JP4448506B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a gaming state is changed to a special gaming state that is advantageous for a player when a result of a variable display game becomes a special display result determined in advance.

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine, for example, a variation display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information (identification symbols) is provided on a game board, and a variation display game is performed by variably displaying the plurality of identification information. Pachinko machines that have been made are known.

  In the variable display game, as a plurality of pieces of identification information, for example, a symbol string composed of numerals and alphabets is formed from the top to the bottom in each of the variable display areas, for example, left, middle, and right formed in the variable display device. It is performed by displaying the symbols so that each symbol moves. When a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation display game, the variation display in each variation display area is stopped in the order of, for example, left, right, and middle, and each predetermined display is performed. By stopping and displaying the symbols, the stop result mode is derived as a result of the variable display game. The game board is provided with a start winning opening through which a game ball can be won, and when the game ball wins the start winning opening, the variable display game is started.

  Then, when the variable display game is over, each symbol that is stopped and displayed in each of the plurality of variable display areas is a special result mode (for example, “7, 7, 7”, etc.) determined in advance as a special display result. The game state is changed to a special game state that is advantageous to the player, for example, a variable prize device provided on the game board is converted to an open state for a predetermined period and a predetermined continuation condition is satisfied. Based on this, the player can acquire a large number of game balls by repeating the conversion of the open state.

  In addition, if the game ball wins the start winning opening during a period in which the variable display game cannot be started immediately, such as when the variable display game is already being performed or a special gaming state is occurring, the variable display game Until it becomes possible to execute the game, a function for temporarily storing the right to execute (start) the variable display game within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) is provided. It is possible to prevent the winning of the game ball from becoming invalid for the execution of the variable display game.

  In recent gaming machines, in order to increase the player's expectation, the special result mode is a specific special result mode (for example, “5, 5, 5”, “7, 7, 7” In the case where it is established as any one of the odd numbers of odd numbers such as, etc., in addition to generating the special game state, a specific game state may be generated. In other words, when a normal special result mode (for example, a gaze number with an even number of symbols such as “6, 6, 6”, etc.) is established, only the above special gaming state occurs, and a specific special result mode is established. In some cases, in addition to the occurrence of a special game state, for example, a special game state that facilitates the generation of the next special game state after the end of the special game state is considered.

  As the specific game state, for example, a special figure probability variation state in which the probability that a special result mode is established in the variable display game after completion of the special game state is increased, or a game ball is won at the start winning opening after the special game state is completed. There are states such as a state where the start winning is made easy.

  By the way, conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine has been provided with operation means that can be operated by a player so that technical intervention can be made in a variable display game (see Patent Document 1). However, conventionally, as the operation means, for example, a stop button is provided, and while a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner is being executed, the identification in the variable display game is performed by pressing the stop button. It was something that could stop the display of fluctuations in information. That is, the technical intervention in the conventional gaming machine is merely to stop the variable display game, and it is difficult to enhance the interest of the gaming machine.

In addition, since the conventional technical intervention has a direct influence on the derivation of the result of the variable display game related to the occurrence of the special gaming state, the result of the variable display game changes depending on the skill of the player. There is also a problem that not all players can enjoy equally.
JP 61-279269

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and by displaying an auxiliary game related to a variable display game, the game can be diversified and the interest can be enhanced. By intervening based on the player's operation on the game, it is possible not only to stop the variable display game, but to display various displays according to the player's operation, further enhancing the interest Since the player's operation does not directly affect the derivation of the result of the variable display game, the result of the variable display game does not change according to the skill of the player. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can be enjoyed equally by all players.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 is based on a game control device for controlling the progress of a game, a variable display device whose display state can be changed, and a display command signal from the game control device. A display control device for causing the variable display device to display a variable display game based on the identification information of the game, and when the result of the variable display game is a special display result, the special game state is advantageous for the player. In a gaming machine that
The display control device is configured to be capable of executing control to display an auxiliary game related to the variable display game on the variable display device,
Operating means for intervening in the auxiliary game based on the player's operation,
An input signal from the operation means is configured to be input only to the display control device,
In the case where the display control device is configured to be able to intervene in the game a plurality of times by operating the operation means with respect to the auxiliary game corresponding to one variable display game, and the result of the variable display game becomes a special display result , controls before Symbol display content of the auxiliary game as a result increases the probability of success as the auxiliary game becomes much intervention times of the auxiliary game according to the operation of the operating means, the result of the auxiliary game by any intervention and successful The display time is adjusted by displaying an image decorating the occurrence of the special game state until the execution time of the predetermined variable display game commanded from the game control device has elapsed since becoming. It is characterized by that.

  Here, the “game machine” includes a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, an arrange ball game machine, a sparrow ball game machine, a pachislot machine or a slot machine. The “variable display device” may be a single device such as a liquid crystal display device, a CRT (cathode ray tube) display device, a display device in which a large number of light emitting elements are arranged, or a mechanical display device using a rotating drum. A combination of these devices may be used as long as the display state can be changed to such an extent that the present invention can be implemented. The “identification information” includes identification symbols (identification marks) that can be visually identified, such as numbers, letters, symbols and characters, and colors.

  In addition, the “variable display game” means, for example, that a symbol sequence composed of a plurality of symbols is moved from the top to the bottom in each of a plurality of variable display regions formed in the variable display device. When a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display game, the variable display in each variable display area is stopped in a predetermined order and each predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed to derive a display result. Things. The result of the variable display game is “special display result”, for example, a predetermined specific combination state in which a plurality of symbols are “2,2,2” or “7,7,7” Is to stop at.

