JP4256616B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Technical field to which the invention belongs]
The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that performs a variable display game in which symbols (identification information) are variably displayed on a display device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The game machine has a variable display game for variably displaying a plurality of identification information including specific identification information (special symbols) on a variable display device including a liquid crystal display or the like in accordance with a winning of a game ball launched into the game area. There are those that give a specific game value such as causing a special game state in connection with the display result being in a specific mode.
[0003]
In such a game machine variable display game, various variable display modes have been proposed to improve the interest of the variable display game. Among them, the advanced reach has gained popularity among players as a variable display of reach. This advanced reach means that development points for variable display are prepared for each key point in the variable display process, and the expectation of jackpot increases as the variable display continues at each development point.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the above-described conventional gaming machines, it is difficult to enjoy the variable display with a sense of expectation because it is difficult to predict the previous development due to the diversification of the variable display mode. For example, in a change display that develops in many stages, the change ends in an initial stage in many cases other than winning. As a result, it is impossible to grasp the whole image of the variable display, and it is not possible to know where the player may have a sense of expectation. That is, since it is not known how far the variable display will develop, if it is considered as the final variable display pattern, it may be the previous variable display pattern.
[0005]
The present invention provides a gaming machine that is capable of predicting the development of a variable display by showing the player the route until the result mode of the variable display is derived, before the variable display, thereby improving the interest in the game. For the purpose.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The first invention provides a plurality of types of identification information in the variable display area of the variable display device.ofFluctuation displayTheDisplay control means for controlling the variable display game to be performed, and the display control means in a gaming machine capable of giving a specific game value when the variable display game derives a specific result modeBeforeRegardless of the result mode derived in the variable display game, a specific result mode can be derived in the reverse order of the variable display.From the end point of the variation display of the identification information to the start point of the variation display of the identification information,A process display means for displaying a process of variable display including the specific result mode;The process display means can selectively execute whether to display the process according to a random number, and the display control meansWhen a specific result mode is derived in the variable display game, after the process display by the process display means,From the starting point of the fluctuation display of identification information,Can derive specific outcome aspectsEnd point of variation display of the identification informationFirst of all, the variable display is performed using all the variable display procedures up toFluctuationAnd a display means, and when a specific result mode is not derived in the variable display game, after the process display by the process display means,From the starting point of the fluctuation display of identification information,Can derive specific outcome aspectsEnd point of variation display of the identification informationOf the procedure for displaying fluctuations untilOut of the starting point of the change display of the identification informationSecond, which uses only a part and displays a variationFluctuationAnd display means.
[0007]
  In the second invention, the identification information is set in a symbol object arranged in a virtual space set including a variable display area, and the display control means is configured to display from one symbol object to another symbol object.The change displayBy moving the viewpointdisplayBy moving the viewpoint in the opposite direction to the viewpoint movement in the variable displayThe process indicationIt is characterized by doing.
[0008]
The third invention is characterized in that the process display to the change display are performed only by viewpoint movement without viewpoint switching.
[0019]
Operation and effect of the invention
  In the first invention, a plurality of types of identification information are displayed in the variable display area of the variable display device.ofFluctuation displayTheDisplay control means for controlling the variable display game to be performed, and the display control means in a gaming machine capable of giving a specific game value when the variable display game derives a specific result modeBeforeRegardless of the result mode derived in the variable display game, a specific result mode can be derived in the reverse order of the variable display.From the end point of the variation display of the identification information to the start point of the variation display of the identification information,A process display means for displaying a process of variable display including the specific result mode;The process display means can selectively execute whether to display the process according to a random number, and the display control meansWhen a specific result mode is derived in the variable display game, after the process display by the process display means,From the starting point of the fluctuation display of identification information,Can derive specific outcome aspectsEnd point of variation display of the identification informationFirst of all, the variable display is performed using all the variable display procedures up toFluctuationAnd a display means, and when a specific result mode is not derived in the variable display game, after the process display by the process display means,From the starting point of the fluctuation display of identification information,Can derive specific outcome aspectsEnd point of variation display of the identification informationOf the procedure for displaying fluctuations untilOut of the starting point of the change display of the identification informationSecond, which uses only a part and displays a variationFluctuationDisplay means, the change display process is displayed in advance, the change display is performed based on the displayed contents, and the point at which the player has a sense of expectation becomes clear. As a result, the game machine that plays for the first time can be played with a sense of expectation, the length of the variable display becomes clear, and the end point of the variable display becomes clear, so the remaining change to the end point is grasped It becomes easy to do.
