JP4323145B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player in relation to a result of a variable display game of a variable display device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a variable display game is displayed in which a variable display device displays a plurality of identification information (identification symbols) in a variable manner. ).
[0003]
Such a gaming machine acquires a random number by winning etc. at the start opening, and executes a variable display game including various effects according to the result of determining the random number. In addition, even if they are the same model, the winning frequency and timing at the start opening differ depending on the nail adjustment, etc., so the number of jackpot occurrences, the number of reach occurrences, the appearance of various reach patterns, etc. Every one is different.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the amusement hall, when a big hit or a special reach occurs in another game machine, particularly an adjacent game machine, the player can also make a big hit or special reach in the variable display game that he / she plays. However, because each gaming machine is controlled independently, a big hit etc. will occur even in a variable display game that you are playing just because a big hit etc. occurred in an adjacent gaming machine Not always. On the other hand, if a big hit or special reach etc. occurs in the adjacent game machine and a rich appearance is performed, but a scene where reach does not occur in the variable display game that you are playing continues, The expectation for etc. may be deflated.
[0005]
It is an object of the present invention to make it possible to produce effects related to gaming machines, to increase the expectation of a player's jackpot when a big jackpot or the like occurs in another gaming machine, and to improve interest.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The present invention relates to a game control means for controlling the progress of a game, and an effect control means for effect control including display control of a variable display game for variably displaying a plurality of identification information based on command information from the game control means. In the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player in relation to the result mode of the variable display game, the effect control means includes:,Based on command information from game control meansA main effect of determining a variation pattern of a variation display game in the game machine and causing a video character to appear in the game machine when the special game state occurs according to a result mode of the variation display gameMain production control means for performing,Transmitting means for transmitting control information indicating that the main effect has been performed in the game machine to the effect control means of another gaming machine, receiving means for receiving the control information from another gaming machine, and the reception Based on the control information received by the means, the subordinate effect that causes the video character to appear in the variable display game of the own game machine corresponding to the main effect that the video character appears in another game machine appearsSubordinate effect control means for performing,in frontThe subordinate production control meansTheAt the start of a variable display game on a gaming machineControl information has been received by the receiving means.In some cases, while the moving image character appears in the starting variable display game,TheDuring a variable display game on a gaming machineThe receiving meansWhen control information is received, it waits for the appearance of the animation character until the next variable display game in the game machine starts.In the subordinate effect performed on the own game machine, a video character appearing in the main effect of another game machine appears, and a message is displayed that expects the special game state to occur on the own game machine.It is characterized by that.
[0017]
【The invention's effect】
  According to the present invention, video characters appear on other gaming machines.When the main effect is performed, the dependent effect related to the main effect is performed in accordance with the start of the variable display game executed on the game machine. Therefore, if a special gaming state occurs in another gaming machine, it can give the player a sense of expectation that a special gaming state may also occur in the own gaming machine. Can be given.
[0027]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0028]
FIG. 1 is a layout diagram of an island facility 500 in a game hall (pachinko parlor).
[0029]
A predetermined number of gaming machines (pachinko gaming machines) 1 are arranged in each of the island facilities 500. At the corner of the island facility 500, a game ball counter 550 is installed.
[0030]
From each gaming machine 1 and the counter 550, to a management device (hall computer) 600 provided in the management room of the game hall via a communication line or the like, a start signal, a jackpot generation signal, The number of balls signal, the counting signal of the counter 550, and the like are transmitted, and the operating status of each gaming machine 1 and the number of balls to be exchanged are managed.
[0031]
FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board 2 of the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) 1.
[0032]
On the surface of the game board 2, there is an image display device (variable display device) 5 approximately at the center of the game area 4 surrounded by the guide rails 3, and a special variable prize device 6 as a big prize opening below the game area 4. Arranged.
[0033]
The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), a CRT (CRT), and the like, and an image based on the progress of the game, such as a variable display game (combination game) that displays a plurality of identification information (identification symbols) in a variable manner Is displayed.
[0034]
The special variable winning device 6 is in an open state (a state advantageous for the player) from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) that does not accept the ball, by energizing the large prize opening solenoid 7 (see FIG. 3). ).
[0035]
Immediately above the special variable winning device 6, a starting port 8 having a normal variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory) 9 is provided, and a normal symbol starting gate 20 is provided at predetermined positions on the left and right sides thereof.