Further, the “special game state” means that it is easy to acquire a large number of game media (game value) as compared to the normal time (a game state other than the special game state, including a normal game state, a specific game state, etc.). This refers to a gaming state, for example, a state in which a large winning opening (also referred to as a special variable winning device) in the first type pachinko gaming machine is opened, or a right generation state in the third type pachinko gaming machine. The “auxiliary game related to the variable display game” is a display game that produces a variable display game, and a result equivalent to the result of the variable display game is derived, and the display mode is different from the variable display game. A display game or the like. As the “operation means”, for example, buttons provided at predetermined locations of the gaming machine can be mentioned, but other than that, a stick, a lever or the like may be used, and an appropriate one may be provided according to the display mode of the auxiliary game. .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game control device for controlling the progress of a game, a variable display device whose display state can be changed, and a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information based on a display command signal from the game control device. and a display control unit for displaying on the variable display device, when the variable display game result is a special display result, in the gaming machine so as to favor a special game state gaming state for the player ,
The display control device is configured to be capable of executing control to display an auxiliary game related to the variable display game on the variable display device,
Operating means for intervening in the auxiliary game based on the player's operation,
An input signal from the operation means is configured to be input only to the display control device,
In the case where the display control device is configured to be able to intervene in the game a plurality of times by operating the operation means with respect to the auxiliary game corresponding to one variable display game, and the result of the variable display game becomes a special display result , controls before Symbol display content of the auxiliary game as a result increases the probability of success as the auxiliary game becomes much intervention times of the auxiliary game according to the operation of the operating means, the result of the auxiliary game by any intervention and successful The lottery for determining whether or not the special display result becomes the display result with the specific gaming state until the execution time of the predetermined variable display game instructed from the game control device elapses It is characterized in that the display time is adjusted by playing a game.

According to the first and second aspects of the invention, by displaying the auxiliary game related to the variable display game, the game can be varied and the interest can be enhanced. By performing intervention based on the player's operation, it is possible not only to stop the variable display game, but also to perform various displays according to the player's operation, thereby further enhancing the interest.
In addition, since the player's operation does not directly affect the derivation of the result of the variable display game, the result of the variable display game does not change according to the skill of the player. Can enjoy equally.
Furthermore, when the result of the auxiliary game is displayed due to the intervention of the auxiliary game by the operation of the operation means of the player, the display time is adjusted, so that the variable display game and the auxiliary game are advanced without unnaturalness. be able to.

Further, the invention according to claim 1 and claim 2 is divided into a game control device that controls the progress of the game and a display control device that displays the variable display game on the variable display device. The burden can be reduced, and the processing based on the display and operation means of the variable display game and the auxiliary game can be executed efficiently. Further, since the input signal from the operating means is configured to be input only to the display control device, no external input is made to the game control device having a lottery function, thereby preventing fraud. effective.

  Embodiments according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine exemplified as an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, in particular, a pachinko gaming machine 100 of the type belonging to the so-called “first type”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to this embodiment launches a game ball (game medium) in an internal game area (described later) and plays a game. On the side, as shown in FIG. 1, a game board 1 constituting a game area 1a is installed.

  In the game area 1a surrounded by the guide rails 2 of the game board 1, game balls launched by a launcher (not shown) are allowed to flow down. Also, the game area 1a has a normal figure start gates 6 and 6 for giving a start condition for a normal variation display game by passing a game ball, a normal symbol (normal figure) display device 7 for displaying a normal change display game, Depending on the result of the normal variation display game on the symbol display device 7, the opening and closing members 9a, 9a are opened (open state advantageous for the player) and closed (unfavorable state for the player). ), And a special symbol (special figure) display device 4 as a variable display device for displaying a variable display game (here, a special variable display game) based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, Depending on the result of the special variation display game on the special symbol display device 4, the special winning opening 5b is converted from a closed state (closed state disadvantageous for the player) to an open state (open state advantageous to the player). Cycle special variation winning device 5 for a game, generally winning opening 8, ..., side lamps 12, 12, the ball striking direction conversion member 14 is called a windmill, ..., and a number of nails (not shown) is disposed. Further, an out hole 13 for collecting the out ball is provided at the center of the lowermost end of the game area 1a.

  The normal symbol display device (ordinary symbol display device) 7 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment type LED and the like, and a normal variable display game for variably displaying a plurality of normal symbols (for example, identification information such as symbols, numbers, symbols, etc.). It is possible to do. Here, the normal symbol display device 7 is provided on the left side of the open / close door 5 a of the special variable winning device 5. In addition, on the right side of the open / close door 5a of the special variation winning device 5, the game ball passes through the ordinary start gates 6 and 6 (ordinary start winning) and the normal variation display game is not yet processed. A general-purpose start memory display (general-purpose memory display) 6a for displaying the number of processing times (starting memory number) is provided. Here, the upper limit number of the normal start memory is four, and the general start memory display 6a is composed of four LEDs.

  In this embodiment, the normal variation winning device 9 is disposed in the game area 1a below the variation display device (special symbol display device) 4, and includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 9a, 9a. The open / close members 9a, 9a are normally kept closed at intervals sufficient to allow one game ball to flow in (closed state disadvantageous for the player). When a predetermined result mode (for example, a hit result mode such as “7”) is displayed as a result of the game, it becomes a normal symbol hit and reverses by driving the general-purpose solenoid 6c (FIG. 2). The game ball is converted into a state in which the game ball is easy to flow into the normal variation winning device 9 (open state advantageous to the player).

  The normal variation prize winning device 9 of this embodiment also serves as a start prize opening (a special prize start prize opening) that gives a start condition for the special variation display game based on the inflow (winning) of game balls. In the region, a special figure starting sensor 9b (FIG. 2) is provided. Further, in the general figure start gate 6, a general figure start sensor 6b (FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general figure start gate 6 is provided.