[0020]
  In the second invention, the identification information is set in a symbol object arranged in a virtual space set including a variable display area, and the display control means is configured to display from one symbol object to another symbol object.The change displayBy moving the viewpointdisplayBy moving the viewpoint in the opposite direction to the viewpoint movement in the variable displayThe process indicationTherefore, the process display is particularly effective in the variable display by moving the viewpoint because the variable display mode is harder to understand than the normal scroll-type variable display. In addition, since the target of the result of the fluctuation display becomes clear, it becomes easy to grasp the remaining fluctuation up to the target.
[0021]
In the third aspect of the invention, since the process display to the change display is performed only by the viewpoint movement without changing the viewpoint, the player can easily understand the process display by associating the process display with the change display.
[0027]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0028]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming board 1 of a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0029]
A game area 3 surrounded by the guide rails 2 is formed on the surface of the game board 1, and the game area 3 includes a variable display device (special symbol display device) 4, a special variable prize-winning device 5, and each prize opening 11 a to 11 a. 11d, the start port 7, the normal symbol display 23, the normal variation winning device 8 and the like are arranged. A variation display device 4 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area 3, and a special variation winning device 5 that functions as a big prize opening is disposed below the game region 3.
[0030]
The display unit of the variable display device 4 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), a CRT (CRT), or the like. A plurality of variable display areas are provided in the display screen portion (display area), and identification information (design) is displayed in each variable display area. That is, in the variable display areas provided on the left, middle, and right, symbols (for example, numbers from “0” to “9”) assigned as identification information are displayed in a variable manner, and a variable display game is played. In addition, an image based on the progress of the game is displayed on the display screen.
[0031]
In the specific display example of the present embodiment to be described later, the symbol is provided with a discriminating numerical identification element and an identification information decoration element such as a character. This identification element and the identification information A pair of decorative elements constitutes identification information.
[0032]
Above the special variable winning device 5, a starting port 7 having a normal variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory) 8 is disposed, and a normal symbol starting gate 20 is disposed at a predetermined position on the left and right of the game area 3. .
[0033]
A game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a hitting ball launcher (not shown) toward the game area 3, and the launched game balls are windmills or the like arranged at various locations in the game area 3. The surface of the game area 3 flows down while the rolling direction is changed by the rolling guide member 13 and wins the starting port 7, the general winning ports 11 a to 11 d, the special variable winning device 5, or is discharged from the out port 12. The winning of the game ball to the N general winning ports 11a to 11d is detected by N winning sensors 17A to 17N (see FIG. 2) provided for each general winning port.
[0034]
When a game ball wins the start opening 7, the general winning openings 11 a to 11 d, and the special variable prize winning device 5, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning device is discharged from the discharging device (not shown), It is supplied to a supply tray provided on the lower front surface of the gaming machine (a tray on which prize balls or rental balls are paid out to the player).
[0035]
When there is a winning game ball at the start port 7, the variation display device 4 starts a variation display game in which the symbols composed of the identification elements (numerals) described above are sequentially displayed, and an image relating to the variation display game is displayed. The When a winning at the start port 7 is made at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the special symbol random number counter value at the time of winning detection is a winning value), a big hit state is obtained and three symbols are aligned. Stop at (big hit symbol). At this time, the special variable prize winning device 5 opens the big prize opening for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) by energizing the big prize solenoid 6 (see FIG. 2), and the player acquires a lot of game balls. can do. That is, the special variation winning device 5 is converted from a closed state (a state disadvantageous to the player) that does not accept the game ball to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) that easily accepts the game ball.
[0036]
The winning of the game ball to the start port 7 is detected by the special symbol start sensor 14. The passing timing of the game ball (specifically, the value of the special symbol random number counter provided in the game control device 100 at the time of winning detection) is a predetermined memory in the game control device 100 as a special symbol winning memory. In the area (special symbol random number storage area), a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four consecutive times) is stored as a limit. The number stored in the special symbol winning memory is displayed on the winning memory display 18 composed of four LEDs provided on the lower side of the variable display device 4. Note that the winning memory display 18 may not be configured by four LEDs, but may be configured to display numbers directly by a 7-segment LED or the like. Then, the game control device 100 plays a variable display game on the variable display device 4 based on the special symbol winning memory.
[0037]
The winning of the game ball to the special variation winning device 5 is detected by the count sensor 15 and the continuation sensor 16 (see FIG. 2).
