JP4510401B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with reach appearance means, action display means, privilege grant means, and probability setting means.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, an example in which the probability of reaching is set low is disclosed as a technique for increasing the number of variable displays that can be performed per unit time after the probability has changed without reducing game play (for example, Patent Document 1). See).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2001-212316 A (page 1-3, FIG. 1)
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, on the premise that there are multiple forms of reach (eg, normal reach, super reach, premium reach, etc.), in order to increase the number of variable displays per unit time, some reach (eg, normal reach) As for the, the variable display was ended as early as the variable display that did not even reach reach. In this case, the loss pattern including the reach pattern is displayed on the screen, and the display of the variation ends early despite the fact that the player has reached the reach, compared to other reach cases. There is a sense of discomfort.
The present invention has been made in view of such points, and after increasing the number of fluctuations per unit time after the probability fluctuation (within the period during which the second privilege is granted), It is an object to provide a gaming machine that can eliminate a sense of incongruity.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problem 1]
As schematically shown in FIG. 1, means 1 for solving the problem includes reach appearance means 3 for causing one reach among a plurality of reach to appear during variable display, and reach action based on the reach that has appeared. Action display means 5 for displaying, bonus granting means 1 that can grant the first bonus A by jackpot game and second bonus B other than the jackpot game, and part or all of the period for granting the second bonus B Is a gaming machine provided with probability setting means 2 for setting the probability of realizing the jackpot game higher than other periods,
When the probability is set high by the probability setting means 2 and when a specific reach is selected from the plurality of reach, the symbol to be stopped first and the symbol to be stopped second And a symbol display means 7 for displaying a combination in a non-reachable combination.
[0006]
The terms described in the means 1 are interpreted as follows. The same interpretation applies to terms used in the claims and the detailed description of the invention.
(1) “Reach” is a state that tends to be a “big hit” than the normal state, and stopped at a symbol that partially matches the “big hit” symbol, except for the remaining fluctuation display that is still fluctuating. Means state. As described above, the reach includes forms such as normal reach, super reach, and premium reach.
(2) “Stop” includes not only complete stop but also temporary stop. In addition, the “stop” state includes not only the case of being stationary, but also the case of moving in an arbitrary distance range in an arbitrary direction around the reference position.
(3) “First privilege” and “second privilege” both mean means for providing a gaming state advantageous to the player. In this specification, “first privilege” and “second privilege” Apply for different means. Therefore, the “first privilege” corresponds to a jackpot game, and the “second privilege” includes, for example, setting or changing the probability of giving a privilege to a player (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”), setting the number of probability variations, Changes, shortening of the variable display period (hereinafter referred to as “shortening time”), setting or changing the number of time reductions, and opening / closing of movable pieces (lids, blades, wing pieces, etc.) provided in the winning device or winning opening Is applicable. When the term “privilege” is simply used, it means one or both of “first privilege” and “second privilege”.
[0007]
According to the above-described means 1, when a specific reach such as normal reach is selected, the symbol display means 7 displays the symbol to be stopped first and the symbol to be stopped second in a combination that does not reach. Displayed in part 8. At this time, the display unit 8 has a symbol to be stopped first (hereinafter referred to as “first stop symbol”) and a symbol to be stopped second (hereinafter referred to as “second stop symbol”). Instead of a symbol, it is displayed as a lost symbol (that is, a winning symbol other than the winning symbol). From the player's point of view, even if the reach is not reached, it appears that the losing symbol is displayed, so there is no sense of incompatibility compared to other reach cases. In addition, since the design does not reach even reach, the variable display can be terminated early. Therefore, the number of fluctuations that can be performed per unit time as in the conventional case can be increased.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problem 2]
Means 2 for solving the problem is the gaming machine described in means 1,
When the probability setting means 2 includes the reach symbol display means 4 for displaying the symbol that is forcibly stopped first and the symbol that is stopped second in a combination that reaches the reach when the probability is set high. ,
The symbol display means 7 displays a combination that does not result in reach by using the symbol that is stopped first and the symbol that is stopped secondly without using the reach symbol display means 4.
[0009]
According to the above-described means 2, the symbol display means 7 eliminates the change of the display symbol by the reach symbol display means 4, and displays the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol as they are in a combination that does not result in reach. On the screen at this time, the symbol to be stopped first and the symbol to be stopped second are not the reach symbol, but the lose symbol is displayed. From the viewpoint of the player, compared to the other reach There is no sense of incongruity.