  The variable display device (special symbol display device) 4 includes a display unit 4a formed of, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD). The display state of the display unit 4a can be changed. Here, a plurality of special symbols (for example, symbols, numbers, etc.) are selected based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variation winning device (start winning port) 9. , Identification information such as symbols) can be variably displayed. Further, the display unit 4a has a plurality of variable display areas, and a series of symbols are sequentially displayed in the variable display areas, and then stopped, thereby stopping a big hit gaming state that gives a special game value ( It is possible to display a variable display game (special variable display game) related to the occurrence of a special game state.

Furthermore, in the present invention, an auxiliary game related to the variation display game (special variation display game) can be displayed on the variation display device (special symbol display device) 4. Here, the auxiliary game related to the variable display game is a display game that produces the variable display game, and a result equivalent to the result of the variable display game is derived. Different display games. Specifically, for example, when a reach state occurs in a variable display game, whether or not a big hit (special display result) is reached from the reach state, that is, whether or not a special game state is entered is a variable display game. One that displays as a result of another game. Here, an auxiliary game does not always occur for all the variable display games, but a variable display game with a high reliability (possibility) resulting in a special display result (eg, reach state or SP reach (specific When the variable display game that is in the reach state) is being executed and the variable display game is in the reach state, an auxiliary game for performing baseball batting is generated, and points are scored in the batting in this auxiliary game In this case ( when the game result is successful) , the variable display game becomes a special display result and a special gaming state is generated.

  Here, the gaming machine 100 is provided with operating means 200 for intervening in the auxiliary game based on the player's operation. In this embodiment, an operation button is provided at the left end of the upper plate unit 130, and the operation button constitutes the operation means 200. In this embodiment, the batter swings the bat on the screen when the operation button (operation means) 200 is pressed while the auxiliary game is displayed. Then, when the player presses the operation button according to the timing when the ball flies on the screen and can hit the ball by swinging the bat on the screen, hit, home run, out, etc. Judgment is made. If a score can be scored before a predetermined number of balls have been hit, the variable display game becomes a special display result and a special game state is generated. Since the result of the variation display game is determined at the start of the variation, the intervention in the auxiliary game does not directly affect the result of the variation display game. That is, the end time of the auxiliary game is changed by the operation means 200 (for example, change of the end time of the auxiliary game by scoring with the first hit, scoring with the second hit, or scoring with the final hit). Or the result of the auxiliary game is changed (for example, the result of whether the score is a hit or a home run is scored when it is determined that a score will be entered). There will be technical interventions that will not affect the outcome of

  In addition, in this embodiment, the start prize opening is in a state in which the next special variation display game cannot be started immediately such as while the special variation display game is already being performed or the special game state is occurring. When the game ball wins the normal variation winning device 9 that also serves as a starting storage means (in this case, the RAM 21b of the game control device 20 corresponds) until the next special variation display game can be executed. However, the right to execute (start) the special variation display game generated by winning the game ball in the normal variation winning device 9 can be stored as the start memory. The normal variation winning device 9 of this embodiment is a type of starting winning opening that allows a game ball to flow into the back side of the game board 1, and has a special start sensor 9b (FIG. 2) in its inside (winning area). The special figure start sensor 9b detects the winning of the game ball. Further, here, the start memory can be stored within a range of a predetermined upper limit number, and the start memory number is limited even if more than the upper limit number of game balls are won in the normal variation winning device 9 during the period. No more than a number.

  In the upper part of the special symbol display device 4, the number of unprocessed times (number of special figure starting memories) in which the game ball is won in the normal variation winning device 9 and the special variation display game is unprocessed is displayed. A figure start memory display (special map storage display) 4b is provided. In this embodiment, the upper limit number of start memories is four, and the start memory display 4b is composed of four LEDs. Each time the start memory is incremented by 1, one LED is turned on, and every time the start memory is consumed, one LED is turned off.

  Further, in this embodiment, there is provided specific game state generating means (in this case, the game control device 20 corresponds) that generates a specific game state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined game condition. As the establishment of the predetermined game condition, for example, when the display result mode of the special variation display game is a special result mode (such as a tick), the special result mode is an odd symbol. Can be mentioned. In this embodiment, the specific game state occurs after the special game state ends.

  As the specific gaming state, for example, after the end of the special gaming state (big hit gaming state), the opportunity for the open / close members 9a, 9a of the normal variable winning device 9 to be converted to the open state is increased (for example, one conversion opportunity ( For example, in the normal variation display game, the number of times of conversion to the open state is increased from 1 to 3) when the normal symbol hit is derived once), or the open / close members 9a and 9a are converted to the open state. By making the period longer (for example, changing from 0.5 seconds to 5 seconds), it is possible to generate a start winning facilitating state in which a game ball can easily win a prize to the normal variable winning device 9 as a start winning opening. There is something that was made. In addition, the probability of occurrence of a special gaming state increases (for example, the probability increases from 1/300 to 1/50), the probability of occurrence of a special figure probability increases, and the probability of occurrence of hitting a normal figure increases (for example, 1/10 to 9/10) The normal fluctuation winning state and normal fluctuation display game fluctuation time is shortened from the normal time (for example, shortened from 30 seconds to 5 seconds), the normal fluctuation winning device per unit time There is a short-time state, etc., that increases the chances of being opened to the open state. The specific gaming state may be performed by combining any of the plurality of states described above. Further, the specific game state includes both a pattern in which a time limit is set based on the number of executions and time of the special variation display game, and a pattern that is continued until the special game state is generated a predetermined number of times (for example, once). .

  The special variable winning device 5 includes a large winning opening 5b that is opened and closed by an attacker-type opening / closing door (movable member) 5a. Further, the open / close door 5a can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side thereof is tilted forward by driving the solenoid 5e for movable member (FIG. 2). Then, the display result of the special variation display game on the display unit 4a of the special symbol display device 4 (each variation of the display unit 4a of the special symbol display device 4) performed based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variation prize winning device 9 The special symbol stop state in the display area) becomes a special display result (for example, a specific combination mode such as the special symbol is "6, 6, 6"), which is a big hit gaming state (special game) When the state) occurs, the cycle game is converted from the closed state (closed state disadvantageous for the player) to the open state (opened state advantageous for the player) where a large number of game balls can be easily obtained. Is to be done.

