JP2011011071A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of increasing excitement and enjoyment of performance display during a special game condition and providing change to a game.SOLUTION: The game machine 100 includes: a variable display unit 4a capable of variably displaying a plurality of discriminating information; and a control unit carrying out control capable of generating a special game condition advantageous to a player relating to becoming a predetermined specific stop condition as a result of a variable display game where the plurality of discriminating information are variably displayed. The control unit has a game control unit 20 and a display control unit 40. The display control unit 40 has a performance setup-changing means capable of changing the setup relating to the performance of the game after completion of the special game condition relating to the result of the predetermined performance display carried out during the special game condition and is constituted so as to determine the performance of the game based on the setup relating to the performance of the game which is changed by the performance setup-changing means and transmission data which is transmitted from the game control unit 20.

Description

  The present invention relates to a variation display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and a predetermined display mode as a result of a variation display game in which the plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed. The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a control device having special game state control means for performing control capable of generating a special game state advantageous to a player.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, when a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device or the like) has become a predetermined specific stop mode as a result of the variable display game (for example, When the identification information becomes “7, 7, 7”, etc., a large amount of game media (game balls, etc.), which is called a special game state advantageous to the player (so-called jackpot state, etc.) There are some cases where an easy state) occurs.

In such gaming machines, after the occurrence of the special gaming state, while the special gaming state continues, the variable display device often performs effect display such as displaying the progress of the special gaming state ( For example, see Patent Document 1).
As the effect display during the special game state, there is another effect display that makes it appear as if the probability variation state is determined after the special game state ends.

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However, simply displaying the progress status of the special game state as an effect display during the special game state, the game in the special game state becomes monotonous, and the player may get bored.
Also, in the effect display that seems to determine whether or not the probability variation state is determined after the special gaming state ends, the player pays attention only to one point of whether or not the probability variation state occurs. However, the game during the special game state tended to be monotonous.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and it is intended to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the effect display in the special gaming state and can change the game. Objective.

In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 1 is:
A variable display device capable of variable display of a plurality of identification information;
A special game state in which control is performed to generate a special game state advantageous to the player in relation to a predetermined stop mode as a result of the variable display game in which the plurality of identification information is variably displayed. In a gaming machine comprising a control device having a control means,
The controller is
A game control device that controls the game in an integrated manner, and a display control device that performs the variable display game in the variable display device based on transmission data from the game control device;
The display control device includes:
In relation to the result of the predetermined effect display performed during the special game state, the apparatus includes an effect setting change means capable of changing a setting related to the effect of the game after the end of the special game state,
The game effect is determined based on the setting related to the game effect changed by the effect setting changing means and the transmission data transmitted from the game control device.

Here, the gaming machines include pachinko gaming machines, arrangement ball gaming machines, bullet ball gaming machines such as sparrow ball gaming machines, pachislot machines or slot machines.
The identification information includes numbers, letters and symbols, and identification patterns (identification marks) that can be visually identified such as colors.
The variable display device may be a single device such as a liquid crystal display device or a CRT (cathode ray tube) display device, a display device in which these devices and a large number of light emitting elements are arranged, or a mechanical display using a rotating drum. A combination with a device or the like may be used as long as it includes an area where an effect display is possible.
“A plurality of identification information” is “a predetermined specific stop mode”, for example, the identification information is stopped in a predetermined specific state such as “7, 7, 7” That is.
The special game state refers to a game state in which a large number of game media (game value) can be easily obtained as compared with a normal game, for example, a big winning opening (also referred to as a special variable winning device) in the first type pachinko gaming machine. Open, state of right generation in the third kind of pachinko machines, state of continuously opening the electric combination in a general electric machine having a plurality of electric combinations, a bonus game in a slot machine, and the like.
The “effect display during the special game state” is an effect display displayed on a part or all of the display screen of the variable display device during the special game state, and in the present invention, a race by a plurality of characters, It is an effect display in which some result is displayed at the end, such as a lottery with lottery, dice, playing cards, and the like.
Examples of the “game effect after the end of the special game state” include an effect on a demonstration display screen, a reach effect in a reach state, a notice effect in a notice, and the like. The effect is not limited to what is displayed on the variable display device, but may be a lamp display, an effect by other means such as sound, or a combination thereof.
In addition, examples of characters that appear are characters that appear during games, such as characters that appear in the reach effect in the reach state, characters that appear in the notice effect in the notice, and characters that appear in the demonstration display screen.
In “selecting a specific character”, one character may be selected, a plurality of characters may be selected, or the number of characters to be selected may be changed from time to time. Further, when selecting a plurality of characters, they may be selected in a state in which rankings are given among the characters.
Character selection display includes, for example, a race between characters, a ranking, selection of the first or higher character to derive the effect display result, lottery from a plurality of characters in line, etc. And the like which derives the result of the effect display by selecting a specific character.
The specific gaming state includes a special figure probability variation state, a common figure probability variation state, a normal figure short-time state, a challenge time, an assist time, a replay time, etc. in a pachinko gaming machine. By entering the state, a predetermined auxiliary game value is given.
The “predetermined auxiliary game value” includes, for example, an increase in the probability of jackpot in a pachinko gaming machine. In addition, for example, the fluctuation time of the usual figure display is shortened, the opening time of the ordinary train is extended, and the probability of occurrence of hitting the usual figure is increased, so that the consumption of the ball is compared with the normal time. This makes it possible to play games while suppressing the game.
In addition, the “predetermined auxiliary game value” in the pachislot machine includes, for example, the probability of occurrence of a small role or replay, or the type of a small role that is flagged when the start lever is moved while the reel is changing. It includes that the game can be performed with the consumption of coins being suppressed as compared with the normal time by notifying.
The specific gaming state includes a type in which the specific gaming state continues until the next jackpot or until the jackpot is made several times, and the specific gaming state is ended when a predetermined number of fluctuation displays are made before the jackpot is generated. Includes both types.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the setting relating to the effect of the game changed in relation to the result of the predetermined effect display performed during the special game state, and the transmission data transmitted from the game control device. Since the game effect is determined based on this, it is possible to change the monotonous game and enhance the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention, based on the setting related to the game effect changed in relation to the result of the predetermined effect display performed during the special game state and the transmission data transmitted from the game control device, the game effect Therefore, the monotonous game can be changed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

