JPH09155028A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with which moving images can be displayed without losing the interest of player by setting plural kinds of moving images with common story (motion type) and selectively controlling which of moving images is to be displayed on a variable display device enabling image display. SOLUTION: In addition to the display of special patterns 61-63 for deciding the generation of special play state, the moving image for a character to play golf is displayed and the display result of this moving image is provided corresponding to the display results of special patterns 61-63. Besides, the game consisting of such a moving image is set to two kinds of game 'A' (moving images A1 -A3 ) having the common story of golf and game 'B' (moving images B1 -B3 ) and the game to be displayed is controlled while being switched corresponding to the number of times of starting the special patterns 61-63.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention includes a variable display device for displaying an image under the control of display control means, and when a display result of the variable display device reaches a predetermined specific display result, a specific game is played. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can generate a state.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a variable display device provided in a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine variably displays identification information (design) on a plurality of columns of variable display portions, and the display result of each variable display portion is the same. A specific game state is generated when a specific display result (big hit pattern) in which the symbols are aligned is given to give a specific game value to the player. In recent years,
A display device such as an LCD capable of displaying images has come to be used as a variable display device, and a moving image of a character or the like is displayed in place of a simple combination of symbols, and whether or not a big hit is given depending on the display result of the moving image What decides whether is also proposed.

[0003]

However, in the conventional variable display device capable of displaying a moving image, the story (movement type) of the moving image is single, and the process of excluding the final image (display result) is still required. The same moving image was always displayed repeatedly. Therefore, even if a moving image that is relatively more attractive than a simple symbol combination is displayed, the player gets tired and, as a result, the interest of the game is halved. The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to set a plurality of types of moving images having a common storyline (operation type) in a variable display device capable of image display, It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that enables a player to display moving images by selectively controlling the display of any one of them.

[0004]

The display control means includes moving image data storage means for storing a plurality of types of moving image data having a common operation type, and a plurality of types of moving images stored in the moving image data storage means. A moving image data selecting means for selecting any one of the image data, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the moving image is controlled to be displayed on the variable display device based on the moving image data selected by the moving image data selecting means. A plurality of moving images to be displayed on the display device are set with a common storyline (type of operation), and eventually the entertainment of the game can be improved with the diversification of moving images.

Further, when different expectations are set as the specific display result depending on the type of moving image displayed on the variable display device, whether or not a big hit is likely to occur depending on the type of moving image. This is advantageous in that it is possible to make a visual judgment and improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, the display control means derives a display result of a moving image on the variable display device when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and derives a display result of identification information corresponding to the display result of the moving image. In the case of, it is advantageous in that the moving image can be displayed in a decorative pattern in the process of deriving the display result of the identification information.

The special variable display device 30 shown in FIG. 1 displays an image under the control of the display control means (basic circuit 42), and the display result becomes a predetermined specific display result (big hit symbol). It constitutes an example of the variable display device of the present invention which can generate a specific game state when it is played.

Further, data of each moving image for the games "A" and "B" shown in FIGS. 7A to 7F and FIGS.
The data of the moving images for the games “C” and “D” shown in (F) constitutes a series of moving image data of a plurality of types having a common action type (golf or basketball), and the basic circuit 42 shown in FIG. The internal ROM constitutes an example of the moving image data storage means of the present invention for storing a plurality of types of moving image data.

An example of the moving image data selecting means of the present invention for selecting any one of a plurality of types of moving image data stored in the moving image data storage means by the game type selection control shown in FIGS. 11 to 16. Are configured.

[0010]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, referring to FIG. 1, a gaming board 1 of a gaming machine (a pachinko gaming machine in the figure) according to the embodiment.
Will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the game board 1. In FIG. 1, on a surface of a game board 1, a guide rail 2 for guiding a shot hit is planted in a substantially circular shape, and an area defined by the guide rail 2 is a game area 3
Is composed. At approximately the center of the game area 3, a special variable display device 30 that enables variable display (hereinafter, also referred to as "variation") of identification information (hereinafter, referred to as special symbol) on a character image display unit 60 described later is arranged. There is. The detailed configuration of the special variable display device 30 will be described later in detail.