  Inside the big winning opening 5b (winning area), a general winning opening sensor (count sensor) 5c for detecting a gaming ball that has flowed into the general winning area among the gaming balls that have entered the big winning opening 5b (see FIG. 2) and a special winning opening sensor (continuous sensor) 5d for detecting a gaming ball that has flowed into a continuous winning area (also referred to as a V winning area or special winning opening) among the gaming balls that have entered the big winning opening 5b (see FIG. 2) and, after a game ball flows into the special prize opening, a prize rate adjusting solenoid 5f for adjusting the prize rate of the game ball to the special prize opening without allowing the game ball to flow into the special prize opening is arranged. It is installed. In addition, in each of the general winning awards 8,... (Winning area), winning award sensors 8a,... (FIG. 2) for detecting game balls that have entered the general award 8, are disposed. Yes.

  Further, a card unit 500 having a card insertion slot 501 into which a prepaid card for renting a game ball (not shown) is inserted is provided next to the pachinko gaming machine 100. In addition, an upper plate unit 130 is provided at the lower front portion of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and an upper plate 105 for storing discharged game balls (prize balls, rental balls) is provided in the upper plate unit 130. . The upper tray 105 was inserted into the card insertion slot 501 and the card insertion slot 501 by pressing the ball with the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 501, thereby requesting a ball lending discharge operation to the upper tray 105. A card return switch 108c for requesting a return operation of the prepaid card, a display unit 108a for displaying the information related to the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 501, and a game ball from the upper plate 105 are extracted to the lower plate 107. A ball removal operation lever 11 and the like for flowing down are provided. Furthermore, a launch operation is performed on the lower side of the upper plate unit 130 in a lower plate 107 that accommodates game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 105, and a launch device (not shown) that launches game balls toward the game area 1a. An operation handle 104, an ashtray 10, and the like are installed. Behind the ashtray 10 is installed a speaker 61 (FIG. 2) for performing various audio notifications (for example, prize ball discharge notification, abnormality notification, etc.) and game effects.

  FIG. 2 is a main control block diagram of the game control device 20, the display control device 40 (provided separately from the game control device 20 here) and other devices installed in this pachinko gaming machine.

  The game control device 20 includes a game microcomputer 21 having an internal CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21a, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 21b, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 21c, an input / output I / F 23, an oscillator 22, and the like. It is comprised and performs comprehensive control regarding a game, such as progress of a game.

  The CPU 21a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs calculation control, and also generates various random number values involved in determining the game contents of a special variation display game (variation display game), an auxiliary game, and a normal variation display game. . The RAM 21b stores the ON signal of the special figure start sensor 9b provided in the normal variation winning device 9 (special figure start storage) and the ON of the normal figure start sensors 6b and 6b provided in the normal figure start gates 6 and 6. It has a storage area for signal storage (normal start storage), a storage area for various random values generated by the CPU 21a, a storage area for temporarily storing various data, and a work area for the CPU 21a. In the ROM 21c, a game control program and control data are written, and various determination values for determining the contents of a special variation display game (variation display game) and a normal variation display game are written. .

  The input / output I / F 23 includes an input I / F and an output I / F. The input I / F is connected through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown) to a special drawing start sensor 9b, a normal drawing start sensor 6b, 6b, a special winning opening sensor 5d, a general winning opening sensor 5c, a winning opening sensor 8a, ..., the sensor unit of the discharge control device 30 is connected, and detection signals output from these sensors are output to the CPU 21a via the input I / F.

  On the other hand, various control signals output from the CPU 21a are input to the output I / F. These control signals are output from the output I / F via an output port and a driver (not shown). Display device) 7, ordinary power solenoid 6c, ordinary figure memory display (general figure start memory display) 6a, special figure memory indicator (special figure start memory display) 4b, movable member solenoid 5e, winning rate adjustment Output to the solenoid 5f, the discharge control device 30, the display control device 40, the external output terminal 81, and the like. In this embodiment, the game control device 20 is configured to control the decoration control device 50 and the sound control device 60 via the display control device 40, whereby the burden on the game control device 20 is increased. It is made to decrease.

  The discharge control device 30 receives a required number of games from a ball discharge unit (not shown) based on a prize ball control command output from the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 or a ball rental control command output from the card unit 500 or the like. Control is performed to discharge balls (prize balls, rental balls). In addition, the discharge control device 30 performs control to count the number of game balls discharged by a predetermined sensor unit and output the counted number to the game control device 20 side.

  The decoration control device 50 controls the light emission state of various decoration lamps / LEDs 51 (for example, the side lamps 12) based on the decoration control command output from the display control device 40. The sound control device 60 controls sound effects and sounds output from the speaker 61 based on a sound control command output from the display control device 40. The external output terminal 81 relays external information output from the game control device 20 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The CPU 21a of the game control device 20 extracts the random number value stored in the RAM 21b based on, for example, the input of an on signal (start signal) from the special figure start sensor 9b and the ordinary figure start sensors 6b and 6b, By comparing the extracted random number value with a determination value stored in advance in the ROM 21c, a game value to be given to the player (for example, a jackpot of a special figure) is determined, and based on the determination, Data related to display is sent to the display control device 40 to cause the variable display device 4 to perform variable display, or data related to sound is sent to the sound control device 60 via the variable display device 4 to control sound effects output from the speaker. Or send data related to decoration to the decoration control device 50 via the variable display device 4 to check the lighting / flashing state of various decoration lamps / LEDs such as the side lamps 12, 12. Control and or.

