JP2000296225A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance expectation and fun by showing a special character or the like when a game changes to a pre-winning state with a predetermined number of figures during a display game of the same variation in a case wherein a pre-winning state has not been reached when a predetermined number of figures stop. SOLUTION: A display section 12 comprises a left drum display section 12a, a middle drum display section 12b, and a right drum display section 12c, and a pre-winning state and a non-pre-winning state are generated in a display state within a predetermined time from a variation display game start. A special character such as a goddess is entered when a pre-winning state is realized with the rotation of the middle drum display section 12b during a display game of the same variation in a case wherein the left drum display section 12a and the middle drum display section 12b stop to show a non-prewinning state. This is applied to a case wherein the left drum display section 12a rotates to show a pre-winning state. Thereby interest can be enhanced.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that changes to a reach state or a big hit state when a predetermined number of symbols such as numbers and pictures are aligned.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In conventional gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines, various types of numbers, symbols, patterns or pictures are displayed on a variable display such as a drum or a display arranged at a substantially central portion of the gaming board. A variety of symbols are variably displayed, and a case where the same symbols are stopped together, such as “7, 7, 7”, which is three identical numbers, is regarded as a big hit. Then, when the big hit occurs, the gaming machine changes to a state advantageous to the player. For example, in the case of a pachinko machine, a large winning opening is opened to make it easier for game balls to win, and in the case of a slot machine, a game is given by giving a player a right to play a predetermined bonus game. The coin is ready to come out.

[0003] The purpose of a game machine for a player to perform such a variable display is to put out a large number of game balls and game coins in the above-mentioned big hit state. In the above, the player can enjoy the transition and the thrill of the game by following the change of the symbol from the time when the fluctuation indicator fluctuates to the time when it stops. In particular, a player always desires to quickly reach a reach state during a game, and when this state is reached, the chest is expanded in expectation that a big hit will occur.

[0004]

However, in such a conventional gaming machine, when the reach state or the big hit state does not occur, the lost state is changed to the reach state or the big hit state again in the same variable display game. Nevertheless, the expectation for the variable display game is suddenly reduced, and the player's interest is shifted to the next variable display game.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and provides a gaming machine that amplifies and stimulates a player's expectation of a variable display game more than before, thereby improving entertainment. The purpose is to do.

[0006]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a gaming machine is changed to a reach state by changing a predetermined number of symbols such as figures and pictures. In the gaming machine, the symbol display control means for controlling the display of the symbol, and when entering the reach state from the non-reach state, character appearance means for appearing a special character and the like, the symbol display control means, After the symbols have stopped for a predetermined number and have not reached the reach state, the symbols are changed to the reach state by aligning the symbols by a predetermined number during the same variable display game, and the character appearance means includes: When the display control means changes to the reach state, the special character or the like appears.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine in which a symbol such as a fluctuating number or a picture is arranged in a predetermined number to change into a big hit state. Means, when shifting from the losing state to the big hit state, comprises a character appearance means for causing a special character or the like to appear, the symbol display control means, after the symbol is stopped and the losing state, the same In the variable display game, the symbols are changed to a big hit state by aligning the symbols by a predetermined number, and the character appearance means causes the special character or the like to appear when the symbol display control means changes to the big hit state. It is characterized by.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the gaming machine of the present invention enters a reach state when a predetermined number of symbols such as fluctuating figures and pictures are arranged, and changes to a big hit state when the last symbol is also arranged. In the gaming machine, symbol display control means for controlling the display of the symbols, first character appearance means for causing a special character or the like to appear when shifting from the non-reach state to the reach state, and shifting from the loss state to the big hit state At this time, the game device further comprises a second character appearance device for causing a special character or the like to appear, and the symbol display control device performs the same variable display game after the symbol has stopped by a predetermined number and has not reached the reach state. The symbols are aligned by a predetermined number to change to the reach state, and after the symbols are stopped and lost, during the same variable display game The symbol by aligned a predetermined number is changed to the jackpot state, the first character appears means, when said symbol display control means is varied to reach state, to appear and the special character, the second
The character appearance means causes the special character or the like to appear when the symbol display control means changes to a big hit state.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. A pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example of the gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 1 is an external view showing a configuration of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a holding frame 2, and a game board 3 is fitted in an upper portion of the front of the holding frame 2. In addition, a supply tray 4 for supplying pachinko balls and a receiving tray 5 for storing payout balls are arranged at a lower position on the front surface of the holding frame 2.

