JPH09182847A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine capable of improving interest to character display by deciding winning and losing in a variable display part only by the character display without providing a level meter. SOLUTION: Judgement in five stages corresponding to the display result of an image display part 60 (variable display part) is performed by the display of the fighting form of a doll character 61 on a player side and the monster character 62 of an opposite party. Then, at the point of time of hurting the three parts of the monster character 62 in advance and attaching three adhesive plasters 63, the winning of the doll character 61 is established and large winning patterns are displayed at special pattern display parts 60a-60c. Thus, the display result is recognized only by the change display form of the character without providing the level meter in the variable display part and furthermore, the interest to the character display is improved.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention comprises a variable display device for displaying an image on a variable display section under the control of display control means, and the display result of the variable display section is a predetermined specific display result. The present invention relates to a ball game machine that can sometimes generate a specific game state.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a variable display device provided in a pachinko game machine as a ball game machine variably displays symbols on a variable display portion, and a display result of the variable display portion is a predetermined jackpot symbol. When the (specific display result) is reached, a specific game state is generated to give a specific game value to the player. In addition, such a variable display device displays a character forming a moving image and a level meter corresponding to the character by forming a display device capable of displaying an image, such as an LCD, and it is determined whether or not the character is hit. The one that decides was also proposed.

[0003]

However, in the variable display device which determines the hit or miss by the conventional character and the level meter corresponding to the character as described above, the hit or miss can be known only by looking at the level meter. For this reason, there is a problem in that the interest in displaying the character is reduced by half. The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object thereof is to determine the hit / miss in the variable display section only by the character display without providing a level meter, thereby providing the interest for the character display. It is to provide an improved ball game machine.

[0004]

A display control means corresponds to a display result determining means for determining the display result before deriving the display result in the variable display section, and a display result determined by the display result determining means. Divided display control means for displaying the display result by dividing the display result into a plurality of stages, and change display control means for displaying an image having at least one or more characters in a plurality of types of change display modes. Since the characters are displayed on the variable display section in a change display mode based on the divided display contents by, the display result of the variable display section can be understood only by the change display mode of the character without providing a level meter. The interest in displaying the character can be improved.

The change display mode may be a change in the shape of the character or a change in the color tone of the character.

The special variable display device 30 shown in FIG. 1 displays an image on the variable display section (image display section 60) under the control of the display control means (basic circuit 42), and It constitutes an example of a variable display device of the present invention that can generate a specific game state when the display result becomes a predetermined specific display result (big hit symbol).

The hit determination flow shown in FIG. 5B constitutes an example of the display result determining means of the present invention for determining the display result before deriving the display result on the variable display section.

Further, according to the present invention, the display result is displayed by being divided into a plurality of stages (five stages) corresponding to the display result determined by the display result determining means by the determination of the sub game shown in FIG. 9B. An example of the divided display control means is configured.

Further, according to the character display image c shown in FIG. 11, at least one character (61
.. 62) is displayed in a plurality of types of change display modes (the number of additional pieces of Bansoukou 63), which constitutes an example of the change display control means of the present invention.

The display image g of the character shown in FIG. 12 (C) shows an example of a configuration in which the change display mode is the shape change of the character (61).

The display image f of the character shown in FIG. 12 (B) shows an example of a configuration in which the change display mode is a color change of the character (61).

[0012]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, a configuration of a game board 1 of a ball game machine (a pachinko ball game machine in the figure) according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the game board 1. In FIG. 1, on the surface of the game board 1, a guide rail 2 for guiding a shot hit is planted in a substantially circular shape, and a region defined by the guide rail 2 constitutes a game area 3. ing. 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 the image display unit 60 described later is arranged. . In addition,
The detailed configuration of the special variable display device 30 will be described later.

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 having an opening / closing plate 11 for controlling the opening and closing of the winning area by a solenoid 10 is arranged at the center of the mounting board 4. At the left end of the special variable winning ball device 9 in the winning area, a specific ball detector 12 that can re-open the opening / closing plate 11 (establishing a continuation right described later) by detecting a winning ball is arranged.
In addition, a winning ball detector 13 for detecting the number of winning balls is provided at almost the center of the winning area. Below the special variable winning ball device 9, a projecting member 14 projecting to the front side of the game board 1 is provided. It should be noted that the left and right ends of the mounting board 4 are provided with prize holes 16 each having a decorative LED 15, and the inner wall of the special variable prize ball device 9 is a specific area for notifying the establishment of the continuation right. A ball winning display LED 17 is provided.

