JP4395311B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Field of the Invention]
The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines. Specifically, it has a display device capable of changing the display state, and display control means for executing control for confirming and displaying the display result after changing the display state displayed on the display device. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can cause a gaming state advantageous to a player when a display result to be a predetermined specific display result.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, for example, the identification information is arranged in the center of the gaming board and is composed of a plurality of rows (eg, 3 rows) of symbols (eg, “0” to “9”). Is provided. Then, when each identification information displayed on the display device has a specific display result (for example, “1”, “1”, “1”) predetermined as a special symbol based on a predetermined probability, There is one in which a state is generated and a predetermined game value is given to the player. In addition, as an effect to enhance the interest to the player, when some of the identification information satisfies the conditions for the specific display result during the fluctuation of the identification information, a display mode different from normal in a so-called reach state, So-called reach action was performed.
[0003]
In such a gaming machine, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-122308 discloses a gaming machine having a plurality of types of reach actions and a character image for notifying which of the reach actions will occur.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-described prior art, which reach action is generated can be recognized in advance by displaying the character image, and the relationship between the character image and the reach action is unique. For a player who enjoys a game over a long period of time, the rule that a character image is displayed and what reach action is displayed is perceived, and the game is uniform.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to make the display mode more interesting, and without expectation over a long period of time and the expectation of the specific display result and the game. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  According to the present invention, the above problem is solved as follows.
(1)IdentityDisplay device capable of changing display state, and display deviceOf the identification informationDisplay control means for executing control for confirming and displaying the display result after changing the display state, and confirming and displaying on the display deviceOf the identification informationIn a gaming machine capable of causing a gaming state advantageous to a player when the display result is a predetermined specific display result, the display control means includes:Of the identification informationIn connection with changing the display state,Different from the identification informationIt is possible to execute control for causing a character to appear and be displayed on the display device, and to select and execute any one of a plurality of game modes with different probabilities of causing the character to appear and be displayed on the display device. Mode control means for performing, wherein the mode control means is executing a game mode among a plurality of game modes,When a character appears on the display device, the probability that the display result of the identification information that is confirmed and displayed on the display device will be a predetermined specific display result is set to a game mode other than the specific game mode described later. Improved than when displaying characters on the display device during controlIn the case of a specific game mode, the specific game mode is not used until the first predetermined period has elapsed.SaidContinue the specific game mode without changing to another game modeAnd whether or not to change from the specific game mode being continued to another game mode each time the display state of the identification information is changed on the display device after the first predetermined period has elapsed. The specific game mode is further continued until a lottery result for changing to the other game mode by the lottery is obtained..
[0007]
(2) In the above item (1), the display control means in the display device during the first predetermined period.Of the identification informationThis is a period in which the control for confirming the display result is executed a predetermined number of times.
[0009]
(3) Above (1)Or (2)The display control means includes a storage means for storing a display image capable of recognizing each game mode corresponding to a plurality of game modes controlled by the mode control means, and corresponds to the game mode being executed. The display image to be read is read from the storage means, and control is performed to display the display image on the display device.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming board (10) constituting a part of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0011]
The game board (10) includes a circular game area (13) surrounded by an outer guide rail (11) and an inner guide rail (12), and is fired from a launcher (not shown) by the player's operation. A game is played by rolling the game ball in the game area (13).
[0012]
In the game area (13), a large number of game nails are arranged, and the game ball rolls by contacting the game nails, but the game nails are omitted for simplification of the drawing. is there.
[0013]
A special symbol display device (14) is arranged at the center of the game area (13). The special symbol display device (14) is configured to be able to display ten types of special symbols (identification information), characters, etc. in the left, middle, and right three columns composed of numbers “0” to “9”.
[0014]
Based on a predetermined probability (1/350), each special symbol fixedly displayed on the special symbol display device (14) is displayed in a predetermined display mode such as “4”, “4”, “4”. When the same number is displayed, a special prize state is generated as a gaming state advantageous to the player, and a variable prize winning device (18) described later is changed to a state advantageous to the player, Will be given game value.
[0015]
In addition, if each special symbol that is confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device (14) is displayed as an odd number such as “7”, “7”, “7”, the probability that a special prize state will occur is further increased. The special prize state is improved until it occurs a predetermined number of times (for example, once).
[0016]
If each special symbol confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device (14) is again displayed with an odd number such as “7”, “7”, “7” during this probability improvement period, the probability is further increased. The improvement period is extended.