Below the special variable display device 30, there is provided a mounting board 4 for mounting various components such as the ordinary variable winning ball device 5 and the special variable winning ball device 9 to the game board 1. At the upper end of the center of the mounting substrate 4, a normal variable winning ball device 5 having a starting function that allows a change of a special symbol is arranged. This normally variable winning prize ball device 5 is controlled by a solenoid 6 between a vertical (normally open) position and a tilting (enlarged and open) position.
7b, and is configured as a so-called tulip-type accessory. The normally variable winning ball device 5 is provided with a starting ball detector 8 for detecting a hit ball. In addition, even when the movable wing pieces 7a and 7b are in the vertical (normally open) position, it is possible to win the normal variable winning prize ball device 5. The change of the special symbol based on the winning in the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 5 is stored a predetermined number of times (four times in this embodiment) except during the change, and the fact is displayed by the special symbol storage display LED 36 described later. It is supposed to be.

A special variable winning ball device 9 is arranged in the central portion of the mounting board 4, and the special variable winning ball device 9 is provided.
Is provided with an opening and closing plate 11 for controlling opening and closing of the winning area 14. That is, the opening / closing plate 11 is movable between the tilted position and the vertical position based on the drive of the solenoid 10 arranged on the back surface of the game board 1, and when the solenoid 10 is turned on, the winning area 14 is set. When the solenoid 10 is turned off while it is in the tilting state of opening, the winning area 1
It becomes a vertical state in which 4 is closed. Further, in the winning area 14, a specific ball detector 12 and a winning ball detector 13 for detecting winning balls are provided. The specific ball detector 12 is
The detection of a winning ball allows the establishment of a continuation right described later.

A projecting member 16 having a passing ball detector 15 is provided below the special variable winning ball device 9. In addition, in the left side of the protruding member 16, a passage opening 16 a for allowing a hit ball to pass through the passing ball detector 15 is formed. When the passing ball detector 15 detects a passing ball, the passing ball detector 15 allows the variation of the ordinary symbol displayed on the ordinary symbol display 34 described later. The normal symbol display 34 controls the opening of the movable wing pieces 7a and 7b of the ordinary variable winning ball device 5 until a predetermined time elapses when the normal symbol becomes a winning symbol, which will be described later. When a probability change (a gaming state in which the jackpot determination probability is changed to a high probability different from the normal time) occurs, the opening time is set to be long. Further, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is stored a predetermined number of times (four times in the present embodiment) except during fluctuation, and that effect is displayed by a normal symbol storage display LED 35 described later, and the fluctuation time thereof. Is shortened when the probability changes compared to the normal time. In addition, it is not necessary to always set the variable memory of such a normal symbol to a constant value (for example, 4 times). For example, while it is set to 1 in normal time, it may be set to 4 times in probability change described later. Is. A winning opening 18 provided with a decorative LED 17 is provided at each of the left and right ends of the mounting substrate 4. On the inner wall of the winning area 14 of the special variable winning ball device 9, a V winning display LED 19 is provided.

The special variable winning ball device 9 constructed as described above operates as follows. That is, when the hit ball wins the normal variable winning ball device 5 and the starting ball detector 8
When N is set, the special variable display device 30 starts to change, and when a certain period of time elapses, for example, special symbols are fixed in the order of left, right, and middle, and the combination of the fixed symbols is predetermined as a specific display result. Big hit combination (Zero eyes with the same design)
When it becomes, it becomes a specific game state (also called a big hit game state). And in this specific game state, the opening / closing plate 11 of the special variable winning ball device 9 is for a predetermined period (for example,
It is set to open (open cycle) until 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated, and during that opening, the ball hitting the surface of the game board 1 is caught. Has become. Then, when the received hitting ball turns on the specific ball detector 12, the above-mentioned opening cycle is repeated again, and each time the specific ball detector 12 is turned on, the continuation right is established and the opening cycle can be repeated up to 16 times. You can do it.

Incidentally, the specific game state of the present invention is not limited to the above, and may be a state in which any one of the following controls (1) to (4) or a combined control is executed.

