JP4727260B2 - Game machine and game simulation program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine and a game simulation program in which a game is advanced by an image.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a slot machine, a slot machine equipped with a stopping means, a so-called pachislot game machine, or the like is provided with a plurality of rotating reels in which a plurality of symbols serving as identification information are indicated along the rotation direction. When it is rotated, it is confirmed that the identification information is variably displayed from the display window in front of the game machine, and when the rotating reel is stopped, it is confirmed that the identification information is stopped and displayed.

  When a game is started, a game medium such as a coin is betted. When the game is started, the identification information is displayed in a variable manner and stopped, and the combination of the identification information when the game is stopped is used to win or lose the game. The game media was paid out as a prize (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  And today, a game machine is also proposed in which a display device made of liquid crystal or the like is provided in front of the game machine, the rotating reel is displayed as an image on the display device, and the identification information is displayed in a variable manner and stopped as an image. Has been.

In the game machine using this display device, the game effect changes depending on what kind of image is displayed on the display device. Therefore, the game machine which displays the identification information in a variable manner and stopped using the rotating reel. Unlike that, there were no physical restrictions on the game production.
JP-A-11-290505

  However, in the game machine using the display device, the game effect of the game machine using the conventional rotating reel is actually followed as it is, and although there is a slight difference in the effect, the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. The flow of the game is the same, in which the game is stopped and displayed, the game win / loss is determined based on the combination of the identification information when the display is stopped, and the number of game media to be paid out is determined according to the game result. Therefore, despite the high degree of freedom of game production, the display method of identification information is simply changed from a conventional real reel to a rotary reel as an image. I could not feel it.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine and a game simulation program that can solve the above-described problems.

  Therefore, in the present invention according to claim 1, a display means for displaying a predetermined game mode, a display control means for controlling the game mode, an operation means operated by the player, and a game for the player according to the game mode. A plurality of types of identification information images that are variably displayed on the display means by operation of the operation means. In the game machine that provides the game medium to the player, the display control means, when a specific identification information image is stopped and displayed on the display means, displays a plurality of stacked blocks displayed in the display area of the display means. Among them, when adjacent blocks are of the same type, control is performed to display a specific game mode for deleting the adjacent blocks, and the number of deleted blocks is determined. Flip was the number of gaming media was to be awarded to a player.

In addition , a betting means for betting game media is provided, and the game medium giving means changes the number of game media to be given according to the number of bets placed by the player using the betting means.

Further, the display control means sets the timing for erasing the blocks in the display means when the stacked blocks fill the entire predetermined area of the display means.

Further, in the present invention according to claim 2, in the game machine according to claim 1, the display control means drops and fills the space in which the blocks are erased by dropping the blocks stacked above the space, If filled with blocks across a predetermined region and updates the block arrangement by dropping a new block in a space formed by dropping the block, at block arrangement of the updated adjacent blocks becomes the same kind, A mode in which adjacent blocks are further erased is sequentially displayed.

Further, in the present invention according to claim 3, in the display means of the game machine according to claim 1 or claim 2, the display control means is configured such that when all the stacked blocks are different in type from the adjacent blocks. It was decided to end the game.

Moreover, in this invention which concerns on Claim 4 , in the game machine of any one of Claims 1-3, the specific block which deletes all the adjacent blocks is contained in a block , A specific block is the said block When the specific block is adjacent to the second specific block that can be erased, the specific block is erased together with the second specific block.

Further, in the present invention according to claim 5 , when a plurality of types of identification information images are variably displayed in the display area of the display means and a specific identification information image is stopped and displayed, the plurality of stacked information displayed in the display area is displayed. Among adjacent types of blocks, when adjacent blocks are of the same type, the display control function for displaying on the display means a specific game mode for deleting the adjacent blocks and the player's operation are stacked. The block selection function for selecting a predetermined type of block from among the blocks and erasing the block, the identification information image stopped and displayed on the display means, and a predetermined number according to the number of blocks erased on the display means A game simulation program is provided for causing a computer to realize a game medium providing function for giving a game medium to a player.

  According to the present invention, a plurality of types of identification information variably displayed on the display means are stopped and displayed under the control of the display control means, and the game medium is selected according to the type of identification information that has been stopped or a combination thereof. When a specific identification information image is stopped and displayed while providing a normal slot game game form such as giving a plurality of blocks, a plurality of blocks are displayed on the display means. A game machine and game in which the player has a game form that is completely different from the slot game, such as giving game media according to the number of blocks, so that the player can feel a novel sense of the game and motivate the game A simulation program can be provided.

  The game machine of this embodiment is displayed on the display means for displaying a predetermined game mode, the display control means for controlling the game mode displayed on the display means, the operation means operated by the player, and the display means. A plurality of types of identification information images variably displayed on the display means by the operation of the operation means, and stopped by the control of the display control means. The game machine gives a game medium to the player according to the game mode that is stopped and displayed.

  Further, in this game machine, when a control unit in the game machine functions as a display control means and the operation means is operated on a display means such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), a CRT, or a plasma display, a plurality of types are provided. In addition to variably displaying the identification information image, control is performed to stop and display a plurality of types of identification information images that are variably displayed based on control by the display control means.

  Further, the display control means is displayed in the display area of the display means when the specific identification information image is stopped and displayed on the display means or when the specific identification information image is stopped and displayed in a specific combination. When adjacent blocks of the plurality of types of stacked blocks are of the same type, control is performed to display a specific game mode for deleting the adjacent blocks.

  That is, this game machine has a slot machine provided with a conventional slot machine or a stop means for stopping the change display of the identification information in the normal gaming state before the specific identification information image is stopped and displayed on the display means. The game is played in the form of a game performed by a machine.

  Then, when a specific identification information image is stopped and displayed on the display means, or when a specific identification information image is stopped and displayed in a specific combination, a transition is made to a special gaming state advantageous to the player. .

  In this special game state, a conventional slot machine, such as erasing the block displayed on the display means and giving the player a number of game media corresponding to the number of erased blocks, or the stopping means The game is played in a completely different game form from the game form performed in the slot machine equipped with.

  In addition, the control unit in the game machine also functions as a game medium providing unit. When a predetermined identification information image is stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination on the display unit in the normal gaming state, the stop display is performed. In addition to performing control to give the player a number of game media according to the identified identification information image, in a special game state, a predetermined number of game media is given to the player according to the number of blocks erased on the display means. It performs control to be given.

  As the game medium, in addition to coins, medals, tokens, etc., a card assigned to a player or a card storing information on game value to be given can be used, and the function as the game medium giving means is Substantially, not only the control unit in the game machine, but also a game medium payout device driven in accordance with a command from the control unit is shared. If the game medium is to be mediated as electronic information by displaying an image imitating a coin or medal on the display means without using the actual game medium as described above, control of the game machine Only the part bears the function as the game medium providing means.

  As described above, in the game machine of the present embodiment, the rules for playing a game are completely different between the normal game state and the special game state, so that the player can be entertained by a new game mode that has never existed before. At the same time, novelty can be given and the player's willingness to play can be stimulated.

  In addition, since the game mode displayed on the display means is completely different between the normal gaming state and the special gaming state, the player becomes enthusiastic about the game for a long time without getting bored with the game on the game machine.

  Further, in the special game state, the number of game media given to the player varies depending on the number of erased blocks, so that the player has the same type as the identification information adjacent to the stacked blocks. The game is played while looking for the presence of blocks, and the player's attention can be drawn to the game.

