JP2003038770A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables enjoying of games different in playing potentialities without requiring complicated work when altering the playing potentialities of the game machine while achieving less costs and a saving of resources. SOLUTION: In the game machine with a main control means 31 for controlling game states and a figure control means 32, the figure control means 32 performs required controls of figures and has a plurality of figure control patterns different in playing potentialities stored therein. The main control means 31 is adapted to store one figure control pattern selection command corresponding to a specified figure control pattern among the plurality of figure control patterns. The figure control pattern selection command stored in the main control means 31 is transmitted to the figure control means 32 to select and determine a figure control pattern corresponding to the figure control pattern selection command thereby performing the control of figures based on the figure control pattern.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine configured to control a gaming state in a required game by at least a main control means and a symbol control means.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As is well known, pachinko machines, slot machines, and other game machines are familiar to many players. For example, in a pachinko machine, a start winning hole, a special winning hole, etc. are arranged in the game area on the game board, and a plurality of identifiable patterns composed of multiple types of numbers, patterns, etc. are displayed, and as required. There is a device provided with a variable display section that can display the variable accordingly. Then, when a required gaming state occurs when a pachinko ball (also referred to as a game ball) is won in the starting winning opening, the symbol displayed on the variable display unit is a main control means arranged in the pachinko machine or It is normally changed in a predetermined pattern controlled by various control means such as a symbol control means, and for example, the symbol is changed in a predetermined direction by scrolling, or enlarged or reduced to be sequentially changed and changed. At this time, when a part of the symbol being changed on the variable display portion is stopped, the symbol stopped and displayed on the symbol display portion satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, "1, 1, "During change", "7, changing, 7", etc.) becomes so-called "reach", various reach changes controlled by the various control means are performed, and the player is already changing the remaining symbols. It is expected that it will be a so-called "big hit" when it is stopped and displayed with the same symbol as the symbol that is stopped and displayed. When this "big hit" is reached, the big display effect controlled by the various control means is displayed on the variable display part, and the opening / closing door provided on the special winning opening so as to be openable and closed has a predetermined time or a predetermined number of times. It is released continuously or intermittently until the player can obtain a large number of pachinko balls.

Normally, the symbol control means stores a control pattern (symbol control pattern) such as a variation time and a variation operation of a symbol in the normal variation, reach variation, big hit performance, etc., and this symbol control The playability of the gaming machine greatly changes depending on the pattern. Further, the symbol control means is controlled by a control command transmitted from a main control means for comprehensively controlling a driving means such as a motor of a gaming machine, a detecting means for winning a game ball and an illuminating means.

[0004]

As described above, the symbols displayed on the variable display section are normally changed, reach changed, or hit by a symbol control pattern stored in the symbol control means, so that the player can I am going to enjoy playing games. However, when the gaming machine is controlled by the same symbol control pattern for a long period of time, the gaming nature of the gaming machine gradually becomes tired, and it is strongly desired by the player to introduce a gaming machine having different gaming characteristics. become. However, as shown in FIG. 14, one symbol control pattern is stored in the symbol control means 1, and one control command is stored in the main control means 2 which controls the symbol control means 1. That is, in order to change the game playability of the gaming machine, each of the symbol control means 1 and the main control means 2, the symbol control means 1 in which different symbol control patterns are stored, and the main to control this symbol control means 1. Since the control means 2 needs to be replaced, there are problems that the cost of the parts is high and complicated replacement work is required. Furthermore, the symbol control means 1 and the main control means 2
There is a drawback that the amount of waste is increased and the processing cost is increased due to the replacement of parts such as the above, and there is a strong demand for a gaming machine that can achieve low cost and resource saving when changing the game characteristics.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned drawbacks inherent in the prior art described above, and is proposed in order to suitably solve the above-mentioned drawbacks. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enjoy games with different game playability without requiring complicated work, and can achieve low cost and resource saving.

[0006]

In order to overcome the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, a gaming machine according to the present invention comprises a main control means for controlling a gaming state and a symbol control means. That is, the symbol control means performs a required symbol control, stores a plurality of symbol control patterns having different game characteristics, and the main control means controls a specific symbol among the plurality of symbol control patterns. By storing one symbol control pattern selection command corresponding to the pattern and transmitting the symbol control pattern selection command stored in the main control means to the symbol control means, the symbol control means has a plurality of symbol control patterns. From the above, the design control pattern corresponding to the design control pattern selection command is selected and determined, and the design control is performed based on the design control pattern.

In order to overcome the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, a gaming machine according to another invention of the present application is a gaming machine having a main control means for controlling a gaming state and a symbol control means. , The symbol control means performs a variation control of the symbol, stores a plurality of variation patterns having different playability, the main control means, one corresponding to a specific variation pattern of the plurality of variation patterns By storing the variation pattern selection command, by transmitting the variation pattern selection command stored in the main control means to the symbol control means,
The symbol control means is characterized by selecting and determining a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern selection command from a plurality of variation patterns, and performing control based on the variation pattern.

In order to overcome the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, a gaming machine according to still another invention of the present application is a gaming machine provided with main control means for controlling a gaming state and symbol control means. Then, the symbol control means stores a plurality of symbol patterns or / and operation patterns having different game characteristics, and the main control means, a specific symbol pattern or a plurality of the plurality of symbol patterns or / and operation patterns. One and / or one operation pattern selection command corresponding to the operation pattern is stored, and the operation pattern selection command and / or the operation pattern selection command stored in the main control means is stored in the design control means. By transmitting, the symbol control means selects the symbol pattern from a plurality of symbol patterns and / or operation patterns. Select determined symbol pattern and / or behavior pattern corresponding to the-option commands or / and pattern selecting command, and performing control based on the selection determined symbol pattern and / or behavior patterns.