A first state in which it is easy to win a ball, and a second state in which the ball cannot be won or is difficult to win.
Control of the variable winning ball device that can be changed to the first state continuously or intermittently for a predetermined period of time to facilitate the winning of a hitting ball by intervening the detection of a hitting ball in a specific winning or passing area. A variable winning ball device that can change between a first state and a second state in which the ball cannot be won or is difficult to win The control for continuously or intermittently placing the variable ball into the first state for a predetermined time. Control that directly ejects a specified number of prize balls regardless of winning prizes Storage media with valuable value (cards, receipts, etc.)
Control for adding a value to the game. Control for giving a score to a gaming machine which can be played based on the presence of a score. , A windmill 20 incorporating a windmill lamp 20a,
Right and left pair of decorative lamps 21a and 21b, sleeve lamp 22a
, A side lamp decoration 23 containing a side lamp 23a, an out port 24, a back ball prevention member 25, and the like. Further, the pachinko gaming machine has a gaming effect lamp and a gaming effect LED that light up or blink during the specific gaming state or when the gaming state fluctuates to notify that effect.
(Both not shown) are provided, and a speaker 26 for generating a sound effect (only reference numerals are shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

Next, the structure of the special variable display device 30 which constitutes the main part of this embodiment will be described. The special variable display device 30 has a mounting board 31 mounted on the surface of the gaming board 1, and the mounting board 31 has a rectangular window frame 32 formed thereon. Then, behind the window frame portion 32, the LCD display 3 having a character image display portion 60 capable of variably displaying left, middle and right special symbols described later.
3 are provided. Further, above the window frame portion 32, a normal symbol display device 34, a normal symbol memory display LED 35, a special symbol memory display LED 36, and a decoration LED 37 are provided, and on the left and right sides of the window frame portion 32, each decoration LED 38.・ 3
9 are provided. On the other hand, below the window frame 32, the decorative LEDs 40 and 41 are provided. In addition, the normal symbol display 34 starts the variation of the ordinary symbol with the passing ball detection operation in the passing ball detector 15, and when the display result derived after a predetermined time becomes a winning symbol, The normally variable winning ball device 5 is controlled to be opened in a predetermined manner.

Further, each of the left, middle and right special symbols 6 displayed on the character image display portion 60 of the LCD display 33.
As shown in FIG. 4, 1 to 63 are “0 to 9 · F”, respectively.
・ X ・ G ・ P ・ R ”.
Each of these left / middle / right symbols 61 to 63 has a W to be described later.
CRND R, C, and R (see FIG. 5) random numbers are provided correspondingly. The combination of big hit symbols (specific display result) is a combination of left, middle, and right symbols 61 to 63 in the same symbol, and this combination is WCRND. L
It is decided based on a random number of. In addition, among the big hit symbols, the symbols arranged in any one of “1, 3, 5, 7, 9” constitute a probable variable symbol and generate a probability variation. In addition, the symbol color of such a probable symbol is red, while the other special symbols are green. As a result, the difference in the game value at the time of the big hit (the presence or absence of a certain change) can be clearly notified to the player.

The structure of the game board 1 of the pachinko game machine including the special variable display device 30 has been described above, but those game devices are controlled by the game control circuits shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. 2 and 3 are circuit diagrams showing the game control circuit in a block configuration, and a basic circuit 4 including an MPU 42a, a ROM, a RAM, and an input / output circuit (not shown).
2. Thus, the basic circuit 42
Is input with detection signals from the passing ball detector 15, the starting ball detector 8, the specific ball detector 12, and the winning ball detector 13 via the input circuit 43, and the address decoding circuit 44 transfers the chips to the basic circuit 42. A select signal is given. Also, when the power is turned on, the basic circuit 4
2, a periodic reset signal is applied from the periodic reset circuit 46 to the basic circuit 42 at predetermined time intervals.

On the other hand, the basic circuit 40 provides control signals to the following devices and circuits. That is, the LCD circuit 47
A display control signal is given to the special variable display device 30 (indicated as an LCD display device in FIG. 2) via the normal symbol display device 34 and the special symbol memory display L via the LED circuit 48.
ED36, normal symbol memory display LED35, V winning display L
A display drive signal is given to the ED 19 and each of the decorative LEDs 17, 37 to 41, a drive signal is given to each solenoid 6 and 10 via a solenoid circuit 49, and a lamp circuit 50 is provided.
The display control signal is given to the windmill lamp 20a, the side lamp 23a, and the sleeve lamp 22a via the, and the voice signal is given to the speaker 26 via the voice synthesizing circuit 51 and the volume amplifying circuit 52. The lamp circuit 50 outputs various kinds of lamp control data to control the display of lamps other than the above-described constituent members. Further, the basic circuit 42 outputs effective starting information, jackpot information, and probability variation information to the outside (a hall computer, a calling lamp, or the like) via an information output circuit 53.
Various prize ball number signals are output to the outside via the prize ball number signal output circuit 54. Note that power having various voltages is supplied from the power supply circuit 55 to the above-described devices and circuits. Further, the display control signal transmitted from the basic circuit 42 to the special variable display device 30 via the LCD circuit 47 is composed of command data having a command block format of 9 bytes, and this command data is stored in the basic circuit 42. It is adapted to be transmitted from the MPU 42a to the MPU 30a in the special variable display device 30.

