JP2017127422A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can enhance the playability of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: determination means 24b for determining whether or not a game is made into a state advantageous to a player on the basis of establishment of a start condition; a liquid crystal screen 5 capable of executing a performance display on the basis of the determination of the determination means 24b; and performance means 27 capable of setting one mode of a plurality of modes and allowing the liquid crystal screen 5 to execute a performance in accordance with the set mode. The game machine further comprises: an operation button 18 which can be arbitrarily operated by an operator; and changing means 28 capable of changing a mode set by the performance means 27 to another mode on the condition that the operation button 18 is operated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a determination unit that determines whether or not a gaming state is advantageous for a player based on establishment of a start condition.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when a symbol stopped and displayed on a liquid crystal screen is a specific symbol that is determined in advance, a gaming machine that gives a player a privilege that increases the probability of jackpot occurrence more than usual has been widespread. That is, at the end of the jackpot state, the player is given a privilege that the next jackpot will occur with a high probability (high probability gaming state) on condition that the stop symbol that caused the jackpot state is a specific symbol. (See Patent Document 1).

JP2015-1000049

  However, the conventional technology has a problem that one of the plurality of modes is set and the game must be continued until the mode is switched.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a situation, and is providing the game machine which can improve gameability more.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the determination means (24b) for determining whether or not the gaming state is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition, and the production based on the determination of the determination means (24b) The display means (liquid crystal screen 5) that can be displayed and any one of a plurality of modes can be set, and the display means can perform an effect according to the set mode. In the gaming machine having the means (27), the operation means (the operation button 18) that can be arbitrarily operated by the operator and the mode set by the effect means on the condition that the operation means is operated. A change means (28) that can change to another mode is provided.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the changing means (28) is configured to operate the operating means (the operation button 18) when an effect in the probability variation mode is performed. As a condition, it is possible to change to a mode different from the probability variation mode.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the change means (28) is operated by the operation means (the operation button 18) when an effect in the normal mode is performed. It is characterized by changing to the normal mode of another form on condition that it is done.

  According to the present invention, playability can be further improved.

The front schematic diagram which shows the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. Block diagram showing the components of the gaming machine It is a schematic diagram which shows the state of the electric tulip in the same game machine, Comprising: (a) Closed state, (b) The figure which shows an open state Schematic diagram for explaining the modes of the gaming machine Table showing variation pattern table for normal mode in the same gaming machine Table showing variation pattern table for probability variation mode in the gaming machine Table showing variation pattern table for latent mode in the same game machine Schematic diagram showing the content displayed on the LCD screen of the gaming machine (displaying the normal probability gaming state) Schematic diagram showing the content displayed on the LCD screen of the gaming machine (high probability gaming state display) Schematic diagram showing the display content (costume selection screen) of the gaming machine Schematic diagram showing the display content of the game machine's LCD screen (a combination of costume A and sea on the background) Schematic diagram showing the content displayed on the LCD screen of the gaming machine (a combination of costume A and the background is a pool) Schematic diagram showing the contents displayed on the LCD screen of the gaming machine (costumes changed) Schematic diagram showing the display content of the liquid crystal screen of the gaming machine (display when the stored content of the RAM is not erased) Schematic diagram showing the display content of the liquid crystal screen of the gaming machine (display when the stored content of the RAM is erased) Schematic diagram showing the display content of the liquid crystal screen of the gaming machine (display when the stored content of the RAM is not erased) Schematic diagram showing the display content of the liquid crystal screen of the gaming machine (display when the stored content of the RAM is erased) Schematic diagram showing the display content of the liquid crystal screen of the gaming machine (display when the stored content of the RAM is not erased) Schematic diagram showing the display content of the liquid crystal screen of the gaming machine (display when the stored content of the RAM is erased)

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a pachinko gaming machine, and has a front frame 3 to which a glass plate 2 is attached, as shown in FIG. 4 is configured to be visible. The game board 4 is formed with a liquid crystal screen 5 (display means) capable of displaying symbols in a variable manner, various accessories, a plurality of nails, a windmill, and the like.

  Further, the game board 4 is formed with an electric tulip 7 having a first start port 6, a second start port 7a (see FIG. 3), a big winning port 8, a gate 9, a normal winning port 17, and the like. . A handle 14 is provided in the lower right corner of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and is configured to launch a game ball in the tray 13 to the game board 4 by rotating the handle 14. 13 is formed with an operation button 18 (operation means) that can be pressed by the player at an arbitrary timing.

  The normal winning opening 17 can receive a game ball as a prize ball to the tray 13 when the game ball wins. The first start port 6 and the electric tulip 7 are arranged side by side above and below the liquid crystal screen 5 (specifically, a liquid crystal image display) on the game board 4, and each is independently a game. The ball can be won. Among these, the first starting port 6 is for acquiring numerical data (specifically, a random number for jackpot and a random number for presentation) that can be determined whether or not the game ball wins, and is directed upward. The game is open and the game ball is always allowed to win.