Further, a firing device 6 for firing a pachinko ball is disposed on the right side of the receiving tray 5. Launching device 6
Is provided with an operation dial 7.
By rotating more than a predetermined amount, pachinko balls are continuously fired.

A variable winning device 8 is provided at a lower portion of the game board 3 so as to intermittently open a predetermined number of times in a predetermined case (for example, when three identical numbers are arranged). It is configured.

At the center of the game board 3, there is provided a display device 9 for displaying a variable display game. This display device 9
The first specific winning opening 10 is arranged on both sides of the game. In addition, below the display device 9, the second specific winning opening 1
1 is provided. The first specific winning opening 10 and the second
When a pachinko ball wins in the specific winning opening 11, a variable display game, which will be described in detail below, starts, and the transition of the variable display game is displayed on the display device 9.

FIG. 2 is an external view showing the configuration of the display device 9 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present invention.

The display device 9 includes a display unit 12 having a color liquid crystal display and the like, and a winning ball display unit 13 for displaying the number of pachinko balls won in the first specific winning opening 10 and the second specific winning opening 11. ing.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a basic connection of a control circuit and a display device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled by a central control unit 14 including a CPU.
A ROM 14a for storing a control program and image data to be displayed on the display unit 12 and a plurality of flag areas necessary for control, and an RA for temporarily storing data and the like.
M14b and the like.

The central control unit 14 is connected to a display unit 12 via a driver 15 and a frame memory 16 for outputting image data to the display unit 12.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present invention will be described.

When the player rotates the operation dial by a predetermined amount, a pachinko ball is fired from the launching device, and when the pachinko ball wins the first specified winning opening 10 or the second specified winning opening 11, the central control unit 14 is activated. Starts a floating display game,
The display game is displayed on the display unit 12.

Hereinafter, for the sake of simplifying the description, a variable display game in which a big hit occurs by rotating three drums and aligning the same three numbers in a row will be described as an example. However, recently, in addition to predetermined numbers and patterns, various display images are simultaneously displayed, and a variable display game that gives more stimulation to the player has appeared. However, the present invention can be applied to such a game. It is possible. In addition, a variation display game in which three drums rotate is taken as an example,
However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, various patterns can be considered, such as one in which the playing cards rotate and the symbols sequentially change.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the display unit 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The display unit 12 is configured to display a rotating drum which is divided into three vertical parts and each of which is given a number from 0 to 9 in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. , From top to bottom in the figure). Further, in this figure, reference numerals are assigned to the left drum display section 12a, the middle drum display section 12b, and the right drum display section 12c in order from the left, but other drawings showing the display section 12 are provided to the extent that no doubt arises. In some cases, these symbols are not given.

5 (A) to 5 (D) in FIG.
Is a schematic diagram showing the display unit 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and shows a time series from the start of the variable display game to the stop of the rotating drum after a predetermined time has elapsed.

In FIG. 5A, the three rotating drums rotate from the top to the bottom of the figure, and are rotating at such a high speed that the player cannot distinguish them immediately after the start of the variable display game. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the central control unit 14
Is a left drum display section 12a (see FIG. 5B), a middle drum display section 12b (see FIG. 5C), and finally a right drum display section 12c (see FIG. 5D). , The rotation speed is gradually reduced, and finally the rotation of all the drums is stopped, so that the numbers are displayed in a line in the central horizontal line.
In this case, the aligned numbers are “725”, and three identical numbers are not aligned in a horizontal line without reaching the reach state, and thus, a so-called complete loss state.

6 (A) to 6 (F) in FIG.
Is a schematic diagram showing the display unit 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and shows a time series from the start of the variable display game to the stop of the rotating drum after a predetermined time has elapsed.

