JP2004223236A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with which a performance effect can be improved by effectively generating performance with elaborate designs over a plurality of times of indications. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is equipped with a lottery means for drawing lots in accordance with a game and a display device for displaying the lottery result of the lottery means, displays specific contents on the display device and generates a special game state advantageous to a player when a successful lot is drawn as a result of the lottery. The game machine is provided with a special performance executing means for executing special performance of displaying associated contents on the display device over the plurality of times of indications until the specific contents are displayed, and a lottery result storage means for storing the results of the lottery successively implemented by the lottery means. The game machine is equipped with a plurality of kinds of modes as the special performance and on the basis of the establishment of the special performance generation condition in the case of following lottery, the special performance executing means generates the special performance of a kind corresponding to the number of lottery results stored in the lottery result storage means from the time of displaying the preceding lottery result. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, in particular, comprises a lottery means for performing a lottery according to the game, and a display device for displaying the lottery result of the lottery means, if the lottery result is a win, The present invention relates to a gaming machine which displays a specific content on the display device and generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, it is provided with a lottery means for performing a lottery in accordance with a game, and a display device for displaying a lottery result of the lottery means, and when the lottery result is a winning, a specific content is displayed on the display device. Is displayed, and a special game state advantageous to the player is generated. For example, in a pachinko machine, a lottery is performed by various lottery means according to a game such as "hitting a game ball into a game area", and if the result of the lottery is won, the display device constituted by a liquid crystal display or the like is won. In addition to displaying specific contents such as symbols, as a special game state, a winning opening driven to open and close is opened or repeatedly opened and closed, so that a large amount of game balls can be easily won in the winning opening, so-called “ There is something that causes a "big hit state".
[0003]
In such a gaming machine, when displaying the specific content on the display device, a continuous effect of displaying the same content as the previous content over a plurality of displays is performed. Others increase the expectation of being displayed. Here, in a gaming machine that sequentially displays the results of the lottery that is repeatedly performed on the display device, the subsequent lottery results cannot be displayed while the display content is being changed in order to display the first lottery results. It is a common practice to store the result of the subsequent lottery and hold the display, and to display the result of the subsequent lottery sequentially after the display of the result of the preceding lottery is completed. Then, in the case of performing a continuous production, a determination is made as to whether or not to perform this production at the time of the subsequent lottery, and based on the decision to perform the production, a continuous display is performed from the time of displaying the result of the initial lottery. The production is producing.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2000-217999 A
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, even if it is determined that a continuous production is performed at the time of an appropriate lottery, at this time, there is no hold on the display of the first lottery result for the continuous production. In such a case, a continuous effect cannot be performed over a plurality of displays, and the effect to be continuous appears only in one display. In other words, the effects that should be continuous end in a single shot. In this way, if the effects that are supposed to be continuous end in a single shot, it is necessary to raise the sense of expectation for the occurrence of the special game state by causing the effects to appear continuously over multiple displays. Not only does the effect of the effect of the effect stop playing, but also the content of the continuous effect appears in a single shot, which may excite the player. There is also a risk that the interest of the audience may be reduced.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and provides a gaming machine capable of effectively producing an elaborate effect over a plurality of displays and improving the effect of the effect. As an issue.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Effective means for solving the above problems will be described below. The operation and effect will be described as necessary.
[0008]
Means 1: a lottery means for performing a lottery in accordance with a game; and a display device for displaying a lottery result of the lottery means. When the lottery result is a winning, a specific content is displayed on the display device. A gaming machine that generates a special game state advantageous to a player, as the mode until the specific content is displayed, the display device performs a special effect of displaying related content over a plurality of displays. A lottery result storing means for storing results of lotteries sequentially performed by the lottery means, and a plurality of types of special effects, based on the establishment of special effect occurrence conditions at the time of the subsequent lottery A gaming machine for generating a special effect of a type corresponding to the number of lottery results stored in the lottery result storage means from the time of displaying the preceding lottery result.
[0009]
Here, the content of the lottery result displayed on the display device is not particularly limited, but, for example, a figure such as a number, a character, a pattern of a character, or a description of a meaningful story in a result of a race or a competition. And the like.
[0010]
In addition, the special game state refers to a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. As the special game state, the following various states can be exemplified.
[0011]
(1) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a winning opening driven to be opened and closed is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times, or is continuously opened for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of game balls are won, and is a game medium. A state in which a large number of gaming balls easily enter the winning opening, a so-called "big hit state".
[0012]
(2) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a state in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit state is set to a higher probability than usual, a so-called “probability variation state”.
[0013]
(3) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or the like, a game ball is easier to win than a normal game machine through a lottery winning port for performing a lottery to determine whether or not a big hit state is generated by winning or passing of a game ball as a game medium. A state in which the jackpot lottery is performed more frequently than usual, that is, a so-called “time reduction state”.
[0014]
In addition, the mode of performing the special effect on the display device is not particularly limited. For example, for example, "designs such as various characters or articles appear during or at the beginning of changing the display content of the lottery result", " In the case where various symbols are displayed while being changed, a mode such as the form and color of the changing symbol itself, or the background of the changing symbol is made different from the normal pattern "can be exemplified. The related content, which is the content of the special effect, may be any content that can be associated with each other, and examples thereof include the same content, the same kind of design or character, and content that changes regularly.
[0015]
In this means, a plurality of types of special effects are prepared, and when a special effect is generated over a plurality of displays, a type corresponding to the number of lottery results stored in the lottery result storage means is provided. Since the special effect is generated, an appropriate type of special effect can be produced according to the number of times of display. Thereby, an effective effect can be performed.
[0016]
For example, if one or more lottery results are not stored in the lottery result storage means, it is not possible to make the effect appear continuously over a plurality of displays. If the special effect is performed, it is possible to eliminate the problem that the effect that should appear continuously appears one by one. If the number of display times is two, a special effect for two times leading to the final stage is displayed in the second display, or if the number of display times is three, the final stage is reached in the third display. It is possible to produce special effects for three times, etc., and to appropriately produce various effects that can exert the effect properly by the number of continuous appearances according to the number of displays It is possible to perform an effective effect.
[0017]
In this means, a special effect may be performed whenever a special game state is generated, or a special effect may be performed at an appropriate frequency when a special game state is generated. A mode in which a special game state is generated without an effect may be provided. In addition, when a special effect is performed, a special game state may be generated, or when a special effect is performed, a special game state may be generated with an appropriate probability at an appropriate probability. May be provided even in the case where the special game state is not generated.
[0018]
Means 2: In the gaming machine of Means 1, the special effect has a content that changes stepwise over a plurality of displays.
[0019]
Here, examples of the contents that change stepwise include contents that change stepwise by stepping up and down, contents that change stepwise according to a predetermined order and rules, and the like. Specifically, `` change the type and form of the pattern of characters and articles to appear at the beginning or during the change of the display content of the lottery result stepwise '', `` change the pattern movement stepwise '', `` When multiple effects with different degrees of expectation to the special gaming state are prepared, such as a normal reach with a low degree of expectation and a super reach with a high degree of expectation on pachinko machines, etc. When changing and displaying various designs, the form of the changing design itself, the color, etc., or the background of the changing design can be changed in stages. Change "or the like.
[0020]
If the special effect has a content that changes in stages, there is no memorized number of lottery results, and the special effect appears in a single shot, or the number of memorized lottery results is insufficient, and the special effect changes to the final stage. Otherwise, the player will be very excited about the performance. On the other hand, according to the present means, a special effect of a type corresponding to the number of stored lottery results is generated, so that the above-described problem can be prevented from occurring. In addition, by making the special effect have a content that changes step by step, the effect of the effect can be further refined, and a more effective effect can be realized.
[0021]
Means 3: In the gaming machine of Means 2, if a special effect is performed after the change to the final stage or after the progress of the change is stopped before the final stage, the contents of the same stage as the previous stage A gaming machine characterized by special effects.