  For example, when the special jackpot determination random number value and the special figure jackpot determination value match, the display control device 40 sends display data to the variable display device 4 to display the variable display game. It is stopped in a combination mode of identification information (for example, a special result mode such as “7, 7, 7”), and a special game state called a jackpot game state is generated. In this special game state, a cycle in which the open / close door 5a of the special variable prize-winning device 5 is opened and closed for a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is defined as one round, and during each round, the game ball is in a special prize opening 5b. The gaming state is continued up to a predetermined round (for example, 15 rounds) on condition that it is detected by the special winning opening sensor 5d of the winning opening. However, during each round, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big winning opening 5b, the round ends at that time. During each round, the number of prizes received in the special prize opening 5b is detected by the special prize opening sensor 5d and the general prize opening sensor 5c and stored in the RAM 21b. When the predetermined number is reached, the open / close door 5a is closed and the special prize for that round is displayed. The gaming state ends. As described above, in this pachinko gaming machine, the result of the variable display game based on a plurality of identification information displayed on the special symbol display device (variable display device) 4 becomes a predetermined special display result. Thus, a special gaming state advantageous to the player occurs, and a predetermined gaming value (such as an opportunity to acquire a large amount of prize balls) can be given to the player.

  The display control device 40 performs display control of the display unit 4a of the special symbol display device (variable display device) 4 based on a display command signal from the game control device 20, and includes display control means described later. The display control device 40 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory) and a DMAC (Direct Memory Access Controller), an oscillator, a VDC (Video Digital Controller), a font ROM, and a VDC. A γ correction circuit and an interface for performing γ correction when an electric signal (input signal) is converted into an optical signal (output signal) are provided.

  In addition, about the structure of the display control apparatus 40, the decoration control apparatus 50, and the sound control apparatus 60, a control signal may be separately output with respect to each control apparatus from the game control apparatus 20, or the said Three control devices may be integrated (for example, three control devices are integrated into one control device as an effect control device), but in this embodiment, a command from the game control device 20 is used. Based on this, the display control device 40 is configured to control the decoration control device 50 and the sound control device 60. Thereby, decoration control and sound control linked with display on the display unit 4a of the special symbol display device 4 can be performed more smoothly. Moreover, the burden of the game control apparatus 20 can be reduced by such a structure.

  Here, the input signal resulting from the operation of the operation means 200 is input only to the display control device 40. Thereby, the burden on the game control device 20 can be further reduced, and the display based on the variable display game and the auxiliary game and the processing based on the operation means 200 can be efficiently executed. In addition, since no external input is made to the game control device 20 having a lottery function for a big hit (occurrence of a special game state), an effect of preventing fraud is also produced.

  The CPU includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, and the like, and is connected to the game control device 20 through an interface. Under the control of the game control device 20, the display control of the special symbol display device 4 is performed. Is going. The control data is sent to the VDC in synchronization with the pulse from the oscillator. In the ROM, a display control program and display control data for performing display control of the special symbol display device 4 are written. The RAM includes a storage area for temporarily storing various data and a work area for the CPU. The DMAC directly exchanges display control data between each memory, VDC, etc. without access to the CPU in response to display control information (command) from the gaming microcomputer 21.

  In the font ROM, design display data for a special variation display game, background image display data, reach state image display data, character display data describing game contents, and the like are written. The VDC includes a sprite RAM, a palette RAM, a V-RAM, and the like, and performs the following image data control. That is, the VDC receives a command signal from the CPU, extracts special symbol and display data of the background image from the font ROM, and edits them. Then, based on the color arrangement data included in the command signal, a color arrangement is designated for the edited image data in the palette RAM, and then image editing of special symbols and characters is performed in the sprite RAM. The edited image data signal is corrected by the γ correction circuit, transmitted to the special symbol display device 4 in synchronization with V_SYNC and H_SYNC, and displayed on the display unit 4a of the special symbol display device 4. Each of these control devices including the game control device 20 is supplied with power from the power supply device 90. Further, the power supply device 90 includes a backup power supply 91 that operates when normal power supply from the power supply device 90 is stopped.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to this embodiment, display control means (here, included in the display control device 40) specially displays a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information and an auxiliary game related to the variable display game. Control to display on the display unit 4a of the symbol display device (variable display device) 4 is performed. Hereinafter, description will be made mainly using the image diagram of FIG. 3 and the time chart of FIG.

  First, the game control device 20 detects that a game ball has won the normal variation winning device (starting winning port) 9 via the special figure starting sensor 9b (or if there is a special figure starting memory, the start condition is 3), as shown in FIG. 3A, in the display unit 4a of the special symbol display device (variable display device) 4, the left symbol Z1 in the left variation display region and the middle symbol Z2 in the middle variation display region. Then, a variation display game for variably displaying the right symbol Z3 in the right variation display area is started (A1 in FIG. 6). When a predetermined time elapses after the start of the change display game, as shown in FIG. 3B, the changing symbols stop changing in the order of the left symbol Z1 and the right symbol Z3, and only the middle symbol Z2 changes. It will be in the state. At this time, if the left symbol Z1 and the right symbol Z3 are different symbols (that is, if they are not in the reach state), the middle symbol Z2 is also immediately stopped, and the variation display game ends. However, when the left symbol Z1 and the right symbol Z3 are stopped at the same symbol, the reach state is reached and various effects are performed. In this image diagram, both the left symbol Z1 and the right symbol Z3 are stopped at “7” and are in a reach state.