  On the other hand, the second start opening 7a in the electric tulip 7 is called a variable winning opening. As shown in FIG. 3, the electric tulip 7 is in a closed state in which the winning of the game ball is restricted (see FIG. 3A). ) To an open state (see FIG. 5B) that allows the game ball to be won, the game ball can be won. Thus, the second start port 7a is numerical data (specifically, a jackpot random number value and an effect random number value) that can be determined whether or not the jackpot is won when the electric tulip 7 is opened and the game ball is won. To get.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a first special symbol display means 10 and a second special symbol display means 11 made of, for example, 7 segments are formed. The first special symbol display means 10 displays a special symbol (first special symbol) in a variable manner when a game ball wins at the first starting port 6, and the random number value (big jackpot) acquired at the time of winning the first starting port 6 The special symbol corresponding to the random number) is stopped and displayed. The second special symbol display means 11 is configured to display the special symbol (second special symbol) when the game ball is won by the electric tulip 7 being opened. Is displayed in a variable manner, and a special symbol corresponding to the random value (big value for jackpot) acquired at the time of winning the electric tulip 7 is stopped and displayed.

  In other words, the winning for the first starting port 6 and the winning for the second starting port 7a of the electric tulip 7 are controlled independently of each other. When winning the first starting port 6, the first special symbol display means 10 is used. The variation display of the first special symbol is started, and when the electric tulip 7 wins the second start port 7a, the variation display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display means 11 is started.

  The gate 9 is configured to allow game balls to pass therethrough, and unlike other winning holes, no prize balls are paid out by passing. Further, a normal symbol display means 12 is disposed in the vicinity of the first special symbol display means 10 and the second special symbol display means 11. When the game ball passes through the gate 9, the normal symbol display means 12 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner (in this embodiment, the circle mark and the cross mark are alternately lit), and a predetermined normal symbol (this embodiment). When a circle is displayed in a stopped state, it becomes a “win” and the electric tulip 7 is opened for a predetermined time.

  In the present embodiment, it is set so that the player can be more advantageous when winning the electric tulip 7 (second starting port 7a) than when winning the first starting port 6. For example, in the high probability gaming state, when winning the second starting port 7a of the electric tulip 7, the probability of winning short is set very low (or not short winning), while the high probability gaming state is also the same. Even so, when the first starting port 6 is won, the probability that the gaming state is short hit is set to be relatively high.

  Here, “short win” is a case where a right to execute a short win game is acquired in a lottery in a big hit state that is performed on the condition that a game ball has won a prize at the first start port 6 or the second start port 7a. Refers to the gaming state executed. In such a “short win game state”, the round game in which the big winning opening 8 is opened is performed two times less than the “long win”, but in each round game, the big winning opening 8 is once. Only the opening time is set to 0.1 seconds.

  On the other hand, “long win” is a case where the right to run a long win game is acquired in a jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has won a prize at the first start port 6 or the second start port 7a. Refers to the gaming state executed. In such a “long game state”, the round game in which the grand prize opening 8 is opened is performed 15 times in total, and the total opening time of the big prize opening 8 in each round game is set to a maximum of 30 seconds. During this time, when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter the grand prize winning opening 8, one round game is set to end.

  The liquid crystal screen 5 (display means) is capable of variably displaying symbols on the condition that a game ball has won a prize at the first start port 6 or the second start port 7a, and is disposed substantially at the center of the game board 4. It consists of a liquid crystal display device. The liquid crystal screen 5 can be rendered by displaying a predetermined symbol or background on the screen, and can be displayed on the symbol (decorative symbol) corresponding to the first special symbol display means 10 or the second special symbol display means 11. Corresponding symbols (decorative symbols) can be displayed in a variable manner or stopped. Then, when a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, the same symbol is stopped and displayed), a “hit state” occurs, and the big winning opening 8 is opened at a predetermined time and timing, so that a large number of game balls can be obtained. It is configured as follows.

  In addition, when the symbol stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 is a predetermined specific symbol (that is, the random number value acquired when winning the first starting port 6 or the second starting port 7a of the electric tulip 7 ( A special symbol predetermined according to (a random number for jackpot) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display means 10 or the second special symbol display means 11)) Is given to the player. That is, at the end of the jackpot state, the player is given a privilege that the next jackpot will occur with a high probability on the condition that the stop symbol that caused the jackpot state is a specific symbol. Thus, a gaming state in which a jackpot state occurs with a normal probability is referred to as a normal probability gaming state, and a gaming state in which a jackpot state occurs with a higher probability than the normal probability is referred to as a high probability gaming state.

  In particular, in this embodiment, it is assumed that the latent probability change can occur. Such a latent probability change is a gaming state in which the jackpot state occurs with a higher probability than the normal probability, and the electric chew support is not performed (the conductive tulip 7 is not opened for a predetermined time), It is difficult to distinguish between the high probability gaming state and the normal probability gaming state.

  The first special symbol holding lamp 15 is limited to a predetermined number (four in the present embodiment) when a game ball is won at the first starting port 6 while the symbols are variably displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5. The winning game ball is held as a holding ball. Similarly, the second special symbol hold lamp 16 has a predetermined number (four in the present embodiment) when a game ball is won at the second starting port 7a while the symbols are variably displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5. ), The winning game ball is put on hold as a hold ball.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board 19 and a sub control board 20 are disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. Among these, the sub control board 20 performs various controls based on the control signal transmitted from the main control board 19, and the effect control board 21 electrically connected to the liquid crystal screen 5, the operation button 18, the speaker, and the like. A lamp control board 22 electrically connected to the frame decoration display part R1, the panel decoration display part R2, a movable accessory, and the like, and a payout control board 23 electrically connected to a payout drive motor and the like. Configured.

