WO2007108309A1

WO2007108309A1 - Game machine

Info

Publication number: WO2007108309A1
Application number: PCT/JP2007/054226
Authority: WO
Inventors: Satoru Iwata
Original assignee: Heiwa Corporation
Priority date: 2006-03-23
Filing date: 2007-03-05
Publication date: 2007-09-27
Also published as: JPWO2007108309A1; JP5180062B2

Abstract

Intended is to increase the variations of representations thereby to realize improvements in ideas due to representation effects not by increasing the quantity of memory to be used for a background image at the time of representing symbol variation patterns but by making even one reach image look like different ones. In LCD (106), a plurality of kinds of background fluctuation patterns displayed on the back of the symbol fluctuation patterns are prepared and suitably combined, and a switching timing is suitably set from the ordinary fluctuations of the symbol fluctuation patterns independently of the opportunity of developments to various reaches, so that more kinds of background fluctuation patterns can be configured on the basis of less kinds of background images. The simple representations of the prior art, in which the symbol fluctuation patterns are paired, can be broken to give new ideas to the representations. Moreover, the capacity of the background image data does not increase to place a less burden on a control system.

Description

Specification

Game machine

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a lottery is executed in response to an inflow of gaming balls to a specific starting area provided on a gaming board.

Background art

Conventionally, in game machines, particularly pachinko machines, when a game ball wins a start winning opening, a lottery is executed internally for control purposes. The lottery result is displayed on the game board surface (generally LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is applied and is a component of the center). To inform.

[0003] That is, for example, three symbol variation columns are scroll-displayed, and a winning or a loss of lottery is notified in a symbol array when each column finally stops. For example, if the symbol is a number, the winning combination (big win) will be won if the same number symbol (“4, 4, 4”, “7, 7, 7”, etc.) is available, otherwise it will be lost.

[0004] If a “big hit” is won as a result of this lottery, the special winning opening (which may be referred to as “attacker” or “big winning opening”) that is always closed in the normal gaming state is opened, and the player An advantageous gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “special gaming state” t) will be granted.

[0005] The special prize opening is generally opened for 30 seconds and then closed for about 15 rounds (16 rounds at maximum). In addition, 10 game balls won during the opening of the attacker (the number of payouts due to winning is 15), so it closes without waiting for 30 seconds and moves to the next round. As such, in the special gaming state, around 150 winnings can be expected in a short time (about 2250 winning balls).

[0006] By the way, during the design variation pattern production (or during design stop), the LCD displays a background image. The background image is generally applied according to the theme of the pachinko machine production, and is consistent with the design of the cell sheets and accessories that are affixed to the game board.

[0007] In particular, the background image during the design variation pattern production, together with the start of variation based on the start prize A predetermined background image is displayed and synchronized with the division of each section or special change of the design variation pattern effect in the development section such as normal fluctuation section, normal reach section, super reach section, and premium reach. To change.

For this reason, in the reach image group having the same movement, the movement of the pattern and the change of the background image are basically in a 1: 1 relationship.

[0009] For example, Patent Document 1 states that “the symbol change operation of each symbol display unit is made different depending on the selected reach pattern, or is selected when a plurality of reach notice patterns are provided. If the display content of the background symbol displayed behind the symbol display unit is made different depending on the reach notice pattern, it will be even more entertaining. ”Patent Document 2 states“ In the case of variable display in the variable display device, the color of at least one of the display region and the background region is set so as to change according to a predetermined condition.

In other words, there are techniques for setting multiple types for the items and characters in the background and for changing the colors.

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-28310

Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-126248

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0010] However, in the above prior art, since the timing of change is uniform for each type, the reach image group having the same movement is recognized as one reach when viewed from the player. Therefore, when the versatility of reach production is required, a huge storage capacity is needed to increase the number of reach images with different designs. In addition, it is difficult to produce the difference in the reach in the reach between the carriers (normal reach, etc.).

[0011] In consideration of the above facts, the present invention is not limited to increasing the amount of memory used for the background image at the time of design variation pattern production, and for example, in the production of reach having the same design variation pattern. Even so, it is an object to obtain a gaming machine that can be shown in different reach images, increase the narration of the production, and improve the taste by the production effect. Means for solving the problem

[0012] The invention described in claim 1 is a gaming machine in which a lottery is executed in response to the inflow of a game ball into a specific starting area provided on the game board, and the lottery result is determined in advance. An image display device that uses a symbol of the image, a symbol variation pattern for variably displaying the symbol within the image display device, and a variation pattern of a background image that constitutes the background of the symbol that fluctuates. A plurality of variation pattern storage means for separately storing, a variation pattern of a symbol stored in the variation pattern storage means, and a variation pattern of a background image are separately selected, and the combined image is the image display device. And an image display control means to be displayed.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the image display control means selects and synthesizes the symbol variation pattern and the background variation pattern separately from the variation pattern storage means. The synthesized image is displayed on the image display device.

[0014] Thereby, even if the movement of the design is the same, the presentation may be performed under a different background. Also, even if the movement of the background is the same, the movement of the design may be different. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can be shown to the player and has a variety of effects for the player.

[0015] The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein the image display control means substantially matches the variation time of the variation pattern of the background image with the variation time of the variation pattern of the symbol. Thus, it is characterized by selecting from the plurality of fluctuation patterns and combining them.