[0022]
Here, the content at the same stage as the previous content is not limited to the completely same content as the previous content, and for example, when the content is stepped up stepwise, it may be the content stepped up to the same extent. Just fine. For example, the first stage describes "egg", the second stage describes "a state in which the egg cracks", and the third stage describes the "stage in which the egg breaks and a chick is born". In the case where the special effect is continued even after the final stage has been changed, the content of the third stage, "the state in which the egg is broken and the chick is born," may be repeatedly described, or As a content of the same stage as the content of the final stage, “birth of the chick”, “the state in which the born chick moves around in various ways” may be repeatedly described. Also, before the special effect changes to the final stage, for example, in the above-described example, when the progress of the change is interrupted in the second stage “in a state in which the egg cracks” and the special effect continues thereafter, The content of the second stage, "the state in which the egg is cracked" may be repeatedly described, or the content of the second stage, "the crack in the egg", may be described as "the crack in the egg". The state in which the egg fluctuates in various ways "may be repeatedly described.
[0023]
In this means, if a special effect is performed beyond the number of steps of the special effect that changes to the final stage, or if a special effect is performed after the stepwise change is stopped, the same stage as the previous stage Since the production of the content is performed, the sense of expectation raised by the special production can be maintained without disappearing.
[0024]
Means 4: In the gaming machine of Means 2 or 3, the lottery result storage means stores a lottery result up to a predetermined maximum number of times, and the special effect is finalized at a number equal to or less than the maximum number of times. A gaming machine characterized by changing in stages.
[0025]
In a mode in which the number of lottery results stored in the lottery result storage means is limited, if the number of stages of the special effect is larger than the number of times the lottery result can be stored, the special effect cannot be changed to the final stage. Therefore, in the present means, the number of steps of the special effect is set to be equal to or less than the maximum number of times that can be stored in the lottery result storage means. This makes it possible to change the special effect to the final stage.
[0026]
In addition, when there is a type of special effect that has a content that changes stepwise according to the maximum number of times that can be stored in the lottery result storage unit, the lottery result for the maximum number of times is frequently stored in the lottery result storage unit. It is not always remembered, this kind of special production rarely appears, and even if you prepare a specially elaborate production, it rarely appears and is wasted There is a fear. Therefore, it is preferable that the maximum number of stages of the special effect is smaller than the maximum number of times that can be stored in the lottery result storage means, specifically, one or two times.
[0027]
Means 5: The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4, wherein the special effect appears at the beginning of a change in the display content on the display device.
[0028]
Here, when the display content is changed, the display content on the display device is changed when the display device starts operating to change the display content of the previous lottery result to the display content of the next lottery result. It refers to. For example, in the case where the display device is to determine the display content by changing and stopping various symbols, the display is not limited to the time when the symbols are started to change, and the previous symbol is kept unchanged for a suitable period of time. In a mode in which the symbol is started to change after being maintained, or after swinging the last confirmed symbol, it indicates the point in time when the last confirmed symbol is started to be maintained or when swinging is started.
[0029]
In a mode in which a special effect is performed while the display content is being changed each time, the special effect may appear during the change of the display content. However, in such an aspect, various effects for changing the display content, such as causing various characters to appear and performing various actions while changing the display content, and giving various movements to the changing design, etc. In this case, the effect for changing the display content and the special effect are overlapped, the display content is mixed, the interest in the display is spoiled, and there is a fear that the display may be aroused. Also, if the special effect is greatly attracted, the effect for changing the display contents of the corner is wasted, or conversely, if the interest for changing the display content is greatly attracted, the special effect of the corner is There is also a risk that it will be wasted.
[0030]
On the other hand, in the present means, the special effect appears at the beginning of the change of the display content, so that the special effect can be independent of the effect for changing the display content. Therefore, the special effect and the effect for changing the display content are not wasted, and the player can individually enjoy the special effect and the effect for changing the display content.
[0031]
Means 6: In any one of the gaming machines from the means 1 to the means 5, there is provided a mode in which the special game state is generated even when a special effect is being performed a plurality of times. Machine.
[0032]
For example, in the display of the round during which the special effect is being performed a plurality of times, the specific content is not displayed and the special game state is not generated, and the display of the final round is surely or The special content may be displayed at an appropriate probability to generate a special game state. However, in such a mode, only the display of the last round in which the special effect appears will be of interest, and for the game in which the special effect is being executed, there is an expectation of the special game state. However, the game during this time is less interesting because it simply digests the special performance.
[0033]
On the other hand, in the present means, there is provided a mode in which the special game state is generated even during the execution of the special effect a plurality of times. Therefore, even in the middle of a special effect, there is a possibility that a special game state will occur. Therefore, the player may have a sense of expectation for the special game state even in a game in which the special effect is being executed. You can play games.
[0034]
Means 7: A gaming machine characterized in that it is a pachinko machine in any one of the gaming machines from means 1 to means 6.
[0035]
The present means is intended for a pachinko machine as a gaming machine, and according to the present means, it is possible to obtain any of the functions and effects of the above-described means in a pachinko machine.
[0036]
Means 8: A gaming machine characterized by being a slot machine in any one of the gaming machines from means 1 to means 6.
[0037]
The present means is intended for a slot machine as a gaming machine, and according to the present means, it is possible to obtain any of the effects of each of the above-described means in the slot machine.
[0038]
Means 9: In any one of the means 1 to 6, a pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined.
[0039]
This means is intended for a game machine obtained by fusing a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Here, a gaming machine obtained by fusing a pachinko machine and a slot machine is a slot machine using a game ball instead of a medal as a game medium. According to this means, in a machine obtained by fusing a pachinko machine and a slot machine, it is possible to obtain the effect of any one of the above-described means.
[0040]
As described above, examples of the gaming machine of the present invention include a pachinko machine and the like, and in addition, various gaming machines such as an arrangement ball, a smart ball, various coin games, and the like can be used.
[0041]
Means 10: Lottery means for performing a lottery in accordance with a game, and a display device for displaying a lottery result of the lottery means. When the lottery result is a winning, a specific content is displayed on the display device. A special game effect for generating a special game state advantageous to a player, and performing a special effect of displaying related content over a plurality of displays on the display device until the specific content is displayed. Execution means, and a lottery result storage means for storing the results of the lottery sequentially performed by the lottery means, has a plurality of modes as the special effect, the special effect execution means, in the subsequent lottery A gaming machine for generating a special effect of a type corresponding to the number of lottery results stored in the lottery result storage means from the time of displaying a preceding lottery result, based on establishment of a special effect occurrence condition.
[0042]
Here, the content of the lottery result displayed on the display device is not particularly limited, but, for example, a figure such as a number, a character, a pattern of a character, or a description of a meaningful story in a result of a race or a competition. And the like.
[0043]
In addition, the special game state refers to a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. As the special game state, the following various states can be exemplified.
[0044]
(1) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a winning opening driven to be opened and closed is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times, or is continuously opened for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of game balls are won, and is a game medium. A state in which a large number of gaming balls easily enter the winning opening, a so-called "big hit state".
[0045]
(2) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a state in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit state is set to a higher probability than usual, a so-called “probability variation state”.
[0046]
(3) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or the like, a game ball is easier to win than a normal game machine through a lottery winning port for performing a lottery to determine whether or not a big hit state is generated by winning or passing of a game ball as a game medium. A state in which the jackpot lottery is performed more frequently than usual, that is, a so-called “time reduction state”.
[0047]
In addition, the mode of performing the special effect on the display device is not particularly limited. For example, for example, "designs such as various characters or articles appear during or at the beginning of changing the display content of the lottery result", " In the case where various symbols are displayed while being changed, a mode such as the form and color of the changing symbol itself, or the background of the changing symbol is made different from the normal pattern "can be exemplified. The related content, which is the content of the special effect, may be any content that can be associated with each other, and examples thereof include the same content, the same kind of design or character, and content that changes regularly.
