JP2887544B2 - Game machine with variable design display - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a special game state which is advantageous for a player when a predetermined combination of symbols is obtained in a variable display result of a plurality of symbols. The present invention relates to a gaming machine with a variable symbol display device capable of exhibiting the following.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when a display result of a symbol variable display device having a plurality of variable display members capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols is a predetermined combination of symbols (this is called hit display). As a gaming machine with a symbol variable display device that causes a special gaming state, a pachinko gaming machine, a spinning-type gaming machine (also called a slot machine), and the like are known. In a symbol variable display device provided in this type of game machine, at least two of a plurality of variable display members are provided.
When the predetermined combination of symbols is likely to be established in a state where the variable display members are stopped (hereinafter, such a state is referred to as a reach state), the variable display member that stops last stops until the variable display member stops. In addition, a sound effect is played from a speaker, or a decorative lamp or the like is driven in a different manner from the previous case to notify the player that the player is in the reach state.

[0003] In recent years, in a symbol variable display device of a game machine, whether the display result is a miss display or a reach display including a hit display, the symbol variable display device starts a variable display operation. Before, specifically, in the case of a pachinko game machine, it is determined and stored at the time when the hit ball wins the start winning prize tool, and in the case of the torso type game machine, when the player operates the rotation start operation lever. Then, the variable display member is variably displayed so as to be finally stopped at the symbol corresponding to the stored value. Therefore, whether or not the display result of the symbol variable display device is in the reach state is determined before the two variable display members stop.

[0004]

Under the premise described above, it is the player's most concern whether or not the display result of the symbol variable display device is a hit, and it is better to notify the player as soon as possible. To meet the expectations of the players,
Conversely, early notification does not mean that there is any real harm to the amusement arcade. The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with a design variable display device that can notify a reach state as soon as possible and satisfy a player's expectation. It is in.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a method for coping with a case where a predetermined combination of symbols is obtained in a variable display result of a plurality of types of symbols. In a gaming machine capable of presenting a special gaming state that is advantageous to a player, and a rotary display type of three rows in which symbols of a plurality of types of plural frames can be variably displayed in a fixed display order. A symbol variable display device in which variable display members are provided in parallel and set so as to start and stop after changing in a predetermined arrangement order, and, among the three rows of variable display members of the symbol variable display device, are stopped in the leading order. Notification means for notifying the player that the symbols of the first and second two rows of variable display members are in a uniform display state in which the combination of the predetermined symbols may be established; and the first, the second of two columns In premise that a predetermined symbol comrades variable display member is Seiichi display state, the first first after the stop display of the variable display member, before stopping display of the second variable display member to the next N frame of symbols Notification driving control means for starting driving of the notification means at a time point .
The display condition is set so as to notify in advance the uniform display condition of predetermined symbols in the two rows of variable display members.

[0006]

When the display result of the symbol variable display device is determined in advance to display the reach state including the hit, the first variable display is first performed in the process of sequentially stopping the plurality of variable display members. Before the member stops and the second variable display member stops, the notifying means for notifying the reach state is drive-controlled. Therefore, the player can know that the reach state is set before the reach state actually appears on the symbol variable display device, and can enjoy a sense of expectation from an early stage.
Also, since the notification means is driven at least after the first variable display member stops, it is not too early in view of the original purpose of notification of the reach state,
Does not confuse the player.

[0007]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. A pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine provided with the variable symbol display device according to the embodiment.
First, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine P will be described with reference to FIGS. In the figure, in a pachinko gaming machine P, a front frame 2 is provided in front of an opening of an outer frame 1 held vertically.
Are attached so as to be detachable and openable. Various game components are mounted on each part of the front frame 2. As a game component, the glass door 7 and the front opening / closing plate 8 are assembled so as to be openable and closable in a horizontal orientation with respect to the window frame 6 installed in front of the opening of the frame 3 in the front frame 2. And an upper ball tray 9 on the front of the front opening / closing plate 8.
And a ball feeder 11 for sending pachinko balls in the upper ball tray 9 to a firing rail 15 described later on the rear side of the opening and closing plate 8.
Is set detachably. In addition, a lower ball tray 12 and a hit ball launching device 14 are respectively installed below the frame 3.