[0010]
[Means 3 for Solving the Problems]
Means 3 for solving the problem is the gaming machine described in means 1,
A storage unit 6 is provided for storing a design for reach and a design for lose,
The symbol display means 7 displays a combination that does not result in reach using the symbol for loss stored in the storage unit 6.
[0011]
According to the means 3 described above, the symbol display means 7 displays a combination that does not forcibly reach using the symbol for losing. Since the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol do not become reach symbols on the screen and the lose symbol is displayed, the player does not feel uncomfortable as compared to other reach cases.
[0012]
[Means 4 for Solving the Problems]
Means 4 for solving the problem is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The symbol display means 7 changes the variation pattern related to the specific reach to the variation pattern related to the lost symbol, and displays it in a combination that does not result in reach.
[0013]
According to the means 4 described above, the symbol display means 7 forcibly changes to the variation pattern related to the lost symbol and displays it in a combination that does not result in reach. Since the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol do not become reach symbols on the screen and the lose symbol is displayed, the player does not feel uncomfortable as compared to other reach cases.
[0014]
[Means 5 for Solving the Problems]
Means 5 for solving the problem is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The symbol display means 7 displays a variation pattern related to a specific reach in a combination that does not cause reach by making the symbol that is forcibly stopped first and the symbol that is stopped secondly differently.
[0015]
According to the means 5 described above, the symbol display means 7 forcibly changes the one or both of the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol to another symbol, thereby forcing the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol. Display different combinations that will not reach you. Since the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol do not become reach symbols on the screen and the lose symbol is displayed, the player does not feel uncomfortable as compared to other reach cases.
[0016]
[Means for Solving the Problems 6]
Means 6 for solving the problem is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The symbol display means 7 changes the stop order of the variation pattern related to a specific reach, and displays the symbol to be stopped first and the symbol to be stopped second in a combination that does not reach.
[0017]
According to the means 6 described above, the symbol display means 7 displays in a combination that does not reach by changing the symbol stop order. Since the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol do not become the reach symbols when the second stop symbol is displayed on the screen, the player does not feel uncomfortable as compared with other reaches.
[0018]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. This embodiment is an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine that is one of gaming machines, and will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0019]
First, the external appearance of the card unit 10 and the pachinko machine 12 is shown in FIG. The card unit 10 can input and output balance information, valuable value information, etc. recorded on a recording medium (for example, a magnetic card, an IC card, etc.), and the amount desired by the player within the range of the balance information described above. The number of pachinko balls corresponding to the number can be lent out. The specific configuration, operation, and the like of the card unit 10 are the same as well-known configurations, so illustration and description are omitted.
[0020]
The front side of the pachinko machine 12 is covered with a cover body 14 including transparent bodies 16 and 40 that can be seen through on the inside. The cover body 14 is formed of a translucent (or transparent or opaque) member. The transparent bodies 16 and 40 are each formed of a transparent (or translucent) member, and the game board 56 (specifically, a game area or the like) can be seen through the transparent body 16, and the liquid crystal display 22 can be seen through the transparent body 40. The liquid crystal display 22 corresponds to the display unit 8. The game board 56 has a starter that has a pair of movable pieces 50 (so-called tulips) that are opened and closed by driving a solenoid 48, as will be described later, and an accessory device 18 equipped with holding indicators 20, 54, a liquid crystal display 22, and the like. A mouth 24, a gate 26 provided with a gate sensor 28 that detects the passage of a pachinko ball, a big winning opening 30 that opens and closes in the case of a big hit game, and other general winning openings, windmills, obstacle nails and the like are appropriately arranged. The pair of movable pieces 50 are configured such that a pachinko ball can be won in the start port 24 even in a closed state. The start port 24 includes a start port sensor 52 that detects a winning pachinko ball.
[0021]
In addition, handle 32 for firing pachinko balls, speaker 46 for sounding sound (for example, voice, music, sound effects, etc.), ball lending button 44 for instructing ball lending, pachinko game is terminated and payment is instructed A settlement button 42, a return button 36 for instructing the return of a card (a recording medium such as an IC card or a magnetic card), and the like. Among these elements, the handle 32 includes a touch sensor 34 that detects whether or not the player is in contact.
[0022]
Next, a connection example of a board or a device configured to realize a pachinko game by the pachinko machine 12 will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, when simply “connecting”, it means that it is electrically connected unless otherwise specified.