Thus, the special variable winning ball device 9 configured 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 determined in the order of left, middle, and right, and the determined symbol combination is a predetermined jackpot combination (identical It becomes a specific game state when it becomes a doublet of the figure). And in this specific game state,
The opening / closing plate 11 of the special variable winning ball device 9 is set to open (open cycle) until a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated, and the opening is performed. It is designed to catch a ball hitting the surface of the game board 1 while the game is in progress. When the received hitting ball turns on the specific ball detector 12, the opening cycle described above is repeated again, and the specific ball detector 12 turns on.
Each time a continuation right is established, the release cycle can be repeated up to 16 times.

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 the hitting of the hit ball is facilitated, and a second state in which the hitting ball cannot be won or hardly won,
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 valuable number to the control for giving a score to a ball game machine capable of playing a game based on the fact that there is a score Also, on the left side of the special variable display device 30,
A passage member 18 formed with a is arranged. The passage port 18a has a passage shape for guiding and discharging the hit ball received from the upper end opening thereof toward the normal variable winning ball device 5 side, and a passage ball detector 19 is provided in the middle of the passage. When the passing ball detector 19 detects a passing ball, it allows the fluctuation of the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 34 described later. In addition, ordinary symbol display 3
4 is for controlling the opening of the movable wing pieces 7a and 7b of the normal variable winning ball device 5 until a predetermined time elapses when the normal symbol becomes a winning symbol. Also, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is a predetermined number of times (4 times in the present embodiment) except during fluctuation.
Normal symbol memory display LED3 that is stored and that will be described later
5, the fluctuation time is a probability fluctuation (a gaming state in which the hit determination probability is changed to a high probability different from the normal time) accompanying the establishment of a predetermined condition described later, and a time reduction (hit determination). In the game state in which the symbol variation display time is shortened), the time is shortened compared to the normal time. In addition, the variable memory of the normal symbol is always constant (for example,
It is not necessary to set it to 4 times), for example, it is possible to set it to 1 time in the normal time, but to 4 times during the probability fluctuation.

In addition to the above-described structure, the surface of the game board 1 including the game area 3 has a windmill 21 having a windmill lamp 21a, a winning opening 22 having a sleeve lamp 22a, and a side lamp 23a. A side lamp decoration 23, an outlet 24, a back ball prevention member 25, etc. are provided. Further, the pachinko ball game machine is provided with a game effect lamp and a game effect LED (both not shown) that light up or blink during a specific game state or when it changes, and a game effect LED (both not shown), and a speaker 26 that produces a sound effect. (Only reference numerals are shown in FIG. 3) are provided.

Next, the special components forming the main part of the present embodiment can be used.
The configuration of the variable display device 30 will be described. Special variable display
The device 30 is attached to the surface of the game board 1
The mounting board 31 has a rectangular window frame.
The part 32 is formed. And after this window frame 32
On the one hand, an image that can variably display each left, middle and right special symbols
The LCD display 33 having the display unit 60 is provided in advance.
You. In addition, when the left, center, and right special symbols are variably displayed
In this case, the image display unit 60 responds to the special left, center, and right
It is divided into the symbol display portions 60a to 60c. Ma
In addition, above the window frame 32, a normal symbol display 34, a normal
Symbol memory display LED35, special symbol memory display LED3
6 and the decorative LED 37 are provided on the left and right sides of the window frame 32.
The decorative LEDs 38 and 39 are provided on the side.
On the other hand, below the window frame 32, the decorative LEDs 40 and 41 are provided.
Is provided. Also, the special design of the LCD display 33
Left and center special symbols displayed on the display units 60a and 60b
As shown in FIG. 4A, each of "1 to 14"
It consists of 14 types and is displayed on the special symbol display area 60c.
The special symbol on the right is made up of 15 types of "1 to 15".
Have been. In addition, these left, middle and right symbols will be described later.
WC RND Each random number of L, C, R corresponds
Is provided. The combination of big hit symbols is shown in Fig. 4 (B).
As shown in, the left, middle, and right symbols are all aligned in the same symbol.
It is a combination, and this combination is WC RND Extracted value of L
Is determined based on Also, of this jackpot design
A jackpot drawing with either "1", "3", "5" or "7"
The pattern (hereinafter referred to as the probability variation pattern) is the specific play described above.
In addition to the occurrence of the technique state, probability fluctuation (hereinafter,
Say).