Next, the special variable display device 30 is used.
About the random number used to change the different patterns 61-63
Will be explained. The special variable display device 30 is shown in FIG.
5 kinds of random numbers are used.
The number of random, WCRND1 for big hit determination, and the left symbol table
WCRND for indication and big hit display L and middle figure
WCRND for pattern display C and WCRN for right symbol display
D R and WCRND for specifying reach operation ACT,
It is composed of WCRND1 is "0 to 224"
225 different numbers are added by 1 every 0.002 seconds
WCRND L
Is a 15-digit number from "0 to 14" every 0.002 seconds
It changes every moment when 1 is added, and W
CRND C is interrupted by 15 numbers from "0 to 14"
Changes every moment by adding 1 to the remaining time of processing
WCRND R is 1 of "0-14"
Five values are WCRND Add 1 when carrying C
WCRND
ACT is interrupted by 100 numbers from "1 to 100"
Changes every moment by adding 1 to the remaining time of processing
Is what you do.

Then, as shown in FIG. 6, WCRND1
If the value extracted from is “3” and it is determined to be a big hit, WCRND The big hit symbol is determined by the data of L (0 to 14), and this big hit symbol is the special variable display device 3
0 is displayed on the LCD display 33. On the other hand, WCRND
If a value other than "3" is extracted in 1 and it is determined to be out,
WCRND The symbol corresponding to each extracted value from L, C, and R is displayed on the LCD display 33 of the special variable display device 30 as a symbol. Note that WCRND If each extracted value from L, C, R coincides with the big hit symbol,
WCRND "1" is added to the R data to display it as a deviating pattern. In such a hit-and-miss determination, when the probability changes (when the probability is high), WCRND
The value of "3, 7, 67, 77, 173" in 1 is the random number for determining the big hit.

Next, a specific moving image displayed on the character image display section 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. First, the moving images displayed on the character image display unit 60 are shown in moving images A1 to A3 for the game “A” shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C and FIGS. 7D to 7F. It is composed of moving images B1 to B3 for the game "B" and moving images AB1 and AB2 for deriving the display results shown in FIGS. It should be noted that the moving image referred to here includes, in addition to the one displaying moving image data, an image which is displayed as if moving by continuously displaying a plurality of still images for one operation. In addition, each moving image A1 to A3.B
1 to B3, AB1, and AB2 are provided with display areas for displaying the left, middle, and right special symbols 61 to 63, respectively. Then, when the game “A” is selected in the game type selection described in detail later, the moving image A1
By sequentially displaying A3 to A3, a moving image in which the character performs a golf tee shot as a series of motions is displayed. At this time, the special symbols 61 to 63 are in a variable display state. After that, when hitting, a hit moving image AB1 (specific display result) is derived in which the golf ball enters the pin. In this hit moving image AB1, first, the reach display is performed by sequentially stopping and displaying each of the left and right special symbols 61 and 63, and thereafter the reach of the middle special symbol 62 is changed. Then, at the same time when the golf ball in the image AB1 enters the pin, the middle special symbol 62 is stopped and the big hit symbol (“7,7,7” in FIG. 8A) is displayed. On the other hand, when it comes off,
A deviation moving image AB2 in which the golf ball comes off the pin is derived. In the detached moving image AB2, first, the left and right special symbols 61 and 63 are sequentially stopped and displayed. After that, when the left and right special symbols 61 and 63 are not reach display, the middle special symbol 62 is normally changed, and when the left and right special symbols 61 and 63 are reach display, the middle special symbol 62 is reach changed.
Then, the golf ball in the moving image AB2 is disengaged from the pin, and at the same time, the medium special symbol 62 is stopped to remove the symbol (Fig. 8).
(7) is displayed in (B). When the game "B" is selected, the moving images B1 to B3 are sequentially displayed so that the character displays a moving image of putting a golf putt as a series of actions. At this time, the special symbols 61 to 63 are in a variable display state. After that, like the game "A" described above, when hit,
While the hitting moving image AB1 that displays the big hitting pattern with the moving image of the golf ball entering the pin is derived, on the other hand, when the golf ball is out, the deviation moving image AB2 that displays the deviation pattern together with the moving image that the golf ball comes off the pin is derived.