On the other hand, a game board 51, which will be described later, is housed and set in a setting opening (not shown) of the housing frame 4 inside the frame 3, and is aligned with the game auxiliary board 5 below the housing frame 4. A mechanism set board 21 is removably assembled and set on the back side of the housing frame 4. The entire front frame 2 including the frame body 3, the housing frame body 4, and the game auxiliary panel 5 is made of synthetic resin, and each part has an installation portion for various components. Along with each accessory parts are installed. Also, at each part of the game auxiliary board 5, exits 16 and 17 for prize balls connected to the upper ball tray 9 and the lower ball tray 12, respectively, and passages 18 and 19 for foul balls and out balls. Are respectively formed, and a firing rail 15 is installed on the front surface thereof. Further, ball removing means 10 and 13 are individually attached to the upper and lower ball dishes 9 and 12, respectively.

Next, the mechanism set board 21 is provided with various components relating to the discharge processing of various balls, and various electric members, control means, and the like, and is unitized as a whole.
That is, as shown in FIG.
3, a discharge path 24 communicating with the out ball discharge path 19 and a collective discharge path 25 for the safe spheres are formed in a partition. A safe sphere is provided downstream of the collective discharge path 25. A safe ball processing device 26 capable of detecting one by one and discharging at predetermined time intervals is assembled. Meanwhile, body 2
2, a storage tank 29 for a prize ball, a straightening gutter 30, a delivery gutter 31, and a prize ball discharge device 32 are installed in this order from below to above the prize ball discharge device 32. First prize ball discharge path 34 communicated with the outlet 16 on the side of the ball, and a second prize ball discharge path 35 branched from the first sphere discharge path 34 and communicated with the outlet 17 on the side of the lower ball plate 12. Are formed. A ball extraction path 36 is formed in a lower part of the outer side of the main body 22 and is branched and connected from the upstream side of the first prize ball discharge path 34. The discharge passage 24 is connected to the discharge passage 24 for use.

As for the electric parts and the control means in the mechanism set board 21, a terminal base T connected to a power supply (24V) is incorporated in the upper right part of the main body 22, and the lower left part of the window 23 is provided. First control device C1 and a second control board (notification drive control
Step) C2 is mounted and set, and connected to each power supply circuit section of the terminal board T. Incidentally, the first control device C1 mainly performs the control relating to the safe ball detection and the prize ball discharge, and can receive the safe ball detection input from the second control device C2. 27, an electromagnetic solenoid 28, an electromagnetic solenoid 33 and a sensor (not shown) in the prize ball discharging device 32, and a ball removal detection switch 37 incorporated in a ball removal operation section of the main body 22 and an electromagnetic solenoid 39 of a ball removal switching lever 38. Are connected to control the input and output driving of each. On the other hand, the second control device C2 mainly connects various electric components (for example, solenoids, switches, lamps, etc.) on the game board 51 side to be described later via the relay board C3, and inputs and outputs the respective components. Driving control is performed.

As another electrical member in the entire pachinko gaming machine P, a prize ball fullness detection mechanism 41 is incorporated in a required portion of the second prize ball discharge path 35, and a detection of a switch 42 of the mechanism 41 is performed. When the signal is input to the terminal board T at the time of operation (when the prize ball is detected), the drive source 43 (rotary solenoid) of the hit ball launching device 14 is temporarily stopped according to the stop of the output from the drive circuit board 44. It is to be stopped. On the other hand, a lamp 45 for special display is provided above the frame 3 of the front frame 2 as a means for notifying when a predetermined game state is generated or established on the game board 51 side described later, and a special game state is established. Occasionally, the blinking is changed based on the big hit information output from the second control device C2. Further, a speaker 46 is provided on the front of the game auxiliary panel 5, and various sounds based on sound information output from the second control device C2 at the time of starting winning, at the time of symbol change, and at the time of establishment of a special game state,
A sound effect including a melody or the like is generated and notified.