[0017]
Furthermore, the special symbol display device (14) is configured to display the character (401) (see FIG. 4) based on a predetermined probability while the display state is changing, that is, while each special symbol is variably displayed. ) Can be displayed. Two types of probabilities for the appearance display of the character (401) are set. Here, a game mode having a high appearance display rate is defined as mode A, and a game mode having a low appearance display rate is defined as mode B.
[0018]
Below the special symbol display device (14), a special symbol start port (15) is arranged, and on both sides of the special symbol start port (15), a normal symbol operation gate (16) is arranged.
[0019]
When the game ball wins the special symbol start opening (15), it is determined whether or not a special prize state occurs based on a predetermined probability, and the special symbol of the special symbol display device (14) is determined based on the result of the determination. After that, a predetermined symbol is fixedly displayed.
[0020]
Further, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate (16), it is determined whether or not a quasi-special prize state occurs based on a predetermined probability, and with the result of the determination, the special symbol display device (14) The normal symbol display device (17) arranged above is changed, and then a predetermined symbol is fixedly displayed.
[0021]
The normal symbol display device (17) displays the normal symbol display areas (17a) and (17b), each of which is composed of LEDs, alternately repeating lighting, and based on a predetermined probability, the ordinary symbol display region (17a) (17b) repeats lighting display alternately. However, when the normal symbol display area (17a) is lit and displayed as a predetermined display mode, a semi-special prize state is generated, and the left and right movable pieces (15a) (15b) of the special symbol start port (15) are It is opened for a predetermined time, and it becomes easy for the game ball to win a special symbol start opening (15). FIG. 1 shows a state where the movable pieces (15a) and (15b) are opened.
[0022]
The variable winning device (18) is arranged below the game area (13), and the wide door is opened to the front side during the special prize state period, so that the game ball can be won (19) ).
[0023]
A state in which a game ball can be won in a state where the door of the big winning opening (19) is opened or repeatedly opened and closed is referred to as a first state advantageous to the player. A state other than the first state, that is, a state where the door of the big winning opening (19) is closed and the game ball cannot be won is referred to as a second state disadvantageous to the player.
[0024]
In addition, in the game area (13), a windmill with a ramp (20) that changes the rolling direction of the game ball together with the game nail, an outlet (21) for sending the game ball to the back of the game board (10), and a lamp display A device (22) and the like are arranged.
[0025]
The devices arranged on the game board (10) have been described above. The main devices among these devices are controlled by a microcomputer, which will be described with reference to a control block diagram.
[0026]
FIG. 2 is a game control block diagram relating to each device arranged on the game board (10). In addition, the control system, the power supply circuit, etc. which control the launching device and the prize ball discharging device which are not shown are omitted here.
[0027]
The main control unit (200) is configured as an integrated one-chip CPU together with a ROM (201) storing a control program and data and a RAM (202) functioning as a work area of the CPU, and is stored in the ROM (201). A game control means for executing a series of control processes is constituted by the control program.
[0028]
Also, the main control unit (200) is arranged inside the special symbol start port (15) via the input port (210), and a special symbol start switch (150) for detecting the passing of the game ball, the normal symbol It is arranged inside the operation gate (16) and is arranged inside the big winning opening (19) in the normal symbol operating switch (160) for detecting the passing of the game ball and the variable winning device (18). ) Is a special prize port switch (190) that detects game balls that have won a prize, and is also located inside the big prize port (19) in the variable prize device (18), and only detects game balls that pass a specific area. A region switch (195) is connected, and each detection signal can be input.
[0029]
Furthermore, the main control unit (200) is controlled to open the wide door of the special prize display device (14) and the variable winning device (18) through the output port (220). A large winning prize opening solenoid (180), a special electric actuating solenoid (225) for controlling the opening of the movable piece (15a) (15b) of the special symbol start port (15), a normal symbol display device (17), etc. An indicator light device (230) for controlling the lighting of a windmill with a lamp (20), a lamp display device (22), etc., and a sound effect generator (240) for controlling a speaker (not shown) are connected, A control signal can be output.
[0030]
Next, an example of control executed by the main control unit (200) for the special symbol display device (14) will be described.
