JP4132834B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of giving a specific game value in relation to a result of a variable display game of a variable display device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
There is provided a display control device for controlling a variable display game for variably displaying identification information (identification symbols) in a plurality of variable display areas of the variable display device, and a specific game value is given in relation to the result mode of the variable display game There is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) that is granted.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In such a variable display game, the display of the identification symbol itself does not change so much because the variable symbol such as scrolling is performed using numbers, characters, symbols, pictures and the like as the identification symbol.
[0004]
Therefore, when the identification symbol changes to the next symbol, it is difficult for the player to have a sense of expectation, and the display of the variable display cannot be denied, and it is difficult to obtain a high interest in the game.
[0005]
An object of the present invention is to provide a rich display of identification symbols and improve the fun of games.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  1st invention is provided with the display control means which controls the variation display game which carries out the variation display of the identification symbol in the some variation display area of a variation display means,StopIn a gaming machine capable of giving a specific game value in relation to the result mode, the identification symbol can be formed by a plurality of points and a plurality of lines,The identification symbol includes a plurality of identification symbols having the same number of points,The display control means includes point placement means for placing the plurality of points at predetermined positions, and line placement means for selectively placing lines between the plurality of points with respect to the placement by the point placement means,Finally, there is provided an arrangement state notifying means for displaying one point in the variable display area to be stopped and displaying the number of points of the identification symbol to be stopped and displayed in the variable display area in advance in the displayed point. The point placement means scatters the number of points displayed in the point from the points displayed by the placement status notice means to a predetermined position, and the line placement means stops in the variable display area. A line is arranged between the scattered points so as to be the identification symbol to be displayed.
[0007]
  The second invention isDisplay control means for controlling a variable display game that displays the identification symbols in a plurality of variable display areas of the variable display means, and can give a specific game value in relation to the stop result mode of the variable display game In the gaming machine, the identification symbol can be formed by a plurality of points and a plurality of lines, and the identification symbol includes a plurality of the identification symbols having the same number of lines, and the display control means determines the plurality of points as predetermined. Point placement means for placing at a position, line placement means for selectively placing lines between a plurality of points with respect to placement by the point placement means, and display of a plurality of points in a variable display area to be stopped and displayed at the end And an arrangement status notifying means for displaying in advance the number of lines of the identification symbol that are stopped and displayed in the variable display area above the plurality of displayed points. The point placement means scatters a plurality of points displayed by the placement status notice means to a predetermined position of each point, and the line placement means stops the identification displayed in the variable display area. The number of lines displayed in advance by the arrangement status notifying unit is arranged between the points that are scattered so as to be a symbol.
[0016]
【The invention's effect】
  In the first invention, a plurality of points are arranged at predetermined positions, and a line is selectively extended and arranged between these points to form (construct) an identification symbol. It is possible to produce richly expressive symbols and variations.Further, the notice symbols of the point arrangement information can be narrowed down to narrow down the appearing identification symbols, and the player's imagination can be used to play a game, which is rich in taste.
[0017]
  In the second invention,By arranging a plurality of points at a predetermined position and selectively extending and arranging lines between these points to form (construct) an identification symbol, a new and rich design expression can be created. Fluctuation can be expressed. Further, the notice information of the line arrangement information can be narrowed down, and the identification symbols that appear can be narrowed down, and the game can be played by using the imagination of the player.
[0022]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0023]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming board 1 of a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine).
[0024]
On the surface of the game board 1, an image display device (variable display device: variable display means) 4 is provided at the approximate center of the game area 3 surrounded by the guide rails 2, and a special variation as a special winning opening below the game area 3. A winning device 5 is provided.
[0025]
The image display device 4 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), a CRT (CRT), etc., and displays an image based on the progress of the game, such as a variable display game (combination game) that displays a plurality of identification symbols in a variable manner. .
[0026]
The special variable winning device 5 is in an open state (a state advantageous to the player) from a closed state where the ball is not received (a state disadvantageous to the player) by energizing the large winning opening solenoid 6 (see FIG. 2). ).