The gaming board 51 of the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine P is removably housed and set in the holding frame 4 of the front frame 2 with the glass door 7 and the front opening / closing plate 8 opened. . In this game board 51, an out port 54 communicating with the passage 19 is formed at the lower end of the longitudinal center on the game surface 53 in the rail 52 on the front surface,
Three starting prize winning devices 55 each having a safe ball detection switch 56 incorporated in each part, one symbol variable display device D described later, one electric winning device 57 illustrated, and another prize device 65. Further, a lamp 66 for informing the game state and the like are provided. On the back side of the game board 51, a protection guide cover 67 for covering the back sides of these game components 55, 57, 65, and D and guiding the safe ball to the mechanism set board 21 side is mounted. Window 23 of set board 21
Can be opened and closed from. Although not shown, a lamp is incorporated in each of the winning tools 55 and 56.

On the other hand, a switch 56 in each starting prize tool 55
Is used as start means for operating the symbol variable display device D once each time a safe ball is detected. The electric winning device 57 is a large winning device to which an opening operation condition is given when a special game state is established based on a display result of the symbol variable display device D, that is, when a big hit symbol combination of a symbol combination is established. As shown in FIG. 5, the opening / closing member 60 for the winning area 59 of the main body 58 is changed from the normal closed state to the open state based on the set driving conditions related to the electromagnetic solenoid 61. Then, a switch 62 for detecting the number (also referred to as a count switch) on the way to the safe ball on the back side of the winning area 59.
And a switch 63 (also referred to as a V switch) for establishing an opening operation continuation condition of the electric winning device 57 itself on the assumption that a safe ball is detected.
A lamp 64 for notifying the opening operation is disposed inside the opening 8. In addition, the starting winning tool 55 is disposed on both left and right sides of the electric winning device 57. By the way, each switch 62,
63 and the electromagnetic solenoid 61 are connected to the second control device C2.
(See FIG. 2).
A safe ball count detection function is also provided.

Next, the symbol variable display device D provided on the game board 51 will be described. Symbol variable display device D
Is a rotary drum type in which a symbol is variably displayed for a set time and stopped based on a drive control output generated from the second control device C2 for each winning detection input from a switch 56 in each starting winning tool 55. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, a front transparent body 71 attached to the front side of the game board 51.
And a holding frame 81 combined with the back side of the front see-through body 71, a storage box 83 that is aligned and attached to the back side of the holding frame 81, and a vertical state in the storage box 83. It is composed of three rows of symbol display units 91 to be accommodated and set. Each of the bodies 71, 81, and 83 is formed by molding a synthetic resin.

The front see-through body 71 has a rectangular see-through window 72 at the center thereof, and a transparent design display panel 73 and a lens body made of a transparent synthetic resin are formed on the front and rear sides of the see-through window 72. 76 is assembled. In addition, a display window surface 74a for an effective symbol for three frames and a display window surface 74b for an effective symbol for one frame are formed on the left and right portions on the front surface of the symbol display plate 73, respectively. A horizontal center line 75a and two oblique lines 75b obliquely intersecting with each other are set as the effective symbol combination establishment line, that is, the special game state establishment line. As a whole, three established lines are configured as a reference. Note that a holding lamp 7 for displaying the effective number of safe balls that have been detected by all the starting prize-winning tools 55 is displayed above the front transparent body 71.
7, a blinking display lamp 78 during the variable display operation, and a blinking display lamp 79 during the big hit establishment. The symbol display plate 73 and the range portion 76a of the lens body 76 are both formed into a convex arc shape facing forward when viewed from the side, and are aligned with each other in a front-to-back distance state.