When the game ball wins the special symbol start port (15), the main control unit (200) receives a signal from the special symbol start switch (150) and determines whether or not a special prize state is generated based on a predetermined probability. In accordance with the determination, display command information is output to the special symbol display device (14). At this time, the main control unit (200) also outputs sound effect generation command information to the sound effect generating device (240).
[0031]
The display command information instructs the symbol variation start of the special symbol display device (14) and designates symbol variation time and symbol variation mode (including information on whether or not a specific display result is obtained) , Stop symbol designation information for designating a stop symbol, and variation stop designation information for designating the end of symbol variation, and these display command information are stored in the ROM (201).
[0032]
When the main control unit (200) enters a game situation that starts the symbol variation display of the special symbol display device (14), the main control unit (200) specially displays the display command information at a predetermined timing in one variation display control. It transmits to the symbol display device (14).
[0033]
FIG. 3 is a display control block diagram relating to the special symbol display device (14).
The special symbol display device (14) includes a data receiving circuit (320) for receiving display command information from the main control unit (200) and a control necessary for performing display control based on the received display command information. A CPU (display control means) (300) for generating data and outputting it to the image display processing LSI (310), a program ROM (330) containing a program describing the operation procedure of the CPU (300), a work A RAM (340) that functions as an area or buffer memory, an image display processing LSI (310) that performs image display processing, and a video RAM (temporarily storing image data developed by the image display processing LSI (310)) 350), a character ROM (360) storing symbol data, character image data, background image data, etc. as data necessary for image development by the image display processing LSI (310), and an image display processing LSI (310 ) Using image data, and a LCD display (370) for outputting a display image.
[0034]
The CPU (300) has means for outputting display-related information such as symbol changing information indicating that the special symbol display device (14) is changing symbols and symbol information indicating the stopped symbol contents to the outside of the gaming machine. I have. The special symbol display device (14) further has a display related information output terminal (380) as an output terminal.
[0035]
4 to 6 are schematic diagrams showing examples in which various image data stored in the character ROM (360) are displayed on the LCD display (370) of the special symbol display device (14).
FIG. 4 shows a character (401) imitating a pig's face that appears and is displayed on the LCD display (370) in relation to the change in the design.
[0036]
FIG. 5 shows a background image depicting the temple and sky displayed on the LCD display (370), and is displayed when the mode A in which the appearance display rate of the character (401) is high is being executed. FIG. 6 shows a background image depicting an angel and the sky displayed on the LCD display (370), and is displayed when the mode B in which the appearance display rate of the character (401) is low is being executed. The background image is a decoration image displayed for decoration on the background of the displayed pattern. Thus, the player can easily grasp whether the game mode being executed is mode A or mode B based on the displayed background image.
[0037]
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an example for explaining the timing at which the character (401) is displayed on the LCD display (370) of the special symbol display device (14). In the following description, it is assumed that the symbols fluctuate according to the arrows shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C.
[0038]
The symbols (601), (602), and (603) appear in succession after the scrolling change by stopping or temporarily stopping, but the symbols during the scrolling change are indicated by a downward white arrow in the figure. In addition, () is added to the code. In FIG. 7, the background images shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 are omitted, but either background image is actually displayed.
[0039]
FIG. 7A shows a state in which the first symbol (601), the second symbol (602), and the third symbol (603) start scrolling from the top to the bottom of the screen.
[0040]
FIG. 7B shows a state in which a character (401) imitating a pig's face is displayed while the first symbol (601), the second symbol (602), and the third symbol (603) are changing. As a result, the player, for example, does not become the specific display result or the first symbol (601) and the third symbol which are at least part of the identification information as compared with the case where the character (401) is not displayed. It is possible to inspire a sense of expectation that the possibility that the symbols (603) are aligned with the same number (the reach state is established) has increased.
[0041]
FIG. 7C shows a state in which the first symbol (601), the second symbol (602), and the third symbol (603) are determined with the symbols “2, 3, 4”, respectively. In this case, a so-called miss display is displayed, and a special display result is not established without a specific display result.
[0042]
In this way, in FIG. 7, although the specific display result or reach state is not established even if the character (401) is displayed during the symbol variation, the character during the symbol variation depends on the game mode being executed. If (401) is displayed, the specific display result and the reach state may always be established thereafter. The character (401) is desirably displayed at the start of the change, but may be displayed at any time before the reach state is established.