[0048]
In this means, a plurality of types of special effects are prepared, and when a special effect is generated over a plurality of displays, a type corresponding to the number of lottery results stored in the lottery result storage means is provided. Since the special effect is generated, an appropriate type of special effect can be produced according to the number of times of display. Thereby, an effective effect can be performed.
[0049]
For example, if one or more lottery results are not stored in the lottery result storage means, it is not possible to make the effect appear continuously over a plurality of displays. If the special effect is performed, it is possible to eliminate the problem that the effect that should appear continuously appears one by one. If the number of display times is two, a special effect for two times leading to the final stage is displayed in the second display, or if the number of display times is three, the final stage is reached in the third display. It is possible to produce special effects for three times, etc., and to appropriately produce various effects that can exert the effect properly by the number of continuous appearances according to the number of displays It is possible to perform an effective effect.
[0050]
In this means, a special effect may be performed whenever a special game state is generated, or a special effect may be performed at an appropriate frequency when a special game state is generated. A mode in which a special game state is generated without an effect may be provided. In addition, when a special effect is performed, a special game state may be generated, or when a special effect is performed, a special game state may be generated with an appropriate probability at an appropriate probability. May be provided even in the case where the special game state is not generated.
[0051]
Means 11: In the gaming machine of means 10, the special effect has a content that changes stepwise over a plurality of displays.
[0052]
Here, examples of the contents that change stepwise include contents that change stepwise by stepping up and down, contents that change stepwise according to a predetermined order and rules, and the like. Specifically, `` change the type and form of the pattern of characters and articles to appear at the beginning or during the change of the display content of the lottery result stepwise '', `` change the pattern movement stepwise '', `` When multiple effects with different degrees of expectation to the special gaming state are prepared, such as a normal reach with a low degree of expectation and a super reach with a high degree of expectation on pachinko machines, etc. When changing and displaying various designs, the form of the changing design itself, the color, etc., or the background of the changing design can be changed in stages. Change "or the like.
[0053]
If the special effect has a content that changes in stages, there is no memorized number of lottery results, and the special effect appears in a single shot, or the number of memorized lottery results is insufficient, and the special effect changes to the final stage. Otherwise, the player will be very excited about the performance. On the other hand, according to the present means, a special effect of a type corresponding to the number of stored lottery results is generated, so that the above-described problem can be prevented from occurring. In addition, by making the special effect have a content that changes step by step, the effect of the effect can be further refined, and a more effective effect can be realized.
[0054]
Means 12: In the gaming machine of Means 11, when the special effect execution means performs the special effect after the change to the final stage or after the progress of the change is stopped before the final stage, A gaming machine characterized by performing special productions at the same level as the content.
[0055]
Here, the content at the same stage as the previous content is not limited to the completely same content as the previous content, and for example, when the content is stepped up stepwise, it may be the content stepped up to the same extent. Just fine. For example, the first stage describes "egg", the second stage describes "a state in which the egg cracks", and the third stage describes the "stage in which the egg breaks and a chick is born". In the case where the special effect is continued even after the final stage has been changed, the content of the third stage, "the state in which the egg is broken and the chick is born," may be repeatedly described, or As a content of the same stage as the content of the final stage, “birth of the chick”, “the state in which the born chick moves around in various ways” may be repeatedly described. Also, before the special effect changes to the final stage, for example, in the above-described example, when the progress of the change is interrupted in the second stage “in a state in which the egg cracks” and the special effect continues thereafter, The content of the second stage, "the state in which the egg is cracked" may be repeatedly described, or the content of the second stage, "the crack in the egg", may be described as "the crack in the egg". The state in which the egg fluctuates in various ways "may be repeatedly described.
[0056]
In this means, if a special effect is performed beyond the number of steps of the special effect that changes to the final stage, or if a special effect is performed after the stepwise change is stopped, the same stage as the previous stage Since the production of the content is performed, the sense of expectation raised by the special production can be maintained without disappearing.
[0057]
Means 13: In the gaming machine of Means 11 or 12, the lottery result storage means stores a lottery result up to a predetermined maximum number of times, and the special effect is a final number of times equal to or less than the maximum number of times. A gaming machine characterized by changing in stages.
[0058]
In a mode in which the number of lottery results stored in the lottery result storage means is limited, if the number of stages of the special effect is larger than the number of times the lottery result can be stored, the special effect cannot be changed to the final stage. Therefore, in the present means, the number of steps of the special effect is set to be equal to or less than the maximum number of times that can be stored in the lottery result storage means. This makes it possible to change the special effect to the final stage.
[0059]
In addition, when there is a type of special effect that has a content that changes stepwise according to the maximum number of times that can be stored in the lottery result storage unit, the lottery result for the maximum number of times is frequently stored in the lottery result storage unit. It is not always remembered, this kind of special production rarely appears, and even if you prepare a specially elaborate production, it rarely appears and is wasted There is a fear. Therefore, it is preferable that the maximum number of stages of the special effect is smaller than the maximum number of times that can be stored in the lottery result storage means, specifically, one or two times.
[0060]
Means 14: In any one of the gaming machines from means 10 to means 13, the special effect execution means causes the special effect to appear at the beginning of a change in display content on the display device. Gaming machine.
[0061]
Here, when the display content is changed, the display content on the display device is changed when the display device starts operating to change the display content of the previous lottery result to the display content of the next lottery result. It refers to. For example, in the case where the display device is to determine the display content by changing and stopping various symbols, the display is not limited to the time when the symbols are started to change, and the previous symbol is kept unchanged for a suitable period of time. In a mode in which the symbol is started to change after being maintained, or after swinging the last confirmed symbol, it indicates the point in time when the last confirmed symbol is started to be maintained or when swinging is started.
[0062]
In a mode in which a special effect is performed while the display content is being changed each time, the special effect may appear during the change of the display content. However, in such an aspect, various effects for changing the display content, such as causing various characters to appear and performing various actions while changing the display content, and giving various movements to the changing design, etc. In this case, the effect for changing the display content and the special effect are overlapped, the display content is mixed, the interest in the display is spoiled, and there is a fear that the display may be aroused. Also, if the special effect is greatly attracted, the effect for changing the display contents of the corner is wasted, or conversely, if the interest for changing the display content is greatly attracted, the special effect of the corner is There is also a risk that it will be wasted.
[0063]
On the other hand, in the present means, the special effect appears at the beginning of the change of the display content, so that the special effect can be independent of the effect for changing the display content. Therefore, the special effect and the effect for changing the display content are not wasted, and the player can individually enjoy the special effect and the effect for changing the display content.
[0064]
Means 15: In any one of the gaming machines from means 10 to means 14, a mode is provided in which the special game state is generated even when the special effect execution means is executing a special effect over a plurality of times. A gaming machine characterized by that:
[0065]
For example, in the display of the round during which the special effect is being performed a plurality of times, the specific content is not displayed and the special game state is not generated, and the display of the final round is surely or The special content may be displayed at an appropriate probability to generate a special game state. However, in such a mode, only the display of the last round in which the special effect appears will be of interest, and for the game in which the special effect is being executed, there is an expectation of the special game state. However, the game during this time is less interesting because it simply digests the special performance.
[0066]
On the other hand, in the present means, there is provided a mode in which the special game state is generated even during the execution of the special effect a plurality of times. Therefore, even in the middle of a special effect, there is a possibility that a special game state will occur. Therefore, the player may have a sense of expectation for the special game state even in a game in which the special effect is being executed. You can play games.
[0067]
Means 16: Any one of the gaming machines from the means 10 to the means 15, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.
[0068]
The present means is intended for a pachinko machine as a gaming machine, and according to the present means, it is possible to obtain any of the functions and effects of the above-described means in a pachinko machine.