[0009]

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the symbol control means stores a plurality of symbol control patterns having different game characteristics, and the main control means controls a specific symbol control pattern of the plurality of symbol control patterns. It stores one corresponding symbol control pattern selection command. Then, by transmitting the symbol control pattern selection command stored in the main control means to the symbol control means, the symbol control means selects and determines the symbol control pattern corresponding to the received symbol control pattern selection command. That is, the main control means that stores different symbol control pattern selection command,
By selecting and exchanging as required, the symbol control pattern selected and determined by the symbol control means is changed, and the game playability of the game is changed, so that different games can be enjoyed. At this time, since it is not necessary to replace the symbol control means anew, it is possible to reduce the cost of parts and reduce waste to save resources.

Further, in a gaming machine according to another invention of the present application, the symbol control means stores a plurality of variation patterns having different game characteristics, and the main control means has a specific variation pattern among the plurality of variation patterns. One variation pattern selection command corresponding to is stored. Then, by transmitting the variation pattern selection command stored in the main control means to the symbol control means, the symbol control means selects and determines the variation pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern selection command. That is, the main control means that stores different variation pattern selection commands is selected and exchanged as required, so that the variation pattern selected and determined by the symbol control means is also changed, and the game playability of the game changes. You will be able to enjoy different games. At this time, since it is not necessary to replace the symbol control means anew, it is possible to reduce the cost of parts and reduce waste to save resources.

Further, in the gaming machine according to still another invention of the present application, the symbol control means stores a plurality of symbol patterns or / and operation patterns having different game characteristics,
The main control means stores one symbol pattern selection command or / and operation pattern selection command corresponding to a specific symbol pattern or / and operation pattern among the plurality of symbol patterns or / and operation patterns. Then, by transmitting the symbol pattern selection command or / and operation pattern selection command stored in the main control means to the symbol control means, the symbol control means causes the symbol pattern or / and operation corresponding to the received selection command. Select and decide the pattern. That is, by changing the main control means that stores different symbol pattern selection commands and / or operation pattern selection commands as required, the symbol pattern and / or operation pattern selected and determined by the symbol control means are also changed. As a result, the playability of the game changes, so that different games can be enjoyed. At this time, since it is not necessary to replace the symbol control means anew, it is possible to reduce the cost of parts and reduce waste to save resources.

[0012]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Next, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings with reference to preferred embodiments. In addition, as a gaming machine of the present embodiment, a case of being implemented in a general pachinko machine will be described.

[0013]

[First Embodiment] First, a pachinko machine according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. First
As a basic schematic configuration of the pachinko machine P of the embodiment, the front frame B is attached to the front side of the opening of the outer frame A so as to be attachable / detachable and openable / closable by using the connection support means and the locking means. There is. And a glass door D that opens sideways on the front frame B
The window frame C assembled with the window frame C at the bottom of the glass door D
An upper ball tray E that can be set on the front side of an open / close set plate that is detachably attached to and can be opened and closed to store game balls, and an electric ball feeder that is set on the rear side (not shown)
And, a lower ball dish F for storing the game balls which cannot be accommodated in the upper ball dish E and a batting ball launching device H for launching the game balls to the game area I, which are arranged on the lower stage of these, and which are located on the rear side. While the mechanism set boards G and the like are respectively provided, a game board J forming a required game area I is set in a removable manner inside the front surface of the accommodation frame body on the rear side of the front frame B.

As shown in FIG. 5, the game board J is arranged at a slightly lower center of the center of the game area I surrounded by the rails 10 which are curved in a substantially circular shape, and detects a ball with a switch. Starting winning a prize opening 11 and this starting winning a prize opening 1
1. A large decorative component N, which is arranged immediately above 1 and in which a variable display portion K, which will be described later, is aligned, and which has a visible display window 21 formed by plating the inner wall surface, is also called a windmill. Illuminated guide vehicle 12 and normal guide vehicle 13 that change the direction of flow down, a large electric prize winning device L installed immediately below the starting winning opening 11, and the irradiation pattern is controlled to be changed according to the gaming state. The lighting device 14 and the like are provided. Further, on the rear side of the game board J, as shown in FIG. 4, a game ball guide member 15 for guiding the game ball through the mechanism set board G side is mounted. In addition, reference numeral 16 in FIG. 5 indicates an outlet, and the game ball is discharged.

A switch (not shown) arranged in the starting winning opening 11 is set to one variable display K for each detection of each game ball.
It is used as a starting input means for starting to change each time. Further, the winning device L is a large winning device L to which the opening operation condition is given as a special game state when the big hit of the variable display section K is established, and as shown in FIG. The door-shaped open / close plate 18 installed opposite to
Based on the set drive conditions related to the electromagnetic solenoid on the rear side,
The normal closed state is changed to the open state. In addition, the regular winning openings 1 are provided on the left and right sides of the winning device L.
9 and 19 are provided.

The variable display section K comprising a liquid crystal display (LCD) is disposed behind the visible display window 21, and the outer circumference of the variable display section K is aligned with the outer circumference of the visible display window 21. Set. In the variable display section K,
Three symbol display positions of left symbol display position 22, middle symbol display position 24, and right symbol display position 26 are provided, and numbers, characters, and patterns can be identified at these symbol display positions 22, 24, and 26. It is designed to display various designs. In addition, these symbol display positions 22, 24, and 26 are displayed in a state of being arranged in the horizontal direction in the variable display portion K. Then, when a game ball wins the starting winning opening 11, the symbol display position 2 of the variable display section K is controlled based on the control of the main control means 31 and the symbol control means 32 which will be described later.
The symbols displayed on 2, 24, 26 are adapted to be changed / stopped. In addition, when the variable display section K is changing or when it is a "big hit", the game ball starts the winning hole 11
In the case of winning the prize, the information normally obtained when the game ball wins the starting winning opening 11 is started and stored up to a maximum of four winnings, and the stored display number is lit and displayed by the memory display unit M. Then, when the variable display portion K becomes variable, the variation of the symbol is started based on the number of starting memories, the starting memory is exhausted one, and the memory display portion M is turned off. Is configured to be.