  The main control board 19 controls game contents throughout the pachinko gaming machine 1 and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM 30, and the like. In particular, the RAM 30 (random-access-memory; specifically, DRAM) constitutes a storage means for storing game contents when the power is cut off. For example, a normal probability that a jackpot state occurs with a normal probability. It is possible to memorize whether it is a gaming state or a high probability gaming state in which a jackpot state occurs with a high probability. The main control board 19 includes the first special symbol display means 10, the second special symbol display means 11, the normal symbol display means 12, the first special symbol hold lamp 15 and the second special symbol hold lamp 16 described above. , A start port SW for detecting a winning of a game ball to the first start port 6 and the second start port 7a, a solenoid of the electric tulip 7 for driving the electric tulip 7, and a passage of the game ball of the gate 9 are detected. A gate SW for performing the game, a large winning port SW for detecting the winning of the game ball to the large winning port 8, a large winning port solenoid for driving the large winning port 8, and the like are electrically connected.

  In addition, a RAM clear switch 33 is electrically connected to the main control board 19, and the power supplied to the gaming machine is switched from OFF to ON while pressing the RAM clear switch 33 (long pressing). Thus, the stored contents of the RAM 30 can be erased (RAM clear). Thereby, for example, the high-probability gaming state (probability variation state) of the gaming machine can be cleared to the initial state (normal gaming state). Note that the RAM memory is stored by switching the power supplied to the gaming machine from OFF to ON while pressing the RAM clear switch 33 (long pressing), and then pressing the RAM clear switch 33 (short pressing). The contents may be erased (RAM clear).

  Further, the main control board 19 according to the present embodiment determines a jackpot state or a loss that is advantageous to the player when the game ball is won at the starting port (the first starting port 6 and the second starting port 7a). A lottery means 24a for obtaining numerical data for jackpot (random value) and effect numerical data (random value) for determining the effect form, and whether the gaming state is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition Numerical data (a jackpot numerical value data and an effect numerical value) acquired with a determination means 24b for determining whether or not a game ball is won at the starting port (the first starting port 6 and the second starting port 7a) Data) as storage data. In particular, the storage means 25 according to the present embodiment stores numerical data (numerical data for jackpots and numerical data for performance) acquired as a first hold data when a game ball is won at the first start port 6. In addition, numerical data (numerical data for jackpots and numerical data for performance) acquired in response to the winning of a game ball at the second starting port 7a is stored as second reserved data.

  The effect control board 21 is configured to include a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and performs various controls mainly related to effects based on a control signal transmitted from the main control board 19. The effect control board 21 is also electrically connected to the lamp control board 22, and based on the control signal transmitted from the main control board 19, the frame decoration display unit R 1 and the board decoration are connected via the lamp control board 22. The display unit R2 and the movable accessory are controlled to perform a predetermined effect.

  Next, modes that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of modes that the gaming machine of the present embodiment has. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can take a plurality of gaming states, and in order to suggest the current gaming state or to diversify the production, as shown in FIG. It has a plurality of modes, a mode M2 and a latent mode M3. One of the normal mode M1, the probability variation mode M2, and the latent mode M3 is set, and control is performed according to the set mode. .

  For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 selects the variation pattern for the normal mode M1 from the variation pattern table for the normal mode M1 (see FIG. 5) when the normal mode M1 is set, and responds to this variation pattern. Perform symbol variation. In addition, when the probability changing mode M2 is set, the pachinko gaming machine 1 selects a variation pattern for the probability variation mode M2 from the variation pattern table for the probability variation mode M2 (see FIG. 6), and a pattern corresponding to the variation pattern. Make fluctuations.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 selects the variation pattern for the latent mode M3 from the variation pattern table for the latent mode M3 (see FIG. 7) when the latent mode M3 is set, and the pattern corresponding to the variation pattern. Make fluctuations. For example, here, the variation pattern defines the variation time of the special symbol, and the symbol variation according to the variation pattern is the determination of jackpot determination after the special symbol is varied for the variation time determined by the variation pattern. Stopping with a symbol indicating the result. Since the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a different variation pattern for each mode, it is also possible to perform symbol variation with different variation times for each mode.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 suggests to the player which mode the current mode is in, in order to suggest a mode change for the normal mode M1 (hereinafter “ Normal mode production ”). For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays a background image for the normal mode effect on the liquid crystal screen 5 in the normal mode effect. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs a mode effect for the probability variation mode M2 (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation mode effect”) at the time of symbol variation according to the variation pattern for the probability variation mode M2. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays a background image for the probability variation mode effect on the liquid crystal screen 5 in the probability variation mode effect.

  Then, the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs a mode effect for the latent mode M3 (hereinafter referred to as “latent mode effect”) when the symbol changes according to the change pattern for the latent mode M3. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays a background image for the latent mode effect on the liquid crystal screen 5 in the latent mode effect. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the background image displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 is different for each mode effect, so that the player is currently setting the pachinko machine 1 from the contents of the current mode effect. The mode can be determined.