[0069]
Means 17: A gaming machine according to any one of the means 10 to 15, which is a slot machine.
[0070]
The present means is intended for a slot machine as a gaming machine, and according to the present means, it is possible to obtain any of the effects of each of the above-described means in the slot machine.
[0071]
Means 18: A gaming machine characterized by combining a pachinko machine and a slot machine in any one of the gaming machines from means 10 to means 15.
[0072]
This means is intended for a game machine obtained by fusing a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Here, a gaming machine obtained by fusing a pachinko machine and a slot machine is a slot machine using a game ball instead of a medal as a game medium. According to this means, in a machine obtained by fusing a pachinko machine and a slot machine, it is possible to obtain the effect of any one of the above-described means.
[0073]
As described above, examples of the gaming machine of the present invention include a pachinko machine and the like, and in addition, various gaming machines such as an arrangement ball, a smart ball, various coin games, and the like can be used.
[0074]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
An example of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings, taking a pachinko machine as a gaming machine as an example.
[0075]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes a game area 12 formed on a surface of a game board 11. A player plays a game by operating the handle 13 and launching a game ball from the firing device 14 into the game area 12.
[0076]
As shown in FIG. 2, in the game area 12, a plurality of normal winning ports 20, a normal symbol starting port 21, a special symbol starting port 22, a large winning port 23, a normal symbol display device 30, a special symbol display device 40, and the like. Is provided.
[0077]
The normal winning port 20 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls by winning game balls. The normal symbol starting port 21 is a slot through which a game ball is passed, and performs a lottery to determine whether or not to open the special symbol starting port 22 according to the passing of the game ball, that is, a lottery of a “hit”. . In addition, the result of this lottery is displayed by the ordinary symbol display device 30 that displays either “O” or “X” by turning on the lamp, as “O” when it is “hit” and “when it is out”. × ”. Further, in the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display device 30, there are provided four holding lamps 31 for "winning" lottery, and the display of the lottery result regarding "winning" is held up to four times, and in the holding state, , The holding lamps 31 for the number of holding times are turned on.
[0078]
The special symbol starting port 22 is configured as a tulip-type electric winning port that is driven to be opened and closed by a solenoid or the like. In an open state, a game ball is more likely to win than in a closed state. When a game ball wins in the special symbol starting port 22, a predetermined number (for example, 5) of prize balls are paid out, and a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to open the special winning port 23, a so-called "big hit" lottery. Is The configuration in which the lottery is performed in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the special symbol starting port 22 is an example of the lottery means for performing the lottery as to whether or not to generate the "big hit state" which is the special game state. Then, the result of the lottery is displayed on the special symbol display device 40.
[0079]
The special symbol display device 40 constitutes a “display device” that displays a lottery result regarding a special game state. The special symbol display device 40 displays various symbols such as numbers, characters, figures, characters and the like in a variable manner, and includes a liquid crystal display, a CRT, a light emitting diode, electroluminescence, a dot matrix, a fluorescent display tube, and the like. It is configured using. Further, above the special symbol display device 40, four holding lamps 41 for “big hit” lottery are provided, and the display of the lottery result regarding “big hit” is held up to four times, and in the holding state, Then, the holding lamps 41 for the number of holding times are turned on.
[0080]
If the result of the lottery performed by winning the game ball to the special symbol starting port 22 is "big hit", that is, "winning", the special symbol display device 40 displays the symbol of "big hit", that is, the specific content. The large winning opening 23 which is opened and closed by the drive of the solenoid or the like is opened to form a state where a large number of game balls can easily enter the large winning opening 23, a so-called "big hit state". When a game ball wins in the special winning opening 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls are paid out. On the other hand, when the result of the lottery is not “big hit”, the symbol “out” is displayed on the special symbol display device 40, that is, the content different from the specific content is displayed. In this case, the “big hit state” is not formed. , And are kept in their normal state.
[0081]
The special symbol display device 40 displays various symbols in a plurality of columns, and in this example, ten types of numbers “0” to “9” are used as symbols in the first column 40a, the second column 40b and For each of the three symbol rows of the third row 40c, after scrolling in the vertical direction and individually changing, the display is stopped in the order of the first row 40a, the second row 40b, and the third row 40c. indicate. If the lottery result is "big hit", the same number is displayed in each symbol row as a big hit symbol. For example, “7, 7, 7” is displayed. Here, the symbols in the first row 40a, the second row 40b, and the third row 40c are sequentially stopped and displayed for each symbol row, so that the first row 40a to be stopped first and the second row to be stopped are stopped. When the same symbol is stopped and displayed in each of the symbol columns of the second column 40b to be displayed, if the same symbol is also stopped and displayed in the remaining third column 40c, a "big hit" state is obtained, that is, a so-called "reach state". It becomes. Therefore, in the special symbol display device 40, the symbol in the first row 40a and the symbol in the second row 40b are different, and the “missing” display mode in which the “reach state” is simply formed without forming the “reach state”. The pattern in the first row 40a and the pattern in the second row 40b are the same, but the pattern in the third row 40c is different, and the display mode of "out-of-reach" which becomes "out-of-way" through "reach state", the first row 40a , The symbol in the second row 40b, and the symbol in the third row 40c are all the same, and three types of display modes are displayed, such as a "big hit" display mode that becomes "big hit" after "reach state". .
[0082]
The opening of the special winning opening 23 in the big hit state is ended, for example, when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or when a predetermined condition such as a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is won is satisfied. The large winning opening 23 is closed so that the initial game balls cannot be won. The special winning opening 23 is provided with a V zone 24. If the game ball passes through the V zone 24 while the special winning opening 23 is open, the right to continue the "big hit state" is acquired. After closing the winning opening 23, the special winning opening 23 is opened again. The opening and closing of the special winning opening 23 is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times including the initial opening).
[0083]
By the way, the lottery by the normal symbol starting port 21 is performed by acquiring a value from a random number counter for hit determination according to the passing timing of the game ball. Then, when the acquired value is a specific value, it is determined that it is a "hit", and "O" is displayed on the ordinary symbol display device, and the special symbol starting port 22 is opened. The probability that the lottery result is "win" is set to 1/2. The special symbol starting port 22 is opened when the result of the lottery is "hit". However, after about 30 seconds have passed after the game ball passed through the normal symbol starting port 21, the special symbol starting port 22 is set to 0. It is opened in about 5 seconds.
[0084]
On the other hand, the “big hit state” is generated when the result of the lottery performed by winning the game ball to the special symbol starting port 22 is “big hit”. Here, the above-mentioned lottery is performed by acquiring a value from a random number counter for big hit determination according to the winning timing of the game ball. Then, when the acquired value is a specific value, it is determined that it is a "big hit", a big hit symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 40, and the big winning port 23 is opened to generate a "big hit state". . The probability that the lottery result is “big hit” is set to 1/300.
[0085]
The above-mentioned “big hit state” is a special game state that is advantageous to the player. In the pachinko machine 10 of this example, there are two types of “big hit”: “normal big hit” and “special big hit”. Is prepared. If the symbols displayed in all three symbol columns of the special symbol display device 40 are "0" and even numbers, the symbol is "normal jackpot", and if the symbols are odd numbers, the symbol is "special jackpot". I do.
[0086]
The “normal jackpot” executes a “big hit state”, and after the “big hit state” ends, returns to a normal gaming state. Then, the "special jackpot" executes the "special jackpot state", and, in addition, gives a second special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state after the "jackpot state" ends. Here, in the second special game state, the probability that the result of the lottery by the winning of the game ball to the special symbol starting port 22 becomes "big hit" is 1/60, and the probability is changed to a higher probability than the normal game state. , A so-called “probability variation state”. In addition, in addition, when the result of the lottery by passing the game ball to the normal symbol starting port 21 is “hit”, the special symbol starting port 22 is changed to 5 seconds from the passing of the game ball at the normal symbol starting port 21. After about a lapse of time, the release is performed for about 2 seconds, and this release is repeated three times. As a result, the opening and closing frequency of the special symbol starting port 22 is increased, and the opening time is lengthened, so that the game ball can easily win in the special symbol starting port 22 as compared with the normal game state, and the "big hit" lottery is frequently performed. Is performed, a so-called “time reduction state” is executed. Note that the second special game state in this example executes both the “probability change state” and the “time reduction state”, but executes either the “probability change state” or the “time reduction state”. May be used.