[0016] According to the invention described in claim 2, there is a case where an effect is performed under a different background even if the motion of the symbol is the same, and an effect where the motion of the symbol is different even if the motion of the background is the same. However, the variation of the background pattern as well as the variation of the schematic pattern ends, so that the player can be prevented from feeling uncomfortable in the production due to the difference in both variation times.

[0017] The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the image display control means includes a change timing of the change pattern of the selected background image and a change pattern of the design. It is characterized by the fact that a change pattern that does not correspond to the change timing of the change may be selected. [0018] According to the invention described in claim 3, since the display effect of the image and the change of the symbol display effect may not match, a gaming machine having a more varied effect is provided for the player. be able to.

[0019] The invention according to claim 4 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the image display control means is independent of the image display device. A plurality of symbols to be displayed are displayed, and in the variation display, the variation display of each symbol changes in a predetermined pattern. While changing in a variation pattern, if the remaining one of the multiple symbols is the same as the other symbols, it is a normal reach variation that is a variation display pattern of the symbol that will be a big win, and the remaining one symbol is the same as the other symbols If there is a match, it is possible to reduce the super reach fluctuation, which is a variation display pattern of the symbol that increases the expectation for the big hit by maintaining the state of being a big hit and accompanied by a variable display of special behavior different from the normal reach. Also includes a variable display pattern of the two or more symbols, trigger changes in the pattern of the variation patterns, normal variation, normal reach variation, and a trigger for each change in the super reach varying features a free Mukoto.

[0020] According to the invention described in claim 4, it is possible to develop a model that is relatively short and mainly based on reach (for example, normal reach), and can reduce the amount of memory used. In addition, by expanding the production variations, it is possible to reduce the player's discomfort and prevent stand-off.

[0021] Furthermore, even with the same reach production (symbol movement), it is impossible to predict when and how the background will change, so that the player's tension can always be maintained.

[0022] In the invention of claim 5, in the invention of claim 4, when the image display control means includes a reach variation in the variation pattern of the symbol, the variation pattern of the background image The variation pattern may be selected in such a manner that the pattern variation coincides with the timing when the pattern variation pattern establishes the reach state.

[0023] According to the invention of claim 5, the player can recognize the establishment of the reach state at an early stage.

[0024] The invention according to claim 6 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the image display control means indicates that the variation pattern of the symbol indicates the reach state. It includes a case where the fluctuation pattern of the background image does not change across the time when it is established.

[0025] According to the invention of claim 6, the player is not informed of the establishment of the reach state, and an unprecedented presentation is possible (for example, the symbol variation pattern (7) in FIG. 6). (Refer to (8) Move in case of reach).

[0026] The invention according to claim 7 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the execution control function of the image display control means includes the pattern variation pattern and the background. And a sub-control unit that selects a pattern variation pattern type and a background variation pattern type based on the variation time information sent from the main control unit. Characterized by being shared! Speak.

[0027] According to the invention described in claim 7, by distributing the control function of the image display control device to the main control unit and the sub control unit, each control burden can be reduced.

[0028] The invention according to claim 8 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the lottery result includes a big win.

[0029] According to the invention described in claim 8, since it may be a big hit even though it is the same pattern production as the production of the disappointment or reach, the player can expect a big hit in any production. Can be performed.

[0030] In this type of gaming machine, most of the performances are patterns in which the lottery result is out, but according to the invention of claim 4, by including the jackpot winning, normal fluctuation, normal reach fluctuation, Various fluctuation patterns such as super reach fluctuation can be used as a jackpot effect, and it is possible to give the player the expectation of a jackpot in any pattern, and a gaming machine with more varied game effects Can be provided.

The invention's effect

[0031] As described above, in the present invention, in particular, for the background effect at the time of the symbol variation pattern effect, even if the reach effect has the same symbol variation pattern without increasing the memory usage, Since the performance is performed under different background patterns, it can be shown as a different reach image, so it has the excellent effect of increasing the narration of the performance and improving the preference due to the performance effect. . BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes a rectangular outer frame 12 that constitutes an outline of the pachinko machine 10 and is installed in a hole island facility. A rectangular frame-shaped inner frame 14 is arranged on the front surface of the outer frame 12, and the inner frame 14 can be opened and closed with a left end portion pivotally supported by a pair of hinge portions 16 and 18 provided on the outer frame 12. Is attached. In addition, a lower decoration 20 serving as a decorative panel is attached to the lower front portion of the outer frame 12.

[0033] A glass frame 26 fitted with a glass plate 22 is disposed on the upper front surface of the inner frame 14, and the glass frame 26 is pivotally supported by the inner frame 14 so that it can be opened and closed. Yes. Further, the glass plate 22 mounted on the glass frame 24 has a double structure consisting of a pair of glass plate forces arranged in parallel with each other at a predetermined interval in the depth direction of the paper in FIG. An exchangeable gaming board 100 (see FIG. 2) is set on the back side of the glass frame 26. The gaming board 100 is configured such that the glass frame 26 is closed with the inner frame 14 closed. (Glass plate 22) covered.

[0034] On the front surface of the glass frame 26, an indicator lamp 142 for lighting effects that is turned on, turned off, and blinks according to the progress of the game to produce an effect effect by lighting is disposed so as to surround the glass plate 22. Further, an error indicator lamp 144 for notifying various errors such as a prize ball payout error and a payout state error is arranged in the upper left corner and the upper right corner. In addition, speakers 146L and 146R for outputting the sound effects of the game in stereo are arranged inside the indicator lights 144 for each error.