Next, a game type selection processing process for selecting one of the above-mentioned games "A" and "B" will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In FIG. 11, first, it is determined whether or not there is an effective start ball detection, that is, whether or not the special symbols 61 to 63 are started (S1), and when it is determined that there is a start, "1" is added to the start counter R (S2). . The starting counter R is initially set to "0". After that, whether or not the count value of the starting counter R is smaller than "3", that is, the special symbol 61 from the time when the starting counter R becomes "0"
It is determined whether or not 63 has been started twice or less (S3). S3
If the number of starts is 2 or less, that is, the start counter R is "0".
Until the special symbols 61 to 63 are started twice from the time, the game "A" is selected and displayed according to the start (S4). On the other hand, if the start is not less than 2 times in S3, that is, if the start of the special symbols 61 to 63 from the time when the start counter R becomes "0" is the third time or more, then the start counter R is "4". It is determined whether or not (S5). And S
At 5 when the start counter R is not "4" but "3", that is, the special symbol 6 from the time when the start counter R becomes "0"
When the start of 1 to 63 is the third time, the process directly proceeds to S6 and the game "B" is selected and displayed. On the other hand, when the start counter R is "4" in S5, that is, the start counter R is "0".
When the special symbols 61 to 63 are started for the fourth time from, the game counter "B" is selected and displayed after clearing the start counter R (S7) (S6).

As described above, in the special variable display device 30 of the present embodiment, in addition to the display of the special symbols 61 to 63 for determining the occurrence of the specific game state, a moving image in which the character plays golf is displayed, The display result of this moving image is provided corresponding to the display result of the special symbols 61 to 63. In addition, the game forming such a moving image is set to a plurality of types (two types of games “A” and “B” in the embodiment) having a common story nature (kind of action) of golf. Number of times of starting the special symbols 61 to 63 (in the embodiment,
The game to be displayed is switched and controlled according to every two times of starting. As a result, it is possible to diversify the display mode of moving images that are relatively easy to attract as compared with a simple symbol combination, and eventually to improve the enjoyment of the game.

The above-described embodiment (first embodiment)
In the above, golf has a common story property (kind of motion) of moving images, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the moving images C1 to C3 and D1 shown in FIG. 9 and FIG.
By displaying D3, CD1, and CD2, the common storyline can be used as a basket. In particular,
When the first type of game (game “C”) is selected, the moving images C1 to C3 are sequentially displayed to display a series of actions until the character takes the ball with the jump ball and shoots. On the other hand, when the second type of game (game “D”) is selected, the moving images D1 to D3 are selected.
Is sequentially displayed to display a series of actions until the character shoots the ball that has passed. After that, in each of the games “C” and “D”, the common display result is the hit moving image CD1 in which the ball enters the net when the hit is made, and the hit moving image CD2 in which the ball comes off the net when the hit is missed. Derive as. Further, in the first embodiment, the special symbols 61 to 63 and the moving image are simultaneously displayed on the character image display unit 60 of the special variable display device 30, but the invention is not particularly limited to this configuration. For example, as shown in FIG. 8 (C), a moving image E without the special symbol is displayed, and the hit / miss determination is determined only by the display result of the moving image E, or a display dedicated to the special symbol is separately provided. At the same time, the moving image E without the special symbol may be displayed as a decorative symbol.