[0027]
Immediately above the special variable winning device 5, a starting port 7 having a normal variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory) 8 is provided, and a normal symbol starting gate 20 is provided at predetermined positions on the left and right sides thereof.
[0028]
The normal variation winning device 8 is converted so as to widen the entrance to the start port 7 by energizing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 10 (see FIG. 2).
[0029]
In each place of the game area 3, N (only four are shown in FIG. 1) general winning holes 11 are provided. An out port 12 is provided at the lowermost end of the game area 3.
[0030]
A game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a hitting ball launching device (not shown) toward the game area 3, and the launched game ball is rolled by a windmill or the like arranged at various locations in the game area 3. The surface of the game area 3 is flowed down while the rolling direction is changed by the guide member 13, and the starting port 7, the general winning port 11, the special variable winning device 5 are won or discharged from the out port 12.
[0031]
The winning at the start port 7 is detected by a special symbol start sensor 14 (see FIG. 2). The winning to the special variation winning device 5 is detected by the count sensor 15 and the continuation sensor 16 (see FIG. 2). Winnings to the N general winning ports 11 are detected by N winning sensors 17A to 17N (see FIG. 2) provided for the respective general winning ports 11. The passing of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate 20 is detected by a normal symbol start sensor 21 (see FIG. 2).
[0032]
The winning of the game ball to the start opening 7 is stored as a special symbol start memory, for example, up to a maximum of 8 times, and a special symbol memory display for displaying the number of the special symbol start memory on the upper part of the image display device 4 18 is provided.
[0033]
The passing of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate 20 is stored as a normal symbol start memory, for example, up to four times, and the normal symbol memory which displays the number of the normal symbol start memory on the right side of the special variable winning device 5 The display 22 is provided with a normal symbol display 23 made of LEDs or the like on the left side of the special variable winning device 5.
[0034]
When a game ball wins the start opening 7, the general winning opening 11, and the special variable winning device 5, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning device won is discharged from a payout unit (discharge device) (not shown) and supplied (not shown) It is supplied to a dish (a dish from which prize balls or rental balls are paid out to the player).
[0035]
A key point of the gaming machine is provided with a decorative light emitting device such as a decorative lamp or LED. The gaming machine is also provided with a sound output device (speaker).
[0036]
FIG. 2 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centered on the game control device 100.
[0037]
The game control device 100 is a main control device that comprehensively controls games, a CPU that controls game control, a ROM that stores invariant information for game control, and a RAM that is used as a work area during game control Is composed of a game microcomputer 101 having a built-in circuit, an input interface 102, an output interface 103, an oscillator 104, and the like.
[0038]
The gaming microcomputer 101 receives detection signals from various detection devices (special symbol start sensor 14, general winning opening sensors 17A to 17N, count sensor 15, continuation sensor 16, normal symbol start sensor 21) via the input interface 102. In response, various processes such as a jackpot lottery are performed. And, via the output interface 103, various control devices (display control device 150, discharge control device 200, decoration control device 250, sound control device 300), big prize opening solenoid 6, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 10, normal symbol display A command signal is transmitted to the device 23 and the like, and the game is comprehensively controlled.
[0039]
The discharge control device 200 controls the operation of the payout unit on the basis of a prize ball command signal from the game control device 100 or a ball rental request from a card ball rental unit (not shown) to cause the prize ball or the ball to be discharged. .
[0040]
The decoration control device 250 controls a decoration light emitting device such as a decoration lamp or LED based on a decoration command signal from the game control device 100, and also displays a special symbol memory display (special symbol hold LED) 18, a normal symbol memory. The display on the display 22 is controlled.
[0041]
The sound control device 300 controls sound effect output from the speaker. Communication from the game control device 100 to various subordinate control devices (display control device 150, discharge control device 200, decoration control device 250, sound control device 300) is unidirectional from the game control device 100 to the subordinate control device. Only communication is allowed.
