JP4390116B2 - Display device for gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a display device used in a gaming machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, when a ball wins a start opening (start chucker or the like), the image display of a plurality of (for example, three) variable display units provided in the variable display device changes, and a predetermined number Those in which the change in the image display of the variable display portion stops after a lapse of time have become widespread. Such a gaming machine is separately provided with a lottery means for performing a lottery corresponding to the winning of a ball, and when the lottery result is a win, a plurality of symbols on the variable display portion are combined with a winning symbol (for example, 777). Etc.), and a winning process is performed by opening a pocket provided in the gaming machine where a ball can easily enter, for example, so that the gaming state is advantageous to the player. In addition, after winning, it has been proposed to incorporate a combination that makes it easy to win until the predetermined time has passed (hereinafter also referred to as probability variation or probability variation), and the display stops at that combination of symbols. Is a win that is highly likely to be re-winned after winning (hereinafter also referred to as a probability variation win or a probable change win).
[0003]
And, for example, in the three variable display sections provided, numbers or symbols are sequentially converted and displayed at a predetermined conversion speed, and when the symbols of the first variable display section and the second variable display section are stopped, winning is possible. If the character remains, it reaches a reach state, and after performing a special reach state process (for example, music performance, lamp blinking, etc.), the third variable display unit is stopped. In addition, when there is a possibility of winning a winning combination with the symbols of the first and second variable display portions stopped, it becomes a probability changing reach, which increases the player's expectation.
[0004]
Here, it is more interesting for the player to have as many winning combinations and reach symbol combinations as possible as a display process until winning or losing, and the game state is not tired. Conventionally, for example, when the same identification symbol indicated by a number is displayed on three variable display portions (for example, “7” “7” “7”, “2” “2” “2”, etc.) It is widely used that a winning process is performed when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on three variable display sections. However, in the case of such a display device, for example, if the odd combination with the same probability combination winning symbol combination is set to be displayed on all three variable display portions, the first stopped number is “ If it is “2”, there is no possibility of winning a certainty at that point, and the player's interest cannot be enhanced. In that case, if “7” stops, there is a possibility of a chance to win a certainty. However, “7” must also stop in each of the remaining two variable display sections, and the first variable display The stop display of the department hardly produced expectation.
[0005]
Therefore, in the prior art (Japanese Patent No. 2573498), a single ability identification symbol (for example, a symbol having only the value of what is displayed as a number “1”) is added to a multiple ability identification symbol (a plurality of single ability identification symbols). It has been proposed to display a symbol having a corresponding value on a variable display unit. For example, when a multi-function identification symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display section where the display is stopped first, the number of combinations that can be won increases, and the player has the impression that winning is likely to occur and is interesting It becomes. However, when a multi-function identification symbol is simply incorporated, it gives the player an impression that winning is somewhat likely to occur, but it cannot be said that it will be much more interesting, and what kind of gaming state it can be in the future? There was no suggestion.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
An object of the present invention is to provide an interesting display device for a player by suggesting the possibility of reaching a special gaming state in the process having many processes leading to a special gaming state.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention]
  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following features. The display device of the present invention includes a plurality of variable display units that can variably display a plurality of types of identification symbols., Wins when all the variable display parts stop displaying identification symbols that contain the same valueVariable display control means for sequentially stopping and displaying the identification symbols on a plurality of the variable display units after the variable display units are subjected to display fluctuation for a predetermined time based on establishment of a predetermined requirement. The identification symbol has a value corresponding to a single type identification symbol having only the value of the content of the identification symbol, and a value corresponding to a plurality of types of the single capability identification symbols, and part or all of the variable display units A probability display notice symbol that can predict the winning probability after the reach state, which is a state in which the possibility of winning is left when the display is sequentially stopped, and the probability display notice symbol is the variable display The winning probability after the reach state is stopped byIndicationNotice that the probability will be displayed in the notice symbolIn addition, when an identification symbol that includes the same value as the above-mentioned value that is common to the identification symbols of the variable display portions that have already been stopped and displayed is stopped and displayed on all the remaining variable display portions, the winner is selected.It is characterized by that.
