JP2006288511A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of clearly displaying the result of a normal pattern game in such a way as to attract the attention of a player when a time shortening function is operated, and executing the presentation for enhancing the amusement at the same time. <P>SOLUTION: Presentation of a special pattern game is usually displayed in a variable display device, and the display in the variable display device is changed to the presentation related to the normal pattern game while the time shortening function is operated. The presentation related to the special pattern game executed while the normal pattern game is being displayed in the variable display device is executed with sound. If a "jackpot" is made in the special pattern game, the presentation related to the special pattern game is displayed as an interrupt in the variable display device. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and in particular, relates to a technique for effect-displaying a plurality of executed games so as to draw a player's attention according to a gaming state.

  As a pachinko machine that is an example of a gaming machine, a so-called symbol matching type pachinko machine is known. In this type of pachinko machine, when a game ball is won at the start opening, variable display of identification information (symbols) is started in a plurality of variable display areas, and the identification information is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time. When the display result of the stop display is a “specific display mode” determined in advance, there is a game that performs a special symbol game in which a “special symbol game state” that is advantageous to the player occurs. In the special symbol game state, the special winning opening is intermittently opened a predetermined number of times, and a predetermined gaming value is given to the player based on the winning to the special winning opening.

  At the same time, when the game ball passes through a predetermined gate, it is judged whether it is “winning” or “off”, and in the case of “winning”, a movable piece around the start opening is made so that the game ball can easily win the start opening. A normal symbol game is set to set an open state.

  Normally, special symbol games are played through elaborate production display using a liquid crystal display placed in the center of the game board, and normal symbol games are an auxiliary role of special symbol games in which a movable piece at the start is opened. Therefore, it is performed through a blinking display of an LED (light emitting diode) provided at the end of the game board.

  In this type of gaming machine, various production methods have been proposed to enhance the interest of the game. For example, if the game result of a special symbol game is a big win with a specific symbol (probability variation symbol), and the jackpot probability changes from a low probability to a high probability after the jackpot ends, The color LCD that was stopped and displayed in the order of “Left → Middle → Right” can be changed in the order of “Right → Middle → Left” at high probability, or the color liquid crystal that constitutes the background of the variable display For example, changing the color of the panel from “green to orange” or changing the timbre output from the sound generation device to reliably notify the player that the probability is changing with high probability A gaming machine has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, when a special symbol game results in a big win with a specific symbol (short-time symbol), in the special symbol game after the jackpot ends, the time required to start and stop the special symbol game and the variation time of the normal symbol game If the result of normal symbol game is a hit, the function to extend the time to temporarily move each movable piece of the starting port to the open state (so-called time shortening function) There is a gaming machine (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-317501 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-155031

  As described above, the conventional gaming machine is changing with a high probability to the player by changing the background color displayed on the variable display section or the pattern for stopping the special symbol according to the level of the jackpot probability. The game was enjoyed while providing easy-to-understand information, but this kind of production was only performed for special symbol games. On the other hand, even if a normal symbol game is won, the hit notification is only displayed by the LED, and it is difficult for the player to recognize the hit, and it is difficult to enhance the interest of the normal symbol game. .

  In particular, during the operation of the time shortening function, the player's attention is drawn despite the fact that an important gaming state that makes it easy for the game ball to win a prize has occurred and has given the player a big win. In the variable display area that gathers, only the display and sound production that enhances the interest for the specific symbol game is performed, and the player's attention is not gathered in the normal symbol game, and the display and effect that excites the interest of the normal symbol game There was a problem that there was a shortage.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and displays the results of ordinary symbol games, particularly ordinary symbol games when the time reduction function is being executed, in an easy-to-understand manner so as to attract the attention of the player. At the same time, an object is to provide a gaming machine capable of producing an effect that enhances interest.

The invention according to claim 1 includes a special symbol game in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on the establishment of the starting condition, and a normal symbol game in which a state in which the starting condition is likely to be established occurs when a win occurs. In gaming machines that can execute
An effect display unit (21) for effect display of images related to the game;
Display control means (101) for controlling the display of the effect display unit (21),
The display control means (101) changes the display of the effect display unit (21) from the effect display of the special symbol game to the normal symbol game when the normal symbol game is in a specific state where it is easier to win than usual. It is a gaming machine characterized by switching to the effect display.

  According to the above invention, when the normal symbol game is set to be easier to hit than usual, the display control means (101) changes the special symbol game displayed on the effect display unit (21) to the display of the normal symbol game. And switch.

  Since the effect display on the effect display unit (21) is performed through an image, it is possible to produce an effect display that attracts the player's attention by adding various tastes to the display contents. By displaying the special symbol game in the normal state on such an effect display unit (21), it is possible to attract the player's attention to the special symbol game, while the normal symbol game is easier to hit than usual. By switching the display of the effect display section (21) to the effect display of the normal symbol game when it becomes the state, it becomes possible to collect the player's attention in the normal symbol game in the specific state. For example, the player's expectation of winning a normal symbol game can be enhanced by displaying the symbol variably on the effect display unit (21) as an ordinary symbol game or displaying an animation.

The invention according to claim 2 displays a game result by suspending the variable display after variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information based on the establishment of the start condition, and when the game result is a win In a gaming machine capable of executing a special symbol game in which a special symbol game state in which a predetermined game value is given to the player and a normal symbol game in which a state in which the start condition is likely to be satisfied is generated when a win occurs,
An effect display unit (21) for effect display of images related to the game;
Display control means (101) for controlling the display of the effect display unit (21),
When the game result of the special symbol game is hit with specific identification information, the display control means (101) is configured to display the effect display unit (101) after the special symbol game state generated based on the hit is completed. 21) The gaming machine is characterized in that the display of the special symbol game is switched from the special symbol game effect display to the normal symbol game effect display.