[0043]
As described above, the probability that the character (401) appears on the LCD display (370) of the special symbol display device (14) (appearance display rate) varies depending on the game mode. 8 and 9 are schematic diagrams of a lottery table for explaining the probability that the character (401) will appear on the LCD display (370) of the special symbol display device (14) according to the game mode.
[0044]
FIG. 8 is a list diagram of a lottery table showing the appearance display rate of the character (401) when the mode is executed during the execution of the mode A among a plurality of game modes. FIG. 8A shows the appearance display rate (mode A1) of the characters that appear and are displayed in association with the symbol variation that is the specific display result during the execution of mode A. In this case, the character (401) appears and is displayed with a probability of 5%, and the character (401) is not displayed and displayed with a probability of 95%. FIG. 8B shows the display rate (mode A2) of the character that appears and is displayed in association with the symbol variation that is the result of the loss display during execution of mode A. In this case, the character (401) appears and is displayed with a probability of 50%, and the character (401) does not appear and is displayed with a probability of 50%. The lottery tables (modes A1 and A2) described with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B are stored in the program ROM (330), and the lottery process is controlled by the CPU (300).
[0045]
As described above, in mode A, the character (401) is hardly displayed at the time of symbol variation when the specific display result is obtained, but at the time of symbol variation when the character (401) is not at the specific display result, the probability is half. Will be displayed. In other words, since the probability of a specific display result is kept low (1/350 of the winning probability), the character (401) is frequently displayed, but the possibility of a specific display result is low. In the state of mode A, when viewed from a player who has played a game to some extent or a player who knows the game specifications, it can be said that the expectation does not increase much even if the character (401) is displayed.
[0046]
FIG. 9 is a list of lottery tables showing the appearance display rate of the character (401) when the game is performed during the execution of the mode B among the plurality of game modes. FIG. 9A shows the appearance display rate (mode B1) of the characters that appear and are displayed in association with the symbol variation that is the specific display result during the execution of mode B. In this case, the character (401) appears and is displayed with a probability of 90%, and the character (401) is not displayed and displayed with a probability of 10%. FIG. 9B shows the display rate (mode B2) of characters appearing and displayed in association with the symbol variation resulting in the display error during the execution of mode B. In this case, the character (401) appears and is displayed with a probability of 5%, and the character (401) is not displayed and displayed with a probability of 95%. The lottery tables (modes B1 and B2) described with reference to FIGS. 9A and 9B are stored in the program ROM 330, and the lottery process is controlled by the CPU 300.
[0047]
As described above, in mode B (here, defined as a specific game mode), the character (401) is displayed with a very high probability when the symbol (401) changes as a specific display result. When the symbol does not change, the probability of being displayed is very low. In other words, since the probability of a specific display result is kept low (1/350 of the winning probability), the display probability of the character (401) is very low, but if the character (401) is displayed, the symbol variation Since the confirmed display result by is very likely to be a specific display result, in the mode B state, the character (401) is displayed when viewed from a player who has played a game to some extent or a player who knows the game specifications. It can be said that expectation will increase dramatically. Note that once mode B is executed, it is continuously executed at least for a predetermined period.
[0048]
In the plurality of game modes described above, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game mode to be executed is changed and the predetermined game mode is executed. This control process will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining a main part according to the present embodiment among the processes executed by the main control unit (200).
First, in step S1, the main control unit (200) executes a signal input check process for determining whether or not a signal from the special symbol start switch (150) is input. If it is determined that the signal from the special symbol start switch (150) is input (YES), the process proceeds to step S2. On the other hand, if it is determined that the signal from the special symbol start switch (150) is not input (NO), the processing here is terminated.
[0049]
In step S2, the main control unit (200) executes a lottery process for determining whether or not a special prize state is to be generated based on a predetermined probability. By the lottery process, the above-described symbol variation designation information, stop symbol designation information, and variation stop designation information are selected, and the process proceeds to step S3. At this time, when a special prize state occurs, a special prize flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (202).
[0050]
In step S3, the main control unit (200) transmits display command information including the symbol variation designation information, stop symbol designation information, and variation stop designation information selected in step S2 to the special symbol display device (14). As a result, the special symbol display device (14) executes symbol variation control for changing the display state based on the received display command information, and can notify the player whether or not the special prize state will occur.
[0051]
In step S4, the main control unit (200) executes a flag check process for determining whether or not the special prize state flag is stored in step S2. If it is determined that the special prize state flag is stored (YES), the process proceeds to step S5. If it is determined that the special prize state flag is not stored (NO), the process is terminated.