[0008]
  In this way, by giving a notice of a special gaming state that will come in the future based on the identification symbol, the player's degree of expectation for the occurrence of the special gaming state changes variously, and it is possible to provide a gaming state that does not get tired of the player.Further, by incorporating the notice symbol into the identification symbol, the notice can be displayed without adding a special device or the like, and the device manufacturing process can be simplified. In addition, since the notice symbol has a value corresponding to a plurality of types of the single ability identification symbols, the number of symbol display combinations that enable a special gaming state is increased, and the player can enjoy the game without becoming a monotonous gaming state. It will be.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to examples shown in the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a gaming machine 1 according to the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is provided with a start chuck 3 and a variable display device 5 at predetermined positions. As shown in FIG. 2, the variable display device 5 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT display, and includes a first variable display unit 5a, a second variable display unit 5b, and a third variable display unit at predetermined portions. 5c (hereinafter collectively referred to as a variable display portion). And parts other than the 1st-3rd variable display part displayed on the variable display apparatus 5 are screen-displayed according to a background display program as a background display part.
[0012]
When a ball enters the start chuck 3 in FIG. 1, the display of each variable display unit is changed independently by a predetermined display program. As a display changing method, for example, a predetermined symbol arrangement is determined in each variable display section, and the symbol arrangement is sequentially displayed. The display speed and display method of each variable display unit are not limited. Further, the symbol arrangement may be displayed at random without sequentially displaying the symbol arrangement.
[0013]
FIG. 3A shows an example of the symbol arrangement of the variable display section 5. The symbol of the first variable display section is the left array 4a, the second variable display section is the middle array 4b, and the third variable display section is the right array 4c. For example, in the state where the display unit is changing in the first variable display unit 5a, the left symbol array 4a is sequentially displayed, and in response to the variable display unit stop signal, one symbol is displayed to stop the display change. Similarly, the display of the second and third variable display portions is changed based on the predetermined symbol arrangements 4b and 4c, and stopped sequentially. At this time, when the first variable display portion 5a and the second variable display portion 5b are stopped with the same symbol, or a symbol combination determined so that the reach state (the state where the possibility of winning is left) is permitted. Is a reach state, a reach state process (music performance, lamp blinking, etc.) is made, and if the big hit number stops on the third variable display section, it is won (hereinafter also referred to as a big win) and the win process is performed. The Furthermore, as an example of a big hit, a normal big hit (hereinafter also referred to as a normal win) and a probability variation big hit (hereinafter also referred to as a promising big hit or a promising big win) are determined. FIG. 3B shows an example of an ordinary jackpot combination, and FIG. 3C shows an example of a probability variation jackpot combination. As shown in FIG. 3B, when any number of “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, and “0” stops at the same number on all the variable display portions, it is usually a big hit, If any of the numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” shown in 3 (c) stops at the same number in all the variable display portions, it is a probable big hit. In addition to that, even if the combination of numbers or symbols allowed for jackpots is stopped on the variable display section, the jackpot is won. The probable big hit is a big win that is set to win with a high probability until the next winning is made, for example, when the game is resumed after the winning process after the big hit. If the player wins a promising big hit, the player can play the game after resumption with special expectations.