  In the above game machine, a betting means for betting game media is provided, and the game medium giving means corresponds to the number of game media betted by the player using the betting means (hereinafter referred to as the number of bets). It is also possible to change the number of game media to be given.

  In that case, increase or decrease the number of game media given to the player, which is determined by the factor that the player cannot be involved, such as the number of blocks erased on the display means, also by the player's will Can actively participate in the game. As the betting means, a bet switch that can be operated by the player may be provided in the game machine so that the control unit receives an input from the bet switch.

  As the timing for erasing the block in the display means, when the stacked block fills the entire predetermined area or after the block fills the entire predetermined area, the block selecting means described later erases the block first. It can be when the block to be played is selected.

  If the block is erased at such a timing, a block-free space will be formed in the predetermined area where the block is blocked, so the player will be shown more clearly how the block is erased. Can do.

  In addition, each time a block is erased, the player can clearly recognize that the number of game media to be given after the game is added, so that the player's willingness to play can be increased. . It is also possible to erase adjacent blocks of the same type at a stage where the entire predetermined area is not filled with blocks.

  Further, as a game mode displayed on the display unit by the display control unit in the special game state, as described above, following the mode in which the block is dropped, accumulated, and erased, the block is erased and the space above the space. In the block arrangement after updating, the block arrangement is updated by dropping and filling the stacked blocks, filling the entire predetermined area with the block by dropping a new block into the space formed by the block dropping When adjacent blocks are of the same type, it is possible to sequentially display a mode in which adjacent blocks are further erased.

  In this way, if the block arrangement is updated sequentially, the player does not know the number of blocks to be erased until the game is over. Therefore, the player continuously pays attention to the display means, and the player's attention can be continuously attracted to the game.

  In addition, in the special gaming state, the game machine selects a predetermined type of the plurality of stacked blocks and erases the block when the stacked blocks fill the entire predetermined area. A selection means is provided. As the block selection means, a block selection switch or the like that can be operated by the player may be provided in the game machine so that the control unit receives an input from the block selection switch.

  The block selection means is not limited to the block selection switch described above. For example, the display means is provided with a touch panel function, and the type of block to be erased first when the player touches the display means is selected. It is also possible to configure it.

  When the block selection unit is configured as described above, the control unit detects that the player has touched the display unit.

  Thereby, at the start of the special gaming state, the player can freely select the type of block to be erased first, and the feeling of participating in this game is strengthened.

  Furthermore, since the number of blocks to be erased in a chain thereafter varies depending on the type of block selected here, the player can determine which block to erase first while considering the elimination of the previous chained block. It will be possible to select the type and to attract interest in the game in the special game state.

  The end of the game can be made when all the stacked blocks are different in type from the adjacent blocks on the display means, and when the block is not likely to be erased in this way. If the game is over, it is easy for the player to understand the end of the game, and the player can clearly recognize the end of the game.

  In the present embodiment, the block is provided with a plurality of types by expressing identification information made up of symbols such as letters, symbols, patterns or patterns including numbers, or depending on the color or shape of the block.

  In particular, the block of the present embodiment only needs to be able to identify the difference in type between adjacent blocks, so the shape is not limited to a rectangular shape generally assumed as a block, but a circular shape or a triangular shape. Any shape may be used. Further, the above-described identification information itself may be used as a block as it is.

  As the identification information written in the block, it is preferable to use a plurality of types of characters and pictures that are the same as the identification information image that is variably displayed or stopped on the display means in the normal gaming state.

  By doing so, the game mode in the normal gaming state and the game mode in the special gaming state can be related, and the player can enjoy the game without feeling uncomfortable when playing the game. .

  Further, one of the plural types of blocks described above may be a specific block having a function of erasing all adjacent blocks. That is, it is possible to provide a specific block that is considered to be the same type of block as an adjacent block. Note that a plurality of types of specific blocks may be provided by providing a function of erasing all the adjacent blocks with respect to a plurality of types of blocks as well as one type.

  Thus, if a specific block for erasing all adjacent blocks is provided, when the specific block falls on the display means, a large number of blocks are erased, and the player acquires a large number of game media. Therefore, the player expects that the specific block will fall, so that the player can focus on the block falling on the display means, and the specific block has actually dropped. The game can be enjoyed by increasing the player's sense of expectation for the game result.

  Moreover, even in a gaming machine such as a conventional slot machine or a slot machine equipped with the above-described stopping means that wins when a predetermined number of pieces of the same type of identification information are arranged, it is not an identification information of itself but an adjacent identification. There is special identification information that is considered to be the same identification information as the information, and since the specific block performs the same function as this special identification information, the game mode itself developed on the display means is new However, it is possible to make the player easily understand the function of the specific block and to make the game feel friendly.

  In addition, the specific block itself can be erased together with the adjacent blocks. Thus, if the specific block is erased together with the block to be erased by the specific block, the specific block performs its function only once. Since it is erased, the number of blocks that can be erased at one time by a specific block can be limited to some extent. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming easy because a large number of blocks are erased at a time while the gaming state is advantageous to the player using the specific block.

  On the other hand, the specific block can be erased together with the second specific block when the specific block is adjacent to the second specific block which can be erased.

  In that case, as long as the second specific block does not fall on the display means, the specific block will continue to erase the blocks that have been dropped later, and many blocks will be erased. The number of game media that can be played will also increase, resulting in a game state that is very advantageous to the player.

  Thereby, the player's sense of expectation for the game result can be further enhanced and attracted to the game.

  By the way, the control unit in the game machine that functions as each unit described above includes a CPU, a memory that stores a game program for the entire game, a program for causing each unit described above to function, and the like, and the entire game in the game machine. Is controlling.

  In the example described above, the present invention has been described on the premise of a game that is actually executed on a game machine installed in a game hall or the like. However, a plurality of types of identification information images are displayed in a variable manner, and specific identification information is displayed. When the image is stopped and displayed, a specific game mode in which, when adjacent blocks of the plurality of types of stacked blocks displayed in the display area of the display unit are the same type, the adjacent blocks are erased. Is displayed on the display means, a block selection function for selecting a predetermined type of the stacked blocks in response to the player's operation, and erasing the block, and an identification that is stopped and displayed on the display means The computer realizes an information image and a game medium providing function for giving a predetermined number of game media to the player according to the number of blocks erased on the display means. It may be because game simulation program.

  And by executing this program by an appropriate means, anyone can enjoy a game with an unprecedented interest without going to the game hall.

  In addition, the program can be provided by being recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, or stored in a predetermined server and can communicate with a terminal connected via the Internet or the like. It is also possible to entertain the game.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described more specifically based on the drawings. Note that the game machine described below uses coins as game media.

  In the game machine described below, a game in the normal game state is a normal game, and in the special game state described above, a series of game modes from dropping a block to erasing is a bonus game, and in addition to this bonus game, A game performed in the gaming state will be described as a sub game.

[Game console configuration]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a game machine 1 as an embodiment of the game machine according to the present invention.

  A liquid crystal display device 3 as a display means is provided in front of the cabinet 2 forming the entire game machine 1 and is configured to perform various displays using the entire display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3. is doing.

  A pedestal 4 projecting horizontally is formed below the liquid crystal display device 3, and a coin insertion slot 5 is provided on the right side of the upper surface of the pedestal 4. Further, on the left side of the coin insertion slot 5, a 1-bet switch 6, a maximum bet switch 7, a start switch 8, a second bet start switch 9, a repeat bet start switch 10, and a block selection switch 15 are provided.

  The 1-bet switch 6 is a switch used for betting coins on a normal game and a bonus game.