  In this embodiment, when a variable display game having a high reliability (possibility) resulting in a special display result is executed, a special symbol display device (variable display) is provided by auxiliary game control means provided in the display control means. The auxiliary game is displayed on the display unit 4a of the device 4). Here, when a reach state is generated in a variable display game, if the result of the variable display game is a special display result, the specific reach state is generated at a relatively high rate (50%), and the variable display game If the result is other than the special display result, the specific reach state is generated at a relatively low rate (5%). When the specific reach state occurs, an auxiliary game is played. Therefore, when the variable display game is a highly reliable variable display game with a special display result, the auxiliary game is displayed by the auxiliary game control means provided in the display control means (see FIG. 6 A3, B1). Here, first, as shown in FIG. 3 (c), the left symbol Z1, the middle symbol Z2 (in this case, it is not the symbol that has been confirmed (stopped display), but the state of the symbol row in the variable display) , Each symbol of the right symbol Z3 is reduced and displayed and moved to the upper part of the screen. As a result, an auxiliary game based on a baseball batting game is displayed on the lower screen of the symbol.

  In this auxiliary game, the ball G2 flies from the back side of the screen toward the front side. When the batter G1 hits the ball G2 and hits the ball, the current runner status G4 is displayed on the right side of the screen. It has come to be. Here, there is a situation where there are 2 runners in advance from the start of the auxiliary game, and if one hit occurs during the auxiliary game, the player can score. And if a score can be scored within the given batting chance (number of hits), then a special gaming state is generated. Note that character information G9 appears as necessary. Here, when the ball G2 flies, the character information “hit the ball !!” is displayed at the lower right of the screen.

  Further, in this embodiment, the gaming machine 100 includes an operation means 200 for intervening in the auxiliary game based on the player's operation. Here, as shown in FIG. 1, an operation button is provided as the operation means 200 at the left end of the upper plate unit 130. Then, only when the player presses the operation button 200 during display of the auxiliary game, the batter G1 described above swings the bat on the screen. Further, as described above, by pressing the operation button 200 in accordance with the timing when the ball G2 flies, the batter G1 can hit the ball G2, and the hit ball G2 is hit under various conditions. It is configured to result in a home run or out.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the right to intervene in the auxiliary game is granted based on a predetermined condition by the auxiliary game intervention right granting means provided in the auxiliary game control means. Here, when the variable display game is in the specific reach state, the auxiliary game is displayed and the right to intervene in the auxiliary game by the operation means 200 is given. That is, here, if the auxiliary game is displayed, the operation means 200 can always intervene in the auxiliary game. In some cases, the auxiliary game intervention right granting unit determines whether or not to intervene the operation unit.

  Here, the number of rights to intervene in the auxiliary game (here, the number of batting game hits) is selectively given within a predetermined range (for example, within a range of 1 to 4) by the auxiliary game intervention right granting unit. The number of rights can be determined according to the result of a predetermined variable display game. Here, as the number of batting game hits (the number of intervention rights in the auxiliary game) increases, the possibility of scoring in the batting game (auxiliary game) increases. For example, the result of the variable display game is a special display result (big hit) ), The number of strikes (number of intervention rights) is likely to increase, and if the result of the variable display game is not a special display result, the number of strikes (number of intervention rights) is likely to be reduced, It is possible to surely increase the player's expectation on the number of intervention rights granted in the auxiliary game.

  As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 5A, a specific reach state occurs in which the probability of the result of the variable display game being a special display result (big hit) is high (for example, 60%), If a special display result is obtained after the specific reach state, the selection rate for the number of intervention rights to be 1 is 10%, the selection rate for the number of intervention rights is 2 is 20%, and the number of intervention rights is The number of intervention rights is 30%, the number of intervention rights is 4 and the selection ratio is 40%. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5B, when a specific reach state occurs with a high probability (for example, 60%) that the result of the variable display game will be a special display result (big hit), after the specific reach state If the result is not a special display result, the selection rate that the number of intervention rights to the auxiliary game is 1 is 40%, the selection rate that the number of intervention rights is 2 is 30%, and the selection rate that the number of intervention rights is 3 It is easy to give a smaller number of intervention rights, such as 20% and the selection rate that the number of intervention rights is 4 is 10%. In other words, in the case of the variable display game, a greater number of intervention rights is given when the result is a big hit.

  In addition, depending on the type of the variable display game to be executed, the reliability that the result of the variable display game becomes the special display result is set to be relatively high, and the reliability that the result of the variable display game becomes the special display result is If there is something that is set relatively low, the number of rights to intervene in the auxiliary game may be given according to the reliability. That is, when a variable display game with a relatively high reliability is executed, the number of intervention rights in the auxiliary game corresponding to the variable display game is easily given, and the variable display game with a relatively low reliability is executed. In this case, by making the number of intervention rights to the auxiliary game corresponding to the variable display game easy to be granted, the relationship between the variable display game and the number of intervention rights of the auxiliary game can be further clarified, The expectation for the player's operation can be further increased.

  Here, the number of intervention rights to the auxiliary game is set to 3 (that is, the batting game batting number is set to 3) by the auxiliary game intervention right granting means, and the intervention right number display (battering number display) G5 Is displayed on the left side of the screen as shown in FIG. Then, the effect setting of the auxiliary game is made and executed so that the number of times of three hits falls within the period during the specific reach state. Here, as shown in FIG. 6, the first hit D1 and the second hit D2 cannot score, and the third hit (final hit) D3 becomes a home run as shown in FIG. Character information G3 (indication “home run!”) Is displayed, and the middle symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed as a special display result as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 3E, the fanfare display of the variable display game with the character G6 and the character information G8 (in this case, congratulations for the special display result. "Indication" is displayed). It should be noted that every time one hit is completed, the number of intervention rights number display (number of hits display) G5 on the left side of the screen decreases.

  In addition, since there are a plurality of scenes to be scored with respect to the execution time of the variable display game designated in advance from the game control device, an image (decrease the big hit) until the execution time elapses from the scored scene. The fanfare display etc.) is displayed with the display time adjusted. For example, if you can score a big hit after scoring for the first shot, the fanfare display will be a big hit if you can score for the second hit for 10 seconds and score a big hit for the second shot for 7 seconds. In this case, the fanfare display is performed for 4 seconds, and when the player can score at the 4th hit and wins a big hit, the fanfare display is performed for 1 second. At this time, the remaining time until the execution time elapses (time until the end of display) G7 may be displayed.