[0087]
In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 40 stops after changing various symbols in a plurality of columns, and determines and displays the lottery result regarding “big hit”. Is displayed, a special effect that changes stepwise over a plurality of displays is performed as an effect until the lottery result is determined and displayed on the special symbol display device 40. More specifically, an effect that changes stepwise from the time when the result of the first lottery is displayed to the time when the result of the first time lottery is displayed is performed in accordance with the establishment of the special effect generation condition at the time of the subsequent lottery.
[0088]
Here, the pachinko machine 10 of the present example is provided with a lottery result storage means for storing up to four lottery results sequentially performed while changing the display content on the special symbol display device 40. In the lottery result storage means, the lottery result of the first lottery, and display data such as the effect and display contents when displaying the lottery result are stored, and by the establishment of the special effect occurrence condition at the time of the subsequent lottery, A special effect is performed by changing the display data already stored in the lottery result storage means. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In a mode in which the effect contents and the display contents are determined by referring to various tables based on the display data stored in the lottery result storage means, the table to be referred to by the establishment of the special effect occurrence condition May be made different from each other so that a special effect is produced.
[0089]
In this example, four types of special effects A to D are prepared as shown in FIG. 3, and the display of the results of the lottery performed before the current lottery is held according to the number of holds. To produce special effects of different types. Specifically, if the number of display reservations is “0”, an A-type special effect is generated, and if the number of display reservations is “1”, a B-type special effect is generated and the display hold is performed. If the number is “2”, a C-type special effect is generated, and if the number of display reservations is “3”, a D-type special effect is generated. Here, the numbers on the right side of the alphabets “A” to “D” in the table of FIG. 3 are numbers corresponding to the number of times of display. For example, “A1” is the first display for performing the A-type special effect. "B2" indicates the content to be displayed in the second display for performing the B-type special effect.
[0090]
It should be noted that the special effect does not always occur prior to the display of the "big hit" symbol, but appears at an appropriate frequency such as 1/2. Therefore, in this example, the display of the mode in which the lottery result is “big hit” and the “big hit” symbol is displayed without the special effect is included in the round in which the special effect is being performed. In this case, the symbol "big hit" is displayed even when the special effect is being performed. In other words, in this example, even in the middle of the special effect, there is a possibility that a “big hit” may occur accidentally.
[0091]
In addition, the special effect has a possibility of appearing when a symbol other than the “big hit”, that is, a symbol such as “missing” or “missing reach” is displayed. Therefore, even if a special effect appears, the symbol of "big hit" is not necessarily displayed, but in this example, when displaying a symbol other than "big hit", the special effect is For example, it appears at an extremely low frequency of occurrence such as 1/300. This increases the possibility that the "big hit" symbol will be displayed when the special effect appears, and when the special effect appears, the player may have a great sense of expectation for the "big hit". I can do it.
[0092]
Next, the specific contents of the special effect will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, in order to change the symbol determined as the result of the previous lottery on the special symbol display device 40, at the beginning when the symbols displayed in the symbol columns 40a, 40b, 40c start to change. A special effect of a type corresponding to the number of held lottery result displays is performed.
[0093]
Specifically, if the number of holds is "0", the result of the current lottery can only be displayed in a single shot, and a special effect can be displayed over a plurality of displays. Make the production appear. Here, in the content of A1, on the screen of the special symbol display device 40, "a scene in which a bird flies away from below" is depicted. After that, the changing symbols are stopped, and the content of the corresponding lottery result is determined and displayed.
[0094]
If the number of holds is “1”, the special effect is displayed over two displays, including the display of the current lottery result and the display of one lottery result that has been made and held before this time. Since it is possible to appear, the special effect of the content of B1 is displayed in the first display, and the special effect of the content of B2 is displayed in the second display. Here, the content of B1 describes "a scene in which an egg has fallen from above", and the content of B2 describes a "scene in which an egg breaks and a bird born from inside flies upward". . In addition, in each display, after the special effect appears, the changing symbols are stopped, and the content of the corresponding lottery result is determined and displayed.
[0095]
If the number of reservations is "2", the special effect can appear over three displays. Therefore, the special effect of the content of C1 is displayed in the first display, and the content of C2 is displayed in the second display. In the third display, a special effect having the content of C3 is made to appear, respectively. Here, in the content of C1, "a scene in which a parent bird flies and lays an egg" is described. In the content of C2, "a scene in which a crack occurs in an egg" is described. In the content of C3, "an egg is broken." Scene where a bird born from the inside flies upwards. " In addition, in each display, after the special effect appears, the changing symbols are stopped, and the content of the corresponding lottery result is determined and displayed.
[0096]
If the number of reservations is “3”, the special effect can appear over four displays. Therefore, the special effect of the content of D1 is displayed in the first display, and the content of D2 is displayed in the second display. In the third display, the special effect of the content of D3 is displayed in the third display, and in the fourth display, the special effect of the content of D4 is displayed. Here, the content of D1 describes "a scene where a parent bird flies and lays an egg", the content of D2 describes a "scene where an egg shakes", and the content of D3 describes "a crack occurs in the egg." A scene is described, and the content of D4 describes "a scene in which an egg is broken and a bird born from inside flies upward". In addition, in each display, after the special effect appears, the changing symbols are stopped, and the content of the corresponding lottery result is determined and displayed.
[0097]
In addition, as described above, not only the special effect in which the content that changes stepwise according to the number of times of display is different, for example, in the case of two displays, of the D-type content that is the special effect for four times Performing a special effect of a type that omits a part of the content that changes stepwise according to the number of displays, such as displaying a series of content omitting the appropriate content such as "D2" and "D3" It may be. The content of the special effect is not limited to the content that changes stepwise over a plurality of displays, but may be the same content that is repeatedly displayed over a plurality of displays. In this case, the contents may be different types according to the number of times of continuous display.
[0098]
Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described based on a block diagram shown in FIG. The pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 60 for controlling game contents. The main control board 60 includes a ROM 61 storing various processing programs, a RAM 62 storing data temporarily, a CPU 63 performing various calculations, and a clock circuit 64 outputting a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency. ing.
[0099]
The CPU 63 of the main control board 60 is provided with a display control board 40K, a lamp control board 70K, a voice control board 80K, a normal symbol display device 30, a special winning opening driving device 23A, and a special symbol starting port driving device via input / output ports. 22A, a normal winning opening switch 20S, a normal symbol starting opening switch 21S, a special symbol starting opening switch 22S, a large winning opening switch 23S, a V zone switch 24S, and another input / output device 90 are connected.
[0100]
Here, the display control board 40K receives the signal from the main control board 60, and controls the special symbol display device 40. The lamp control board 70 </ b> K receives signals from the main control board 60 and controls various lamps 70 provided in the pachinko machine 10. The audio control board 80K receives the signal from the main control board 60 and controls the speaker 80. The normal symbol display device 30 receives a signal from the main control board 60 and displays a lottery result by passing a game ball through the normal symbol starting port 21. The special winning opening driving device 23 </ b> A includes a driving device such as a solenoid, and receives a signal from the main control board 60 to open and close the special winning opening 23. The special symbol starting port driving device 22 </ b> A is a driving device such as a solenoid, and receives a signal from the main control board 60 to open and close the special symbol starting port 22.