It is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine exemplified as a gaming machine according to the present invention. It is a front view which shows the game board of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a main control block diagram of the game control apparatus and display control apparatus which comprise a control apparatus. It is a game state transition diagram of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a function structure in a game control apparatus and a display control apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the other example of a structure of the function in a game control apparatus and a display control apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect display in a special game state. It is a table | surface which shows the relationship between the character which can appear before and behind the effect display of FIG. 8, and reliability. It is a figure which shows an example of the reliability alerting | reporting by a reliability alerting | reporting means. It is a figure which shows the other example of the effect display in a special game state. It is a table | surface which shows the relationship between the character which can appear before and behind the effect display of FIG. 11, and reliability.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the present embodiment, a pachinko game as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, particularly a pachinko gaming machine of the type belonging to the so-called “first type” will be described.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to this embodiment launches a game ball (game medium) in an internal game area (described later) and plays a game. On the side, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a game board 1 constituting a game area 1a is installed.

  In the game area 1a surrounded by the guide rails 2 of the game board 1, there are the usual figure start gates 6, 6, the special symbol (special figure) display device 4, the normal symbol (general figure) variable display device 7, and the common figure. Depending on the result of the fluctuation display, the open / close members 9a, 9a are opened (a state advantageous for the player) and closed (a disadvantageous state for the player). Depending on the result, a special variable winning device 5, a general winning port 8,... That performs a cycle game in which the big winning opening 5b is converted from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to an open state (a favorable state for the player). Side lamps 12, 12, a hitting direction changing member 14 called a windmill,..., A number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like are arranged. An out hole 13 for collecting the out ball is provided at the center of the lowermost end of the game area 1a.

The special symbol display device 4 includes, for example, a variable display device 4a composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD), and in the variable display device 4a, a plurality of types of special symbols (for example, identification of symbols, numbers, symbols, etc.) are provided. Information) can be displayed in a variable manner. Further, the variable display device 4a can display characters, images (including background images and character images), etc., when the identification information is displayed and when the identification information is not displayed. Yes.
Also, at the lower part of the special symbol display device 4, a special figure start memory display 4b for lighting up and displaying the number of unprocessed times in which the game ball has won the normal variation winning device 9 and the special figure variable display game is unprocessed. , ... are provided.
The usual fluctuation display device 7 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment type LED or the like, and usually performs fluctuation display of symbols (for example, identification information such as symbols, numbers, symbols). In addition, on the right side of the open / close door 5a of the special variable prize winning device 5, a game ball is won in the normal figure start gates 6 and 6 (normal figure start prize), and the normal figure change display is unprocessed. A general-purpose start memory display 6a for displaying the number of times is provided.

The normal variation winning device 9 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 9a, 9a, and the opening / closing members 9a, 9a always maintain a closed state at an interval that allows one game ball to flow in, In association with the result of the variable display of the usual variable display device 7 being a predetermined stop display (for example, “7”), it is opened in the shape of a reverse “c” and the normal variable prize device 9 is converted into a state in which game balls can easily flow (a state advantageous to the player).
The normal variation winning device 9 also serves as a special drawing start port, and includes a special drawing start sensor 9b (FIG. 4) in the inside (winning region). Further, in the general-purpose start gates 6 and 6, general-purpose start sensors 6b and 6b (FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general-purpose start gates 6 and 6 are provided.

The special variable winning device 5 includes a large winning opening 5b that is opened and closed by an attacker-type opening / closing door 5a. The open / close door 5a can be opened by turning in the direction in which the upper end of the open / close door is tilted toward the front side, and a specific stop mode (for example, “7, 7, 7 When the jackpot or the like is generated in connection with the fact that it is a “spot”, the special winning opening 5b is opened. In the inside of the big prize opening 5b (winning area), a count sensor 5c (FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 5b and a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 5b are continued. A continuation sensor 5d (FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has flowed into the winning area (V winning area) is provided.
In addition, in each of the general winning awards 8,... (Winning areas), winning award sensors 8a,... (FIG. 4) for detecting the game balls that have entered the general award 8, are disposed. Yes.

Further, a card unit 500 having a card insertion slot 501 into which a prepaid card for renting a game ball (not shown) is inserted is provided next to the pachinko gaming machine 100.
In addition, an upper plate unit 130 is provided at the lower front portion of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and an upper plate 105 for storing discharged game balls (prize balls, rental balls) is provided in the upper plate unit 130. . The upper tray 105 was inserted into the card insertion slot 501 and the card insertion slot 501 by pressing the ball with the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 501, thereby requesting a ball lending discharge operation to the upper tray 105. A card return switch 108c for requesting a return operation of the prepaid card, a display unit 108a for displaying the information related to the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 501, and a game ball from the upper plate 105 are extracted to the lower plate 107. A ball removal operation lever 11 and the like for flowing down are provided.
Further, on the lower side of the upper plate unit 130, a lower plate 107 that accommodates game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 105, an operation handle 104 for performing a game ball launch operation toward the game area 1a, and an ashtray 10 Etc. are installed. Behind the ashtray 10 is installed a speaker 60a for various notifications (for example, prize ball discharge notification, abnormality notification, etc.) and game effects, and a sound emitting hole for the speaker 60a is provided on the wall around the ashtray 10. 15,... Are provided.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the configuration of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.