On the other hand, the holding frame 81 is formed in a rectangular frame shape with open front and rear surfaces.
Is fixed directly to the back side of the game board 51 while being positioned on the back side of the game board 51, and the window 82 on the front surface thereof is aligned with the lens 76a of the lens body 76. Further, the housing box 83 is formed in a square shape with an open front surface, and is assembled to the back side of the holding frame 81 so that their opening surfaces are aligned. In addition, three rows of holding grooves 85 for fixing each of the symbol display units are formed in each of the ceiling surface, the bottom surface, and the rear surface in the accommodation room 84 of the accommodation box 83, and An escape port 86 for a connector is opened in the plate portion.

Also, the three symbol display units 91
Are composed of a square design base 92, and a design drum (variable display member) 99 whose rotation is controlled by a stepping motor 93 mounted on the center of the base 92, and a housing box 83 With the symbol base 92 inserted into the holding groove 85 in the storage chamber 84, the bases are aligned and held at equal intervals. In this set state, each unit 91 is provided with the symbol drum 9.
9 is exposed from the window 82 of the holding frame body 81 and faces the back side of the lens portion 76a of the lens body 76, and the connecting tool 95 mounted on the rear end of the symbol base 92 is the escape port. 86, the second control device C
2 can be connected via a harness 102 (see FIG. 8).

In each of the symbol display units 91, one symbol 96 for detecting the position of each symbol at a predetermined rear position is provided on one side of the symbol base 92 in addition to the motor 93 and the connector 95. In addition, an appropriate number of lamps 97 for illuminating the symbols at the front are arranged, and a necessary control circuit 98 related to these electric components is formed on the other side.
On the other hand, the symbol drum 99 is made of a transparent synthetic resin formed in a flat pulley shape, and
A light-transmitting pattern band 100 in which a predetermined number of various patterns d are arranged is wound around the shaft 94, and one light-shielding type for the detector 96 is mounted on the inner periphery. The index 101 is attached based on a predetermined position (seam position) of the symbol band 100. The design drum 9
The design d drawn on the outer periphery of 9 may not necessarily be the design band 100, but may be drawn directly on the outer periphery of the rotating drum 99 by printing or transfer. The detector 96 is turned on (ON) when the light is shielded by the index 101, and the motor 93 and the symbol drum 99 make one rotation (36).
0 degrees).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9 for the symbol d, each of the symbol bands 100 is arranged in an unequal number of eight types, and 16 frames are arranged in random order. While the columns are unequally arranged by the same type and the same number, the right column is unequally arranged by changing one symbol to another type. Then, the symbol display plate 73
As illustrated in FIG. 10, three combinations of six types are set as "combinations of big hit symbols" which are fixedly displayed on the lines 75a and 75b. The numbers “0 to 15” in FIG. 9 are the values of the random number counters for determining the symbols to be stopped of the symbol drum 99 in each row, and the reference “0” is based on the position where the index 101 matches the detector 96. The counter value is reset every time the motor 93 and the symbol drum 99 rotate once.

Next, as shown in the block diagram of FIG. 2, the basic electric control system of the above-mentioned variable symbol display device D is mainly constituted by the control section of the second control device C2. . That is, every time a start signal is generated by the switch 56 of the start winning tool 55, when the start signal is input to the winning determination unit 111, the random number generation unit 11
Numeral 2 is random number data for determining the stop symbol of the symbol drum 99 in each row (any one of out, out of reach, hit)
On the other hand, based on the random number data, the motors 93 in each row are sequentially driven under the set conditions (time and speed) in accordance with the respective pulse outputs sent from the motor control unit 113, and the symbol drum 99 rotates and fluctuates. Then, when the motors 93 and the design drums 99 in each row are sequentially stopped, the index 10 for the detector 96 in each row is stopped.
1 based on each stop position.
Is 12 pulses as the counter value of one symbol, "0-1
5 ”and input to the symbol detection unit 115.