[0038]
When there is a winning game ball at the normal symbol start gate 20, the normal symbol display 23 starts to display normal symbols (for example, symbols composed of single-digit numbers). When the winning to the normal symbol starting gate 20 is made at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the normal symbol random number counter value at the time of winning detection is a winning value), the winning state relating to the normal symbol is set, and the normal symbol is set. Stops at the winning symbol (hit number). At this time, the normal variation winning device 8 provided in front of the start port 7 is energized to the normal electric accessory solenoid 10 (see FIG. 2) to keep the entrance to the start port 7 for a predetermined time (for example, 0. 0). 5 seconds), and the possibility of winning the game ball at the start port 7 is increased.
[0039]
The passing of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate 20 is detected by the normal symbol start sensor 21. The passing timing of the game ball (specifically, the value at the time of passage detection of the normal symbol random number counter provided in the game control device 100) is a predetermined memory in the game control device 100 as the normal symbol winning memory. In the area (ordinary symbol random number storage area), a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four consecutive times) is stored as a limit. The stored number of the normal symbol winning memory is displayed on the normal symbol memory state display 22 composed of four LEDs provided on the right side of the special variable winning device 5. The game control device 100 performs a lottery on the normal symbols based on the normal symbol winning memory.
[0040]
At the lowest end of the game area 3, an out port 12 for discharging game balls is provided.
[0041]
A decoration light-emitting device such as a decoration lamp or LED is provided at a key point of the gaming machine. The gaming machine is provided with a sound output device (speaker).
[0042]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a part of the control system of the gaming machine 1 centered on the game control device 100.
[0043]
The game control device 100 is a main control device that controls the game in an integrated manner, 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 gaming microcomputer 101 with a built-in, an input interface 102, an output interface 103, an oscillator 104, and the like.
[0044]
The gaming microcomputer 101 includes various detection devices (general winning opening sensors 51.1 to 51.N, special symbol start sensor 52, normal symbol start sensor 53, continuation sensor 54, count sensor 55) via the input interface 102. In response to the detection signal from, various processes such as a big hit 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), normal symbol display 7, normal electric accessory solenoid 9A, big prize opening A command signal is transmitted to the solenoid 10A or the like to control the game in an integrated manner.
[0045]
The discharge control device 200 controls the operation of the payout unit based on the prize ball command signal from the game control device 100 and discharges the prize ball. Further, based on a ball rental request from a card ball rental unit (not shown), the operation of the payout unit is controlled to discharge the ball rental.
[0046]
Based on the decoration command signal from the game control device 100, the decoration control device 250 is a decoration light emitting device such as a decoration lamp or LED (decoration lamp in the center case, decoration lamp in the attacker, side lamp, side case lamp, The game frame decoration lamp, the notification lamp 31, etc.) are controlled, and the display of the special symbol start memory display 17 and the normal symbol start memory display 19 is controlled.
[0047]
The sound control device 300 controls the output of sound effects from the speakers.
[0048]
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. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input to the game control device 100 from the dependent control device side.
[0049]
A power supply device (not shown) of the gaming machine includes a backup power supply unit and a power failure monitoring circuit in addition to the power supply circuit. When the power failure monitoring circuit detects a predetermined voltage drop of the power supply device, the power failure monitoring circuit sequentially outputs a power failure detection signal and a reset signal to the game control device 100 and the like. When the game control device 100 receives a power failure detection signal, the game control device 100 performs a predetermined power failure process, and when it receives a reset signal, stops the operation of the CPU. The backup power supply unit supplies backup power to the RAM of the game control device 100 or the like to back up game data (including game information, game control information: variable display game information) and the like.
[0050]
The display control device 150 performs display control of two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) images, and functions as display control means. The display control device 150 includes a CPU 151, a VDP (Video Display Processor that functions as a 3D image rendering means) 152, RAMs 153 and 154, an interface 155, a ROM 156 that stores programs, image data (symbol data, background image data, moving image characters). Data, texture data, etc.) and a LCD interface 158 for driving liquid crystal. Of these components, the CPU 151 and the VDP 152 mainly function as process display means, fluctuation display means, and procedure information selection means.
[0051]
The CPU 151 executes a program stored in the PRGROM 156 and creates 2D screen information (symbol display information, background screen information, video character screen information, etc.) based on a display control command signal from the game control device 100, A coordinate calculation (geometry calculation) or the like of 3D image information is performed, and these calculation results are stored in the DRAM 153.
[0052]
Based on the image information stored in the DRAM 153, the VDP 152 draws a 2D or 3D image 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 the image data is output to the variable display device 8. A three-dimensional image is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen of the variable display device 8.
[0053]
The VDP 152 performs 2D and 3D point drawing, line drawing, triangle drawing, polygon drawing, and other drawing processing. Furthermore, for 3D images, texture mapping, alpha blending, shading processing (glow shading, etc.), hidden surface removal (Z buffer processing) Etc.) and the 3D object set by the CPU 151 is drawn on the DRAM 154 as a frame buffer.