[0036]
The normal variation winning device 9 is converted so as to widen the entrance to the start port 8 by energizing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 10 (see FIG. 3).
[0037]
In each place of the game area 4, N (only 4 are shown in FIG. 2) general winning ports 11 are provided. An out port 12 is provided at the lowermost end of the game area 4.
[0038]
A game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a not-shown hitting ball launching device toward the game area 4, and the launched game ball is rolled by a windmill or the like arranged at various locations in the game area 4. The surface of the game area 4 is flowed down while the rolling direction is changed by the guide member 13, and the starting port 8, the general winning port 11, the special variable winning device 6 are won or discharged from the out port 12.
[0039]
The winning at the start port 8 is detected by a special symbol start sensor 14 (see FIG. 3). The winning to the special variable winning device 6 is detected by the count sensor 15 and the continuation sensor 16 (see FIG. 3). Winnings to the N general winning ports 11 are detected by N winning sensors 17A to 17N (see FIG. 3) 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. 3).
[0040]
The winning of the game ball to the starting port 8 is stored as a special symbol start memory, for example, up to eight 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 5 18 is provided.
[0041]
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 that displays the number of the normal symbol start memory on the right side of the special variable winning device 6. 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 6.
[0042]
When a game ball wins the start port 8, the general winning port 11, and the special variable winning device 6, 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).
[0043]
A decorative light emitting device such as a decorative lamp 30 (see FIGS. 11 and 12) is attached to the upper front portion of the gaming machine 1. The game board 2 is provided with decorative light emitting devices such as decorative lamps and LEDs in various places including the decorative lamps 25 on the left and right ends. The gaming machine 1 is also provided with a sound output device (speaker).
[0044]
FIG. 3 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centered on the game control device 100.
[0045]
The game control device (game control means) 100 is a main control device that controls the game in an integrated manner, a CPU that controls the game control, a ROM that stores invariant information for game control, and a work area during game control. A gaming microcomputer 101 having a built-in RAM, an input interface 102, an output interface 103, an oscillator 104, and the like.
[0046]
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. Then, through the output interface 103, command signals are transmitted to various control devices (display control device 150, discharge control device 200), special prize opening solenoid 7, normal electric accessory solenoid 10, normal symbol display 23, and the like. , Control the game centrally.
[0047]
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. .
[0048]
A display control device (display control means, effect control means, main effect control means, subordinate effect control means) 150 performs display control of 2D (2D) and 3D (3D) images. The CPU 151, VDP (video) Display processor) 152, DRAMs 153 and 154, input interface 155, PRGROM 156 storing programs, CGROM 157 storing image data (design data, moving image character data, background image data, texture data, etc.), LCD interface 158 for driving liquid crystal The output interface 159 and the like.
[0049]
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 the calculation results are stored in the DRAM 153.
[0050]
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 5 made of liquid crystal.
[0051]
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. Note that a 2D frame buffer and a 3D frame buffer can be set for the frame buffer, and a 2D image can be superimposed on a 3D image and output (overlay).
[0052]
The interface 158 between the VDP 152 and the image display device 5 may be appropriately selected according to the type of the image display device. Here, liquid crystal is used for the image display device 5, 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.
[0053]
The PRGROM 156 stores a program for deriving setting information for setting an object and a viewpoint in a three-dimensional coordinate system corresponding to a virtual three-dimensional space. The setting information includes an arrangement coordinate value for arranging the object in the three-dimensional coordinate system, a rotation angle that designates the object posture by a rotation amount from the reference posture of the object, and a viewpoint in the three-dimensional coordinate system. Various data such as a coordinate value, a rotation angle for rotating the line of sight to determine the line of sight of the viewpoint in a predetermined direction, and a storage address of the CGROM 157.
[0054]
The CGROM 157 stores 2D data such as identification symbols, backgrounds, moving image characters, 3D object data (polygon data), and texture data used in the variable display game.
[0055]
The 3D image display performs a so-called geometry calculation process in which various viewpoints and various objects read from the CGROM 157 are set in the coordinate system of the virtual three-dimensional space, and the objects are changed or the viewpoint is displaced. Also, projection information that is two-dimensional coordinate information obtained by projecting an object in the coordinate system of the virtual three-dimensional space onto a projection plane based on the viewpoint is generated. Based on the projection information, the texture is deformed to fit the vertices of each polygon of each object, drawing is performed, and when all objects are drawn, the display image (DRAM 154) is output to the image display device 5. .