Further, in the first embodiment, the selection of the game type is performed by the game switching control according to the number of times the special symbol is started, but the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, control operations for selecting another game type will be described as second to sixth embodiments. First, the game type selection of the second embodiment will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 12, first, "1" is added to the timer T which is initially set to "0" (S11).
It should be noted that the processing time for adding "1" to the timer T is 2
mS. After that, the value of timer T is "10000"
Or not, that is, 20 seconds (= 10000 x 2m
It is determined whether (S) has elapsed (S12). If 20 seconds has not elapsed from the time when the timer T becomes "0" in S12, the presence or absence of effective starting ball detection, that is, the special symbol 6
The presence / absence of start of 1 to 63 is determined (S13). And
When it is determined in S13 that there is a start, whether the value of the timer T is smaller than "5000" next, that is, 10 seconds from the time when the timer T becomes "0" (= 5000 x 2 mS)
It is determined whether or not the above time has elapsed (S14), and when 10 seconds or more have not elapsed, the game "A" is selected and displayed (S15) according to the start, while 10 seconds or more have elapsed. At this time, the game "B" is selected and displayed according to the start (S16). When 20 seconds have passed from the time when the timer T became "0" in S12, the timer T is cleared (S17) and the process returns to the main flow.

As described above, in the second embodiment, the selection of the game type is performed by the switching control of the game every predetermined time (every 10 seconds in the second embodiment). For this reason, unlike the case of supporting the start winning operation as in the first embodiment, it is possible to appropriately switch and display the games regardless of the starting winning rate of each gaming machine.

Next, the game type selection of the third embodiment will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 13, first, the presence or absence of effective starting ball detection, that is, the special symbol 61
It is determined whether or not the engine is started up to 63 (S21), and if it is determined that the engine is started, it is determined whether or not a big hit will be accompanied by the startup (S22). When it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit in S22, it is determined whether or not the control determination value N, which is set to "0" in the initial setting, is "0" (S23). When the judgment value N is "0" in S23, "1" is set to the judgment value (S2
4) or when the judgment value N is not "0" but "1", the judgment value is set to "0" (S25) and then S26.
Move to Further, when it is determined in S22 that it is out, the process directly proceeds to S26. At S26, the determination value N
Is determined to be "0". Then, if the determination value N is "1" other than "0" in S26, the game "A" is selected and displayed according to the start (S27). On the other hand, S2
When the determination value N is "0" in 6, the game "B" is selected and displayed according to the start (S28).

As described above, in the third embodiment, the game type is selected by controlling the switching of the game for each period until the next big hit is determined. For this reason, in the past, when the big hit ends, the player often ends the game from the feeling of achievement, but when the big hit ends like the third embodiment, the game is switched to a different scene next time. By doing so, it is possible to set new goals and increase motivation for playing. This encourages continued play,
As a result, it is possible to increase the sales on the hall side.

Next, the game type selection of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG.
In 4 (A), first, the presence / absence of effective starting ball detection, that is, the presence / absence of starting of the special symbols 61 to 63 is determined (S31),
When it is determined that there is a start, it is determined whether or not a big hit will be accompanied by the start (S32). If it is determined to be out in S32, the WCRND described above is next. Extracted value of ACT is 1
It is determined whether or not it is a multiple of 0 (S33). WCRND in S33 When the value of ACT is not a multiple of 10 (probabilistically 90%), the game "A" is selected and displayed according to the start (S34). On the other hand, in S33, WCRND
When the value of ACT is a multiple of 10 (probabilistically 10
%), And the game "B" is selected and displayed according to the start (S35). Also, if it is determined that the big hit in S32 above, next WCRND It is determined whether or not the extracted value of ACT is a multiple of 10 (S36). WCRND in S36
When the value of ACT is a multiple of 10 (probabilistically 10
%), And the game "A" is selected and displayed according to the start (S34). On the other hand, in S36, WCRND When the value of ACT is not a multiple of 10 (probabilistically 90%), the game "B" is selected and displayed according to the start (S35).
It should be noted that the appearance rates of each of the games “A” and “B” for each missed hit in the game type selection control of FIG. 14 (A) are summarized in the list chart of FIG. 14 (B). That is, in the game "A", the appearance rate at the time of losing is 90%, and the appearance rate at the time of a big hit is 10%. In addition, the game “B” has an appearance rate of 10% at the time of losing, and an appearance rate of 90 at the time of a big hit.
%. As a result, the expectation of a big hit with the appearance of the game "A" is set small, while the expectation of a big hit with the appearance of the game "B" is set large.

As described above, in the fourth embodiment, the game type is selected by extracting random numbers. Therefore, the player cannot predict the selection of the game type and can always play with a fresh feeling. Further, in the fourth embodiment, the expectation of a big hit is set differently for each type of game, so it is possible to visually judge whether a big hit is easy or not according to the type of game, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game. Become.