[0023]
A main control board 110 mainly composed of a CPU (processor) 112 is a ROM 114 storing a game control program, certain data, etc., a random number, a holding number (special holding number, ordinary holding number), a temporary value such as an upper limit value, etc. RAM 116 capable of storing the target data, an input / output processing circuit, a communication control circuit, or the like. The CPU 112 executes a game control program stored in the ROM 114 to realize a pachinko game. The game control program includes a program that realizes procedures such as a start port process, a privilege setting process, and a variable display process, which will be described later. Other components are the same as those in the well-known technology, and thus illustration and description thereof are omitted.
[0024]
The main control board 110 also includes a payout control board 102 that receives signals from the drive sensor 58, the counting sensor 60, and the like to drive and control the payout motor M4, an external terminal board 106 that can transmit a signal to an external device, A sub-control board 120 for controlling display and sound production, a relay terminal board 122 for relaying signals, and the like are connected. External devices include a hall computer provided in the game hall, an island computer provided in the island facility, other game machines (eg, pachinko machines, slot machines, etc.), and mobile terminal devices (eg, mobile phones, portable personal computers, etc.) ). The signal transmitted to the external device includes game information such as jackpot, symbol confirmation, probability change, and the like.
[0025]
The payout control board 102 is connected to the firing control board 100 for driving and controlling the firing motor M2 by receiving a signal from the touch sensor 34 provided on the handle for controlling the firing of the pachinko ball, the card unit 10 and the like. The interface board 104 (denoted as “I / F board” in FIG. 3) for controlling data transmission / reception is connected. The launch control board 100, the interface board 104, and the like are configured with a CPU as the center, like the main control board 110.
[0026]
As the motors M2 and M4, for example, pulse motors (preferably those capable of forward and reverse rotation) are used, but servo motors or the like may be used. The drive sensor 58 monitors the drive state of the payout device and the like that pays out the motor M4 and the pachinko ball. The counting sensor 60 counts the number of pachinko balls actually paid out. The card unit 10 provided in the pachinko machine can input / output balance information and valuable value information recorded on a recording medium (for example, a magnetic card, an IC card, a portable terminal device, etc.), and the range indicated by the balance information The number of pachinko balls corresponding to the amount desired by the player can be lent out. The specific configuration, operation, and the like of the card unit 10 are the same as well-known configurations, so illustration and description are omitted.
[0027]
The sub-control board 120 is connected to a symbol control board 130 described later, a speaker 46, a holding display 20, a decorative light emitter, and the like. The sub-control board 120 receives various commands transmitted from the main control board 110, displays a symbol or the like on the liquid crystal display 22 through the symbol control board 130, produces a sound from the speaker 46, The display of 20 is controlled.
[0028]
The symbol control board 130 is mainly composed of the CPU 132, a ROM 134 for storing a display control program and necessary data, a RAM 136 for storing temporary data such as received data, additional privilege information, privilege flag, symbol table, and the like. Character generator that is stored in advance and is generated upon receipt of a display command, etc., VDP (Video Display Processor) that receives a display command transmitted from the sub-control board 120 and displays a design on the liquid crystal display 22, or input / output A processing circuit and a communication control circuit are provided. The ROM 134, the RAM 136, and the like correspond to the storage unit 6.
The VDP preferably has a palette RAM or the like and can control display / non-display independently by two or more layers. The VDP reads the design data generated by the character generator in accordance with the display information included in the command, performs image editing such as color specification and sprite processing, develops the design data in the VRAM and palette RAM, and finally the video. Signals, synchronization signals, etc. are output to the liquid crystal display 22. With the sprite function realized by executing sprite processing, display of symbols (special symbols, normal symbols, background symbols, etc.) and display of fluctuations can be easily realized.
[0029]
The relay terminal board 122 is connected to devices (for example, the start port sensor 52, the gate sensor 28, the solenoid 48, etc.) that are provided at a position apart from the main control board 110. By controlling the operation of the solenoid 48, the pair of movable pieces 50 can be opened and closed by reciprocating in the arrow direction.
Note that the drive sensor 58, the counting sensor 60, the start port sensor 52, the gate sensor 28 and the like described above include a contact type sensor (for example, a reed switch, a micro switch, a pressure sensor), or a non-contact type sensor (for example, a proximity sensor, Either an optical sensor or an infrared sensor is used.
[0030]
Here, FIG. 4 shows an example of the symbol table stored in the ROM 134 (or the RAM 136) provided in the symbol control board 130. In this example, the number symbols “0” to “9” are used to enclose each symbol pattern (that is, the symbol to be stopped) at the time of the fluctuation stop with a one-dot chain line. The symbol pattern is composed of, for example, a combination of [left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol], and is assumed to be stopped in the order of left symbol → right symbol → middle symbol in normal variation display. That is, the first stop symbol to be stopped first is an example of the left symbol, and the second stop symbol to be stopped second is an example of the right symbol.