[0056]
FIG. 4 shows examples of identification symbols and moving image characters. The identification symbol is composed of an identification element (for example, a number, a character, etc.) H and a background body (for example, a frame, a stand, etc.) G. For the moving image character K, for example, a horse or the like is set.
[0057]
In front of the input interface 155, a buffer circuit 160 serving as a signal transmission direction restricting means is provided, which allows only signal input from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150, and from the display control device 150 to the game control device 100. The signal output to is prohibited.
[0058]
The display control device 150 is connected to the input interface 155 via the buffer circuit 160 and the output side of the decoration control device 250 and the sound control device 300, and the output interface 159 is connected to the input side of the decoration control device 250 and the sound control device 300. The display control device 150 sends command information from the game control device 100 to the decoration control device 250 and the sound control device 300, and the display control device 150, the decoration control device 250, and the sound control device 300 communicate with each other. To control the production (main production).
[0059]
On the other hand, the display control device 150 includes a display control device A150 (display control device for the left game machine) of another game machine (left and right game machines) adjacent to the input interface 155, and B150 (right game machine). Display control device A) (display control device of the left game machine) and B150 (right game machine) of the other game machines (left and right game machines) adjacent to the output interface 159. The display control device 150 sends a predetermined control information to the display control devices A150 and B150 of these gaming machines, and the display control of these gaming machines. When predetermined control information is received from the devices A150 and B150, the control information is sent to the decoration control device 250 and the sound control device 300, and based on the control information. It performs the control of the Ku performance (dependent director).
[0060]
The decoration control device (decoration control means, effect control means, main effect control means, subordinate effect control means) 250 has command information from the game control device 100, control information from the display control device 150, and other adjacent gaming machines. Based on the control information from the display control devices A150 and B150, the decorative light emitting device such as a decorative lamp and LED is controlled, and the display of the special symbol storage display 18 and the normal symbol storage display 22 is controlled.
[0061]
The sound control device (sound control means, effect control means, main effect control means, subordinate effect control means) 300 includes command information from the game control device 100, control information from the display control device 150, and other adjacent gaming machines. The sound effect output from the speaker is controlled based on control information from the display control devices A150 and B150.
[0062]
Since information from other gaming machines adjacent to the display control device 150 is received, the gaming control device 100 has high security.
[0063]
Next, an outline of the game will be described. The identification symbols of the variable display game (combination game) of the image display device 5 are, for example, the left symbol (left region symbol), the right symbol (right region symbol), and the middle symbol (middle region symbol).
[0064]
First, at the beginning of the game (or before the start of the game), the customer is in a waiting state, and a display command signal (command) for instructing display of the customer waiting screen is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150. On the screen 5a of the image display device 5, a customer waiting screen (moving image or still image) is displayed.
[0065]
Then, when the game ball launched into the game area 3 wins the start opening 8, 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 and game control is performed. A display command signal (command) for instructing a variable display game is transmitted from the device 100 to the display control device 150. Based on the display command signal (command), the display control device 150 determines an effect pattern of the variable display game, and the image Variation display of a plurality of identification symbols is started on the screen 5a of the display device 5.
[0066]
When a predetermined time elapses after the start of the fluctuation display, the fluctuation display is temporarily stopped in the order of, for example, the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol (for example, slightly changing the identification symbol at the stop position). When a reach state occurs (for example, a combination in which the left symbol and the right symbol may generate a jackpot combination) in this process, a predetermined reach game is performed. In this reach game, for example, medium symbols are displayed at very low speeds, at high speeds, temporarily stopped, reversed, or displayed in various ways. In addition, background display and character display in accordance with the reach game are performed.
[0067]
If the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the left, right, and middle symbols are stopped in the jackpot combination, the jackpot is confirmed, and whether the jackpot is a specific jackpot, whether the jackpot combination symbol is re-variable ( A re-lottery) is performed, and the variation of the symbols is finally stopped, and a jackpot game is generated.
[0068]
When the jackpot game is generated, a special game is performed in which the special variable winning device 6 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 6 or the passage of 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 is generated, 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 5a of the image display device 5.
[0069]
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 hole 8 of the game ball The variation display time of the variation display game of the device 5 is shortened (short time).
[0070]
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.