Main control means for comprehensively controlling various controls such as a symbol control means 32 for controlling the symbols displayed on the variable display section K, a game ball winning detection means for the pachinko machine P, and an illumination means. Reference numeral 31 denotes a CPU, an IC, various electronic components such as a transformer and a regulator on which a required circuit pattern is formed, and the symbol control means 32 and the main control means 31 are always housed in a substrate case 34. There is. Further, the symbol control means 32 and the main control means 31 are connected via a connector or the like not shown, and by sending various signals (commands) from the main control means 31 to the symbol control means 32, the symbol control means 32 is controlled.

The symbol control means 32 is a symbol pattern which is information (for example, a symbol such as "dog", "cat", "rabbit", etc.) indicating the symbol which is the subject that is variably displayed on the variable display section K. , The fluctuation pattern of information that determines the fluctuation time (the length of time that any symbol performs a predetermined action) of the symbol that is displayed in a variable manner. It is possible to determine the playability of the pachinko machine P, which is composed of an operation pattern that is information for determining an action to be performed, for example, "runs fast,""runsslowly,""fly,""shines," etc. A symbol control pattern is stored. Here, as shown in FIG. 1, among the various types of information constituting the symbol control pattern, at least one or more types of different first symbol control pattern, second symbol control pattern, and third symbol control pattern 3
Selectable symbol control patterns having different types of game playability are stored in the symbol control means 32, and a specific one of the plurality of symbol control patterns is the main control means 3
It corresponds to the later-described symbol control pattern selection command stored in 1. In this way, the first to third
By configuring the symbol control pattern with different information, if one of the patterns is selected, it is possible to develop a game with different playability (normal variation, reach variation, big hit effect, etc.). . At this time, the first to third
Each of the symbol control patterns can be configured with similar information to be a series of three types of similar game characteristics, and can be configured with completely different information so that each has new game characteristics. Is also possible.

As shown in FIG. 1, the main control means 31, one symbol control pattern selection command that can determine the symbol control pattern to be executed by the symbol control means 32 by transmitting to the symbol control means 32 Is remembered. This symbol control pattern selection command corresponds to a specific one symbol control pattern among the first to third symbol control patterns stored in the symbol control means 32. In addition,
The transmission of the symbol control pattern selection command by the main control means 31 to the symbol control means 32 is a program or the like stored in the main control means 31 in advance when the power is turned on or when the power is turned on again by recovery from a power failure or a failure. On the basis of,
It is done automatically.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the main control means 31 has various common commands that are common to each of the first to third symbol control patterns and specifically execute the symbol control patterns. Remembered For example, this common command is composed of a fluctuation start command, a left symbol designation command, a middle symbol designation command, a right symbol designation command, an all symbol designation command, and the like. And the main control means 3
1 is a symbol control pattern selection command to the symbol control means 32
After sending to the symbol control means 32
It is designed to be sent to and controlled by.

Next, the control mode of the pachinko machine P by the main control means 31 and the pattern control means 32 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, when the pachinko machine P is turned on or turned off and the main control means 31 and the symbol control means 32 are energized, the main control means 31 selects the stored symbol control pattern. The command is automatically transmitted to the symbol control means 32. Here, a case will be described in which the main control means 31 stores a symbol control pattern selection command corresponding to the first symbol control pattern. Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the symbol control means 32
Selects and determines the first symbol control pattern corresponding to the received symbol control pattern selection command. As a result, the variable display portion K displays symbols, backgrounds, etc. based on the first symbol control pattern, and the pachinko machine P is in a standby state in which it can start playing.

When the game balls hit on the game board J satisfy a predetermined condition (for example, winning at the starting winning port), various detection signals are transmitted to the main control means 31. As shown in FIG. 2, the main control means 31 has a first
~ A command corresponding to this detection signal is selected and determined from common commands common to all of the third symbol control patterns, and is transmitted to the symbol control means 32. For example, the variation start command forming the common command is the symbol control means 32.
Then, the symbol control means 32 causes the variable display section K to start varying based on various information such as the symbol corresponding to the variation start command received in the first symbol control pattern, variation time or variation operation. Similarly, when the symbol control means 32 receives another common command,
In the first symbol control pattern, the variable display section K is varied or stopped based on various information such as the symbol corresponding to the received common command, variation time or variation operation. That is, based on the information of the first symbol control pattern corresponding to the common command transmitted from the main control means 31, various normal fluctuations, reach fluctuations, or big hit effects will be performed.

Even if the main control means 31 stores a symbol control pattern selection command corresponding to the second or third symbol control pattern, the stored symbol control pattern selection command is the symbol control means. After the transmission to 32, the common command is transmitted to control the symbol control means 32.

[0024]

[Operation of First Embodiment] Next, the operation of the pachinko machine P according to the first embodiment configured as described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1 or 2, when the pachinko machine P is powered on or restored, the main control means 31 stores the specific one of the first to third symbol control patterns and A corresponding symbol control pattern selection command is automatically transmitted to the symbol control means 32 under a predetermined condition. Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the symbol control means 32.
, Select and decide the symbol control pattern corresponding to the symbol control pattern selection command from the first to third symbol control patterns, and the player plays the game in which the symbol is controlled based on the symbol control pattern selected and decided. I will get it. That is, by replacing the main control means 31 with another main control means 31 that stores a different symbol control pattern selection command, the symbol control pattern executed by the symbol control means 32 is changed, so the symbol control means The symbol control pattern can be changed without replacing 32. In this way, the symbol control pattern is changed only by exchanging the main control means 31, so that it becomes possible to easily enjoy a game with different game characteristics, and when the game characteristics are changed. Waste, the processing cost thereof, the cost of replacing parts, etc. can be effectively reduced.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1 or 2, the symbol control pattern selection command stored in the main control unit 31 is received by the symbol control unit 32, and the symbol is selected from the first to third symbol control patterns. After the symbol control pattern corresponding to the control pattern selection command is selected and decided, a common command capable of controlling the first to third symbol control patterns stored in the symbol control means 32 in common is transmitted to the game state. Take control. In this way, by making it possible to execute all of the symbol control patterns stored in the symbol control means 32 by the same common command, even when a plurality of symbol control patterns are stored, the main It is not necessary to store a plurality of control commands for causing the control means 31 to execute the symbol control pattern, and the main control means 31 can be operated efficiently.