Thus, each of the symbol detection units 115
Detects stop symbols of the symbol drum 99 in each column on each line 75a, 75b of the symbol display plate 73 based on each counter value, and sequentially inputs detection signals to the winning determination unit 111. Finally, the winning determination unit 111 individually or entirely determines the combination state of the stopped symbols based on the input order of the detection signals. As a result, each line 7
On 5a and 75b, as for the combination of symbols of the symbol drums 99 in each row, when the same type of all the rows match, "hit", and when the same type of the left and right rows match, and when the different types of the middle row do not match, "reach". All other than these are judged as "off". The speaker 46 and the lamps 78, 79, 97 schematically shown in FIG.
(For convenience, the lamp in the symbol variable display device D is used, but other lamps and the like may be used.) A notification means for generating a sound effect and an effect light at the time of starting winning and at each time during the symbol change. It constitutes.

An example of basic setting conditions relating to the symbol variation control in the symbol variable display device D will be briefly described with reference to FIG. For detailed operation,
It will be described later. The stepping motor 93 and the symbol drum 99 of the symbol display unit 91 in each row are set as follows in summary. However, the motor 93
Makes one rotation (360 degrees per revolution) in 192 pulses, fluctuates as one symbol in 12 pulse units, and stops. By the way, 1
The pulse is the basic clock (1.365 ms) × (n, n
1, n2...) Are set in predetermined time units, and the rotation speed is changed for each pulse time.

When the power is turned on When the power is turned on, the "out-of-design" selected at a set time after the start of the change of the three columns is displayed in a fixed manner. Is done.

At the start of the symbol change based on the winning start The symbol change starting on the assumption of the start input is described in the left column,
It starts in the middle row and then the right row. That is, after the set time at the time of the start input, the left row is started first, and then the middle row and the right row are started with a predetermined time difference, and are continuously varied over the basic set time. However, at the start,
The gears are shifted in three stages of varying speed time periods so as to be gradually accelerated, and thereafter, shift to a high speed variation at a constant speed.

At the time of symbol change stop The symbol change stop on the premise of the symbol stop input is stopped in the order of the left column, right column, and middle column. That is, on the premise that a symbol stop input is performed after a set time from the start of the change in the left column, the left column is decelerated from the high-speed change after a set time from the input and stopped after a predetermined time. On the other hand, the right row is decelerated and changed after a required time from the stop of the left row and is stopped after a predetermined time, and the middle row is decelerated and changed after the required time after the stop of the right row, but until the stop. Are set to be different from those in the cases of “out of contact”, “out of reach”, and “hit”. First, in the case of "missing", the operation is stopped after a relatively short time. In the deceleration fluctuation of the left row, the right row, and the middle row at the time of departure, the speed is changed in a four-step fluctuating speed time zone. Contains minutes.

On the other hand, the "reach out of reach" and "hit" in which the effective display symbols in the left and right columns are coincident (same type).
In such a case, the deceleration fluctuation time of the middle row is changed to a relatively long time, and different times are set when the value of the 0 bit of the refresh counter is “1” and “0”. Has become. That is, in the reach state, two types of length fluctuation times are set. In the reach state, the high-speed fluctuation includes a symbol matching time different from that at the time of "out", and in the deceleration fluctuation, the speed is changed in six stages of the fluctuation speed time zone.

The operation of the pachinko gaming machine P with the variable symbol display device described above will be described below. In the state provided for the game, the player operates the hit ball launching device 14 and performs the ball feeding device by performing a required game operation. Based on the cooperation of the operations of 11, the pachinko balls (game balls) of the upper ball tray 9
The balls are driven into the game surface 53 of the game board 51 from the launch rail 15 by balls, and the game is developed. And out mouth 5
4. The game balls entering each of the prize-winning tools 55, 65 are out balls,
The ball is ejected from the mechanism set board 21 as a safe ball.

On the other hand, as a reward for the safe ball, all the safe balls are finally detected and confirmed by the safe ball processing device 26 one by one.
The prize ball discharging device 32 is operated once every set time based on the control signal from the controller to discharge a predetermined number of prize balls.
It should be noted that the number of awarded balls to be discharged differs between the safe ball that has entered the starting prize-winning tool 55 and the safe ball that has entered the other prize-winning tools 65. By being detected by
The winning signal is stored in the first control device C1. Then, when the switch 27 of the safe ball processing device 26 detects the safe ball, a certain number of prize balls (for example, seven) are stored when there is the memory, and a certain number of prize balls when there is no memory. (For example, 15 pieces) are separately discharged. The ejected prize balls are preferentially ejected toward the upper ball dish 9 and then ejected toward the lower ball dish 12.