[0054]
The interface 158 between the VDP 152 and the variable display device 8 may be appropriately selected according to the type of the variable display device. Here, liquid crystal is used for the variable display device 8, but a CRT, EL, plasma, or the like is used. When employing display elements, an interface corresponding to these display elements may be used.
[0055]
Also, the CGROM 157 stores 2D data, 3D object data, and texture data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc. used for the variable display game. In particular, the PRGROM 156 stores variation display procedure information including a variation display procedure for each variation display pattern, and variation process display procedure information including a procedure for displaying a variation display process. The variation display procedure information and variation process display procedure information are read from the PRGROM 156 by the display control command sent to the display control device 150 selected in this way, and these variation display procedure information and variation process display procedure information are converted into these variation display procedure information and variation process display procedure information. The based image is displayed on the variable display device 8.
[0056]
In front of the interface 155 that receives the display control command signal from the game control device 100, a buffer circuit 160 that 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. Thus, signal output from the display control device 150 to the game control device 100 is prohibited. When bidirectional communication is performed between the game control device 100 and the display control device 150, a bidirectional buffer can be used for the buffer circuit 160.
[0057]
The signal transmitted from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150 includes a stop control and a display control command for instructing a changing process. The display control device 150 selects an appearance symbol and a temporary stop symbol that are variably displayed in a variation display pattern corresponding to the random number extracted by the game control device 100 according to a display control command from the game control device 100, and Displayed on the display device 4. Finally, the jackpot symbol transmitted from the game control device 100 is derived and displayed as the main stop symbol.
[0058]
That is, in the present invention, the display control device 150 can selectively execute any one of a plurality of types of variable display procedures by the random number. The plurality of types of variable display procedures include a variable display procedure for displaying a variation display process including a specific result mode for deriving a state advantageous to the player, and then performing variable display of identification information in accordance with the process display. A variable display procedure for performing variable display of identification information without displaying the process of variable display is prepared as a selection target. Further, even when displaying a process, the variable display procedure for performing a variable display using all the processes displayed in the process display or only a part of the processes displayed in the process display (ie, display Among the displayed process displays, a variable display procedure for performing variable display is prepared as a selection target (so that the variable display is stopped halfway without reaching a specific result mode for deriving a state advantageous to the player).
[0059]
FIG. 3 is a state transition diagram of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The outline of the game will be described according to this state transition diagram. In the following description, the variable display area of the variable display game of the variable display device 4 will be described as the left, middle, and right variable display areas.
[0060]
First, at the beginning of the game (or before the game is started), the customer is in a waiting state, and a display control command signal for instructing the display of the customer waiting screen is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150 and changed. On the display screen of the display device 8, a customer waiting screen that is a moving image or a still image is displayed.
[0061]
Then, when the game ball launched into the game area 3 wins the start opening 7, a predetermined random number is extracted by the game control device 100, a lottery drawing of the variable display game is performed, and the win is stored as a special symbol start memory. Is remembered as Then, a display command signal for instructing the variable display is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150, and the variable display of a plurality of symbols is started in the left, middle and right variable display areas of the screen of the variable display device 4. The
[0062]
When a predetermined time elapses after the start of the fluctuation display, the fluctuation display temporarily stops in the order of left, right, and middle. This temporary stop state is a state in which the final stop symbol is not determined as a substantially stop state in which the player can recognize the symbol. Specifically, in addition to slightly changing the symbol at the stop position, modes such as rotating the symbol, scaling the symbol, changing the symbol color, changing the symbol shape, etc. There is.
[0063]
When a reach state (for example, a state in which the left symbol and the right symbol may generate a jackpot combination) occurs in the process of variable display, a predetermined reach game is performed. In this reach game, for example, the inside symbols are displayed in a variably displayed state at a very low speed, variably displayed at a high speed, or the variably displayed state is reversed. In addition, background display and character display in accordance with the reach game are performed.
[0064]
If the winning symbol lottery result is a big hit, the left, middle and right symbols are finally stopped in a predetermined combination of big hits, and a big hit is generated.
[0065]
When this jackpot occurs, a special game (a jackpot game) is performed in which the special variable winning device 5 is opened for a predetermined period. This special game is executed with a predetermined number (for example, 10) 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). 5 is repeated on a condition (for example, 16 rounds) on the condition that a winning in the continuous winning opening 5 is detected (detection of a winning ball by the continuation sensor 16). When a big hit game is generated, a signal for instructing display related to the big hit game, such as a big hit fanfare display, a round number display, a big hit effect display, etc., is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150. A big hit game is displayed on the screen.