[0052]
Finally, in step S5, the main control unit (200) executes a special prize state process for driving and controlling the big prize opening operating solenoid (180) for controlling the opening of the wide door of the big prize opening (19).
[0053]
When the signal from the big prize opening switch (190) is inputted ten times during the special prize state processing or when 30 seconds elapses after the big prize opening (19) is opened, The drive control which closes the big prize opening (19) is performed. When a detection signal is input from the specific area switch (195), it is opened again after closing. This is set to be repeatable up to 15 times.
[0054]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a main part according to the present embodiment in the processing executed by the special symbol display device (14).
[0055]
First, in step S10, the CPU (300) executes an information input check process for determining whether or not the data receiving circuit (320) has received the display command information transmitted by the main control unit (200). If it is determined that the display command information has been received (YES), the process proceeds to step S11. On the other hand, if it determines with display command information not being received (NO), it will transfer to step S22.
[0056]
In step S <b> 11, the CPU (300) determines whether or not the symbol variation designation information in the received display command information includes information that is a specific display result. If it is determined that the information is included (YES), the process proceeds to step S12. On the other hand, if it is determined that the information is not included (NO), the process proceeds to step S15.
[0057]
In step S12, the CPU (300) determines whether or not the mode A is currently set and being executed. When it is determined that the mode A is being executed (YES), the process proceeds to step S13. On the other hand, if it is determined that mode A is not being executed, that is, mode B is being executed (NO), the process proceeds to step S14.
[0058]
In step S13, the CPU (300) uses the lottery table A1 shown in FIG. 8 (a) to execute a lottery process for determining whether or not to display the character (401) in association with the symbol variation.
[0059]
In step S14, the CPU (300) uses the lottery table B1 shown in FIG. 9A to execute a lottery process for determining whether or not the character (401) appears and is displayed in association with the symbol variation.
[0060]
On the other hand, in step S15, the CPU (300) determines whether or not the current mode A is set and being executed. If it is determined that mode A is being executed (YES), the process proceeds to step S16. On the other hand, if it is determined that mode A is not being executed, that is, mode B is being executed (NO), the process proceeds to step S17.
[0061]
In step S <b> 16, the CPU (300) executes a lottery process for determining whether or not to display the character (401) in association with the symbol variation using the lottery table A <b> 2 shown in FIG. 8 (b).
[0062]
In step S <b> 17, the CPU (300) executes a lottery process for determining whether or not to display the character (401) in association with the symbol variation using the lottery table B <b> 2 shown in FIG. 9 (b).
[0063]
In step S18, the CPU (300) executes a symbol variation process (a process for changing the display state of the special symbol display device (14)) based on the previously received display command information. At this time, if a lottery for displaying and displaying the character (401) is executed in any of steps S13, S14, S16, and S17, processing for displaying the character (401) during symbol variation is executed.
[0064]
In step S <b> 19, the CPU (300) executes a symbol determination process for stopping the fluctuation by receiving the fluctuation stop designation information. Here, stop display processing is executed with the symbol designated by the stop symbol designation information among the display command information received earlier.
[0065]
In step S20, the CPU (300) determines whether or not the stopped symbol is a specific display result, and if it is determined as a special prize state (YES), the CPU (300) proceeds to step S21 to notify that the special prize state has occurred. Execute the process to be performed. On the other hand, if it is determined not to be in the special prize state (NO), the process proceeds to step S22.
[0066]
Finally, in step S22, the CPU (300) executes a mode setting process to be described later, and ends the process here.
[0067]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining the mode setting process in step S22 described above, among the processes executed by the special symbol display device (14).
[0068]
First, in step S30, the CPU (300) determines whether or not the power is turned on. If it is determined that the power is turned on (YES), the process proceeds to step S31, and a process for setting the mode A is executed. That is, the CPU (300) uses the lottery table of either mode A1 or mode A2 when executing the lottery process for determining whether or not to display the character (401) in relation to the symbol variation. It will be. Further, the CPU (300) reads the background image shown in FIG. 5 from the character ROM (360) and displays it on the LCD display (370). On the other hand, if it is determined that the power is not turned on (NO), the process proceeds to step S32.
[0069]
In step S32, the CPU (300) determines whether or not the mode A is currently set and being executed. If it is determined that the mode A is being executed (YES), the process proceeds to step S33. On the other hand, if it is determined that mode A is not being executed, that is, mode B is being executed (NO), the process proceeds to step S39.