[0035] An integrated dish 30 as a hitting ball supply dish having both functions of a general upper plate and a lower plate is disposed at the lower front portion of the inner frame 14. The integrated dish 30 is attached so that the left end of the panel member 32 is pivotally supported by the inner frame 14 and can be opened and closed. A ball dish part 34 for storing a game ball PB is formed on the front surface of the panel member 32. The ball bowl main body 36 is projected.

[0036] Force not shown in the figure The bottom surface of the ball pan 34 is inclined in both directions, and one side is arranged with a slope descending from the left side to the right side as viewed from the front in FIG. The slope down to the rear is arranged on the back side, and both slopes are formed smoothly and continuously on the right side in front view.

[0037] Inclination on the front side accepts a game ball lending machine for cash (not shown) provided between the pachinko machines 10 from the left side of the ball tray 34, and guides it to the right side while rolling it to the right side. Slope of Accepts a game ball PB received in the ball tray 34, a prize ball, which will be described later, or a loan ball via a card-type lending machine, from the ball outlet 46, and sees the rolling force with the right-side force directed to the left side. .

[0038] This rear side inclination is formed so that the width dimension of the game ball rolling flow path is gradually narrowed along the lower direction of the inclination, so that the game ball PB in the ball tray part 34 is formed. It is fed while being aligned in a row to a ball feeder (not shown) arranged on the back surface of the panel member 32.

[0039] In the upper right part of the front surface of the panel member 32, there is formed a ball discharge port 46 through which a prize ball discharged from the payout device 160 (see FIG. 3) provided in the pachinko machine 10 is discharged. Yes.

[0040] Further, an ashtray 38 is provided at the lower left portion of the front surface of the panel member 32, and a firing handle 39 for adjusting the firing force (flying distance) of the hit ball is attached to the lower right portion.

[0041] (Composition of game board)

The game board 100 shown in FIG. 2 has a resin sheet-like cell pasted on a plywood board, and the surface of the cell is a board surface 100A. An arc shape is formed near the outer edge of the board surface 100A. The outer rail 102 and the inner rail 104 are attached! The circular region surrounded by the outer rail 102 and the inner rail 104 is such that the game ball PB launched and driven from the launching device 40 (see FIG. 3) can move due to its own weight drop, and this region is The game area 101 is used for playing games.

[0042] In the game area 101 of the game board 100, a center accessory 105 that is large and has a central portion that is opened in a rectangular shape is arranged. In the opening, there is provided a liquid crystal display 106 for displaying a special symbol lottery (change and stop) and various effects on the display screen. Hereinafter, it will be referred to as LCD 106 as necessary. In addition, a normal symbol display device 107 is provided at the upper end of the center accessory.

[0043] On the left and right sides of the center accessory 105 in FIG. 2, a passage gate (through one's chucker) 118 as a normal symbol starting winning opening is arranged. In addition, a special symbol start winning opening (starter) 108 is disposed directly under the center object 105, and an electric tulip 110 is attached immediately below the opening. Further below this special symbol starting winning hole 108 is located near the lower end of the gaming area 101 and is a character as a big winning hole. Kucker 112 is placed!

The attacker 112 opens or closes when the opening / closing door 116 is opened or closed. When the opening / closing door 116 is opened, the game ball PB dropped on the opening / closing door 116 is opened or closed. Guide to attacker 112.

[0045] In addition, the game area 101 is provided with a number of game nails (not shown) for guiding the windmill 122 and the game ball PB that falls by itself in the game area 101 to a predetermined route. In addition, an out port 124 is provided for discharging the loose ball to the back side of the game board 100. Furthermore, light emitting elements for lighting effects 1 26 (FIG. 3) are created on the center role 105 and the peripheral edge of the board surface provided in the gaming area 101 to produce lighting effects by lighting, turning off, and blinking as the game progresses. There are many!)

[0046] (Configuration of control system)

Next, the control system of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the control system of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured around a main control unit 150. The main control unit 150 stores a basic program related to a game, and the operation of each unit is controlled based on a command signal from the main control unit 150.

[0047] The main control unit 150 includes a start winning sensor 180 that detects a winning ball to the special symbol starting winning port 108, and a passing gate that detects a winning ball to the passing gate 118 that is a normal symbol starting port. Each of these sensors is connected to a large winning sensor 186 that detects a winning ball to the attacker 112 that is released in a special gaming state, and each of these sensors sends a detection signal to the main control unit 150 when detecting the winning ball. Output. If necessary, if there is a V zone in the attacker 11 2 that triggers the round of jackpot processing, it will detect that it has passed through this V zone. Sensor 228 is arranged

[0048] Further, the main control unit 150 includes a normal electric accessory solenoid 174 that operates the electric tulip, a solenoid 175 that opens and closes the opening / closing door 116 of the attacker 112, a holding lamp 1 76, and a normal symbol display device 107. Each is connected.

Here, when the game ball PB passes through the passing gate 118, it passes through this passing gate winning sensor 18. If a lottery with an off-Z symbol (hereinafter referred to as “general drawing lottery”) is executed by the main control unit 150 by detecting in step 4, and the lottery result is won, the main control unit 150 The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 174 is driven and controlled to release the electric tulip 110 for a predetermined time.

