and right of the starting winning opening 13, there is provided a so-called tulip-shaped ordinary electric accessory 12 that can be switched between a state where game balls are easily accepted and a state where game balls are not easily accepted. The ordinary electric accessory 12 is in a state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball in a normal state, and when a “hit” occurs in the ordinary symbol display device 6, a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds to 6 seconds) ) Can be switched to a state in which game balls can be easily received.
[0019]
In addition, up to four winning balls can be stored in the starting winning opening 13, and the symbol display on the symbol display device 5 is changed based on the winning memory.
[0020]
In addition, four special symbol storage LEDs 22 are provided below the frame 9 to display the number of winning combinations stored in the winning opening 13. The number of the winning symbols stored in the start winning port 13 can be displayed based on the number of the special symbol storing LEDs 22 lit.
[0021]
<Symbol display device>
The symbol display device 5 is composed of a liquid crystal display device provided substantially at the center of the game section 3, and displays a plurality of special symbols represented by images in a variable manner, and performs animation display corresponding to a game state. A game performance can be performed.
[0022]
The special symbol displayed on the symbol display device 5 includes, for example, numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”,..., “9”, “10”, “11”, and the combination of the numbers stopped and displayed is “0”. A special game that is advantageous to the player as compared to a general game when a case where all three numbers are the same, such as "0""0","7""7""7", etc. It can be performed.
This special game is achieved by, for example, switching the large winning opening 14 to a state in which game balls are easily accepted for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times, and winning more game balls than in a general game, thereby obtaining more prize balls. It is a game that can be done.
[0023]
<Normal symbol display device>
The ordinary symbol display device 6 includes two ordinary symbol display LEDs of red light emission and green light emission, and the ordinary symbol display LEDs alternately flash in red and green emission colors. A state in which the blinking of the two normal symbol display LEDs is completed and the green light is turned on in green is regarded as a "hit", and the ordinary electric accessory 10 provided in the starting winning opening 11 can easily receive a game ball for a predetermined time. To make it easier for the starting winning port 11 to win game balls.
[0024]
It should be noted that the ordinary symbol display device 6 may be constituted by, for example, a 7-segment display provided below the starting winning opening 11 instead of the ordinary symbol display LED. In this case, numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”,..., “7”, “8”, and “9” are variably displayed as normal symbols. Then, the case where the stop-displayed number becomes “3” or “7” is defined as “hit”.
[0025]
<Big hit notification device>
The jackpot notification device is a device that functions as a notification unit for notifying a result of a lottery regarding whether or not to shift to a special game, and includes a disk-shaped translucent rotator 8 and a rotation of the rotator 8. And a stepping motor 56 (see FIG. 2) for driving.
[0026]
In addition, the surface of the rotating body 8 is divided into three regions along the rotation direction, and characters "big hit", "hit", and "out" are drawn in each region. Here, the “big hit” means that the special symbol stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 5 becomes the prize mode of “probable change big hit” and the shift to the special game is permitted, and the “hit” means “ It means that the prize mode is "normal jackpot" and the shift to the special game is permitted, and "losing" means that "big hit" and "hit" do not occur.
The “probably variable jackpot” refers to a “jackpot” in which a jackpot occurrence probability is increased to about five times the “normal jackpot” in a game after the end of the special game. The “normal jackpot” refers to a “big hit” in which a normal probability is used without increasing the jackpot occurrence probability in a game after the end of the special game.
[0027]
Note that “big hit”, “hit”, and “miss” may be used in other meanings. For example, "big hit" means that the special symbol stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 5 becomes a prize mode of "big hit" and the shift to the special game is permitted, and "hit" means the normal symbol display. The device 6 may be configured to mean that a “hit” occurs, and the “out” may mean that no “big hit” and “hit” occur.
[0028]
Further, a lamp 15 for transmitting and illuminating a predetermined area of the rotating body 8 is disposed inside the game board 1, and characters drawn in an area facing the position where the lamp 15 is disposed are highlighted. It has become. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the area where the “big hit” character is drawn at the position where the lamp 15 is arranged is rotating, and the “big hit” character is highlighted.
[0029]
It should be noted that the jackpot notification device may be any device as long as it can notify a lottery result regarding whether or not to shift to a special game.