  Next, mode transition performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. First, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in an initial state (default state) by performing a RAM clear or the like, the normal mode M1 is set. Since the RAM clear is a known technique, a detailed description thereof is omitted here. Note that when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in an initial state by performing a RAM clear or the like, the gaming state is set to a low probability gaming state and a non-auxiliary gaming state.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 sets the normal mode M1, the normal mode M1 is maintained until a hit game is subsequently played. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that it is a probable big hit or 4R sudden big hit in the big hit determination in the normal mode M1 and performs a big hit game based on this determination result, it shifts to the probable change mode M2 after this big hit game (FIG. 4 (see arrow 401 of 401). The probability variation mode M2 is a mode set in a time limit. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 returns to the normal mode M1 when the symbol variation is performed 70 times in the probability variation mode M2 (see arrow 402 in FIG. 4).

  In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs the 4R latent probability big hit game in the big hit determination in the normal mode M1 and performs the 4R latent big hit game, it basically shifts to the latent mode M3 as described later. Exceptionally, the mode may be shifted to the probability change mode M2. Specifically, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs the 4R latent probability big hit game by determining that the 4R latent probability big hit is made in the big hit determination in the normal mode M1 and in the high probability gaming state, After the winning game, the mode is changed to the probability changing mode M2.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a high-probability gaming state until the symbol change is performed 74 times after the jackpot game. For this reason, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the 71st to 74th symbol variations after the probable big hit game or the 4R sudden probable big hit game are performed in the normal mode M1 and the high probability gaming state. At this time, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that the 4R latent probability big hit game is performed and performs the 4R latent probability big hit game, the 4R latent big hit game is shifted to the probability changing mode M2.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a jackpot of any one of the probability variation jackpot, the 4R sudden probability jackpot, and the 4R latent probability jackpot in the jackpot determination when in the probability variation mode M2 (that is, in this case, it is always in a high probability gaming state) When the jackpot game is performed based on the determination result, the probability change mode M2 is set again after the jackpot game until 70 symbol changes are performed (see arrow 403 in FIG. 4). .

  On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that it is a 4R latent big hit (except for the above-mentioned exception) or a small hit in the big hit determination in the normal mode M1, and performs a hit game based on this determination result, After the winning game, the mode shifts to the latent mode M3 (see arrow 404 in FIG. 4). The latent mode M3 is also a mode that is set in a time-limited manner like the probability variation mode M2. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 returns to the normal mode M1 when a predetermined number of symbol changes are performed in the latent mode M3 (FIG. 4). (Refer to the arrow of the middle code 405). Here, the period in which the latent mode M3 is set differs depending on the type of hit that triggered the transition to the latent mode M3.

  For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to the latent mode M3 by the 4R latent probability winning game, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to the latent mode M3 until the symbol variation is performed 74 times after the latent probability winning game. On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to the latent mode M3 by the small hit, it is set to the latent mode M3 until the symbol change is performed 10, 20, or 30 times after the small hit game. The pachinko gaming machine 1 returns to the normal mode M1 after performing the predetermined number of symbol changes set as described above in the latent mode M3. As a result, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 continues the latent mode M3 even if it has performed 30 symbol changes in the latent mode M3 (not shifted to the normal mode M1), the latent mode M3 is set to the 4R latent mode. It is possible to suggest to the player that it is the latent mode M3 set by the probable hit.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is one of the probability variation big hit, 4R sudden hit big hit, and 4R latent big hit in the hit determination in the latent mode M3 (that is, in the case of the low probability gaming state and the case of the high probability gaming state). When the jackpot game is determined based on the determination result, the game shifts to the probability variation mode M2 and is set to the probability variation mode M2 until 70 symbol variations are performed after the jackpot game (FIG. 4). (Refer to the arrow of the middle code 406).

  In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that it is a small hit in the hit determination when it is in the latent mode M3 and performs a small hit game based on this determination result, it is 10 times or 20 times after the small hit game. Alternatively, the latent mode M3 until 30 symbol changes are set again (see arrow 407 in FIG. 4).

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines whether it is the latent mode M3 set by the 4R latent big hit or the latent mode M3 set by the small hit, based on the length of the period of the latent mode M3. It comes to suggest to the person. For this reason, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the latent mode M3 set by the 4R latent probability big hit, even if a small hit game is performed in the latent mode M3, the length of the period of the latent mode M3 (for example, the number of fluctuations) is re-established. It is not set.

  If a small hit game is performed in the latent mode M3 set by the 4R latent big hit, the latent mode M3 is set until the symbol change is performed 10, 20, or 30 times after the small hit game. Consider the case. In this case, the period of the latent mode M3 set by the 4R latent probability big hit (for example, the one that has remained for 70 symbol fluctuations) is shortened by the small hit game (for example, 10 symbol fluctuations). As a result, a situation may occur in which the latent mode M3 set by the 4R latent probability big hit is terminated with a symbol variation of 30 times or less. When this situation occurs, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a highly probable gaming state but fails to suggest this to the player. In order to prevent such a situation from occurring, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the latent mode M3 set by the 4R latent probability big hit (that is, the latent mode M3 in the high probability gaming state), the latent mode Even if a small hit game is performed in M3, the latent mode M3 by the small hit game is not reset.