[0050] Also, when the game ball PB wins the special symbol start winning opening 108, the special control lottery of Z winning out of the special symbol is executed by the main control unit 150 by detecting this with the start winning sensor 180. When the result of the special drawing lottery is a win, the main control unit 150 performs control so that the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state.

[0051] The special game state is a game that is repeated for a plurality of rounds (generally 15 rounds) when the attacker 112 opens for a predetermined time (generally 30 seconds) and then closes the movement for one round. As a result, many game balls PB win the attacker 112 and many wins can be expected. Normally, the maximum number of winnings in a round is limited to 10.

[0052] Information (start winning signal, jackpot signal, symbol determination number signal) indicating the progress of the game is transmitted from the main control unit 150 to the hall computer via the board external terminal 190

Furthermore, the main control unit 150 is connected to an effect control unit 152 and a payout control unit 154, and these control units are controlled by command transmission from the main control unit 150.

The LCD 106 is connected to the effect control unit 152 via the symbol control unit 156. In addition, the effect control unit 152 includes a light-emitting element 126 for lighting effects provided in various game parts of the game board 100, an indicator lamp 142 for lighting effects and an error indicator lamp 144 provided on the glass frame 26. Is turned on, off, and blinking, and the speakers 146L and 146R provided on the front surface of the glass frame 26 are operated to control the output of sound effects and the like.

[0055] On the LCD 106 controlled by the effect control unit 152, an effect image of the symbol variation pattern for informing the result of the special symbol lottery is displayed. From the speakers 146L and 146R, the BGM at the time of the symbol variation pattern effect is displayed. Is output. Thereby, the player can enjoy the effect by the effect design corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery through visual and auditory senses. The display contents of the normal symbol display device 107 and the hold lamp 176 are displayed on this LCD 106. Please do it.

[0056] The symbol variation pattern includes a special symbol variation pattern and an effect symbol variation pattern, both of which notify the result of the special symbol lottery, but the special symbol variation pattern performs a predetermined variation and stoppage. While the special drawing lottery results are officially notified after a lapse of a predetermined time, the directing pattern fluctuation pattern is a process that takes effect in the process until the special drawing lottery results are reported. It is of a nature that alerts the user with annoyance to Z.

[0057] In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect symbol variation pattern is displayed on most of the display screen of the LCD 106, and the special symbol variation pattern is displayed in a very small area on the display screen. The special symbol variation pattern may be displayed on a separate display device.

[0058] Here, when the result of the special drawing lottery is "Big Winning" and the notification is finished by the symbol variation pattern production on the LCD 106 and the BGM output from the speakers 146L and 146R, the special gaming state described above is completed. (Big hit processing) is executed.

[0059] In addition, as described above, when a special symbol start winning slot 108 is newly won during execution of the symbol variation pattern effect on the LCD 106, and when a special symbol start winning slot 108 is won during the jackpot processing. The number of lights on hold lamp 176 will increase to a maximum of 4 depending on the number of winnings.

[0060] On the other hand, when the previous symbol variation pattern effect ends or the jackpot process ends, the LCD 106 starts a new symbol variation pattern effect to notify the reserved special symbol lottery result. The Along with this, one hold lamp 176 is extinguished, and the player is informed of digestion of the hold.

Further, the payout control unit 154 is connected to the payout device 160 and the launch control unit 164, and the launch control unit 164 is connected to the launch device 40. The payout control unit 154 operates a payout device 160 provided in the pachinko machine 10 to control the payout / stopping operation and the number of payouts of prize balls or rental balls. Further, the launch control unit 164 operates the launch device 40 by operating the launch handle 39 (see FIG. 1) by the player to start launching the game ball PB and launch according to the operation amount of the launch handle 39. Control the power. Further, the payout control unit 154 transmits payout information to the hall computer installed in the hall via the frame external terminal 191! /.

[0063] When the game ball PB wins at the special symbol start entrance 108 as described above, the LCD 106 has a power to execute the effect symbol variation pattern effect. This effect image is a symbol image for notifying the winning or the loss of the lottery. It can be classified into (background after scroll (fluctuation) display) and background image displayed behind it so as to overlap this symbol image. These are both moving images, and each is processed according to a predetermined variation pattern.

[0064] In this embodiment, the scroll display of the symbol images starts to scroll three symbol images almost simultaneously and stops in the order of left column → middle column → right column. At this time, when the left column and the middle column stop, depending on the final column (right column), the state where there is a possibility of winning is regarded as a reach, and the normal fluctuation power is switched to a special display effect special to this reach. It is supposed to be executed. Reach production includes normal reach change, super reach change, premium reach change, etc., and the change pattern of the symbols changes and develops in the order of normal reach → super reach → premium reach, respectively. The performance is such that the expectation of winning the jackpot gradually increases.

[0065] The normal variation is a symbol variation display pattern in which the variation display of each symbol changes in a predetermined pattern.

[0066] Normal reach variation is a variation display pattern of a symbol that changes with a variation pattern of a symbol based on normal variation and becomes a big hit if the remaining one of the plurality of symbols is aligned with the other symbols. is there.

[0067] Super reach fluctuation means that if the remaining one symbol is the same as the other symbols, a big win will be maintained and a special behavior change display different from the normal reach will be accompanied. It is a variation display pattern of a design that enhances expectation.

[0068] The premium reach variation is a variation display pattern that is similar to the super reach variation and further increases the expectation of jackpot than the super reach variation.