  According to the above-mentioned invention, when the game result of the special symbol game is a win based on the specific identification information, the special display game state (big hit game) based on the hit is displayed on the effect display unit (21). The displayed special symbol game is switched to the effect display of the normal symbol game. For example, when a win is obtained with specific identification information, the normal symbol game may be changed to a state that is easier to hit than usual after the special symbol game state related to the hit is completed. As long as the identification information can be identified, the identification information may be a number, a character, a pattern, a figure, or the like.

The invention according to claim 3 includes a sound production section (160) for producing a game with sound.
3. The effect related to the special symbol game is performed by the sound effect unit (160) while the effect display unit (21) displays the effect of the normal symbol game. 4. It is a gaming machine described.

  According to the above invention, when the normal symbol game is displayed on the effect display unit (21), the player is notified of the game result of the special symbol game, the game state, and the like by sound. While the player enjoys the normal symbol game on the effect display section (21), the game result of the special symbol game can be obtained by sound, and two games of the normal symbol game and the special symbol game can be obtained without taking his eyes off the normal symbol game. The result can be grasped.

In the invention according to claim 4, the display control means (101) wins the game result of the special symbol game while the effect display unit (21) displays the effect of the normal symbol game. The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the special symbol game is interrupted and displayed on the effect display unit (21).

  According to the above invention, the display control means (101) produces a display related to the special symbol game when the special symbol game is won while the normal symbol game is displayed on the effect display unit (21). An interrupt is displayed on the display unit (21). Winning in a special symbol game is more of an interest to the player than the result of a normal symbol game with a high probability. The game that the player is most interested in is displayed on the effect display section (21).

  For example, the interruption display may display the game result of the special symbol game as an overlay on the normal symbol game, or may display the game result like a subtitle, or the screen suddenly appears in the middle of the normal symbol game. It may be switched to a special symbol game or the like, as long as the display related to the special symbol game can be recognized by the effect display unit (21).

In the invention according to claim 5, the display control means (101) wins the game result of the special symbol game while the effect display unit (21) displays the effect of the normal symbol game. The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the winning identification information related to the game result is interrupted and displayed on the effect display unit (21).

  According to the above-described invention, when a special symbol game is won when the normal symbol game is displayed on the effect display unit (21), the hit identification information is interrupted and displayed on the effect display unit (21). It is possible to simply notify the player that a special symbol game will be won.

In the invention according to claim 6, the display control means (101) wins the game result of the special symbol game while performing the effect display of the normal symbol game on the effect display unit (21). When the winning identification information related to the game result is interrupted and displayed on the effect display unit (21), the display of the effect display unit (21) is switched to the effect display of the special symbol game. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.

  According to the above invention, when the game result of the special symbol game is won when the normal symbol game is displayed on the effect display unit (21), the identification information related to the hit is first displayed on the effect display unit (21 ) Is interrupted and the player is notified of the win, and then the display on the effect display unit (21) is switched to the special symbol game. For example, if you display an effect display that doubles the fun of winning, such as an effect display that shows what kind of hit the event will be finalized in the interrupt display will be displayed as a special symbol game after switching Good.

The invention according to claim 7 is a game value to be given to a player in a special symbol game state generated when a game result of the special symbol game is won by the specific identification information, and a game result of the special symbol game 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the gaming value given to the player in a special symbol gaming state that is generated when other identification information is won is made different.

  According to the above invention, when the game result of the special symbol game is a win, the game value given to the player in the special symbol game state is different depending on whether or not the identification information won is the specific identification information. Let The difference in the game value may be an increase or decrease in the game value to be given, the length of time for giving the game value, or the frequency of giving the game value. For example, when a game value larger than usual is given to a player in a normal symbol game that is switched and displayed on the effect display unit (21) after hitting with specific identification information, the player wins with specific identification information. In this case, the game value to be given to the player in the special symbol game state may be reduced by a corresponding amount. Thereby, the magnitude of the game value given to the player as a total does not fluctuate so much and it is possible to prevent any disadvantage for both the player and the game store.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the normal symbol game is in a specific state where it is easier to hit than normal, the display on the effect display unit is switched to the effect display of the normal symbol game, so that the player can easily hit and the player When the degree of importance increases, the normal symbol game can be enjoyed by the effect display, and the game result of the normal symbol game can be easily recognized. That is, by switching the game to be displayed on the effect display unit, the player's attention is given to the special symbol game in the normal state, while the player's attention is given to the normal symbol game in the specific state where the normal symbol game is easy to hit. The effect display unit can be effectively used to display the two games so as to draw the player's attention according to the game state.

  In addition, when the game result of a special symbol game is hit with specific identification information, the display of the effect display unit is switched to the effect display of the normal symbol game after the end of the special symbol game state based on that hit, the special symbol game The game related to the special symbol game is settled after giving the player the game value that is the enjoyment of the state, so if the effect display on the effect display unit is switched to the normal symbol game at this timing, the game for the normal symbol game It is easy to attract the attention of the player and can increase the interest of the game. For example, it is effective to increase the probability of winning a normal symbol game at the previous timing. Furthermore, since the effect display displayed on the effect display unit changes depending on which identification information is won, it can be enjoyed with expectation as to which identification information is won next.

  In the case where the effect related to the special symbol game is performed with the sound during the display of the normal symbol game, the player can recognize the result of the special symbol game with the sound while enjoying the effect of the normal symbol game on the effect display section. it can. In addition, when displaying the results of special symbol games and normal symbol games respectively on multiple effect display units, the line of sight will move and the line of sight will not settle down, so it will not be possible to concentrate on the game. It is possible to grasp the two game results without moving.