[0071]
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 successful, the normal symbol display 23 is hit and displayed. The normal variation winning device 9 at the start port 8 is expanded for a predetermined time, and winning at the start port 8 is facilitated.
[0072]
In addition, an example has been described in which a random number is acquired by a game ball winning or the like at the start port 8, a result of the variable display game is derived corresponding to the random number, and then a jackpot is given, but the display result of the image display device 5 And a jackpot may be given based on the determination result.
[0073]
Next, a flowchart of FIG. 5 shows the control of the effect (main effect) of the display control device 150 in the game and the control of the effect (dependent effect) based on the control information from the display control devices A150 and B150 of other adjacent gaming machines. Will be described with reference to FIG.
[0074]
In step 1, the sent command is read.
[0075]
In step 2, if this command is command information from the game control device 100, the process proceeds to step 3; otherwise, the process proceeds to step 9 and subsequent steps.
[0076]
In step 9, it is determined whether this command is specific control information from the display control device A150 or B150 of another gaming machine.
[0077]
The display control device 150 (A150, B150) generates a big jackpot when a special jackpot is generated by displaying specific control information indicating the occurrence of a special reach when a specific special reach occurs in a variable display game, or by displaying a jackpot combination symbol. Is sent to the display control device of another gaming machine. The special reach is a variable display with a variety of changes and a rich expression of a moving image character with a different story from the other reach. ) Is selected, but when a jackpot occurs, it appears with a relatively high probability. Further, the specific control information includes production timing information for instructing production timing.
[0078]
In the case of specific control information, the process proceeds to step 10 to see if there is synchronous production information.
[0079]
If there is synchronized effect information, in step 11, the display (effect effect) display based on the specific control information is immediately set on the image display device 5.
[0080]
If there is no synchronized effect information, in step 12, it is stored as specific control information for game intervention.
[0081]
In step 13, transmission of specific control information contents is set to the decoration control device 250 and the sound control device 300.
[0082]
On the other hand, in step 3, it is determined whether the command information from the game control device 100 is the command information for starting the variable display game.
[0083]
In the case of the command information for starting the variable display game, the process proceeds to step 4 to see if there is storage of specific control information for game intervention from the display control device A150 or B150 of another gaming machine.
[0084]
If there is no storage of specific control information for intervening in the game, in step 5, based on the command information for starting the variable display game, an effect pattern (main effect) of the variable display game is determined to control the variable display game. to go into.
[0085]
If there is storage of specific control information for game intervention, in Step 6, based on the command information for starting the variable display game and the specific control information for game intervention, the production pattern (main production, Dependent production) is determined and control of the variable display game is entered. In step 7, specific control information for game intervention is cleared.
[0086]
In step 8, the decoration control device 250 and the sound control device 300 are set to send the determined production pattern contents.
[0087]
Next, an example of effect display of the display control device 150 will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0088]
FIG. 6 shows a case where a special reach in which a moving image character K (horse) appears in another adjacent gaming machine occurs.
[0089]
As shown in FIG. 6 (R), when the special reach display in which the moving image character K (horse) appears on the image display device 5 of another adjacent gaming machine occurs, the display control device A150 or B150 generates the special reach. Is sent to the display control device 150.
[0090]
When receiving this specific control information (no synchronization effect information), the display control device 150 waits when it is already in the variable display game or during the end display of the variable display game as shown in FIG. Thus, at the start of the variable display game, a dependent effect based on the specific control information is performed.
[0091]
In this case, as shown in FIG. 6B, the moving character K (horse) that appeared in another adjacent gaming machine appears on the start screen of the variable display game of the image display device 5, and the message encourages the player. Etc., and the dependent effect display is performed.
[0092]
After displaying the dependent effect, the display of the variation of the identification symbol is entered as shown in FIG.
[0093]
As described above, when a special reach occurs in another adjacent gaming machine, the dependent reach is performed by causing the moving character K (horse) of the special reach to appear on the screen of the variable display game of the image display device 5, that is, the change The main effects in the display game are special effects related to the contents of the game on other gaming machines and the contents of the effects, so the variation of the effects can be increased and the special reach generated in other gaming machines is self-playing. It is possible to increase the player's expectation that it will not occur on the machine, and the interest of the variable display game will increase.
[0094]
In the most recent variable display game, the display control device 150 can generate a special reach, and in this way, the game can be further related to other gaming machines and further enhanced.