  Each time the 1-bet switch 6 is pressed by the player, one coin is bet. The number of coins bet on one game is referred to as “first bet number”. Further, betting coins (game media) on the game is referred to as “first bet”.

  The maximum bet switch 7 is a switch for betting the maximum number of coins (for example, 3) that can be bet on one game by one pressing operation.

  The start switch 8 is a switch for starting the game mode variation display on the liquid crystal display device 3.

  That is, by pressing the start switch 8, the display of the game mode of the normal game is started in the normal game state, and the display of the game mode of the bonus game is started in the special game state. .

  The second bet start switch 9 bets a predetermined number of coins (for example, one) set in advance for one sub game by pressing operation, and also uses the liquid crystal display device 3 for a normal game, a bonus game, or a sub game. It is a switch for starting display of a game. When the sub game is executed before the bonus game, the display of the sub game is started by pressing the second bet start switch 9 when the sub game is executed after the bonus game. The Rukoto.

  In this embodiment, the number of coins that can be bet on one sub game is determined in advance, but the player can arbitrarily set the number of coins to be bet on in the sub game as in the normal game or bonus game. You may make it possible to select.

  Further, the number of coins bet on one subgame is referred to as “second bet number”, and betting coins (game media) on the subgame is referred to as “second bet”.

  The repeat bet start switch 10 bets the same number of coins as bet on the previous normal game or bonus game on the next game by pressing, and bets not only on the normal game and bonus game but also on the sub game. In some cases, it is also a switch for betting coins on the sub game and starting the display of the base game, bonus game or sub game on the liquid crystal display device.

  The block selection switch 15 serves as a block selection means for selecting a block to be erased first among a plurality of types of blocks displayed on the liquid crystal display device 3 when the bonus game is started in the special gaming state. It is a functioning cross-shaped switch.

  In the bonus game, when the player first selects a block to be erased, by operating the block selection switch 15 when the stacked blocks fill the entire predetermined area of the liquid crystal display device 3, The block selection cursor 3c in the liquid crystal display device 3 is set to a desired type of block.

  In the present embodiment, the 1-bet switch 6, the maximum bet switch 7, the second bet start switch 9, and the repeat bet start switch 10 described above have a function as a betting means. The bet start switch 9 and the repeat bet start switch 10 function as operating means that are operated to start the game.

  On the left side of the front surface of the pedestal unit 4, a stored coin settlement switch 11 is provided for switching credit / payout of coins acquired by the player in the game by a pressing operation. By switching the stored coin settlement switch 11, coins are paid out from a coin payout opening 12 provided at the lower front of the cabinet 2, and the paid out coins are stored in the coin receiving portion 13.

  Speakers 14L and 14R are provided on the left and right sides of the front upper portion of the cabinet 2.

[Electric configuration of game console]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration including a main control circuit 20 that functions as a control unit that controls game processing operations in the game machine 1 and peripheral devices that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 20.

  As shown in the figure, a main control circuit 20 is connected to a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 21, ROM 22, RAM 23, random number generator 24, interface circuit groups 25 and 26, and CPU 21 And an input / output bus 27 for inputting / outputting data signals or address signals.

  The interface circuit group 25 includes a 1-bet switch 6, a maximum bet switch 7, a start switch 8, a second bet start switch 9, a repeat bet start switch 10, a stored coin settlement switch 11, and a block. The selection switch 15 is connected, and when each switch is pressed, the detection signal is supplied to the interface circuit group 25.

  The interface circuit group 25 is also connected with an inserted coin sensor 28 for detecting the number of coins inserted into the coin insertion slot 5 and a payout coin sensor 30 for detecting the number of coins paid out from the payout device 29. The detection signal is supplied to the interface circuit group 25 when the coin passes through the sensors 28 and 30.

  The detection signal supplied to the interface circuit group 25 in this way is converted into a predetermined signal and then supplied to the CPU 21 via the input / output bus 27.

  The ROM 22 is referred to when the lottery of the game is drawn in addition to programs and data necessary for controlling each game executed on the game machine 1 such as a normal game, a bonus game, and a sub game. Probability lottery table for normal games, “probability lottery table” that is referenced when deciding how many blocks a1 to delete in bonus games and sub games, and this “probability lottery table” The “image table”, which is provided for each number of erased blocks a1 and is referred to when determining an image to be displayed in the display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3 in the bonus game, sub-game or specific effect, On the other hand, a “second bet table” that is referred to when deciding whether to execute a specific effect or a sub game is transmitted to each peripheral device. Because of various control instruction (command), and the like.

  The data stored in the ROM 22 includes symbol image data indicating a plurality of types of identification information that are displayed in a variable manner and stopped on the display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3 when the base game is executed. When the bonus game or the sub game is executed, the image data of the block a1 dropped and stacked in the display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3, the display area of the liquid crystal display device 3 like a container a2 and a mixer a3 described later Background image data constituting the background in 3a, character image data indicating a character like a bug a4 described later, and a demonstration screen displayed in the display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3 when the game is not being played on the game machine 1 Various image data, such as image data, are included.

  In particular, with respect to the image data of the block a1, a plurality of types of data having different patterns such as the position where the block a1 falls, the position where it is stacked, and the position where it is erased are stored for each number of blocks a1 to be erased.

  The data includes sound data used in the game, command data for executing the program, and the like.

  Then, by executing the program, a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed in the display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3. When specific identification information is stopped and displayed, a plurality of types of blocks are displayed in the display area 3a. When a1 falls and is sequentially stacked, and when adjacent blocks a1 of the stacked blocks a1 are of the same type, a mode in which the adjacent blocks a1 are erased is displayed in the display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3. The main control circuit 20 realizes a display control function to be displayed and a game medium giving function for giving a predetermined number of coins to the player according to the number of blocks a1 erased on the display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3. It is possible to make it.

  On the other hand, the RAM 23 is used as a work area for executing each program stored in the ROM 22.

  The random number generator 24 generates a random number within a predetermined range when receiving an instruction for generating a random number from the CPU 21, and supplies a signal indicating the value of the random number to the input / output bus.

  The CPU 21 performs arithmetic processing by calling and executing a predetermined program from the ROM 22, and performs control for transmitting various image data and sound data as electronic data and other control based on the result of the arithmetic processing.

  In this way, the CPU 21 functions as various means such as a game medium providing means in addition to functioning as a display control means.

  To the interface circuit group 26, an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 31, speakers 14L and 14R, and a payout device 29 are connected.

  The interface circuit group 26 supplies a drive signal and drive power to control each of the above-described devices according to the result of the arithmetic processing in the CPU 21.

  The VDP 31 is also connected to a D / A converter 32 that converts image data into an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 3. The VDP 31 includes circuits such as a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, and a pallet circuit, and is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 3. I do.

  Further, the VDP 31 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 3.

  Then, by storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image is displayed on the display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3 at a predetermined timing.

  That is, when various image data supplied from the ROM 22 is input, the VDP 31 generates a digital image signal for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 3 based on the image data.

  Further, the VDP 31 sequentially stores the generated digital image signal in a buffer and supplies it to the D / A converter 32 at a predetermined timing.

  The D / A converter 32 converts this digital image signal into an analog image signal and supplies it to the liquid crystal display device 3, whereby an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 3.

  The payout device 29 includes a storage unit for storing coins of game media and a drive unit for paying out coins, and in accordance with a payout command supplied from the CPU 21, a predetermined number of coins are placed in the coin receiving unit 13. Pay out. In this manner, the payout device 29 functions as a game medium providing unit in cooperation with the CPU 21 and the like.

