JPH08336646A - Variable display control device of game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To secure the high enjoyability of a game by displaying plural pieces of identification information on a variable display device according to a playing condition in such a way that they can be varied, and executing variable play in which whether or not the shift to big scoring occurs is determined according to the stopped state of the plural pieces of identification information on stopping display lines. CONSTITUTION: A display control circuit 40 reads transfer data in response to a communication interrupt from a game control device 30, then transfers image data to a variable display device 11 at the timing of each interrupt of the image data, and sets image interrupt flags. If a shot ball enters a starting slot and there is stored scoring, the kinds of symbols to be stopped are selected at a predetermined allocation rate, stopping display lines on the variable display device 11 are set, and fluctuating display of the left, center, and right symbols on the stopping display lines is provided. Then the condition of the stopping display lines of the variable display device 11 is varied, i.e., the number of display areas for the number of displayed symbols fluctuated and stopped is varied by increasing or decreasing the stopping display lines, or the number of lines on which big scoring occurs according to the stopped state of the symbols displayed is varied.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a variable display control device for a game machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are known game machines capable of generating a big hit state by a stop symbol of a variable display device, but they are, for example, a predetermined number (3 symbols are generally on a predetermined symbol stop line). ) Was to stop the design.

Then, in such a gaming machine, each symbol is changed on the symbol stop line by winning a prize at the starting port, each symbol is stopped in order after a predetermined time has passed, and a big hit state is generated according to the stop mode. It is designed to let you.

In addition, when a big hit state can be generated in the process of fluctuation stop, a reach state (for example, when two symbols are the same symbol, the third symbol is slowly scrolled for a long time). To stop from).

In addition, depending on the pattern of occurrence of the jackpot,
There is also one that changes the probability of the next big hit state to a high probability.

[0006]

In such a conventional game machine, since the variation and stop of the symbol is a variable game which is performed only by a predetermined symbol stop line, the game becomes monotonous and becomes boring. It was a game.

Further, since the reach state occurs only on the determined line, the expectation of the jackpot is poor, and the game is monotonous and the game is boring.

In addition, even during the probability fluctuation that the occurrence probability of the jackpot state becomes a high probability state, a variable game is performed on a predetermined symbol stop line, and since the symbol stop line does not change, it becomes a high probability state. Even so, the expectation was visually unchanged from the normal state, and the expectation in the high probability state could not be improved.

Further, the occurrence of the probability varying state is determined only by the symbol at the time of the big hit, and it is a monotonous game property with little change in the sense of expectation as to whether or not the probability varying state occurs.

An object of the present invention is to secure a high interest in games.

[0011]

A first aspect of the present invention is provided with a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information and displaying the identification information in a stop manner on a predetermined stop display line. Based on a predetermined gaming state, a gaming machine capable of generating a jackpot state is provided with stop display line changing means for changing the state of a stop display line of a variable display device.

In the second invention, the stop display line changing means increases or decreases the number of stop display lines.

In a third aspect of the invention, the stop display line changing means randomly increases or decreases the number of stop display lines.

A fourth invention comprises a line number determining means for determining the number of stop display lines.

A fifth aspect of the present invention comprises line number display means for displaying the number of stop display lines.

A sixth aspect of the present invention comprises a display area changing means for changing the display area of the identification information according to the change of the stop display line state.

A seventh aspect of the invention is provided with a reach selection means for changing a manner of reach generated in a previous stage of the big hit state or the like in association with the change of the stop display line state.

An eighth aspect of the present invention is capable of generating a probability variation state in which the probability of occurrence of a jackpot state is high based on the occurrence of a specific game state, and in connection with the probability variation state, stop display line changing means. Is designed to change the status of the stop display line.

According to a ninth aspect of the invention, the specific game state can be generated when the jackpot state occurs based on the stop display mode in the specific stop display line of the identification information.

[0020]

In the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed on the variable display device according to the game state, and depending on the mode when this is stopped on the stop display line, a variable game of whether or not to shift to the jackpot. Is done.

Variable game from variable display to stop display,
It is the one that attracts the most interest to the player, and when the display state is constant, the game is fixed and loses interest, but in the present invention, the state of the stop display line is related to the predetermined game state. Be changed. As a result, the game as to whether or not the identification information is stopped in the form of a big hit on the stop display line is varied, the monotonous game contents are prevented, and the interest is significantly enhanced.