  By setting the probability variation mode M2 as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can match the timing for setting the probability variation mode M2 with the timing for setting the high probability gaming state and the auxiliary gaming state. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 1 suggests to the player that it is in the probability variation mode M2 by a probability variation mode effect or the like, so that the player has a high probability gaming state and an auxiliary gaming state (that is, a gaming state that is most advantageous to the player). ) To increase the player's sense of expectation.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can set the latent mode M3 as described above, so that the timing for setting the latent mode M3 can coincide with the time when there is a possibility of a high probability gaming state and a non-auxiliary gaming state. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 1 suggests to the player that the player is in the high-probability gaming state and the non-auxiliary gaming state by suggesting to the player that the player is in the latent mode M3 through a latent mode production or the like. In addition, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot.

  Here, the effect control board 21 according to the present embodiment includes a change display control means 26, an effect means 27, a change means 28, and an effect display control means 29. The variable display control means 26 displays the symbols (strictly, the decorative symbols corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol) on the liquid crystal screen 5 based on the hold data stored in the storage means 25. is there. More specifically, the variable display control means 26 displays the symbol in a variable manner based on the first reserved data and the second reserved data, and displays the symbol variable display based on the second reserved data based on the second reserved data. It is assumed that priority is given to the fluctuation display (so-called “priority fluctuation”).

  The production means 27 can set any one mode from a plurality of modes, and can produce an effect corresponding to the set mode on the liquid crystal screen 5 (display means). In the embodiment, one mode can be set from the normal mode, the probability variation mode, and the latent mode. That is, in the normal probability gaming state, the normal mode (initial mode) is set, and in the high probability gaming state in which the jackpot state occurs with a higher probability than the normal probability gaming state, the probability variation mode is set. In the present embodiment, in addition to the normal mode and the probability variation mode, the latent mode may be set as described above.

  For example, in the normal mode, the rendering means 27 displays the background of the symbol display in a predetermined color as shown in FIG. 8A, and in the probability change mode, as shown in FIG. The background of the display is a display composed of a plurality of stars, and in the latent mode, the background of the symbol display is configured to be a display composed of a plurality of quadrangular shapes as shown in FIG. Further, as another embodiment, in the normal mode, the rendering means 27 displays the symbol display character as a as shown in FIG. 9A, and in the probability change mode, the same figure (b). As shown in FIG. 8, the symbol display character may be displayed as b, and when in the latent mode, the symbol display character may be displayed as c as shown in FIG.

  Further, each of the normal probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state may have a plurality of modes, and in this case, the rendering means 27 can set any one mode from the plurality of modes. In addition, it is possible to cause the liquid crystal screen 5 to produce an effect according to the set mode.

  The changing means 28 is capable of changing the mode set by the rendering means 27 to another mode on condition that the operation button 18 (operating means) is operated. For example, when the probability change mode shown in FIG. 8 (b) or FIG. 9 (b) is displayed when a high probability gaming state occurs, the player operates the operation button 18 to display the probability change mode. The display can be changed to the normal mode display shown in FIG. 8A or 9A, or the latent mode display shown in FIG. 8C or FIG. 9C. In other words, the change means 28 can be changed to a mode different from the probability change mode on condition that the operation button 18 is operated when an effect in the probability change mode is being performed. Further, the changing means 28 may change to another mode of the normal mode on condition that the operation button 18 is operated when the effect in the normal mode is performed.

  The operation for changing the effect display as described above may be, for example, a long press operation of the operation button 18, but other operation means may be used, for example, an operation means such as a cross key or a joystick. . Further, the change by the changing means 28 may be a state in which the symbol is variably displayed, a state in which it is stopped, or a state in which the display is switched to the menu display. By performing the input, the mode set by the rendering unit 27 may be changed to another mode. Further, in the menu display, player information (ID code or the like) may be input, and the mode change may be permitted only when a predetermined condition is satisfied (experienced person or the like).

  Still further, the changing means according to the present embodiment can be changed to the normal mode or the latent mode on the condition that the operation button 18 is operated when the production in the probability variation mode is performed. It is possible to change the mode to the normal mode, the probability change mode, or the latent mode of another mode on condition that the operation button 18 is operated when the effect is performed in the normal mode. When the operation in the latent mode is being performed, the operation button 18 may be operated to change to another mode of latent mode, probability change mode, or normal mode.

  Further, the changing means 28 according to the present embodiment includes a frame decoration display portion R1 and a board decoration display that can be lit or blinked in accordance with the gaming state in addition to or instead of changing the display on the liquid crystal screen 5 (display means). The unit R2 is configured to change to another lighting or blinking mode. Thereby, it is possible to make it more difficult for the operator to grasp the fact that the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state. In particular, in the present embodiment, as described above, since it is applied to a gaming machine in which the latent probability change is performed, in the high probability gaming state, the display on the liquid crystal screen 5, the frame decoration display portion R1, and the board decoration display By making the lighting or blinking of the part R2 substantially the same (same or similar) as the normal probability gaming state, it becomes more difficult to discriminate between the high probability gaming state and the normal probability gaming state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the display is changed on the liquid crystal screen 5 (display means) by the changing means 28, the next time the high probability gaming state occurs (in the probability changing mode), the probability changes on the liquid crystal screen 5. The display according to the mode (for example, the display shown in FIG. 8B or FIG. 9B) is configured to be performed. Thereby, after the display of the probability change mode is changed to the display of the normal mode or the latent mode by the operation of the operator, the display of the probability change mode can be automatically returned in the next probability change mode.

