JPH08299553A - Pachinko game - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To make a reach action full of interest. CONSTITUTION: When a reach state is set, a character animation 30 itself varies in a specific operation mode different from an operating mode in a non-reach state while varying a display pattern in the variation display area of the character animation 30. Therefore, a specific action not being constrained by the action of the display pattern is expressed, which enables the reach action full of variety is provided, and increases expectation for the reach state.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko machine equipped with a variable symbol display device which causes a big hit operation by a combination of predetermined symbols.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When a game ball passes through a starting opening equipped with a variable symbol display device and a ball detection device, the variable symbol display device comprising a plurality of symbol display parts for variably displaying various predetermined symbols, a ball from the ball detection device. Based on the detection signal, the display symbol of the symbol display part starts to change, and is provided with a symbol control means for stopping and fixing the symbol, and when the symbol of each symbol display part is a predetermined combination, a special winning opening is given. Various pachinko machines that generate a jackpot operation such as an opening operation have been proposed. Here, as the starting port, there are a gate type that does not accompany a prize and a type that is made to flow down to the back of the machine to be a winning ball.

[0003]

In the above-mentioned pachinko machine, in the case of the reach state, the display symbol on the last symbol display portion is scrolled at a low speed, and further, the driving of the speaker and the lamp is started, and the effect is obtained. Various types of pachinko machines have been proposed, which generate various types of warning advance notice operations such as generating sound and effect light to increase the expectation of a big hit. In addition, there are some which use a character design or the like as a display design of the design display unit and cause a special operation in the reach state. Here, the reach state refers to a case where each symbol display unit other than the symbol display unit that stops last satisfies the condition for a big hit. This includes not only the same symbol but also the symbol combination just before the big hit state that includes the almighty symbol.

By the way, the above-described manner of the reach operation executed in the symbol display unit is to change the display symbol itself for distinguishing between the big hit and the loss. Therefore, the mode of change at the time of reach must be limited.

It is an object of the present invention to make this reach operation more entertaining and rich in variety.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention is a pachinko machine equipped with the above-mentioned variable symbol display device, and among the plurality of symbol display portions, a symbol is displayed in the symbol display portion where the symbol is finally determined. While displaying a character moving image with a variable display area indicating, always or selectively in the reach state, the character moving image is designed to operate in a special operation mode different from that in the non-reach state It is characterized by having done. As such a character moving image, it is proposed that the character moving image includes a figure having a head portion, a body portion, and a foot portion, and the body portion is provided with a variable display area showing a display pattern.

Further, in such a configuration, a plurality of types of special operation modes in the reach state are provided, and the content of the gain in the big hit is made to differ depending on the type of the special operation mode selected in the reach state. You can

Further, on both sides of the symbol display portion where the display symbol is finally decided, a symbol display portion for displaying a plurality of vertically scrolling symbol displays is arranged, and each symbol display portion is decided. In the state, a plurality of combination lines may be formed by the display symbols of the respective symbol display portions, and the content of the gain provided to the player at the time of a big hit may be made different depending on the type of the hit line.

[0009]

When each of the symbol display units other than the symbol display unit that stops at the end is in the reach state by satisfying the condition for a big hit, the character moving image itself changes while the display symbol changes in the variable display area of the character moving image. , Always changes only in a special operation mode different from the operation mode in the non-reach state, or selectively only when a random number is drawn,
It will change in a special operation mode. In this case, as a display mode of the display symbol in the variable display area, a reach operation such as a low speed scroll can be additionally provided as in the conventional case.

With such a configuration, it is possible to make different gain contents at the time of a big hit. In this case, it may be made different depending on the type of special motion mode of the character moving image selected in the reach state, or may be made different depending on the type of the hit line.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the game board 3 of the pachinko machine 1. In the center of the board surface of the game board 3, a front portion of a mounting case (not shown) is enlarged as shown in FIG. A center case 4 fixed to the center case 4 is provided, and a variable symbol display device 6 is provided in the center case 4. This variable symbol display device 6 is a liquid crystal display, a dot matrix display or C
It is composed of a display device capable of displaying a character design such as RT, and by partitioning the screen, three design display parts A, B, C are provided. This symbol display area A, B, C
The display form of will be described later in detail.