In the second invention, one or a plurality of stop display modes can be obtained by increasing or decreasing the number of stop display lines of the identification information.

In the third aspect of the invention, the number of stop display modes is randomly set, and a variety of games are played.

In the fourth invention, the number of stop display modes is set based on the determination of the number of stop display lines.

According to the fifth aspect of the invention, since the number of stop display lines is displayed, the expectation for a big hit in the stop display mode can be increased.

In the sixth aspect of the invention, the display area of the identification information is changed in accordance with the change of the stop display line state, so that a variety of displays can be obtained.

According to the seventh aspect of the invention, according to the change of the stop display line state, the mode of reach that may generate a big hit state is changed, that is, the number of reach is increased, thereby increasing the expectation for the big hit. To be

In the eighth aspect of the invention, the stop display line state is changed by the change in the probability of occurrence of the big hit state.

In the ninth aspect of the present invention, the probability varying state that makes the probability of occurrence of the big hit state high is generated when the big hit state occurs due to a mode on a specific stop display line.

[0030]

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

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the gaming machine 1 (pachinko machine). A gaming board 3 is arranged on a front frame 2 of the gaming machine 1, and the gaming board 3 is attached to the front frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. It is covered by the front cover glass 4.

On the upper part of the front frame 2, there are lamps 5 for prize balls,
On the lower panel of the front frame 2, a game ball supply tray 6, a receiving tray 7, and an operation unit 8 of the ball-striking launcher for ejecting the game balls from the supply tray 6 one by one are arranged.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the surface of the game board 3, a variable display device 11 capable of displaying various information is displayed in the center of the game area surrounded by the guide rails 10. The variable display device 11 moves below the variable display device 11. The winning device 12 is provided.

A starting opening 13 is provided directly above the variable winning device 12.
However, starting ports 14 are provided on the left and right of the variable winning device 12, and starting switches 15 for detecting a winning ball are installed at the starting ports 13 and 14, respectively.

Reference numerals 16 to 18 are general winning openings including a winning entrance. The batted ball launched from the batted ball launcher is guided by a guide rail.
It is guided to the game area along the line 10.

A liquid crystal display or the like is used as the variable display device 11, and based on the winning of a hit ball at the starting openings 13 and 14, a variable display of a plurality of identification information (designations such as numbers and symbols) is started and predetermined. The change display is stopped with the passage of time.
When this plural identification information is stopped in a winning combination,
A jackpot condition (described below) is generated. Also, various displays and messages are displayed depending on the game state.

The winning memory of the starting ports 13 and 14 is displayed on the starting memory indicator 24 above the variable display device 11.

The variable winning device 12 can be converted into a closed state in which the ball is not received in the special winning opening (a disadvantageous state for the player) and an open state in which the ball is easily received (a advantageous state for the player). An opening / closing door 19 is provided.

The open / close door 19 is changed from a closed state to an open state when a drive solenoid (not shown) is turned on, and is changed from an open state to a closed state when the drive solenoid is turned off.

In the variable winning device 12, a continuation switch 22 for detecting a winning ball to a continuous winning opening and a count switch 23 for detecting the number of winning balls are installed.

In addition, 25 is a windmill as a rolling guide member for the game ball, 26 and 27 are decorative lamps that operate according to the game state, and LED and 28 are outlets.

FIG. 3 shows a block configuration of the control system.

The game control device 30 has a CPU 31 for accessory products,
It is composed of ROM 32, RAM 33, buffer gate 34, output port 35, etc., and is based on signals from the program data defined in the ROM 32 and the start switch 15 of the start openings 13 and 14, the continuation switch 22 in the variable winning a prize device 12, and the count switch 23. Then, the display control signal is output to the display control circuit 40, and the start memory indicator 24, the drive solenoid of the opening / closing door 19 of the variable winning a prize device 12, each lamp,
Control the LED.

The display control circuit 40 controls the display of the variable display device 11 based on the display control signal. FIG. 19 shows an example of a game symbol displayed on the variable display device 11 and its arrangement.

Reference numeral 36 is a frequency dividing circuit for determining control operation timing, 37 is a sound generator for generating various sounds, and 38 is a speaker.

The probability setting device 41 sets the probability of occurrence of a big jackpot and the probability of occurrence of a jackpot (high probability) during probability fluctuation.