  In the present embodiment, there is one arithmetic processing unit including the CPU 21 and the like, but it is not necessarily required to be one. A main control circuit (main control unit) as a main arithmetic processing unit and a sub control circuit (sub control unit) as a sub arithmetic processing unit that controls image display may be included. Further, a plurality of ROMs 22 and RAMs 23 may be provided.

[Game console operation]
The game machine 1 according to the present embodiment has the above-described configuration, and the operation thereof will be described below.

  In the game machine 1 according to the present embodiment, first, in the normal gaming state, the player can press the 1-bet switch 6 or the maximum bet switch 7 to bet coins, and a normal game can be executed.

  Here, when the start switch 8 is pressed by the player, the normal game is started. Alternatively, it is also started when the player presses the repeat bet start switch 10.

  When the normal game is started, images of nine display windows 3b arranged in three rows and three columns are displayed in the display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3 under the control of the CPU 21, and the images are displayed in the display windows 3b. A plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed.

  Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the identification information variably displayed in each display window 3b is stopped and displayed under the control of the CPU 21.

  At this time, the same identification information is stopped and displayed in a state where three pieces of the same identification information are arranged on any one of the eight vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines displayed in the display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3. The game is “winning”, and when the same identification information is lined up on any of the three lines and is not stopped and displayed, the game is “disconnected” and one normal game ends.

  In this normal game, when “winning” is achieved, coins of the number corresponding to the type of identification information stopped and displayed at the same time are paid out.

  In addition, when the identification information stopped and displayed in a row is specific identification information at this time, or when even one specific identification information is stopped and displayed in the stopped identification information Furthermore, the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to a special gaming state that is a gaming state advantageous to the player.

  In the special game state, the player is given an opportunity to execute the first bet and the second bet before the start of the game. When the player makes the first bet, the bonus game can be executed. When the second bet is made, a specific effect is executed before the bonus game is started, or a sub game can be executed following the bonus game.

  In the bonus game, first, a container a2 is displayed in the display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3, and a state in which the blocks a1 are dropped and sequentially stacked is displayed in the container a2.

  The block a1 falls with the inside of the container a2 as a predetermined area until the entire predetermined area is filled.

  In addition, here, an image is displayed in which the block a1 sequentially falls inside the container a2 and fills up the container a2, but instead, it is already filled with a plurality of types of blocks a at the start of the bonus game. It is also possible to display an image of the exhausted container a2.

  On the surface of the block a1, identification information including symbols such as letters, symbols, pictures or patterns including numbers is written, and the interior of the container a2 is filled with the block a1.

  At this time, as an initial state, the block selection cursor 3c is displayed so as to surround only one block a1 out of the blocks a1 filled in the container a2.

  Then, when the player operates the block selection switch 15, the block selection cursor 3c is moved onto the block a1 of the type desired by the player, and one block a1 is selected.

  Thereafter, the player starts by pressing the start switch 8 or the second bet start switch 9. Alternatively, it is also started when the player presses the repeat bet start switch 10.

  When the bonus game is started, first, all the blocks a1 of the same type as the block a1 selected by operating the block selection switch 15 are simultaneously erased.

  In addition, in the bonus game, as another initial state when the inside of the container a2 is filled with the block a1, seven blocks a1 that are arbitrarily determined among the blocks a1 that have filled the inside of the container a2 are selected. The selectable frames 3d may be displayed so as to surround each of them. At this time, a block selection cursor 3c is also displayed.

  When the selectable frame 3d and the block selection cursor 3c are displayed in this way, the player moves the block selection cursor 3c to the desired selectable frame 3d by operating the block selection switch 15. Thereafter, by operating the start switch 8, one block a1 surrounded by the selectable frame 3d can be selected.

  The player further operates the block selection switch 15 to move the block selection cursor 3c to another selectable frame 3d, and then operates the start switch 8 again to select the second block a1. You can choose.

  Thereafter, the player continues to move the block selection cursor 3c and presses any one of the start switch 8, the second bet start switch 9, and the repeat bet start switch 10 to perform the third operation. Block a1 can be selected.

  The bonus game is started by the switch operation at this time.

  In this way, the player is given the right to freely select three desired blocks a1 out of the blocks a1 surrounded by the arbitrarily selected seven selectable frames 3d. The third block When a1 is selected, the three selected blocks a1 are simultaneously erased.

  At this time, the space in which the block a1 has been erased is filled with the block a1 stacked above the space, and then the block a1 is dropped again into the newly formed space inside the container a2. Then, the inside of the container a2 is filled again with the block a1.

  In this way, among the blocks a1 that have filled the inside of the container a2, the block a1 having the same identification information as the adjacent block a1 is erased, and in the space where this block a1 is erased, the blocks stacked above it a1 falls again and the container a2 is filled.

  Thereafter, in the newly formed space inside the container a2, the block a1 falls again, and the inside of the container a2 is once again filled with the block a1.

  In this way, the arrangement of the block a1 inside the container a2 is updated one after another, and in the arrangement of the updated block a1, if the identification information becomes the same as the adjacent block a1, each time the block a1 Is erased.

  In the bonus game, when the block a1 falls, accumulates, and is erased repeatedly, and the block a1 filling the container a2 does not have the same identification information as the adjacent block a1 in any block a1 The bonus game ends.

  Then, a predetermined number of coins are paid out according to the number of blocks a1 erased during the bonus game and the first bet number.

  The specific effect is obtained when the player presses the first bet switch 6 or the maximum bet switch 7 to bet a coin and then presses the second bet start switch 9 to play a bonus game, or in the previous game. This is started when the repeat bet start switch 10 is pressed while two bets are being made, and the bonus game is started following this specific effect.

  When the specific effect is started, the container a2 displayed in the bonus game is displayed in an empty state in the display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3. After that, the upper side of the container a2 that could not be seen outside the frame of the display area 3a is displayed, and the mixer a3 connected to the upper part of the container a2 is displayed, and a large number of blocks a1 are accommodated therein. The displayed mode is displayed.

  In this way, after displaying the backstage that the block a1 falling into the container a2 in the bonus game is supplied from the mixer a3 above the container a2, one block a1 is newly added to the mixer a3. A mode in which a plurality of blocks are input or a mode in which one or a plurality of blocks a1 are taken out from the mixer a3 is displayed.

  At this time, the block a1 inserted into the mixer a3 is more likely to fall into the container a2 in the bonus game, and the block a1 removed from the mixer a3 falls into the container a2 in the bonus game. The possibility of coming is reduced.

  That is, in this specific effect, the player is notified that the probability of falling into the container a2 in the predetermined block a1 has been changed. It is also possible to display a mode in which the predetermined block a1 is inserted or removed as an effect without changing the probability of falling.

  Similar to the specific effect, the sub game is performed when the player presses the first bet switch 6 or the maximum bet switch 7 to place a coin and then presses the second bet start switch 9 or in the previous game. When the repeat bet start switch 10 is pressed while making two bets, the bonus game is started following the bonus game.

  When the sub-game is started, one or more blocks a1 are erased from the container a2 in which the interior displayed in the display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3 at the end of the bonus game is filled with the block a1, The cycle of dropping, depositing and erasing block a1, which has been executed in the bonus game, is started again.

  Then, as in the bonus game, the sub game ends when the identification information is no longer the same as the adjacent block a1 in any block a1 that fills the inside of the container a2 that is the predetermined area.

  Thereafter, a predetermined number of coins are paid out according to the number of blocks a1 erased during the sub game and the second bet number.