  First, on the back side of the back mechanism panel 120 attached to the front frame 111, a storage tank 121 for storing spare spheres, a lead rod 122 that guides the downflow while aligning the spare spheres from the storage tank 121, and this derivation. A ball removal unit 123 that performs the ball removal of the ball guided down by the rod 122 and the flow down guide to the discharge unit 124, and the ball guided through the ball removal unit 123 satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a normal variation prize) A discharge unit (ball discharge means) 124 that discharges a required number based on a winning ball such as the device 9, the general winning port 8, the big winning port 5b, or the ball lending switch 108b is pressed. , A flow path switching unit 125 capable of switching the flow path of the sphere discharged from the discharge unit 124 to either a prize ball flow path or a ball rental flow path, and the flow path switching unit. Like guide trough 126 flowing down guides are disposed between the ball sent from 125 to upper tray 105 or lower tray 107.

Furthermore, a control device that controls the gaming machine is provided on the back side of the front frame 111.
Here, first, a game control device 20 that performs overall control related to games is provided, and a discharge control device 30 that performs ball discharge control and the like based on a command signal from the game control device 20 is provided. ing.
In addition, a display control device 40 that performs display control of the variable display device 4a of the special symbol display device 4 under the control of the game control device 20 is disposed on the back of the special symbol display device 4 that protrudes to the back side of the game board 1. On the back of the display control device 40, under the control of the game control device 20, a decoration control device 50 for controlling the lighting / flashing state of light emitting members such as lamps and LEDs provided in the pachinko gaming machine 100, game control A sound control device 60 for controlling the output of the speaker 60a and the like under the control of the device 20 is provided.

  Furthermore, a power supply device 90 for supplying power to various control devices, a terminal board 210 having a power cord 310 and functioning as a power supply relay board, a panel external output section 81 having an external output terminal, a card unit A relay board 230 and the like are disposed, and a launching device 71 that launches a game ball to the game area 1a based on the operation of the operation handle 104 on the front side of the gaming machine is disposed on the lower rear side of the front frame 111, and the launching device 71 A launch control device 70 that controls the above and a speaker 60a (in FIG. 3, the card unit relay board 230 overlaps with the front and rear and is hidden) are disposed.

FIG. 4 is a main control block diagram of the game control device 20 and the display control device 40 constituting the control device.
The control device in this embodiment includes a game control device 20 that performs overall control related to a game, a display control device 40 that performs control related to effects based on transmission data from the game control device, a decoration control device 50, and sound control. It has a configuration including the device 60 and the like.

  The gaming control device 20 includes a gaming microcomputer 21 having a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21a, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 21b, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 21c, etc., an input I / F 23a, an output I / F 23b, an oscillator 22 and the like, and performs overall control related to the game.

  Among them, the CPU 21a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs calculation control, and also generates various random numbers related to the special display and the usual variable display. The various random numbers include special jackpot determination random numbers, special hit determination random values, probability variation determination random values, and the like.

  The RAM 21b stores an ON signal of a special figure start sensor 9b provided in the normal variation winning device 9 (special figure start storage), and general figure start sensors 6b and 6b provided in the normal figure start gates 6 and 6. A storage area for storing the ON signal (normal start storage), a storage area for various random values generated by the CPU 21a, a storage area for temporarily storing various data, and a work area for the CPU 21a.

  In the ROM 21c, a game control program and control data are written, a special figure jackpot determination value for determining the occurrence of a special figure jackpot, and a normal figure hit for determining the occurrence of a special figure jackpot A judgment value, a probability variation judgment value, and the like are written.

  Further, the input I / F 23a is connected to a special drawing start sensor 9b, a normal start sensor 6b, 6b, a continuation sensor 5d, a count sensor 5c, a general winning opening 8, and so on through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). , Etc. are connected to detect the game balls that have entered the general prize opening 8,..., And various signals from these are input. These various signals are relayed by the input I / F 23a and output to the CPU 21a.

  On the other hand, various control signals output from the CPU 21a are input to the output I / F 23b. These control signals are relayed by the output I / F 23b, and are output to a normal symbol display device via an output port and a driver (not shown). (Ordinary variable display device) 7, large winning opening solenoid 5e as a driving means for the open / close door 5a of the special variable winning apparatus 5, and an ordinary electric accessory as a driving means for the open / close members 9a, 9a of the normal variable winning apparatus 9 It is output to the solenoid 6c, the discharge control device 30, the display control device 40 (details will be described below), the decoration control device 50, the sound control device 60, the panel external output unit 81, and the like.

  The CPU 21a of the game control device 20 extracts a random number value stored in the RAM 21b based on, for example, input of detection signals from the special figure start sensor 9b and the ordinary figure start sensors 6b and 6b, and the extracted random number A game value (for example, a jackpot of a special figure) to be given to the player is determined by comparing the numerical value with a determination value stored in advance in the ROM 21c, and the display control device 40 is based on the determination. The data related to the display is sent to the variable display device 4a, the data related to the sound is sent to the sound control device 60 to control the sound effect output from the speaker, and the data related to the decoration is sent to the decoration control device 50. To control the lighting / flashing state of various decorative lamps and LEDs such as the side lamps 12 and 12.