Next, the contents of the game control and the display control of the variable display device 11 will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS.

FIG. 4 is a main routine for the SW input process,
Normal processing, high-speed fluctuation processing, left symbol stop processing, middle symbol stop processing, reach stop processing, right symbol stop processing, stop symbol determination processing, fanfare processing, interval processing, big hit processing, disengagement processing, big hit end processing, external information processing ,
Random number update process, stop symbol update process, display symbol edit process,
It consists of data transfer processing, output processing, power-on processing, etc. (1.01-1.22).

In the SW input process, as shown in FIG.
When the input of the start switch 15 of 3, 4 is read and there is a prize in the start openings 13, 14, this is stored as a start memory up to four, and a jackpot random number is extracted for each memory (2.01 to 2). .04).

In the normal processing, if there is a starting memory as shown in FIG. 6, the starting memory is decremented by 1, and the random number judgment value in the normal probability is increased when the probability is not changing, and the probability is increased when the probability is changing. Select the random number judgment value in (3.01-3.0
5).

Next, the random number extracted at the time of starting memory is compared with the random number judgment value, and the process proceeds to the stop information determining process for setting the stop type information (stop display line) of the game symbol of the variable display device 11 (3. 06, 3.07).

Three types of stop type information are set: stop type 1 (1 line), stop type 2 (2 lines), and stop type 3 (3 lines).

In the stop information determination process, when the random number is a winning value as shown in FIG.
Information is selected and set (7.01 to 7.04). When it is not during the probability change, the distribution rate is 10% and the stop type is 1
Information is selected and set as stop type 2 information at a distribution rate of 30% and stop type 3 information at a distribution rate of 60% (7.01 to 7.06).

The jackpot stop symbol at this time is determined based on the selected stop type (7.07).

When the random number is not a hit value and the probability is changing, the stop type 3 information is selected and set (7.08 to 7.10). When the probability is not changing, the distribution rate is 60%, the stop type 1 information is displayed, and the distribution rate is 30%.
The stop type 2 information is selected and set, and the stop type 3 information is selected and set at a distribution rate of 10% (7.08 to 7.12).

The disengagement stop symbol at this time is determined based on the selected stop type (7.13).

The stop type 1 has one stop display line (upper line) on the display portion of the variable display device 11 as shown in FIG. 20, and the display areas 50A to 50A on the left, middle and right of the line.
The design is displayed on 0C.

The stop type 2 has two stop display lines (upper line and middle line) on the display part of the variable display device 11 as shown in FIG. 21, and the display areas 50A on the left, middle and right of each line. The symbols are displayed on 50C and 51A to 51C.

The stop type 3 has three stop display lines (upper line, middle line, lower line) on the display portion of the variable display device 11 as shown in FIG. 22, and the left of each line,
Middle and right display areas 50A to 50C, 51A to 51C,
Designs are displayed on 52A to 52C.

In this case, FIG.
The symbols in the symbol arrangement of 9 are displayed. In addition, the jackpot stop symbol and the disengagement stop symbol are determined for each line, but in the case of the stop type 3, the diagonal line (obliquely upper line, diagonally lower line) is determined.

The symbols in the left display area are called left symbols, the symbols in the middle display area are called middle symbols, and the symbols in the right display area are called right symbols.

When the stop type and the stop symbol are determined, the high speed fluctuation process is started. At this time, if the stop symbol of the line corresponding to the stop type is reach (the left symbol and the middle symbol are the same, excluding the deviating symbol), the reach flag is set (3.08).
~ 3.10).

When the stop type is 1, there are one reach as shown in FIG. When the stop type is 2, there are 1 to 2 sets as shown in FIG. In the case of the stop type 3, there are 5 sets including 1 to 3 sets and diagonal lines as shown in FIG.

The high speed variation process, the left symbol stop process, the middle symbol stop process, the reach stop process, and the right symbol stop process are executed at a predetermined timing for each stop display line based on the stop type.

In the high-speed variation process, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the stop display line are instructed to vary at high speed, and the slow scroll start timing before the left symbol is stopped as shown in FIG. Command the slow scroll of the symbol and enter the left symbol stop process (4.01 to 4.0).
4).

This slow scroll command is performed by setting the left stop symbol switching information, that is, the first visible symbol at the start of the slow scroll (determined randomly) and the number of frame feeds from that symbol to the stopped symbol.