The configuration of the game board 1 of the pachinko game machine including the special variable display device 30 has been described above, and these game devices are controlled by the game control circuit shown in FIGS. FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 are circuit diagrams showing the game control circuit in a block configuration, and the MPU, ROM, RA
M, and is controlled by a basic circuit 42 including an input / output circuit. Then, the basic circuit 42 includes the starting ball detector 8, the specific ball detector 12, and the winning ball detector 1 via the input circuit 43.
3, and the detection signal from the passing ball detector 19 is input,
A chip select signal is supplied from the address decode circuit 44 to the basic circuit 42. When the power is turned on, a reset signal is supplied from the initial reset circuit 45 to the basic circuit 42, and the periodic reset circuit 46 transmits the basic circuit 4 at predetermined time intervals.
2 is given a periodic reset signal.

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 LCD display 33 (described as an LCD display device in FIG. 2) via the
Through the normal symbol display 34, special symbol memory display LED
36, normal design memory display LED35, specific ball winning display L
A display drive signal is given to the ED 17 and the decorative LEDs 16, 37 to 41, a drive signal is given to each solenoid 6 and 10 via the solenoid circuit 49, and a lamp circuit 50 is provided.
, A display control signal is provided to the windmill lamp 21a, the sleeve lamp 22a, and the side lamp 23a, and a voice signal is provided to the speaker 26 via the voice synthesis circuit 51 and the volume amplification circuit 52. The lamp circuit 50 outputs various kinds of lamp control data to control display of lamps other than the above-described constituent members. Further, the basic circuit 42 outputs information common, effective starting information, big hit information, and time reduction information to the outside (hall computer, calling lamp, etc.) via the information output circuit 53, and the prize ball number signal output circuit. Various prize ball number signals are output to the outside via 54. Note that power having various voltages is supplied from the power supply circuit 55 to the above-described devices and circuits. In addition, the time saving fluctuation information is information that is output when the fluctuation time of a normal symbol is shortened (hereinafter referred to as time shortening or time saving).

Next, the special variable display device 30 is used.
About the fluctuation operation of another symbol Time chart shown in FIG. 5 to FIG.
Chart and an explanatory diagram. First of all, special
The random number used for the varying operation of the display device 30
Will be described. In the special variable display device 30, FIG.
5 types of random numbers as shown in are used.
These random numbers are WC for big hit decision RND1
And, WC for left symbol display RND L and for displaying medium symbols
WC RND C and WC for right symbol display RND R
And WC for reach and jackpot operation RND RCH
And is composed of WC RND1 is "0-2
The number of 210 of "09" is added by 1 every 0.002 seconds.
It will change every moment as it is calculated, and WC RN
D L has a numerical value of 0.002 in 14 ways from "0 to 13"
One is added to each second and the remaining time of interrupt processing.
Changes with time, and WC RND C is
WC has 14 numbers from "0 to 13" RND L digit
By adding 1 at the time of raising, it changes every moment.
Yes, WC RND R is 15 kinds of "0-14"
Number is WC RND 1 is added when carrying C
WC RND RC
H has 10 numerical values from "0 to 9" every 0.002 seconds
And by adding 1 to the remaining time of interrupt processing.
It changes with time.

Then, as shown in FIG.
When the value extracted from RND1 is "11" and it is determined that it is a big hit, WC RND The symbol to be a big hit is determined by the data of L (0 to 13), and this big hit symbol is displayed on the LCD display 33 of the special variable display device 30.
On the other hand, WC When a value other than “11” is extracted by RND1 and it is determined that the value is out of range, WC RND 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. WC
RND If each extracted value from L, C, and R coincides with the jackpot pattern, WC RND "1" is subtracted from the R data and displayed as a deviating pattern.

The variation of the special symbol is shown in the time charts of FIGS. 6 to 8. The variation of each of the left, middle, and right symbol columns is performed based on the pattern shown in FIG. The fluctuation pattern A is a pattern that gradually accelerates and changes at a constant speed (0.070 seconds per symbol), and the fluctuation pattern B changes at a high constant speed (0.300 seconds per symbol). Pattern, and variation pattern C
Fluctuates at a constant medium speed (0.500 seconds per symbol)
The variation pattern D is a pattern that varies at a constant low speed (0.700 seconds per symbol).