For example, when the random number for jackpot determination of the special figure and the jackpot determination value of the special figure match, data related to display is sent to the display control device 40 to change the variable display game of the variable display device 4a to a specific stop mode ( For example, the game is stopped at “1,1,1”, “7,7,7”, etc., and a special game state called a jackpot is generated (at this time, the game control device 20 (CPU 21a, etc.) is special. It functions as a gaming state control means).
In this special game state, a cycle in which the open / close door 5a of the special variable prize-winning device 5 is opened and closed for a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is one round, and the game ball continues in the big prize opening 5b during each round. The game is continued up to a predetermined round (for example, 15 rounds) on condition that it is detected by the continuation sensor 5d in the winning area. However, during each round, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big winning opening 5b, the round ends at that time. During each round, the number of winnings to the big winning opening 5b is detected by the count sensor 5c and stored in the RAM 21b. When the predetermined number is reached, the open / close door 5a is closed and the special gaming state of the round is ended.
As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine, a special game advantageous to the player in relation to the fact that the predetermined display mode is set as a result of the variable display game of the identification information displayed on the variable display device 4a. When a state occurs, it is possible to give a predetermined game value (such as an opportunity to acquire a large amount of prize balls) to the player.

In addition, when the special gaming state (bonus) is generated, for example, if the random number value for probability variation coincides with the probability variation determination value, the jackpot is determined a predetermined number of times after the special gaming state ends (for example, 1 The probability variation state (specific game state) is generated in which the probability of jackpot occurrence is converted from a normal probability (for example, 1/319) to a high probability (for example, 5/319) until it occurs.
Furthermore, during a specific game state, the fluctuation time of the usual figure display will be shortened (it will be in a state that is advantageous to the player), and there will be a high probability of hitting the usual figure. Ordinary probability fluctuation states that become probabilities (become advantageous to the player) occur.
As described above, when a predetermined condition is established in connection with the special game state, a specific game state is generated, and a predetermined auxiliary game value advantageous to the player can be given.
That is, here, the game control device 20 (CPU 21a, etc.) functions as a specific game state generating means.
In this embodiment, the plurality of types of identification information includes so-called probability variation symbols and non-probability variation symbols, as will be described later, and the probability variation determination random number value matches the probability variation determination value when a jackpot occurs. In this case, the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific combination stop mode, and the special figure variation display game is ended.
When the jackpot is generated, if the random number for probability variation determination matches the probability variation determination value, the effect display in the special game state is not a special mode stop state in the special variation display game as described above. To notify that a specific gaming state occurs due to a display mode (for example, a character or background in the effect display has a specific color or a specific image (character, background, etc.) is displayed) It may be.

  Note that the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 receives the winning ball detection signals from the winning opening sensor 8a,..., The special figure start sensor 9b, and the count sensor 5c, and based on these detection signals, the discharge control device 30. The prize ball data is also sent to and the required number of prize balls are discharged from the discharge unit 124.

In addition, the display control device 40 displays, on the variation display device 4a, the variation display or reach state of the special figure based on the identification information (for example, symbols, numbers, symbols, etc.) based on the command (transmission data) from the game control device 20. In this case, display control is performed to display a reach effect, various information displays, an effect display during a special gaming state, and the like.
As shown in FIG. 4, the display control device 40 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 42, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 43, a DMAC (Direct Memory Access Controller) 44, an oscillator 45, A VDC (Video Digital Controller) 46, a font ROM 47, a γ correction circuit 48 that performs γ correction when an electric signal (input signal) of the VDC 46 is converted into an optical signal (output signal), an interface 49, and the like are provided.

Among them, the CPU 41 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, and the like. The CPU 41 is connected to the game control device 20 via the interface 49 and is variably displayed under the control of the game control device 20. The device 4a is controlled. The control data is sent to the VDC 46 in synchronization with a pulse from the clock (oscillator) 45.
The ROM 42 has a display control program for controlling the display of the variable display device 4a (a display control program related to an effect display in a special game state according to the present invention, an effect setting change program related to a change in settings related to a game effect, (Including a display control program for image display of reach effect in the reach state), display control data, and the like.
The RAM 43 includes a storage area for temporarily storing various data, a work area for the CPU 41, and the like.
The DMAC 44 exchanges display control data directly with each memory, the VDC 46 and the like without accessing the CPU 41 with respect to the display control information from the gaming microcomputer 21.

In the font ROM 47, display data of identification information for variable display games, display data of character images, display data of background images, display data of reach state images, display data of characters explaining game contents, and the like are written. .
Although not shown, the VDC 46 includes a sprite RAM, a palette RAM, a V-RAM, and the like, and performs image data control described below.
That is, the VDC 46 receives a command signal from the CPU 41, extracts identification information, display data such as a character, a background image, and the like from the font ROM 47 and edits them. Then, based on the color arrangement data included in the command signal, designation of the color arrangement is performed on the edited image data using a palette RAM (not shown), and then an image of identification information, characters, etc. is displayed using the sprite RAM (not shown). Edit. Further, the edited image data signal is corrected by the γ correction circuit 48, transmitted to the variable display device 4a in synchronization with V_SYNC and H_SYNC, and displayed on the variable display device 4a.

  Next, a game from a waiting state (demonstration screen display) to a big win (special game state) through a special figure change display game, and then an effect display in the special game state according to the present invention is performed. Will be described.

  First, as shown in FIG. 5, when the power is turned on or when a game is not being performed, the display screen of the variable display device 4a is in a waiting state S1 for displaying a demo screen or the like. Then, when a game is started and a game ball is won in the normal variation winning device (special drawing start port) 9, the special diagram variation display state S2 is entered.