[0066]
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 variation state), or the fluctuation display of the fluctuation display game on the normal symbol display 23 Time is shortened (time reduction), and the player is in a more advantageous state.
[0067]
Then, if there is a special symbol start memory when the variable display game is finished (when lost) or when the big hit game is finished, a new variable display game is repeated based on the special symbol start memory. Further, when the variable display game is finished (when it is lost), if there is no special symbol start memory, it is returned to the customer waiting state.
[0068]
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 passage or the normal symbol start memory, and if the random number is hit, the normal symbol display 23 is hit and displayed. The normal variation winning device 8 at the starting port 7 is expanded for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and winning at the starting port 7 is facilitated.
[0069]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the variable display control in the process of reaching a big hit in the variable display of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[0070]
In the variation display control shown in the figure, when the random number for variation pattern determination is extracted in the game control device 100 and it is determined that the process display is performed before the variation display of the identification information based on the random number, This process is executed by the display control device 150. That is, when it is determined that the process display for displaying the process of the variable display of the identification information is performed, the variable display including the result mode for deriving the jackpot in addition to the variable display procedure information including the process of the variable display The fluctuation process display procedure information including the procedure for displaying the process is read from the storage unit (PRGROM 156), and the fluctuation display control shown in FIG. 4 is performed. Note that the fluctuation process display procedure information needs to be read before the fluctuation display control (FIG. 4). However, the fluctuation display procedure information may be read before the fluctuation display control. You may comprise so that it may read after starting.
[0071]
In the variable display control shown in FIG. 4, the effect display which displays the symbol used for the variable display is performed before the start of the variable display. Specifically, first, the symbol 3 that appears last in the process of variable display is displayed in the display area (S101). This symbol 3 is a symbol (a jackpot symbol) that can derive a jackpot state and give a specific game value to the player. Thereafter, the symbol 2 that appears before the symbol 3 in the process of the variable display is displayed in the display area (S102). Finally, the first symbol 1 that appears in the variable display is displayed in the display area (S103). Identification information is set for each symbol, and it can be understood in which order the identification information varies depending on the sequence in which the symbols appear.
[0072]
After that, the symbol variation display is started, and the variation display by symbol 1 (S104), the variation display by symbol 2 (S105), and the variation display by symbol 3 (S106).
[0073]
At this time, when the special symbol random number counter value at the time of detection of winning at the start port 7 is a winning value, the variable display proceeds from symbol 1 to symbol 2 to symbol 3 and finally three symbols are aligned. Stops at (hit symbol) and becomes a big hit state. However, when the special symbol random number counter value is a loss value, after the symbol 1 is displayed, the variable display is stopped at the symbol 1 and the loss state is entered. Or, after the display of variation from symbol 1 to symbol 2 progresses and symbol 2 is displayed, the variation display is stopped at symbol 2 and a loss state occurs. Or, the display of fluctuation proceeds from symbol 1 → symbol 2 → symbol 3, and after symbol 3 is displayed, the variation display is stopped at symbol 3, resulting in a lost state.
[0074]
That is, the fluctuation process display procedure information includes information such that symbols 3 to 1 are displayed in order to display the process of fluctuation display from symbol 1 to symbol 3 (the symbol from which the jackpot state can be derived). It is. On the other hand, in the variable display, if the process proceeds from symbol 1 to symbol 3 and stops at the jackpot symbol, the jackpot state is entered. In this case, all processes of the variable display are displayed in the variable display. On the other hand, when the variable display is completed without proceeding to the final symbol (symbol 3) in the variable display, the variable display is terminated using only a part of the processes displayed in the process of the variable display, and the jackpot state is derived. Never happen. In other words, the process display that is displayed based on the variable process display procedure information functions as a guidance display or an introduction display that displays the variable display contents in advance without deriving the result mode of the variable display game. The variable display displayed based on the information derives the result mode of the variable display game.
[0075]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart of another variation display control in the process of reaching a jackpot in variation display of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. In the variation display control shown in FIG. 5, unlike the variation display control shown in FIG. 4, the variation display of a plurality of variation display patterns is performed by one variation display. This variation display pattern is a variation display by a plurality of symbols (identification information), and the background, the variation pattern of the symbols (for example, the variation speed, the variation direction (vertical, horizontal, rotation, etc.), the variation rule (frame advance, The change display pattern is changed by changing the total rotation etc.)).
[0076]
There is a possibility of switching to the next variation display pattern for each variation display pattern, and if the condition set in advance for each variation pattern is satisfied, the variation display pattern is switched so that the next variation display pattern is switched. There may be. In addition, there is a possibility that a specific result mode may be derived for each variable display pattern, and if the specific result mode is unsuccessful, the variable display pattern is switched so as to switch to the next variable display pattern. It may be.