By the way, in the game of the pachinko gaming machine P with the variable symbol display device, the symbol variation of the symbol variable display device D on the premise of winning the starting prize tool 55 and the sound effects related thereto are effect light, The game mainly includes the opening operation of the electric winning device 57 based on the establishment of the special game condition in the symbol display result. Therefore, these games will be described below mainly with reference to the above-described symbol variation setting example shown in FIG.

In the symbol variable display device D, at a certain time T1 after the power is turned on, the symbol drums 99 in the respective columns are disengaged on the respective lines 75a and 75b of the symbol display plate 73 on the front side and rotated to display the symbols. After stopping, the origin position is confirmed based on the position of the index 101 with respect to the detector 96 in each row. In this state, when a detection signal of the switch 56 is input to the winning determination unit 111 of the second control device C2 in response to the game ball entering the start winning tool 55, the random number setting unit 112 outputs a signal to the drum of each row. The data of the stop symbol (any of a miss, a miss, and a hit) is extracted and stored in the winning determination unit 111. Then, the motor 93 and the symbol drum 9 in each row are
As the rotation fluctuation condition of No. 9, in the case of deviation, the fluctuation time T
2, T5 and T6 are determined, and in the case of out-of-reach and hit, the fluctuation time T2, T5, T7 or T8 is determined. Note that when a winning is made, a sound effect A is generated from the speaker 46.

Then, based on the random number data, the motors 93 and the design drums 99 in each row start changing in the middle row with a delay of T3 time from the start of the change in the left row under the set changing time condition. The right column starts to fluctuate with a delay of T4 time. At the start of each change, the speed is gradually changed while the speed is temporarily increased. Next, after the symbol stop decision input by the random number data is performed during the high-speed change,
Under the change of the symbol matching corresponding to any of "miss, reach, hit", the terminal enters the final stage in the order of the left row, the right row, and the middle row, and is stopped while being temporarily decelerated from a high speed. In this fluctuation process, each counter unit 114 in the second control device C2 converts the position of the index 101 with respect to the detector 96 in each column into a counter value “0 to 15” based on 12 symbols and one symbol. Detector 9
Each time the index 101 matches 6, a point “0” is set as the “0” point, and the counter value “0 to 1”
5 "is reset. From the start to the end of the fluctuation, the sound effect B is generated from the speaker 46, and the flashing effect light a is generated from the lamps 78, 79, and 97, respectively.

The above-mentioned symbol fluctuation stop will be described in more detail. First, in the case where the random number data is "out of range",
On the premise that the drums 99 in each row are fluctuated and stopped based on the fluctuating times T2, T5 and T6, different stop symbols are fixedly displayed on the respective lines 75a and 75b of the symbol display plate 73. At the time of this stop, the counter unit 114 sets the counter value “0 to 1” based on the position of the index 101 with respect to the detector 96 in each row.
5 ", and transmits the data to the corresponding symbol detecting unit 115. Then, each symbol detecting unit 115 detects each stop symbol based on the individual count data, and transmits the information to the winning. This is transmitted to the determination unit 111. Finally, in the winning determination unit 111, “missing” of the random number data stored at the time of the start input is compared with “missing” of the symbol data from each symbol detecting unit 115, and each line 75 a , 75b, the combination of the fixed display symbols is determined to be "out". At the time of the “disengagement”, the sound effect C is temporarily generated from the speaker 46 when each drum is stopped, but the sound effect B and the effect light a
Is occurring.