[0014]
In the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3A, in addition to the numbers 0 to 9 in the symbol arrangement on the left, which is the symbol arrangement of the first variable display portion, the star-shaped probability variation super-reach notice symbol 2a (hereinafter, notice) (Also referred to as symbol 2a or trailer symbol 1), square probability change reach trailer symbol 2b (hereinafter also referred to as trailer symbol 2b or trailer symbol 2), diamond-shaped reach trailer symbol 2c (hereinafter also referred to as trailer symbol 2c or trailer symbol 3) Also have. Further, in the array 4b of the second variable display portion 5b, a star-shaped probability change super-reach notice symbol 2a is incorporated in addition to numbers. Probability change super-reach notice symbol 2a is set so that it can be used as a substitute for all probability change big hit numbers ("1", "3", "5", "7", and "9" in this embodiment) as shown in FIG. Has been. For example, when the notice symbol 2a is displayed on the first variable display portion 5a, the second and third variable display portions are “1, 1”, “3, 3”, “5, 5”, “7, 7”, respectively. If it is “9, 9”, it is a probable big hit. Therefore, since there are many combinations that are likely to reach the probability variation reach state when the notice symbol 2a is displayed on the first variable display portion 5a, the player has an impression that the probability variation reach state is likely to occur. Furthermore, when the notice symbol 2a is displayed and the reach state is reached, the probability of winning is set higher than the normal reach state (when the notice symbol 2a is not displayed). Yes. Therefore, when the notice symbol 2a is displayed and the probability variation reach state is reached (hereinafter, this state is also referred to as the probability variation super reach state), it is possible to increase the player's expectation of winning. Further, when the notice symbol 2a is displayed on both the first and second variable display portions, both of the notice symbols 2a can be used as substitutes for the probable big hit numbers, so the third variable display portion is “1” “3”. Any of “5”, “7” and “9” will be won. In that case, the player can have a very high expectation of winning because it is in a probable super-reach state. In other words, it can be said that the notice symbol 2a is a notice display indicating that the reach is surely changed when the reach state is reached, and a notice display indicating that a high probability of winning can be expected when the reach state is reached. .
[0015]
Further, when the notice symbol 2b is displayed on the first variable display portion 5a, the notice symbol 2b is substituted for the probability change big hit number. In this case, if the second variable display section is “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, the probability variation reach state is entered, but the probability variation super reach state is not achieved. In other words, the probability variation reach increases the probability of the next jackpot instead of this time (the time it is in the reach state), whereas the probability variation super reach not only increases the probability of the next jackpot, this time Both are different in that they also increase the probability of jackpot after reach state. If the second and third variable display portions are “1, 1”, “3, 3”, “5, 5”, “7, 7”, and “9, 9”, respectively, it is a probable big hit. However, when the notice symbol 2a stops on the second variable display section 5b, the probability variable super reach state is entered. In this case, the third variable display section is set to “1” “3” “5” “7” “9”. Either is won. Therefore, when the notice symbol 2b is displayed on the first variable display section, the player receives an impression that the probability variation reach state is likely to occur, and further leaves the possibility of the probability variation super reach state. That is, the notice symbol 2b performs a notice indication that there is a high possibility that it will be in the probability variation reach state. When the notice symbol 2b is stopped on the first variable display portion 5a, the player's expectation is smaller than when the notice symbol 2a is stopped, but the expectation is higher than when the number is stopped.
[0016]
Further, when the notice symbol 2c is displayed on the first variable display portion 5a, the notice symbol 2c functions as a normal big hit number (in this embodiment, “2” “4” “6” “8” “0”). To do. Therefore, if the second variable display portion is “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “0”, the normal reach state is entered, but in that case, there is no possibility of a positive winning selection and the possibility of a normal winning remains. . If the second and third variable display portions are “2, 2”, “4, 4”, “6, 6”, “8, 8”, and “0, 0”, respectively, it is usually a big hit. However, only when the notice symbol 2a is displayed on the second variable display portion 5b, the notice symbol 2c can be substituted for the probability variation big hit number, and the probability variation super reach is achieved. In that case, the third variable display portion 5c is selected for any of “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9”. As described above, when the notice symbol 2c stops on the first variable display portion 5a, the player receives an impression that the normal reach is likely to occur, and further, the possibility of the probability variation super reach state remains. That is, the notice symbol 2c displays a notice that there is a high possibility that the notice symbol 2c is in the normal reach state. Therefore, when the notice symbol 2c is stopped on the first variable display portion 5a, the player's expectation is smaller than when the notice symbol 2a or 2b is stopped, but the expectation degree is higher than when the numbers are stopped. Will grow.