  When a special symbol game result is won during the normal symbol game effect display, the special symbol game is interrupted and displayed on the effect display unit, even while the normal symbol game is displayed on the effect display unit. Since the player can surely recognize that the jackpot has occurred in the effect display unit, the player can enjoy the effect of the normal symbol game with peace of mind.

  In particular, if the identification information related to the special symbol game is interrupted and displayed, the identification information related to the winning can be recognized, and the interest for the special symbol game state generated in association with the identification can be enhanced. it can.

  In addition, when the winning identification information is interrupted and displayed, and the display is switched to the special symbol game effect display, the player can enjoy the process of generating the jackpot through the effect display on the effect display unit, and the excitement reaching the jackpot You can taste enough.

  When the game result of a special symbol game is a win, depending on whether or not the identification information won is the specific identification information, the game value to be given to the player in the special symbol game state is different. It is possible to increase the player's interest in whether the identification information appears.

  For example, if the probability of hitting in a normal symbol game that is switched and displayed on the effect display section after hitting with specific identification information is higher than normal, the normal special symbol game state will be the same as or equal to that in the normal symbol game. Since there is a possibility that the above game value can be obtained, dissatisfaction with the player even if the game value given to the player in the special symbol game state when hit with specific identification information is less than usual There is no. Further, since a lot of game value is not always given to the player, there is no disadvantage to the game store. In other words, if it is a hit with specific identification information, the amount of game value given to the player in total for the special symbol game and the normal symbol game will not change much compared to other hits, It is possible to raise the interest of the game by raising the player's interest in the design game.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 10 is a device generally called a pachinko machine, and a gaming machine main body 10a in which a game progresses when a ball is launched by a player's launch operation, and a ball is inserted by inserting a valuable card. Card unit (CR ball lending machine) 10b.

  The gaming machine main body 10a has a gaming board 11 as a gaming area in which a ball launched by a player's launch operation falls while moving. Below the game board 11, an upper tray 12 for storing lending balls and payout balls is installed, and further below that, a lower tray 13 for storing balls overflowing from the upper tray 12 is installed. A handle 14 for performing a ball launching operation is provided on the right side of the lower tray 13.

  The game board 11 includes a nail (not shown) for changing the flow of a falling ball, a windmill 15, various winning holes 16, 17, 18, 19, a normal symbol operation gate 20, a variable display device 21, a normal display A symbol display device 22, a decorative lamp 23, and the like are provided. Further, at the lowermost part of the game board 11, there is provided an out port 24 for discharging a ball that has fallen without entering any winning port.

  The start opening 16 which is one of the winning openings is generally called a start chucker, and the right to execute a special symbol game is secured by winning a ball to the start opening 16. The special symbol game is always executed as a variable display using the variable display device 21. The number of reserved execution rights that have been suspended (number of suspended balls) is notified to the player by the number of lighting of the special symbol retaining lamp 25. For example, the upper limit of the number of reserved balls is set to 4.

  Further, the second start port 19 that is one of the winning ports functions together with the start port 16 as a start chucker. The second starting port 19 is driven by a solenoid (not shown) or the like, and the winning opening is configured to change between a closed state where the ball is difficult to win and an open state where the winning is easy. The second start port 19 is normally in a closed state, and is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) when the “success” comes out in the normal symbol display device 22.

  The normal symbol operating gate 20 is a winning opening configured as a passing port, and when the ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 20, the right to execute the normal symbol game is secured. The normal symbol game is normally executed as a variable display using the normal symbol display device 22.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is composed of two LEDs provided on the left and right, one of which is assigned to “win” and the other is assigned to “out”. It is a normal symbol game in the normal symbol display device 22 that these two LEDs are alternately lit. When the “lit” LED is lit and the alternate lighting stops, the “win” is determined.

  The variable display device 21 is configured by a display device such as a liquid crystal display that displays an image, and has a function as an effect display unit. The variable display device 21 may employ a CRT display, a drum unit, an LED, an organic EL display, or the like.

  The variable display executed by the variable display device 21 includes a special symbol game and a normal symbol game. The special symbol game is always executed, and is switched to the normal symbol game when in a special game state. ing.

  In the special symbol game executed by the variable display device 21, the identification information (symbol) scrolls and changes in the display area, and the combination of symbols (display result) finally displayed after the scrolling change is stopped, The variable display is a “big hit” in the case of a predetermined specific combination (specific display result). In the present embodiment, three symbols representing any number among “0” to “9” are variably displayed on the display unit, and as a specific display result, the same number such as “777” as in a so-called throttle game is displayed. A special symbol game that is a big hit when a display result with a complete set is confirmed is executed. When the display result of the special symbol game is determined as the specific display result, a special symbol game state (a jackpot game) that can give a predetermined game value to the player is generated.

  Further, the normal symbol game executed by the variable display device 21 is a variable display in which a symbol indicating the game result (winning / losing) is displayed by animation or the like. In the present embodiment, variable display is performed so as to select a T-shirt with a pattern of “win” or “out” from among the bargain sale shelves.

  The big winning opening 17 is a winning opening for generating a special symbol gaming state, and is generally called an attacker. The big winning opening 17 is driven by a solenoid or the like, and the winning opening is configured to change between a normal closed state where a ball is difficult to win and an open state where a winning is easy.

  When the display result of the special symbol game executed on the variable display device 21 is confirmed as the specific display result, the special winning opening 17 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times to form a special symbol game state, and the jackpot game is executed. An operation in which the special winning opening 17 is opened and closed for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is called a round, and when the special symbol gaming state is generated, the special winning opening 17 is opened and closed for, for example, 15 rounds.

  The specific display result, which is a jackpot display result, includes a specific symbol such as a probability variation symbol or a normal symbol game, and a non-specific symbol other than the specific symbol.