In the left symbol stop processing, at the stop timing of the left symbol as shown in FIG. 9, the left symbol stop information (stop symbol) is set (5.01, 5.02).

Next, the switching information of the medium stop symbol, that is, the first visible symbol at the start of the slow scroll (determined at random) and the number of frame feeds from that symbol to the stop symbol are set to slow scroll the medium symbol. It gives an instruction, and enters the middle symbol stop processing (5.03 to 5.05).

In the middle symbol stop processing, it is determined whether the reach flag is ON as shown in FIG. 10 (6.01).

When the reach flag is not ON, when the middle symbol stop timing comes, the middle symbol stop information (stop symbol) is set, and the right stop symbol switching information, that is, the first visible at the start of slow scrolling. Set the symbol (randomly determined) and the number of frame feeds from that symbol to the stop symbol, and command the slow scroll of the right symbol,
Right symbol stop processing is entered (6.02 to 6.06).

If the reach flag is ON, the corresponding reach line mode is set based on the stop type and the reach type (6.07).

In the case of the stop type 1, the reach of one line is performed as shown in FIG. FIG. 24 shows a 2-line reach in the case of the stop type 2, and FIG. 25 shows a 4-line reach in the case of the stop type 3.

At this time, if the reach of a specific line (when a big hit occurs in this line, a probability change that the probability of occurrence of the next two big hits becomes high) occurs, the probability change line reach information is set. . The diagonal line of the stop type 3 in FIG. 25 is set as a specific line that causes a probability variation. (6.08, 6.09).

When reaching, a reach bar is displayed between the reach display areas as shown in FIGS. Further, when the reach of the specific line is reached, the frame of the reach display area is displayed thick as shown in FIG. Note that, in the case of the stop type 2 reach, it is possible to set so that the two-line reach is always generated as shown in FIG. 24, and in the case of the stop type 3 reach, the four-line reach is always generated as shown in FIG. .

Next, based on the reach line mode and the reach symbol, etc., the switching information of the right stop symbol, that is, the first visible symbol at the start of the slow scroll and the reach stop frame feed number from the symbol to the stop symbol are set. Then, the slow scroll of the right pattern is commanded, and the reach stop process is started. The first visible symbol at the start of slow scroll and the reach stop frame feed number are randomly determined depending on the reach state and the like. (6.10-6.12).

In the reach stop process, the right symbol stop process, at the stop timing of the right symbol as shown in FIG. 11, the right symbol stop information (stop symbol) is set, and (all right stop symbols of the stop display line are set. (After setting) Stop symbol determination processing starts (9.01 to 9.03).

In the stop symbol determination process, the reach flag is cleared as shown in FIG. 12, the left stop symbol, the middle stop symbol and the right stop symbol are determined, and it is determined whether or not the combination of the symbols on the relevant line is a big hit (( 10.01, 10.02).

When the jackpot is not a big hit, the disengagement process is started (10.09).

In case of big hit, big hit information of probability variation is set in the case of big hit on a specific line. Next, when the probability variation counter is 0, the probability variation counter is updated as it is, and when it is not 0, the fanfare processing is started (10.03 to 10.08).

In the fanfare processing, the fanfare information is set, the winning number of the variable winning device 12 is cleared as shown in FIG. 13, the number of continuations of the jackpot cycle game is updated, and when the processing end timing comes, the jackpot is awarded. The process starts (11.01 to 11.04).

In the jackpot process, the opening / closing door 19 of the variable winning device 12 is converted to an open state, and the winning balls of the variable winning device 12 and the continuous winning openings are checked as shown in FIG. 14, and the winning ball count information is obtained. , Information on the number of continuations is set (12.01 to 12.04).

When the jackpot cycle game is completed due to the passage of a predetermined number of winning balls or a predetermined time, the opening / closing door 19 of the variable winning apparatus 12 is converted to the closed state, and the interval processing is started (12.05 to 12.07). ).

In the interval processing, the interval information is set and the variable winning a prize device 12 as shown in FIG.
Clear the winning ball count of, update the number of continuation of the jackpot cycle game, when the processing end timing,
The jackpot process is started (11.01 to 11.04).

The big hit cycle game is repeated a predetermined number of times on condition that the continuous winning opening is won.