Further, a standby storage lamp row 11 composed of four pilot lamps is provided above the window of the center case 4, and further three L lamps are provided on the standby storage lamp row 11.
A normal symbol display portion 10 composed of an ED is provided.

A prize winning device 12 is provided below the center case 4. The winning device 12 has a starting opening 14 at its center.
Are provided, and on the left and right sides, which are slightly lowered, are normally provided start gates 13, 13. This normal starting gate 1
3, 13 and the starting port 14 is provided with a sphere detection device including a photoelectric switch, a limit switch, etc.
Detects passing balls. And the normal starting gates 13, 13
When a ball detection signal is generated from the ball detection device due to the passage of a game ball to, the normal symbol display portion 10 fluctuates, and when the stopped state is all lit, the position is directly below the wide special winning opening 23 described below. The disposed electric accessory 15 is opened.

The normal symbol display portion 10 may be changed in probability. For example, when the probability is low, the probability is 1/12, and when the probability is high, it is 1 / 1.2. Then, this probability selection may be related to the symbol display mode of the variable symbol display device 6 as described later.

When a ball enters the starting port 14, the variable symbol display device 6 is driven by the ball passage detection by the ball detection switch, and the display portions A, B, and C display a variable pattern and continuously. When passing, the standby storage lamp row 11 is sequentially turned on and held up to four times. Also with this operation,
A predetermined number of prize balls are provided as the game balls pass.

Below the prize winning device 12, a winning device 22 having a wide special winning opening 23 is arranged. The winning device 22 has a publicly known configuration in which the lid 24 is opened in the front-rear direction by a solenoid so that the game ball is guided to the special winning opening 23 by the guiding action of the lid 24. The central portion is set as the specific area 23a, and when the game ball enters the specific area 23a, the continuous opening operation is generated.

Next, the operation of the variable symbol display device 6 will be described.

When the game ball flows into the starting port 14, the variable symbol display device 6 is driven together with the supply of the prize ball. When the variable symbol display device 6 is driven, the symbol display portion A,
B and C start the symbol variation according to the symbol permutation of FIG. 4, and the symbol variation stops in the order of the symbol display portions A, B and C.

Explaining the mode of this symbol according to FIG. 10, the symbol display portions A and B on both sides can display three display symbols in the vertical direction, and each display symbol is as shown in FIG. , Numbers and alphabets, and scrolls up and down according to a predetermined permutation. Then, in the stopped state, the three display symbols are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three regions.

On the other hand, in the symbol display portion C in the middle of FIG.
A character moving image 30 is displayed as indicated by 10. This character moving image 30 is composed of an alien or robot-like figure including a head x, a body part y, and a foot part z, and is provided with a rectangular variable display area 31 showing a display pattern on the body part y. ing. This variable display area 31 is at the center position,
In the central display area of the symbol display portions A and B, they are arranged so as to be evenly aligned in the left-right direction. As shown in FIG. 4, the display symbols in the variable display area 31 are composed of numbers and alphabets and are displayed in a predetermined order. Further, the head x, the body y, and the foot z are changed in various forms as described later, causing the character moving image 30 to rotate or jump. Then, in the state where all the symbol display portions A, B, C are stopped, the variable display area 31
With the display pattern of No. 3 as the center, three combination lines diagonally and horizontally (see upper right of FIG. 5) are formed.

The operation of the character moving image 30 will be described. The upright position where the head x, the body portion y, and the foot z are in the steady positions shown in FIG. 6A is the stop position of the character moving image 30, and at this position. The display symbol in the variable display area 31 is fixed. Therefore, when the variable symbol display device 6 is not operating, the character moving image 30 is held at this position. It should be noted that the character moving image 30 may be operated in various patterns even when the variable symbol display device 6 is not operating.