  When a specific display result (special display result) composed of specific symbols is confirmed and displayed, a so-called probable big hit is obtained. When a probabilistic jackpot occurs, the probability that a jackpot will appear in a special symbol game after the special symbol gaming state based on the jackpot has ended is set higher than usual until the next jackpot comes out. Thus, the gaming state in which the appearance probability of the specific display result (big hit) is improved as compared to the normal time (low probability state) is referred to as a probability variation state (high probability state).

  Further, when the specific display result composed of the time symbol is displayed in a definite manner, a so-called time saving big hit is obtained. When a short-time jackpot occurs, in the regular symbol game for a certain period after the special symbol game state based on the jackpot has ended, the required time per one time (the time required from the start to the stop) is shortened than usual When the normal symbol game is executed more frequently, the time for the second start port 19 to be opened is longer than usual when the normal symbol game is won, and the acquisition of the special symbol game execution right is higher than usual. Is also easily set. Such a gaming state is referred to as a time reduction mode (ordinary symbol game high probability state or time reduction state).

  In the present embodiment, the odd symbols are set as specific symbols, and the even symbols are set as non-specific symbols. Among the specific symbols, “1”, “3”, “5”, and “9” are assumed to be probable variation symbols, and “7” is assumed to be a short-time symbol.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the gaming machine main body 10a will be described.

  FIG. 2 shows various control boards and related components used for controlling the gaming machine main body 10a. Control boards include a main board 100, a display control board 120, a payout control board 140, a lamp control board 150, a sound control board 160, a launch control board 170, a power supply board 180, and the like.

  Of these, the main board 100 fulfills the function of controlling the overall operation of the gaming machine 10. The main board 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and a RAM (Random Access Memory) as main parts. In addition, a gate circuit for inputting a detection signal from various switches 191 such as a switch for detecting a winning of a ball, various data are output to other control boards, and a driving signal for a grand prize winning port 17 and the like is output to a solenoid 192, etc. And a latch circuit for outputting a lighting instruction signal to the normal symbol LED 193, a clock circuit for generating a clock signal to be supplied to the CPU, and the like.

  When a signal representing the detection of the winning of a ball is input from the switch provided at each winning opening, the main board 100 calculates the required number of winning balls by the CPU and outputs the winning ball data representing the number of payouts. The function to output to 140 is fulfilled.

  Further, when a signal representing ball winning detection is input from the start port 16 or the second start port 19, a random number value is acquired, and the display result (game result) of the special symbol game executed by the variable display device 21 is “ It is determined based on this random number value whether it is “big hit” or “out”. Furthermore, based on this determination, the type of game effect (fluctuation pattern) of the special symbol game and the type of symbol (stop symbol / determined symbol) constituting the display result are determined, and these are used as control data for the special symbol game. It fulfills the function of outputting to the display control board 120, the lamp control board 150, and the sound control board 160. When the display result of the special symbol game is “big hit”, the opening / closing of the big prize opening 17 is controlled to generate a special symbol game state.

  Further, the main board 100 also obtains a random number value when a signal indicating the detection of the passage of a ball is input from the normal symbol operating gate 20, and displays a normal symbol game display result (game result) executed by the normal symbol display device 22 or the like. Is determined based on the random number value to be either “win” or “out”. According to the determination result, the normal symbol game is executed by controlling the lighting of the normal symbol LED 193 of the normal symbol display device 22 and the like. When the result of the normal symbol game is “winning”, the second start port 19 is temporarily controlled to be opened.

  The display control board 120 performs a function of executing a special symbol game or the like on the variable display device 21 based on the control data received from the main board 100. That is, the image data is created according to the received control data, and this is output to the variable display device 21 and displayed. The display control board 120 includes a ROM that stores a predetermined image processing procedure (program) and image control data in advance, a CPU that executes the program, a RAM, an image control IC, a ROM that stores image data for display, and the main board 100. I / O interface between

  The payout control board 140 performs an operation control for paying out a ball based on the winning ball data received from the main board 100 and an operation for paying out the loaned ball based on an instruction from the card unit 10b.

  The lamp control board 150 performs a function of performing lighting control of the game state lamp and the decoration lamp 23 based on control data and lighting instructions from the main board 100.

  The audio control board 160 functions as a sound production unit that performs output control of effect sound and voice for production based on the control data sent from the main board 100. In addition, a warning sound for notifying an abnormal state is controlled.

  The launch control board 170 functions to control a launch motor (not shown) that launches a ball to the game board 11 based on the operation of the handle 14.

  The power supply board 180 has a function of supplying power of a voltage corresponding to each control board and other electrical components.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of a basic flow of a special symbol game executed by the variable display device 21.

  The display area of the variable display device 21 is divided into three display portions 21a, 21b, and 21c. As shown in FIG. 5B, variable display in which symbols (identification information) are scrolled in the vertical direction on each display portion. Be started. And as shown to the figure (c)-(e), after predetermined time progress, a symbol is stopped and displayed sequentially for every display part. Here, as shown in FIG. 5E, a state in which the symbols fixedly displayed on the three display portions are all aligned is defined as a specific display result (big hit).

  As shown in FIG. 6D, the state in which the same symbol is stopped and displayed on the other two display portions while leaving the last display portion before the specific display result is confirmed and displayed is called a reach mode. . Note that the reach mode generally refers to a display mode in which a part of the identification information is unconfirmed and a specific display result may be obtained depending on the part of the identification information. The display result other than the specific display result is a detachment mode, and the detachment mode that appears through the reach mode is particularly referred to as a detachment mode.

  The special symbol game is not limited to the one performed on the three display units as described above, and the symbol may be variably displayed on two display units or four or more display units. The number of symbols that are stopped and displayed in the reach mode varies depending on the number of display units (the number of symbols constituting the display result), and is usually “the number of display units−1”. Further, the scrolling of the symbols is not limited to the vertical direction, and may be horizontal, diagonal, or other random directions.