[0017]
For example, when a probability variation big hit number such as “7” stops on the first variable display portion 5a, if the second variable display portion 5b is “7”, the probability variation reach state is entered. Therefore, the player receives an impression that the reach state is less likely to occur than when the notice symbols 2a to 2c are stopped on the first variable display portion 5a. However, when the notice symbol 2a is displayed on the second variable display portion, the probability variation super reach state is entered, and the player's expectation for winning is increased at a stretch. In this way, when the notice symbol is not displayed on the first variable display portion 5a, the player's expectation is lower than when the notice symbol is displayed, but the possibility of a probable change super-reach state remains. Become. Further, when a normal big hit number such as “2” stops on the first variable display portion 5a, the normal reach state is established only when “2” stops on the second variable display portion 5b. If “2” stops in the variable display portion 5c, it is usually a big hit. As described above, when the normal big hit number stops at the first variable display portion 5a, there is a possibility of a normal big hit, but there is no possibility of a probable big hit, and the player's expectation is low.
[0018]
In this way, by incorporating several kinds of notice symbols and notifying the game state (reach state, winning state) after each notice symbol is displayed step by step, it can be highly interesting for the player. Furthermore, the player can wait for the display stop with expectation from the first variable display section (the first variable display section in the present embodiment), which is an interesting game effect. In FIG. 3, three types of notice symbols are incorporated in the array 4a and one kind of notice symbol is incorporated in the array 4b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an arbitrary number may be incorporated in each variable display section (for example, the array 4a 1 type, 2 types in the array 4b, etc.). In addition, the reach state is displayed by sequentially stopping the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit, but any two sets of variable display units may be used. For example, the first and third variable display units are sequentially displayed. It may be stopped.
[0019]
In FIG.4 (b), another example of the symbol arrangement | sequence in this invention is shown. In the symbol array in FIG. 4B, a probability display notice symbol 7 (hereinafter also simply referred to as the notice symbol 7) as shown in FIG. 4A is displayed. And the probability display notice symbol 7 in FIG. 4 (b) has a value as a substitute for all the probabilistic big hit numbers ("1" "3" "5" "7" "9" in this embodiment). . In the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 4B, a notice symbol 2b that can be a probability variation reach is incorporated in the arrangement 4a displayed on the first variable display portion 5a. When the notice symbol 2b stops in the first variable display portion 5a and the probability display notice symbol 7 displayed as 30% stops in the second variable display portion 5b, the probability change reach is reached, and the winning probability after the probability change reach is 30. %. Further, when the probability variable big hit number (for example, “1”) is stopped in the first variable display portion 5a and the probability display notice symbol 7 indicated as 30% is displayed in the second variable display portion 5b, the probability change reach is obtained. The probability of winning after the probability change reach (that is, the probability that “1” stops in the third variable display section) is 30%. In this way, the probability of winning after reaching can be notified by the probability display notice symbol 7. Further, the probability display notice symbol 7 is not limited to one, and a plurality of types may be incorporated as shown in FIG. The place where the probability display notice symbol 7 is displayed is not limited to the second variable display portion 5b, but may be the first variable display portion 5a. As in the present embodiment, when the probability display notice symbol 7 is used as a substitute for all of the probable big hit numbers, the probability display symbol 7 incorporated in the first variable display unit stops at the first variable display unit 5a. Thus, if the reach state is reached, a notice is displayed that the probability is surely changed, and a notice that the winning probability after the reach state is the probability displayed in the probability display notice symbol 7 is displayed.
[0020]
Further, if the probability display notice symbol 7 is incorporated in the array 4c displayed on the third variable display portion 5c and the probability display notice symbol 7 stops on the third variable display portion 5c after reaching, all the variable display portions are displayed. After re-variation, the variable display unit is stopped, and in that case, the probability of winning (that is, the probability of winning after re-variation) can be notified that the probability display notice symbol 7 shows. In addition, in this embodiment, the probability display notice symbol 7 has a value as a substitute for a probabilistic jackpot number, but is not limited to this. For example, it may be a substitute for a normal jackpot number, or may be a substitute for all numbers. Good.