Further, when the power supply or the return power supply is turned on, the main control means 31 automatically sends a symbol control pattern selection command under preset conditions, and the symbol control pattern is selected and determined. That is, when the power is turned on or when the power is turned back on, the symbol control pattern to be executed by the symbol control means 32 is determined, the symbol control pattern is not changed during the game, and the player is not confused. You can enjoy normal games. Furthermore,
The symbol control pattern selection command is the symbol control means 32.
After the transmission, the main control means 31 sends a common command for control, so that the load on the main control means 31 during the game is not increased and the symbol control means 32 can be efficiently controlled.

The symbol control means 32 stores two or four or more symbol control patterns, and the main control means 31 receives a symbol control pattern selection command corresponding to a specific one of the symbol control patterns. You may make it memorize it. Further, the symbol control pattern selection command stored in the main control unit 31 is automatically changed to the symbol control unit 32.
However, it is also possible to use, for example, a changeover switch or the like.

[0028]

[Second Embodiment] Next, a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment will be described. Since the basic structure of the pachinko machine is the same as that of the pachinko machine P according to the first embodiment described above,
Only different parts will be described.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine Q according to the second embodiment is provided with a main control means 41 and a pattern control means 42, and the symbol control means 42 has a pachinko machine Q.
A symbol control pattern that can determine the game playability is stored. As shown in FIG. 6, in the symbol control means 42, with respect to the variation pattern forming the symbol control pattern, at least one kind of information is different from the first information.
A variation pattern, a second variation pattern, a selectable variation pattern having three types of different game characteristics of a third variation pattern is stored in the symbol control means 42, and a specific one of the plurality of variation patterns is stored. Corresponds to a variation pattern selection command, which will be described later, stored in the main control means 41. The symbol control means 42 controls by the same symbol pattern, operation pattern, etc. even when any of the first to third variation patterns is selected. That is, if one of the patterns is selected by configuring the first to third variation patterns with different information,
The variation time of the symbols that are variably displayed varies according to the variation pattern that is selected, so that games with different game characteristics (variation display such as normal variation, reach variation, or big hit performance) can be developed.

As shown in FIG. 6, the main control means 41 stores one variation pattern selection command capable of determining the variation pattern executed by the symbol control means 42 by transmitting it to the symbol control means 42. Has been done. This variation pattern selection command corresponds to a specific one of the first to third variation patterns stored in the symbol control means 42. In addition, the transmission of the variation pattern selection command by the main control means 41 to the symbol control means 42,
When the power is turned on or when the power is returned to the power source due to recovery from a power failure or failure, it is automatically performed based on a program stored in the main control means 41 in advance.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in the main control means 41, the symbol control patterns which are common to each of the first to third variation patterns and stored in the symbol control means 42 are concretely described. Various common commands to be executed are stored. For example, this common command is composed of a fluctuation start command, a left symbol designation command, a middle symbol designation command, a right symbol designation command, an all symbol designation command, and the like. Then, after the main control means 41 transmits the variation pattern selection command to the symbol control means 42, this common command is transmitted to the symbol control means 42 for control.

Next, the control mode of the pachinko machine Q by the main control means 41 and the pattern control means 42 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6 or FIG. 7, when the pachinko machine Q is powered on or restored and the main control means 41 and the symbol control means 42 are energized, the main control means 41 stores the fluctuations. A pattern selection command is automatically transmitted to the symbol control means 42. Here, a case will be described in which the main control means 41 stores a variation pattern selection command corresponding to the first variation pattern.
Then, the symbol control means 42 selects and determines the first variation pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern selection command. As a result, the time to be operated based on the first variation pattern is determined, and the variable display section K displays a symbol, background, etc., and the pachinko machine Q is in a standby state in which a game can be started.

When the game balls hit on the game board J satisfy a predetermined condition (for example, winning at the starting winning hole), various detection signals are transmitted to the main control means 41. As shown in FIG. 6, the main control means 41 has a first
-A command corresponding to this detection signal is selected and determined from common commands common to all of the third variation patterns, and is transmitted to the symbol control means 42. For example, when the variation start command constituting a common command is transmitted to the symbol control means 42, the symbol or variation operation (symbol pattern-corresponding to the variation start command received in the symbol control pattern stored in the symbol control means 42) And the operation pattern) and various information such as the variation time corresponding to the first variation pattern, the variable display section K is caused to start varying. Similarly, when the symbol control means 42 receives another common command, the command received in the symbol control pattern corresponds to the information (symbol pattern and operation pattern) of the symbol or the variation operation and the first variation pattern. The variable display section K displays the variation based on various information such as the variation time. That is, various normal fluctuations, reach fluctuations, or big hit effects are performed based on the pattern pattern, the motion pattern, the first fluctuation pattern, and other information corresponding to the common command transmitted from the main control means 41. Become.

Even when the main control means 41 stores a variation pattern selection command corresponding to the second or third variation pattern, the variation pattern selection command stored in the symbol control means 42 is transmitted. After that, the symbol control means 42 is controlled by transmitting a common command.