  FIG. 4 shows a functional configuration relating to display control of the special symbol game and the normal symbol game.

  The main board 100 functions as display control means 101 that controls the execution of special symbol games and normal symbol games. Specifically, the special symbol game control means 102 for performing control related to the special symbol game, the normal symbol game control means 106 for performing control related to the normal symbol game, and the effect display displayed on the variable display device 21 under predetermined conditions. Based on this, it functions as a switching control means 110 for switching between a special symbol game and a normal symbol game.

  The special symbol game control means 102 includes functions as the success / failure determination means 103, the symbol determination means 104, and the variation pattern determination means 105. The success / failure determination means 103 determines whether or not to display the special symbol game display result as a specific display result (big hit). The symbol determination means 104 determines the type of identification information (symbol) that constitutes the specific display result. The variation pattern determining means 105 determines a variation pattern representing the flow of the special symbol game effect from a plurality of predetermined types.

  More specifically, the success / failure determination means 103 displays the display result of the special symbol game based on the random number value acquired when the winning of the ball to the start port 16 or the second start port 19 is detected, as a specific display result (big hit ) Or not. The symbol deciding means 104 determines the identification information (stop symbol) constituting the display result of the special symbol game based on another random value acquired when the winning of the ball at the starting port 16 or the second starting port 19 is detected. ) Type.

  The variation pattern determination unit 105 selects a variation pattern according to the display result (big hit / miss) determined by the success / failure determination unit 103 from a plurality of types prepared in advance according to a predetermined probability distribution. The probability distribution for selecting the variation pattern is prepared for a high probability state and a low probability state, and the variation pattern is selected according to the probability distribution corresponding to the current gaming state.

  The variation pattern represents a variation effect mode representing a special symbol game effect mode or a flow of the effect, a display result (stop symbol), and a variation time. The fluctuation time is the time from the start to the end of the special symbol game. For example, a variation pattern includes “re-lottery”. “Re-lottery” is an effect mode in which the variable display is resumed after the specific display result (big win) is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the final display result is confirmed and displayed.

  On the other hand, the normal symbol game control means 106 includes functions as an ordinary figure success / failure determination means 107 and an ordinary figure variation pattern determination means 108.

  The normal symbol determination unit 107 determines whether or not to win the display result of the normal symbol game performed by the normal symbol display device 22. The normal pattern variation pattern determination means 108 selects a variation pattern of the normal symbol game according to the display result (win / fail) determined by the success / failure determination means 103 from a plurality of types prepared in advance.

  The normal symbol game control means 106 controls lighting of the normal symbol display device 22 according to the variation pattern determined by the general symbol variation pattern determination means 108.

  The switching control means 110 selects, based on the game state at that time, whether to display the effect display of the normal symbol game or the special symbol game on the variable display device 21, and the variable display device 21 based on the selection result. Has a function for effect display, and a function for effect by sound. The effect display is realized by transmitting a corresponding execution command to the display device control board 120, and the sound effect is realized by transmitting a predetermined execution command to the sound control board 160.

  In detail, when the “short jackpot” is achieved in the short-time symbol, the special display of the effect display to be displayed on the variable display device 21 when the short-time mode is entered after the special symbol gaming state related to the “big jackpot” is finished. The function to switch from normal game to normal game. In addition, when the time reduction mode ends due to the establishment of a predetermined condition after the above switching, the effect display function displayed on the variable display device 21 is returned from the normal symbol game to the special symbol game.

  In addition, when a “separation” occurs in a special symbol game performed while switching to display the normal symbol game on the variable display device 21, the game result of the special symbol game is notified to the player by sound. Fulfills the function of Specifically, an audio production execution command is transmitted to the audio control board 160.

  The interrupt display means 111 relates to the special symbol game when a special jackpot game is performed while the variable display device 21 is switched so as to produce a normal symbol game. The effect display function is displayed on the variable display device 21 by interrupting a normal symbol game. Specifically, regardless of whether or not an effect display related to a normal symbol game is being executed, an execution display command for an effect display related to a special symbol game is transmitted to the display control board 120 at an arbitrary timing to perform an interrupt display. It has become.

  FIG. 5 shows a flow of control related to the special symbol game executed in the gaming machine main body 10a. When a ball wins at the start port 16 or the second start port 19 (step S201; Y), the success / failure determination means 103 acquires a jackpot determination random number value and a design random number (step S202), and the jackpot determination random number value is “big hit” It is determined whether or not the value is equivalent to "" (step S203).

  When the determination result is “big jackpot”, the symbol determination unit 104 determines a stop symbol constituting the jackpot specific display result using the previous symbol random number. In the case of “displacement”, a stop symbol constituting the disapproval display result is determined (step S204). The variation pattern determining means 105 acquires a variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern, and determines the variation pattern from the random number value and the previous determination result (“big hit” or “out”) (step S205).

  Thereafter, the switching control means 110 checks the on / off state of the time-shortening flag indicating whether or not the current gaming state is in the time-shortening mode (step S206). When it is not in the time reduction mode (when the time reduction flag is off) (step S206; N), it is a gaming state in which the special symbol game should be effect-displayed on the variable display device 21, and when in the time reduction mode (when the time reduction flag is on) (step S206). Y), a game state in which a normal symbol game should be effect-displayed on the variable display device 21; Therefore, when the time flag is off and the jackpot determination result is “displacement” (steps S206; N, S208; N), an execution command including the previously determined variation pattern and “disappear” stop symbol is displayed. The transmission is transmitted to the control board 120, and an effect display relating to the special symbol game “Exit” is displayed on the variable display device 21 (step S 223), and the processing is ended (END).