In the special figure variable display state S2, in each of a plurality of (for example, three in the present embodiment) variable display areas formed on the display screen of the variable display device 4a, that is, the first to third variable display areas. The variation display game of identification information is started.
Each of the plurality of identification information includes, for example, twelve types of numerals “1” to “12”, and after being variably displayed so as to circulate for a predetermined time among these twelve types of symbols, The display is stopped and displayed as one of 12 types of symbols.
In this example, out of 12 types of symbols, for example, symbols imitating odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, “11” are probable variations, The symbols imitating even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “10”, “12” are non-probable variations.
Further, in the case of this embodiment, the order in which the identification information is stopped is, for example, the order of the left identification information → the right identification information → the central identification information.

Then, as a result of the stop display in each of the variable display areas, when a plurality of pieces of identification information become a big hit in relation to a specific stop mode such as a tick eye such as “8”, ) It is possible to change to the state S3 and give a predetermined game value (such as an opportunity for a large amount of winning balls).
In addition, if multiple identification information is a big hit with a random pattern such as “7”, transition to the probability variation state (specific game state) after the special game state is finished, and an auxiliary game value is given It becomes possible.
In the gaming machine in this embodiment, when the reach state is reached during the variable display game, an effect (reach effect) different from the normal variable display game is performed. Here, a plurality of reach effects are set to be displayable in advance, and one of them is selected and displayed according to a predetermined condition. Further, different characters appear in each reach effect of this embodiment. In addition, each reach production has a reliability set in advance, and depending on which reach production is displayed, the ratio of reaching the jackpot (special game state) from the reach state when the reach production is performed (Possibility) is different.
It should be noted that the reach effect may include a product whose reliability is set to 100% (a big hit is always displayed when the reach effect is displayed). In addition, some reach productions may not have a reliability level. In a reach state, a reach production with no reliability level set and a reach level with a reliability level set. The production may be continuously displayed. As an example, after displaying a reach effect (no reliability) that fluctuates frame by frame, the reach effect (with reliability) that causes one character to appear and operate is displayed. And so on.

If there is no big hit in the variation display game of the identification information (in the case of losing), if there is a special figure start memory, the special figure fluctuation display state S2 will continue, and if there is no special figure start memory, the customer waits. Return to state S1.
In addition, after the special game state, when there is a special figure start memory, the special figure variation display state S2 is entered, and when there is no special figure start memory, the customer waiting state S1 is entered.

Here, the game control device 20 and the display control device 40 will be described in terms of functions with respect to a special figure change display game, a reach effect, a special game state, and the like.
FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing the game control device and the display control device from the main functional aspects. The game control means 20a realized by the game control device 20 and the display control means realized by the display control device 40. Reference numeral 40a denotes a general function for performing display control for the variable display device 4a.

  The game control unit 20a performs overall control related to the game, and includes a game value addition control unit 20b (corresponding to the CPU 21a and the RAM 21b), an effect information group specifying unit 20c (corresponding to the CPU 21a), and an effect information group. It includes storage means 20d (corresponding to ROM 21c) and symbol generating means 20e (corresponding to CPU 21a, RAM 21b and ROM 21c). Although not shown here, as described above, the game control means 20a also includes a control function for the discharge control device 30, the decoration control device 50, the sound control device 60, and the like.

  The game value assignment control means 20b generates a game value determination random number (a special figure jackpot determination random number), for example, based on an input of a detection signal of the special figure start sensor 9b, etc. Whether or not to give a game value by extracting and storing a special value jackpot determination random number value) and comparing the extracted and stored game value determination random number value with a predetermined determination value (jackpot determination value) ( Whether or not a special gaming state is to be generated), and based on the result of the determination, the identification information is derived from a specific stop mode (for example, “1,1,1”, etc.) in the variable display device 4a. When this is done, control is performed so that a predetermined game value can be given to the player (occurrence of a special game state by the opening / closing control of the special variable winning device 5 as described above).

  The effect information group specifying means 20c specifies an effect information group for determining effect information including variable display operation information for the variable display device 4a according to the determination result of the game value giving by the game value giving control means 20b. Control to send the production information group designation command to be performed. The effect information group specifying means 20c selects an appropriate effect information group from the effect information groups A to N stored in the effect information group storage means 20d, and the determination from the game value assignment control means 20b. In the case where a selectable effect information group is determined in advance corresponding to the result (big hit or missed) and there is one selectable effect information group, the effect information group is naturally designated. In the case where it is possible to select from a plurality of effect information groups, one effect information group is selected and designated by an appropriate selection method. As a selection method, a random number for production information group selection or the like may be selected and extracted from random values, or may be selected sequentially from production information groups that can be selected based on a certain order. May be. In addition, various types of stoppages such as jackpot with probability change, jackpot without probability change, detachment with reach, detachment without reach, gaming state such as probability variation state, variation time shortened state, etc. This information may be used as a selection condition, and one effect information group may be selected from the selectable effect information group. In the effect information group of this embodiment, the variation time in the variation display game of identification information is set for each of A to N.

  The above-described game value assignment control means 20b sends the determination result of the game value assignment determination to the symbol generation means 20e, and the symbol generation means 20e sets the stop mode of the identification information in the variable display device 4a according to the determination result. It comes to decide. Information about the stop symbol generated by the symbol generation means 20e is sent to the display control means 40a separately from the effect information group designation command sent from the effect information group designation means 20c. For example, the transmission data sent from the game control means 20a to the display control means 40a sends the fluctuation time of the identification information variable display game as the production information group designation command from the production information group designation means 20c, and from the symbol generation means 20e. Left symbols (left identification information), middle symbols (center identification information), and right symbols (right identification information) are sent as stop mode information.