[0042]
The display control device (display control means, point set means, point placement means, line placement means, placement status advance notice means, variable display state notice means) 150 controls display of 2D (2D) and 3D (3D) images. CPU 151, VDP (video display processor) 152, DRAM 153, 154, interface 155, PRGROM 156 storing programs and the like, image data (design data, moving image character data, background image data, texture data, etc.) A CGROM 157, an LCD interface 158 for driving liquid crystal, and the like are included.
[0043]
The CPU 151 executes the program stored in the PRGROM 156, and creates 2D image information (symbol display information, video character screen information, background screen information, etc.) based on a display command signal (command) from the game control device 100. Or coordinate calculation (geometry calculation) of 3D image information (design object, animation character object, background object) and the like, and stores these calculation results in the DRAM 153.
[0044]
The VDP 152 draws (renders) a 2D or 3D image based on the image information stored in the DRAM 153 and stores it in the DRAM 154 as a frame buffer. Then, the image of the DRAM 154 is sent to the LCD interface 158 at a predetermined timing (vertical synchronization, horizontal synchronization) and output to the image display device 4 made of liquid crystal.
[0045]
The drawing processing performed by the VDP 152 performs 2D and 3D point drawing, line drawing, triangle drawing, and polygon drawing. Furthermore, for 3D images, texture mapping (texturing), lighting processing, alpha blending, shading processing (glow shading, etc.) Then, hidden surface removal (Z buffer processing or the like) is performed, and the 3D object set by the CPU 151 is drawn on the DRAM 154 as a frame buffer.
[0046]
The interface 158 between the VDP 152 and the image display device 4 may be appropriately selected according to the type of the image display device. Here, liquid crystal is used for the image display device 4, but a display such as CRT, EL, or plasma is adopted. In this case, an interface 158 corresponding to these display devices may be used.
[0047]
The CGROM 157 stores 2D data such as identification symbols, backgrounds, and moving image characters used in the variable display game, 3D object data (polygon data), and texture data.
[0048]
In front of the interface 155, a buffer circuit 160, which is a signal transmission direction regulating means, is provided, and only signal input from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150 is allowed, and from the display control device 150 to the game control device 100. Signal output is prohibited.
[0049]
An example of the identification symbol is shown in FIG. The identification symbols are composed of numerals (for example, 0 to 9) and predetermined alphabets (F, P, etc.), and FIG. 3 shows the identification symbols [5], [9], and [2]. The identification symbol is formed by a plurality of points S (mark images) and a plurality of lines T (expandable lines). The point S functions as a point, a sign, or a symbol that connects the tip of the line T, and when displaying, the face S can express an expression, for example, by drawing eyes, a mouth, etc. in a circle. It is like that. The line T is displayed while being stretched or contracted, and has, for example, a spring-like display form and connects the points S. In addition, as long as the display form is an image that expands and contracts, for example, an antenna or rubber that expands or contracts may be used.
[0050]
Further, the identification symbol can be formed (constructed) step by step as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, for example.
[0051]
In the example of FIG. 4, the identification symbol is constructed in four stages. In the first stage, six points S (S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6) in the assembled state are displayed. Note that the collective display in a state where the final arrangement location is reduced at the stage of collective display also functions as a point disclosure means for informing the player in advance where the points move. In the second stage, after the first stage, the left points S1, S3, S5 and the right points S2, S4, S6 are moved apart, and the left points S1, S3, S5 and the right point S2, respectively. An expansion / contraction line T (T1, T2, T3) connecting between S4 and S6 appears. In the third stage, after the second stage, the upper points S1 and S2 are moved away from each other to a predetermined position, and the upper and lower points S1 and S2 and the middle points S3 and S4 are connected to each other. A line T (T4 and / or T5) appears. In the final fourth stage, after the third stage, the lower points S5 and S6 are moved to a predetermined position below, and a predetermined point between the lower points S5 and S6 and the middle points S3 and S4 is determined. An expansion / contraction line T (both or one of T6 and T7) connecting them appears.