[0035]

[Operation of Second Embodiment] Next, the operation of the pachinko machine Q according to the second embodiment configured as described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6 or 7, when the pachinko machine Q is powered on or restored, the variation pattern selection command stored in the main control means 41 is automatically changed to the symbol control means 4
Send to 2. Then, the symbol control means 42 selects and determines a variation pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern selection command, and the player controls the variation time period in which any symbol performs a predetermined operation based on the variation pattern thus determined. You will be able to play the game. That is, by exchanging the main control means 41 with another main control means 41 storing a different variation pattern selection command, the variation pattern executed by the symbol control means 42 is changed, so that the symbol control means 42 is changed. The fluctuation pattern can be changed without replacement. In this way, only by exchanging the main control means 41, it is possible to enjoy a game with different playability by changing the variable time in which an arbitrary symbol performs a predetermined operation, and change the playability. It is possible to effectively reduce the waste generated during the process, the processing cost thereof, the cost of replacing parts, and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the symbol control means 42 receives the variation pattern selection command stored in the main control means 41, and selects and determines the corresponding variation pattern from the first to third variation patterns. After that, a common command that can control the first to third variation patterns stored in the symbol control means 42 in common is transmitted to control the game state. In this way, by making it possible to execute all the variation patterns stored in the symbol control means 42 by the same common command, even if a plurality of variation patterns are stored, the main control means It is not necessary to store a plurality of control commands for executing the variation pattern in 41, and it is possible to reduce the burden on the main control means 41 and operate it efficiently.

Further, when the power source or the return power source is turned on, the main control means 41 automatically sends a variation pattern selection command under preset conditions, and the variation pattern is selected and determined. The desired symbol control on the display section K can be efficiently started. Further, only by replacing the main control means 41, the symbol control means 42
Since the variation pattern to be executed by the player can be changed to have different playability, the variation pattern is not changed during the game and the player is not confused, and the player can enjoy a normal game. You can Then, after transmitting the variation pattern selection command to the symbol control means 42, the main control means 41 transmits a common command to perform control, so that the main control means 41 does not have to be burdened during the game and can be efficiently used. The symbol control means 42 can be controlled

Incidentally, the pattern control means 42 is made to store two or four or more variation patterns, and the main control means 41 is provided with a variation pattern selection command corresponding to a specific one of the plurality of variation patterns. You may make it memorize it. Further, the variation pattern selection command stored in the main control means 41 is automatically transmitted to the symbol control means 42, but it may be performed by, for example, a changeover switch or the like.

[0039]

[Third Embodiment] Next, a pachinko machine R according to a third embodiment will be described. Since the basic structure is the same as that of the pachinko machines P and Q according to the first and second embodiments described above, only different parts will be described.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine R according to the third embodiment is provided with main control means 51 and symbol control means 52, and this symbol control means 52 has a pachinko machine R.
A symbol control pattern that can determine the game playability is stored. As shown in FIG. 8, in the symbol control means 52, with respect to the symbol patterns constituting the control pattern, at least one kind of information is different from the first symbol pattern, the second symbol pattern, and the third symbol pattern. Selectable symbol patterns having different game characteristics are stored in the symbol control means 52, and a specific one of the plurality of symbol patterns is a later-described symbol pattern selection stored in the main control means 51. It corresponds to the command. Incidentally, the symbol control means 52, even when any of the first to third symbol control pattern is selected,
Control is performed according to the same fluctuation pattern or operation pattern. That is, by configuring one of the first to third symbol patterns with different information, if one of the patterns is selected, the symbols that are variably displayed vary depending on the selected symbol pattern, and the game characteristics (normal variation, reach) It is possible to develop games with different variations or big hit productions).

As shown in FIG. 8, the main control means 51 stores one symbol pattern selection command capable of determining the symbol pattern to be executed by the symbol control means 52 by transmitting it to the symbol control means 52. Has been done. This symbol pattern selection command corresponds to a specific one of the first to third symbol patterns stored in the symbol control means 52. Incidentally, the transmission of the symbol pattern selection command by the main control means 51 to the symbol control means 52,
When the power is turned on or when the power is restored after power failure or recovery from a failure, it is automatically performed based on a program or the like stored in the main control means 51 in advance.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the main control means 51 concretely executes the symbol control pattern which is common to each of the first to third symbol patterns and stored in the symbol control means. Various common commands to be performed are stored. For example, this common command is composed of a fluctuation start command, a left symbol designation command, a middle symbol designation command, a right symbol designation command, an all symbol designation command, and the like. Then, after the main control means 51 transmits the symbol pattern selection command to the symbol control means 52, this common command is transmitted to the symbol control means 52 for control.

Next, the control mode of the pachinko machine R by the main control means 51 and the pattern control means 52 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8 or FIG. 9, when the pachinko machine R is powered on or restored and the main control means 51 and the pattern control means 52 are energized, the main control means 51 stores the symbols. A pattern selection command is automatically transmitted to the symbol control means 52. Here, a case will be described in which the main control means 51 stores a first symbol pattern selection command corresponding to the first symbol pattern. Then, the symbol control means 52 selects and determines the first symbol pattern corresponding to the received first symbol pattern selection command. As a result, the symbols to be variably displayed based on the first symbol pattern are determined, the variable display section K displays the symbols, the background, etc., and the pachinko machine R is in a standby state in which the game can be started. .

When the game ball hit on the game board J satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, winning at the starting winning port), various detection signals are transmitted to the main control means 51. As shown in FIG. 9, the main control means 51 has a first
~ The command corresponding to this detection signal is selected and determined from the common commands common to all of the third symbol patterns, and is transmitted to the symbol control means 52. For example, when the variation start command forming the common command is transmitted to the symbol control means 52, various controls are performed based on the symbol control pattern stored in the symbol control means 52, and the variable display section K is displayed. Start fluctuating. That is, the symbols to be variably displayed are determined on the basis of the first symbol pattern corresponding to the received variation start command. Similarly, the symbol control means 52
Even when other common commands are received, the symbols to be variably displayed are determined based on the first symbol pattern corresponding to the received command, and the variable display portion K is variably displayed. In this way, various normal fluctuations, reach fluctuations, or big hit effects are performed based on the common command transmitted from the main control means 51, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the common command, the operation pattern, the first symbol pattern, and other information. Become.

Even when the main control means 51 stores a symbol pattern selection command corresponding to the second or third variation pattern, the symbol pattern selection command stored in the symbol control means 52 is transmitted. After that, the symbol control means 52 is controlled by transmitting a common command.