  In this embodiment, when the sub game is executed, the first bet number and the second bet number are totaled, and the number of blocks a1 erased in the bonus game and the block a1 erased in the sub game. The coins for the bonus game and the sub game are paid out collectively after the sub game ends.

  Next, the outline of the control operation of the CPU 21 of the main control circuit 20 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

[Main processing]
FIG. 3 shows a main process routine of the game machine 1. When the game machine 1 is turned on, the main process routine is called and the CPU 21 executes the main process.

  In this main process, the CPU 21 first executes initial settings such as RAM access permission, backup restoration process, and work area initialization (step S1).

  Next, the CPU 21 performs a process of displaying a demonstration screen on the display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3 (step S2).

  Next, the CPU 21 determines whether or not to start the game (step S3).

  In this step S3, the CPU 21 inserts a coin into the game machine 1, or presses the 1-bet switch 6, the maximum bet switch 7, and the repeat bet start switch 10 when the coin is credited in the game machine 1. If it is determined that the game is to be started, the process proceeds to step S4. If it is determined that the game is not to be started, the process returns to step S2 to continue the demonstration screen display process.

  In step S4, the CPU 21 performs a game process described later.

  After performing this game processing, the CPU 21 determines whether or not an operation to turn off the game machine 1 from the outside has been performed (step S5), and if it is determined that an operation to turn off the power has been performed, the game machine 1 Is turned off (step S6), and this main routine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation to turn off the power has not been performed, the process returns to step S2 to perform the process for displaying the demonstration screen.

[Game processing]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the game process (step S4) in the main process.

  In this game process, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the start switch 8 has been operated (step S7).

  Here, when the CPU 21 determines that the start switch 8 is operated, the CPU 21 performs a normal game process to be described later (step S8), and when it is determined that the start switch is not operated, the start switch 8 is operated. Until this time, the standby state is maintained by repeating the process of step S7.

  Next, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the player has won as a result of the normal game process.

  Here, when the CPU 21 determines that it has been won as a result of the normal game process, the process proceeds to step S10, and when it is determined that it has not been won, this subroutine is terminated and the main processing flow is in progress. The process is moved to step S5.

  In step S10, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the winning in step S9 is a bonus game.

  Here, when the CPU 21 determines that the winning in step S9 is a bonus game, that is, when the CPU 21 determines that specific identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific combination in the display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3. Then, bonus game processing described later is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning in step S9 is not a bonus game, that is, when it is determined that identification information other than the specific identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific combination on the display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3, A prize giving process for paying out coins corresponding to the winning is performed (step S12).

  Further, in the awarding process performed after the bonus game process is completed, the CPU 21 performs a process of paying out coins corresponding to the number of blocks a1 erased in the bonus game.

  Then, after completing this award giving process, the CPU 21 ends this subroutine and moves the process to step S5 in the main process flow.

[Normal game processing]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the normal game process (S8) in the game process.

  In this normal game process, the CPU 21 first performs a lottery process (S13).

  At this time, the CPU 21 transmits a command command for causing the random number generator 24 to generate an arbitrary random number.

  The random number generator 24 generates an arbitrary random number according to this command command and stores the random number in the RAM 23.

  After that, the CPU 21 refers to the random number stored in the RAM 23 by referring to the normal game probability lottery table stored in the ROM 22 and the numerical value in the normal game probability lottery table. The winning and losing and identification information image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 3 in this game are determined.

  Next, the CPU 21 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information on the display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3 based on the identification information image data determined in step S13 (step S14).

  After performing the variable display process for a predetermined time, the CPU 21 performs a process of stopping and displaying the identification information corresponding to the random number value generated in step S13 on the display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3 (step s15). The subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S9 in the game process flow.

[Bonus Game Processing]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of bonus game processing in the game processing.

  In this bonus game process, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the player has pressed the 1 bet switch 6 or the maximum bet switch 7 or the repeat bet start switch 10 to make the first bet (step S16).

  The CPU 21 repeats the process of step S11 until it is determined that the first bet has been made. If it is determined that the first bet has been made, the CPU 21 stores the first bet number in a predetermined area of the RAM 23 (step S17).

  Next, the CPU 21 determines whether the second bet has been made by pressing the second bet start switch 9 or the repeat bet start switch 10 (step S18).

  Here, when the CPU 21 determines that the second bet has been made, the CPU 21 adds the second bet number to the first bet number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 23 and sets it as a total bet number. A bet execution flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 23 (step S19). If the second bet is not made, the first bet number becomes the total bet number as it is.

  When the process of step S19 is completed, or when it is determined that the second bet has not been made in the process of step S18, the CPU 21 executes an internal lottery process (step S20).

  In this internal lottery process, the CPU 21 generates a random number in the random number generation unit 24, generates a random number in the random number generation unit 24, and determines the number of blocks to be deleted in the main game or sub game. The random number value for image determination and the random number value for image determination for determining the image of the block a1 displayed in the display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3 in the main game, the sub game, and the specific effect are extracted. Note that the erasure number determination random number value and the image determination random number value for the main game are always extracted, but the erase number determination random number value and the image determination random number value for the sub game can execute the sub game. It is extracted only when it is determined, and the image determination random value for the specific effect is extracted only when it is determined to execute the specific effect.

  Then, the CPU 21 determines the number of blocks a1 to be erased in the main game and the sub game by comparing the erase number determination random number value with the probability lottery table, and images according to the determined number of erased blocks a1. A table is selected, and the image determination random number is compared with the selected image table to determine the image of the block a1 to be displayed.

  Further, in the image table selected at this time, a background image and a character image are associated with the image of the block a1, and when the image of the block a1 is determined, the background displayed simultaneously with the image of the block a1 Images and character images are also determined.

  The number of erasures of block a1 determined at this time varies depending on the type of block a1 selected in the block selection reception process described later, and therefore, for all selectable types of blocks a1, respectively, the number of erasures is determined, Selection of an image table corresponding to all the erase numbers is selected.

  Next, the CPU 21 performs a block selection receiving process (step S22).

  In this block selection receiving process, the CPU 21 displays a cursor surrounding one block a1 on the liquid crystal display device 3, and when the block selection switch 15 is operated within a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds), A process of moving the cursor to another block a1 is performed according to the operation, and then the process proceeds to step S23.

  On the other hand, if the block selection switch 15 is not operated within this predetermined period, the process moves to step S23 without performing the process of moving the cursor.

  In step S23, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the game is to be started by determining whether or not the start switch 8, the second bet start switch 9 or the repeat bet start switch 10 is pressed.

  The CPU 21 repeats the process of step S23 until it is determined that the game is to be started, and if it is determined that the game is to be started, the second bet is placed in a predetermined area of the RAM 23 by the process of step S19. It is determined whether or not the execution flag is set. If it is determined that the execution flag is set, the random number generator 24 generates a random number to determine whether to execute a specific effect or a sub game. The random value for value addition determination is extracted. Then, the random value for determining added value is compared with the second bet table, and it is determined to execute either the specific effect or the sub game for the second bet.

  Next, the CPU 21 executes a game execution process (step S24). In this game execution process, the CPU 21 determines the image of the block a1 determined in the process of step S20, the image data to be displayed on the display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3 in the bonus game, the sub game, and the specific effect, Sound data to be output from the speakers 14L and 14R in accordance with the display is sequentially supplied to the interface circuit group 26, and the liquid crystal display device 3 and the speakers 14L and 14R are operated to execute a bonus game, a sub game, and a specific effect. .

  Then, after a predetermined game execution time has elapsed, the CPU 21 ends this subroutine, and moves the process to step S12 in the game process flow.