[0070]
In step S33, the CPU (300) determines whether or not it is waiting for the mode B change. If it is determined that the mode B change is waiting (YES), the process proceeds to step S37. On the other hand, if it is determined that the mode B change is not waiting (NO), the process proceeds to step S34.
[0071]
In step S34, the CPU (300) determines that the reach state where the first symbol (601) and the third symbol (603), which are at least part of the identification information, are aligned with the same number in the current symbol variation, that is, the predetermined condition is set. It is determined whether or not the symbol variation that has been established and the final display result is the display result is performed. When it is determined that the change has been made (YES), the process proceeds to step S35, and a lottery process for determining whether or not the mode A being executed is changed to the mode B is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the change is not performed (NO), the processing here is terminated.
[0072]
In the present embodiment, whether or not to change from the game mode being executed (mode A) to another game mode (mode B) when the reach state is established, with the predetermined condition being established as the reach state. Although the lottery is executed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the predetermined condition may be other than the establishment of the reach state.
For example, the predetermined condition is that when the special symbol start switch (150) detects the passing of the game ball, or when the symbols fixedly displayed on the first symbol (601) and the third symbol (603) are displayed in advance. Or when the normal symbol activation switch (160) detects the passing of the game ball and, as a result, the special symbol start port (15) is open based on the occurrence of the semi-special prize state. For example, a game ball may enter or pass through the symbol start opening (15).
[0073]
In step S36, the CPU (300) determines whether or not the lottery result for changing to mode B is obtained by the lottery process in step S35, and it is determined that the lottery result for changing to mode B is obtained (YES). Control goes to step S37. Even if it is determined that the lottery result to change to mode B is reached, mode B is not executed immediately, but for a predetermined period, for example, until the number of symbol variations is executed 10 times, the mode change is waited. Execution of mode B is reserved (predetermined waiting period). On the other hand, if it is determined that the lottery to change to the mode B is not executed (NO), the process here is terminated.
[0074]
Note that the number of symbol fluctuations during standby for mode change, which is a predetermined standby period, may be selected randomly, and the number of symbol fluctuations during standby for mode change may be selected. Specifically, the number of symbol fluctuations during the waiting for mode change, which is a predetermined waiting period, is set in the program ROM (330) as 2, 5, 10, and 20 respectively, and the CPU (300) It is assumed that the number of symbol fluctuations during the mode change standby is selected. As a result, since there are a plurality of predetermined waiting periods, the time when the specific game mode is executed becomes indefinite, and the player plays the game while looking forward to the execution of the specific game mode. The nature is further improved.
[0075]
In step S37, the CPU (300) determines whether or not it is time to execute mode B after the mode change standby period ends, and when it is determined that it is time to execute mode B (YES), The process proceeds to step S38, and a process for setting the mode B is executed.
[0076]
That is, the CPU (300) uses the lottery table of either mode B1 or mode B2 when executing the lottery process for determining whether or not the character (401) appears and is displayed in association with the symbol variation. Will do. Further, the CPU (300) reads the background image shown in FIG. 6 from the character ROM (360) and displays it on the LCD display (370). On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not time to execute the mode B yet (NO), the processing here is terminated.
[0077]
In step S39, the CPU (300) determines whether or not the special prize state has occurred and then the special prize state has been completed. If it is determined that the special prize state has been reached (YES), the process proceeds to step S40. Then, the process for setting the mode A is executed. In other words, if a special prize state is generated during execution of mode B, the mode A is restored after the special prize state ends. On the other hand, if it determines with not being in this state (NO), it will transfer to step S41.
[0078]
In step S41, the CPU (300) determines whether or not the number of symbol fluctuations has exceeded a predetermined value (50 times) after executing mode B, and determines that the predetermined value has been exceeded (YES); The process proceeds to step S42, and a lottery process for determining whether or not the mode B being executed is changed to the mode A is executed. This lottery process is performed once every time the symbol variation process is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined value is not exceeded (NO), the processing here is terminated. That is, the mode B can be continuously executed until the number of symbol fluctuations exceeds a predetermined value (50 times) at least as the first predetermined period.