[0095]
FIG. 7 shows a case where a big hit occurs in another adjacent gaming machine.
[0096]
As shown in FIG. 7R, when the image display device 5 of another adjacent gaming machine displays a jackpot combination symbol and a jackpot is generated, the specific control in which the display control device A150 or B150 indicates the jackpot occurrence Information (no synchronization effect information) is sent to the display control device 150.
[0097]
When receiving this specific control information (no synchronization effect information), the display control device 150 waits when it is already in the variable display game or during the end display of the variable display game as shown in FIG. Thus, at the start of the variable display game, a dependent effect based on the specific control information is entered.
[0098]
In this case, as shown in FIG. 7B, the background body G of each symbol (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) of the variable display game of the image display device 5 is set to some of the symbols such as ◯, Δ, ☆, etc. Switch to a shape and make it look like a background matching game. Also, put a message to inspire the player.
[0099]
After the background body G is switched, the identification symbol variation display is entered as shown in FIG.
[0100]
In this way, when a big hit occurs in another adjacent gaming machine, a dependent effect for switching the background body G of each symbol of the variable display game of the image display device 5 is performed, that is, a predetermined main effect ( Since the effect of the design is switched to a special effect in relation to the game content and effect content on other gaming machines, the effect that the player pays attention to becomes an effect that is different from the usual effect, and the variation of the effect can be increased. The main effect in the variable display game has changed due to the occurrence of jackpots in other gaming machines, which can increase the player's expectation of changes and the expectation that jackpots will occur in the game machine. High interest in display games can be obtained. In addition, by switching the background body G of each symbol, it is possible to produce an unexpected production and an appearance as if the probability that the combination of jackpots appears is increased.
[0101]
FIG. 8 shows a case where a big hit occurs in a special reach where a moving image character K (horse) appears in another adjacent gaming machine.
[0102]
As shown in (R) of FIG. 8, when a special reach in which a moving image character K (horse) appears in the image display device 5 of another adjacent gaming machine and a jackpot occurs in the special reach, the display The control device A150 or B150 sends specific control information (with synchronization effect information) indicating the occurrence of the jackpot to the display control device 150.
[0103]
When receiving this specific control information (with synchronous effect information), the display control device 150 immediately enters the dependent effect based on the specific control information regardless of the current game display.
[0104]
When the specific control information is received during the variable display game as shown in FIG. 8, it appears in another adjacent gaming machine on the screen during the variable display game of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8B. A moving character K (horse) appears, and another adjacent game machine puts a message indicating that a big hit has occurred in the special reach of the moving character K (horse), and performs a dependent effect display.
[0105]
In this way, when a jackpot occurs in another adjacent gaming machine, the display shows what kind of game content and production content the jackpot has occurred, so the game progresses on the player's own gaming machine , The expectation for the occurrence of jackpots can be increased, and since the subordinate effect display is performed immediately, the interest of the game can be realized.
[0106]
In the present embodiment, the effect control means (display control device 150) of adjacent gaming machines are connected as shown in FIG. 9, but the effect control means (display control device) of each gaming machine as shown in FIG. 150) may be connected to a management apparatus (hall computer) 600 so that control information can be transmitted and received via the management apparatus 600. Further, control information may be transmitted / received via an information collecting device (calling lamp device or the like) provided in the island facility 500.
[0107]
FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 each show another embodiment of the present invention, and an effect is provided by a decorative lamp 30 (or a decorative light emitting device provided in the game board 2) provided at the upper front of the gaming machine 1. It is a thing.
[0108]
In FIG. 11, when a big hit occurs in a certain gaming machine 1, the display control device 150 of the gaming machine 1 causes the gaming machine 1 and other adjacent gaming machines A1 (left gaming machine), B1 (right gaming machine 1). In addition to sending command information to the decoration control device 250 of the gaming machine 1 so that the performance operation of the decoration lamp 30 of the gaming machine) is performed at a synchronized timing, other adjacent gaming machines Specific control information including synchronous performance information (timing signal) is sent to the display control devices A150 and B150 of A1 and B1.
[0109]
Accordingly, the decoration control device 250 of the gaming machine 1 uses the decoration lamp 30 of the gaming machine 1 and the decoration control devices 250 of the other adjacent gaming machines A1 and B1 based on information from the display control devices A150 and B150. The corresponding decoration lamps 30 are lit and blinked in a production operation representing the occurrence of jackpot at synchronized timings.