  In the award grant process performed after the bonus game process is completed, the CPU 21 reads out the number of blocks erased in the bonus game and the total bet number determined in the process of step S16 or step S18 from a predetermined area of the RAM 23, The number of erased blocks is multiplied by the total number of bets, and the value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 23 as the number of coins to be paid out from the payout device 29.

  Thereafter, the CPU 21 outputs a payout start command signal and drives the payout device 29 to perform control to pay out the number of coins set in the RAM 23.

  Thereafter, the CPU 21 outputs a payout end command signal to the payout device 29 when the coin payout number detected by the payout coin sensor 30 matches the payout number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 23. End.

[Description of display screen]
Here, assuming the actual game situation in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display mode in the display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3 in the bonus game, the specific effect, and the sub game will be described with reference to FIGS. explain.

(Normal game)
As shown in FIG. 7A, in the base game, images of nine display windows 3b arranged in three rows and three columns are displayed in the display area 3a, and a plurality of types are displayed in each of these display windows 3b. The identification information is displayed in a variable manner.

  Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the identification information variably displayed in each display window 3b is stopped and displayed under the control of the CPU 21.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 7B, three pieces of the same type of identification information are arranged on any of the eight vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines displayed in the display area 3a. If the game is not stopped and displayed in the normal state, the game is “disconnected” and one normal game ends.

  On the other hand, if the same type of identification information is stopped and displayed on at least one of the eight lines, it is “hit”. Coins corresponding to the type of the displayed identification information are paid out.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 7 (c), when the identification information stopped and displayed side by side is the specific identification information (WILD), it becomes “big hit”, and the gaming state is changed from the normal gaming state. Transition to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  In this special game state, a bonus game that is completely different from the normal game is executed.

(Bonus game)
As shown in FIG. 8, in the bonus game, when the game is started, a container a2 that can store the block a1 is displayed in the center of the display area 3a, and the block a1 falls into the container a2 from above. . As shown in FIG. 8 (b), the falling pattern of the block a1 is a pattern in which the blocks a1 that can be accommodated in the container a2 fall together at one time as shown in FIG. 8 (a). The pattern may be such that one or a plurality of blocks a1 fall apart.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 9, the interior of the container a2 is filled with the block a1 without a gap. Here, assuming that the inside of the container a2 is a predetermined area and the block a1 is accommodated in the predetermined area without a gap, a total of 35 blocks a1 in 5 rows and 7 rows are arranged and accommodated. ing.

  Further, here, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), an image in which the blocks a1 that can be accommodated inside the container a2 fall together and fill up the container a2, or as shown in FIG. 8 (b). An image in which the blocks a1 are sequentially dropped inside the container a2 to fill the container a2 is displayed. Instead, at the start of the bonus game, as shown in FIG. It is also possible to display an image of the container a2 that has already been filled.

  In each block a1, any one of seven types of identification information “7”, “A”, “B”, “C”, “BAR”, “Δ”, and “★” is written.

  In the following description, the arrangement of the blocks a1 inside the container a2 will be referred to as 1 to 7 rows in order from the bottom, and 1 to 5 columns in order from the left.

  At the same time, the block selection cursor 3c is displayed.

  Here, as an initial state, the block selection cursor 3c is displayed in a state where the “A” block a1 located in the third row and the seventh row of the container a2 is selected.

  Next, when the block selection switch 15 is operated by the player, as shown in FIG. 10, the block selection cursor 3c moves in accordance with the operation.

  Thereafter, when the player presses the start switch 8, the second bet start switch 9, or the repeat bet start switch 10, the bonus game is started.

  Here, all the “B” blocks a1 of the same type as the “B” block a1 selected by the block selection cursor 3c are highlighted, and then, as shown in FIG. 11, “B” in the container a2 Are all erased at the same time.

  In addition, in the bonus game, as another initial state when the inside of the container a2 is filled with the block a1, as shown in FIG. 12, the block a1 that has filled the inside of the container a2 is arbitrarily determined. Alternatively, the selectable frame 3d may be displayed so as to surround the seven blocks a1.

  Here, as an initial state, “C” in the first row of the first row of the container a2, “B” in the fourth row of the first row, “C” in the second row of the second row, and the fifth row of the third row. Seven blocks a1 of “BAR”, 4th row 1st row “B”, 4th row 3rd row “★”, 5th row 6th row [★] are surrounded by selectable frames 3d, respectively. To be displayed.

  At the same time, the block selection cursor 3c is also displayed in a state where the “a” block a1 in the third row and the seventh row is selected.

  Next, when the block selection switch 15 is operated by the player, as shown in FIG. 13, the block selection cursor 3c moves in accordance with the operation.

  Here, the block selection cursor 3c first moves to the block a1 of “★” in the fourth row and the third row.

  At this time, when the start switch 8 is operated by the player, the “★” block a1 in the fourth row and the third row surrounded by the selectable frame 3d is selected and highlighted.

  Thereafter, when the player further operates the block selection switch 15 and the block selection cursor 3c moves to the “a” block “a1” in the second row and the second row, the player operates the start switch 8 again. Then, the “C” block a1 in the second row and the second row is selected and highlighted.

  When the block selection switch 15 is further operated by the player and the block selection cursor 3c moves to the “a” block “a1” in the first row of the fourth row, the player selects the start switch 8, When any one of the bet start switch 9 and the repeat bet start switch 10 is pressed, the “a” block “a1” in the first row of the fourth row is selected and highlighted.

  The bonus game is started by the switch operation at this time, and the three highlighted blocks a1 are simultaneously erased as shown in FIG.

  In this way, when the block a1 is erased, the block a1 is erased and the upper block a1 falls into the vacant space, and the vacant space is filled, and a space is formed on the upper side of the container a2. Then, the block a1 falls again from above the container a2 toward the newly formed space, and the interior of the container a2 is filled again with the block a1 without a gap.

  In this way, when the inside of the container a2, which is a predetermined area, is filled with the block a1, if the block a1 in which the same identification information is written is adjacent in the vertical or horizontal direction, the block a1 is highlighted. And then erased.

  For example, when the inside of the container a2 is filled with the block a1 in the display form as shown in FIG. 15, three blocks a1 in which “7” is written in the third row are arranged in the third row. Since two blocks a1 each having “7” are arranged and two blocks a1 having “BAR” are arranged in the fifth column, as shown in FIG. It is erased after highlighting.

  Thus, when the block a1 is erased, as shown in FIG. 17, the block a1 is erased and the upper block a1 falls into the vacant space, and the vacant space is buried, and the upper side of the container a2 is A space is formed. Then, the block a1 falls again from above the container a2 toward the newly formed space, and the interior of the container a2 is again filled with the block a1 without a gap as shown in FIG.

  Further, in FIG. 18, a block a1 in which “B” arranged in a row on the second row is written and a block a1 in which two “★” on the fourth row are written are highlighted. In FIG. 18, the block a1 in which “WILD” is written is arranged in the second row, the seventh row, and the fifth row, the sixth row, and the block a1 in which “WILD” is written, The blocks a1 arranged vertically are also highlighted.

  This is because the block a1 in which the identification information “WILD” is written is a specific block that is considered to have the same identification information as the left and right upper and lower blocks a1 adjacent to the block a1.

  The block a1 highlighted in this manner is then erased as shown in FIG. 19, and the upper block a1 falls into the empty space after the block a1 is erased as shown in FIG. A space is formed on the upper side of the. In the newly formed space, the block a1 falls again from above the container a2, and as shown in FIG. 21, the interior of the container a2 is filled again without any gap by the block a1.