  On the other hand, the display control means 40a performs display control of the fluctuation display device 4a capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information. The effect information selection means 40b, the effect information storage storage means 40c, and the fluctuation pattern determination means 40d. And a variable display operation control means 40e. Although not shown, the display control means 40a also has functions such as demonstration screen display control in the customer waiting state.

The effect information storage / storage means 40c assigns each effect information to a plurality of effect information groups including one or more effect information, and stores and stores a plurality of types of effect information. That is, the effect information selection means 40b for selecting effect information from the effect information group designated by the effect information group designation command from the effect information group designation means 20c of the game control means 20a is stored in the effect information storage memory means 40c. One piece of effect information assigned to the stored and stored effect information group is selected based on an appropriate method (random number or the like).
For example, when the effect information group A is selected by the effect information group specifying means 20c of the game control means 20a, the effect information A1, A2 assigned to the effect information group A by the effect information selecting means 40b. , A3 is selected based on a random number or the like. In addition, each production | presentation information of this Example contains the reach production in a reach state, for example, in the production | presentation information A1, the reach production and the production | generation information A2 in which the character C1 (character imitating a circle) mentioned later appears, A reach effect in which a character C2 (character imitating a triangle), which will be described later, appears, and a reach effect in which a character C3 (character imitating a square), to be described later, is stored in the effect information A3. In addition, a reliability is set for each reach production, and the reliability can be changed by a reliability changing means (here, the CPU 41 of the display control device 40 or the like) in the effect setting changing means. It has become.

  Then, based on the effect information selected by the effect information selection means 40b and the stop symbol received from the symbol generation means 20e of the game control means 20a, the variation pattern determination means 40d determines the actual variation pattern, In accordance with the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit 40d, the variation display operation control unit 40e performs display control of the variation display device 4a.

  Thus, display control of the effect information group designation command (command about the variable display time) by which the effect information group designating unit 20c designates the effect information group according to the determination result by the game value addition control unit 20b of the game control unit 20a. The effect information selection means 40b of the display control means 40a that has been sent to the means 40a and received the effect information group designation command causes effect information (reach) from the effect information group (variable display time) of the effect information storage storage means 40c. Since the variation display operation control unit 40e performs display control of the variation display device 4a in accordance with the variation pattern determined based on the selected representation information, the game control unit 20a determines whether or not to add a game value. It is only necessary to designate an effect information group including effect information for performing the variation control of the variation display device 4a suitable for the determination result. In other words, the effect information necessary for determining the change pattern for the change display device 4a is stored and stored on the display control means 40a (display control device 40) side (the effect setting change means is also included in the display control device 40). Since the specific control for the variation display device 4a is also performed on the display control means 40a side, even if the variation pattern variation of the variation display device 4a based on various production information is increased (for example, the type of reach production and the reliability for reach production) Even if the change pattern of the degree is increased), the burden on the game control means 20a (game control device 20) is not increased.

  Moreover, only the effect information group is specified by the effect information group specifying means 20c of the game control means 20a, and the effect information selecting means 40b of the display control means 40a selects the actual effect information from the effect information group. Even when the same effect information group is designated and transmitted as the determination result of the game value assignment on the game control means 20a side, the effect information selected on the display control means 40a side based on the transmission data may be different. Therefore, it is possible to show the player as a different variation pattern for the same game value assignment determination result, and it is possible to enhance the game interest by the variation display by the variation display device 4a.

  In addition, if the effect information group designation command sent out from the game control means 20a and the effect information group storage memory in which the display control means 40a selects the effect information based on the effect information group designation command are compatible. Since the functions of the display control device 40 related to display control not directly related to the game progress control controlled by the game control device 20 can be shared by a plurality of models, there is also an advantage that development efficiency can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the effect information storage means 20f (the combination of the functions of the effect information group storage means 20d and the effect information storage means 40c in FIG. 6) is used as the game control means 20a (game control device). In preparation for 20), it is also conceivable that the effect information is all selected by the effect information group specifying means 20c of the game control device 20. In this case, the variable display time and effect information (reach effect etc.) are determined by the game control device 20, and data is sent to the display control means 40a (display control device 40), so the display control means 40a follows the data. Display control may be performed, and the burden on the display control device 40 can be reduced. Further, the effect setting changing means and the reliability changing means are included in the CPU 21a of the game control device 20, and data necessary for changing the effect setting is placed on the game control device 20 side. In this way, as described above, not only can the burden on the display control device 40 be reduced, but the display control device can be a relatively simple device. There is also an advantage that it can be shared.

In the present invention, during the special game state, a predetermined effect display is made on the display screen of the variable display device 4a (at this time, the display control device 40 (CPU 41, etc.) functions as a special game state effect display control means. To do).
The effect display during the special game state proceeds in relation to the progress state of the special game state (progresses as the number of rounds progresses), and some result is derived until the special game state ends. .
Then, the setting related to the effect of the game after the end of the special game state is changed by the effect setting change means (in this embodiment, the display control device 40 corresponds) in relation to the result of the effect display in the special game state. It is possible.
In this embodiment, the special game state effect display control means includes a character selection display means, and is set so as to appear in the reach effect in the reach state as the effect display (character selection display) by the character selection display means. A plurality of characters appear, and a display for selecting one or a plurality of specific characters from the plurality of characters is performed.
Here, three characters C1 (a character imitating a circle), C2 (a character imitating a triangle), and C3 (a character imitating a square) that are set so as to be able to appear in a reach effect are caused to appear. A character selection display for selecting all three characters is performed in a state in which a race is performed by the characters, and ranking is given among the three characters based on the result of the race (in order of arrival).
Further, in this embodiment, the production setting changing means includes reliability changing means, and the character selected by the character selection display (race by character) (here, all three characters are ranked among the characters). The degree of reliability for the reach production accompanied with (selected in the attached state) can be changed.