In this way, the character moving image 30 is displayed on the head x
And a body portion y and a foot portion x, and the body portion y has a variable display area 31 formed in a figure, the variable display area 31 is secured without making the whole figure feel uncomfortable. You can do it, and it will be an entertaining form.

FIG. 6 shows a normal operation mode when the variable symbol display device 6 is driven. Here, in B, the head x of the character moving image 30 is in the middle of facing left, and in C, the head is facing left. D is in the middle of turning to the right, and E is turning to the right. In addition, the right foot of the foot z is lifted in the cases of B and C, and the left foot is lifted in the cases of D and E. When the variable symbol display device 6 is activated, the character moving image 30 is
By repeating e, the act of walking will be repeated alternately while facing left or right. In this state, when the symbol display portions A and B are coincident with each other in any line and the reach state is reached, the special operation mode is changed. If the reach is not reached, this operation is continued, and by the confirmation of the display symbol in the variable display area 31, the variable symbol display device for the next time is stopped at the upright position of FIG. Transition to 6 fluctuations.

Next, the following three types of special operation modes caused by the reach state will be described.

First form (I); from the normal position in FIG.
Iteratively changes to the position shown in FIG. The position of FIG. 7B shows a state in which the head x and the foot z are expanded and contracted in the vertical direction,
By changing from the normal position in FIG. 7B, it looks like a jump with a smiling expression. And
Each time it jumps and returns to the original upright position, the display pattern in the variable display area 31 is changed.

Second mode (II); FIGS. 8A to 8I sequentially show symbol variations in which only the head x rotates in one direction.
Then, every time one rotation is performed, the display pattern in the variable display area 31 is changed about three times.

Third mode (III); FIGS. 9A to 9I sequentially show symbol variations in which only the body portion y is repeatedly rotated in one direction. Then, every time it makes one rotation, the display pattern of the variable display area 31 changes. At this time, the variable display area 31 is once hidden and then gradually displayed. Therefore, if a similar pattern, which seems to be a jackpot pattern, appears, the expectation is raised, and the player's attention level is increased. Has the effect of increasing.

In this way, in the reach state, the reach operation is performed in any one of the three types of special operation modes. At this time, the display symbol in the variable display area 31 may be changed corresponding to the changing rhythm of the character moving image 30 as described above, but may be changed at a different changing timing or changing speed. .

Further, in the reach state, the above-mentioned three types of modes may be combined and sequentially executed. For example, after jumping, the head x may turn, and then the body part y may turn, which is a special operation mode.

In addition, in the reach state, the numbers, characters, or figures of the left and right symbol display portions A and B may be expanded / contracted to be displayed, thereby giving a feeling of dynamism.
Further, in the reach state, the notification device shown in FIG. 3 may start driving the speaker and the lamp to generate a sound effect and a light effect. Furthermore, the display pattern in the variable display area 31 may be changed. You may scroll at a low speed.
That is, the notification operation in the conventional reach state can be generated together with the execution of the special drive mode of the character moving image 30.

The symbol variations of the symbol display portions A, B, C are as follows:
It is controlled by the symbol control means constituted by a microcomputer including a central control unit CPU shown in FIG.
The symbol control will be described.

The symbol display portions A, B, and C change with memory consumption due to the inflow of the game ball into the starting opening 14 described above. That is, in the symbol display portions A and B, the display symbols scroll downward, and in the symbol display portion C, the character moving image 30 is displayed.
While the above-described swinging walking operation is performed, the display pattern in the variable display area 31 scrolls vertically or horizontally. Then, due to the following circumstances, the symbols are confirmed and displayed in the order of the symbol display portions A, B, and C.

Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the central control unit C
The storage device ROM connected to the PU consists of 0 to 209 frames, and the contents thereof are, for example, a jackpot special random number K with a jackpot of "60", and a jackpot special symbol selected by the result of the jackpot special random number K. Random number L (Fig. 5),
Loss special symbol random number M ₁ , M ₂ , M ₃ and reach random number N
Is stored. Here, in each of the random number charts in FIG. 5, a random number value is shown in the upper row, and a symbol actually displayed corresponding to the random number value is shown in the lower row together with the hit line.