  If the special display result is confirmed in the middle of the reach state period, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, in the auxiliary game, a score is entered at the second hit D2, and the special display result is confirmed. In the case (A4), the remaining reach period (the period up to A2 and B2) may be used for the re-lottery game. That is, when it is determined that a special display result will be obtained earlier with respect to the execution time of the variable display game determined by the game control device, and the execution time of the auxiliary game is shortened, the extra time is used. In addition, by performing a re-lottery game that determines whether or not the special display result is a result with a specific gaming state, the variable display game and the auxiliary game may be allowed to proceed without unnaturalness. It should be noted that, as the re-lottery game, an appropriate game such as a so-called full-rotation fluctuation display that fluctuates together while three symbols are aligned, or a game that performs another game may be performed.

  In addition, if the game is out of play, you will not be able to score even if you operate the operation means at any timing, but even in that case, if the timing of the batting operation is good, you will have a little more hit or home run. It is good to display a scene (like out in fine play) that is likely to happen. Further, as shown in FIG. 4 (a), the auxiliary game control means, even when the auxiliary game is displayed, when the operation means 200 does not intervene in the auxiliary game (in the auxiliary game, In the case where the player does not press the operation button 200 even though the ball G2 is flying, an auxiliary game canceling unit for canceling the display of the auxiliary game may be provided. Here, in the first hit, when the player does not press the operation button 200 even though the ball G2 is flying (in FIG. 4A, the ball G2 passes through the batter G1, The character information G9 “Strike !!” is displayed), and it is assumed that there is no intention to intervene in the auxiliary game by the operating means 200, and the auxiliary game is stopped, and the normal information as shown in FIG. It returns to the reach state display of the variable display game. Thereafter, for example, effects other than the auxiliary game in the variable display game are performed, the middle symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed, and the result of the variable display game is displayed. In the case described above, even when the operation button 200 is not pressed, there is a case where the user has inadvertently forgotten to press the auxiliary game despite the intention to intervene in the auxiliary game. However, if a predetermined operation is performed (for example, if an operation button is pressed within a predetermined time), the auxiliary game may be displayed again.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the auxiliary game intervention right granting means provided in the auxiliary game control means is configured to display a specific reach state when a highly reliable variable display game that results in the special display result is executed. When the variable display game to be executed is executed), the auxiliary game is displayed, that is, according to the display mode of the variable display game, the decision on granting the right to intervene in the auxiliary game is made. The condition for granting the right to intervene in the auxiliary game in the present invention is not limited to such a condition.

  For example, the right to intervene in the auxiliary game may be granted based on the continuous execution mode of the variable display game. That is, in this case, as shown in FIG. 8, a graph G10 capable of measuring 1 to 10 is displayed on the display unit 4a of the special symbol display device 4 (here, the lower end of the display unit). When the variable display game is executed, the color for one memory changes (the bar-like portion indicated by G11 increases by one memory). Then, when the variable display game is continuously executed, the bar-shaped portion G11 increases by the amount of continuous execution, and the bar-shaped portion G11 fills the graph, that is, the variable display game is continuously executed 10 times. Then, one right to intervene in the auxiliary game is granted, and then one more right is granted for 10 consecutive times (20 consecutive times in total), so that a maximum of 4 pools can be stored (stored). Each time one of the rights is given, one mark G12 appears on the upper left of the screen to indicate the number of rights pooled. After that, for example, when the variable display game reaches the next reach state, the auxiliary game is displayed and the intervention right by the operation means 200 is given by the number of pooled rights.

  Here, as the continuous execution mode of the variable display game, the number of times the variable display game is continuously executed is measured. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of continuous executions of the variable display game in which the reach state occurs is measured. Alternatively, the number of continuous executions of the variable display game having other characteristics may be measured.

  Further, in the hitting of the auxiliary game ball G2 by the operation means 200, the result (hit, double hit, home run, out, etc.) may be changed depending on the timing of the hit. For example, even if it is decided to win a big hit, if the result changes depending on the timing of the hit, the time until the big hit is decided will change, or a score will be scored in the batting game Since the aspect of the situation changes, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, in the auxiliary game when it is decided that a big hit will be made, if multiple hits are set, it can be set so that any hit can be scored, and the probability of scoring at that time is the final You may make it high as it approaches a blow. That is, when it is set to be able to perform four strikes, 5% can be scored at the first stroke, 10% can be scored at the second stroke, 25% can be scored at the third stroke, 25% at the fourth stroke The score may be 60%. At this time, so that it is difficult to score at the first hit, the ball at the first hit is designed to fly a fast ball, and the ball at the fourth hit is to score. A large ball may fly so that it is easy to see visually.

  Furthermore, the operation means is not limited to that described in this embodiment (by operation buttons), and other operation means may be used. For example, the game board may be provided with an optical sensor that detects that the player holds his / her hand over a predetermined position on the front surface of the game board (front surface of the glass), and this optical sensor may be used as the operation means. That is, when the hand is held over the predetermined position, the character swings the bat and intervenes in the auxiliary game. If it does in this way, the game board which has a technical intervention function, and the game board which does not have a technical intervention function can be installed without any problem to the main body frame which has commonality.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine in this embodiment, since the auxiliary game related to the variable display game is displayed on the variable display device, the game can be diversified and the interest can be enhanced. Since intervention based on the player's operation is performed on the game, various displays can be performed according to the player's operation rather than simply stopping the variable display game, and the entertainment can be further enhanced. .