When the random number data is "out of reach", the symbol drums 99 in each row are set to the fluctuation times T2, T
5, the lines 75a, 75a,
The same stop symbols in the left and right columns and the different stop symbols in the middle row are fixedly displayed on 75b. Then, at the time of this stop, the detectors 9 in each row are operated in the same manner as described above.
Based on the position of the index 101 with respect to No. 6, the count detection data from the counter unit 114 and the stop symbol detection information from each symbol detection unit 115 are obtained by the winning determination unit 111
The winning determination unit 111 compares the random data stored at the time of the start input with “reach out of reach” and the symbol data “reach out of reach”, and checks each line 75
For the combination of symbols on a and 75b, "Reach out of reach"
Is determined. At the time of the "off-reach" condition, when the left-row drum is stopped, the sound effect C and the effect light a are generated. Thereafter, N symbols (12 pulses.times.N) before the right-row drum stop. , A sound effect D (also referred to as a reach sound) is generated from the speaker 46 and the effect light blinks until the right and middle row drums stop.
(Also called reach blinking). Therefore, the player can know that the reach state is set before the reach state actually appears on the symbol variable display device D, and can enjoy a sense of expectation from an early stage. In addition, since the reach sound and the reach blinking are driven at least after the symbol drum in the left row is stopped, it is not too early in view of the original purpose of the notification of the reach state, and confusion is given to the player. Nothing.

Further, when the random number data is "hit", the symbol display plate 7 is provided on the assumption that the symbol drums 99 in each row are stopped and stopped in the same manner as in the case of "missing the reach" described above.
On each of the lines 75a and 75b, the same type of stop symbols in the left, right, and middle rows are sequentially fixedly displayed. Then, at the time of this stop, the detectors 9 in each row are operated in the same manner as described above.
The count detection data from each counter unit 114 and the stop symbol detection information from each symbol detection unit 115 are transmitted to the prize determining unit 111 based on the position of the index 101 with respect to No. 6, and the random number stored at the time of starting input in the prize determining unit 111 The "hit" of the data is compared with the "hit" of the symbol data, and the "hit" is determined for the combination of symbols on each of the lines 75a and 75b. At the time of the "hit", the sound effect C and the blinking effect light a are generated when the left-row drum is stopped. Until the row drum and the middle drum stop, the sound effect D is generated from the speaker 46 and the lamps 78, 79, 9
The effect light 7 is also changed to the blinking effect light b. Further, when the middle row drum stops, a sound effect E (also called a big hit sound) and a flashing effect light c (also called a big hit flashing) are generated. In addition, the symbol drums in the left and right rows are rotated in the front-rear direction a plurality of times in accordance with the sound effect E and the flashing effect light c, thereby notifying that the special game state has been achieved.

During the above-described symbol change, up to four input signals of the game balls that have entered the starting prize-winning tool 55 are stored and retained in the second control device C2 at the maximum, and at the end of the symbol change (all At a predetermined point in time after the stop of the drum), the above-mentioned symbol change is performed by using the memory hold inputs one by one.

After the above-described symbol change stop, a "big hit" is displayed on any one of the lines 75a and 75b of the symbol display plate 73 by one of the symbol combinations illustrated in FIG. In response to this, a special game condition is established, and an opening operation condition is given to the electric winning device 57. In the electric winning device 57, in a normal initial stage, the electromagnetic solenoid 61 is maintained in a state before operation by stopping the electromagnetic solenoid 61 and closing the opening / closing member 60 with respect to the winning region 59. And, under this, as the opening operation condition,
Based on the drive output generated from the second control device C2,
As the electromagnetic solenoid 61 is energized and energized for a set time, the operation of the opening / closing member 60 is changed so that the prize area 59 is formed.
To release. As a result, many game balls are easily received by the opening / closing member 60 and enter the prize area 59 as a safe ball, are detected by the inner count switch 62 and the V switch 63 to pass through, and are then discharged to the back side. The ball is detected and discharged one by one by the safe ball processing device 26 of 21. On the other hand, a predetermined number of prize balls are discharged by the operation of the prize ball discharge device 32 as described above.