[0077]
The variation display control shown in this figure is similar to the variation display control shown in FIG. 4, in which a random number for variation pattern determination is extracted in the game control device 100, and a process display is performed before the variation display of the identification information based on the random number. This process is executed by the display control device 150 when it is determined that the process is performed. That is, when it is determined that the process display for displaying the process of the variable display of the identification information is performed, the variable display including the result mode for deriving the jackpot in addition to the variable display procedure information including the process of the variable display 5 is read out from the storage unit (PRGROM 156), and the variable display control shown in FIG. 5 is performed. Note that the fluctuation process display procedure information needs to be read before the fluctuation display control (FIG. 5), but the fluctuation display procedure information may be read before the fluctuation display control. You may comprise so that it may read after starting.
[0078]
In the variable display control shown in FIG. 5, an effect display for displaying a variable display pattern is performed before the start of the variable display. Specifically, first, the variation display pattern 3 before deriving the jackpot in the variation display process is displayed in the display area (S111). Thereafter, the variable display pattern 2 performed before the variable display pattern 3 is displayed in the display area (S112). Then, the first variable display pattern 1 is displayed in the display area (S113).
[0079]
Thereafter, according to the determined variation display pattern, variation display by variation display pattern 1 (S114), variation display by variation display pattern 2 (S115), and variation display by variation display pattern 3 (S116) are performed.
[0080]
At this time, if the special symbol random number counter value at the time of detection of winning at the start port 7 is a winning value, the variation display proceeds in the sequence of variation display pattern 1 → variable display pattern 2 → variable display pattern 3 and finally three. Stops in a state where two symbols are aligned (a jackpot symbol) and enters a jackpot state. However, when the special symbol random number counter value is a loss value, the variable display stops at the loss symbol after the variable display pattern 1. Alternatively, the fluctuation display proceeds as the fluctuation display pattern 1 → the fluctuation display pattern 2 and stops after the fluctuation display pattern 2. Alternatively, the fluctuation display pattern 1 → fluctuation display pattern 2 → fluctuation display pattern 3 and the fluctuating display proceed, and after the fluctuating display pattern 3, the display stops at the lost pattern.
[0081]
That is, in the variation process display procedure information, the variation display pattern 3 to the variation display pattern 1 are displayed in order to display the variation display process from the variation display pattern 1 to the variation display pattern 3 (the variation display pattern from which the jackpot state can be derived). Information that is displayed in order. On the other hand, in the variable display, if the display proceeds from the variable display pattern 1 to the variable display pattern 3 and stops at the jackpot symbol, the jackpot state is obtained. In this case, all processes of the variable display are displayed in the variable display. On the other hand, when the variable display is completed without proceeding to the final symbol (variable display pattern 3) in the variable display, the variable display is terminated using only a part of the process displayed in the process of the variable display, and the jackpot state is It is never derived.
[0082]
FIG. 6 is a timing chart of variation display accompanied by a process display for displaying a variation display pattern before the variation display in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[0083]
The effect display for displaying the variable display pattern is performed while the previous variable display is finished and the process proceeds to the next variable display. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, the display of the variation display pattern 3 that is performed last in the variation display, the display of the variation display pattern 2 that is performed before the variation display pattern 3, and the display of the variation display pattern 1 that is performed first. In this order, an outline of the variation display pattern is displayed in the display area, and a process display for introducing the variation display process is performed. Thereafter, the fluctuation display by the fluctuation display pattern 1, the fluctuation display by the fluctuation display pattern 2, and the fluctuation display by the fluctuation display pattern 3 are performed.
[0084]
This process display is performed in the reverse order of the original variable display order. Each variation display pattern is performed in a shorter time (for example, displaying only a part of the variation display or displaying at a large variation display speed) than the original variation display pattern.
[0085]
This process display guides (introduces) the variable display process so that the player can grasp the progress of the subsequent variable display, and displays the background and characters to guide the variable display process. However, only the name of the variation display pattern may be displayed to introduce the variation display process. In this process display, the design (identification information) may or may not be displayed without deriving the result mode of the variable display game.
[0086]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the fluctuation display in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[0087]
The right figure in FIG. 7 shows a virtual three-dimensional space in which a variable display is performed. In the figure, the asterisk represents the starting point of the movement of the character displayed with the variable display, and the circle in the figure is displayed with the variable display. It represents the end point of character movement. FIG. 7A shows a screen displayed in the display area when the viewpoint is in the position shown in the right figure a in the variable display.