[0052]
In the case of a numerical identification symbol, in the first stage, any one of the identification symbols of [2], [3], [5], [6], [8], [9], [0], the second stage In [5], [5], [6], [8], [9], any of the identification symbols of [2], [3], [5], [8], [9] ] If any of the identification symbols in the third stage is [2], [3] If any of the identification symbols is in the third stage, [5], [6] ] One of the identification symbols.
[0053]
That is, in the case of symbol formation (construction) in FIG. 4, the identification symbol is not known until the final fourth stage display, but as the stage proceeds, the range of identification symbols to be selected can be narrowed down. .
[0054]
In the example of FIG. 5, the identification symbol is constructed in three stages. In the first stage, six points S (S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6) are overlaid in three. indicate. In the second stage, after the first stage, the hidden point S (S2, S4, S6) is selectively exposed (may not be displayed). In the case of the upper row, the hidden point S cannot be displayed and the three overlapping points S are displayed as they are. In the case of the middle upper stage, one of the hidden points S (S2) is displayed adjacent to the upper left. In the case of the middle stage, two of the hidden points S (S2, S4) are displayed adjacent to the upper left and adjacent to the left middle. In the case of the middle lower stage, three of the hidden points S (S2, S4, S6) are displayed on the upper left side, the left middle side, and the lower left side. In the case of the lower stage, two of the hidden points S (S2, S4) are displayed adjacent to the upper right and adjacent to the middle right. In the final third stage, after the second stage, the point S is moved away to a predetermined position, and an expansion / contraction line T connecting the predetermined points S appears.
[0055]
In the first stage, it is not known which identification symbol will be used. However, when the process proceeds to the upper stage of the second stage, the identification pattern of [1] is changed to [7] when the process proceeds to the upper middle part of the second stage. When the identification symbol of [2] is advanced to the middle stage of the second stage, the identification symbol of [4] is formed, and when the middle stage of the second stage is advanced, [2], [3] , [5], [6], [8], [9], [0], and if the process proceeds to the lower stage of the second stage, which of [F], [P] Will come to form.
[0056]
That is, in the case of symbol formation (construction) in FIG. 5, the identification symbols are known in the upper stage, middle upper stage, and middle stage of the second stage, and any identification symbols are obtained in the middle stage of the second stage and the lower stage. The range can be narrowed down.
[0057]
The symbol formation (construction) of FIGS. 4 and 5 is performed in the variable display game, but may be performed in combination as described later (FIGS. 6C to 6E and FIGS. a) to (c)).
[0058]
Next, the control contents of the game control device 100 and the display control device 150 and the variable display game of the image display device 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. The variation display area in the image display device 4 has the left variation display area on the left side of the screen 4a, the right variation display area on the right side of the screen 4a, and the middle variation display area on the center of the screen 4a. The left symbol A (first stop symbol), the right variation display area identification symbol is the right symbol B (second stop symbol), and the middle variation display region identification symbol is the middle symbol C (third stop symbol).
[0059]
When a game ball is launched into the game area 3 and the game ball wins the start opening 7, a predetermined random number is extracted by the game control device 100 based on the win, and a lottery drawing of the variable display game is performed. A display command signal (command) for instructing variable display is transmitted from the control device 100 to the display control device 150, and the variations of the left, right, and middle symbols A, B, and C are started on the screen 4a of the image display device 4. The
[0060]
The left, right, and middle symbols A, B, and C start to change from the pre-game stop state as shown in FIG. 6 (a) as shown in FIG. 6 (b).
[0061]
In this case, the symbols A, B, and C are scrolled and changed from the upper side to the lower side of the screen 4a in the respective change display areas. Further, the point S of each of the symbols A, B, and C is an expression representing the pre-game stop state (for example, as shown in FIG. 6 (a)) when in the pre-game stop state as shown in FIG. 6 (a). When a change is started as shown in (b) of FIG. 6, the expression is changed to an expression representing the change (for example, an uneasy expression as shown in (b) of FIG. 6). .