FIGS. 6 (A) to 6 (C) follow exactly the same course as FIGS. 5 (A) to 5 (C) in FIG. The non-reach state in which the left drum display unit 12a and the middle drum display unit 12b are stopped and their numbers are not aligned (see FIG. 6C)
From the same fluctuation display game, the middle drum display unit 1
2b rotates (see FIG. 6D), and the left drum display unit 12
It becomes the same number “7” as “a” and the reach state (FIG. 6 (E))
Reference). However, not only the middle drum display section 12b but also the left drum display section 12a may be rotated to reach the reach state. Further, FIG. 6F shows that the right drum display unit 12c is stopped from the reach state of FIG. 6E and the number becomes “7”, and all the numbers are aligned and a big hit state is shown. . Note that when a special character (for example, a goddess or Mito Komon-sama) appears during the transition from the non-reach state to the reach state, the player can be further excited.

FIGS. 7A to 7F in FIG.
Is a schematic diagram showing the display unit 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and shows a time series from the start of the variable display game to the stop of the rotating drum after a predetermined time has elapsed.

FIGS. 7 (A) to 7 (D) follow exactly the same course as FIGS. 5 (A) to 5 (D) in FIG. FIG. 7 shows that the left drum display unit 12a, the middle drum display unit 12b, and the right drum display unit 12c are stopped and their numbers are not aligned.
From the loss state of (D), during the same fluctuation display game, the middle drum display section 12b and the right drum display section 12c are further rotated to become the same number "7" as the left drum display section 12a, and the big hit state (FIG. 7 (F)). However, even if not only the middle drum display section 12b and the right drum display section 12c but also the left drum display section 12a rotate all at once, or only the misaligned drum display sections rotate and become a big hit state Good. In addition, when a special character (for example, a goddess or Mito Komon-sama) appears in the transition from the losing state to the big hit state, the player can be further excited.

[0031]

As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention can be used even when it does not reach the reach state or the big hit state.
Since the transition from the losing state to the reach state or the big hit state is performed during the same variable display game, it is possible to amplify and stimulate the player's expectation of the variable display game.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view showing a configuration of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external view showing a configuration of a display device 9 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a basic connection of a control circuit and a stereoscopic display device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a display unit 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a display unit 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a display unit 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a display unit 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko gaming machine 3 Game board 8 Variable winning device 9 Display device 10 1st specific winning opening 11 2nd specific winning opening 12 Display unit 12a Left drum display unit 12b Middle drum display unit 12c Right drum display unit 14 Central control unit 14a ROM 14b RAM 15 driver 16 frame memory

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine that changes to a reach state when a predetermined number of symbols such as fluctuating numbers and pictures are arranged,
A symbol display control unit that controls the display of the symbol, and a character appearance unit that causes a special character or the like to appear when shifting from the non-reach state to the reach state,
The symbol display control means, after the symbol has stopped by a predetermined number and has not reached the reach state, in the same variable display game, aligns the symbol by a predetermined number to change to the reach state, the character A gaming machine, wherein the appearance means causes the special character or the like to appear when the symbol display control means changes to a reach state. 2. A gaming machine which changes into a big hit state when a predetermined number of symbols such as figures and pictures are prepared.
A symbol display control means for controlling the display of the symbol, and a character appearance means for causing a special character or the like to appear when shifting from the losing state to the big hit state, wherein the symbol display control means stops the symbol After the game is lost, the symbols are aligned in a predetermined number during the same variable display game to change to the big hit state, and the character appearance unit changes the symbol display control unit to the big hit state. A gaming machine characterized by causing the special character or the like to appear. 3. A gaming machine in which a reach state is established when a predetermined number of symbols such as fluctuating figures and pictures are arranged, and a big hit state is established when the last symbol is also arranged.
A symbol display control means for controlling the display of the symbol, a first character appearance means for displaying a special character when shifting from the non-reach state to the reach state, and a special character when shifting from the loss state to the big hit state. And a second character appearance means for causing a character or the like to appear, wherein the symbol display control means stops the symbol by a predetermined number and does not enter the reach state, and then displays the symbol in the same variable display game. Along with changing to the reach state by aligning a predetermined number, and after the symbols are stopped and lost, the symbols are aligned in the same variable display game by a predetermined number to change to the big hit state, The first character appearance means causes the special character or the like to appear when the symbol display control means changes to a reach state, and the second character appearance means Yarakuta appearance means, if the symbol display control means is changed to the jackpot state, the gaming machine according to claim, thereby appearing and the special characters.