The symbol table T2 is an example in which a reach symbol having the same semantic content is set for the left symbol and the right symbol, for example, and the symbol pattern [000], [010], [020],. 989], [999] and the like. The winning symbol often includes a reach symbol, and the symbol table T2 includes a winning symbol (for example, symbol patterns [000], [111],... [999], etc.). The symbol table T4 is an example in which a lost symbol meaning a symbol other than the winning symbol is set. The symbol pattern [001], [002], [003],..., [996], [997], [997] 998].
[0031]
A procedure for realizing the present invention in the pachinko machine configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 show the procedure of the start port process for realizing the pachinko ball winning determination to the start port 24, FIG. 7 shows the procedure of the privilege setting process for setting the start of the additional privilege, FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the change display process for realizing change display and the like on the liquid crystal display 22. Among these procedures, for example, the start port process is realized by the main control board 110, and the privilege setting process and the change display process are realized by the symbol control board 130. 5 and 6 showing the procedure of the start port process are continued through the connectors J2 and J4, and the processes of FIGS. 8 and 9 showing the procedure of the variation display process are continued through the connectors J6, J8 and J10.
6 corresponds to the privilege granting means 1, step S28 in FIG. 6 corresponds to the probability setting means 2, and step S64 in FIG. 8 corresponds to the reach appearance means 3 and the action display means 5. 8 corresponds to the reach symbol display means 4, and step S 84 in FIG. 9 corresponds to the symbol display means 7.
[0032]
In FIG. 5 relating to the start port process, first, it is determined whether or not a pachinko ball has won the start port 24 [step S10]. For example, if there is a detection signal from the start port sensor 52 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, it is determined that a prize has been won (YES), and if there is no detection signal, it is determined that no prize has been won (NO). If the pachinko ball wins at the start port 24 (YES), various random numbers are read corresponding to each win and stored (stored) in the result table or the like according to the winning determination [step S12]. Since there may be a time lag between winning the start opening 24 and starting the variable display, if it is a big hit, it is stored in the big hit table, and if lost, it is stored in the lost table.
[0033]
As the random number read in step S12, one or both of a software random number using a counter or the like and a hardware random number using an oscillator or the like is used. For example, a winning determination random number RA used for determining whether or not a big hit, a stopped symbol random number RB used for specifying a winning symbol to be confirmed and displayed after the variation display is stopped, a symbol display used for identifying a variation display pattern, etc. For example, the random number RC is used.
[0034]
When the various random numbers have been read, the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning at the start port 24 is paid out [Step S14], the number of holdings is increased with the current winning, and the addition result is displayed on the holding display 54. [Step S16]. Then, when the number of holdings in step S14 has been increased, or when a pachinko ball has not won the start opening 24 in step S10 (NO), it is determined whether or not the change is impossible or the number of holdings is 0 or less. Determine [Step S18]. That is, when the current gaming state is being displayed in a variable manner or when a big hit game is being played, it is determined that it cannot be changed. If the number of holds is 0 or less, all the variable displays related to the hold have already been finished.
[0035]
If it is time when the variable display is possible and the number of holdings is 1 or more (NO in step S18), the number of holdings is reduced and the subtraction result is displayed on the holding display 54 [step S20]. Then, a change information command including a change display pattern, a design display random number RC, and the like is transmitted to the sub-control board 120 and the like [step S22]. The symbol control board 130 that has received the fluctuation information command displays the designated fluctuation display on the liquid crystal display 22.
[0036]
A predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) is required to finish the variable display started by the execution of step S22. Therefore, it is necessary to wait for execution of steps S24 to S32 in FIG. Then, after the variable display is finished, the process shifts to FIG. 6 to determine whether or not the result of the lottery performed this time is a big hit [step S24].
[0037]
If the lottery result is a jackpot (YES), a jackpot process is executed to provide the player with an opportunity to achieve a jackpot game corresponding to the first privilege A and obtain a prize ball [step S32], and the start-up process ends. . If the random numbers already executed in step S32 are deleted from the result table, the necessary storage capacity can be reduced. The contents of the jackpot process can be arbitrarily defined according to the model, date and time of the pachinko machine 12. For example, a maximum of 16 rounds can be continued. In each round, the grand prize opening 30 is opened for a required period (10 winnings or 30 seconds have passed), or pachinko balls that have won the grand prize opening 30 etc. The prize balls are paid out according to the number. Since the specific procedure of the jackpot processing is well known, its description and illustration are omitted. Then, the pachinko game is continued by repeating the start port process described above.