[0046]

[Operation of Third Embodiment] Next, the operation of the pachinko machine R according to the third embodiment configured as described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8 or FIG. 9, when the pachinko machine R is powered on or restored, the symbol pattern selection command stored in the main control means 51 is automatically controlled by the symbol control means 5.
Send to 2. Then, the symbol control means 52 selects and determines the symbol pattern corresponding to the received symbol pattern selection command, and the player plays the game in which the symbol variably displayed on the variable display section K is determined based on this symbol pattern. Will be able to do it. That is, the main control means 51,
By exchanging with another main control means 51 storing a different symbol pattern selection command, the symbol control means 5
Since the symbol pattern executed by 2 is changed, the symbol pattern can be changed without replacing the symbol control means 52. In this way, only by exchanging the main control means 51, the symbols variably displayed in the variable display portion K are changed, and it becomes possible to easily enjoy a game having different game characteristics, and at the same time, the game characteristic is improved. It is possible to effectively reduce the waste generated when changing, the processing cost thereof, the cost of parts to be replaced, and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the symbol control means 52 receives the symbol pattern selection command stored in the main control means 51, and selects and determines the corresponding symbol pattern from the first to third symbol patterns. After that, a common command that can control the first to third symbol patterns stored in the symbol control means 52 in common is transmitted to control the game state. In this way, by making it possible to execute all the symbol patterns stored in the symbol control means 52 by the same common command, even when a plurality of symbol patterns are stored, the main control means It is not necessary to store a plurality of control commands for executing the symbol pattern in 51, and it is possible to reduce the burden on the main control means 51 and to operate it efficiently.

Further, when the power source or the power source is restored, the main control means 51 automatically sends a symbol pattern selection command under preset conditions, and the symbol pattern is selected and determined. The desired symbol control on the display section K can be efficiently started. Furthermore, only when the main control means 51 is replaced, it is possible to change the symbol pattern to be executed by the symbol control means 52 so as to have different game characteristics, so that the symbol pattern is changed during the game and the player There is no confusion and the player can enjoy a normal game. Then, after the symbol pattern selection command is transmitted to the symbol control means 52, the main control means 51 transmits a common command for control, so that there is no burden on the main control means 51 during the game, and it is efficient. The symbol control means 52 can be controlled.

Incidentally, the symbol control means 52 is made to store two or four or more symbol patterns, and the main control means 51 is given a symbol pattern selection command corresponding to a specific one of the plural symbol patterns. You may make it memorize it. Further, the symbol pattern selection command stored in the main control means 51 is automatically transmitted to the symbol control means 52, but it may be performed by a changeover switch or the like.

[0050]

[Fourth Embodiment] Next, a pachinko machine S according to a fourth embodiment will be described. The basic structure is the same as that of the pachinko machines P, Q, and R according to the above-described first to third embodiments, so only different parts will be described.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine S according to the fourth embodiment is provided with a main control means 61 and a symbol control means 62, and this symbol control means 62 has a variable display section K.
A symbol control pattern capable of controlling the symbols and the like displayed in is stored. Then, as shown in FIG. 10, with respect to the operation pattern constituting this symbol control pattern, at least one kind of information is different in three kinds of different first operation pattern, second operation pattern, and third operation pattern. A selectable operation pattern having playability is stored in the symbol control means 62, and a specific one of the plurality of operation patterns is an operation pattern selection command described later stored in the main control means 61. It is adapted. The symbol control means 62 controls by the same variation pattern, symbol pattern, etc., regardless of which of the first to third operation patterns is selected.
That is, by configuring one of the first to third motion patterns with different information, if one of the patterns is selected, the variable motion of the symbols that are variably displayed according to the selected motion pattern changes It is possible to develop different games such as fluctuation, reach fluctuation, or big hit performance.

As shown in FIG. 10, the main control means 61
In, the operation pattern selection command that can determine the operation pattern to be executed by the symbol control means 62 by transmitting to the symbol control means 62 is stored. This operation pattern selection command corresponds to a specific one of the first to third operation patterns stored in the symbol control means 62. Incidentally, the selection decision of the operation pattern selection command to be transmitted to the symbol control means 62 is preset in the main control means 61 when the pachinko machine S is powered on or restored from power failure or recovery from a failure. It is designed to be automatically performed based on the program etc.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the main control means 61 is common to each of the above-mentioned symbol patterns, and various kinds of common for specifically executing the symbol control pattern stored in the symbol control means 62 are common. The command is stored. For example, this common command is composed of a fluctuation start command, a left symbol designation command, a middle symbol designation command, a right symbol designation command, an all symbol designation command, and the like. Then, after the main control means 61 transmits an operation pattern selection command to the symbol control means 62, this common command is transmitted to the symbol control means 62 for control.

Next, the control mode of the pachinko machine S by the main control means 61 and the pattern control means 62 will be described. As shown in FIG. 10 or FIG. 11, when the pachinko machine S is powered on or restored and the main control means 61 and the symbol control means 62 are energized, the main control means 61 stores the operation. The pattern selection command is automatically transmitted to the symbol control means 62. It should be noted that here, the main control means 61 is provided with a first operation pattern corresponding to the first operation pattern.
A case where the operation pattern selection command is stored will be described. Then, the symbol control means 62 receives the first
The first operation pattern corresponding to the operation pattern selection command is selected and determined. As a result, the variable motion of the symbols that are variably displayed based on the first motion pattern is determined, and the variable display section K displays the symbols, the background, etc.
The pachinko machine S is in a standby state in which the game can be started.

When the game ball hit on the game board J satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, winning at the starting winning hole), various detection signals are transmitted to the main control means 61. As shown in FIG. 11, the main control means 61 selects and determines a command corresponding to this detection signal from common commands common to all the first to third operation patterns,
It transmits to the symbol control means 62. For example, when the variation start command forming the common command is transmitted to the symbol control means 62, various controls are performed based on the symbol control pattern stored in the symbol control means 62, and the variable display section K is displayed. Start fluctuating. That is, the fluctuating motion of the symbols to be variably displayed is determined based on the first motion pattern corresponding to the received fluctuation start command. Similarly, when the symbol control means 62 receives another common command, the variable motion of the symbol to be variably displayed is determined based on the first operation pattern corresponding to the received command, and the variable display section K is varied. Let it start. As described above, various normal fluctuations, reach fluctuations, or big hit effects are performed based on the common pattern transmitted from the main control means 61, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the common command, the symbol pattern, the first motion pattern, and other information. Become.

Even if the main control means 61 stores an operation pattern selection command corresponding to the second or third operation pattern, the operation pattern selection command stored in the symbol control means 62 is transmitted. After that, the symbol control means 62 is controlled by transmitting a common command.

[0057]

[Operation of Fourth Embodiment] Next, the operation of the pachinko machine S according to the embodiment configured as described above will be described. Figure 1
0 or as shown in FIG. 11, when the pachinko machine S is powered on or restored, the operation pattern selection command stored in the main control means 61 is automatically controlled by the symbol control means 6
Send to 2. Then, the symbol control means 62 selects and determines an operation pattern corresponding to the received operation pattern selection command, and the player determines the variable operation of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display section K based on this operation pattern. You will be able to play games. That is, by exchanging the main control means 61 with another main control means 61 storing a different operation pattern selection command, the operation pattern executed by the symbol control means 62 is changed,
The operation pattern can be changed without replacing the symbol control means 62. In this way, only by exchanging the main control means 61, it is possible to change the changing operation of the symbols that are variably displayed on the variable display portion K and enjoy the game with different game characteristics, and at the same time, the game characteristic is improved. It is possible to effectively reduce the waste generated when changing the product, its processing cost, the cost of replacing parts, and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the pattern control means 62 receives the operation pattern selection command stored in the main control means 61, and selects and determines the corresponding operation pattern from the first to third operation patterns. After that, a common command that can commonly control the first to third operation patterns stored in the symbol control means 62 is transmitted to control the game state. In this way, by making it possible to execute all the operation patterns stored in the symbol control means 62 by the same common command, even when a plurality of operation patterns are stored, the main control means It is not necessary to store a plurality of control commands for executing the operation pattern in 61, and it is possible to reduce the burden on the main control means 61 and operate it efficiently.

When the power source or the power source is restored, the main control means 61 automatically sends an operation pattern selection command under preset conditions to select and determine the operation pattern. The desired symbol control on the display section K can be efficiently started. Further, only when the main control means 61 is replaced, it is possible to change the operation pattern to be executed by the symbol control means 62 so as to have different game characteristics, so that the operation pattern is changed during the game and the player is There is no confusion and the player can enjoy a normal game. Then, after the operation pattern selection command is transmitted to the symbol control means 62, the main control means 61 transmits a common command for control, so that there is no burden on the main control means 61 during the game, and the operation is efficient. The symbol control means 62 can be controlled.

Incidentally, the pattern control means 62 stores two or four or more operation patterns, and the main control means 61 receives an operation pattern selection command corresponding to a specific one of the plurality of operation patterns. You may make it memorize it. Further, although the operation pattern selection command stored in the main control means 61 is automatically transmitted to the symbol control means 62, it may be performed by a changeover switch or the like, for example.

[0061]

[Fifth Embodiment] In the above-described third embodiment, a plurality of symbol patterns are stored in the symbol control means, and in the fourth embodiment, a plurality of operation patterns are stored, but they are combined. Thus, a plurality of symbol patterns and operation patterns can be stored in the symbol control means. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, six kinds of different information of the first to third symbol patterns and the first to third operation patterns are stored in the symbol control means 72, and the main control means 71 has the plurality of symbols. A pattern pattern selection command corresponding to a specific one of the patterns and an operation pattern selection command corresponding to a specific one of the plurality of operation patterns are stored. Then, the main control means 71 can also perform control by transmitting the symbol pattern selection command and the operation pattern selection command to the symbol control means 72 (see FIG. 13. In FIG. 13, , Shows a case where the main control means 71 stores a first symbol pattern selection command corresponding to the first symbol pattern and a first operation pattern selection command corresponding to the first action pattern). In this case, a combination of the symbol pattern selection command and the operation pattern selection command stored in the main control means 71 makes it possible to enjoy a total of 9 different games with different game characteristics, and when changing the game characteristics. Since it is not necessary to replace the symbol control means 72, it is possible to effectively reduce the generated waste, its processing cost, the cost of replacing parts, and the like.

The symbol control means 73 stores two or four or more symbol patterns and two or four or more motion patterns, and the main controller 71 stores the plurality of symbol patterns and motion patterns. Of each of them, a symbol pattern selection command and an operation pattern selection command corresponding to a particular one may be stored. Further, the symbol pattern selection command and the operation pattern selection command stored in the main control means 71 are automatically transmitted to the symbol control means 72 when the power is turned on or the power is restored, and may be performed by, for example, a changeover switch. Is also possible.

Further, in the above-mentioned first to fifth embodiments,
The information constituting the symbol control pattern to be stored in the symbol control means is not limited to the symbol pattern, the variation pattern or the operation pattern, but includes, for example, information such as the background pattern which is the information for displaying the background. It is composed of various information that can be displayed and controlled on the variable display section K. In the first to fifth embodiments, the pachinko machine is illustrated as the gaming machine of the present invention, but the gaming machine is not limited to this and may be a gaming machine controlled by at least the main control means and the symbol control means. Any of them may be used.
Further, although the variable display portion including the LCD is provided with the three symbol display portions, two or four or more symbol display portions may be configured. It should be noted that the variable display unit is only required to be capable of displaying a symbol arbitrarily selected from a plurality of symbols. For example, a synthetic resin is formed into a cylindrical shape and rotated, and a plurality of symbols are displayed on the surface thereof. Various other methods such as a rotating drum type and a dot display type in which a plurality of light emitting diodes are arranged and various patterns are represented by the light emission can be adopted.

