JP4644910B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a pachinko machine that is an example of a gaming machine, a special symbol display unit that can display various symbols has been conventionally provided. When the symbol is changed while scrolling the symbol, then the symbol is displayed with a fixed display that stops all symbols for a certain period of time, and the special symbol with the fixed display corresponds to a jackpot symbol such as “2, 2, 2” Is known to have a symbol matching type that generates a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. In the symbol combination type, in order to increase the player's interest, the symbols are scrolled in a manner that can correspond to the jackpot symbol when the jackpot symbol is fixedly displayed and when the jackpot symbol is not fixedly displayed. Reach fluctuation display.
[0003]
Furthermore, in the symbol combination type, when the jackpot symbol corresponds to a specific symbol such as “7, 7, 7”, a special gaming state with an increased probability of jackpot per certain time is generated after the special gaming state. The probability variation type is mainstream. In the specific gaming state, the special symbol variation display and finalization display are performed in a certain manner slightly different from the normal gaming state.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the probability variation type pachinko machine, although the specific gaming state is interesting compared to other gaming states due to the increase in jackpot probability, it itself becomes monotonous with little change, and the end condition is the next time If it is long, such as up to a big hit, the player may get bored. If it is short, such as up to 50 times of change (determined) display, it gives an impression that it has been digested immediately without showing off. May end up.
[0005]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to further improve the fun of a specific gaming state in a probability variation type gaming machine.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Among the present inventions, the invention described in claim 1 is provided with a symbol display unit capable of displaying various symbols, and after a special symbol is variably displayed as a result of satisfying a predetermined condition, a fixed symbol is displayed, and a reach variation symbol is displayed. If the special symbol that has been finalized corresponds to a jackpot symbol, a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state occurs, and if the jackpot symbol corresponds to a specific symbol, the normal game The special symbol is displayed in the gaming machine that performs the special game state after the special game state, including the special symbol variation display and finalization, which is more advantageous to the player than the state , and the special symbol is confirmed during the specific game state. There when a certain number of times counted from the occurrence of a specific game state, symbols, performs special notification is a special output mode according to the electric decoration and / or audio, it does not correspond to the bonus game symbol The probability of performing the reach varying display despite the confirmation display of different symbols and performs the occurrence of the special game state with reduced.
[0008]
Incidentally, the "confirmation display probability of performing reach varying display despite drops the special symbol that does not correspond to the bonus game symbol" point definitive to claim 1, leading to confirm display of the special symbols that do not correspond to the jackpot symbol This includes not displaying reach fluctuations at all.
[0010]
Still further, the invention described in claim 2 is characterized in that, in the invention described in claim 1 , the special game state is terminated when the fixed display of the special symbol after the special notification reaches a predetermined number of times, The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the special notification is performed a plurality of times in a state where the output mode is changed.
[0011]
In addition, the invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that, in the invention according to claims 1 to 3 , the specific game state is terminated when the fixed display of the special symbol reaches the set number of times. .
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0013]
[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of the front side of a pachinko machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine according to the first embodiment. The pachinko machine 1 is a substantially circular gaming area in which a gaming ball flows down in the upper half. 2 is provided. A symbol display device 12 having a symbol display unit 10 is mounted substantially at the center of the game area 2. In addition, a symbol starting port 4 is installed below the symbol display device 12, and a special winning port 6 is incorporated below the symbol starting port 4. Furthermore, on the side of the game area 2, electric lamps 7 and 7 are provided.
[0014]
In FIG. 2 showing the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main controller 14 is mounted below the symbol display device 12, and a payout device 17 for sending prize balls and rental balls is installed on the side.
[0015]
FIG. 3 is a block explanatory diagram of the pachinko machine 1. The main control device 14 includes a CPU 18, a ROM 19, and a RAM 20, and the CPU 18 is electrically connected to peripheral devices (hereinafter simply referred to as connection) to transmit or receive control commands. Note that the peripheral device directly connected to the main control device 14 does not perform bidirectional communication to prevent fraud.
[0016]
The symbol display device 12, which is one of the peripheral devices, includes a main CPU 32 for image processing that controls the symbol display unit 10 and a sub CPU 52 for command processing, and the CPUs 32 and 52 can communicate with each other. These are connected to ROMs 34 and 54 and RAMs 30 and 50, respectively. The main CPU 32 follows the command 35 sent at the timing from the sub CPU 52, and various symbols such as a special symbol 25 including a left symbol 22, a right symbol 23, a middle symbol 24, and a background symbol 26 (see FIG. 1). Is displayed on the symbol display unit 10.