  When the time flag is off and the determination result by the success / failure determination means 103 is “big hit” (steps S206; N, S208; Y), an execution command including the previously determined variation pattern and the “big hit” stop symbol is executed. The display is transmitted to the display control board 120, and an effect display related to the special symbol game of “big hit” is displayed on the variable display device 21 (step S209).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol constituting the current “big hit” (specific display result) is “short time symbol” (step S213). If it is “short time symbol” (step S213; Y), the big hit game Is executed for one round (step S215), and then the time reduction flag is turned on (step S216). Then, a time reduction counter indicating the remaining number of times of the time reduction mode is set to the maximum number of times (for example, “50”) (step S217). As a result, the gaming state enters the short time mode, so that the switching control means 110 switches the target to be displayed on the variable display device 21 thereafter from the special symbol game to the normal symbol game (step S218), and ends the processing (step S218). End).

  In addition, when the stop symbol constituting the current “hit” (specific display result) is “probability change” (step S213; N, S214; Y), after executing the jackpot game for 15 rounds (step S219), The probability variation flag indicating whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state is turned on (step S220), and the process is terminated (end). The probability variation flag is turned off when the next “big hit” comes out in a special symbol game. On the other hand, if the stop symbol is neither “time-short symbol” nor “probability variable symbol” (step S213; N, S214; N), the jackpot game is executed for 15 rounds (step S221), and the process is terminated (END).

  When the time reduction flag is set to ON (step S206; Y), it is a gaming state in which a normal symbol game should be preferentially displayed on the variable display device 21. Therefore, when the time flag is on and the current determination result by the success / failure determination means 103 is “out” (step S206; Y, S207; N), the special symbol game is executed with the sound effect (step S222). More specifically, a sound effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types prepared in advance, and the sound effect pattern is transmitted to the sound control board 160 to cause a sound effect to be executed.

  By performing an effect related to the special symbol game while displaying the effect of the normal symbol game, the player can enjoy the effect display related to the normal symbol game on the variable display device 21 and sound the result of the game of the special symbol game. Can be recognized. That is, it is possible to know the game result of the special symbol game while concentrating on the effect display of the normal symbol game.

  Some sound effect patterns are accompanied by an effect display on the variable display device 21. When the sound effect pattern is selected, the effect display related to the special symbol game is temporarily interrupted, the effect display related to the special symbol game is temporarily executed, and the effect display related to the normal symbol game is returned again. Yes.

  Also, if the time flag is set to ON and the determination result by the success / failure determination means 103 is “big hit” (steps S206; Y, S207; Y), the special symbol game is variably displayed by interrupting the effect display of the normal symbol game. Display on the device 21. Specifically, the temporary stop symbol which is any special stop mode indicating “big hit” is interrupted and displayed on the variable display device 21 (step S210).

  Furthermore, since the time reduction mode is ended by the occurrence of this “big hit”, the time reduction counter is reset and the time reduction flag is turned off (step S211). Further, the switching control means 110 thereafter switches the target to be displayed on the variable display device 21 from the normal symbol game to the special symbol game (step S212). And the continuation of the effect display regarding this special symbol game is performed. For example, an effect display related to a so-called “re-lottery” is performed in which the temporary stop symbol that has been interrupted and displayed earlier is changed again to display a final stop symbol. Thereby, the interruption to the normal symbol game can be temporarily displayed as the temporary stop symbol, and the variable display related to the subsequent stop symbol can be performed to enhance the interest of the player.

  When the special symbol game effect display ends, a special symbol game state corresponding to the final stop symbol ("probable variation symbol", "time-short symbol symbol", other symbols) is generated, etc. (after step S213) The process ends. As described above, when the game result of the special symbol game becomes “big hit” during the effect display of the normal symbol game, the special symbol game is interrupted and displayed on the variable display device 21, so that the player becomes “big hit”. Can be reliably recognized in the variable display device 21, and when the interruption has not occurred, the effect display related to the normal symbol game on the variable display device 21 can be enjoyed with peace of mind.

  In step S201 of this process, the execution of the special symbol game is started by winning at the starting port 16 or the second starting port 19. However, if the reserved ball is already secured, the special right is determined by the execution right based on the reserved ball. The symbol game is executed and the number of reserved balls is reduced accordingly.

  FIG. 6 shows the flow of control related to the normal symbol game executed in the gaming machine main body 10a. When the ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 20 (step S301; Y), the normal symbol determination / determination means 107 acquires a random number used for the “winning” determination of the normal symbol game, and based on this random number value, the normal symbol game is determined. “Win” / “Out” is determined (step S302). Further, the regular pattern variation pattern determining means 108 acquires a random number for determining the variation pattern, and determines a variation pattern related to the normal symbol game from the random number value and the previous determination result (step S303).

  After that, the switching control unit 110 checks the on / off state of the time-saving flag indicating whether or not the current gaming state is in the time-saving mode (step S304). When the time reduction flag is off (step S304; N), it is a gaming state in which a special symbol game should be effect-displayed on the variable display device 21. Therefore, the current normal symbol game is executed in the normal symbol display device 22 (step S305). That is, after the LEDs of the normal symbol display device 22 are alternately lit, a game is executed in which the alternate lighting is terminated in a state in which any of the “win” / “out” LEDs is lit according to the previous determination result. .

  When the game result of the normal symbol game is “out” (step S311; N), the process is ended (END). When the game result of the normal symbol game is “win” (step S311; Y), the second start port 19 is opened (step S312), and then a predetermined time has passed (step S313; Y) or the second start. When a prescribed number of balls have won the mouth 19 (step S314; Y), the second starter 19 is closed (step S315), and the process is ended (END).