[0064]

As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the symbol control means for controlling the gaming state of the game stores a plurality of selectable symbol control patterns having different game characteristics and the main control. The means stores a symbol control pattern selection command corresponding to a specific symbol control pattern among the plurality of symbol control patterns. Then, by sending this symbol control pattern selection command to the symbol control means, the symbol control means will perform symbol control based on the symbol control pattern corresponding to the symbol control pattern selection command. That is, the main control means storing different symbol control pattern selection commands is selected and exchanged as required, so that the symbol control pattern selected and determined by the symbol control means is changed, and this symbol control means is replaced. You can change the pattern control pattern without
You can enjoy different games. Furthermore, since it is not necessary to replace the symbol control means, it is possible to reduce the cost of parts and effectively reduce the cost of waste and its treatment.

According to the gaming machine of another invention of the present application, the symbol control means for controlling the gaming state of the game stores a plurality of selectable variation patterns having different game characteristics,
The main control means stores a variation pattern selection command corresponding to a specific variation pattern of the plurality of variation patterns. Then, by transmitting this variation pattern selection command to the symbol control means, the symbol control means will perform symbol control based on the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern selection command. That is, the main control means that stores different variation pattern selection commands is selected and exchanged as required, so that the variation pattern selected and determined by the symbol control means is changed, and the variation pattern without replacing the symbol control means. Can be changed, and you can enjoy games with different game characteristics. Furthermore, since it is not necessary to replace the symbol control means, it is possible to reduce the cost of parts and effectively reduce the cost of waste and its treatment.

Further, according to the gaming machine of still another invention of the present application, the symbol control means for controlling the gaming state of the game stores a plurality of selectable symbol patterns and / or operation patterns having different game characteristics. However, the main control means is one of the plurality of symbol patterns and / or operation patterns,
A symbol pattern selection command or / and an action pattern selection command corresponding to a specific symbol pattern or / and action pattern is stored. Then, by transmitting this symbol pattern selection command or / and operation pattern selection command to the symbol control means, the symbol control means causes the symbol pattern selection command or / and the action pattern selection command to correspond to the symbol pattern / and / or action. Design control will be performed based on the pattern. That is, the main control means that stores different symbol pattern selection commands and / or operation pattern selection commands is selected and exchanged as required, so that the symbol pattern or / and operation pattern that is selected and determined by the symbol control means is It is changed so that the pattern pattern and / or the operation pattern can be changed without replacing the symbol control means, and a game having different game playability can be enjoyed. Furthermore, since it is not necessary to replace the symbol control means, it is possible to reduce the cost of parts and effectively reduce the cost of waste and its treatment.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of main control means and symbol control means according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a control relationship between main control means and symbol control means according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the pachinko machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged view showing a game board of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a schematic configuration diagram of main control means and symbol control means according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a control relationship between main control means and symbol control means according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a schematic configuration diagram of main control means and symbol control means according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a control relationship between main control means and symbol control means according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a schematic configuration diagram of main control means and symbol control means according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing the control relationship between the main control means and the symbol control means according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a schematic configuration diagram of main control means and symbol control means according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing a control relationship between main control means and symbol control means according to the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a schematic configuration diagram of a main control unit and a symbol control unit according to a conventional technique.

[Explanation of symbols]

31,41,51,61,71 Main control means 32, 42, 52, 62, 72 symbol control means

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine comprising a main control means (31) for controlling a game state and a symbol control means (32), wherein the symbol control means (32) performs required symbol control and is different. Stores a plurality of symbol control patterns having playability, the main control means (31) stores one symbol control pattern selection command corresponding to a specific symbol control pattern of the plurality of symbol control patterns, By transmitting the symbol control pattern selection command stored in the main control means (31) to the symbol control means (32), the symbol control means (32) selects from a plurality of symbol control patterns, the symbol control pattern. A gaming machine characterized by selecting and determining a symbol control pattern corresponding to a selection command, and performing symbol control based on the symbol control pattern. 2. The transmission of the symbol control pattern selection command by the main control means (31) to the symbol control means (32),
The gaming machine according to claim 1, which is performed when the power is turned on or when the power is restored. 3. A gaming machine comprising a main control means (41) for controlling a game state and a symbol control means (42), wherein the symbol control means (42) performs a variation control of symbols, and is different. Storing a plurality of variation patterns having playability, the main control means (41) stores one variation pattern selection command corresponding to a specific variation pattern of the plurality of variation patterns, the main control means By transmitting the variation pattern selection command stored in (41) to the symbol control means (42), the symbol control means (42) displays a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern selection command from a plurality of variation patterns. A gaming machine characterized by being selectively determined and controlled based on the variation pattern. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the main control means (41) transmits the variation pattern selection command to the symbol control means (42) when the power is turned on or when the power is turned on again. 5. A main control means (51, 61, 7) for controlling a game state.
A gaming machine comprising 1) and a symbol control means (52, 62, 72), wherein the symbol control means (52, 62, 72) is a plurality of symbol patterns or / and operation patterns having different game characteristics. The main control means (51, 61, 71) stores one symbol pattern selection command or / corresponding to a specific symbol pattern or / and an action pattern of the plurality of symbol patterns or / and action patterns. And the operation pattern selection command is stored, and the design pattern selection command or / and the operation pattern selection command stored in the main control means (51, 61, 71) is transmitted to the design control means (52, 62, 72). By doing so, the symbol control means (52, 62, 72) can select from a plurality of symbol patterns or / and operation patterns to the symbol pattern selection command or / and the symbol pattern corresponding to the operation pattern selection command. Gaming machine, characterized in that determines select / and operation pattern, performs control based on the symbol pattern and / or behavior patterns the selected decision. 6. The main control means (51, 61, 71) to the symbol control means (52, 62, 72) transmission of the symbol pattern selection command or / and operation pattern selection command,
The gaming machine according to claim 5, which is performed when the power is turned on or when the power is restored.