[0017]
In addition, as a peripheral device, a solenoid 15 for opening each winning opening 4, 6 by energization 40, 40 to make the symbol starting opening 4 relatively easy to win, or to make it possible to win the big winning opening 6. , 15, a payout device 17 that provides a predetermined number of balls based on the payout signal 38, an electric decoration device 42 that blinks the electric lamps 7, 7, etc. based on the command 41, and a built-in speaker (not shown) An audio device 44 that performs output is provided. On the other hand, as peripheral devices for transmitting commands to the CPU 18, there are game ball detectors 16, 16, etc., which are arranged in the back of the winning holes 4, 6 and send detection signals 28.
[0018]
Further, in the main control board 14, when the CPU 18 reaches the maximum value, the counter 18 shown in FIG. The RAM 20 has a storage area for flags and variables with an initial value 0 shown in FIG. 4B.
[0019]
In addition, a display program is stored in the main ROM 34 of the symbol display device 12, and image data common to the left symbols 22 to 24 such as 12 alphabets are respectively shown in FIG. As shown, it is stored in association with 00H to 0BH, and further stores image data for color change of the background symbol 26 as a special notification. The main CPU 32 processes the image data and successively controls the output to a predetermined position of the symbol display unit, thereby confirming the fluctuation display of the special symbol 25 represented by the scroll display and the stop display for about 2 seconds. Display. By making the special symbol 25 related to the confirmation display correspond to a symbol (a jackpot symbol) such as “B, B, B” in which the left symbols etc. 22 to 24 are aligned, the occurrence of the special gaming state is notified, and “C , C, C ”,“ E, E, E ”, etc., to notify that the occurrence of the specific gaming state is performed following the special gaming state.
[0020]
In the main ROM 34, as shown on the left side of FIG. 5, the processing procedure of the image data is stored as a table 91 corresponding to each type from 01H (H is a hexadecimal number) to 19H. The processing procedure is to display the jackpot symbol through a mode (reach variation display) that can correspond to the jackpot symbol, such that only the left and right symbols 22, 23 are visible in the same alphabet. (A jackpot display) and a reach variation display, a symbol that is not a jackpot symbol (missing symbol) is displayed (outlier reach display), and a symbol that is out of reach without a reach variation display Three types of (offset display) are prepared, and a part of each type is provided with a color change of the background pattern 26, and the number of execution seconds is different for each type.
[0021]
On the other hand, the main program is stored in the ROM 19 of the main controller 14 and, as shown on the right side of FIG. 5, three kinds of values in the same range as the b counter are provided for 01H to 19H corresponding to the machining procedure. The table 90 allocated to is held. The first allocation in the table 90 is made in accordance with the processing procedure related to the jackpot display excluding the color change of the background symbol 26, and the second allocation does not change the color of the background symbol 26. The third allocation is made corresponding to the processing procedure related to the jackpot display accompanied by the color change of the background pattern 26, and the fourth allocation is the color of the background pattern 26. It corresponds to the processing procedure related to outlier display and outlier reach display, which is always accompanied by a change, and there are few cases corresponding to outlier reach display compared to the second allocation (3/410 compared to 30/410). . The table 90 includes the corresponding execution seconds, and the CPU 18 includes a timer capable of measuring the passage of each execution seconds.
[0022]
The main RAM 30 of the symbol display device 12 has an area for storing the number of special notifications P in one specific game state.
[0023]
The pachinko machine 1 configured as described above operates as shown in FIG. 6 by executing the main program and the display program. The CPU 18 of the main control device 14 stores a set of counter values (instantaneous values) in the RAM 20 at the moment when a detection signal from the detector 16 belonging to the symbol start port 4 is received, unless a certain number of sets is reached. To do. On the other hand, in the initial stage, if the special symbol 25 is not in a variable display or a stop display, a jackpot determination is made to determine whether the a counter belonging to the oldest group is a constant value 7 (FIG. 6A). Step 102). If true, the jackpot flag V is set to 1. If false, the jackpot flag V is set to 0. Each counter uses the same set for one variation display and final display.
[0024]
Next, the CPU 18 performs a first command process (step 104) also shown in FIG. In the initial stage, the process proceeds from step 150 to step 154, and the jackpot flag is checked. If it is 1, the instantaneous value of the b counter is applied to the first allocation of the table 90 in the ROM 19 (step 164), and if it is 0, the instantaneous value of the b counter is applied to the second allocation (step 166).