[0101]
The normal winning opening switch 20S is provided in the normal winning opening 20 and detects a winning of a game ball in the normal winning opening 20 and sends a detection signal to the main control board 60. The normal symbol starting port switch 21S is provided in the normal symbol starting port 21 and detects the passage of a game ball through the normal symbol starting port 21 and sends a detection signal to the main control board 60. The special symbol starting port switch 22S is provided in the special symbol starting port 22, and detects a winning of a game ball in the special symbol starting port 22 and sends a detection signal to the main control board 60. The special winning opening switch 23S is provided in the special winning opening 23, and detects a winning of a game ball into the special winning opening 23 and sends a detection signal to the main control board 60. The V zone switch 24S is provided in the V zone 24 within the special winning opening 23, and detects the passage of a game ball to the V zone 24 and sends a detection signal to the main control board 60.
[0102]
Next, various processes performed by the pachinko machine 10, such as a "big hit" lottery process and a process for causing the special symbol display device 40 to perform a special effect, will be described. In the present example, the display device for displaying the lottery result of the lottery means for performing the lottery relating to the special game state is configured by the special symbol display device 40. In the display of the lottery result of the special symbol display device 40, a plurality of The special effect execution means for causing the special effect to display the related contents over the display of is configured by a part of various processes performed by the pachinko machine 10.
[0103]
In the pachinko machine 10 of this example, as shown in FIG. 6, in the main processing, first, after turning on the power, a start-up processing for initializing various data and adjusting the states of various devices is executed (S1). A power return process is performed (S2). Then, the random number updating process for the variation pattern is repeatedly executed in a closed loop (S3). Here, the random number for the variation pattern is used to determine the type of effect to be performed at the time of display on the special symbol display device 40. In the variation random number updating process (S3), as shown in FIG. 7, the value of the variation pattern counter C5 is updated (S4), and the updated value is stored in the variation pattern buffer (S5). To end.
[0104]
Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the interrupt processing shown in FIG.
[0105]
In the interruption process shown in FIG. 8, first, a lost symbol update process is performed (S10), then various random number update processes are performed (S20), a start winning process is performed (S30), and then a symbol change is performed. The processing is performed (S50), then the big hit processing is performed (S60), and finally, other processing is performed (S70), and the processing ends.
[0106]
In the off symbol updating process (S10), as shown in FIG. 9, first, the first symbol counter C4a is updated (S101), and the process proceeds to S102. The first symbol counter C4a is a counter used to determine the symbol displayed in the first column 40a of the symbol column when displaying the symbol "out" on the special symbol display device 40. In this example, the value of the first symbol counter C4a is updated by adding one by one from "0" to "9", and is returned to "0" again after reaching the maximum value. Then, in the first column 40a of the special symbol display device 40, the same numeral is displayed corresponding to the value of the first symbol counter C4a.
[0107]
In the process of S102, it is determined whether or not the value of the first symbol counter C4a is "0", and if it is "0", the process proceeds to S103. On the other hand, if the value of the first symbol counter C4a is not "0", the process proceeds to S106.
[0108]
In the process of S103, the second symbol counter C4b is updated, and the process proceeds to S104. The second symbol counter C4b is a counter used to determine a symbol to be displayed in the second column 40b of the symbol column when displaying the symbol "out" on the special symbol display device 40. In this example, the value of the second symbol counter C4b is updated by adding one by one from "0" to "9", and is returned to "0" again after reaching the maximum value. The same number is displayed in the second column 40b of the special symbol display device 40 in correspondence with the value of the second symbol counter C4b.
[0109]
In the process of S104, it is determined whether or not the value of the second symbol counter C4b is “0”, and if it is “0”, the process proceeds to S105. On the other hand, if the value of the second symbol counter C4b is not “0”, the process proceeds to S106.
[0110]
In the process of S105, the third symbol counter C4c is updated, and the process proceeds to S106. The third symbol counter C4c is a counter used to determine a symbol to be displayed in the third column 40c of the symbol column when a symbol "out" is displayed on the special symbol display device 40. In the present example, the value of the third symbol counter C4c is updated by adding one by one from "0" to "9", and is returned to "0" again after reaching the maximum value. The same number is displayed in the third column 40c of the special symbol display device 40 in correspondence with the value of the third symbol counter C4c.
[0111]
In the process of S106, it is determined whether or not the value of the first symbol counter C4a is equal to the value of the second symbol counter C4b. If the values are the same, the same number is displayed in each of the symbol columns in the first column 40a and the second column 40b, and the display mode forms a "reach state", so that the process proceeds to S107. On the other hand, if the respective values are not the same value, the display mode for forming the “reach state” will not be achieved and the display mode for “big hit” will not be achieved, so that the first symbol counter C4a, the second symbol counter The respective values of the symbol counter C4b and the third symbol counter C4c are stored in the missing symbol buffer as values for determining the "missing symbol" (S108), and the missing symbol updating process ends.
[0112]
In the process of S107, it is determined whether or not the value of the first symbol counter C4a and the value of the third symbol counter C4c are the same. If the values are the same, the same number is displayed in each symbol column of the first column 40a, the second column 40b, and the third column 40c, and a display mode of "big hit" is formed. Here, the display mode of the "big hit" is determined in another process (S201) described later, and in this process, each value is left as it is, and the out-of-design symbol updating process is ended. On the other hand, if the respective values are not the same value, a display mode of forming a “reach state” but not a display mode of “big hit”, that is, a display mode of so-called “out-of-reach” is formed. The values of the first symbol counter C4a, the second symbol counter C4b, and the third symbol counter C4c are stored in the out-of-reach symbol buffer as values for determining the "out-of-reach symbol" (S109), and the out-of-offline symbol is updated. The process ends.
[0113]
In the various random number updating process (S20), as shown in FIG. 10, the hit / fail judgment counter C1, the reach judgment counter C2, and the big hit symbol counter C3 are updated (S201), and the updated values C1, C2, and C3 are updated. Are stored in the corresponding buffers, ie, the hit / failure determination buffer, the reach determination buffer, and the big hit symbol buffer (S202).
[0114]
Here, the hit / fail judgment counter C1 is used for judging whether or not to generate a “big hit”. In this example, “0” to “299” are added by one in order and updated. After reaching the maximum value, it returns to "0" again. When a value of “7” is acquired as the value of the hit / failure determination counter C1, it is determined as “big hit”. Therefore, in this example, a “big hit” is generated with a probability of 1/300.
[0115]
The reach determination counter C2 is used to determine whether or not to generate “out-of-reach”. In this example, “0” to “9” are added by one in order and updated, and the maximum value Is reached, it is returned to "0" again. When a value of “7” is acquired as the value of the reach determination counter C2, it is determined that “missing reach” is to be generated. Therefore, in this example, “out-of-reach” is generated with a probability of 1/10.
[0116]
The big hit symbol counter C3 is used to determine the type of the symbol to be displayed when the lottery result of "big hit" is a winning, and in this example, "0" to "9" is one by one. After adding and updating, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to "0" again. The same numbers are displayed in the first column 40a, the second column 40b, and the third column 40c of the special symbol display device 40 in accordance with the value of the big hit symbol counter C3.
[0117]
In the start winning process (S30), as shown in FIG. 11, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the special symbol start port 22 (S301). This determination is made based on whether or not the special symbol starting port switch 22S has detected a game ball. If it is a winning, the process proceeds to S302. On the other hand, if it is not a winning, the process proceeds to S307.
[0118]
In the process of S302, it is determined whether or not the value of the number of holds N to hold the lottery of “big hit” is less than “4”. If the value of the number of holds N is less than “4”, the process proceeds to S303. Transition. On the other hand, if the value of the number of holdings N is not less than “4”, it is impossible to hold the lottery any more, and the process proceeds to S307.