As the opening operation of the electric winning device 57, the limiting condition of the energizing time of the electromagnetic solenoid 61 and the winning number (count number) of the game balls to the winning area 59 is set at each opening. The opening operation of this cycle ends when any of the limiting conditions is reached earlier, and in the opening state of this cycle, one of the safe balls is detected by the V switch 63, so that the next opening is performed. The continuation condition of the operation is satisfied, and up to 1
The opening operation can be performed up to six times, and the operation is completed.

The configuration and operation of the pachinko gaming machine P with a variable symbol display device according to the embodiment has been described above. In the above-described embodiment, the drum variable display device D is shown as the symbol variable display device D. For example, a symbol variable display device including a variable display member such as a 7-segment LED, a liquid crystal, a dot matrix LED, and a fluorescent tube display may be used. Further, although the pachinko gaming machine has been exemplified as the gaming machine, a so-called slot machine or an arrangement gaming machine may be used.
In the above-described embodiment, the notification of the reach state is made N symbols (for example, N = 2 to 4) before stopping the next symbol drum in the above-described embodiment, but after stopping the first symbol drum, the next symbol drum is stopped. Any time may be used until it stops.

[0039]

According to the present invention, among the three rows of rotary display type variable display members capable of variably displaying symbols of a plurality of types and a plurality of frames in a fixed display order, two rows of variable display members stopped in the preceding order. In the uniform display state (specifically, the reach display state) when there is a possibility that a predetermined symbol combination may be established in a state where the first variable display member is stopped, the first variable display member is stopped .
Since the symbol and the light are suitably notified at the time of the symbol of N frames before the stop display of the variable display member of No. 2 , the player can reach the reach state before the reach state actually appears on the symbol variable display device. And you can feel the expectations from an early stage. Further, since the notifying means is driven at least after the first variable display member stops, it is not too early in view of the original purpose of notifying the reach state, and confusion may be given to the player. Absent. In particular, in the present invention, a set symbol that is stopped and displayed for generating a sound or light notification condition with respect to a uniform display state (reach display state) of predetermined symbols of two rows of variable display members. Since it is based on the calculation of the number of frames (indexing), accurate control can be achieved with a simple software configuration.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a time chart showing an example of symbol variation control of a symbol variable display device.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control device for driving and controlling the symbol variable display device.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine to which the symbol variable display device is applied.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 5 is a front view of an electric winning device provided on a game board of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 6 is a front view of the symbol variable display device.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view of the symbol variable display device.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of the symbol variable display device.

FIG. 9 is a development view showing an example of a symbol row displayed on a symbol drum of the symbol variable display device.

FIG. 10 is a table showing a combination of symbols that can be a big hit.

[Explanation of symbols]

C2 second control board (notification drive control means) D symbol variable display device d symbol 46 speaker (notification means) 78 blinking display lamp (notification means) 79 blinking display lamp (notification means) 97 lamp (notification means) 99 design drum ( Variable display member)

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Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] In a variable display result of a plurality of types of symbols, it is possible to present a special game state which is advantageous to a player in response to a predetermined combination of symbols. In the gaming machine, three-row rotary display type variable display member (99) capable of variably displaying the pattern (d) of the plurality of types of plural frames in a predetermined display order is provided in parallel with a predetermined arrangement. The symbol variable display device (D) set to stop and then stop after changing the order, and the three variable display members (99) of the symbol variable display device (D) , the first of which is stopped in the leading order, informing means for informing to become Seiichi display state symbols comrades second two columns variable display member (99, 99) with possibility of establishing a combination of the predetermined symbol to the player ( and 46,78,79,97), said first, predetermined pattern comrades second two columns variable display member (99, 99) is an integer In the premise of becoming a display state, in the first
After stopping the display of the first variable display member (99), a second variable display member (99) of the stop display previous N frame of said notification means in symbol time of the next (46,78,79,97) And a notification drive control means (C ₂ ) for starting the drive. The display control means (C ₂ ) includes a first and a second two-row variable display member (99, 99) for notifying in advance of a predetermined symbol uniform display condition. A gaming machine with a variable design display device, characterized in that: