JPH09701A - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Object] To provide a gaming machine in which a plurality of variable display means are provided separately and independently, which can increase expectations of a player for occurrence of a value-added state. [Structure] A plurality of variable display means 20, the same number of specific winning openings 13 respectively paired with them, and one variable winning opening means 30 for producing a value-added state advantageous to a player.
The display of the variable display means 20 paired with the specific winning opening 13 that has won is changed based on the winning of the plurality of specific winning openings 13, and the variable winning opening means when the display result is a predetermined combination. And a control unit 50 that operates 30.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention changes the contents displayed on a variable display means capable of displaying various patterns provided on the game board surface by winning a ball hit on the game board surface at a specific winning opening. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a value-added state advantageous to a player when the display result after the change becomes a predetermined combination.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine 1 of this type is provided with one variable display means 2 capable of displaying various patterns by pushing and one specific winning opening 3, and variably displayed by winning the specific winning opening 3. When the display content of the means 2 is changed and the changed display result becomes a predetermined combination, the variable winning a prize opening 4 causes a value-added state advantageous to the player.

[0003]

However, in such a conventional gaming machine, although various games have been devised by the operation of the variable display means, only one variable display means is provided. There was a limit to how many kinds of games you could play and to increase your interest.

Further, since the number of times the game is held is usually four, it is unfortunate as a player's psychology that the number of times the game is held does not increase even if the winning of a specific winning opening continues.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such conventional problems, and provides a game machine capable of increasing the number of times of game execution by the variable display means and capable of playing various kinds of games. It is intended to be provided.

[0006]

Means for achieving the object are as follows.

[0007] 1. The contents displayed on the variable display means (20) capable of displaying various patterns provided on the game board surface (12) are displayed by winning the ball hit on the game board surface (12) to the specific winning opening (13). In a gaming machine (10) that is changed and generates a value-added state that is advantageous to the player when the changed display result becomes a predetermined combination, a plurality of the variable display means (20) are provided, and the plurality of variable display means are provided. (20, 20 ...) The same number of the specific winning openings (13, 13 ...) Individually paired with each other, one variable winning opening means (30) for producing the value-added state, and the plurality of specifications. The display of the variable display means (20, 20 ...) which is paired with the winning specific winning opening (13, 13 ...) is changed based on the winning of the winning opening (13, 13 ...). The above is possible when the specified combination is achieved. Control unit for operating the winning opening means (30) (50) and is characterized by having a game machine (10).

2. In the plurality of variable display means (20, 20 ...) Of the plurality of variable display means (20, 20 ...), the control section (50) is a predetermined combination in which the combination of the pattern displays is a value-added state. 2. The gaming machine (10) according to claim 1, wherein, when the number of the predetermined combinations has occurred, the variable winning a prize mouth means (30) is set to operate so as to repeat the value-added state.

[0009]

When the ball hit on the game board surface (12) is detected to enter one of the plurality of specific winning openings (13, 13 ...), the control means (50) controls the game board surface (12). )
Of the plurality of variable display means (20, 20 ...) Provided above, the pattern is displayed on the variable display means (20, 20 ...) individually paired with the specific winning opening (13, 13 ...). Change the content. If the changed display result is a predetermined combination, the variable winning a prize mouth (3
0) is operated.

The variable winning a prize opening (30) is for opening and closing, and repeats an open state and a closed state for a predetermined time a predetermined number of times according to a command from the control means (50). Even if the open state has not elapsed for a predetermined time, the variable winning opening (30) will be in the closed state when a predetermined number of prizes are won.

When the variable display means (20, 20 ...) Is changing the display contents of the picture, or
As a result of the execution of one variable display means (20), when a value-added state is generated, another specific winning opening (13, 13)
When a ball wins one or more of (...), the control means (5
0) is a specific winning opening (13, 13) regardless of whether other variable display means (20, 20 ...) Are executed.
...) and variable display means (20, 20 ...) individually paired with
Change the display content of the pattern. Here, the patterns and game contents displayed by the variable display means (20, 20 ...) Can be different for each variable display means (20).

The display result of the plurality of variable display means (20, 20 ...) After the pattern change is the plurality of variable display means (20, 2).
0 ...) When a predetermined combination is obtained, the control means (50)
In response to the command from, the operation of the variable winning a prize mouth (30) is performed so as to repeat the generation of the value-added state for the number of the predetermined combinations.

In this way, the plurality of variable display means (2
0, 20 ...) are independently provided, the expectation of the player to generate a value-added state is greatly amplified, and each variable display means (20) has a different game content, which makes the gaming machine more interesting. Is what you can do.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

1 to 3 show an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, a gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a pachinko machine that launches a ball on a game board surface 12 by a player rotating a handle 11 and competes for winning the ball. .

In the pachinko machine exemplified as such a game machine 10, the display contents of the variable display means 20 are changed based on the winning of the specific winning opening 13 on the game board surface 12, and when the changed display result satisfies a predetermined condition. , The control means 5 so that various value-added states are generated by the value generating means (that is, the variable winning opening, which will be referred to as “variable winning opening” hereinafter) 30.
It is a model that operates according to the 0 program. The game machine according to the present invention can be applied to various game machines using balls as a game medium, in addition to a pachinko machine.

Three specific winning openings 13, 13, 13 are arranged in the approximate center of the game board surface 12, and above the three specific winning openings 3, three variable display means 2 capable of displaying various patterns as a central accessory.
0, 20, and 20 are arranged. Specific prize holes 13, 1
One variable winning opening 30 is arranged below 3,13. Although not shown in the figure, the appropriate place on the game board surface 12 is
There are many nails to hit the ball, various accessories, and various winning and outlet openings. The control means 50 (see FIG. 2) is attached inside the machine body such as the back side of the game board surface 12.
Further, on the lower side of the game board surface 12, there is provided a front plate 18 into which balls to be used in the game are put, and a lower plate 19 which stores balls overflowing from the front plate 18.

The three variable display means 20, 20, 20 are
The three specific winning openings 13, 13, 13 are individually paired. For example, the left variable display means 20 is paired with the left specific winning opening 13, the central variable display means 20 is paired with the central specific winning opening 13, and the right variable display means 20 is right. It forms a pair with the specific winning opening 13. Each variable display means 2
0, 20, and 20 are specific winning openings 13 and 1, which are paired with them.
Based on the winning of the prizes 3 and 13, a game in which a value-added state advantageous to the player can be generated is played. The variable display means 20, 20, 20 can display various combinations in addition to a predetermined combination of patterns that generate a value-added state.

More specifically, the variable display means 20, 2
Reference numerals 0 and 20 are color liquid crystal displays. Typical types thereof include STN (simple matrix) system and TFT (active matrix) system. Although the STN method is less expensive than the TFT method, the contrast is weak and it is difficult to see the image only from the front. On the other hand, in the TFT method, a sharp image can be obtained with little image bleeding, but it is expensive.

The variable display means 20, 2 in this embodiment.
Any method may be used for 0 and 20. The variable display means 20, 20, 20 is not limited to the color liquid crystal display, and not only a monochrome liquid crystal display but also a fluorescent display tube or a cathode ray tube (CR).
It may be configured using T) or the like.

The variable display means 20, 20, 2 as described above
The value 0 is set so that the display content and its change can be controlled by the control means 50 described later.

One variable winning opening 30 is arranged below the specific winning opening 13, 13, 13.
When there is a prize for 13 and the pictures are in a predetermined combination as a result of the operation of the variable display means 20, 20, 20, the opening / closing is repeated a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time. The variable winning opening 30 includes an attacker 31 that can be opened and closed, and a solenoid 32 (see FIG. 2) as a driving means thereof.

The variable winning opening 30 is a control means 50 described later.
Based on the value-added state generation signal from, for example, the attacker 31 opens for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) and then closes for a short time (for example, 2-3 seconds) to generate a value-added state for a predetermined number of rounds. (Eg 16 times)
It is set to be in a so-called fever state that continues until. Furthermore, the fever state is repeated several times (for example, 3
Settings such as continue) are made. The variable winning port 30 is equipped with a winning ball counter 33.
It is possible to count the number of winning balls.

Above each of the variable display means 2020, there is provided a hold display means 40, 40, 40 which individually forms a pair with them. This hold display means 40, 40, 40
When the variable display means 20, 20, 20 is operating, or when a ball is newly won in the specific winning opening 13, 13, 13 while the fever state is occurring, is not executed based on the winning. The variable display means 20, 20, 20 displays the number of times the rights are reserved for the operation. The hold display means 40, 40, 40 are set to display the right hold count stored in the control means 50 based on a hold display signal from the control means 50 described later.

As shown in FIG. 1, the hold display means 40, 4
0, 40 specifically have four display lamps 41, 41, and the right to operate the variable display means 20, 20, 20 which has not been executed can be reserved up to four. That is, control is performed so that the number of display lamps 41 corresponding to the number of rights reservation times is turned on. When the operation of the variable display means 20, 20, 20 that has been suspended is executed, the execution count is subtracted from the right suspension count and updated and stored in the control means 50. 40, 40
Is newly displayed. Also, in the state where the rights are held up to the maximum value of four, even if the balls enter the specific winning openings 13, 13, 13 again, the rights that should be generated by this winning are set to be abandoned. There is.

The control means 50 shown in FIG. 2 is mainly composed of a display control section 50a for controlling the display contents of the variable display means 20, 20, 20, and a game control section 50b for mainly controlling the operation of the variable winning means 30. Become. Display control unit 50a
Is composed of a microcomputer including at least a CPU 51, a ROM 52, a RAM 53 and the like, and similarly, the game control unit 50b is also composed of a microcomputer including at least a CPU 61, a ROM 62, a RAM 63 and the like. The display controller 50a and the game controller 50b are connected to each other via a data bus or the like.

The CPU 51 of the display controller 50a is a ROM
According to the display control program data stored in 52,
The display contents of the variable display means 20, 20, 20 are controlled. The variable display means 20, 20, 20 are connected to the CPU 51. ROM 52
Stores fixed data such as display control program data for controlling the display contents of the variable display means 20, 20, 20.

The RAM 53 temporarily stores various pattern data generated by the CPU 51. In addition,
The various pattern data in the RAM 53 are set to be read out based on a command from the CPU 62 or the CPU 51 described below and output to the variable display means 20, 20, 20.

On the other hand, the CPU 61 of the game control section 50b,
According to the game control program data stored in the ROM 62, operation control of various winning components including the variable winning means 30 is performed. The CPU 61 is connected to the winning detection switches 14, 14, 14 provided in the specific winning openings 13, 13, 13 and the winning ball counter 33, etc. The ROM 62 stores fixed data such as game control program data for controlling the variable winning means 30 and the like, lighting patterns of decorative lamps for producing prizes for various types of goods, sound generation patterns of speakers, and the like. Also R
The AM 63 is for temporarily storing various data relating to the game, including signals from the winning detection switches 14, 14, 14 and the winning ball counter 33.

Next, the operation will be described.

In FIG. 2, a game is played by hitting a ball on the game board surface 12 by rotating the handle 11.
When the hit ball hits one of the plurality of specific winning openings 13, 13, ..., The winning detection switch 14 provided in the winning specific winning opening 13 detects it, and C of the control means 50.
Send a signal to the PU 61. At this time, if the change operation of the picture display of the variable display means 20 paired with the specific winning opening 13 that has won the prize is not in progress, the CPU 6 of the game control unit 50b.
The display control unit 5 causes the variable display means 20 paired with the specific winning opening 13 that has won from 1 to change the pattern display.
The variable display means 20 paired with the specific winning opening 13 won by the CPU 51 when a command is issued to the CPU 51 of 0a.
The changing operation of the picture display of is executed.

The pattern display is changed when the ball wins the specific winning opening 13 paired with the variable display means 20 while the changing operation of the pattern display of the variable display means 20 is in progress or the fever state is occurring. Up to four execution rights of the operation are reserved, and the display of the number of the reserved execution rights is paired with the variable display means 20 that is paired with the specific winning opening 13 of the reserved display means 40, 40, 40. Hold display means 4
Displayed as 0. The number of executions is subtracted from the number of rights reserved and updated and stored in the control means 50, and the number of times is newly displayed on the pending display means 40. Further, even if a ball enters the specific winning opening 13 in the state where the rights are reserved up to the maximum value of four, the rights to be generated by this winning are abandoned.

When the pattern display changing operation is completed and the patterns are in a predetermined combination, the control means 50 causes the variable winning port 30 to generate a value-added state advantageous to the player.
To work.

The variable winning a prize opening 30 is for opening and closing and repeats an open state and a closed state for a predetermined time a predetermined number of times according to a command from the control means 50. The number of winning balls into the variable winning opening 30 is counted by the winning ball counter 33, and even if the open state has not passed a predetermined time, it is closed when a predetermined number of winnings are received.

The variable winning a prize opening 30 is for opening and closing, and repeats an open state and a closed state for a predetermined time a predetermined number of times according to a command from the control means 50. Even if the open state has not elapsed for a predetermined time, the variable winning opening 30 is closed when a predetermined number of winnings are made.

When the variable display means 20, 20, ... Are changing the display contents of the picture, or when the value-added state is generated as a result of the execution of one variable display means 20, When a ball wins one or more of the specific winning openings 13, 13, ..., The control means 50 causes the winning part 13 to win regardless of whether the other variable display means 20, 20 ... Are executed. The display contents of the pattern are changed to the variable display means 20, 20 ... which are individually paired with.
Here, the patterns and game contents displayed by the variable display means 20, 20 ... Can be different for each variable display means 20.

When the display result of the plurality of variable display means 20, 20, ... After the pattern change is a predetermined combination in the plurality of variable display means 20, 20, ..., The predetermined result generated by the command from the control means 50. The variable winning a prize opening 30 is operated to repeat the generation of the value-added state for the number of combinations.

The operation described above is performed by one specific winning opening 1
3, one variable display means 20 and one hold display means 4
Similarly, the other two sets in which one set is created from 0 are separately and independently performed. Therefore, it is possible that two or three variable display means 20 are simultaneously in the pattern changing operation state. In addition, the three groups are respectively provided with the hold display means 40.
Therefore, if the right to change the pattern four times in each group is reserved, the total number of times of right reservation may be 12 times.

When the display results of the plurality of variable display means 20 are a predetermined combination that causes the value-added state to be duplicated, the value-added state is repeated by the number of duplications.

In this way, in the present embodiment, it is possible to obtain the interest of three game machines with one game machine.

In the present embodiment, when the display results of the plurality of variable display means 20 become a predetermined combination that causes the value-added state to be duplicated, the means for displaying the duplicated number is not shown, but the game is played. Multiple display means may be provided for the confirmation of the person.

[0043]

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, since a plurality of variable display means are provided separately and independently, the expectation of the player to generate a value-added state is greatly amplified and each variable display means is different. By setting the game contents, the interest of the gaming machine can be further enhanced.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic front view showing a conventional gaming machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Gaming machine 2 ... Variable display means 3 ... Specific winning opening 4 ... Variable winning opening means 10 ... Gaming machine 12 ... Game board surface 13 ... Specific winning opening 20 ... Variable displaying means 30 ... Variable winning opening means 50 ... Control part

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. The contents displayed on a variable display means capable of displaying various patterns provided on the game board surface are changed by winning the ball hit on the game board surface to a specific winning opening, and the display after the change is made. In a gaming machine that produces a value-added state advantageous to a player when the result is a predetermined combination, a plurality of the variable display means are provided, and the same number of the specific winning openings individually paired with the plurality of variable display means. A variable winning opening means for producing the value-added state, and based on the winning of the plurality of specific winning openings, changing the display of the variable display means paired with the winning specific winning opening, And a control unit for operating the variable winning a prize mouth unit when the display result is a predetermined combination. 2. The control unit, in the plurality of variable display means, when the combination of the picture displays in the plurality of variable display means is a predetermined combination that produces a value-added state, the generated predetermined combination is The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the variable winning a prize mouth means is set to operate so as to repeat the value-added state by a number.