[0062]
Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses, the fluctuations of the left symbol A, the right symbol B, and the middle symbol C are stopped (or temporarily stopped) sequentially (or simultaneously). For example, a symbol that has been stopped (or temporarily stopped) during the game can be distinguished from a final stop state that will be described later, for example, by moving only the eye of the point S to stop (or temporarily stop) during the game. It is expressed that
[0063]
And when the variation of the left symbol A and the right symbol B is stopped (or temporarily stopped), if these symbols A and B are not the same symbol but are a combination of loses, it becomes a loss and becomes a middle symbol. The change of C is stopped and the change display game is ended.
[0064]
On the other hand, when the fluctuation of the left symbol A and the right symbol B is stopped (or temporarily stopped), if these symbols A and B are the same symbol, the reach combination mode (the possibility of generating a jackpot combination) Reach state is generated.
[0065]
When the reach state is generated, a predetermined reach game is performed. In the reach game, the variation of the medium symbol C is performed at a very low speed, at a high speed, temporarily stopped, reversed, and various variations are performed.
[0066]
6 (c) to (e) and FIG. 7 (a), (b) or (a), (c) show an example of the variation of the middle symbol C in the reach game. Is formed (constructed), that is, symbol formation (construction) variation is performed to form (construct) the middle symbol C itself.
[0067]
In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 6C, the display is performed in a state where three points S are gathered in an upper and lower row in the middle of the middle fluctuation display region (a state where the six points S are overlapped in three). Is done. Each point S is displayed on a facial expression (for example, a facial expression with a mouth as shown in FIG. 6C) indicating that the game has progressed to reach game.
[0068]
At this stage, it is not known which symbol the middle symbol C forms.
[0069]
Next, for example, as shown in FIG. 6D, three hidden points S are displayed, and six points S adjacent to the left and right are displayed.
[0070]
In this case, the range of [2], [3], [5], [6], [8], [9], [0]) can be narrowed down to a certain extent as to which symbol C will form. It becomes like this. Therefore, if there is a jackpot combination symbol in the range (the same symbol as the left symbol A and the right symbol B: [5] in this case), the player can maintain his expectation.
[0071]
Next, for example, as shown in FIG. 6 (e), the left three points S and the right three points S are moved apart, and between the left three points S and the right three points S. Three expansion / contraction lines T connecting the two appear and are displayed. Each point S is displayed in a facial expression representing the development of the reach game (for example, a surprised expression with an open mouth as shown in FIG. 6E).
[0072]
In this case, it can be seen that the middle symbol C does not become the symbol [0] in the preceding stage.
[0073]
Next, as shown in FIG. 7A, for example, the upper two points S are moved to a predetermined upper position, and the upper left point S and the middle left point S are connected. An expansion / contraction line T appears and is displayed.
[0074]
In this case, if the expansion / contraction line T is connected between the upper and middle left points S, the middle symbol C becomes either the jackpot combination [5] or [6], and the player's expectation is great. Become.
[0075]
After that, the lower two points S are moved to a predetermined position below, and an expansion / contraction line T connecting the predetermined points between the two lower points S and the two middle points S appears. ,Is displayed.
[0076]
When this reach game is lost, for example, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), the lower and middle points S are connected by expansion / contraction lines T, and the middle symbol C is the left symbol A, right It is formed and stopped in a pattern that is different from the pattern B (reach symbol), and then the symbols A, B, and C are confirmed and stopped as shown in FIG. 7D, and the variable display game is ended. .
[0077]
The points S of the symbols A, B, and C in the fixed stop state are displayed on a smiling expression as shown in FIG.