  The effect display control means 29 is capable of producing an effect by displaying a character with a predetermined background on the liquid crystal screen 5 (display means). In particular, in the present embodiment, by operating the operation button 18 as the selection means, the related matters characterizing the character displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 (display means) (for example, costumes worn by the character) are played. The user can select the character, and the character wearing the costume can be displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 with a predetermined background.

  However, by operating the operation button 18 as the selection means, the player can select the background of the character displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 (display means), and a specific character (predetermined on the background) Characters displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 (characters wearing specific costumes) or characterizing the character displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 (display means) by operating the operation buttons 18 as selection means The player can select a matter (for example, a costume worn by the character) and a background, and the character wearing the selected costume is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 in the selected background. It may be a thing.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10, a plurality of characters wearing costumes (related matters characterizing the character) on the liquid crystal screen 5 (in this case, costume A wearing a white swimsuit, costume B wearing a blue swimsuit) , A costume C wearing a skirt, a costume D wearing a dress) is displayed, and the operator (player) can select a character wearing a favorite costume by operating the operation button 18. It is.

  Thus, the effect display control means 29 can display and display the character wearing the selected costume on a predetermined background. For example, when costume A wearing a white swimsuit is selected, FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, an effect display with the background as the sea or an effect display with the background as the pool as shown in FIG. 12 can be performed. The background may be any one that can be sequentially switched in accordance with the game content, or one that can be selected by operating the operation button 18 by the operator.

  Here, the effect display control means 29 according to the present embodiment displays a predetermined display when the related matters characterizing the character selected by the operation button 18 as the selection means and the background of the character are in a predetermined combination. It is what you want to do. Specifically, the effect display control means 29 displays related items characterizing the character selected by the operation button 18 (selection means) (costumes such as costumes in the present embodiment) in a specific background. In this case, the relevant matter is changed to the relevant matter and displayed. For example, when a costume A wearing a white swimsuit is selected, as shown in FIG. 13, when the displayed background is a room, It is assumed that the display is changed to another costume such as costume C. Thereby, it can avoid that the costume A of a white swimsuit is displayed in combination with the background of the room, and can be prevented from being erroneously recognized as a costume of underwear.

  Further, by operating the operation button 18 as the selection means, the player can select the background of the character displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 (display means), and a specific character (predetermined on the background) When a character wearing a specific costume or the like is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5, or by operating the operation button 18 as a selection means, the character displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 (display means) The player can select a related item characterizing the character (for example, a costume worn by the character) and a background, and the character wearing the selected costume is selected on the liquid crystal screen 5 with the selected background. Even if it is assumed that the display is performed by the production display control means 29, the effect display control means 29 relates to the related items characterizing the character selected by the operation button 18 as the selection means. Background of the character, only a predetermined combination, adapted to be displayed on the combination street. When the combination is not a predetermined combination, it may be automatically displayed in another combination as in the above embodiment, or a display indicating that the combination cannot be displayed may be performed.

  That is, the display unit 29 includes an effect display control unit 29 capable of producing an effect by combining the object selected by the selection unit with another object and displaying it on the liquid crystal screen 5, and the effect display control unit 29 is a selection unit. When the combination of the selected object and another object is a predetermined combination, it is configured to perform a predetermined display. The related items and background characterizing the character correspond to the “object” selected by the selection means of the present invention.

  Further, the effect display control means 29 according to the present embodiment has a predetermined combination of related matters (costumes A to D) characterizing the character selected by the operation button 18 (selection means) and a specific background (room background). It is configured to change the related matter different from the selected related matter according to whether or not it complies with the regulations. The predetermined regulations in this case are those that should be regulated from the viewpoint of public order and morals and social demands, and include those regulated by law, as well as voluntary regulations such as manufacturers and halls. Further, for example, the costume selected during the demonstration may be configured to have different costumes and backgrounds in each reach effect in the process of developing reach effects such as reach, SP, and SPSP from the start of change.

  On the other hand, the main control board 19 according to the present embodiment has first notification means 31 and second notification means 32 as shown in FIG. The first notification means 31 notifies that the stored content of the RAM 30 (storage means) is erased when the power is restored (when the power is switched from off to on). In the present embodiment, When the power supplied to the gaming machine is switched from OFF to ON while pressing the RAM clear switch 33 (long press), an alarm sound is output from the speaker for a predetermined time. The form of notification by the first notification means 31 is not limited to the output of sound (sound effects, sounds, etc.), but the frame decoration display part R1 and board decoration display part R2 provided in each gaming machine, a dedicated lamp, etc. May be turned on or blinked, or may be displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 (display means) to the effect that ram erasure has been performed.