[0069] In the following, the term “variation” added to the end of normal reach fluctuation, super reach fluctuation, and premium reach fluctuation is omitted. For example, “super reach” and “super reach pattern” are omitted. May say. [0070] In addition, each reach has a plurality of types of reach patterns. Some reach patterns have the same variation time, and others have different variation times.

[0071] By the way, when switching from the above normal variation to each reach pattern! /, Conventionally, the background image is also a background image corresponding to each reach pattern in a 1: 1 ratio. The background image was changed in sync with the time to switch to reach. However, if the reach pattern is similar, the difference cannot be determined and the result intended by the designer cannot be obtained. In addition, increasing the number of background images for each reach pattern places a great burden on the memory (storage medium).

[0072] Therefore, in the present embodiment, the background image variation pattern is uniquely combined by eliminating the relationship between the sequence of the pattern variation pattern of transition from normal variation to each reach and the background image variation pattern. As a result, the display performance nomination when combined with the design variation pattern is increased.

[0073] FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing functionally categorized controls specialized in effect display control on LCD 106 in main control unit 150 and sub control unit 152 in the present embodiment. Note that this block diagram does not limit the hardware configuration.

[0074] In addition, the production theme of the pachinko machine 10 in the present embodiment is "sumo sumo", which is basically an image centered on sumo wrestling efforts by sumo wrestlers at sumo venues such as Kokugikan. ing.

The start winning sensor 108 as shown in FIG. 4 is connected to the effective winning determination unit 200 of the main control unit 150. The valid winning determination unit 200 obtains game information from a game execution control system (not shown) that controls the entire game, which is the main function of the main control unit 150, and determines whether or not the winning is a lottery target. .

Here, in the case of a valid winning, a special drawing lottery execution instruction is sent to the lottery unit 202. On the other hand, the valid winning determination unit 200 confirms the holding state of the holding memory 204, and if it is full, the winning cannot obtain the right to draw (there is a prize ball).

[0077] Also, if the current gaming state is during special symbol fluctuation or jackpot processing, the special drawing lottery is put on hold, and the number of hold in the hold memory 204 is incremented by "1". Meanwhile, the current game In a state where there is no prize winning when the state is changing special symbols or during jackpot processing

If there is a hold in the hold memory 204, the number of holds is decremented by "1" and a special lottery execution instruction is sent to the lottery unit 202.

The lottery unit 202 is connected to the lottery result determination unit 206 and outputs special drawing lottery (that is, random number acquisition) information. The lottery result determination unit 206 that has acquired the special drawing lottery information determines whether the acquired random number is won or lost, and sends it to the game execution control system, as well as to the variation pattern time setting unit 208.

[0079] In the variation pattern time setting unit 208, based on the result of the special symbol lottery, the production symbol variation pattern production time by the LCD 106 (same for the special symbol variation pattern time) is set, and the production time information is sent to the command output unit 210. To the effect control unit 152.

That is, the main control unit 150 has a function of determining the variation time of the special symbol lottery and the effect symbol variation pattern based on the result of the special symbol lottery.

In the effect control unit 152, the effect time information is input to the command analysis unit 212. Although not shown, the command analysis unit 212 is manually input from the main control unit 150 other information related to the production or information unrelated to the production (for example, a speaker control instruction or the like) as a command.

When the command analysis unit 212 recognizes the variation time information as a result of the command analysis, the command analysis unit 212 sends the variation time information to the symbol variation pattern candidate selection unit 214 and the background variation pattern candidate selection unit 216, respectively.

A symbol variation pattern type specifying information memory 218 is connected to the symbol variation pattern candidate selection unit 214. In the symbol variation pattern type specifying information memory 218, each of the effect symbol variation patterns “non-reach variation”, “normal reach variation”, “super reach development variation”, and “premium reach development variation” is stored. Each has a winning pattern and a winning pattern.

The symbol variation pattern candidate selection unit 214 selects one of these symbol variation pattern types according to the variation time and sends it to the symbol variation pattern type determination unit 220.

The symbol variation pattern determination unit 220 determines a symbol variation pattern type to be applied this time from the selected candidates, and sends the determination information to the image composition unit 222. image The synthesizing unit 222 is connected to the symbol variation pattern type specifying information reading unit 224. The symbol variation pattern type identification information reading unit 224 reads the determined symbol variation pattern type identification information from the symbol variation pattern type identification information memory 218 and sends it to the image composition unit 222.

On the other hand, a background variation pattern type specifying information memory 226 is connected to the background variation pattern candidate selection unit 216. In this background variation pattern type specific information memory 226, “A: background image in the hall”, “B: top four images of the earth (1)”, “C: top four images of the earth (2)”, “D: earth texture” “Cut image (1)”, “E: Pear image waiting for Gyoji”, “F: Earthwork partition image (2)”, “G: Salt firewood image”, “H: Call image”, “I: Earthwork image” Each background fluctuation pattern is stored.

The background variation pattern candidate selection unit 216 selects one of these background variation pattern types according to the variation time and sends it to the background variation pattern type determination unit 228.

The background variation pattern determination unit 228 determines the background variation pattern type (in some cases, plural types) to be applied this time from the selected candidates, and sends the determination information to the time table 230.