  When the time-short flag is on (step S304; Y), since the normal symbol game should be effect-displayed on the variable display device 21, the switching control means 110 determines the variation pattern for the normal symbol game determined previously and “ An execution command including a determination result of “win” / “miss” is transmitted to the display control board 120, and an effect display related to the normal symbol game is displayed on the variable display device 21 (step S306). At the same time, the determination result of the normal symbol game is lit on the normal symbol display device 22.

  After execution of the normal symbol game is completed, “1” is subtracted from the value of the time reduction counter (step S307). If the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is “0” (step S308; Y), the time reduction flag is turned off (step S309). As a result, the time reduction mode ends, so that the switching control unit 110 thereafter switches the target to be displayed on the variable display device 21 from the normal symbol game to the special symbol game (step S310).

  After that, or when the time counter is not “0” (step SS308; N), it is determined whether or not the game result of the current normal symbol game is “winning”. If it is “winning” (step S311; Y) Then, the opening process of the second start port 19 is performed (steps S312 to S315), and the process ends (end). If “disengaged” (step S311; N), the process ends as it is (end).

  In step S301 of this process, the execution of the normal symbol game is started by passing the ball through the normal symbol operation gate 20. However, if the reserved ball for the normal symbol game has already been secured, it is based on the reserved ball. The special symbol game is executed by the execution right, and the number of reserved balls is reduced accordingly.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of effect display performed on the variable display device 21 in the time reduction mode.

  During the time reduction mode, the normal symbol game is preferentially executed. The normal symbol game in this example is imitating a bargain sale. First, the appearance that three customers 400 are looking for a T-shirt 402 from the shelf 401 is displayed ((a) in the figure). A state in which the customer 400 selects the T-shirt 402 indicating the game result of the normal symbol game from the shelf 401 is displayed ((b) in the same figure), and the effect display relating to one normal symbol game is completed.

  (B) and (d) in the figure are screens indicating that the game result of the normal symbol game is “winning”, and the T-shirt 402 on which the character “to” is drawn is selected. At this time, as described above, the second start port 19 is opened. (F) is a screen indicating that the game result of the normal symbol game is “out”, and the T-shirt 402a on which the character “out” is drawn is selected.

  While the time reduction mode continues, the effect display as shown in FIGS. If the special symbol game in the time reduction mode does not result in a “big hit”, the time reduction mode ends when the normal symbol game is executed for the maximum number of times (for example, 50), and the target for effect display on the variable display device 21 is normal. The game is switched from the symbol game to the special symbol game.

  If it is determined whether or not the special symbol game is successful during the time reduction mode, the result is notified to the player by sound or interruption display. Specifically, an announcement sound ("Ping Pong Pang Pong-Bargain Chance") for notifying the player that the determination of whether or not the special symbol game has been made has been played ((g), (h )).

  Here, when the result of the special symbol game is “big hit”, three T-shirts 402b are displayed together with an announcement sound “end” indicating the end of the time-saving mode. The T-shirt 402b has a pattern indicating a stop symbol ("4" in this case) constituting the specific display result ((k) in the figure).

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 1L, the state where the elevator door 403 is closed is displayed using the variation pattern for interruption, and the player is informed that the time reduction mode is ended. Following this display, the elevator girl 404 is notified that the lottery will be performed again ((m) in the figure). Then, the variable display of the re-lottery is started, and the special display result composed of the stopped symbols determined by the symbol determining means 104 is displayed as shown in FIG. Thereafter, the state is switched to a state in which the special symbol game is effect-displayed on the variable display device 21.

  As shown in (l) and (m) of the figure, the effect display of the lottery is performed after the effect display is interrupted and displayed so that the player can perform the process of generating the big hit through the effect display on the variable display device 21. You can enjoy it and enjoy the excitement that reaches the jackpot. Further, the effect display on the variable display device 21 can be smoothly switched from the normal symbol game to the special symbol game. Furthermore, the player can be surely understood that the time reduction mode has ended.

  On the other hand, if the success / failure result of the special symbol game performed in the time reduction mode is “disappear”, the following effects are executed.

  After announcing an announcement sound ("Ping Pong Pampong Bargain Chance") for notifying the player that the special symbol game has been judged to be successful or not (Fig. (G), (h)), Announcement sound that shows "Go away" that says "Please do your best" (Figures (i) and (j)). In the case of “out”, the time reduction mode is continued, and the variable display device 21 continuously displays the effect display related to the normal symbol game (return to (a) in the same figure).

  In addition, in order to increase the interest of the player and the attention to the variable display device 21, an announcement sound “End” indicating the end of the short-time mode is played, as in the case of “Big hit”, and thereafter As shown in (o), the characters "ongoing" are displayed on the pattern of the three T-shirts 402c, 402d, and 402e, and the player is informed that the short-time mode will continue instead of "big hit". Such a flow effect display may be performed.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of an effect pattern table 500 showing various effect patterns when a special symbol game is executed while a normal symbol game is being executed on the variable display device 21. Each performance pattern shows the progress pattern of the game, and the first phase is to uniformly announce the announcement “Ping Pong Pampong-Bargain Chance” indicating that the judgment related to the special symbol game has been made. Is set to

  When the game result of the special symbol game is “winning”, as shown at the bottom of the figure, after the announcement of “finished”, the “re-lottery symbol” is displayed and the display object of the variable display device 21 is displayed. It is an effect pattern that switches to a special symbol game.

  If the game result of the special symbol game is “out”, the sound effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determined by the normal diagram variation pattern determination means 108 is selected. When the sound effect pattern is “End”, the sound pattern “End” is played, and then the “Ongoing” character is set as an effect pattern. In each effect pattern when the game result of the special symbol game is “out”, the display target of the variable display device 21 is maintained in the normal symbol game.