When the final jackpot cycle game is finished, if the jackpot in FIG. 14 is a jackpot on a specific line, 2 is set in the probability variation counter, while if the probability variation counter is not 0, "after N Time probability fluctuation ”
Probability fluctuation information for displaying etc. is set, and jackpot end processing is entered (12.08 to 12.12).

In the jackpot end process, when the end process information is set and the process change timing is reached as shown in FIG. 15,
Return to normal processing (13.01, 13.02).

In the external information processing of FIG. 4, information (game information, jackpot information, etc.) to the management device is set.

In the random number updating process, the jackpot random number is updated every control cycle. The random number is updated between 0 and a predetermined upper limit value based on the probability setting value.

In the stop symbol updating process, the out-of-selection symbols for the selection and the jackpot symbols are updated every control cycle. Stop type 2,
In the case of 3, since a plurality of sets of symbols are selected as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the symbols are updated for each plurality of sets. In the display symbol editing process, the display data is edited.

In the data transfer process, each process (normal process,
High-speed fluctuation processing, left symbol stop processing, middle symbol stop processing, reach stop processing, right symbol stop processing, stop symbol determination processing, fanfare processing, interval processing, jackpot processing, deviation processing, jackpot end processing, etc.) display control Transfer to circuit 40.

In this case, the mode corresponding to the processing is set as shown in FIG. 16, and when not in the illegal state, these are set in the transfer data table (14.01 to 14.0).
3).

Next, a reset signal for synchronizing with the display control circuit 40 is output to update the data control area of the transfer data table, output the data, set the transmission delay, turn on the strobe signal indicating whether the signal is valid or not. The data output and the transmission delay are set in this order (14.05 to 14.
11).

When all the data in the transfer data table are transmitted, 3FH data is output (14.12, 14.
13).

Stop type information for gaming symbols, variation of symbols, presence / absence of reach, presence / absence of probability variation, jackpot, display type, etc., stop type information, left symbol of stop display line, middle symbol, symbol number of right symbol, Modes such as stop position, reach information, probability variation information, jackpot information, display information, etc. are set. Of these, FIG. 26 shows an example of modes of stop type information and probability variation information, and FIG. 27 shows a mode of reach information (reach information). An example of (line mode) is shown. As shown in FIG. 26, the stop type information is set to 0,1 bit and the probability variation information is set to 4,5 bit. As shown in FIG. 27, the reach information includes middle line information, upper line information, and lower line information at 0 to 2 bits, and diagonal upper line information and diagonal lower line information at a stop type 3 at 3 and 4 bits. I have set.

The display control circuit 40 is controlled by the control shown in FIGS.
According to the image interruption flag like 8, the game control device 3
Based on transfer data from 0, branch processing by mode, symbol rotation processing, frame information processing, symbol data sort processing,
Image data is set (15.04 to 15.08).

When there is a communication interrupt from the game control device 30,
While the transfer data is read, the image data is transferred to the variable display device 11 at each interrupt timing of the image data, and the image interrupt flag is set and the frame signal processing is performed (16.03 to 16.08).

Due to such a constitution, the starting ports 13, 14
When the hit ball is won (when there is a winning memory), the stop types 1 to 3 are selected at a predetermined distribution rate, and the variable display device 11 is selected.
The stop display line is set, and a variable display of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the stop display line is performed.

In this case, when the stop type 1 is selected, the display area 50A of one stop display line as shown in FIG.
At 50C, the variable display of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol is performed.

When the stop type 2 is selected, as shown in FIG. 21, two stop display line display areas 50A to 50C,
In 51A to 51C, the variable display of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol is performed, respectively.

When the stop type 3 is selected, the display areas 50A to 50C of three stop display lines are displayed as shown in FIG.
In 51A to 51C and 52A to 52C, the variable display of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol is performed, respectively.

When the stop type 1 is selected, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are sequentially stopped after a predetermined time has passed,
When the left symbol and the middle symbol are stopped by the same symbol (excluding the detached symbol), the reach is reached as shown in FIG. 23, the reach scroll of the right symbol is performed, and after the scroll, it is stopped. If the left, middle, and right stop symbols are the same, a big hit is generated.

When the stop type 2 is selected, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of each stop display line are sequentially stopped after a predetermined time has passed, but the left symbol and the middle symbol of the same line are the same symbol ( If you stop at the (excluding symbols), the reach is reached, the reach scroll of the right symbol is performed, and after that scroll, it is stopped. If the left, middle, and right stop symbols on the same line are the same, a big hit is generated.