The time table 230 is connected to the background variation pattern type identification information reading unit 232. The background variation pattern type identification information reading unit 232 reads the determined background variation pattern type identification information from the background variation pattern type identification information memory 226 based on the timetable based on the time table 230, and sends it to the image synthesis unit 222. To do.

[0090] In the time table 230, the determined symbol variation pattern type is not associated with 1: 1, and the background image A to the background image I are appropriately selected from the background image A according to the variation time. The background image variation pattern is configured in combination. In other words, even with the same symbol variation pattern type, different background variation patterns may be synthesized depending on the stage of production. Details of the combination will be described later.

The image composition unit 222 is connected to the command output unit 234. In the command output unit 234, when the symbol variation pattern type identification information and the background variation pattern type identification information synthesized by the image synthesis unit 222 are input, they are commanded and sent to the symbol control unit 156. The symbol control unit 156 reads the image memory based on the input symbol variation pattern type identification information and background variation pattern type identification information, and displays an image on the LCD 106.

[0093] That is, the effect control unit 152 has a function of selecting and specifying the symbol variation pattern type based on the variation time information and the background variation pattern type, and appropriately combining them to configure the effect symbol variation pattern. The symbol control unit 156 has a function of reading out an image memory necessary for the effect symbol variation pattern determined by the effect control unit 152 and displaying it on the LCD 106.

[0094] The operation of the present embodiment will be described below.

[0095] (Game flow of pachinko machine 10)

In the game with the pachinko machine 10, when the player operates the launch handle 39, the game balls PB stored in the ball tray portion 34 of the integrated dish 30 are supplied to the launcher 40 one by one by the ball feeder and fired. Fired upward by device 40. The launched game ball PB is driven into the game area 101 of the game board 100 along the outer rail 102 and falls in the game area 101 while changing the direction by hitting the game nail. Then, the game balls PB that have reached the lower end of the game area 101 without winning a prize are collected into the pachinko machine 10 from the out port 124.

[0096] Also, when the game ball PB passes the passing gate 118, the main control unit 150 executes a lottery process (general lottery) that deviates from the normal symbol, and the normal symbol lottery result is displayed in the normal symbol display. On the device 107, the two-digit normal symbol is changed and displayed after the change by the combination of the stop symbol.

When the result of this general drawing lottery is “winning”, the electric tulip 110 is opened for a predetermined time, and the game ball PB is ready to win the special symbol start winning opening 108.

[0098] When the special symbol start winning slot 108 is won, a special symbol lottery process is performed in the main control unit 150, and the special symbol lottery process is performed in the lower part of the LCD 106. In (or in another independent area), two special symbols are changed by a predetermined pattern and displayed by a combination of stop symbols that have passed through the change pattern. In addition, along with this display, the effect symbols are changed in a predetermined pattern in almost the entire area of the LCD 106 (described later), and are stopped and displayed through the change pattern.

[0099] (Big jackpot processing) The display screen of the LCD 106 displays a predetermined bonus combination such as “444” or “777”, and the indicator lamp 142 for lighting effects blinks. The effect by outputting sound effects from the player, etc., is notified to the player that a jackpot has occurred, and a predetermined jackpot process is executed.

[0100] For jackpot processing, attacker 112 is opened by opening / closing door 116, for example, 10 counts (winning number) or maximum 30 seconds (one open time) Z maximum 15 rounds open

[0101] In the case of a game specification in which a V zone is provided in the attacker 112, when the next round is continued by winning the V zone when the attacker 112 is released once, the operation is performed.

[0102] This allows the player to win a large number of prize balls by, for example, receiving 15 payouts per winning prize, for example, by making the released gaming ball PB win the attacker 112 easily. . At this time, the payout device 160 is activated to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls, and the prize balls that have been paid out are discharged from the ball discharge port 46 to the ball tray portion 34 of the integrated dish 30.

[0103] Here, in the present embodiment, for the effect of the effect symbol variation pattern, in addition to normal variation, for example, a normal symbol, a super reach, a premium reach, etc., a winning symbol display or a missed symbol display, or Numerous patterns that take various effects and tastes into consideration, such as unreachable symbol display, are prepared, and players receive these effects and observe the lottery results of special symbols with a sense of expectation.

[0104] By the way, in the case of the normal fluctuation and various reach fluctuations, the background image corresponds to each pattern fluctuation pattern 1: 1, and the background image is switched at the boundary of the development to reach. In some cases, the pattern progressed without the player being aware of it, contrary to the intention of the designer.

[0105] Therefore, in the present embodiment, the background images are appropriately combined regardless of the division of the normal fluctuation force of the symbol fluctuation pattern into the various reach. Hereinafter, according to the flow chart of FIG. 5, the flow of the effect symbol variation pattern display control on the LCD 106 in the effect control unit 152 will be described.

[0106] In step 250, it is determined whether or not the force for which the variable time command is input is determined. If so, this routine ends. If an affirmative determination is made, the routine proceeds to step 252.

In step 252, the variation time is recognized, and in the next step, in step 254, the design variation pattern type candidates are selected based on the variation time. In other words, when only the variation time is an element, there may be a plurality of corresponding symbol variation pattern types. Here, all of these are listed as candidates, and the process proceeds to step 256.

In step 256, one symbol variation pattern type is determined from a plurality of symbol variation pattern types listed as candidates, and the flow proceeds to step 258.

In step 258, background variation pattern type candidates are selected based on the variation time recognized in step 252. That is, when only the variation time is used as an element, there may be a plurality of corresponding background variation pattern types. Here, all of these are listed as candidates.