First, in FIG. 6, when a hit ball is won in the ordinary variable winning ball device 5 and the starting ball detector 8 derives a starting signal, at the rising edge of the starting signal, WC RND1 and WC RND Numerical values are extracted from L, C, and R, and these are stored. After that, 0.002 seconds after the rising of the start signal, the stored WC Read and determine RND1. Then, 0.300 seconds after the rising of the start signal, the stored WC RND L ・ C
・ While reading out R, all the left, middle, and right symbol columns are changed by the change pattern A. At this time, if the reach is reached, WC RND Extract the numbers from the RCH. After that, the left symbol is set to 4 symbols before the stop symbol when it is changed by the variation pattern A for 4.600 seconds, and subsequently changed by the variation pattern B for 1.200 seconds (for 4 symbols) and stopped. Is displayed. Medium pattern is 5.70
4 symbols before the stop symbol is set at the time of being changed by the change pattern A for 0 seconds, and subsequently changed by the change pattern B for 1.200 seconds (for 4 symbols) and stopped and displayed.

On the other hand, the right symbol which is the final stop symbol is shown in FIG.
As shown in, except for reach, it fluctuates for 6.800 seconds
4 symbols before the stop symbol when changed in pattern A
Is set, and then changes for 1.200 seconds (4 symbols)
It is changed in pattern B and stopped and displayed. At reach 1
The middle pattern is changed in the change pattern A for 6.800 seconds.
At that point, 4 patterns of reach pattern are set, and then
1.800-6.300 seconds (6-21 symbols) change
It is changed in pattern B and stopped and displayed. Also, Lee
The middle pattern in Ji 2, as shown in FIG. 8, 6.800 seconds
4 figures of the reach pattern at the time of being changed by the change pattern A
The front side of the pattern is set, followed by 6.300 seconds (21 patterns
Min) It is changed in the change pattern B. Then, once 0.
0.500 to 8000 seconds after being stopped for 450 seconds
(For 1 to 16 symbols) It is changed by the change pattern C and stopped.
Is displayed. The middle pattern on reach 3 is changed for 6.800 seconds.
4 patterns of reach pattern when changed in motion pattern A
The front side is set, followed by 6.300 seconds (21 patterns
Min) It is changed in the change pattern B. Then, once 0.
After being stopped for 450 seconds, it will be 8.000 seconds (Figs. 1-16).
Pattern) It is changed by the change pattern C, and then 0.700
~ 11.200 seconds (1-16 symbols) variation pattern D
Is changed and displayed as a stop. In addition, various reach 1
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, 3 is selected at the time of loss and
WC every big hit RND Determined according to the extracted value of RCH
Is determined. Specifically, Reach 1 is WC at the time of loss
RND When any of "0-5" of RCH is extracted
And WC at the time of a big hit RND RCH “0” is extracted
It is selected and executed when issued. Reach 2 is lost
To WC RND Any of "6-8" of RCH is extracted
WC RND RCH
Selected and executed when any of "1 to 3" is extracted
You. Reach 3 is WC when lost RND RCH
When "9" is extracted, and when it is a big hit, WC RN
D When any of "4-9" of RCH is extracted
Selected and executed. Therefore, the loss of various reach 1 to 3
The appearance rate at the time of big hit and big hit is shown in the list chart of Fig. 13.
It growls, and it hits in order of reach 1, reach 2, reach 3.
The reliability is set to “small”, “medium”, and “large”.

Next, a specific display image of the special variable display device 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 11. First, in the fluctuations other than the reach shown in FIG. 7, before the fluctuation start of the symbol, the display image a of the deviating symbol as shown in FIG. 10 (A) is present, and then when the fluctuation pattern A / B fluctuates. The display image b of FIG. 10 (B) is displayed, and finally FIG.
The display image a having a deviating pattern as shown in 0 (A) is stopped and displayed. Further, in the variation of each reach 1 to 3 shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, after the display image a of the stop symbol and the display image b of the variation pattern A are sequentially displayed, each of the special symbol display portions 60a on the left and inside is displayed. When the reach symbol, which is the same symbol, is stopped and displayed in 60b, the display image c of the sub game shown in FIG. 11A is displayed at the same time when the variation pattern B starts to vary. The display image c of this sub game is an image in which the doll character 61 on the player side and the monster character 62 on the other side are displayed on the image display unit 60, and the upper display area thereof is a reduced left / center / Each special symbol display section 6 on the right
0a to 60c are provided. In addition, the display image c of FIG. 11A is the special symbol display portions 60a and 60 on the left and the middle
The case where the reach symbol of "7.7" is stopped and displayed in b is illustrated, and in this image c, the right special symbol display portion 60c is in a reach variation state.