For example, a jackpot notification device can be configured by a translucent disk and a plurality of lamps for transmitting and illuminating the disk. That is, a translucent disk is provided between the symbol display device 5 and the starting winning opening 13, and the surface of the disk is divided into three regions along the circumferential direction. ”,“ Hit ”, and“ out ”. Further, inside the game board 1, a plurality of lamps for illuminating each area of the disc with transmitted light are arranged, and the lamps are sequentially turned on. Then, by highlighting the character drawn in the area opposite to the lit lamp, it is possible to notify that "big hit", "hit", or "losing".
[0030]
In addition, a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, a plasma display, a dot matrix display, or the like is provided between the symbol display device 5 and the starting winning opening 13, and “big hits”, “hits”, The result of the lottery may be notified by displaying the characters “out”.
[0031]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the three characters “big hit”, “hit”, and “out” are displayed, but the displayed characters may be two “big hit” and “out”. Then, four or more characters including other characters may be displayed.
[0032]
<Playing on pachinko machines>
Next, a game in the pachinko machine will be described.
In the above-mentioned pachinko machine, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls is paid out when a game ball fired into the game section 3 by a launch device (not shown) wins a general winning opening 10 or the like.
[0033]
In addition, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the ordinary symbol starting port 11, the ordinary symbol display device 6 starts the variation display of the ordinary symbol. Then, by a lottery using a random number, the normal symbol display display mode on the ordinary symbol display device 6 is determined, and based on the determination, the variation display of the ordinary symbol is stopped.
[0034]
Here, when the stop display mode of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 6 becomes “hit”, the ordinary electric accessory 12 provided in the starting winning opening 13 is held for a predetermined time (for example, 0.6 seconds to 6 seconds). Only the game ball is switched to a state that is easy to accept.
[0035]
In addition, on the condition that the game ball has won the starting winning opening 13, the variable display of the special symbol on the symbol display device 5 is started. Then, a special symbol stop display mode in the symbol display device 5 is determined by lottery using random numbers, and the variable display of the special symbol is stopped based on this determination.
In the lottery using the random numbers, two types of high and low probability selection tables are used. For example, when a high probability selection table is selected, a "big hit" is more likely to occur by about five times than when a low probability selection table is selected.
[0036]
Here, when the stop display mode of the special symbol on the symbol display device 5 becomes “big hit”, the special winning opening 14 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is received. Further, a continuous winning opening (not shown) is provided in the special winning opening 14, and when a game ball winning in the large winning opening 14 also wins the continuous winning opening, the above-described large winning opening 14 is opened. Is repeated until a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) is reached.
[0037]
<Control device>
Each device constituting the pachinko machine described above is controlled by a control device including a microcomputer and the like.
The schematic configuration of this control device will be described based on FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the control device.
As shown in FIG. 2, the control device includes a main board 100 for performing main control in the pachinko machine, and a symbol display control, a lamp LED lighting control, a sound output control, a prize ball based on the control of the main board 100. Sub-control boards (display control board 200, lamp LED control board 300, audio control board 400, prize ball control board 500) for performing discharge control and the like are main components.
[0038]
<Main board>
As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 100 includes a CPU 101 for performing arithmetic processing, a ROM 102 storing a main control program, and a RAM 103 serving as a temporary storage area, and according to the control program stored in the ROM 102. The main control of the pachinko machine is performed by the operation of the CPU 101 and the like.
[0039]
Although not shown, a reset clock pulse generating circuit and an initial reset circuit are connected to the CPU 101, and processing is performed from the top of the control program based on the input of a reset signal generated at power-on or periodically. It is supposed to run.
[0040]
Various sensors and the like are connected to the main board 100. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the main board 100 has a starting winning ball sensor 51 for detecting a winning ball to the starting winning port 13 and a detecting ball for detecting a winning ball to the general winning port 10. A general winning ball sensor 52, a large winning ball sensor 53 for detecting a winning ball to the special winning opening 14, a passing ball sensor 54 for detecting a game ball passing through the ordinary symbol starting port 11, are connected, The ball detection signals from these sensors are input.
[0041]
In the game of the pachinko machine, when the passing ball sensor 54 detects a game ball that has passed the normal symbol starting port 11, the CPU 101 performs a lottery using a random number based on the detection signal, and displays a normal symbol based on the lottery result. The normal symbol stop display mode in the device 6 is determined.
[0042]
When the starting winning ball sensor 51 detects a winning ball, the CPU 101 performs a lottery using a random number based on the detection signal, and determines a special symbol stop display mode in the symbol display device 5 based on the lottery result. I do.