[0038]
The lottery is performed not only on whether or not the game is a big hit, but also on additional benefits that are granted (realized) at a different timing from the big hit game. The additional privilege corresponding to the second privilege B includes, for example, “time reduction” for shortening the period for performing the variable display, “probability variation” for changing the winning probability of the lottery with random numbers, and time reduction and probability variation almost simultaneously (or timing) “Shortening” in which both of them are performed by shifting, extension of the opening time of a winning device (or an accessory device) such as the starting port 24, the big winning port 30, and the like.
If the winning lottery is won (YES in step S24) and the additional bonus lottery is also won (YES in step S26), the contents of the additional privilege (types such as short time and probability fluctuation, The number of times, the period, the start time, etc. for realizing the time reduction and the probability variation are set [step S28], and a command including the contents of the set additional privilege is transmitted to the sub-control board 120 [step S30]. On the other hand, when it is lost in the lottery for additional benefits (NO in step S26), the jackpot processing is executed as it is to realize only the jackpot game [step S32].
[0039]
On the other hand, when it is impossible to change in step S18 of FIG. 5 or the number of holdings is 0 or less (YES), or when the lottery result is lost in step S24 (NO), the start port process is performed at each time point. Finish. Then, the pachinko game is continued by repeating the start port process described above.
[0040]
In the privilege setting process shown in FIG. 7, when a command transmitted from the main control board 110 via the sub-control board 120 is received (YES in step S40), and information for starting an additional privilege is included in the received command ( In step S42, YES), the following processing is performed. That is, the contents of the additional privilege included in the command are set in the RAM 136 or the like [Step S44], and the setting contents are notified as necessary [Step S46]. The content set in step S44 corresponds to the type of additional privilege (for example, time reduction, probability variation, etc.), the quantity that realizes the additional privilege (hereinafter simply referred to as “privilege quantity”), and the like. The unit of the privilege quantity corresponds to, for example, the number of times or the period (hours, minutes, seconds, etc.). Moreover, the form of the notification performed in step S46 can be arbitrarily set according to the type and date of the pachinko machine 12. For example, any of the forms displayed on the liquid crystal displays 22, 38, the form equivalent to the display by sound (especially sound) from the speaker 46, the form of lighting / flashing the decorative light emitter, etc. The form which combined one form or two or more arbitrarily corresponds. For example, the player's recognition rate increases if two or more forms are performed almost simultaneously, for example, by combining the display on the liquid crystal displays 22 and 38 and the sound emitted from the speaker 46.
[0041]
And when the additional privilege to start is a probability change (step S) 48 YES), set the winning probability to a high probability state [Step S 50 ], The privilege setting process is completed. On the other hand, when the additional privilege lottery is not won in step S42 and it does not start (NO) and when the additional privilege is ended (YES in step S52), the winning probability is set to a low probability state. [Step S54], the privilege setting process is completed. On the other hand, when the command has not yet been received in step S40 (NO), the privilege setting process is finished without performing anything.
[0042]
In FIG. 8 relating to the variable display process, first, a command transmitted from the main control board 110 via the sub control board 120 is received (YES in step S60), and when the received command includes information reaching reach (step S60). The following process is performed. That is, after selecting the first table in which the variation pattern including the reach symbol is set [step S64], it is determined whether or not the current winning probability is in a high probability state [step S66]. Specifically, the determination is made based on the probability state set in steps S50 and S54 of FIG. The first table selected in step S64 is stored in the ROM 134 (or RAM 136 or the like), and includes a high probability table and a low probability table. A plurality of variation patterns are set in the high probability table and the low probability table, respectively, so that variation display according to the probability state can be performed.
[0043]
If the current probability state is a high probability state (YES), a table for high probability is selected [Step S68], and a reach symbol is forcibly set [Step S70]. For example, after the second stop symbol or the like is evacuated, the first stop symbol is copied to the second stop symbol. If it carries out like this, a 1st stop symbol and a 2nd stop symbol will become the same symbol, and will become a reach symbol. Then, the variation pattern for the present variation display is determined from the high probability table selected in step S68 [step S72], and the flow proceeds to FIG.
[0044]
In FIG. 9, when a specific reach (for example, normal reach) is included in the fluctuation display performed this time (YES in step S82), a combination of symbols that do not reach the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol is set [step S84] After realizing the current variation display on the liquid crystal display 22 [step S86], the variation display processing is finished. Here, an example (in this example, forms from (1) to (5)) for setting a combination of symbols that does not reach in step S84 is shown below.