By the way, the sub game described above is based on the sword 61
Doll character 61 with a and monster character 6
It is done in the form of fighting 2 and the player who wins the 3 flaws on the opponent character first wins. When the doll character 61 on the player side wins, the jackpot of the special symbol is determined accordingly, while the doll character 6
When 1 is lost, the loss of the special symbol is determined accordingly. Also, in this sub-game, the character "Kizuka"
As shown in FIG. 9 (A),
WC incremented by 1 every 0.002 seconds RND G
A random number (0 to 7) is provided, and this WC
RND A total of five determination results are determined according to the extracted value of G (see FIG. 9B). WC RND Judgment according to the extracted value of G is set in advance in case of loss and big hit, and the winning or losing of the doll character 61 based on the result of judgment of a total of 5 times is the WC. It corresponds to the miss of special symbols due to the extraction of RND1. For example,
WC at the time of a big hit RND When the extracted value of G is “1”, after the monster character 62 is inflicted with a “scratch” in the first determination, the doll character 61 bears a “scratch” in the second determination. Note that the display image c at this point is an image in which each of the characters 61 and 62 bears a "scratch" and is attached with a Bansoukou 63, as shown in FIG. 11B. After that, in the third judgment, both are "wounds".
By inflicting a “scratch” on the monster character 62 at the 4th and 5th time of judgment without incurring the damage, the monster character 62 bears 3 “scratches” first, and the doll character 61 on the player side wins. Will be confirmed. The display image c at the time when the winning is confirmed is, as shown in FIG.
Monster character 6 with Bansoukou 63 in 3 places
When 2 falls down, the doll character 61 becomes an image of carrying out a vigilant action with the sword 61a, and at the same time, a symbol for confirming a big hit on the right special symbol display portion 60c in the upper display area (“7 in FIG. 11C”) )) Is stopped. After that, the left, middle, and right special symbol display portions 60a to 60c obtained by dividing the image display portion 60 into three in place of the display image c in which the win or loss of the doll character 61 is confirmed at the end of the fluctuation of each reach 1 to 3 are displayed. By re-displaying, the display image d of the jackpot pattern according to the win or loss of the doll character 61 (see FIG.
0 (see (C)) or the display image a of the off pattern (FIG. 10)
(See (A)) is displayed.

In the display image c of the sub game described above, the determination result (change display mode) of the battle between the characters 61 and 62 is represented by the additional number of Bansoukou 63, but the configuration is limited to this configuration. Not a thing. For example, a display image e expressing a change display mode by changing the costume as shown in FIG.
A display image f representing a change display mode by the color tone change of the character as shown in FIG.
It may be a display image g expressing a change display mode by a change in the character shape as shown in (C). Further, in the present embodiment, the character display is performed as a sub game at the time of the reach, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured to determine whether or not the specific game state occurs by the character display from the beginning instead of the special symbol. Further, although the two characters are provided by making the sub game a fighting style, the present invention is not limited to this, and one or a plurality of characters may be provided. Furthermore, the character in the present embodiment refers to a display unit that imitates a human being, but is not limited to this, and it is sufficient if it has meaning as a living thing or a plant, or generally by itself as an individual. .

Next, the generation operation of the specific game state associated with the derivation of the big hit symbol on the special variable display device 30 will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. In FIG. 14, when the big hit symbol is derived by stopping the right symbol which is the final stop symbol, a minute time (0.700) from the stop of the right symbol.
The jackpot is determined when (seconds) has elapsed. Then, after the predetermined time (11.800 seconds), the solenoid 10 is turned on for a predetermined time (29.500 seconds) to open the opening / closing plate 11 of the special variable winning ball device 9. The predetermined time (2.000 seconds) after the opening and closing of the opening / closing plate 11 is set as the effective working time of the accessory continuous operation device, and if the specific ball detector 12 is turned on within that time, the continuation right is established. Controlled by.