  In this table, there is one winning effect pattern, but a plurality of types of effect patterns may be prepared and selected based on random numbers that determine the variation pattern.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in the embodiment, and there are changes and additions within the scope of the present invention. Are also included in the present invention.

  In the embodiment, the normal symbol game is displayed on the variable display device 21 when the time reduction mode is set, but the normal symbol is displayed when it is in a specific state that is easy to win in the normal symbol game even if it is not the time reduction mode. The game may be displayed on the variable display device 21. Further, it may be determined which of the normal symbol game and the special symbol game is to be effect-displayed on the variable display device 21, and the display target may be switched by determining according to the game state at that time. In short, it may be switched so that the direction in which the player seems to have the highest interest from time to time is displayed on the variable display device 21.

  Further, in the embodiment, the special display game effect is performed by sound while the variable display device 21 is performing the effect display related to the normal symbol game. However, not only the sound but also the decoration lamp 23 or the like. May be used in combination to enhance the effect. Further, even when the result of the special symbol game is “out”, the image related to the special symbol game may be displayed in an interrupted manner.

  In the embodiment, there is only one type of “winning” in the normal symbol game. However, a plurality of types of “winning” are provided, and the types are given to the player by changing the pattern of the T-shirt, for example. Notification may be made and the length of time for which the second start port 19 is opened or the predetermined number of winnings may be changed according to the type of winning.

  The contents of the effect display related to the normal symbol game shown in the embodiment are merely examples, and other contents may be used. For example, not a bargain sale but a lottery or a sporting event may be imitated.

  The circuit board configuration is not limited to that shown in the embodiment, and any configuration may be used. For example, the lamp control board 150 and the voice control board 160 may be combined into one board, or an effect control board in which the lamp control board 150, the voice control board 160, and the display control board 120 are integrated may be used. Good. In this case, the function of the display game executing means is executed by the effect control board.

  In addition, in the embodiment of the present invention, the gaming machine 10 has been described as a pachinko machine, but other types of gaming machines may be used as long as the effect display is performed on the effect display unit.

It is a front view which shows the game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the whole circuit structure of the game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the special symbol game performed with the variable display apparatus of the game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure regarding control of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control regarding a special symbol game. It is a flowchart which shows the control regarding a normal symbol game. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of the normal symbol game performed with a variable display apparatus at the time reduction mode setting. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation pattern table performed when determination of the success / failure regarding the special symbol game at the time time mode setting is performed.

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10 ... gaming machine 10a ... gaming machine main body 10b ... card unit (CR ball lending machine)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Game board 12 ... Upper saucer 13 ... Lower saucer 14 ... Handle 15 ... Windmill 16 ... Starting port 17 ... Grand prize opening 18 ... Prize opening 19 ... 2nd starting port 20 ... Normal symbol operation gate 21 ... Variable display device 22 ... Normal symbol display device 23 ... decoration lamp 24 ... out port 25 ... special symbol hold lamp 100 ... main board 101 ... display control means 102 ... special symbol game control means 103 ... success / failure determination means 104 ... symbol determination means 105 ... variation pattern determination means DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 106 ... Normal symbol game control means 107 ... Universal figure success / failure determination means 108 ... Universal figure change pattern determination means 110 ... Switching control means 111 ... Interrupt display means 120 ... Display control board 140 ... Discharge control board 150 ... Lamp control board 160 ... Voice control board 170 ... Launch control board 180 ... Power supply board 191 ... Various switches 192 ... Soleno De 193 ... normal symbol LED
400 ... Customer 401 ... Shelves 402 ... T-shirt as a symbol indicating the game result of a normal symbol game 403 ... Elevator door 404 ... Elevator girl 500 ... Direction pattern table

Claims (7)

In a gaming machine capable of executing a special symbol game that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information based on establishment of a start condition, and a normal symbol game in which a state in which the start condition is likely to be satisfied occurs when a win occurs,
An effect display unit for effect display of images related to the game;
Display control means for controlling the display of the effect display unit,
The display control means switches the display of the effect display unit from the effect display of the special symbol game to the effect display of the normal symbol game when the normal symbol game is in a specific state that is more likely to hit than usual. A gaming machine characterized by After a plurality of types of identification information are displayed variably based on the establishment of the start condition, the variability display is stopped and the game result is displayed. When the game result is correct, a predetermined game value is given to the player. In a gaming machine capable of executing a special symbol game in which a special symbol game state is generated and a normal symbol game in which a state in which the start condition is likely to be satisfied is generated when a win occurs,
An effect display unit for effect display of images related to the game;
Display control means for controlling the display of the effect display unit,
When the display result of the special symbol game is a hit with specific identification information, the display control means displays the display on the effect display unit after the special symbol game state generated based on the hit is completed. A gaming machine, wherein the special symbol game effect display is switched to the normal symbol game effect display. It has a sound production section that produces games with sound,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an effect related to the special symbol game is performed by the sound effect unit while the effect display unit is performing the effect display of the normal symbol game. The display control means interrupts the special symbol game to the effect display unit when the result of the special symbol game is hit while the effect display unit is performing the effect display of the normal symbol game. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is displayed. While the display control means is performing the effect display of the normal symbol game in the effect display unit, when the game result of the special symbol game is a win, the identification information related to the game result is displayed The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an interruption display is performed on the effect display unit. While the display control means is performing the effect display of the normal symbol game in the effect display unit, when the game result of the special symbol game is a win, the identification information related to the game result is displayed 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein after the interrupt display is performed on the effect display unit, the display of the effect display unit is switched to the effect display of the special symbol game. The game value to be given to the player in the special symbol game state that occurs when the game result of the special symbol game is won by the specific identification information and the game result of the special symbol game are wins by other identification information The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a gaming value to be given to a player in a special symbol gaming state that occurs when the gaming machine is made different.

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