In this case, if the reach is generated in two lines as shown in FIG. 24, the expectation for the big hit is doubled.

When the stop type 3 is selected, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of each stop display line are sequentially stopped after a predetermined time has passed, but the left symbol and the middle symbol of the same line are the same symbol ( When the stop is made with the removal pattern), the reach is reached, the reach scroll of the right pattern is performed, and after the scroll, it is stopped. If the left, middle, and right stop symbols on the same line are the same, a big hit is generated.

In this case, as compared with the case of the stop types 1 and 2, 5 including 3 stop display lines and 2 diagonal lines are included.
There is a possibility that the reach will occur in the line, and there are various combinations of the occurrences, and when the reach occurs in many lines as shown in FIG. 25, a great expectation for the jackpot occurrence can be obtained.

Since the variable game is played in this way, the state of the stop display line of the variable display device 11 is changed,
That is, as the number of stop display lines increases or decreases, the number of lines (the number of display areas) in which the symbols fluctuate or change is changed, or the number of lines that generate a big hit changes depending on the stop display mode of the symbols. Is done.

In this case, the reach state can be changed by increasing or decreasing the stop display line, and various reach combinations can be obtained, so that the reach is more interesting and the expectation for the reach occurrence is increased.

Further, depending on the number of stop display lines and the type of reach, a game and a reach game with different jackpot expectations are played, and a great expectation for jackpot occurrence is given when the number of reach is large.

Further, when a big hit occurs on an oblique line when there are three stop display lines, a probability fluctuation state is generated, and therefore, when the expectation of the big hit occurrence is large, the expectation for the probability fluctuation occurrence is also generated. It is raised and a game is played.

When a probability change occurs, the stop display line is always set to three and the variable game is played. Therefore, it is possible for the player to recognize that there is a probability fluctuation state and increase the expectation for the next big hit occurrence,
You can enjoy playing the game.

As a result, the interest of the game can be sufficiently enhanced. Of course, a display with various tastes can be obtained by changing the stop display line and the display area.

28 to 32 show another embodiment of the present invention, in which the state of the stop display line is changed based on the occurrence of reach.

In this case, from the fluctuation of the symbol to the left symbol, until the middle symbol stops, the display is performed in the display area of one stop display line, and when the reach occurs, the stop display line is increased depending on the type of the reach. I am trying.

FIG. 28 shows an example of a symbol for a game and a symbol array displayed on the variable display device 11, and the first symbol (left symbol) array is a numeral symbol of "0" to "9" and " Alphabet symbols from "A" to "E" are arranged in order. The second symbol (middle symbol) arrangement is the same as the first symbol arrangement except that "(ALL)" indicating almighty is arranged instead of the numeral symbol "7". Third pattern (right pattern)
The sequence consists of "0"-"9" numeric symbols and "A"-
The alphabetical symbols "E" are arranged in the reverse order of the first symbol arrangement.

That is, when the reach is one line as shown in FIG. 29, after the fluctuation of the symbol, the left symbol and the middle symbol are stopped, the right symbol is scrolled and stopped in the display area 60 of the line.

When the reach is 2 lines as shown in FIG. 30, the display area 61 is enlarged (the frame is enlarged) so as to have two stop display lines after the fluctuation of the symbol, the left symbol and the stop of the middle symbol. , Scroll right symbol, stop.

When the reach is 5 lines as shown in FIG. 31 (may be 3 lines or diagonal lines), display of three stop display lines after fluctuation of symbols, left symbols and middle symbols are stopped Expand the area 62 (enlarge the frame),
Scroll the right pattern, stop.

In this case, the variable display device 1 as shown in FIG.
A display unit 65 that displays the number of stop display lines or the number of reach may be provided above the unit 1.

In the case of FIG. 29 and FIG. 30, in the areas other than the stop display line, the symbols are displayed in a shaded shade.

In this way, the dynamic display is rich in taste, the fun of the variable game is increased, and the expectation for the jackpot occurrence with the occurrence of the reach can be sufficiently increased.

Further, by displaying the number of stop display lines and the like, it is possible to increase the expectation of the reach occurrence and the big hit occurrence.

In this case, in the stop information determination process of the above embodiment, control may be performed so as to determine the type of reach and the stop symbol.