[0021]
  FIGS. 5A to 5D show other examples of notice symbols. FIG. 5 (a) is a notice symbol 8a displaying numbers that can be substituted for symbols. An example of the symbol arrangement is shown in FIG. The notice symbol 8a plays the same role as the probability variable reach notice symbol (notice symbol 2) if the probability variable big hit number is shown in FIG. 3 (c), and also notifies the high probability winning after the reach state. If it is a thing, it will have the same role as the probabilistic super-reach notice symbol (notice symbol 1). Furthermore, the notice symbol 8b in FIG.FIG.As shown in the notice symbol 8c of (c), the numbers that can be substituted for the notice symbol may be limited by the symbol (or character). Also,FIG.You may display the notice symbol 8d which is a symbol (or character) which substitutes all the numbers like (d). Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (f), several kinds of the symbols shown in FIGS. 5 (a) to 5 (d), the notice symbols 1 to 3, or FIG. 4 (a) may be combined. Even in that case, the place of incorporation may be any of the arrays 4a to 4c. In any of the notice symbols, if the reach state is reached including the notice symbol, the times that are in the reach state will be won with high probability (the notice symbol will win with high probability after reach state) You may make a notice in advance). In addition, the winning can be notified by a winning notice symbol 9 as shown in FIG. FIG. 6B shows the arrays 4a to 4c incorporating the winning notice symbol 9. If even one winning notice symbol 9 is stopped and displayed on any one of the first to third variable display parts, the winning can be confirmed. In this way, winningNoticeBy incorporating the symbol 9, there is a possibility of winning in the stop display of any variable display section, and the player can be enthusiastic about the game.
[0022]
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of the operation control system configuration of the gaming machine 1.
The operation control system includes a computer 10 including a CPU 11, a RAM 12, a ROM 13, a clock circuit 15, and the like. Here, the variable display device 5 is connected to the computer 10 via the symbol control unit 41. A random number generation circuit 26 and a random number generation circuit 27 that generate random numbers are connected to the computer 10. Furthermore, a start winning sensor 16 provided in the start chuck 3 is connected via a switch detection circuit 17 and a winning count circuit unit 18, and a speaker 20 for outputting winning music is connected via a speaker driving circuit 21. Further, an illumination lamp 22 is connected to the computer via the lamp drive circuit 23, and a solenoid 24 for opening and closing the pocket 6 (FIG. 1) provided in the gaming machine 1 is connected to the computer via the solenoid drive circuit 25. 10 is connected. Here, the start winning sensor 16 and the switch detection circuit 17 form a winning detection means. Further, the computer 10 forms a winning determination means together with the winning determination program 13a and the gaming machine control program 13f stored in the ROM 13, and the probability changing determination means is formed by the probability changing determination program 13b and the gaming machine control program 13f.
[0023]
The random number generation circuit 26 includes, for example, a counter and a random number read register. The counter is configured as a ring counter, for example, and continues to count N numerical values in response to a predetermined clock. The counter receives the start winning signal from the switch detection circuit 17 and writes the count value at that time to the random number read register in the random number generation circuit 26. Since balls enter the start chuck 3 (FIG. 1) at random time intervals, the count value written to the random number read register is also random. The random number read register stores a plurality of count values in the order of input, and the CPU 11 sequentially reads the count value from the head, and the random number read register is used as a random number value for winning determination. The random number read register is set with a range of random values so that it can be set to a predetermined probability. When one count value is read from the random number read register, the stored count value is shifted to wait for the next reading.
[0024]
On the other hand, the winning count circuit unit 18 includes a winning count register and an OR circuit. The winning count register counts when a start winning signal is output from the switch detection circuit 17. When the ball enters the start chucker 3 continuously, the ball is counted up sequentially, but the count number becomes full at a predetermined value (for example, 4). The above count-up is not performed. The OR circuit outputs “H” to the CPU 11 if at least one start winning signal is counted in the winning count register, and outputs “L” only when no start winning signal is counted. . Further, the count number of the winning count register is decremented by 1 in response to a signal from the CPU 11 when a predetermined process is completed.
[0025]
Returning to FIG. 7, the ROM 13 stores the following programs and data.
(1) Winning determination program 13a: If a win signal is counted in the win count register in the win count circuit section 18, a win or miss determination is performed.
{Circle around (2)} Probability change determination program 13b: When a winning determination is made, the probability change winning and the normal winning determination are performed.
(3) Winning number table 13c: including one or more winning numbers.
{Circle around (4)} Winning number winning table 13d: Includes more winning numbers than the winning number table.