  In FIG. 21, in any block a1, the identification information written on the surface thereof is not the same identification information as the block a1 adjacent to the left, right, up and down. In this way, in any block a1, the bonus game ends when the identification information written on the surface of the adjacent block a1 does not become the same identification information.

  In the bonus game described above, a normal block a1 indicating any one of seven types of identification information “7”, “A”, “B”, “C”, “BAR”, “△”, “★”, and an identification “WILD” A total of eight types of blocks a1 including a specific block a1 in which information is described are used. Furthermore, by using a block a1 in which identification information “DLIW” is described as a second specific block, Can also execute a bonus game with a different erase pattern of block a1.

  In other words, in the bonus game described above, the block a1 in which “WILD” is written was erased at the same time as the block a1 on the left, right, top, and bottom adjacent to the block a1, but “WILD” was written instead. The block a1 is not erased, and only the left, right, upper and lower blocks a1 adjacent to the block a1 are erased. In addition, if block a1 with "DLIW" is adjacent to block a1 with "WILD" in either the top, bottom, left, or right, block a1 with "WILD" along with block a1 with "DLIW" To be erased.

  For example, FIG. 22 shows a state in which the game has progressed from the state shown in FIG. 19 and the block a1 on which “WILD” and “DLIW” are written falls into the container a2.

  Here, the block a1 in which “WILD” is written is arranged in the fifth row and the fourth row, and the block a1 adjacent to the left and top and bottom of the block a1 in which “WILD” is written is highlighted.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 23, the highlighted block a1 is erased, the block a1 is erased, and the upper block a1 falls into an empty space, so that a space is formed on the upper side of the container a2. . In the newly formed space, as shown in FIG. 24, the block a1 falls again from above the container a2, and the interior of the container a2 is filled again without any gap by the block a1, and “WILD” is written. The block a1 that is newly adjacent to the left and top and bottom of the block a1 is highlighted and then erased.

  In this way, each time the block a1 in which “WILD” is written is dropped, the block a1 adjacent to the left and top and bottom is deleted, and the block a1 moves to the first level which is the lowest level. After moving to the first stage, the block a1 that has fallen to the left and above is continuously erased.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 25, when the block a1 in which “DLIW” is written falls to the left of the block a1 in which “WILD” is written, it is arranged to the left of the block a1 in which “WILD” is written. Not only is the block a1 marked with “DLIW” and the block a1 marked with “DLIW” aligned on the block a1 marked with “WILD” highlighted, but also “WILD” marked The block a1 itself is also highlighted, and then all the three highlighted blocks a1 are erased as shown in FIG.

  Then, the block a1 falls again, and the inside of the container a2 is filled with the block a1 without any gap. As shown in FIG. 27, any block a1 is marked on the surface between the adjacent block a1. When the identification information does not become the same identification information, the bonus game ends.

  In this way, when block a1 adjacent to all four sides is erased without itself being erased, block a1 is marked with “WILD”, and block a1 where this “WILD” is marked is adjacent to either side In the bonus game, the block a1 with “DLIW” that erases the block “a1” with “WILD” is also used to increase the chance that the block a1 is erased in the bonus game. This increases the possibility of a gaming state advantageous to the player, so that the player's expectation on the game result can be increased.

(Specific production)
As shown in FIG. 28A, in the specific effect, when the effect is started, the container a2 that can accommodate the block a1 displayed in the bonus game in the center of the display area 3a is displayed in an empty state. As shown in FIG. 28 (b), the location of the container a2 displayed in the display area 3a gradually moves to the upper side of the container a2, and the mixer a3 is connected to the upper end of the container a2. As shown in FIG. 29A, finally, a plurality of blocks a1 whose identification information is written on the surface are accommodated in the mixer a3 and are being stirred. Is done. In this way, the player is notified that the block a1 is supplied from the mixer a3 to the container a2. Then, a state in which the block a1 in which “WILD”, which is the specific block described above, is inserted is displayed inside the mixer a3, and the block a1 in which “WILD” which is advantageous for the player is displayed is transferred to the container a2. It is informed that the possibility of falling has increased.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the location displayed in the display area 3a moves downward from the mixer a3 to the container a2, and finally, as shown in FIG. 28 (a). The empty container a2 is displayed and the specific effect ends. After the specific effect, the process proceeds to the bonus game described above, and the block a1 falls from above into the container a2 that is empty at the end of the specific effect (see FIG. 7).

  Thus, before executing the bonus game, the bonus game is displayed by displaying that a predetermined type of block a1 is newly added in the block a1 falling into the container a2 as a specific effect. Then, it is possible to notify the player that the probability that the added predetermined type of block a1 will fall has increased, and simply by making the first bet to execute the bonus game New information that cannot be given as “value” to the player who also made the second bet. In particular, as shown in the example shown in FIG. 29A, if a specific block a1 advantageous to the player is added, the game state is clearly advantageous to the player who also made the second bet. Therefore, the player can be surely recognized that the second bet is not wasted. Therefore, it is possible to make the player actively place the second bet.

(Sub game)
As described above, the sub game is executed after the end of the bonus game, and a part of the block a1 inside the container a2 remaining without being erased by the bonus game is partially erased, and the block a1 clogged inside the container a2 is arranged. At the same time, the new block a1 is dropped in the container a2, and the possibility that the identification information written on the surface of the block a1 is the same between the adjacent blocks a1 is created again.

  FIG. 30 shows a state where the bonus game has ended and the block a1 has completely dropped inside the container a2, and in this state, the display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3 has already been displayed. In addition to the container a2, the insect a4 that eats and erases the specific block a1 is displayed.

  Here, the block a1 indicated as “A” is specifically erased by the insect a4, and also in FIG. 31, “A” as identification information of the block a1 to be erased is the insect a4. It is written on the surface.

  Then, the insect a4 enters the inside of the container a2 and moves freely, and as shown in FIG. 31, among the blocks a1 located on the movement locus, eats the block a1 on which “A” is written. To erase. Note that the insect a4 may move throughout the container a2, and all the blocks a1 marked with “A” stored in the container a2 may be erased.

  Thus, when the block a1 is erased, as shown in FIG. 32, the block a1 is erased and the upper block a1 falls into the vacant space, and the vacant space is filled, and the upper side of the container a2 is placed. A space is formed. Then, the block a1 falls again from above the container a2 toward the newly formed space, and the interior of the container a2 is again filled with the block a1 without a gap as shown in FIG.

  Here, two blocks a1 in which “7” is written in the third row are arranged, and two blocks a1 in which “A” is written in the seventh row are arranged, and these blocks a1 are highlighted. Yes. In this way, when the insect a4 eats and erases the block a1, a space is formed on the upper side of the container a2, so that a new block a1 can be dropped into the container a2 and accommodated in the container a2. The arrangement of the blocks a1 thus changed may cause the identification information to be the same between adjacent blocks a1.

  Thus, the block a1 that is highlighted with the same identification information as the adjacent block a1 is subsequently erased. Then, as described above, the dropping, accumulation and erasing of the block a1 are repeated, and in any block a1 accommodated in the container a2, the identification information written on the surface between the adjacent block a1 is When the same identification information is lost, the sub game ends.