[0045]
{Circle around (1)} The combination of symbols set in step S70 is discarded, and the second stopped symbols etc. that have been saved are restored. Although a table for high probability is selected in step S68, even if a variation pattern is selected from the table, reach is not always reached in the middle of variation display. If the forced setting is discarded and the original symbol is displayed in a variable manner, it becomes possible to obtain a combination of symbols that does not reach the target.
[0046]
(2) A stop symbol is selected from the symbol table T4 among the symbol tables T2 and T4 shown in FIG. Since the stop symbol set in the symbol table T4 does not include the reach symbol, it is possible to make a combination of symbols that do not become reach.
[0047]
(3) In step S72, the variation pattern is determined from the high probability table. However, the variation pattern is changed to a variation pattern related to variation display that displays a lost symbol without reaching reach. If the change pattern is changed, the reach design is not included, and therefore it is possible to make a combination of symbols that do not become reach.
[0048]
(4) The stop symbol is specified by the stop symbol random number RB acquired in step S12 of FIG. Even when a part of the stop symbol, that is, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol constitute the reach symbol, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are made different. For example, one or both of the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol is exchanged with the third stop symbol (that is, the symbol to be stopped third) or the like. If it carries out like this, it will become the combination of the design which does not become reach by the 1st stop symbol after exchange, and the 2nd stop symbol. The third stop symbol or the like may be the third stop symbol or another stop symbol (a symbol stopped after the fourth or a symbol unrelated to the stop).
[0049]
(5) Although the variation pattern determined in step S72 is used, if the stop order is changed, there may be a combination of symbols that do not reach the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol. In this case, the stop order is changed. For example, it is usually stopped in the order of left symbol → right symbol → middle symbol, but other orders (specifically left symbol → middle symbol → right symbol order, right symbol → middle symbol → left symbol order, etc.) Stop at.
[0050]
Returning to FIG. 8, if the command received in step S62 does not include information reaching reach (NO), after selecting the second table in which the variation pattern not including the reach symbol is set [step S74], The variation pattern related to the current variation display is determined from the second table [step S76], and after moving to FIG. 9 to realize the variation display [step S86], the variation display processing is finished. The said 2nd table is memorize | stored in ROM134 (or RAM136 grade | etc.,) Similarly to the 1st table mentioned above, and the some fluctuation pattern is set.
[0051]
Returning to FIG. 8 again, when the current probability state is the low probability state in step S66 (NO), the low probability table is selected [step S78], and the current fluctuation display is changed from the low probability table. Such a fluctuation pattern is determined [step S80], and after moving to FIG. 9 to realize the fluctuation display [step S86], the fluctuation display process is finished.
[0052]
FIG. 10 shows an example in which each process shown in FIGS. 5 to 9 is executed to display a variable display on the liquid crystal display 22. In this example, if step S50 of FIG. 7 has already been performed and the current probability state is a high probability state, and the random numbers acquired in step S12 of FIG. Assume. That is, the winning determination random number RA corresponds to a loss (decision), the stop symbol random number RB corresponds to a loss symbol [767], and the symbol display random number RC corresponds to a normal reach (specific reach).
[0053]
First, when the pachinko ball wins the start opening 24, the variable display is started (steps S10 and S22 in FIG. 7 and step S86 in FIG. 9). A display example of the liquid crystal display 22 at this time is shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 10A, the left variation display C2 is started using the left symbol group 70, the middle variation display C4 is started using the middle symbol group 72, and the right variation display C6 is used using the right symbol group 74. Has started. The left symbol group 70, the middle symbol group 72, and the right symbol group 74 are all configured by numerical symbols from “0” to “9”, for example.
[0054]
After the fluctuation display is started, the display is performed according to the fluctuation pattern set in the fluctuation display processing of FIGS. That is, since the state is a high probability state in step S66 (YES), the variation pattern is determined from the table for high probability (step S72), but since it is a normal reach (YES in step S82 in FIG. 9), the pattern that does not become a reach. (S84). That is, the lost symbol [767] is changed to [776], and the display is changed so as to perform the variable display in the normal stop order. Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (B), the left variation display C2 is ended first, and the numerical symbol “7” of the left symbol 70a is displayed, and as shown in FIG. The change display C6 is terminated and the numerical symbol “6” of the right symbol 74a is displayed. The display is a combination of symbols in which the left symbol 70a as the first stop symbol and the right symbol 74a as the second stop symbol are not reachable. Therefore, the player can recognize that the player has lost in the current lottery when the right symbol 74a is displayed. Therefore, the variable display can be ended early, and the numerical symbol “7” of the middle symbol 72a can be displayed as shown in FIG.