[0078]
On the other hand, if this reach game is a big hit, that is, if the result of the big hit lottery mentioned above is a big hit, for example, as shown in FIG. The middle symbol C is formed into the same jackpot symbol as the left symbol A and the right symbol B (reach symbol), is stopped, the jackpot is confirmed, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. Whether or not the big hit is a specific big hit is re-varied (total rotation fluctuation or the like), and finally the fluctuations of the symbols A, B, and C are finally stopped as shown in FIG.
[0079]
During the re-variation, the points S of the symbols A, B, and C are displayed so as to indicate that they are re-changing, for example, as shown in (e) of FIG. The points S of A, B, and C are displayed in a smiling expression as shown in FIG.
[0080]
In this example, an example in which the symbol formation (construction) variation is performed once is shown, but it may be performed a plurality of times. Moreover, although the example which performs combining the symbol formation (construction) of previous FIG. 4, FIG. 5 was shown, these symbol formation (construction) fluctuation | variation can also be performed selectively.
[0081]
Note that the expansion / contraction line T may appear at the same time as the point S starts the separation operation, after the separation operation, or at a timing in the middle thereof. Further, the points S may be connected by extending like a spring.
[0082]
Then, when the jackpot is reached, a jackpot game is generated, and a special game in which the special variable winning device 5 is opened for a predetermined period is performed. This special game is executed with a predetermined number (for example, ten) of game balls to be awarded to the special variable winning device 5 or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) as one unit (one round). A predetermined round (for example, 16 rounds) is repeated on the condition that a winning in a continuous winning opening is detected (detection of a winning ball by the continuation sensor 16). When a jackpot game occurs, a display command signal (command) for commanding display of the jackpot game is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150 such as a jackpot fanfare display, round number display, jackpot effect display, etc. The jackpot game is displayed on the screen 4a of the image display device 4.
[0083]
In this case, if the jackpot is a specific jackpot, a specific gaming state is generated after the jackpot game, and the probability of the next jackpot occurrence is set to a high probability (probability change), or an image is displayed based on a winning at the starting port 7 of the game ball The variation display time of the variation display game of the device 4 is shortened (short time).
[0084]
If there is a special symbol start memory when the variable display game is finished (when lost) or the jackpot game is finished, a new variable display game is repeated based on the special symbol start memory.
[0085]
When the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 20, a random number related to the normal symbol is extracted based on the passing or normal symbol start memory, and if the random number is correct, the normal symbol display 23 is hit and displayed. The normal variation winning device 8 at the mouth 7 is expanded for a predetermined time, and the winning at the starting port 7 is facilitated.
[0086]
In addition, although the random number was acquired by the game ball winning etc. to the starting opening 7, the result of the variable display game was derived | led-out corresponding to this random number, and the example which gives a jackpot after that was described, the display result of the image display apparatus 4 was described. And a jackpot may be given based on the determination result.
[0087]
In this way, a variable display game is performed, and a plurality of points S are arranged at a predetermined position from a state in which the points S are gathered, and an expansion / contraction line T is selectively arranged between these points S to form an identification symbol ( Construction), a new symbol expression and fluctuation expression can be performed.
[0088]
In addition, since the plurality of points S and the expansion / contraction lines T are arranged step by step, the player is expected to have an unexpectedness and which identification symbol will be formed.
[0089]
In particular, at the time of reaching whether or not a jackpot combination symbol will come out, as the stage progresses, it can give the player high expectations as to which identification symbol it will become, and gain high interest in the variable display game Can do.
[0090]
Further, since the point S forming the identification symbol is changed during a normal fluctuation (scroll fluctuation), a stop (or temporary stop) state during the game, a final stop state, etc., for example, a stop (or temporary stop) during the game ) To allow the player to recognize that it is in a stopped (or temporarily stopped) state during a game without losing the discriminability of the identification symbol in the state (which may change again) by shaking fluctuations etc. In addition, when the identification symbol is confirmed and stopped, the player can appropriately recognize it. You may make it distinguish these fluctuation | variation display states by changing the color, shape, etc. of the point S. FIG.