(5) Probability change determination number table 13e: 1 or more determination numbers are included.
(6) Game machine control program 13f: If a winning signal is counted in the winning count register in the winning count circuit section 18, a signal is sent to the symbol control section 41 to start the symbol variation, and the above-mentioned probability variation winning, normal winning winning The combination of the images is determined based on the determination result such as detachment, and the symbol display of the variable display sections 5a to 5c is controlled so that a predetermined image is displayed on the variable display device 5, and the presence / absence of winning is determined. Based on this, the gaming machine 1 is caused to perform a predetermined operation.
(7) Winning image combination table 13g: includes image combination data to be displayed on the variable display device 5 at the time of winning, and is divided into an image combination table for probability variation super reach, an image combination table for probability variation reach, and an image combination table for normal reach. The predetermined table is executed by the called signal.
(8) Misaligned image combination table 13h: includes image combination data to be displayed on the variable display device 5 at the time of misalignment, misaligned image combination table at the time of probability variation super-reach, misaligned image combination table at the time of probability variation reach, Usually, it is divided into out-of-order image combination tables, and a predetermined table is executed by a signal to be called.
[0026]
Hereinafter, the flow of processing by the winning determination program 13a will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step S1 (hereinafter simply referred to as S1 etc.), it is confirmed whether or not the winning count register in the winning count circuit unit 18 (FIG. 7) counts a winning signal. If Yes, a random number is generated in S2. A count value (random number 1) is read from a random number read register of the circuit 26 (hereinafter also referred to as a random number generation circuit 1). Next, in S3, the probability variation determination memory 12b is read to determine whether the probability variation is in progress. At this time, if the probability change is not in progress, the winning number is read from the winning number table 13c (S4), and the random number 1 from the random number generating circuit 26 is compared with the winning number in S6. Further, if the probability change is in progress in S3, the process proceeds to S5 and the winning number at the time of probability change is read from the probability change winning number table 13d. I do. In any case, the random number 1 is compared with the winning number in S6, and if both match, the determination result of winning is output, and if not, the determination result of losing is output. (S7, S9). At this time, if a winning determination result is output, the probability variation determination program 13b is executed to determine whether or not the probability variation is successful. Either the winning determination result in S7 or the determination result of deviation in S9 is sequentially sent to and stored in a determination memory 12a (FIG. 4) provided in the RAM 12. The determination results stored in the determination memory 12a are sequentially read from the top one based on a request from a gaming machine control program 13f described later (S11), and when there is a read, the determination memory 12a is shifted. (S12). In S12, the count number of the winning count register in the winning count circuit unit is decremented by 1, and the process returns to S1 and repeats the same processing. If an end signal is detected in S14, the process is terminated.
[0027]
The probability variation determination program 13b will be described with reference to FIG. If the winning determination program 13a makes a winning determination (S7), the probability variation determination memory 12b is reset to cancel the probability variation state (S31). The random number 2 is read from the read register in the random number generation circuit 27 (hereinafter also referred to as the random number generation circuit 2) (S32), and the probability variation determination number is read from the probability variation determination number table 13e in the ROM 13. Then, the process proceeds to S34, where the random number 2 from the random number generation circuit 27 is compared with the probability variation determination number. If they match, the process proceeds to S35, where the probability variation is determined, and the determination result is output. The determination result in the case of the probability change is stored in the probability change determination memory 12b in S36. If the random number count value does not match the probability variation determination number in S34, the process proceeds to NO and no output is made to the probability variation determination memory. In this system, when the winning of probability change is made, the probability changing determination memory remains in the probability changing determination memory until the next winning is determined, and when the next winning determination is made, the probability changing determination memory is reset once. The probability variation state continuation method may be as described above, but the number of times the probability variation continues is limited, and the probability variation determination memory is reset when a predetermined number of winning signals have passed after winning the probability variation. May be.