Next, the game type selection of the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 15, first, the presence or absence of effective starting ball detection, that is, the special symbol 61
It is determined whether or not the engine is started up to 63 (S41), and if it is determined that the engine is started, it is determined whether or not a big hit will be accompanied by the startup (S42). If it is determined to be a big hit in S42, then WCRND It is determined whether the extracted value of ACT is a multiple of 10 (S43). WCRND in S43 ACT
When the value of is a multiple of 10 (probabilistically 10%), the game "A" is selectively displayed according to the start thereof (S4).
4). On the other hand, in S43, WCRND When the value of ACT is not a multiple of 10 (probabilistically 90%), the game "B" is selected and displayed according to the start thereof (S45).

If it is determined in S42 that it is out of position, then it is determined whether or not the compulsory flag is set (S46). It should be noted that this compulsory flag has a predetermined condition 1
・ It is automatically set when either of the two is established. Condition 1 is a predetermined number of times (eg 5
There must be 0) starting prizes. Condition 2 is that, when a game has not been played for a predetermined time (for example, there is no start prize), there is a predetermined number of start prizes (for example, 30) from the start of the subsequent game. When the compulsory flag is set in S46, the process shifts to S45, and the game "B" is selected and displayed according to the start thereof. On the other hand, if the compulsory flag is not set in S46, next WCRND
It is determined whether or not the extracted value of ACT is a multiple of 10 (S47). S47 to WCRND When the value of ACT is not a multiple of 10 (probabilistically, 90%), the game "A" is selected and displayed according to its start (S44). on the other hand,
S47 to WCRND When the ACT value is a multiple of 10 (probabilistically 10%), the game "B" is selected and displayed according to the start thereof (S45). It should be noted that the appearance rate of each of the games “A” and “B” in each of the misses in the game type selection control of FIG. 15 is as shown in the list diagram of FIG. Become. That is, in the fifth embodiment, similarly to the fourth embodiment, the game “A” is set as a game with low expectation, while the game “B” is set as a game with high expectation.

As described above, in the fifth embodiment, similarly to the fourth embodiment, the selection of the game type is performed by extracting the random number, and the expectation of the big hit is set differently for each game. . In the fifth embodiment, the condition 1
The compulsory flag is set in accordance with the establishment of any one of the items 2 and the game (game "B") with a high expectation is forcibly derived. Therefore, by satisfying each of the conditions 1 and 2, the player can improve the gambling performance of the game. On the other hand, on the hall side, the customer can be prevented from leaving after a big hit by condition 1 which allows the setting of the compulsory flag, and the condition 2 can prevent customer from leaving at the initial stage of the game due to trial hits and the like.

Next, the game type selection of the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the sixth embodiment, for convenience of explanation, in addition to the selection display of the games “A” and “B”, the above-mentioned games “C” and “D” are selected and displayed. In FIG. 16, first, it is determined whether or not there is an effective start ball detection, that is, whether or not the special symbols 61 to 63 are started (S51), and when it is determined that there is a start, it is determined whether or not the start is during probability change. Yes (S52). S52
When it is determined that the probability fluctuation is not occurring in step S5, it is determined whether the control determination value K, which is set to "0" in the initial setting, is "0" (S53). When the determination value K is "0" in S53, the game "A" is selected and displayed according to the start (S54), and then the determination value is set to "1" (S5).
5) Do it. On the other hand, if the determination value K is not "0" but "1" in S53, the game "B" is selected and displayed according to the start (S56), and then the determination value is set to "0" (S5).
7) Yes. If it is determined in S52 that the probability is changing, then it is determined whether the determination value K is "0" (S58). When the determination value K is "0" in S58, the game "C" is selected and displayed according to the start (S
After 59), the judgment value is set to "1" (S60). On the other hand, when the determination value K is "1" which is not "0" in S58, the game "D" is selected and displayed according to the start (S6).
After 1), the judgment value is set to "0" (S62).

As described above, in the sixth embodiment, a plurality of types of games (in the sixth embodiment, the game "A" in which the storyliness are different for each game situation (in the sixth embodiment, normal time and probability change)) "B" and games "C" and "D") are set, and the game type is selected for each story by switching control of the game for each start winning. Therefore, by further diversifying the display mode of the moving image, the interest of the game can be further improved, and various game situations can be visually notified by the story nature of the moving image.