  In this way, in the sub-game described above, the insect a4 is used to erase again the block a1 that could not be erased in the bonus game, so the number of finally erased blocks a1 is increased and the player It is possible to make the game state advantageous to Therefore, the player can be made to strongly recognize that the second bet is not wasted, and the second bet can be positively made. In addition, there is a possibility that the chain of dropping, accumulating and erasing of the block a1 once completed in the bonus game may occur again in the sub game, so that the player can be further encouraged to make a second bet.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 30 to 33, only a specific type of block a1 (block a1 in which “A” is written) is erased as the block a1 that is erased first, which is the beginning of the subgame. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and all the blocks a1 can be erased at random.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 34, when the sub game is started, an insect a4 that can be eaten and erased is displayed in the display area 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3 in any block a1 in which any identification information is written. The insect a4 enters the inside of the container a2 already displayed in the display area 3a, moves freely, eats and erases all the blocks a1 located on the movement locus, and thereby the container a2 It is also possible to erase the block a1 accommodated inside the memory at random.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but only a specific example is illustrated here, and the present invention is not particularly limited. That is, the present invention mainly provides display means for displaying a predetermined game mode, display control means for controlling the game mode, operation means operated by the player, and game media for the player according to the game mode. A plurality of types of identification information images that are variably displayed on the display unit by operation of the operation unit, are stopped and displayed by the control of the display control unit, and the game is played according to the game mode that is stopped and displayed. In a game machine that gives a game medium to a person, when a specific identification information image is stopped and displayed on the display means, a plurality of types of blocks are dropped and sequentially stacked on the display area of the display means, When adjacent blocks of the stacked blocks are of the same type, control is performed to display a specific game mode for deleting the adjacent blocks. A specific configuration and control of the display means, the display control means, and the game medium giving means is characterized in that a number of game media corresponding to the number of erased blocks is given to the player. The design can be changed as appropriate.

  The present invention also displays a plurality of types of identification information images in a display area of the display means, and when a specific identification information image is stopped and displayed, a plurality of types of blocks fall in the display area and are sequentially stacked. When the adjacent blocks are the same type among the stacked blocks, the display control function for displaying the specific game mode for deleting the adjacent blocks on the display means, and the player's operation, A predetermined number is selected according to the block selection function for selecting a predetermined type of block from among the stacked blocks, erasing the block, the identification information image stopped and displayed on the display means, and the number of blocks erased on the display means And a game simulation program for causing a computer to implement a game medium providing function for providing a player with a game medium. However, this program can be provided by being recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, or stored in a predetermined server and can communicate with a terminal connected via the Internet or the like. The above functions can also be realized by a machine. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. not.

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a game machine. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a game process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal game process. It is a flowchart which shows a bonus game process. It is explanatory drawing which shows specifically the display mode in the liquid crystal display device in a normal game. It is explanatory drawing which shows concretely the display mode in the liquid crystal display device in a bonus game. It is explanatory drawing which shows concretely the display mode in the liquid crystal display device in a bonus game. It is explanatory drawing which shows concretely the display mode in the liquid crystal display device in a bonus game. It is explanatory drawing which shows concretely the display mode in the liquid crystal display device in a bonus game. It is explanatory drawing which shows concretely the display mode in the liquid crystal display device in a bonus game. It is explanatory drawing which shows concretely the display mode in the liquid crystal display device in a bonus game. It is explanatory drawing which shows concretely the display mode in the liquid crystal display device in a bonus game. It is explanatory drawing which shows concretely the display mode in the liquid crystal display device in a bonus game. It is explanatory drawing which shows concretely the display mode in the liquid crystal display device in a bonus game. It is explanatory drawing which shows concretely the display mode in the liquid crystal display device in a bonus game. It is explanatory drawing which shows concretely the display mode in the liquid crystal display device in a bonus game. It is explanatory drawing which shows concretely the display mode in the liquid crystal display device in a bonus game. It is explanatory drawing which shows concretely the display mode in the liquid crystal display device in a bonus game. It is explanatory drawing which shows concretely the display mode in the liquid crystal display device in a bonus game. It is explanatory drawing which shows concretely the display mode in the liquid crystal display device in a bonus game. It is explanatory drawing which shows concretely the display mode in the liquid crystal display device in a bonus game. It is explanatory drawing which shows concretely the display mode in the liquid crystal display device in a bonus game. It is explanatory drawing which shows concretely the display mode in the liquid crystal display device in a bonus game. It is explanatory drawing which shows concretely the display mode in the liquid crystal display device in a bonus game. It is explanatory drawing which shows concretely the display mode in the liquid crystal display device in a bonus game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display aspect in the liquid crystal display device in a subgame concretely. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display aspect in the liquid crystal display device in a subgame concretely. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display aspect in the liquid crystal display device in a subgame concretely. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display aspect in the liquid crystal display device in a subgame concretely. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display aspect in the liquid crystal display device in a subgame concretely. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display aspect in the liquid crystal display device in a subgame concretely. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display aspect in the liquid crystal display device in a subgame concretely.

Explanation of symbols

1 game machine 2 cabinet 3 liquid crystal display device 3
3a Display area 3b Display window 3c Cursor for block selection 3d Selectable frame 4 Base 5 Coin slot 6 1 bet switch 7 Maximum bet switch 8 Start switch 9 2nd bet start switch 10 Repeat bet start switch 11 Stored coin settlement switch 12 Coin payout opening 13 Coin receiving part 14L, 14R Speaker 15 Block selection switch 21 CPU
22 ROM
23 RAM
24 Random Number Generator 25, 26 Interface Circuit Group 27 Input / Output Bus 28 Inserted Coin Sensor 29 Dispensing Device 30 Dispensing Coin Sensor 31 VDP
32 D / A converter

Claims (5)

Display means for displaying a predetermined game mode; display control means for controlling the game mode;
An operation means operated by the player, and a game medium providing means for giving a game medium to the player according to the game mode;
A plurality of types of identification information images variably displayed on the display unit by operation of the operation unit,
In the game machine that stops display by the control of the display control means and gives the game medium to the player according to the stopped game mode,
When the specific identification information image is stopped and displayed on the display unit, the display control unit has the same type of adjacent blocks among the plural types of stacked blocks displayed in the display area of the display unit. In such a case, control is performed to display a specific game mode for erasing the adjacent blocks, and the player is given a number of game media corresponding to the number of erased blocks,
A betting means for betting game media;
The game medium giving means changes the quantity of game media to be given according to the number of bets that the player has bet by the betting means,
The game machine characterized in that the display control means sets the timing of erasing the blocks in the display means when the stacked blocks fill the entire predetermined area of the display means. The display control means drops and fills the space in which the blocks are erased by dropping the blocks stacked above the space, and dropping the new blocks into the space formed by the dropping of the blocks. The entire block is filled with blocks, and the block arrangement is updated. In the updated block arrangement, when adjacent blocks are of the same type, a mode for further erasing adjacent blocks is sequentially displayed. Item 4. A game machine according to Item 1. The game machine according to claim 1 , wherein the display control unit ends the game when all the stacked blocks are different in type from the adjacent blocks in the display unit. The block includes a specific block that erases all adjacent blocks.
4. The specific block is erased together with the second specific block when the specific block is adjacent to a second specific block that can be erased. Game machine. When a plurality of types of identification information images are variably displayed in the display area of the display means and a specific identification information image is stopped and displayed, adjacent blocks among a plurality of types of stacked blocks displayed in the display area are displayed. when it becomes the same kind, a display control function of displaying on the display means the specific game mode erasing blocks together you the adjacent,
A block selection function for receiving a player's operation, selecting a predetermined type of the stacked blocks, and erasing the block;
An identification information image stopped and displayed on the display means and a game medium providing function for giving a predetermined number of game media to a player according to the number of blocks erased on the display means Game simulation program.

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