[0025]
When the instantaneous value of the b counter is applied to the table 90, the corresponding hexadecimal number is extracted, and the first command is generated by combining 80H as the first byte and the extracted hexadecimal number as the second byte. The generated first command is transmitted to the symbol display device 12 (step 170). Note that the CPU 18 starts driving a timer for notifying the passage of execution seconds by referring to the table 90 at the same time as transmitting the first command.
[0026]
The symbol display device 12 transmits the first command to the main CPU 32 via the sub CPU 52. When receiving the first command whose first byte is 80H, the main CPU 32 applies the second byte to the table 91 in the main ROM 50 and starts executing the corresponding image data processing procedure. That is, the main CPU 32 displays a variation of the special symbol 25 based on the first command (step 204).
[0027]
At the same time, the CPU 18 of the main control device 14 also transmits commands 41 and 43 to the illumination device 42 and the audio device 44, and the illumination and audio output in accordance with the number of execution seconds during the special symbol 25 variation display. I do.
[0028]
Subsequently, the CPU 18 executes a second command process (step 106). The CPU 18 uses the instantaneous values of the c, d, and e counters to generate a second command composed of three 2-byte instructions whose first byte is 81H to 83H. Each command designates the type of the special symbol 25 related to the stop display based on the relationship of FIG. 4C in the main ROM 30 of the symbol display device 12, and the CPU 18 does not contradict the first command. The second command is created as described above, stored in the RAM 20, and transmitted only to the symbol display device 12.
[0029]
For example, if the jackpot flag V is 1, the instantaneous value of the counters d and e is ignored and the instantaneous value of the counter c is set as the second byte of each command, and the jackpot symbol having the left symbols 22 to 24 is designated. Like that. If the jackpot flag V is 0 and the second byte of the first command is 01H, all instantaneous values are used and processed appropriately so that at least the left and right symbols are different. Further, if the big hit flag V is 0 and the second byte of the first command is 05H, the instantaneous value of the c counter is set to the second byte of the instruction relating to the left and right symbols 22, 23, and 2 is further subtracted (negative) The second byte of the instruction related to the middle symbol 24 is added (when 12 is reached), and the reach fluctuation display for displaying the stop two frames before is assumed.
[0030]
Further, if the jackpot flag V is 1 and the component value of the specific symbol such as the instantaneous value of the c counter is 02H, 04H, the probability variation flag S is set to 1 and stored in the RAM 20.
[0031]
On the other hand, the main CPU 32 of the symbol display device 12 saves the transmitted second command in the main RAM 30, and receives designation of the special symbol 25 related to the stop display (step 206). The saved second command is referred to in the change display and stop display of the left symbols 22 to 24 and the like.
[0032]
Then, when the CPU 18 of the main control device 14 senses the passage of execution seconds by the timer, it transmits a third command (step 108), and the received devices 12, 42, 44 stop operating (step 308). ). The special symbol 25 of the symbol display unit 10 is stopped (step 208). Further, the CPU 18 waits for about 2 seconds (step 109), holds the stop display, and establishes the final display of the special symbol 25 (step 209).
[0033]
Thereafter, the CPU 18 refers to the jackpot flag V (step 110), and if it is 0, clears the current instantaneous value set, flag, etc., and repeats from the jackpot determination (step 102) due to the presence of the next counter set. On the other hand, if it is 1, it moves to special game state processing (step 112). That is, the main control device 14 performs special display (step 212) and illumination and voice output (step 312) via the commands 35, 41 and 43, and the opening of the grand prize winning opening 6 via the energization 40. Is called. The winning of the big winning opening 6 is recognized by the main controller 14 through the detector 16 and leads to an instruction for a relatively large amount of payout by the command 38 issued by the CPU 18. The CPU 18 continues the special game state until the special game state end process (steps 114, 214, 314), and thereafter repeats the process from the jackpot determination (step 102).
[0034]
When repeated, if the probability variation flag S is set in relation to the fixed display of the specific symbol in the special symbol 25, the CPU 18 increases the variation display count T by 1 and determines the jackpot (step 102). By increasing the constant value at several other than 7, the probability of becoming true and jackpot symbol display is increased. Immediately before the repetition, if the variation display count T is 50 and 50 variations display and confirmation display as the set count have been completed or if the jackpot flag V becomes 1, the probability variation flag S is reset, End the specific gaming state and return to the normal gaming state. When the jackpot flag V becomes 1, the probability variation flag S is newly set, and the player may continue to enter the specific gaming state.