[0079]
In step S43, it is determined whether or not the decision to change from mode B being executed in the lottery process in step S42 to mode A is made. If it is determined to change to mode A (YES), the process proceeds to step S40. A process for setting mode A is executed. That is, when the first predetermined period elapses while the mode B is being executed, whether to return to the mode A is determined according to the lottery result. On the other hand, if it is determined that the mode A is not changed (NO), the processing here is terminated.
[0080]
According to the above-described embodiment, since the appearance display rate of the character (401) varies according to the game mode to be executed, the game content is standardized when the player plays a game for a long time. It is possible to eliminate the above-mentioned problems and prevent getting bored early. Furthermore, the timing of changing the appearance display rate of the character (401) by changing the game mode is when the specific variation pattern is displayed, when the special prize state is finished, and when the number of symbol variations exceeds a predetermined number Therefore, it is possible to taste changes in various game modes even in one game, and the game content can be kept fresh.
[0081]
In addition, when the game mode being executed is a specific game mode (mode B), the specific game mode (mode B) is not changed to another game mode until the first predetermined period has elapsed. Even though the game mode is changed to the specific game mode (mode B), it is possible to eliminate the player's dissatisfaction that the player immediately changes to another game mode. However, even in the first predetermined period, when the special prize state occurs, the embodiment returns to mode A after the special prize state ends. Furthermore, even after the first predetermined period has elapsed, the opportunity to change to another game mode depends on the lottery result, so there is a chance that the specific game mode will continue even after the first predetermined period has elapsed. Although the number of symbol fluctuations is applied as the first predetermined period, a period targeting the number of shot balls, the number of winning balls to a predetermined winning opening and time may be applied.
[0082]
In the above-described embodiment, the character (401) imitating a pig's face has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special symbol display device (14) using other characters. It can also be made to appear on the display.
For example, as shown in FIG. 13, characters (401a), characters (401b), etc. are characters, and these characters (401a) (401b) are related to the variations of symbols (601), (602), (603) It may be displayed on the symbol display device (14). FIG. 13 shows a state in which the symbols (601), (602), and (603) are scrolling downward.
Further, the lottery result as to whether or not to change from the game mode being executed in step S35 in FIG. 12 to another game mode is shown with the movement of the person appearing on the special symbol display device (14), character information, etc. The player may be notified.
That is, in the present invention, among those displayed on the special symbol display device (14), except for the symbol (601) (602) (603), in relation to the variation of the symbol (601) (602) (603). A character, a character pattern, a character pattern, a symbol pattern, a symbol pattern, or a combination thereof is defined as a character.
[0083]
On the other hand, even in the case of a lottery result for changing from the game mode being executed to the specific game mode (mode B), the specific game mode (mode B) is not executed until a predetermined waiting period has elapsed. The player expects that a specific game mode (mode B) will be executed in the near future, and will play a game while expecting that a predetermined waiting period will elapse, thereby maintaining his willingness to play. Become. In addition, the game store side can also suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine if the player does not stop the game. Although the number of symbol fluctuations is applied as the predetermined waiting period, a period targeting the number of shot balls, the number of winning balls to a predetermined winning opening, and time may be applied.
[0084]
In addition, since there is a configuration for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to change to another game mode, it is possible to improve the fun of the game. Further, the mode setting process in FIG. 12 and the lottery process (steps S13, 14, 16, and step 17 in FIG. 11) for determining whether or not to display the character (401) are executed on the special symbol display device (14) side. Therefore, the control burden on the main control unit (200) can be reduced. It is also possible to make the main control unit (200) have the same specifications among a plurality of models.
[0085]
As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, it is possible to give a various deformation | transformation and change to the said embodiment within the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention. For example, changing the display state is not an aspect in which the displayed pattern fluctuates, so that a predetermined character performs an action by animation, three or more game modes, a specific game mode Setting to mode A, changing various numerical values appearing in the embodiment as appropriate, and the like can be mentioned.
[0086]
In addition, although it has been described as a gaming machine in which the big winning opening (19) is opened when a plurality of symbols in a predetermined display mode, the present invention has a specific display result in which the symbols are predetermined. As a result, when a predetermined winning opening is opened (a gaming state advantageous to the player) and a game ball is won at a predetermined winning opening during the opening period, a game that triggers opening of a specific winning device It can also be applied to machines and slot machines.
[0087]
【The invention's effect】
  According to the present invention, the following effects can be achieved.