  The second notification means 32 displays a display that can be distinguished when the stored contents of the RAM 30 are erased and when the stored contents of the RAM 30 are not erased when the power is restored (when the power is switched from off to on). In other words, the display is different when the RAM is cleared when the power is restored and when the RAM is not cleared. For example, in the present embodiment, when the RAM is not cleared, simply switching the power supplied to the gaming machine from off to on is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 (display means) as shown in FIG. The number of the symbol is displayed as “321”, and the power supplied to the gaming machine is switched from on to off when the RAM is cleared (in this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 33 is pressed (long operation). When the power supplied to the gaming machine is switched from OFF to ON while pressing), the symbol number displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 (display means) is displayed as “321” as shown in FIG. It has become.

  In addition, as long as the display is identifiable between when the RAM is cleared and when the RAM is not cleared when the power is restored, the numbers of the symbols may be other combinations, or the symbols may be different from the numbers. May be identifiable. For example, the background displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 when the RAM is not cleared when the power is restored (see FIG. 16) and the background displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 when the RAM is cleared when the power is restored (FIG. 17). (Refer to FIG. 18) and the pattern displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 according to the mode when the RAM is not cleared when the power is restored, and when the RAM is cleared when the power is restored. It may be different from the symbol (see FIG. 19) displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 according to the mode. Further, the LCD screen 5 may be displayed with characters indicating that “ram erasure has been performed” or “ram erasure has not been performed”, or a frame decoration display portion R1 and a board decoration display portion provided in each gaming machine. R2 or a special lamp or the like may be lit or blinked in a different form to identify the presence or absence of RAM clear, or may be identified to indicate the presence or absence of RAM clear by the output of sound (sound effect or sound). .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the notification period by the first notification means 31 and the notification period by the second notification means 32 are set to be different. For example, the notification by the first notification unit 31 is set to be shorter than the notification time by the second notification unit 32, and the operator is notified that the RAM clear operation has been normally performed by performing notification for a short time. It has come to be able to do. The notification by the second notification means 32 is set longer than the notification time by the first notification means 31. For example, a game ball wins a prize at the start opening (the first start opening 6 or the second start opening 7a) and the liquid crystal is displayed. The screen 5 is notified until the time when the symbols start to change and display. This allows the player to identify whether or not the RAM is cleared. The state of the gaming machine other than the notification by the first notification means 31 and the notification by the second notification means 32 is the same when the RAM is cleared and when the RAM is not cleared (the state of the gaming machine is different). Not).

  The notification period of the second notification means 32 is not limited to the one up to the point when the symbols start to fluctuate and is preferably performed for a longer time than the notification of the first notification means 31. For example, the player may start a game. It is preferable that the notification is continuously performed until it is understood (for example, when the handle 14 is operated). That is, since the first notification means 31 notifies only for a short time when the power supply is restored, the operator who has cleared the RAM can be notified of confirmation, while the second notification means 32 allows the player to play a game. Since the notification is continued until it is started, the player can be made aware that the RAM has been cleared.

  Further, even if the power is turned off immediately after the RAM is cleared, the second notification means 32 may be notified if a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition in this case is preferably, for example, that a predetermined time (2 to 3 hours) has not elapsed since the RAM was cleared. Thereby, the RAM is cleared after the game hall is closed, and it is possible to notify that the RAM is cleared when the power is restored before the store is opened. When the power is turned off after a predetermined time has not elapsed since the RAM was cleared, a flag indicating that the RAM has just been cleared is set, and after the notification by the second notification means 32 when the power is restored, the flag It is preferable to configure so as to erase.

  According to the above embodiment, when the related item characterizing the character selected by the operation button 18 (selecting means) is displayed in a specific background, the related item is changed to a different related item and displayed. In addition, the player can arbitrarily select related items that characterize the character, and display of contents to be regulated from the viewpoint of public order and morals and social demands can be avoided.

  Further, since the related item characterizing the character is a costume worn by the character, the costume character preferred by the player can be displayed, and the costume selected by the selection means is displayed in a specific background. It is possible to prevent the content from being restricted from the viewpoint of public order and morals and social demands. In particular, the effect display control means 29 according to the present embodiment depends on whether or not a combination of related matters characterizing the character selected by the operation button 18 (selection means) and a specific background meets a predetermined restriction. Because it is changed to a related item different from the related item, it is possible to display in conformity with the public order and moral point of view and regulations according to social demands.

  In addition, according to the above-described embodiment, when the operation button 18 (operation means) is operated in the high-probability gaming state, the display for exclusive use of the probability change is changed to a display substantially the same as the normal probability gaming state. Since the changing means 28 is provided, it is possible to make it difficult for the surroundings to grasp the high probability gaming state by the operation of the operator. Thereby, the display of the high probability gaming state can be hidden from the surroundings by the operator's intention, and even if the game is stopped during the high probability gaming state, it can be difficult to distinguish from other players, Gameability can be improved.

  Further, the first notification means 31 for notifying that the stored contents of the RAM 30 are erased when the power is restored can be distinguished from the case where the stored contents of the RAM 30 are erased and the stored contents of the RAM 30 are not erased when the power is restored. Since the second informing means 32 for displaying is provided and the informing period by the first informing means 31 and the informing period by the second informing means 32 are made different, the gameability can be further improved.