[0043]
Further, the main board 100 is connected with a special winning device 55 for opening and closing the ordinary electric accessory 12 and the special winning opening 14, and controls the driving of these devices.
[0044]
Further, the CPU 101 operates according to the control program stored in the ROM 102, as shown in FIG. 2, to count a random number for a jackpot determination, a random number counter 104 for a jackpot determination, and a loss for determining a loss symbol. A symbol determining random number counter 105, a jackpot symbol determining random number counter 106 for determining a jackpot symbol, a variation pattern number determining random number counter 107 for determining a variation pattern of a reach effect operation, a reach for determining a reach operation. It functions as an operation determination random number counter 108 and an indication effect determination random number counter 109 for determining an indication effect.
[0045]
Further, the lost symbol determination random number counter 105 includes a left symbol determination random number counter 105a, a middle symbol determination random number counter 105b, and a right symbol determination random number counter 105c corresponding to the three special symbols, respectively.
[0046]
<Display control board>
The display control board 200 is a board for controlling the display of the special symbol in the symbol display device 5 and the operation of the jackpot notification device. The image data to be displayed on the symbol display device 5 based on the command received from the main substrate 100. Is generated, display control of the image data is performed, and operation control of the jackpot notification device is performed.
[0047]
The display control board 200 includes a CPU 201 for interpreting commands received from the main board 100 and setting parameters of a VDP (Video Display Processor) 205, a ROM 202 storing a control program executed by the CPU 201, and a temporary storage area. A certain RAM 203, an image ROM 204 for storing dot data for forming an image, a VDP 205 for reading dot data in the image ROM 204 based on parameters set by the CPU 201 and generating image data to be displayed. A D / A converter 206 for converting the image data generated by the VDP 205 into an RGB signal, detecting that the control program has entered an abnormal processing routine, and within a predetermined time during the normal processing routine CTC (Count Timer Controller) 207 having a watchdog timer function for resetting CPU 201 and VDP 205, reset IC 208 for generating a reset signal in response to a reset command from CTC 207, and stepping motor 56 for driving rotating body 8 And a stepping motor control interface 209 for controlling
[0048]
In the display control board 200, the image display and the driving of the rotating body 8 in the symbol display device 5 are controlled by the operation of the CPU 201 and the like according to the control program stored in the ROM 202.
[0049]
<Lamp LED control board>
The lamp LED control board 300 controls lighting or blinking of the lamp LED display device 57 based on the command received from the main board 100.
[0050]
<Sound control board>
The audio control board 400 controls audio output in the audio output device 58 including an amplifier, a speaker, and the like, based on the command received from the main board 100.
[0051]
<Award ball control board>
The prize ball control board 500 controls the payout operation of the game balls in the payout device 59 and the firing operation of the game balls in the ball firing device 60 based on the command received from the main board 100.
[0052]
<Control procedure in pachinko machine>
Next, a control procedure in the pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5 are flowcharts showing a control procedure in the main board 100, FIGS. 6 and 7 are flowcharts showing a control procedure in the display control board 200, and FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a loss effect determination table. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a winning effect determination table, and FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a sign table (variation pattern) in the big hit notification device.
[0053]
<Main routine on main board>
As shown in FIG. 3, when the power is turned on, the main board 100 performs a start-up process at the time of resetting the CPU 101 (S1-1), and permits an interrupt to the main routine (S1-2). If it has occurred, an error is notified (S1-3), and a special symbol game control process (S1-4) relating to the change of the special symbol in the symbol display device 5 and the rotating operation of the rotating body 8 is sequentially performed.
[0054]
<Interrupt processing>
An interrupt process is performed for this main routine every 3 msec.
In this interrupt processing, as shown in FIG. 4, the protection register is saved (S2-1), the random number counter 107 for jackpot determination, the random number counter 108 for losing symbol determination, the random number counter 109 for jackpot symbol determination, the variation pattern number The random numbers used in the determination random number counter 110, the reach operation determination random number counter 111, and the symbol drive determination random number counter 112 are updated (S2-2).
[0055]
Subsequently, a timer update process for updating the timer (S2-3), various signal input processes for inputting signals from various sensors (S2-4), and a normal symbol change process in the ordinary symbol display device 6 Symbol processing (S2-5), decoration control processing (S2-6) for controlling the lighting / flashing operation of the decoration LED, and payout processing (S2-7) for controlling the payout of game balls. ), Error processing when an error occurs (S2-8), and transmission data output processing (S2-9) for outputting transmission data to the sub-control board.