Then, go to step 260.

In step 260, a plurality of background variation pattern types listed as candidates are appropriately combined to form (determine) a series of background variation pattern types, and the flow proceeds to step 262.

In step 262, the background variation pattern type is appropriately combined with the symbol variation pattern type based on the time in the time table 230.

[0112] In the next step 264, the combined effect design variation pattern identification information (design variation pattern type identification information and background variation pattern type identification information) is converted into a command, and the symbol control unit 1

Send to 56.

[0113] (Detailed explanation about the combination of background images)

Based on Fig. 6, the combination time table of the symbol variation pattern and the background image will be described.

[0114] As shown in the legend attached to FIG. 6, here, basically, there are nine types of background images that can be combined. The contents of each background image are as follows.

[0115] Background image A is a background image in the hall, for example, an image showing the entire sumo hall such as Kokugikan. For example, panning various areas by camera work or switching the shooting position. This is a realistic image.

[0116] The background image B is a ring-top four image (1), and is an image of sitting on the back after the four-forks. this In the case where it does not develop into various types of reach, the body is shaken to wait for a change stop.

[0117] Background image C is the top of the earth image (2), and the fourth leg is stepped on with the opposite foot to the first image (background image B). There are also patterns such as camera work and aura.

[0118] Background image D is an earthwork partition image (1), which is an image of a wrestler with one hand on the partition line.

[0119] Background image E is a pear image waiting for Gyoji, an image in which both wrestlers are commensurate and their military positions have returned.

[0120] The background image F is an earthwork partition image (2), and in the background image D, is an image from a state where a wrestler holds one hand on the cutting line until it meets.

[0121] Background image G is a salted image, which is salted from the four corners, and is an image of a wrestler in the center.

[0122] The background image H is a call image, which is a call image based on "call (role)", an image in which there is an east call, and a west call is executed after reach is established.

[0123] Background image I is an earthen-captured image and is an image showing a wrestler fighting on the earthen wall.

[0124] The nine types of background images are appropriately combined to form a background variation pattern. In Fig. 6, eleven types of background variation patterns are shown as basic patterns. Note that the scale in Fig. 6 shows the frame unit of symbol variation. Figure 6 corresponds to the symbol variation pattern that develops from normal variation to normal reach. Therefore, for further development such as super reach, a combination of background images is constructed separately.

Pattern (1) is a pattern in which background image A related to normal fluctuation and normal reach is continued.

[0126] Pattern (2) is a pattern that switches from background image A to background image B during normal reach.

Pattern (3) is a pattern that switches from background image A to background image C during normal reach after background image A.

Pattern (4) is a pattern that switches from background image A to background image D during normal reach after background image A. [0129] Pattern (5) is a pattern that switches from background image A to background image E and then to background image F during normal reach.

[0130] Pattern (6) is a pattern that, after background image A, switches to background image G and then background image B during normal fluctuation, and switches to background image C during normal reach.

[0131] Pattern (7) is a pattern that switches to background image G during normal fluctuation after background image A, and then returns to background image A again. Patterns (1) to (5) or These are patterns that shift to the pattern (10) or (11) described later.

[0132] Pattern (8) is a pattern that switches to background image H during normal fluctuation after background image A, and then returns to background image A again. During normal reach development, pattern (1) to (5), or These are patterns that shift to the pattern (10) or (11) described later.

[0133] In pattern (7) and pattern (8), the background pattern changes to the interior background shortly before the start of symbol stoppage, and when reach pattern is established, pattern (1) to (5) or pattern ( The background is the same as 10) or (11). Thereafter, the background pattern moves to pattern (1) to (5), or pattern (10) or (11), and the subsequent background changes to pattern (1) to (5), or pattern (10) or (11). As shown in (), after the reach pattern is established, the background is the same as the background in the hall.

In the present embodiment, since the beginning pattern of patterns (1) to (5), (10) or (11) is the same as patterns (7) and (8), the reach pattern Even after the establishment, the background is the force S that produces the effect of the same background pattern in the hall, and since the reach pattern is established, another pattern may be applied. In other words, a conventional effect (an effect in which the background changes when the reach pattern is established) can be freely applied, and the player can be notified of the reach pattern sooner.

Pattern (9) is a pattern in which background image A is switched to background image H during normal fluctuation after background image A, and this continues even when switched to normal reach.

Pattern (10) is a pattern that switches from background image A to background image E and then to background image F during normal reach after background image A.

Pattern (11) is a pattern that switches from background image A to background image E, then background image F, and then background image I during normal reach after background image A. [0138] As described above, in the pattern fluctuation pattern that develops into normal fluctuation force normal reach, basically 11 patterns are prepared, and the symbol fluctuation pattern is at the position of the number of frames with a ◯ mark at each end. Can be terminated. In addition, if it is the position of the number of frames marked with ○, transition between patterns (see (a) to (f)) is possible.

[0139] Transition (a) → Pattern (2), transition from the middle of background image B to the start point of the background image of pattern (3)

Transition (b) → Transition from the end point of background image B to the middle of background image E of pattern (5) in pattern (2)

Transition (c) → Transition from the middle of background image D to the middle of background image E of pattern (5) in pattern (4)

Transition (d) → Transition from the end point of background image C to the middle of background image E of pattern (5) in pattern (6)

Transition (e) → Transition from the middle of background image H to the start point of background image D of pattern (4) in pattern (9)

Transition (f) → Transition from the end point of background image H to the middle of background image E of pattern (5) in pattern (9)

In this way, although there are only 9 types of background images, 11 types of basic background image patterns can be constructed, and about 40 types of background image patterns that take into account transition can be constructed. Various background images can be obtained without increasing the image memory capacity.