[0055]
Note that when displaying the lost symbol [767] as it is, the stop order may be changed as left symbol → middle symbol → right symbol (step S84). In this case, after the number symbol “7” of the left symbol 70a is displayed first as shown in FIG. 10B, the right variation display C6 is ended secondly as shown in FIG. 10E. The numeric symbol “6” of the middle symbol 72a is displayed. The display is also a combination of symbols in which the left symbol 70a as the first stop symbol and the middle symbol 72a as the second stop symbol are not reachable. Therefore, the player can recognize that the game has been lost in the current lottery when the middle symbol 72a is displayed. Therefore, the change display can be ended early, and the numerical symbol “7” of the right symbol 74a can be displayed as shown in FIG.
[0056]
In general, the reach is displayed with the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol constituting a part of the winning symbol (otherwise also referred to as “big win symbol” or “winning symbol”), and the final stop symbol is displayed. In order to indicate a state in which the variable display continues with the possibility of forming a winning symbol, and when the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed in a state that cannot be part of the winning symbol The player can easily recognize that there is no possibility of winning in the variable display. This is the same even if the stop order of the symbols is different from the normal stop order, but if the stop order is changed only when a specific reach is selected, the player often feels uncomfortable. Therefore, it is desirable to make the stop order different in all the change displays including the stop order at the time of winning. At this time, if it is desired to generate reach, the display position of the second stop symbol and the display position of the third stop symbol are interchanged, so that the reach symbol can be configured as a result.
[0057]
According to the embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When a specific reach such as normal reach or the like is selected, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 in a combination that does not reach reach {symbol display means 7; FIG. See steps S84, S86 and FIG. When the second stop symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22, the player seems to have displayed the lose symbol without even reaching reach. Therefore, there is no sense of incongruity compared to other reach cases. In addition, since a symbol that even reach does not reach is displayed, the variable display can be ended early. Therefore, the variable display period can be shortened, and the number of changes that can be performed per unit time can be increased as in the prior art.
[0058]
(2) Even when the stop symbol is forcibly changed to the reach symbol and set (see step S70 in FIG. 8), when a specific reach is selected, the first stop symbol and the second stop before the change are selected. The symbol is displayed as it is {the symbol display means 7; see (1) in step S84 in FIG. 9}.
(3) The ROM 134 and the like store the reach symbol and the lose symbol in a table format, and when a specific reach is selected, the lose symbol is forcibly displayed {the symbol display means 7 ; See step 2 in step S84 in FIG. 9, step S86 and FIG. 10}.
(4) When a specific reach is selected, the change pattern is forcibly changed to the lost pattern and displayed {design display means 7; step S84 (3) in FIG. 9, step S86 and FIG. reference}.
(5) When a specific reach is selected, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are forcibly displayed differently {symbol display means 7; step S84 (4), step S86 in FIG. And see FIG.
(6) When a specific reach is selected, the change pattern stop order is displayed (design display means 7; see step S84 (5) in FIG. 9, step S86 and FIG. 10).
[0059]
In any of the above (2) to (6), the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol do not become reach symbols on the screen of the liquid crystal display 22. That is, when the second stop symbol is displayed, the player can recognize that the lottery has been lost, and there is no sense of incongruity compared to other reach cases. Therefore, the variable display period can be shortened, and the number of changes that can be performed per unit time can be increased as in the prior art.
[0060]
[Other Embodiments]
In the pachinko machine 12 (game machine) described above, the structure, shape, size, material, arrangement, operating conditions, and the like of other parts are not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the following embodiments can be implemented.
(1) In the embodiment described above, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 12. Instead of this form, it is a gaming machine other than a pachinko machine (for example, a slot machine, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball game machine, a video game machine, etc.), a reach appearance means 3, an action display means 5, a privilege giving means 1 Similarly, the present invention can be applied to a device provided with the probability setting means 2. Even in the other gaming machines, the player can recognize that the lottery has been lost when the second stop symbol is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the player's uncomfortable feeling while increasing the number of fluctuations that can be performed per unit time within the period in which the second privilege is given.