(a) According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the appearance display rate of the character varies according to the game mode to be executed, the game content is uniformed by playing the game for a long time. It is possible to eliminate the above problems and prevent getting bored early. Furthermore, when the game mode being executed is a specific game mode, the game mode is changed to a specific game mode in order not to change from the specific game mode to another game mode until the first predetermined period has elapsed. Nevertheless, it is possible to eliminate the player's dissatisfaction that the player immediately changes to another game mode.In addition, even after the first predetermined period has elapsed, the opportunity to change to another game mode depends on the lottery result, so there is a chance that the specific game mode will continue even after the first predetermined period has elapsed.
[0088]
(b) According to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of claim 1, the first predetermined period is a period in which the display control means executes a control for displaying the display result on the display device a predetermined number of times. Therefore, it becomes possible to enjoy a specific game mode during this period.
[0090]
(c) Claim3According to the described invention, claim 1Or 2In addition to the effect, it is possible to easily grasp the game mode being executed.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board constituting a part of a gaming machine to which an embodiment of the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a game control block diagram related to the gaming apparatus.
FIG. 3 is a display control block diagram relating to a special symbol display device.
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a display example of a character image displayed on a special symbol display device.
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a display example of a background image displayed on a special symbol display device.
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a display example of a background image displayed on a special symbol display device.
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a display example for explaining the appearance timing of characters displayed on the special symbol display device.
FIG. 8 is a list diagram of a lottery table showing the appearance display probability of a character when it is performed during execution of mode A.
FIG. 9 is a list diagram of a lottery table showing character appearance display probabilities when it is performed during execution of mode B;
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating main processing executed by the main control unit.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a main part according to the present embodiment of processing executed by a special symbol display device.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a mode setting process among the processes executed by the special symbol display device.
FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing a display example of another character image displayed on the special symbol display device.
[Explanation of symbols]
(10) Game board
(11) Outer guide rail
(12) Inner guide rail
(13) Game area
(14) Special symbol display device (display device)
(15) Special design start
(15a) (15b) Movable piece
(16) Normal symbol operation gate
(17) Normal symbol display device
(17a) (17b) Normal symbol display area
(18) Variable winning equipment
(19) Grand prize opening
(20) Windmill with lamp
(21) Out mouth
(22) Lamp display device
(150) Special design start switch
(160) Normal pattern operation switch
(180) Grand prize opening solenoid
(190) Grand prize opening switch
(195) Specific area switch
(200) Main control unit
(201) ROM
(202) RAM
(210) Input port
(220) Output port
(225) Ordinary electric accessory actuated solenoid
(230) Indicator light device
(240) Sound effect generator
(300) CPU (display control means, mode control means, lottery means)
(310) Image display processing LSI
(320) Data receiving circuit
(330) Program ROM
(340) RAM
(350) Video RAM
(360) Character ROM (storage means)
(370) LCD display
(380) Display related information output terminal
(401) (401a) (401b) character
(601) 1st design (identification information)
(602) 2nd design (identification information)
(603) Figure 3 (identification information)

Claims (3)

A display device capable of changing a display state of the identification information ; and a display control unit configured to execute control for confirming and displaying a display result after changing the display state of the identification information on the display device. In the gaming machine capable of causing a gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the identification information that is confirmed and displayed is a predetermined specific display result,
The display control means can execute control for causing a character different from the identification information to appear on the display device in association with changing the display state of the identification information, and the character is displayed on the display device. Mode control means for selecting and executing any one game mode among a plurality of game modes having different probabilities of appearing and displaying on
The mode control means is configured to specify a predetermined display result of the identification information displayed on the display device when a character appears on the display device among a plurality of game modes being executed. In the case of a specific game mode in which the probability of a display result is improved as compared with the case where a character appears on the display device while controlling other game modes other than the specific game mode described later , until the first predetermined period elapses, is not changed from said particular game mode to the other game modes, the to continue a particular game mode, after the first predetermined period has elapsed, the Each time the display state of the identification information is changed on the display device, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to change from the specific game mode being continued to another game mode. Gaming machine wherein said until the other game modes lottery result to change into, to further continue the specific game mode by extract election. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first predetermined period is a period in which the display control unit executes control for causing the display device to display the display result of the identification information for a predetermined number of times. The display control means includes a storage means for storing display images capable of recognizing each game mode corresponding to a plurality of game modes controlled by the mode control means, and a display image corresponding to the game mode being executed. the reading from the storage unit, the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein executing the control to be displayed on the display device.

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