[0110]
In this way, it is possible to produce an emphasized performance and to appeal the occurrence of a big hit to another remote player.
[0111]
Note that the sound control device 300 of these gaming machines may also output an effect sound representing the occurrence of a big hit at a timing synchronized with the corresponding speaker.
[0112]
The thing of FIG. 12 exists in the island facility 500 of a game hall, and when a big hit occurs in a certain gaming machine 1, the presentation operation of the decoration lamp 30 of each gaming machine (the presentation operation indicating the occurrence of the big hit) is related to the gaming machine. The display control device 150 of the gaming machine 1 performs the decoration of the gaming machine 1 so that the gaming machines 1 are successively performed in the order of the gaming machine at a timing delayed by a predetermined time stepwise in the gaming machine arrangement direction. Command information is sent to the control device 250, and specific control information including delay effect information is sent to the display control devices A150 and B150 of the adjacent gaming machines A1 and B1, and the display control devices A150 and B150 are connected to the corresponding gaming machines A1 and A150. Command information is sent to the decoration control device 250 of B1, and specific control information including delay effect information is sent to the display control device of the adjacent gaming machine, and this is performed in order.
[0113]
Accordingly, when a big hit occurs in a gaming machine 1 as shown in FIGS. 12B to 12D, the decorative lamp 30 of the gaming machine 1 starts to light up and blink in an effect operation indicating the occurrence of the big hit, Next, the decorative lamps 30 of the adjacent gaming machines A1 and B1 start lighting and flashing in the effect operation indicating occurrence of the big hit, and the decorative lamps 30 of adjacent gaming machines are turned on in the effect operation indicating the occurrence of the big hit in order, Start blinking.
[0114]
In this way, if an effect that is delayed in stages is performed on each gaming machine, a more emphasized effect can be achieved, the effect can be appealed to more players, and the effect of the effect is enhanced.
[0115]
Note that the sound control device 300 of each gaming machine may also output an effect sound representing the occurrence of a big hit at a timing delayed in stages from the corresponding speaker.
[0116]
In the embodiment, the display control device 150, the decoration control device 250, and the sound control device 300 are separated from each other. However, the function may be integrated into one device as an effect control device.
[0117]
Moreover, although the example applied to the pachinko gaming machine as the gaming machine is shown in the embodiment, the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachislot machine.
[0118]
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 layout diagram of island facilities in a game arcade.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing a game board of the gaming machine.
FIG. 3 is a block configuration diagram of a control system in the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a display example of identification symbols and moving image characters.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart of effect control.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect display.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect display.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect display.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a connection example of effect control means.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a connection example of effect control means.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of another embodiment.
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of another embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 gaming machine
2 Game board
5 Image display device
5a Display screen
6 Special variable prize-winning equipment
8 Start port
14 Special design start sensor
18 Special symbol memory display
30 Lamp for decoration
100 game control device
150 Display control device
250 Decoration control device
300 Sound control device
500 island facilities
600 Management device

Claims (1)

Game control means for controlling the progress of the game, and effect control means for effect control including display control of a variable display game for variably displaying a plurality of identification information based on command information from the game control means, In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player in relation to the result mode of the variable display game,
The effect control means,
Based on the command information from the game control means, the variation pattern of the variation display game in the own game machine is determined, and when the special game state occurs according to the result mode of the variation display game, the moving character is displayed on the own game machine. Main production control means for performing the main production to appear ;
Transmitting means for transmitting control information indicating that the main effect has been performed in the game machine to the effect control means of another gaming machine;
Receiving means for receiving the control information from another gaming machine;
Based on the control information received by the receiving means, a dependent effect for causing the moving image character to appear in the variable display game of the own gaming machine is performed in correspondence with the main effect in which the moving image character appears in another gaming machine. Subordinate production control means,
Before SL dependent performance control unit, when receiving the control information by the receiving means at the start of the variable display game in its own game machine is done so, the appearance of the video character in the variable display game to be started On the other hand, when the receiving means receives the control information during the variation display game in the game machine, the appearance of the video character is made to wait until the next variation display game in the game machine starts ,
In a subordinate effect performed on the own game machine, a video character that appears in the main effect of another game machine appears, and a message is displayed that expects the special game state to occur on the own game machine. A featured gaming machine.

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