The special random number K is selected at the same time when the ball passes through the starting port 14. When this value is K = 60, the symbol display portions A, B, C fluctuate, and at the same time, a value is selected from the special symbol random number L shown in FIG. 5, the jackpot symbol is determined, and the reach random number N is determined. Lottery. This special symbol random number L, along with the jackpot design, the hit line ~ is designated as described above, and by the determination, the symbol display control is performed so that the designated line gives a jackpot according to the designated symbol.

Further, by the lottery of the reach random number N, the execution mode of the character moving image 30 is determined from the special motion modes of the above-mentioned three kinds or the combination thereof. For example, in the lottery of reach random number N,
When "0" is subtracted, the normal reach is performed, when "1" is subtracted, the special operation mode by execution of the first form I, when "2" is extracted, the special operation form by execution of the second form II,
When "3" is subtracted, the special operation mode by execution of the third mode III is determined. Furthermore, when various special operation modes are configured by combining each mode described later, the number of values corresponding to the type is prepared in advance, and the special operation mode is determined by associating with the selected value. Will be done.

Incidentally, a reach random number associated with the variation mode of the symbol display section C is separately provided, and the variation of the symbol display section C is changed separately from the special motion mode of the character moving image 30. Is also good. For example, various reach variation modes such as low speed scrolling and reverse running may be selected by the reach random number and may be operated in combination with the special operation of the character moving image 30 described above. In addition, a random number value that determines the variation time in the reach state may be provided.

Then, the symbol display portions A and B are sequentially circulated and stopped, and the reach state is set so that the same symbol is obtained on any of the designated combination lines, and a predetermined special number designated by the reach random number N. After executing the operation mode, the symbol display unit C stops the symbol and the symbol display units A, B, C
Is, for example, "1,1,1", "2,2,2", "3,3,"
A combination of the same symbols consisting of numbers or alphabets such as "3", "4, 4, 4" is displayed on any combination line.

Then, as a "big hit", the notification device (see FIG. 3) emits a fanfare, and the winning device 2
The solenoid 2 is driven, the lid 24 is tilted forward, the special winning opening 23 is opened, and about 10 game balls are won or until the predetermined time elapses. The special winning opening 23 is continuously driven when passing through the specific area 23a, and the special winning opening 23 is released again after the opening operation is completed. The maximum number of consecutive operations including the first opening
Up to 16 times.

On the other hand, when K ≠ 60, the lost special symbol random numbers M ₁ , M ₂ and M ₃ are sequentially selected, and the symbol display portion A,
Lost display of B and C. At this time, when the symbol selected from the lost special symbol random numbers M ₁ and M ₂ is the symbol display portion A = B on any combination line, the reach random number N is randomly selected. Incidentally, the symbol display portion A = B = C
In the case of, the random special symbol random number M ₃ is re-lotted so that the symbol display portions A, B, C are always lost.

Then, as described above, in the reach state, after performing one of the special operation modes designated by the reach random number N, such as those shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, to enhance the player's expectation. The display symbol in the variable display area 31 of the symbol display portion C is stopped and the loss is confirmed. That is, for example, when the symbol display portions A and B display "7, 7" on any line, the reach random number N is randomly selected, and after the reach operation described above is executed, it is always different from this. By causing the symbol to be displayed on the symbol display portion C, the loss is decided.

When the reach state is brought about by the display process as described above, the operation different from the normal operation is performed in the character moving image 30.
Since it is executed in such a case, the player will recognize that there is a high possibility of a big hit, and he will be delighted by the confirmation of the symbol display portion C.

In the above configuration, in the reach state when it is not a big hit, a special operation mode different from the operation in the non-reach state is always executed, but the display mode of the symbol display section C is the symbol. The reach operation may not be performed when the permutations are farther apart than the display symbol shown by the display portion A = B. That is, the permutation of the symbol display portions C may cause the reach operation only when the symbol display portions A = B are in an approximate state such as a relation of ± 1 or a relation of ± 2. . In this case, for example, when the display symbols of the symbol display portion A = B are aligned at "5" on any line, the display symbol of the symbol display portion C is stopped at "4" or "6". Only when it does, a reach operation will be made to occur. As a result, if a special movement form occurs due to reach, even if it is lost, it will be a combination close to a big hit, and by executing this special movement form, the expectation for the big hit will be further enhanced. .