[0140] In addition, the background image is switched as appropriate regardless of the normal variation in the symbol variation pattern and the time of development to normal reach (switching time), and restrictions (for example, the production of ◯ marks) are made based on each image. Since there is a range that can be completed and a transition from the saddle point to the arrowhead, etc., there is no sense of incongruity in each flow of the background image.

[0141] In the present embodiment, particularly in Fig. 6, the power described with reference to the pattern variation pattern type that develops from normal variation to normal reach. Furthermore, in the symbol variation pattern type that develops to super reach and premium reach, A combination of the above nine types of background images may be constructed separately. [0142] As described above, in the present embodiment, LCD 106 prepares a plurality of types of background variation patterns to be displayed behind the symbol variation pattern as appropriate, and combines them as appropriate, and normal variation of the symbol variation pattern. Power By setting the appropriate switching time regardless of the opportunity to develop various reach, it is possible to construct a relatively wide variety of background fluctuation patterns based on the relatively few types of background images. It is possible to break down a simple production that has been paired with a symbol variation pattern, and to have a new interest in the production. Also, since the background image data capacity does not increase, the burden on the control system is small.

Industrial applicability

[0143] The present invention can be used for a pachinko machine or the like that uses a game ball or the like as a game medium. In particular, in a pachinko machine, the LCD 106 has multiple types of background fluctuation patterns displayed on the back of the pattern fluctuation pattern as appropriate. Prepare and combine them as appropriate, and the normal fluctuation power of the pattern fluctuation pattern.By setting the appropriate switching time regardless of the opportunity for development to various reach, it is relatively It constitutes various background fluctuation patterns.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the game board according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a control system of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing functionally categorized controls in the main control unit and sub-control unit according to the present embodiment, which are specialized for effect display control on an LCD.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of effect symbol variation pattern display control on the LCD in the effect control unit according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a time table showing combinations of symbol variation patterns and background images. Explanation of symbols

[0145] PB game ball

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)

100 game board 106 LCD (image display device)

108 Start prize sensor

112 Attacker

150 Main control unit

152 Production control section

156 Symbol controller

180 Start sensor

200 Effective prize determination section

202 lottery

204 Pending memory

206 lottery result judgment part

208 Variation pattern time setting section

210 Command output section

212 Command analyzer

214 Symbol variation pattern candidate selection unit (Image display control means)

216 Background variation pattern candidate selector (image display control means)

218 Design variation pattern type specific information memory (variation pattern storage means)

220 Design variation pattern type determination unit

222 Image composition unit (Image display control means)

224 Symbol variation pattern type specific information reading unit

226 Background variation pattern type specific information memory (variation pattern storage means)

228 Background variation pattern type determination unit

230 Timetable (Image display control means)

232 Background variation pattern type specific information reading unit

234 Command output section

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] A gaming machine in which a lottery is executed in response to an inflow of game balls to a specific starting area provided on a game board,

An image display device for notifying the result of the lottery using a predetermined design;

A variation pattern storage means for separately storing a plurality of symbol variation patterns for variably displaying the symbols in the image display device, and a variation pattern of a background image constituting the background of the varying symbol;

Image display control means for separately selecting a pattern variation pattern and a background image variation pattern stored in the variation pattern storage means, and causing the image display device to display a combined image;

A gaming machine having.

[2] The image display control means selects and combines the plurality of variation patterns so that the variation time of the variation pattern of the background image substantially matches the variation time of the variation pattern of the design. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein:

[3] The image display control means may select a variation pattern that does not correspond to a variation change time of the variation pattern of the selected background image and a variation change time of the variation pattern of the symbol. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.

[4] The image display control means causes the image display device to display a plurality of symbols for variable display independently, and in the variable display, the variable display of each symbol is a predetermined pattern. The change is the normal display which is the change display pattern of the design that changes at, and the change is the design change pattern of the design based on the normal change. Normal reach fluctuation, which is a variation display pattern of symbols, and if the remaining one symbol is the same as the other symbols, it will be a big hit, and it will be a big hit by accompanied with a special behavior variation display that is different from the normal reach mentioned above It includes at least two symbols of the variation display pattern of the super reach variation, which is a variation display pattern of the symbol that increases the expectation of the design. Variation, normal reach variation, the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 further comprising a trigger for each change in the super reach varying the feature.

[5] The image display control means, when the variation pattern of the symbol includes reach variation, matches the boundary of the variation pattern of the background image with the time when the variation pattern coverage state of the symbol is established. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein a variation pattern may be selected as described above.

[6] The image display control means includes a case in which the variation pattern of the background image does not change across a time when the variation pattern of the design establishes the reach state. 5. The gaming machine according to any one of 5 above.

[7] The execution control function of the image display control means is

The main control unit that determines the variation time in the symbol variation pattern and the background variation pattern, and the symbol variation pattern type and the background variation pattern type are selected based on the variation time information transmitted from the main control unit. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is shared by the sub-control unit.

[8] The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the lottery result includes a big win.