In the first to sixth embodiments,
The present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. For example, although the special variable display device 30 is composed of the LCD display 33 in the present embodiment,
The present invention is not limited to this, but includes CRT, LED, V
It is also possible to configure the display with FD, EL, or plasma. Further, as the configuration of the gaming machine, the variation of the identification information on the variable display device is started with the detection of the winning ball by the starting ball detector, and when the identification information has a predetermined display result, a specific game state occurs. An example of a ball game machine that opens the variable winning ball device (this is generally called the first type) is illustrated, but the invention is not particularly limited to this and can be changed in accordance with the detection of a winning ball by the starting ball detector. A variation of the identification information on the display device is started, and when the identification information has a predetermined display result, the right is generated, and in this state, when a ball is hit in a specific area, a specific game state is generated. (Generally referred to as a third type), and may be a game machine such as a coin game. Further, the entire ball game machine is constituted by a display device such as an LCD display, that is, the components such as "hitting ball" and "variable winning ball device" are displayed on the display device in a simulated manner. Can also be configured. In this case, the payout of the prize ball may be performed on behalf of a point or the like.

[0039]

As is apparent from the above description, in the present invention, the display control means includes moving image data storage means for storing a plurality of types of moving image data having a common operation type, and the moving image data. A moving image data selecting unit that selects any one of a plurality of types of moving image data stored in the image data storing unit, and is variable based on the moving image data selected by the moving image data selecting unit when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Since the display device controls the display of the moving image, a plurality of types of moving images to be displayed on the variable display device have to be set with a common storyline (action type), which in turn leads to the diversification of moving images. It is possible to improve the interest of

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a part of a block diagram showing a control circuit for controlling a game operation.

FIG. 3 is a part of a block diagram showing a control circuit for controlling a game operation.

FIG. 4 is a table showing the types of special symbols.

FIG. 5 is a list view of various random numbers used for variation of special symbols.

FIG. 6 is a simple flowchart for explaining an operation of determining a special symbol hit / miss by a selected random number.

FIG. 7A to FIG. 7C are respectively game “A”.
3D is an explanatory diagram showing a moving image of FIG.
(F) is an explanatory view showing a moving image of the game “B”.

FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a moving image of a hit, FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram showing a moving image of a hit, and FIG. 8C is a moving image in another embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an image.

9A to 9C are explanatory diagrams showing moving images of a game "C" in another embodiment, and FIGS. 9D to 9F are other diagrams. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a moving image of the game “D” in the embodiment of FIG.

FIG. 10 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a moving image of a hit in another embodiment, and FIG. 10 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a moving image of a deviation in another embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a game type selection processing process in the first embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a processing process of game type selection in the second embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a processing process of game type selection in the third embodiment.

FIG. 14 (A) is a flowchart showing a game type selection processing process in the fourth embodiment, and FIG. 14 (B) is each game “A” “B” in each of the fourth and fifth embodiments. It is a list chart showing the jackpot expectation degree for each.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a game type selection processing process in the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a game type selection processing process in the sixth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Game board 3 Game area 5 Ordinary variable winning ball device 8 Starting ball detector 9 Special variable winning ball device 11 Opening plate 12 Specific ball detector 13 Winning ball detector 15 Passing ball detector 19 Specific ball winning indicator LED 30 Special variable Display device 33 LCD display 34 Normal symbol display 35 Normal symbol memory display LED 36 Special symbol memory display LED 42 Basic circuit 60 Character image display 61-63 Special symbol

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A game in which a variable display device for displaying an image based on the control of a display control means is provided, and a specific game state can be generated when a display result of the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display result. In the machine, the display control means is one of a plurality of types of moving image data storage means for storing a plurality of types of moving image data having a common operation type, and a plurality of types of moving image data stored in the moving image data storage means. And a moving image data selecting means for selecting, and controlling the display of the moving image on the variable display device based on the moving image data selected by the moving image data selecting means when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Machine. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the degree of expectation of the specific display result is set differently according to the type of moving image displayed on the variable display device. 3. The display control means derives a display result of a moving image on the variable display device when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and derives a display result of identification information corresponding to the display result of the moving image. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that.