[0035]
In step 150 at the beginning of the first command processing (step 104), the CPU 18 determines whether or not the probability variation flag S is set and the variation display count T indicates the fixed count, and if true, The process proceeds to step 152, and the third or fourth allocation corresponding to only the processing procedure involving the color change of the background pattern 26 is applied.
[0036]
In step 152 and thereafter, when the jackpot flag V is 1, the third allocation is referred to (step 160), and a first command for designating the final display of the jackpot symbol after the color change of the background symbol 26 is generated. In the case of 0 (step 170), the fourth allocation is referred to (step 160), and the change display is performed in a state where there is a relatively low possibility that the background pattern 26 will change and the color will be relatively out of reach. Then, the first command for confirming the display of the off symbol is generated (step 170).
[0037]
Upon reception of the first command created by applying the third or fourth allocation, the main CPU 32 of the symbol display device 12 displays the variation display of the special symbol 25 accompanied by the color change of the background symbol 26 in the symbol display unit 10. To achieve special notifications. The main CPU 32 adds 1 to the special notification count P every time it is realized. Along with the special notification, a special gaming state is generated in which the ratio of outlier reach display with respect to the entire display based on the fourth allocation mode in the table 90 is about 1/10 as compared with other gaming states. Each special game state is ended with a predetermined number of times (one time) of variation display and confirmation display at step 150. The jackpot determination in the special game state is the same as that in the specific game state.
[0038]
Further, the main CPU 32 changes the color after the background symbol 26 is changed, such as blue, green, yellow, orange, peach, and red, according to the special notification count P. Special notices that change every certain number of times raise the expectation for the occurrence of at least some advantageous situation. Actually, it does not go through the reach fluctuation display, and it will go away immediately. Therefore, it is possible to create a place to show the specific gaming state over 50 fluctuation displays, and to change the game state, so that the player is not bored. In particular, by changing the color after the change, it is possible to indirectly notify the number of times of change display in the current specific gaming state or the number of times of remaining change display.
[0039]
[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of the front side of the pachinko machine 71 according to the second embodiment. The pachinko machine 71 is directly controlled by the CPU 18 of the main controller 14 by the pachinko machine 1 and the symbol display device 12. Only the point that the specific symbol display part 72 which consists of 7 segment displays was added, and the following internal processes differ. Note that components having substantially the same function are denoted by the same reference numerals.
[0040]
In the pachinko machine 71, “C, C, C” or the like is not a specific symbol, and “1” displayed on the specific symbol display unit 72 is a specific symbol. The CPU 18 of the main controller 14 does not set the probability variation flag S based on the c counter, and the f counter in the range 0 to 1 as the specific condition distribution unit and the g in the range 0 to 9 as the special condition distribution unit. The counter is further driven.
[0041]
In the special game state process (step 112), the CPU 18 performs a variable display (display switching of 0 to 1 in a short time) of the specific symbol display unit 72, and in the special game state end process (step 114), the f counter The final value is displayed to stop and display the instantaneous value for about 2 seconds or more. When the specific symbol is confirmed and displayed, that is, when the instantaneous value of the f counter is in the specific mode (1), the probability variation flag S is set, and the occurrence of the specific gaming state is instructed.
[0042]
Further, step 150 of the first command processing is changed to change the color of the background symbol 26 when the probability variation flag S is 1 and the instantaneous value of the g counter is 7. Therefore, the CPU 18 gives a special notification when the special condition distribution means is in the special mode (7) in the specific gaming state, and the occurrence of the special gaming state becomes accidental, and the fluctuation display of each time during the probability fluctuation. Can give more interest.
[0043]
The main RAM 30 is not provided with a storage area for the special notification count P, and the special notification uses the same color every time the change is made, but the CPU 18 designates a processing procedure related to the color change of the background symbol 26. At the same time, change the lighting / sound commands 41 and 43 to ones that flash more intensely / sound than other specific gaming states, and make special notifications of lighting and sound in addition to background changes. .
[0044]
Note that the present invention is not limited to the two embodiments described above, and various modifications can be made as shown below. Special notifications can be done only with special output of electrical decoration or sound, background pattern change, and various other combinations, and the degree of change can be strengthened or weakened, and special symbols change in special gaming state At any time during the display, any length can be set, or the number of times can be limited, or it can be performed by condition distribution and a predetermined number of variable displays.
[0045]
In addition, the special game state continues until there is a change display and a confirmation display several times per special notification, until there is a condition distribution means, or until the specific game state is ended. It is also possible to combine a further increase in the probability of being true in the jackpot determination, or to present a specific symbol without fail or with a high probability when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Even if there is no outlier reach display, such as not providing an outlier reach display that includes special notifications in each table, or not allocating to those corresponding to the display, the allocation is slightly different from each other. In other words, the probability of a slight loss reach display may be reduced. Each table can be divided or integrated according to the type of variable display or fixed display or according to other criteria.