Hereinafter, specific display modes and the like will be described.
First, before the special gaming state occurs, that is, before the effect display in the special gaming state is performed, the three reach of the reach effect where the character C1 appears, the reach effect where the character C2 appears, and the reach effect where the character C3 appears. The production is set to be displayable. Further, as shown in the table of FIG. 9A, the reliability for each reach effect before the occurrence of the special gaming state is 5% for the reach effect with the character C1, 15% for the reach effect with the character C2, and the character. Reach production with C3 is set to 50%.
When the special game state occurs, an effect display (character selection display) of the special game state is started at a predetermined timing on the display screen 4g of the variable display device 4a. First, as shown in FIG. 8A, a state in which three characters that are set to appear in the reach effect are on the start line of the race is displayed, and the race starts. In this embodiment, the effect display is performed over the entire area of the display screen 4g, and the progress status (the number of rounds in this case) R of the special game state is displayed on a part of the display screen 4g (upper right of the screen). It has become. Then, along the progress of the special game state, a state in the middle of the race by the three characters is displayed ((b) in FIG. 8), and the goal scene of the race is displayed ((c) in FIG. 8). Then, the result of the effect display (race) is displayed at a predetermined timing (here, the 15th round) before the special gaming state ends. Here, as shown in FIG. 8D, the results of the race (in order of arrival) are displayed according to the scene where each character is on the podium. Here, C3 is ranked first, C1 is ranked second, and C2 is ranked third, and the characters are selected in a state where the ranking is given between the characters according to the order of arrival.
Based on the result of the character selection display (race), the reliability for the three reach effects involving the characters C1, C2, and C3 is changed. Here, the reliability is changed so as to increase in the order of arrival of the race, and as shown in the table of FIG. 9B, the reliability for each reach effect after the end of the special gaming state is the character C2 (3 The reach effect with (rank) is changed to 5%, and the reach effect with the character C1 (second place) is changed to 15%. Note that the reach effect with the character C3 (1st place) remains at 50% and the reliability is not changed.
In this embodiment, the reliability is changed to any one of 5%, 15%, and 50%. However, the reliability is not limited to this and is changed to another appropriate numerical value (%). You may come to be. For example, there may be one whose reliability is changed to 100%.

In this embodiment, the control device is provided with reliability notification means (here, the display control device 40 corresponds), and the reliability by the reliability change means is related to the result of the effect display during the special gaming state. When the change of the degree is determined, the reliability after the change is notified to the player at a predetermined timing after the result of the effect display in the special game state is obtained. Here, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D, the characters C1, C2, and C3 set to be able to appear in the reach effect are changed in the upper portion U of the display screen 4g of the variable display device 4a. By arranging them from the right side of the screen in descending order of reliability and adding an arrow, the player is informed of the changed reliability (relation between the reach effect and the changed reliability). Here, the reliability after the change is notified at the timing immediately after the end of the special gaming state, and the reliability is always notified until the next special gaming state is generated. That is, after the special game state is finished, the demonstration screen is being displayed ((a) in FIG. 10), the special figure variation display game is being played ((b) in FIG. 10), the special figure is being stopped ((c) in FIG. 10), In any case such as during the reach state in the special figure change display game ((d) of FIG. 10), the reliability notification is always made.
After the effect display in the special game state (race by the character), the reliability notification is performed by displaying the table of FIG. 9B on the display screen 4g of the variable display device 4a for a predetermined time. Also good.

In this embodiment, as described above, in connection with the fact that a plurality of pieces of identification information are big hits such as “7” in the probability variation symbol, after the special gaming state is finished, the probability variation state is specified. Although it changes to a gaming state, it is not restricted to this.
For example, a special character for determining probability change participates in an effect display (in this case, a race) during the special game state, and the character is ranked first in the race. Then, after the special gaming state is finished, it may be determined whether or not to enter the specific gaming state.
Further, in connection with the specific display mode during the effect display in the special game state (here, during the race), the specific game state such as the probability variation state is set after the special game state is ended. good. Examples of the specific display mode include a case where the character or background color in the effect display during the special game state changes to a different one from the normal effect display, or a specific image is displayed.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, the result of the effect display (character selection display here) performed during the special game state and the settings related to the game effect after the special game state ends ( Here, since the reliability determined in the reach production) can be associated, a monotonous game can be changed and the interest of the game can be enhanced.
In addition, since a plurality of characters appearing during another game (here, a reach effect) are displayed in the effect display during the special game state, the interest of the game can be further enhanced by the movement of the character.

Furthermore, since the reach notification with the reliability changed and the reliability after the change are notified to the player by the reliability notification means, the player has changed how the reliability of the reach effect has been changed. Can be easily known, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.
In addition, in this embodiment, if it is determined whether or not to generate a specific game state such as a probability variation state in relation to the result of the effect display in the special game state, the effect display in the special game state However, it is more closely related to the player's interests, and the player pays more attention to the effect display during the special gaming state.

[Second Embodiment]
The pachinko gaming machine 100 of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment except for the points described below, and therefore the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals. Description is omitted.

  In the second embodiment, a plurality of characters appearing in the character selection display during the special gaming state include characters that are not set to appear in the reach effect at the time of occurrence of the special gaming state. . This will be specifically described below.