By the way, as described above, in the case where a plurality of special operation modes in the reach state are provided, the content of the player's gain at the time of a big hit is selected as the special operation mode in the reach state. You may make it differ according to the kind of. As this special operation mode,
As described above, the three types of special motion modes (I, II, II
In addition to I), it is possible to set various options of special operation modes such as a special operation mode depending on the combination of the patterns or a special operation mode having a different combination order. Then, various gain contents can be generated by the various special operation modes. As a result, the player has a great interest in the special operation mode in the reach state, and the reach state not only makes the player feel a big hit but also fulfills the function of selecting the gain content itself. Will be even more significant.

As means for making the contents of this gain different,
The opening time of the special winning opening 23 is changed, or the specific area 23a
By changing the number of open continuation updated by entering,
Furthermore, there is a difference in the number of prize balls per jackpot. Also, the variable symbol display device 6 or the ordinary symbol display unit 10
The jackpot probability of may be changed. The selection of the gain content can be easily performed by associating it with the reach random number N.

An example of the relationship between the special operation mode and the contents of gain will be specifically described. In the case of using the three types of special motion modes including the modes I, II, and III described above, for example, when the jump mode shown in FIG.
When the head x is rotated as shown in FIG. 8, the number of open continuations updated by entering 3a is set to about 10 and the number of open continuations is set to about 10 and as shown in FIG. In the case where the displayed figure becomes different according to the rotation of y, the number of continuous opening is set to about 10 and the probability of the next big hit is increased about 10 times. Give a ranking.

Further, in the case where a special operation mode in which three kinds of display modes are combined is provided as another means for producing this gain rank, for example,
When the reach state is completed in the jump form of FIG. 7 (I only), when the swing form of FIG. 8 is executed following the jump form and the reach state is completed (I → II), further jump and swing Then, the case in which the state in which the body of FIG. 9 rotates continues and then the state is completed (I → II → III) occurs, and as the latter becomes (the more complicated the display form becomes), the gain content becomes Try to grow. This allows
When the reach state is reached, the player expects to shift to the next display mode before the reach state is completed, and the fun of the reach state is improved.

Furthermore, not only in the case of sequentially going from the first form I to the third form III, but also I → II, II → I, II → III.
, III → I, III → II, I → II → III, II → I → III
, III → I → II, III → II → I, etc., the conversion order and the number of conversion modes can be variously set to increase the types of special operation modes, and the gain can be differentiated depending on the mode. it can. In this case, it is possible to include a big hit without reaching the reach state as an option.

Further, not only the gain but also the appearance rate of the jackpot may be increased as the number of forms at the time of reach increases. In this case, I → II → II
When three or more forms such as I continue, a big hit is always generated, or at this time, if there is a loss, the probability of the normal symbol is set to be a high probability until the next big hit occurs. good. As a result, the player has the sensation of approaching the big hit as the number of forms increases. It should be noted that the order of the gains may be reversed, and the possibility of a big hit may be reduced as the number of forms increases.

As described above, various combinations of reach modes and modes of gain related to special motion modes are possible. It should be noted that the various special operation modes described above are merely examples, and only some of them may be adopted in order to avoid making the game complicated.

Further, the contents of the gain provided to the player at the time of the big hit may be made to differ depending on the types of the hit lines such as horizontal and diagonal at the time of the big hit. The gain content in this case may have the same mode as described above. Specifically, when a big hit on the horizontal line, after the big hit operation is finished, the normal symbol and the special symbol are hit with a high probability until the next big hit operation starts, and the diagonal line does not have a high probability. You can Furthermore, in the horizontal line, try to maintain a high probability until you hit the jackpot twice, and in the diagonal line,
It is possible to maintain a high probability until the next big hit, and it is also possible not to change the probability on the diagonal line. It should be noted that this is an example, and various gain ranks between the winning line and each other can be proposed.