[0091]
Further, the effect expression of the point S enhances the interest of the variable display game, and various effects can be produced by the appearance of many points S.
[0092]
In this example, the symbol formation (construction) variation is performed as a reach game, but it may be performed in a re-variable game during normal variation or whether or not the jackpot is a specific jackpot.
[0093]
8 and 9 show the second and third embodiments of the present invention. These are the notices of the number of points S to be displayed in the formation (construction) variation of the symbols. In addition, the pattern formation (construction) mode is also changed.
[0094]
In FIG. 8, the identification symbol is constructed in two stages. In the first stage, one point S is displayed, and the number of points S that finally appear in the point S is displayed in advance. In the subsequent second stage, the number of points S that are displayed in advance in the first stage are scattered to a predetermined position, and an expansion / contraction line T connecting the predetermined points S appears.
[0095]
In FIG. 9, the identification symbol is constructed in a predetermined number of stages. In the first stage, one point S is displayed and the number of points S that finally appear in the point S is displayed in advance. . From the second stage to the last previous stage, the number of points S of the first stage is divided and increased step by step up to the number displayed in advance. In the final stage (fifth stage in the figure), the point S is moved away to a predetermined position, and an expansion / contraction line T connecting the predetermined points S is made to appear.
[0096]
Accordingly, when the notice display number of the point S is “3”, the identification symbol of [1] is “4”, the identification symbol of [7] is “5”, [4] or [F] , [P] If the identification symbol is “6”, one of the identification symbols [2], [3], [5], [6], [8], [9], [0] is formed To come.
[0097]
Thus, if the point arrangement status (number of points) is notified in advance, the symbols that appear can be narrowed down, and the player's imagination can be used to play a game, which is rich in taste.
[0098]
Of course, these can be combined with those shown in FIGS.
[0099]
10 and 11 show the fourth and fifth embodiments of the present invention. These are designed to give notice of the number of expansion / contraction lines T that appear in the pattern formation (construction) variation.
[0100]
In the case of FIG. 10, in the state where a plurality of points S are gathered, the number of the expansion / contraction lines T is finally displayed in advance on the upper portion thereof. After the notice display, the point S is moved away or scattered to a predetermined position, and the number of extension lines T displayed in advance is displayed and displayed so as to connect the predetermined points S.
[0101]
In the state of FIG. 11, in a state where a plurality of points S are gathered, the number of the stretchable lines T connected to the point S is displayed in advance in each point S. Then, after this notice display, the point S is moved away or scattered to a predetermined position, and the number of extension lines T indicated in advance notice appears and is displayed so as to connect the corresponding points S. As shown in FIG. 11, when the number of notices displayed at the point S1 is “2” and the number of notices displayed at the point S2 is “1”, the extension line connecting the points S1 and S2 and between the points S1 and S3. T appears. When the number of notices displayed at point S5 is “1” and the number of notices displayed at point S6 is “2”, an expansion / contraction line T appears between point S5 and point S6 and between point S6 and point S4. To do. The example of FIG. 11 comes to form the identification symbol [5].
[0102]
In this way, if the advancement / notification of the expansion / contraction line arrangement (number of expansion / contraction lines) is notified, it is possible to narrow down the symbols that appear, and the player's imagination can be used to play a game, which is rich in taste.
[0103]
Of course, these can be combined with those shown in FIGS. 4, 5, 8, and 9.
[0104]
FIG. 12 shows a sixth embodiment of the present invention. This is to notify the expansion / contraction line T that can be arranged corresponding to the point S after the plurality of points S are arranged at a predetermined position in the variation of the symbol formation (construction).
[0105]
When a plurality of points S are arranged at a predetermined position through a predetermined stage, in the next stage (the third stage in the figure), the tip of the expandable line T that can be arranged from the point S (several points S) is made to face. In this case, the ends of the plurality of expansion / contraction lines T may be faced with a time difference. Moreover, you may hide the tip once faced.