[0028]
Next, the flow of processing by the gaming machine control program 13c will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. First, in step S21 of FIG. 9, the winning count register in the winning count circuit unit 18 is read, it is determined whether or not a winning signal is counted in the winning count register (S22), and the winning count register 31 is won. If the signal is counted, a signal is sent to the symbol control part 41, the display change of a variable display part is started, and the display change is continued for a predetermined time (S23). Then, the determination memory 12a (FIG. 7) is read in S24, and it is determined whether or not the determination result is a win (S25). If the determination result is winning, the process proceeds to Yes, and the probability variation determination memory is further read (S26). Then, in S27, it is determined whether or not the probability variation winning is made. If it is not a probable winning, the process proceeds from S27 to No, and proceeds to the flowchart (FIG. 13) of C. If it is a probability variation winning, the process proceeds to Yes in S27, and it is further determined whether or not to display a probability variation super reach image (S28). If the probability change super reach notice symbol (notice symbol 1) is displayed in S28, the process proceeds to the flowchart A (FIG. 11), and if not displayed, the process proceeds to the flowchart B (FIG. 12). If the determination result is not winning in S25, the process proceeds to S29 to read a combination of shifted images, and if the lost image does not go through the reach state, the process goes to the flowchart of FIG. 14 (FIG. 14), and goes through the reach state. Then, the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG.
[0029]
Further, when setting the probability that the probability variation super reach determination is made in S28, the probability after the probability variation super reach can be set by simultaneously setting the probability of passing through the probability variation super reach in the outlier image. If the winning signal is sent via the probability variation super reach after the winning signal is sent (that is, the probability of executing the image combination table during probability variation super reach in the winning image combination table) is 1/1000. In such a case, if the probability that the out-of-range image is obtained via the probability variation super reach (that is, the probability that the out-of-range image combination table is executed during the probability variation super reach in the out-of-range super-reach table) is assumed to be two thousandths. In the super reach state, a big hit number is displayed on the third variable display portion 5c with a probability of one third (that is, it is won). In the above-described case, if the probability that the image is shifted through the probability variation super reach is set to 1/1000, and the probability change super reach is reached, the third variable display portion 5c has a probability of 1/2. The jackpot number will be displayed at. Thus, the probability that a jackpot number is displayed on the 3rd variable display part 5c can be arbitrarily set after a probability change super reach state.
[0030]
In addition, the following method may be used as an example of a method for determining whether or not to pass the probability variation super reach when winning. A counter provided in the random number generation circuit receives a predetermined clock, counts N numerical values, and writes the counted value when the start winning signal from the switch detection circuit 17 is detected to the reading register. Then, the value stored in the read register is compared with a preset probability variation super reach determination number to determine whether or not they match. If they match, the table through probability variation super reach in the winning image combination table is executed.
By doing in this way, the probability variation super reach can be executed with a predetermined probability by setting the random number range and the determination number. Further, a similar method can be used as a method for determining whether or not to go through the probability variation super reach in the case of a loss. The method is not limited to this, and predetermined symbol combination data may be executed with a predetermined probability.
[0031]
FIG. 11 shows a flowchart in the case of winning through the probability variation and passing through the probability variation super reach. In S41 to S48, the notice symbol 1 (notice symbol 2a) is displayed on at least one of the first variable display portion 5a and the second variable display portion 5b. Then, image combination data in the image combination table at the probability variation super reach is selected by the line determination random number table. Then, the reach state process is performed in a state where the first and second variable display portions 5b are stopped, and then the jackpot number is displayed on the third variable display portion 5c (S50). Then, all the variable display portions are again changed again (S51), the jackpot number is displayed on all the variable display portions, the display change is stopped, and the winning process is performed (S52, S53).
[0032]
FIG. 12 shows a flowchart when the probability variation win is made and the probability variation super reach is not passed. In this case, the predictive symbol 1 is not displayed on the first and second variable display sections because the process does not go through the probability variation super reach. The symbol array data is stored in the image combination table at the probability variation reach, and is randomly selected by the line determination random number table. In S61, it is determined whether or not the notice symbol 2 is to be displayed based on the symbol combination data. If the notice symbol 2 is displayed, the process proceeds to Yes, and the notice symbol 2 is displayed on the first variable display section (S62). Then, the probability variation big hit numbers are displayed on the second variable display portion and the third variable display portion (S63, S64), and then all the variable display portions are changed again (S65). If it is the symbol combination data when the notice symbol 2 is not displayed, the process proceeds to No in S61, and the probability variation big hit numbers are sequentially stopped and displayed on the first to third variable display sections. In any case, after winning probability change big numbers are displayed on all the variable display parts in S69, the winning process is performed (S70).