[0119]
In the process of S303, a new value obtained by adding “1” is set as the number of holds N. In the subsequent processing, one of the "big hit" lottery holding lamps 41 is turned on (S304), and the value of the hit / fail judgment counter C1 stored in the corresponding buffer, the value of the reach judgment counter C2, the big hit The value of the symbol counter C3 and the value of the variation pattern counter C5 are stored in an empty storage area corresponding to the number of hold N among the first hold area, the second hold area, the third hold area, and the fourth hold area. (S305), a special effect process is performed (S306), and the routine goes to the process of S307. Here, the special effect process is for performing or not performing a special effect, and performing various processes in the case of performing the special effect, and will be described later in detail.
[0120]
In the process of S307, it is determined whether or not the value of the number of hold N is larger than “0”. If the value of the number of hold N is larger than “0”, the process proceeds to S308. On the other hand, if the value of the number of holds N is not larger than “0”, there is no prize in the first place, so that the subsequent processing is skipped and the start prize processing is ended.
[0121]
In the process of S308, it is determined whether or not the special symbol display device 40 is changing, and whether or not a big hit is occurring. If the special symbol display device 40 is not fluctuating and is not in a big hit, the special symbol display device 40 can be fluctuated. Therefore, a value of "1" is set in the fluctuation permission flag F1 (S309). The start winning process ends. On the other hand, if the special symbol display device 40 is changing or a big hit is occurring, the special symbol display device 40 cannot be changed, so that the subsequent processes are skipped and the start winning process ends.
[0122]
In the special effect process (S306) executed in the start winning process (S30), first, as shown in FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not a condition for generating a special effect is satisfied (S361). Here, this determination is performed by using a separate random number counter or the like. Also, if a value of "big hit" is acquired as the value of the success / failure random number counter C1 in the present start winning process, a condition for generating a special effect with a high probability of, for example, 1/2 is satisfied. On the other hand, if the value of "big hit" is not acquired, the condition for generating the special effect with a low probability of, for example, 1/300 is satisfied. As a result, in the case of "big hit", the special effect is easy to appear, and in the case of "out", the special effect is difficult to appear. Then, if the condition for generating the special effect is satisfied, the flow shifts to the processing of S362. On the other hand, if the condition is not satisfied, the special effect is not performed, and the subsequent processes are skipped, and the special effect process ends.
[0123]
In the process of S362, it is determined whether the value of N is “1”, and if it is “1”, the process proceeds to S363. Here, the value of N is the value of the number of lottery results stored including the current start winning prize processing amount, and the value of N is the number of display times that can be displayed when a special effect is produced. Become. Therefore, if the value of N is “1”, the number of display times that the special effect can appear is “one time”, so that the A-type special effect is performed, and the effect process A is executed (S363). ), End the process. In the effect processing A, among the data stored in the first reservation area, the data relating to the special effect that is data that does not normally perform the special effect is changed to the data for performing the special effect having the content of “A1”. . On the other hand, if the value of N is not “1”, the process proceeds to S364.
[0124]
In the process of S364, it is determined whether or not the value of N is “2”. If the value is “2”, the number of display times in which a special effect can be displayed is “2”, so that the B type special An effect is to be performed, and effect process B is executed (S365), and the process ends. In the effect processing B, among the data stored in the first reserved area and the second reserved area, the data relating to the special effect is changed to the data for performing the special effect of "B1" and "B2", respectively. On the other hand, if the value of N is not “2”, the processing shifts to S366.
[0125]
In the process of S366, it is determined whether or not the value of N is "3". If the value is "3", the number of display times in which a special effect can be displayed is "3", so that the C type special An effect is to be performed, and effect process C is executed (S367), and the process ends. In the effect processing C, among the data stored in the first reserved area, the second reserved area, and the third reserved area, the data relating to the special production is replaced with the contents of “C1,” “C2,” and “C3,” respectively. Change to the data for performing special effects. On the other hand, if the value of N is not “3”, the process proceeds to S368.
[0126]
In the process of S368, since the value of N is "4" and the number of display times at which the special effect can appear is "4 times", the D-type special effect is performed, and the effect process is performed. D is executed (S369), and the process ends. In the effect processing D, the data relating to the special effect among the data stored in the first reserved area, the second reserved area, the third reserved area, and the fourth reserved area are respectively referred to as “D1”, “D2”, “ The data is changed to data for performing a special effect with the contents of "D3" and "D4".
[0127]
In the symbol variation process (S50), as shown in FIG. 13, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the variation permission flag F1 is "1" (S501), and if the value of the variation permission flag F1 is "1". If there is, the process proceeds to S502. On the other hand, if the value of the change permission flag F1 is not “1”, the subsequent processing is skipped, and the processing shifts to S508.
[0128]
In the processing after S502, one of the holding lamps 41 for the "big hit" lottery is turned off (S502), a new value reduced by "1" is set as the number of holdings N (S503), and the data of the storage area, that is, , The value of the success / failure determination counter C1, the value of the reach determination counter C2, and the value of the jackpot symbol counter C3 stored in the storage areas of the first, second, third, and fourth reservation areas. The value of the value and variation pattern counter C5 is shifted to the storage area on the execution area side (S504). Specifically, each value of the first reserved area is set to the execution area, each value of the second reserved area is set to the first reserved area, each value of the third reserved area is set to the second reserved area, and each value of the fourth reserved area is set. Each value is shifted to the third holding area. Then, a display command determination process, which will be described in detail later, is performed (S505), and the determined display command is transmitted to the display control board 40K (S506), and a value of “0” is set to the variation permission flag F1 (S507). , To S508.
[0129]
In the processing of S508, it is determined whether or not a big hit is occurring, and if not, the processing shifts to the processing of S509. On the other hand, if it is during the big hit, the subsequent processing is skipped and the symbol variation processing ends. Note that the term “big hit” includes a state in which the “big hit state” is being executed and a state in which the state of the pachinko machine 10 is adjusted for a predetermined time after the end of the “big hit state”.
[0130]
In the processing of S509, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the symbol variably displayed on the special symbol display device 40 has ended. In the special symbol display device 40, symbols are variably displayed in various variation patterns to be described later, and the above determination is made based on the variation time set for each variation pattern. If the fluctuation time has ended, a confirmation command is transmitted to the display control board 40K to stop the symbol that is variably displayed, and to confirm the symbol that is stopped and displayed (S510). The fluctuation processing ends. On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has not ended, the symbol stop processing is not performed, the subsequent processing is skipped, and the symbol fluctuation processing ends.
[0131]
As shown in FIG. 14, in the display command determination process (S505) executed during the symbol variation process (S50), first, the value of the hit / fail determination counter C1 for the "big hit" lottery stored in the execution area is determined. It is determined whether the value is "big hit" (S551). Then, if the value is "big hit", a big hit symbol is set as a stop symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 40 (S552), and a variable pattern counter C5 is set as a variable pattern until the big hit symbol is stopped. When a special effect is to be displayed while determining a pattern according to the value of the special effect, the content is determined based on the data relating to the special effect (S553), and the display command determination process ends. On the other hand, if the value of the success / failure determination counter C1 is not the value of "big hit", the process proceeds to S554.
[0132]
In the process of S554, it is determined whether or not the value of the reach determination counter C2 stored in the execution area is a value that causes “out-of-reach”. Then, if it is a value that causes “missing reach”, a missing reach symbol is set as a stop symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 40 (S555). Then, as a fluctuation pattern until the out-of-reach reach symbol is stopped, a pattern corresponding to the value of the fluctuation pattern counter C5 is determined, and when a special effect is to be performed, the content is determined based on data on the special effect. The display command is determined (S556), and the display command determination process ends. On the other hand, if the value of the reach determination counter C2 is not a value that causes “out-of-reach”, the process proceeds to S557.
[0133]
In the processing of S557, an off symbol is set as a stop symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 40 (S557). Then, as a variation pattern until the departure symbol is stopped, a pattern corresponding to the value of the variation pattern counter C5 is determined, and when a special effect is to be performed, the content is determined based on data relating to the special effect. (S558), and terminates the display command determination processing.