[0056]
Subsequently, the protection register is restored (S2-10), an interrupt permission flag for permitting an interrupt is set (S2-11), and the process returns.
[0057]
<Special symbol game control processing>
In the special symbol game control process (S1-4), as shown in FIG. 5, it is monitored whether or not a game ball has won the starting winning opening 13 and detected by the starting winning ball sensor 51 (S3-1). If there is no starting winning ball, a demo screen is displayed on the symbol display device 5 (S3-2).
Then, when a game ball wins in the starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the starting winning ball sensor 51, a lottery is performed as to whether or not a big hit is to be generated, and it is determined whether or not the lottery result is a big hit. (S3-3).
[0058]
Here, when a big hit occurs, the effect at the time of the big hit is determined (S3-4), and the sign effect and the big hit symbol by the big hit notification device (rotary body 8) are determined (S3-5, S3). -6).
[0059]
On the other hand, when the jackpot has not occurred, the effect at the time of the loss is determined (S3-7), and it is determined whether or not the reach effect is performed (S3-8). Then, in the case of performing the reach effect, the sign effect by the jackpot notification device (the rotator 8) and the lost-with-reach design are determined (S3-9, S3-10). When the reach effect is not performed, the effect by the jackpot notification device (the rotating body 8) and the lossless symbol without the reach are determined (S3-11, S3-12).
[0060]
When an effect or the like is determined in steps S3-3 to S3-12, a command is generated based on the determined effect and design (S3-13), and the command is transmitted to the display control board 200 (S3). -14).
[0061]
Subsequently, a jackpot determination is performed (S3-15), and in the case of a jackpot, a special game process (S3-16) such as opening the special winning opening 14 for a predetermined time is performed, and the special symbol game process is ended. A termination process is performed (S3-17), and the process returns.
[0062]
<Main routine in display control board>
As shown in FIG. 6, in the display control board 200, when the processing is started, the ROM 202 is checked (S4-1), the initial settings relating to the operation of the CPU 201 are performed (S4-2), and the RAM 203 is cleared (S4- 3).
[0063]
Subsequently, the command received from the main board 100 is analyzed (S4-4), and the control processing (S4-5) relating to the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed, and the notification control processing (S4-4) by the jackpot notification device (rotary body 8). -6) is performed.
[0064]
<Command interrupt processing>
For this main routine, a command interruption process for receiving a command is performed at predetermined time intervals.
In this command interruption processing, as shown in FIG. 7, a command is received from the main board 100 (S5-1), the received command is stored in the RAM 203 (S5-2), and the standby state is set for the next command reception. (S5-3), the process returns.
[0065]
<Notification of lottery results by jackpot notification device>
Next, the image effect in the symbol display device 5 and the notification of the lottery result by the jackpot notification device (rotary body 8) will be described.
As described above, in the special symbol game process shown in FIG. 5, the image effect on the symbol display device 5 and the notification of the lottery result by the jackpot notification device (rotary body 8) (sign effect) are determined.
[0066]
Here, the loss effect, the hit effect, and the variation pattern of the rotating body 8 are determined based on a table stored in the ROM 102. That is, the loss effect determination table shown in FIG. 8, the hit effect determination table shown in FIG. 9, and the sign table shown in FIG. 10 are stored in the ROM 102.
[0067]
<Direction pattern>
When determining the effect at the time of the big hit in step S3-4 of the special symbol game process shown in FIG. 5, the hit effect determination table shown in FIG. Eight variation patterns are determined.
Specifically, a lottery using 128 random numbers “0” to “127” is performed. When the lottery result is “0” to “40”, a normal reach effect is performed, and “4” is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the rotating body 8. When the lottery result is “41” to “127”, the super reach effect is performed, and “5” is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the rotating body 8.
[0068]
When determining the effect at the time of losing in step S3-7 of the special symbol game process shown in FIG. 5, the losing effect determination table shown in FIG. Eight variation patterns are determined. Specifically, a lottery using 128 random numbers “0” to “127” is performed. Then, when the lottery result is “0” to “110”, the effect without the reach is performed, and “1” is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the rotating body 8. When the lottery result is “111” to “124”, a normal reach effect is performed, and “2” is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the rotating body 8. Further, when the lottery result is “125” to “127”, the super reach effect is performed, and “3” is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the rotating body 8.