[0033]
FIG. 13 shows a flowchart in the case of normal winning. In accordance with the symbol combination data selected in the line determination random number table in the normal reach image combination table, it is determined whether or not the notice symbol 3 is displayed on the first variable display unit (S71). Proceed to display the notice symbol 3. Then, the normal big hit numbers are displayed on the second and third variable display portions (S73, S74), and then all the variable display portions are changed again (S75). If the notice symbol 3 is not displayed, the process proceeds to No in S71, and the normal big hit numbers are displayed on the first to third variable display sections, respectively. In any case, after winning probability change big numbers are displayed on all the variable display sections in S79, a winning process is performed (S80).
[0034]
FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 show a flowchart in the case of winning the shift. FIG. 14 is a flowchart when the reach state is not passed. When the reach state is not passed, the image combination data normally stored in the out-of-line image combination table is randomly selected in S91 by the line determination random number table, and the variable display unit is sequentially stopped by the image combination that does not reach the reach state. Further, FIG. 15 shows a flowchart in the case of going through the reach state. Judgment whether or not to go through the probabilistic super-reach state, and if it goes through, it is out of the time of the probabilistic super-reach and the image combination data is randomly selected from the image combination table by the line decision random number table and displayed on each variable display unit If the probability variation super-reach state is not passed, the deviation image table at the time of probability variation reach or the deviation image table at the time of normal reach is executed. In either case, the reach state process is performed in S93, the variable display unit is stopped (S95), and the reach state process is canceled (S96). In any of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 11 to 15, after the process of winning or losing is completed, the process proceeds to F in FIG. 9 to determine whether or not there is an end signal in S <b> 100. If there is an end signal, the process proceeds to Yes to end the process.
[0035]
As mentioned above, although the example of the operation control system structure of the display apparatus which is this invention, and the flowchart regarding it were shown, it cannot be overemphasized that an operation control system structure and a flowchart are not limited to this.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of use of a display device according to the present invention for a gaming machine.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a variable display device which is an example of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a symbol array to be displayed on a display device.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing another example 1 of the symbol arrangement displayed on the display device.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing another example 2 of the symbol arrangement to be displayed on the display device.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing another example 3 of the symbol arrangement to be displayed on the display device.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of an operation control system for a display device.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of a winning determination program.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of the gaming machine control program.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of a probability variation determination program.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a flow of winning through probability variation super reach.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a winning flow via probability variation reach.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a flow of normal winning.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a flow of disconnection not via reach.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a flow of disconnection via reach.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 gaming machine
2a Notice pattern 1
2b Notice pattern 2
2c Notice pattern 3
5. Variable display device
5a First variable display section
5b Second variable display section
5c 3rd variable display part
7 Probability display notice design
41 Symbol control unit (variable display control means)

Claims (1)

A plurality of types of identification symbols a plurality of variable display unit to variably display, all of the variable display unit identification symbols contain the same value. The display device shall be the winning when stopped and displayed,
Variable display control means for sequentially stopping and displaying the identification symbols in a plurality of the variable display units after the variable display unit is displayed and fluctuated for a predetermined time based on establishment of a predetermined requirement,
The identification symbol includes a single-capacity identification symbol having only the value of the content of the identification symbol, and a value corresponding to a plurality of types of the single-identity identification symbols, and a display on a part or all of the variable display unit. It has a probability display notice pattern that can predict the winning probability after the reach state, which is the state where the possibility of winning is left when stopping sequentially,
Each variable of the probability display warning symbols the winning probability after the reach state by stopping the variable display unit is predictive display to be a probability that is displayed on the probability Display notice pattern has already been stopped and displayed A display device for a gaming machine, which is selected when an identification symbol having the same value as the value common to the identification symbol of the display unit is stopped and displayed on all remaining variable display units.

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