[0046]
Furthermore, a special winning opening may be adopted as various condition distribution means, and distribution may be made according to the presence or absence of a winning. The shape and display mode of various symbols, various flags and variables, probabilities, values, processing procedures, colors, game contents, etc. can be selected as appropriate.Special symbols have different arrangements such as the left symbol, etc. The reach variation display can shorten the execution seconds to the extent of the missed display or even longer, and the specific gaming state can improve the winning probability at the mechanical symbol starting point, the average variation While the display time can be shortened or a combination of these, it is possible to continue until the next jackpot symbol final display. The present invention can be applied to other types of pachinko machines and other gaming machines such as slot machines.
[0047]
【The invention's effect】
Among the present inventions, the invention according to claim 1 is that, when the specific game state is occurring , the special symbol is displayed a fixed number of times from the occurrence of the specific game state , the symbol, electrical decoration and / or sound. In addition to performing special notifications that are special output modes related to, special game states that have a reduced probability of performing reach fluctuation display despite the special display of special symbols that do not correspond to jackpot symbols are generated, so a specific game Appropriate changes can be given to each state to improve interest. In addition, special notification can be performed even when the special symbol confirmation display is a fixed number of times or a special gaming state is generated, so that the special notification can be performed equally, and the number of variable display and confirmation display after a specific gaming state can be set. It can also be communicated indirectly.
[0049]
Furthermore, in the invention according to claim 2 , in the invention according to claim 1 , the special game state is terminated when the fixed display of the special symbol after the special notification reaches a predetermined number of times. The end, and hence the change becomes clear, and the invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or claim 2 , because the special notification is performed by changing the output mode, so that the indirect display count is grasped. It is possible to make the player easier, and the player will not get bored by performing it in a special manner as the later ones.
[0050]
In addition, according to the invention of claim 4 , in the inventions of claims 1 to 3 , the specified game state is terminated when the specific symbol confirmation display reaches the set number of times. However, even with a relatively short pachinko machine, it is possible to provide a show and make it extremely interesting.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory front view of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a part inside the pachinko machine.
FIGS. 4A to 4C are partial explanatory views of the inside of a pachinko machine. FIG.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of various tables.
FIGS. 6A to 6B are operation explanatory views of a pachinko machine.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory front view of a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ・ ・ Pachinko machine, 2 ・ ・ Game area, 4 ・ ・ Design start opening, 6 ・ ・ Large prize opening, 7 ・ ・ Electric lamp, 10 ・ ・ Design display, 12 ・ ・ Design display device, 14 ・ ・Main control device, 15 .... solenoid, 16 .... (game ball) detector, 17 .... dispensing device, 18 .... CPU, 19 .... ROM, 20 .... RAM, 22 .... left symbol, ... Right symbol, 24 ... Middle symbol, 25 ... Special symbol, 26 ... Background symbol, 28 ... Detection signal, 30 ... Main RAM, 32 ... Main CPU, 34 ... Main ROM, 35, 41, 43 .., command 38 .... dispensing signal 40..energization 42..lighting device 44..sound device 50..sub RAM 52..sub CPU 54..sub ROM 71..pachinko Machine, 72 ... Specific symbol display part, 90, 91 ... Table.

Claims (4)

When the symbol display part that can display various symbols is provided, the special symbol is displayed after the special symbol is variably displayed according to the satisfaction of the specified condition, and the final symbol is displayed after the reach variation is displayed. In this case, a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state is generated, and when the jackpot symbol corresponds to a specific symbol, the special symbol variation display that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state is displayed. And in the gaming machine that performs the occurrence of the specific gaming state including the confirmation display after the special gaming state,
During the occurrence of the specific gaming state , when the fixed display of the special symbol is a certain number of times from the occurrence of the specific gaming state , a special notification that is a special output mode relating to the symbol, electrical decoration and / or sound, A gaming machine, characterized in that a special gaming state is generated in which a probability that a reach variation display is reduced despite a special display not corresponding to a jackpot symbol being displayed.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special gaming state is terminated when a predetermined symbol confirmation display after the special notification reaches a predetermined number of times.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the special notification is performed a plurality of times in a state where the output mode is changed.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the specific gaming state is terminated when the special symbol confirmation display reaches a set number of times.

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