  In this embodiment, the auxiliary game control means displays the auxiliary game when the variable display game with high reliability as the special display result is executed, so the auxiliary game is displayed. By doing so, the player's expectation can be enhanced, and the player can operate the operation means in a state where the expectation has increased.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, even when the auxiliary game is displayed, the auxiliary game control means stops displaying the auxiliary game if the operation means does not intervene in the auxiliary game. Since the auxiliary game canceling means is provided, a player who does not intend to intervene in the auxiliary game will stop the auxiliary game if the operation means is not operated even if the auxiliary game is displayed. Since the game is switched to a game to be played (a game mainly having a variable display of identification information), a game according to the player's preference can be executed.

  Still further, in this embodiment, the auxiliary game control means includes auxiliary game intervention right granting means for granting a right to intervene in the auxiliary game based on establishment of the predetermined condition. Only when the right to intervene in the auxiliary game is granted, the operation means is operated, and the opportunity to operate the operation means is frequent, so that the expectation of the operation itself can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, the auxiliary game intervention right granting unit can selectively grant the number of rights to intervene in the auxiliary game within a predetermined number of ranges, and the result of a predetermined variable display game Therefore, for example, when a variable display game with a relatively high reliability as a special display result is executed, the number of rights to intervene in the corresponding auxiliary game is increased. When a variable display game with a relatively low reliability resulting in a special display result is executed, the operation amount by the player is displayed in a variable manner by giving a small number of rights to intervene in the corresponding auxiliary game. The game can be related to the special display result, and the player's expectation for the operation can be surely increased.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the auxiliary game intervention right granting unit grants the right to intervene in the auxiliary game based on the continuous execution mode of the variable display game. When the game is executed continuously, it is easier for the player to grant the right to intervene in the auxiliary game, or to increase the number of rights so that the player can play the game without interruption. Thus, the so-called stoppage can be prevented.

  In addition, in this embodiment, a game control device that controls the progress of the game and a display control device that performs display control of the variable display device based on a display command signal from the game control device are separately provided. The display control device includes the display control means, and inputs an input signal from the operation means only to the display control device, so that processing based on the display of the variable display game and the auxiliary game and the operation means is performed. It becomes possible to execute efficiently and reliably. Further, since no external input is made to the game control device having a big lottery function, fraud can be prevented.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and can be applied to other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, slot machines, and the like. is there. Furthermore, it should be thought that embodiment disclosed this time is an illustration and restrictive at no points. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, by displaying the auxiliary game related to the variable display game, the game becomes various and can be enhanced, and the auxiliary game is based on the operation of the player. By performing the intervention, the variable display game is not simply stopped, but various displays can be performed according to the player's operation, which can further enhance the interest. In addition, since the player's operation does not directly affect the derivation of the result of the variable display game, the result of the variable display game does not change according to the skill of the player. Can enjoy equally.

It is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine exemplified as a gaming machine according to the present invention. It is a main control block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine. It is an image figure showing an example of an auxiliary game relevant to a change display game. It is an image figure showing an example in case a display of an auxiliary game is stopped. It is a table | surface which shows an example of the intervention rights number in the auxiliary game at the time of execution of an auxiliary game, and its selection rate. It is a time chart which shows an example of the intervention timing by the operation means to the auxiliary game performed during a fluctuation display game. It is a time chart which shows an example of the relationship of the intervention timing to the auxiliary | assistant game by the fluctuation | variation display game, auxiliary | assistant game, and operation means in the case of performing a re-lottery game by a fluctuation | variation display game. It is an image figure which shows the other example of the predetermined conditions which provide the right to intervene in an auxiliary | assistant game.

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100 gaming machine 4 special symbol display device (variable display device)
20 Game control device 40 Display control device (display control means, auxiliary game control means, auxiliary game stop means, auxiliary game intervention right grant means)
200 Operation buttons (operation means)

Claims (2)

A game control device for controlling the progress of the game;
A variable display device capable of changing the display state;
And a display control unit for displaying on the variable display device variably displaying a game by a plurality of identification information based on the display command signal from the game controller,
In the gaming machine in which the game state is changed to a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special display result,
The display control device is configured to be capable of executing control to display an auxiliary game related to the variable display game on the variable display device,
Operating means for intervening in the auxiliary game based on the player's operation,
An input signal from the operation means is configured to be input only to the display control device,
In the case where the display control device is configured to be able to intervene in the game a plurality of times by operating the operation means with respect to the auxiliary game corresponding to one variable display game, and the result of the variable display game becomes a special display result , controls before Symbol display content of the auxiliary game as a result increases the probability of success as the auxiliary game becomes much intervention times of the auxiliary game according to the operation of the operating means, the result of the auxiliary game by any intervention and successful The display time is adjusted by displaying an image decorating the occurrence of the special game state until the execution time of the predetermined variable display game commanded from the game control device has elapsed since becoming. A gaming machine characterized by that. A game control device for controlling the progress of the game;
A variable display device capable of changing the display state;
And a display control unit for displaying on the variable display device variably displaying a game by a plurality of identification information based on the display command signal from the game controller,
When the result of the variable display game becomes a special display result, the game state is changed to a special game state advantageous to the player, and after the special game state is ended according to the type of the special display result, the variable display is performed. In a gaming machine that generates a specific gaming state with an increased probability that a game result will be a special display result,
The display control device is configured to be capable of executing control to display an auxiliary game related to the variable display game on the variable display device,
Operating means for intervening in the auxiliary game based on the player's operation,
An input signal from the operation means is configured to be input only to the display control device,
In the case where the display control device is configured to be able to intervene in the game a plurality of times by operating the operation means with respect to the auxiliary game corresponding to one variable display game, and the result of the variable display game becomes a special display result , controls before Symbol display content of the auxiliary game as a result increases the probability of success as the auxiliary game becomes much intervention times of the auxiliary game according to the operation of the operating means, the result of the auxiliary game by any intervention and successful The lottery for determining whether or not the special display result becomes the display result with the specific gaming state until the execution time of the predetermined variable display game instructed from the game control device elapses A gaming machine characterized in that the display time is adjusted by playing a game.

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