Next, the operation in which the probability of hitting the special symbol fluctuates will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 15, "1" is displayed on each of the special symbol display portions 60a to 60c of the special variable display device 30 (in FIG. 15, described as a condition device).
When the big hit symbols, that is, the probability variation symbols, which are prepared by any of "3", "5", and "7", are derived, the probability variation control is executed based on this. The specific control of the probability variation is to change the probability to a high probability upon the end of the specific game state (operation of the condition device) by the probable change symbol, and then, when the next specific game state occurs, Return the hit probability to the normal probability.
Then, the variation of the hit probability triggered by the end and occurrence of the specific game state is repeated again, so that the probable change control is performed twice in total. Further, during the probability change, if the big hit again with the probability variation pattern, the probability change is newly performed twice after the big hit. Note that this probability variation control is also performed for ordinary symbols, which will be described in detail later, as well as special symbols.

Next, the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 34 will be described. Normal pattern is shown in Fig.16
As shown in (A) and (B), "A, b, C, d, L, 7"
There are 6 types, for these ordinary symbols, 0.0
WC for hit determination that is incremented by 1 every 02 seconds RND
2 (3 to 13), WC for normal symbol display, which is incremented by 1 every 0.002 seconds and is incremented by 1 in the interrupt processing remainder time RND F (0 to 5) are provided. WC RND Each random number of F (0-5) is
It is provided corresponding to each ordinary pattern of "A, b, C, d, L, 7". Also, WC In the extraction of the random number from RND2 (3 to 13), as shown in FIG. 16 (C), when the value “3” is extracted and it is determined that the hit, the WC is normally displayed on the symbol display 34. RND The winning symbol "7" corresponding to "5" of the F data is displayed, and the normally variable winning a prize ball device 5 is opened for a predetermined time (the winning opening is enlarged). On the other hand, WC
When a value other than “3” is extracted by RND2 and it is determined that the value is out of range, WC RND The value of the F data is extracted, and the deviation symbol corresponding to this value is displayed on the normal symbol indicator 34. WC Despite being judged to be off by RND2, W
C RND If the value extracted by F happens to be a winning symbol, the deviating symbol "A" is selected and displayed on the normal symbol display 34. Also, the above WC
The determination of the hit or miss with the extraction of RND2 is that the hit probability of the symbol is normal, and when the probability changes (high probability), WC The value of “3 to 12” of RND2 is a random number for hit determination.

Next, the changing operation of the normal symbol on the above-mentioned normal symbol display 34 will be described based on the time charts of FIGS. 17 and 18. First, in FIG. 17, when a passing ball detector 19 (in FIG. 17, a normal symbol starting ball detector) is turned on, at the same time as WC RND2 is extracted and stored. After that, the passing ball detector 19 turns ON
After a predetermined time (0.002 seconds) has passed, WC R
ND F is extracted, and 0.002 seconds after that, the fluctuation of the normal pattern is started. Then, the fluctuation is stopped after a predetermined time (28.000 seconds) from the passage ball detector 19 being turned on. In addition, at the time of probability change * shown in FIG. 17, the change time of the normal symbol is shortened to 5.200 seconds. Then, when the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed at the normal probability is a winning symbol, as shown in FIG. 18A, the normal variable winning ball device 5 after a predetermined time (0.002 seconds) from the time when the normal symbol stops.
Open for 0.500 seconds. After that, the passing ball detector 19
When there is a passage memory to the WC, 0.002 seconds after the normal variable winning ball device 5 is closed, RND F is extracted, and 0.002 seconds later, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started again. Further, when the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed at the time of probability fluctuation is a winning symbol, as shown in FIG. 18 (B),
Ordinary variable winning ball device 5 is opened for 2.200 seconds after a lapse of a predetermined time (0.002 seconds) from the stop of the ordinary symbols, and after an interval of 3.000 seconds, it is again 2.
Open for 200 seconds. Thereafter, if there is a passing memory to the passing ball detector 19, the WC is set 0.002 seconds after the normally variable winning prize ball device 5 is closed. RND Extract F,
After that 0.002 seconds, the fluctuation of the normal pattern is started again.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the determination in a plurality of stages corresponding to the display result of the image display unit 60 (variable display unit) is performed by the character display in the sub game format, and the determination is made in accordance with the stage determination. The character is changed and displayed. For this reason, the display result can be understood only by the change display mode of the character without providing a level meter in the variable display section, and thus the interest in the character display is improved.