First, before the special gaming state occurs, that is, before the effect display in the special gaming state is performed, the reach effect in which the character C1 (a character imitating a circle) appears, and the character C2 (a character imitating a triangle) appears. The three reach effects of reach effect and reach effect in which the character C3 (character imitating a square) appears are set to be displayable. Further, as shown in the table of FIG. 12A, the reliability for each reach effect before the occurrence of the special gaming state is 5% for the reach effect with the character C1, 15% for the reach effect with the character C2, and the character. Reach production with C3 is set to 50%.
When the special game state occurs, the special game state effect display is started at a predetermined timing on the display screen 4g of the variable display device 4a. First, as shown in FIG. 11A, a state in which three characters that are set to appear in the reach effect are on the start line of the race is displayed, and the race starts. In addition, the effect display is performed over the entire area of the display screen 4g, and the progress status (the number of rounds in this case) R in the special game state is displayed on a part of the display screen 4g (upper right of the screen). Is the same as in the previous embodiment.
Thereafter, the state of the race by the three characters is displayed in accordance with the progress of the special game state. During the race, as shown in FIG. 11B, the reach is reached when the special game state occurs. A character C4 (a character imitating a hexagon) that is not set to appear in the performance appears (participates in the race). Then, the state of the race by the four characters including the character C4 is displayed, and the race goal scene is displayed ((c) of FIG. 11). Then, the result of the effect display (race) is displayed at a predetermined timing (here, the 15th round) before the special gaming state ends. Here, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), the (result) arrival order of the race is displayed according to the scene where each character is on the podium. Here, C4 is ranked first, C1 is ranked second, and C2 is ranked third. Characters are selected after ranking according to the order of arrival. In addition, it is assumed that the character C3 who could not go up to the podium was not selected in the character effect display.

Then, the result of the character selection display (race) (the character C4 is selected and the character C3 is not selected) is accompanied by the character C4 that is not set to appear in the reach effect at the time of occurrence of the special gaming state. A new reach effect can be displayed, and a reach effect with the character C3 set to be able to appear in the reach effect when the special gaming state occurs cannot be displayed. Furthermore, the reliability is set for the reach effect involving the character C4. Here, the reliability is set high along the race arrival order, and the reach effect with the character C4 (first place) is set to 50% as shown in the table of FIG. Is done. The reach effect with the characters C1 and C2 remains 5% and 15%, and the reliability is not changed.
In this embodiment, the new reach effect can be displayed and the reach effect that is set to be displayable cannot be displayed. It may only be possible to display. Depending on the race arrival order, the reliability may be changed at the same time. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the reliability is changed to any one of 5%, 15%, and 50%, but is not limited to this, and is changed to another appropriate numerical value (%). You may come to be. For example, there may be one whose reliability is changed to 100%. In addition, the new reach production is not limited to the reach production that can not be displayed once since the game started, but from the end of the previous special game state to the occurrence of this special game state, It also includes reach production that was impossible to display.

  According to the second embodiment, a character that is not set to appear in the game (here, the reach effect) at the time of occurrence of the special gaming state is selected in the character selection display, and then appears. (In this case, in the subsequent reach state, a new reach effect with the character can be displayed), so that the game can be further changed. During the character selection display, the player By paying attention to whether or not the character is selected, it is possible to enjoy the effect display during the special game state.

In the first and second embodiments, the character related to the reach effect is displayed on the effect display in the special game state, and the character selection display is performed. A character that appears inside (for example, a notice effect in a notice or a demonstration display screen) may appear. Furthermore, even in this case, a character that is not set to appear in the game (not only in the reach effect but in the whole game) may be set to appear by being selected in the character selection display. . Furthermore, the effect display during the special game state may be another effect display in which no character appears.
Further, the change of the reliability is not limited to the result of the character selection by the character selection display, and the reliability may be changed in relation to the result of other effect display. . Furthermore, the reliability may be the reliability set for the notice effect as well as the reliability for the reach effect.
In addition, in the first and second embodiments, the setting for the reach effect such as the change of the reliability and the addition of the new reach effect is changed by the effect setting changing means. Instead, settings relating to game effects other than reach effects may be changed.

Further, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machines of the above-described embodiments, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, ball ball gaming machines such as sparrow ball gaming machines, pachislot machines, It can also be applied to gaming machines such as slot machines.
That is, in the case of a pachislot, a drum reel type variable display device is generally used to display a variable display. In this case, other display devices (for example, a liquid crystal display device, a cathode ray tube type display device, etc.) It is only necessary to perform the effect display during the special game state on the other display device.
Furthermore, it should be thought that embodiment disclosed this time is an illustration and restrictive at no points. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the settings related to the game effect changed in relation to the result of the predetermined effect display performed during the special game state, and the transmission transmitted from the game control device Since the game effect is determined based on the data, it is possible to change the monotonous game and enhance the interest of the game.

100 gaming machine 4a variation display device 20 game control device 40 display control device 41 CPU (special game state effect control means, effect setting change means)

Claims (1)

A variable display device capable of variable display of a plurality of identification information;
A special game state in which control is performed to generate a special game state advantageous to the player in relation to a predetermined stop mode as a result of the variable display game in which the plurality of identification information is variably displayed. In a gaming machine comprising a control device having a control means,
The controller is
A game control device that controls the game in an integrated manner, and a display control device that performs the variable display game in the variable display device based on transmission data from the game control device;
The display control device includes:
In relation to the result of the predetermined effect display performed during the special game state, the apparatus includes an effect setting change means capable of changing a setting related to the effect of the game after the end of the special game state,
A gaming machine, wherein a game effect is determined based on a setting related to a game effect changed by the effect setting changing means and transmission data transmitted from the game control device.

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