[0069]
<Variation pattern>
As shown in FIG. 10, there are five types of variation patterns of the rotating body 8, “variation pattern 1” to “variation pattern 5”, and these are stored in the sign table. In each variation pattern, a lottery using 128 random numbers “0” to “127” is performed, and the rotation timing of the rotating body 8 is determined.
As shown in FIG. 10, the rotation timing includes three types of “A”, “B”, and “C”. When “A” is selected, the rotating body 8 starts rotating at the same time as the start of the special symbol change. Then, it stops after rotating for a predetermined time. When "B" is selected, the rotating body 8 starts rotating immediately before the end of the special symbol change, and stops after rotating for a predetermined time. When “C” is selected, the rotating body 8 starts rotating upon occurrence of reach, and stops after rotating for a predetermined time.
[0070]
In addition, the rotation timing of the rotating body 8 may be any timing as long as the lottery result can be notified to the player without fail, and can be appropriately changed and executed.
[0071]
In addition, the reliability at which a big hit occurs may be different for each of the rotation timings “A” to “C”. For example, in the case of the rotation timing of “A”, the reliability of the occurrence of the big hit is set to 10%, and in the case of the rotation timing of “B”, the reliability of the occurrence of the big hit is set to 60%. In the case of timing, the reliability for the occurrence of a jackpot can be 100%. In this way, by associating the rotating body MIG with the reliability of occurrence of the jackpot, it is possible to increase the expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot and increase the fun of the game.
[0072]
<Other embodiments>
In the above-described embodiment, a pachinko machine has been described as an example of a typical gaming machine, but the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as an arrangement ball gaming machine, a sparrow ball gaming machine, and a gaming machine. it can.
[0073]
【The invention's effect】
Since the gaming machine according to the present invention has the above-described configuration, the following effects can be obtained.
That is, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, a notifying means for notifying the lottery result regarding whether or not to shift to the special game is provided between the symbol display device and the starting winning opening, during the game, The notification by the notification means can be visually observed without greatly moving the line of sight from the symbol display device and the starting winning opening that the player is watching. Therefore, it is possible for the player to recognize the lottery result without getting tired, and to fully enjoy the interest of the game.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board used for a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a control device for controlling the pachinko machine. FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a control procedure (interruption processing) in the main control board. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a control procedure (special symbol control processing) in the main control board. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a control procedure (main routine) in the control board. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a control procedure (command interruption processing) in the main board. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a loss effect determination table. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of an effect determination table. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a fluctuation pattern of a rotating body.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Gaming board 2 Guide rail 3 Gaming part 4 Obstacle member 5 Symbol display device 6 Ordinary symbol display device 7 Out port 8 Rotating body 9 Frame body 10 General winning opening 11 Ordinary symbol starting port 12 Ordinary electric accessory 13 Starting winning port 14 Large Winning opening 15 Lamp 51 Starting winning ball sensor 52 General winning ball sensor 53 Large winning ball sensor 54 Passing ball sensor 55 Large winning device 56 Stepping motor 57 Lamp LED display device 58 Audio output device 59 Payout device 60 Ball launching device 100 Main board 101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
104 Random number counter for jackpot determination 105 Lost symbol determination random number counter 105a Left symbol determination random number counter 105b Medium symbol determination random number counter 105c Right symbol determination random number counter 106 Big hit symbol determination random number counter 107 Variation pattern number determination random number counter 108 Reach operation determination random number counter 109 sign effect determination random number counter 200 display control board 201 CPU
202 ROM
203 RAM
204 Image RAM
205 VDP
206 D / A converter 207 CTC
208 Reset IC
209 Stepping motor control interface 300 Lamp LED control board 400 Voice control board 500 Prize ball control board

Claims (2)

A symbol display device for variably displaying a plurality of symbols, a start winning port for starting the symbol variably displayed on the symbol display device on condition that a game ball is won, and a stop of the symbol based on a predetermined lottery Lottery means for determining a display mode,
When the lottery result in the lottery means permits the configuration of the prize mode, the symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination of the prize modes, and in a gaming machine for performing a special game advantageous to the player as compared with the normal game,
A gaming machine, comprising: a notifying means for notifying the lottery result of the lottery means between the symbol display device and the starting winning opening. The notifying unit includes a disk-shaped rotator, and a rotation driving unit for rotating the rotator,
While dividing the surface of the rotating body into a plurality of regions along the direction of rotation, displaying a winning or non-winning for each region,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein after rotating the rotating body for a predetermined time, the rotation of the rotating body is stopped, and the lottery result is notified based on the stopped position.

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