[0134]
By the display command determination processing (S505) as described above, various symbols such as the big hit symbol, the miss reach symbol, and the miss symbol that are finally stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 40 are determined. In addition, when each symbol is varied and stopped, the variation pattern for performing various effects such as varying the variation time, varying the characters appearing, varying the size and color of the varying symbols, etc. It is determined. In addition, in the case of performing a special effect, the content of the special effect appearing in each display is determined.
[0135]
In the big hit processing (S60), as shown in FIG. 15, first, the value of the hit / fail judgment counter C1 stored in the execution area is a value of "big hit", that is, whether or not it is a big hit. Is determined (S601), and if it is a big hit, a value of “15” is set in a release number counter CR (S602), a value of “0” is set in a winning number counter CE (S603), and a release number counter is set. The value of CR is reduced by "1" (S604), the special winning opening 23 is opened (S605), and the process proceeds to S606. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit, all the subsequent processing is skipped and the big hit processing is ended. Here, the opening number counter CR is for counting down the opening number of the special winning opening 23 that is repeatedly opened. In this example, since the upper limit of the opening number is 15, the first opening number counter “CR” is “15”. The value is set, and “1” is subtracted before opening the special winning opening 23. The winning number counter CE is for counting the number of winning game balls that have been won during one opening of the special winning opening 23, and for resetting before the special winning opening 23 is opened. While the value of “0” is set and the special winning opening 23 is open, “1” is added each time the special winning opening switch 23S detects a game ball.
[0136]
In the processing of S606, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning number counter CE is greater than "10". If not, the flow proceeds to the processing of S607. On the other hand, if it is larger, the processing of S607 is skipped, the special winning opening 23 is closed (S608), and the processing shifts to S609. Thereby, the special winning opening 23 is closed when ten game balls are won during one opening.
[0137]
In the processing of S607, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 23 has reached the closing time, and if not, the processing returns to the processing of S606. On the other hand, if the closing time has been reached, the special winning opening 23 is closed (S608), and the process proceeds to S609. As a result, the special winning opening 23 is closed when the opening time reaches the closing time even if ten game balls do not win during one opening.
[0138]
In the processing of S609, it is determined whether or not the value of the number-of-openings counter CR is "0". If not, the flow shifts to the processing of S610. On the other hand, if it is “0”, it means that the number of times of opening the special winning opening 23 has reached the upper limit of 15, so that the subsequent processing is skipped and the big hit processing ends.
[0139]
In the process of S610, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the V zone 24 of the special winning opening 23, that is, whether or not there is a V winning. This determination is made based on whether or not the V zone switch 24S detects a game ball during opening of the special winning opening 23. If "V prize exists", it is determined that the right to repeatedly open the special winning opening 23 has been acquired, and the process returns to S603, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if it is not "V prize", it is determined that the right has not been acquired for repeatedly opening the special winning opening 23, and the big hit processing is ended.
[0140]
In the other process (S70) in the interrupt process, various processes such as a lottery process of “winning” for opening the special symbol starting port 22 and a process for controlling various devices of the pachinko machine 10 are performed. Note that the other processing (S70) is not directly related to the present invention, and thus the details are omitted.
[0141]
The gaming machine of the present embodiment described in detail above has the following effects.
[0142]
For example, when displaying the result of the lottery on the "big hit" on the display device, the same character is repeatedly appeared over a plurality of displays, and the same content is repeatedly performed, thereby performing a continuous effect. It is conceivable to increase the expectation of "big hits". However, in such an embodiment, the effect of the same content simply appears over a plurality of displays, and the effect becomes monotonous, which may degrade the interest. On the other hand, in the gaming machine of this example, since the continuous effect is a special effect that changes stepwise over a plurality of times, the effect is not monotonous, and the interest can be improved. In addition, a special effect that appears continuously over a plurality of displays is of a type corresponding to the number of times of display, whereby an effective effect can be realized according to the number of times of display. In particular, in this example, regardless of the number of times of display, the contents of the initial stage started in the first display are surely developed into the contents of the final stage in the last display. Has improved. Therefore, also in this respect, interest can be improved.
[0143]
In addition, if the lottery for the "big hit" is not performed continuously, but is performed sporadically after an interval, even if an attempt is made to perform a continuous effect when displaying the result of the lottery, the display of the result of the lottery will be performed sporadically. Since it is performed, the effect cannot be continued over a plurality of times of display, and the effect of the content that should appear continuously appears in a single shot. In other words, the effects that should be continuous end in a single shot. When the effects that should be continuous in this way end in a single shot, the player not only wakes up to the effects, but also makes it difficult to associate the subsequent occurrence of the special game state with the effects, resulting in wasted effects. Would. On the other hand, in the gaming machine of this example, if there is no number of times of display of the held lottery result, an effect for single shot display is performed. Therefore, the effect to be continued does not appear unnecessarily in one shot, and the above-described problem can be prevented from occurring.
[0144]
Furthermore, as special effects that appear continuously over a plurality of displays, a plurality of types of special effects having different aspects are prepared in advance, and an appropriate type of special effect is appropriately selected and displayed. It is conceivable to diversify the productions inside to enhance the interest. In this case, if the type of the special effect is selected at random, various effects appear insignificantly and the effects may be mixed, and the various effects may be warped and become annoying. In addition, the effect of the content that appears infrequently by chance may give the player a sense of expectation for the “big hit” unnecessarily, and as a result, the “big hit” may not be obtained, and the player may be greatly discouraged.
[0145]
On the other hand, in this example, a special effect in a mode according to the number of consecutively appearing displays is selected, so that the player can clearly associate the number of display times with the type of the special effect, It is possible to prevent the diversified effects from being unnecessarily mixed and unnecessarily increasing the sense of expectation by the effects, and to allow the player to sufficiently enjoy the diversified effects.
[0146]
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described example, and various modifications as described below are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, but may be another gaming machine such as a slot machine.
[0147]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention described above in detail, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of effectively generating an elaborate effect over a plurality of displays and improving the effect. it can.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing a game area of the pachinko machine shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a correspondence table showing a relationship between the number of reservations and types of special effects.
FIG. 4 is a front view showing an example of a mode of performing a special effect on the special symbol display device.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a main process.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a variation random number updating process.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a lost symbol update process.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing various random number update processing.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing start winning processing.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a special effect process.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a symbol changing process.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a display command determination process.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a big hit process.
[Explanation of symbols]
10. Pachinko machines (game machines)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Game board 12 Game area 13 Handle 14 Launching device 20 Ordinary winning opening 21 Ordinary symbol starting port 22 Special symbol starting port 23 Large winning port 24 V zone 30 Ordinary symbol display device 31 Reservation lamp 40 Special symbol display device (display device)
41 Hold lamp

Claims (4)

A lottery means for performing a lottery in accordance with a game; and a display device for displaying a lottery result of the lottery means. When the lottery result is a winning, the display device displays specific contents and is advantageous to the player. A special effect execution means for performing a special effect of displaying related contents over a plurality of displays on the display device until the specific content is displayed. A lottery result storage means for storing results of lotteries sequentially performed by the lottery means, wherein the special effect has a plurality of types of modes, and the special effect execution means generates a special effect at the time of a subsequent lottery. A gaming machine, wherein a special effect of a type corresponding to the number of lottery results stored in the lottery result storage means is generated from a time of displaying a preceding lottery result, based on satisfaction of a condition. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special effect has a content that changes stepwise over a plurality of displays. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the special effect execution means performs the special effect after the change to the final stage or after the progress of the change is stopped before the final stage. A gaming machine characterized by performing special effects at the same stage. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the lottery result storage means stores a lottery result up to a predetermined maximum number of times, and the special effect is performed in a final stage at a number equal to or less than the maximum number of times. A gaming machine characterized by changing to

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