  In particular, the notification by the first notification means 31 is performed for a longer time than the notification by the second notification means 32. For example, the notification by the first notification means 31 is performed for a short time, and the notification by the second notification means 32 is: If it is continuously performed until the game is started, the operator can confirm that the RAM clear has been normally performed by the notification by the first notification means 31 and the second It is possible to determine whether or not the gaming machine has been cleared of RAM by the notification by the notification means 32.

In the present embodiment, determination means 24b for determining whether or not the gaming state is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the starting condition, and display means capable of effect display based on the determination of the determination means 24b , A display means that allows the player to select an object displayed by the display means, and an effect display control capable of producing an effect by displaying the object selected by the selection means in combination with another object on the display means In the gaming machine equipped with the means 29, the effect display control means 29 causes a predetermined display to be performed when the combination of the object selected by the selection means and another object is a predetermined combination. Features.

  Further, the related items that characterize the character are costumes worn by the character. Further, the effect display control unit 29 changes the related item different from the related item depending on whether or not the combination of the related item characterizing the character selected by the selecting unit and the specific background meets a predetermined regulation. It is supposed to be. As a result, a gaming machine that can further improve the game performance can be provided.

In the present embodiment, determination means 24b for determining whether or not the gaming state is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the starting condition, and display means capable of effect display based on the determination of the determination means 24b In a gaming machine equipped with a storage means (RAM 30) capable of storing the gaming state when the power is cut off, the first notification means 31 for notifying that the stored contents of the storage means are erased when the power is restored. And second informing means 32 for performing a display that can be discriminated between when the stored contents of the storage means are erased and when the stored contents of the storage means are not erased. The notification period by 31 and the notification period by the second notification means 32 are different. As a result, a gaming machine that can further improve the game performance can be provided.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention may not be applied to a gaming machine in which latent probability change is not performed, and the changing means 28 turns on or blinks the decoration lamp in the probability change mode. It may not be changed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the change unit 28 changes the display on the liquid crystal screen 5, the display of the probability change mode is automatically performed on the liquid crystal screen 5 in the next probability change mode. However, on the condition that the operation button 18 is operated, the probability variation mode may be displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 in the next probability variation mode.

  Further, the first notification means 31 for notifying that the stored contents of the RAM 30 are erased when the power is restored can be distinguished from the case where the stored contents of the RAM 30 are erased and the stored contents of the RAM 30 are not erased when the power is restored. The second notification means 32 that performs the display may not be provided, and even if the first notification means 31 and the second notification means 32 are provided, the notification period and the second notification means by the first notification means 31 may be provided. It is good also as what does not differ from the alerting | reporting period by 32.

  A gaming machine provided with an operating means that can be arbitrarily operated by an operator and a changing means that can change the mode set by the rendering means to another mode on condition that the operating means is operated. Also, the present invention can be applied to ones having different external shapes or those having other functions added.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Glass plate 3 ... Front frame 4 ... Game board 5 ... Liquid crystal screen (display means)
6 ... 1st starting opening 7 ... Electric tulip 7a ... 2nd starting opening 8 ... Grand prize opening 9 ... Gate 10 ... 1st special symbol display means 11 ... 2nd special symbol display means 12 ... Normal symbol display means 13 ... Sauce 14 ... Handle 15 ... First special symbol holding lamp 16 ... Second special symbol holding lamp 17 ... Normal winning opening 18 ... Operating buttons (operating means)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 19 ... Main control board 20 ... Sub control board 21 ... Production control board 22 ... Lamp control board 23 ... Discharge control board 24a ... Lottery means 24b ... Judgment means 25 ... Storage means 26 ... Fluctuation display control means 27 ... Production means 28 ... Change Means 29 ... Production display control means 30 ... RAM (storage means)
31 ... 1st notification means 32 ... 2nd notification means 33 ... RAM clear switch R1 ... Frame decoration display part R2 ... Board decoration display part

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the determination means (24b) for determining whether or not the gaming state is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition, and the production based on the determination of the determination means (24b) The display means (liquid crystal screen 5) that can be displayed and any one of a plurality of modes can be set, and the display means can perform an effect according to the set mode. In the gaming machine having the means (27), the operation means (the operation button 18) that can be arbitrarily operated by the operator and the mode set by the effect means on the condition that the operation means is operated. And changing means (28) for changing to another mode, wherein the mode change is permitted when the input player information satisfies a predetermined condition .

Operation means for the operator can optionally operate as a condition that the operation means is operated, the mode set by the representation section and a changing means for enabling change to another mode, the input player Any game machine that allows mode change when the above information satisfies a predetermined condition can also be applied to ones with different external shapes or with other functions added.

Claims (3)

Determining means for determining whether or not to enter a gaming state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the starting condition;
Display means capable of effect display based on the determination of the determination means;
Production means capable of setting any one mode from a plurality of modes and allowing the display means to produce an effect according to the set mode;
In a gaming machine equipped with
Operation means that the operator can arbitrarily operate;
A changing means for changing the mode set by the rendering means to another mode on condition that the operating means is operated;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   2. The change means according to claim 1, wherein the change means can be changed to a mode different from the probability change mode on condition that the operation means is operated when an effect in the probability change mode is performed. Game machines.   3. The change means according to claim 1, wherein when the effect in the normal mode is performed, the change means changes to another normal mode on condition that the operation means is operated. Game machines.

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