The above-described embodiment is not intended to limit the present invention, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. For example, in this embodiment, the variable display device is an LCD.
Although the display device is used, the present invention is not limited to this, and a display device capable of displaying an image such as CRT, LED, VFD, EL, or plasma may be used. In addition, as a configuration of the ball-and-ball game machine, the change of the identification information on the variable display device is started in accordance with the detection of the winning ball of the starting ball detector, and when the identification information has a predetermined display result, a specific game state occurs. A ball game machine (commonly referred to as a first type) that opens a variable winning ball device is illustrated as an example, but is not particularly limited to this, and is associated with detection of a winning ball by a starting ball detector. The variable display device starts changing the identification information, and when the identification information has a predetermined display result, a right generation state occurs. In this state, when a ball is hit in a specific area, a specific game state occurs. (This is commonly referred to as a third type). 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.

[0036]

As is apparent from the above description, in the configuration of the present invention, the display control means is the display result determining means for determining the display result before deriving the display result on the variable display section. Divided display control means for dividing the display result into a plurality of stages and displaying the display result corresponding to the display result determined by the display result determining means, and displaying an image having at least one or more characters in a plurality of types of change display modes Change display control means for displaying the characters on the variable display portion in a change display manner based on the divided display contents by the divided display control means, so that the variable display can be performed only by the character change display manner without providing a level meter. This makes it possible to understand the display results of the parts, which in turn makes it possible to improve the interest in displaying characters on the variable display part.

[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 (A) is a list showing the types of special symbols in each of the left / middle / right symbol columns, and FIG. 4 (B) is a list showing combinations of jackpot symbols. .

FIG. 5 (A) is a list showing various random numbers used for special symbols, and FIG. 5 (B) explains the operation of determining the special symbol hit / miss by the selected random number. It is a simple flowchart for.

FIG. 6 is a time chart showing a changing operation of each symbol in the left and the middle.

FIG. 7 is a time chart showing a changing operation of the right symbol other than the reach and in the reach 1.

FIG. 8 is a time chart showing a changing operation of the right symbol in each reach 2.3.

FIG. 9A is a WC for determining a sub game. RND
It is a list chart showing G, and FIG. RND
It is a list chart showing the relationship between the extracted value of G and the sub game determination result.

FIG. 10 (A) to (C) are explanatory views showing specific display images of special symbols.

11 (A) to (C) are explanatory diagrams showing specific display images of character display.

12A to 12C are explanatory views showing specific display images of character display in other embodiments.

FIG. 13 is a list chart showing the jackpot reliability of each reach.

FIG. 14 is a time chart showing the opening operation of the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball device in the specific game state.

FIG. 15 is a time chart showing the operation of probability variation.

FIG. 16 (A) is a list of various random numbers used for ordinary symbols, FIG. 16 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing types of ordinary symbols, and FIG. 16 (C) is selected. It is a simple flowchart for explaining the operation of determining the hit or miss of a normal symbol by a random number.

FIG. 17 is a time chart showing an operation in which a normal symbol changes in accordance with a normal symbol start detection.

FIG. 18 (A) is a time chart showing an operation in which a normal variable winning ball device is opened in response to a normal symbol being hit in a normal time, and FIG. 18 (B) is a normal symbol being hit in a probability change. 7 is a time chart showing an operation of opening the normally variable winning ball device according to the above.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Gaming board 3 Gaming area 5 Ordinary variable winning ball device 8 Starting ball detector 9 Special variable winning ball device 12 Specific ball detector 13 Winning ball detector 19 Passing ball detector 30 Special variable display device 34 Normal symbol display device 35 Ordinary Symbol memory display LED 36 Special symbol memory display LED 60 Image display section 60a-60c Special symbol display section 61 Doll character 62 Monster character 63 Bansoukou

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A variable display device for displaying an image on a variable display section under the control of a display control means, wherein a specific game state is set when a display result of the variable display section reaches a predetermined specific display result. In a possible ball game machine, the display control means is a display result determination means for determining the display result before deriving the display result on the variable display section, and a display determined by the display result determination means. Divided display control means for displaying the display result by dividing into a plurality of stages corresponding to the result, and change display control means for displaying an image having at least one or more characters in a plurality of kinds of change display modes, A ball game machine, wherein a character is displayed on the variable display portion in a change display mode based on the contents of the divided display by the divided display control means. 2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the change display mode is a shape change of a character. 3. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the change display mode is a color change of a character.