This jackpot combination line is shown in FIG.
Since it is designated by the jackpot special symbol random number L as shown in, it may be executed in association with the designated value.

[0053]

As described above, according to the present invention, when the reach state is reached, the character moving image 30 itself is in the non-reach state while the display pattern changes in the variable display area 31 of the character moving image 30. It will change in different special motion modes. Therefore, compared to the conventional case, since the reach state can be expressed by changing the character moving image 30 regardless of the display symbol, it is possible to express a peculiar operation that is not restricted by the operation of the display symbol, and is diverse. In addition, the reach operation can be varied in a variety of ways, and the expectation for the reach state can be enhanced.

In addition, since it becomes easy to generate a plurality of types of special motion forms in the reach state of the character moving image 30, a plurality of types of gain contents to be provided to the player at the time of a big hit are prepared and selected. It is possible to select the gain content by associating it with the special motion form described above, whereby the player pays more attention to the operation of the character moving image 30, and the gain content is differentiated. A variety of pachinko games are possible. In this case, the pachinko game can also be varied in a similar manner when the gain contents are associated with the combination line.

Further, in the configuration in which the character moving image 30 is a graphic having a head x, a body y, and a foot x, and the body y has a variable display area 31, a variable display area is provided. 31 can be secured without causing an uncomfortable feeling in the entire figure, which is an entertaining form.

Thus, there is an excellent effect that the usefulness of the variable symbol display device is further enhanced and the interest of the pachinko game can be increased.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of the variable symbol display device 6 of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block circuit diagram showing a microcomputer.

FIG. 4 is a pictorial diagram showing a symbol permutation of symbol display portions A, B, and C.

FIG. 5 is a random number chart of a jackpot pattern.

FIG. 6 is a symbol sequence diagram showing a normal operation mode of the character moving image 30.

FIG. 7 is a symbol permutation diagram showing a first special operation mode associated with the reach state of the character moving image 30.

FIG. 8 is a symbol permutation diagram showing a second special operation mode associated with the reach state of the character moving image 30.

FIG. 9 is a symbol permutation diagram showing a third special motion mode associated with the reach state of the character moving image 30.

FIG. 10 is a front view showing a symbol of the variable symbol display device 6.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Pachinko machine 6 Variable symbol display device A, B, C symbol display part 14 Starting mouth 15 Winning mouth opening / closing device 22 Winning device 23 Special winning mouth 30 Character animation 31 Variable display area x Head y Body part z Foot part

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A variable symbol display device consisting of a plurality of symbol display parts for variably displaying various predetermined display symbols, and a game ball passing through a starting opening equipped with a ball detection device, from the ball detection device. Based on the sphere detection signal, the display symbol of the symbol display unit starts changing, and is provided with a symbol control means for stopping and fixing the symbol, and when the symbol of each symbol display unit is a predetermined combination, the jackpot operation is performed. In the pachinko machine to generate, among the plurality of symbol display units, in the symbol display unit in which the display symbol is finally determined, a character moving image including a variable display area showing the display symbol is displayed, and in the reach state In addition, a pachinko machine characterized in that the character animation is always or selectively controlled so that the character moving image operates in a special operation mode different from that in the non-reach state. 2. A plurality of types of motions in the reach state are provided, and the contents of the gain provided to the player at the time of a big hit are made different depending on the type of the special motion mode selected in the reach state. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein: 3. The symbol display section for displaying a plurality of vertically scrolling symbol displays is arranged on both sides of the symbol display section in which the display symbol is finally decided, and the decided state of each symbol display section. With the display symbols of the respective symbol display portions, a plurality of combination lines are formed, and the content of the gain provided to the player at the time of a big hit is changed depending on the type of the hit line. The pachinko machine according to Item 1. 4. The character moving image comprises a figure having a head portion, a body portion, and a foot portion, and the body portion is provided with a variable display area showing a display pattern. The pachinko machine according to claim 1 or claim 2.