[0106]
Thereafter, in the next stage (the fourth stage in the figure), a plurality of expansion / contraction lines T facing the tip are respectively extended and connected to corresponding points S. In this case, the plurality of expansion / contraction lines T may be extended with a time difference. Further, the expansion / contraction line T once connected to the point S may be returned.
[0107]
Then, in the final stage (fifth stage in the figure), a predetermined identification symbol is formed ([2] in the figure). In this case, symbols that can be expressed in order by the appearance of the stretchable line T may be displayed.
[0108]
In this way, when the tip of the expansion / contraction line T is faced from the point S (several points S) and the expansion / contraction line T that can be arranged corresponding to the point S is notified, an expressive production can be performed, Interest is increased.
[0109]
In this case, a white line outline may be displayed between the points S to notify the line, and the entity may be displayed when the line is formed.
[0110]
This line notification may be performed in combination with the notice display of the expansion / contraction line T shown in FIGS. Of course, it can be combined with those shown in FIGS.
[0111]
In the embodiment, an example in which the first type pachinko gaming machine is applied as a gaming machine is shown, but the present invention can also be applied to a third type pachinko gaming machine and other gaming machines such as a pachislot machine and an arrangement ball.
[0112]
Moreover, it should be thought that embodiment disclosed this time is an illustration and restrictive at no points. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control system.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display example of identification symbols.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a display example of symbol formation (construction).
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display example of symbol formation (construction).
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display example of a variable display game.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a variable display game;
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a display example of symbol formation (construction) according to the second embodiment;
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a display example of symbol formation (construction) according to the third embodiment;
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a display example of symbol formation (construction) according to the fourth embodiment;
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a display example of symbol formation (construction) according to the fifth embodiment;
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a display example of symbol formation (construction) according to the sixth embodiment;
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Game board
4 Image display device
4a Display screen
5 Special variable prize-winning equipment
7 Starting port
14 Special design start sensor
18 Special symbol memory display
100 game control device
150 Display control device

Claims (2)

Display control means for controlling a variable display game for variably displaying identification symbols in a plurality of variable display areas of the variable display means, and a specific game value can be given in relation to the stop result mode of the variable display game In gaming machines,
The identification symbol can be formed by a plurality of points and a plurality of lines,
The identification symbol includes a plurality of identification symbols having the same number of points,
The display control means includes
Point arrangement means for arranging the plurality of points at predetermined positions;
Line placement means for selectively placing lines between a plurality of points with respect to placement by the point placement means;
Finally, there is provided an arrangement state notifying means for displaying one point in the variable display area to be stopped and displaying the number of points of the identification symbol to be stopped and displayed in the variable display area in advance in the displayed point. ,
The point arrangement means, from the points displayed by the arrangement status notice means, the number of points displayed in advance in the point is scattered to a predetermined position,
The gaming machine characterized in that the line arrangement means arranges a line between the scattered points so as to be the identification symbol stopped and displayed in the variable display area . Display control means for controlling a variable display game for variably displaying identification symbols in a plurality of variable display areas of the variable display means, and a specific game value can be given in relation to the stop result mode of the variable display game In gaming machines,
  The identification symbol can be formed by a plurality of points and a plurality of lines,
  The identification symbol includes a plurality of identification symbols having the same number of lines,
  The display control means includes
  Point arrangement means for arranging the plurality of points at predetermined positions;
  Line placement means for selectively placing lines between a plurality of points with respect to placement by the point placement means;
  Finally, a plurality of points are displayed in the variable display area to be stopped and displayed, and the number of lines of the identification symbol to be stopped and displayed in the variable display area is displayed in advance on the upper part of the displayed plurality of points. And comprising
  The point placement means scatters a plurality of points displayed by the placement status notice means to a predetermined position of each point,
  The line arrangement means arranges the number of lines displayed in advance by the arrangement status notice means between the points where the splashes are displayed so that the identification symbol stopped and displayed in the variable display area. A gaming machine.

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