[0088]
After the left symbol and the right symbol have been displayed for a predetermined period of time, they are temporarily stopped in a state where they are aligned with a specific symbol (for example, “7”) to reach a reach state. It is displayed in a reduced size. Then, after the middle symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, the character is displayed as shown in FIG. FIG. 7A shows a state in which the character is arranged at a predetermined position in the virtual three-dimensional space as seen from a preset viewpoint (camera angle) a as shown in the right figure. is there.
[0089]
The virtual three-dimensional space in the right diagram of FIG. 7 includes a block having identification information “3”, a pendulum having identification information “4”, and identification information “5” after the start point (star). A pendulum and a wall with identification information “6” are arranged as obstacles, and a stand with identification information “7” is arranged at the end point (circle). In this embodiment, one piece of identification information is arranged for one obstacle, but a plurality of pieces of identification information are arranged for one obstacle. You may comprise so that it may determine whether information has a meaning in a variable display.
[0090]
In addition, the difficulty level of obstacle capture is set according to which obstacle the identification information is associated with, and the combination of the identification information displayed during the variable display process and the obstacle. The degree may be notified to the player.
[0091]
A variation display pattern is formed by a process in which the character captures these obstacles and moves. The identification information displayed together with the character is sequentially switched, so that the middle symbols are variably displayed, and a variation display game is performed.
[0092]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a process display in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[0093]
The right figure in FIG. 8 shows a virtual three-dimensional space in which a variable display is performed. In the figure, the asterisk represents the starting point of the movement of the character displayed with the variable display, and the circle in the figure is displayed with the variable display. It represents the end point of character movement. FIGS. 8A to 8E show screens displayed in the display area when the viewpoint is at the positions shown in the left diagrams a to e in the process display.
[0094]
Since the process display is performed in the reverse order to the original variation display, the process display is performed from the end point where the character moves during the variation display toward the start point. That is, the specific result mode is configured such that the symbol (identification information “7” in the case shown in the figure) that is the target of the variable display is the last displayed identification information. The process is displayed in the reverse direction from the symbol. The process display is performed between the end point and the starting point of the variable display, and is configured to include the target point of the variable display between the starting point and the end point (including the starting point and the end point). Here, the target point is a point for deriving identification information having a high value for the player (for example, identification information constituting the jackpot). When the variable display is stopped at this point, the identification information having a high value for the player is obtained. For example, a jackpot is derived.
[0095]
FIG. 8A displays a table placed at the end point, that is, identification information “7” arranged on the table. When the viewpoint moves in the direction of the starting point and reaches the position b, the rising wall, that is, the identification information “6” arranged on the wall is displayed (FIG. 8B). When the viewpoint further moves in the direction of the starting point and reaches the position of c, the swinging pendulum, that is, identification information “5” arranged on the pendulum is displayed (FIG. 8C), and the viewpoint is d. When the position is reached, the swinging pendulum, that is, the identification information “4” arranged on the pendulum is displayed (FIG. 8D). When the viewpoint further moves in the direction of the starting point and reaches the position e, the falling block, that is, the identification information “3” arranged in the block is displayed (FIG. 8E). In this way, by moving the viewpoint from the end point toward the start point and showing the entire virtual three-dimensional space, the player knows how the identification information changes as the stage of variable display advances. be able to.
[0096]
The process display described above is performed in units of variable display patterns, but may be performed in units of symbols or in units of effect display switching (for example, units in which backgrounds, characters, etc. are switched).
[0097]
In the process display, the result form of the variable display is not derived. Therefore, in order to distinguish the process display from the original variable display, the variable display information in the variable display or the process display information in the process display is displayed on the display screen. To do. As described above, in the example described with reference to FIG. 8, the character is configured to be displayed on the display screen as the variable display information only during variable display. Thus, the process display that does not derive the result mode may be distinguished from the variation display that derives the result mode. It is desirable that the variable display information is always displayed during the variable display except during the process display.
[0098]
Then, after the viewpoint returns to the start point, the character moves from the start point toward the end point, and the viewpoint moves to start the variable display (see FIGS. 9 and 10).
[0099]
9 and 10 are diagrams showing an example of the variable display in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 shows a virtual three-dimensional space in which the variable display is performed. FIG. 9 shows a screen displayed in the display area when it is at each position (ag) shown in FIG.
[0100]
First, in the reach state in which the left and right symbols are reduced and displayed in the upper left and right directions of the display area, the middle symbol changes from the state where the character looks up the block having the middle symbol “3” when the reach state is derived. Is started (FIG. 10A). Then, the character passes under the block before the block falls (FIG. 10B).