[0061]
(2) In the above embodiment, only the probability variation is applied as the second privilege B {step S26 in FIG. 4}. In addition to this form, another privilege that provides a gaming state advantageous to the player may be applied as the second privilege B. Such other benefits include aspects such as setting and changing time and number of times, setting and changing the number of probability fluctuations, opening and closing of lids and blades (or movable wing pieces) provided at the prize opening. Even for other benefits, when a specific reach is selected, the player can recognize that the lottery has been lost when the second stop symbol is displayed.
[0062]
(3) In the above embodiment, the privilege granting means 1 and the probability setting means 2 are configured by the main control board 110, and the reach appearance means 3, the reach symbol display means 4, the action display means 5, and the symbol display means 7 are symbol controlled. A substrate 130 was used. Instead of this form, at least one of these means may be constituted by another substrate (for example, the sub control substrate 120). Alternatively, all the means may be configured by the main control board 110, or all the means may be configured by the symbol control board 130. Even if it is such a structure, the effect similar to the said embodiment is acquired.
[0063]
(4) In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to almost the entire period during which probability fluctuation is performed as the second privilege B (see step S66 in FIG. 8). Instead of this form, the present invention may be applied to a part of the period during which the probability variation is performed. For example, it is a period in which probability variation is performed, and after winning in a lottery performed using a random number or the like on the symbol control board 130, a combination of symbols that cannot be reached when a specific reach is selected is configured. . Reach symbols are now displayed even when a specific reach is selected during probability fluctuation Na Since a case occurs, the player can enjoy the game while guessing which state the gaming machine is in.
[0064]
(5) In the above-described embodiment, normal reach is applied as the specific reach (step S82 in FIG. 9). Instead of (or in addition to) this form, other reach may be applied. Such other reach includes super reach and premium reach. However, since the player is likely to be confused when applied to many reaches, it is desirable to apply it when conditions such as a lottery performed using a random number or the like on the symbol control board 130 are satisfied. In this way, the player's willingness to play can be maintained.
[0065]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, it is possible to eliminate the player's uncomfortable feeling while increasing the number of fluctuations that can be performed per unit time within the period in which the second privilege is given.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing the outline of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing the appearance of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of various substrates and apparatuses.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a symbol table.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a start port process.
6 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a start port process following FIG.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a procedure for privilege setting processing;
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a procedure of variable display processing.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a procedure of variable display processing following FIG. 8;
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example of a liquid crystal display.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 privilege grant means
2 Probability setting means
3 Reach appearance means
4. Reach symbol display means
5 Action display means
6 storage unit
7 Symbol display means
8 Display section
A 1st privilege
B second privilege
12 Pachinko machines (game machines)
22, 38 Liquid crystal display (display unit)
110 Main control board (privilege grant means, probability setting means)
112,132 CPU
114, 134 ROM (storage unit)
116,136 RAM (storage unit)
120 Sub-control board
130 Symbol control board (reach appearance means, reach symbol display means, action display means, symbol display means)
C2 Left change display
C4 Medium fluctuation display
C6 Right change display
T2, T4 design table

Claims (1)

The symbols are displayed in a variable pattern on the display unit, and if the first stop symbol, the second stop symbol, and the third stop symbol that are stopped are winning symbol patterns, a big win game can be realized. In the configured gaming machine,
Reach appearance means for causing one reach among normal reach, super reach, and premium reach during the display of symbols on the display unit based on each of the determination results of jackpot or out of jackpot determination means ;
Action display means for displaying a reach action on the display unit based on the reach that the reach appearance means has appeared;
Based on the jackpot determination result of the jackpot determination means, a privilege granting means that can grant a first bonus by the jackpot game and a second bonus other than the jackpot game;
A part or all of the game period for granting the second privilege includes a probability setting means for setting a probability of realizing the jackpot game higher than other game periods ,
The reach appearance means is determined when the jackpot determination result of the jackpot determination means is out of place and the appearance of the normal reach is selected during the game in which the probability is set high by the probability setting means . Including a symbol display means for displaying a combination of symbols that do not reach,
The first bonus by the jackpot game granted by the bonus granting means is configured to control the bonus winning opening to be opened for a required period, and the second bonus other than the jackpot game is a symbol variable display period on the display unit. Any one of short-time control for shortening, probability variation control for changing the winning probability of lottery determination random number for determining whether to win or not, and variation control for substantially simultaneously performing the time-short control and the probability variation control Consists of one,
The symbol display means, for variation pattern according to the normal reach, as the third stop symbol the second stop symbol to stop the second and, said second stop the third stop symbol to stop the third by interchanging set for the symbol, forcibly varies the second stop symbols to be stopped on the first stop symbol and the second stop to a first gaming machine to be displayed in combination as not to reach.

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