On the other hand, with the start of the variation of the symbol of the variable display device 11, the symbol (number etc.) of the display unit 65 of FIG. 32 is varied, and the variation is stopped based on the symbol when the variation of the display unit 65 is stopped. It is also possible to determine the number of display lines.

In this case, before the left symbol of the variable display device 11 is stopped or before the middle symbol is stopped, the fluctuation of the display unit 65 is stopped and the number of stop display lines based on the symbol is set. For example, when the symbol on the display unit 65 is stopped at "2", the display of one stop display line is as shown in FIG. 21 in the first embodiment and as shown in FIG. 30 in the second embodiment (reach Switch to 2 stop display line.

[0125] By doing so, it is possible to obtain a high interest in whether the stop display line is increased by the stop pattern of the display unit 65, and it is possible to increase the expectation whether a reach with a high expectation of a big hit occurs. , The interest of the game is further enhanced.

[0126]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the invention, a variable display device is provided which is capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information and at the same time displaying the identification information on a predetermined stop display line. In the gaming machine capable of generating the jackpot state based on the aspect, since the stop display line changing means for changing the state of the stop display line of the variable display device is provided in association with the predetermined game state, the variable game rich in taste is provided. Therefore, it is possible to secure a high level of interest in games.

According to the second invention, a plurality of stop display modes can be obtained by increasing the stop display lines.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, a variety of games can be played by randomly setting the stop display line.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to increase the expectation for a big hit in the stop display mode and secure a high interest depending on whether or not the number of stop display lines increases.

According to the fifth invention, by displaying the number of stop display lines, it is possible to increase the expectation of a big hit in the stop display mode.

According to the sixth aspect of the invention, it is possible to obtain a display rich in taste and change by changing the display area.

According to the seventh invention, it is possible to enhance the interestingness and expectation of the reach in the pre-stage of the big hit state.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest in changing the probability.

According to the ninth invention, it is possible to enhance the game quality and the sense of expectation of occurrence of probability variation.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a game machine.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board.

FIG. 3 is a block configuration diagram of a control system.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing game symbols.

FIG. 20 is a symbol display diagram based on stop types.

FIG. 21 is a symbol display diagram based on stop types.

FIG. 22 is a symbol display diagram based on stop types.

FIG. 23 is a display diagram showing a reach state.

FIG. 24 is a display diagram showing a reach state.

FIG. 25 is a display diagram showing a reach state.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram of a bit mode of stop type information and probability variation information.

FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram of a reach information bit mode.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing game symbols of another embodiment.

FIG. 29 is a display diagram showing a reach state.

FIG. 30 is a display diagram showing a reach state.

FIG. 31 is a display diagram showing a reach state.

FIG. 32 is a diagram including a display unit for displaying the number of stop display lines and the like.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Gaming Machine 3 Gaming Board 11 Variable Display Device 12 Variable Winning Device 13,14 Starting Port 15 Starting Switch 19 Opening / Closing Blade 24 Starting Memory Display 30 Game Control Device 40 Display Control Circuit 50-52 Display Area 60-62 Display Area 65 Display Department

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information and having a variable display device capable of stopping and displaying the identification information on a predetermined stop display line, wherein a jackpot state can be generated based on this stop display mode. A variable display control device for a gaming machine, comprising stop display line changing means for changing a state of a stop display line of a variable display device in relation to a predetermined game state. 2. The variable display control device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the stop display line changing means increases or decreases the number of stop display lines. 3. The variable display control device for a gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the stop display line changing means randomly increases or decreases the number of stop display lines. 4. The variable display control device for a gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising line number determining means for determining the number of stop display lines. 5. The variable display control device for a gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising line number display means for displaying the number of stop display lines. 6. According to the change of the stop display line state,
The variable display control device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising display area changing means for changing a display area of the identification information. 7. In connection with the change of the stop display line state,
The variable display control device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a reach selection unit that changes a form of reach that occurs in a previous stage of a big hit state. 8. A probability variation state capable of increasing the probability of occurrence of a jackpot state based on the occurrence of a specific game state can be generated, and the stop display line changing means is associated with the probability variation state. The variable display control device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the state is changed. 9. The variable display control of the gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the specific game state can be generated when a jackpot state occurs based on a stop display mode in a specific stop display line of identification information. apparatus.