[0101]
Then, the character that passes through the block and reaches the bridge on which the two pendulums are arranged passes through the swinging pendulum (FIG. 10C) and moves to the point where it reaches the jump base 440 (FIG. 10D). ). Then, the character climbs the rising wall (FIG. 10E), jumps out from the upper end of the wall (FIG. 10F), and aims at the end point of the movement.
[0102]
During this time, the viewpoint moves so as to follow the character, and the identification information “3”, “4”, “5”, which is arranged on the obstacle (falling block, swinging pendulum, rising wall) that the character captures, Fluctuation display is performed by projecting “6” as a middle symbol. For example, during a rush to an obstacle, it means a change display to the identification information corresponding to the obstacle, while during an obstacle capture, it means a temporary stop state of the identification information corresponding to the obstacle. When captured, the movement of the character (capture of the obstacle) and the variation display mode are associated with each other so that the variation display up to the identification information corresponding to the obstacle is confirmed.
[0103]
At this time, if the viewpoint is approached during the capture of the obstacle and the viewpoint is pulled when the obstacle is captured, the temporary stop state of the identification information during the capture of the obstacle and the movement to the next obstacle It becomes easy to imagine the change display to the identification information inside.
[0104]
The character jumping out from the upper end of the wall jumps onto the table on which the identification information “7” is arranged (FIG. 10 (g)), and meets the second character (female mouse), thereby identifying the identification information of the middle symbol. “7” is confirmed (FIG. 10H).
[0105]
As described above, since the process display and the change display are performed by the movement of the viewpoint in the virtual three-dimensional space, the process display to the change display can be performed only by the viewpoint movement without the viewpoint switching by one viewpoint. That is, since the viewpoint is one, the player can easily understand the process display by associating the process display with the change display. In addition, if a goal indication means (for example, a second character (female rat)) that clearly indicates identification information that is valuable to the player in the process display is provided, when the variable display proceeds to the final stage, the player can select which symbol combination. Can be easily understood.
[0106]
In addition, since a specific character (male mouse) is displayed in the process display, even if the display of the fluctuation display is difficult to be transmitted by the viewpoint movement, the progress of the fluctuation display is clarified by associating the fluctuation display by the viewpoint movement with the character display. Can be shown.
[0107]
In addition, since one piece of identification information is set for an obstacle as one symbol object, the variable display can be performed without misunderstanding even by the variable display by moving the viewpoint.
[0108]
In addition, if the display state of the symbol object is changed in relation to the reliability in the game, the process display also serves as a reliability notification, so the player has a sense of expectation in the displayed content. You will be able to see and you will not miss the process display.
[0109]
In addition, you may comprise so that the change display accompanying a process display may be performed only at the time of a re-change.
[0110]
The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined not by the above description of the invention but by the scope of the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of the claims.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a part of the control system of the gaming machine.
FIG. 3 is a state transition diagram of the gaming machine.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the same variable display process.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the same variable display process.
FIG. 6 is a timing chart of the variation display process.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a virtual three-dimensional space of the variable display game.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing an example of a process display display of the variable display game.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of variation display of the variation display game.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of variation display of the variation display game.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Game board
4 Fluctuation display device
5 Variable prize-winning equipment
7 Starting port
100 game control device
150 Display control device

Claims (3)

A display control means for controlling the variable display game variable display of a plurality of types of identification information to change the display area of the variable display device, a specific game value when the variable display game is derived a particular result aspects In game machines that can be granted,
The display control means includes
Regardless of the result mode derived in the variation display game, from the end point of the variation display of the identification information to the start point of the variation display of the identification information, which can derive a specific result mode in the reverse order of the variation display, A process display means for displaying a process of variable display including a specific result mode;
The process display means can selectively execute whether to display the process according to a random number,
The display control means includes
When a specific result mode is derived in the variable display game, after the process display by the process display means, the identification information variable display from which the specific result mode can be derived from the starting point of the variation display of the identification information First variation display means for performing variation display using all the steps of variation display up to the end point of
When a specific result mode is not derived in the variable display game, after the process display by the process display means, the variation display of the identification information from which the specific result mode can be derived from the starting point of the variation display of the identification information A game machine comprising: a second variation display means for performing a variation display by using only a part from the variation display start point of the identification information in the variation display procedure up to the end point . The identification information is set in a symbol object arranged in a virtual space set including a variable display area,
The display control means includes
The variable display from one design object to another symbol objects displayed by the viewpoint movement,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the process display is performed by a viewpoint movement in a direction opposite to the viewpoint movement in the variable display.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the process display to the variation display are performed only by viewpoint movement without viewpoint switching.

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