JP2003265755A - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To improve the expectation of a player by newly displaying a symbol other than the already displayed symbols and increasing the number of symbol patterns that can be a big hit or the like. SOLUTION: With respect to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine and the like, it is advantageous for the player 2 when a symbol displayed on a plurality of display sections 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d has a specific display mode (for example, a big hit symbol). The game state is configured to be feasible. Further, two display units 8a and 8b for stopping and displaying the fluctuation are displayed.
8b, the first symbol 8 to be displayed on one display unit 8a
f is moved to the other display portion 8b, and a symbol advantageous to the player 2 is left on the other display portion 8b among the moved first symbol 8f and the second symbol 8g displayed on the other display portion 8b. And a symbol display means 6 for displaying. In this case, since two reach lines La and Lb are formed, the possibility that a specific display mode is displayed is increased, and the expectation of the player 2 can be improved.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a display section capable of variably displaying a symbol group consisting of two or more symbols.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Most of gaming machines such as pachinko machines and arrange ball machines, when a pachinko ball wins a starting opening, starts to fluctuate a group of symbols in each area where a liquid crystal display is divided vertically or horizontally. . In the example in which the symbol variation is realized in the three vertical regions, the symbol groups are started to vary in each of the left, middle, and right regions. After a while, the pattern fluctuation stops in the left and right areas, and the middle area continues the pattern fluctuation.
If the symbol pattern that is stopped and displayed in the left and right areas (that is, a combination of symbols) becomes reach, symbol variation based on the reach pattern (so-called reach variation) is performed. The reach variation corresponds to, for example, displaying an animation or changing the variation speed.

The result of stopping the reach variation is lost, and if the symbol variation is finished as it is, the player will be disappointed. Therefore, in order to give the player a sense of expectation, Japanese Patent No. 2821084 discloses a technique of changing the symbols in a fourth area different from the above-mentioned three areas.
In this technology, when the pattern pattern displayed by stopping in the two areas including the area where the reach change is performed among the three areas and the fourth area becomes the jackpot pattern, the jackpot game is realized as a jackpot. ing.

[0004]

However, the symbols displayed in the remaining two areas do not change, except for the symbol variation performed in the fourth area. Therefore, the player can only expect a jackpot symbol that includes the symbol patterns displayed in the two areas. Therefore, in the conventional technology, it is difficult to significantly increase the expectation of a jackpot for a player, because the possibility of a jackpot is limited.
The present invention has been made in view of such a point, and newly displays a symbol other than the symbol already displayed, and increases the number of symbol patterns that can be a big hit etc. to make the player's expectation exceptional. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be improved.

[0005]

Means 1 for solving the problems Means 1 for solving the problems are as described in claim 1. Here, the terms described in claim 1 are interpreted as follows. The same applies to the other claims and the detailed description of the invention. (1) The "symbol group" is composed of almost the same symbols or different symbols in a predetermined number of two or more. "Designs" include special designs consisting of characters (alphanumeric characters, kanji, etc.), symbols, codes, figures (characters, etc.), images, ordinary designs, decorative designs (background designs), etc. It may be a moving image such as an animation. "Design fluctuation" is
It means a variation performed using the above-mentioned symbol group. (2) The "display unit" is a part of a portion on which a design can be displayed for one display device (or display device or light-emitting body).
It may be composed of a plurality of indicators. (3) "Stop" is a state in which the fluctuation is stopped at least temporarily, and is not only a stationary display but also a display that moves in an arbitrary distance range in an arbitrary direction around the reference position, or a pattern without moving. It includes a display that changes the size of itself.

According to the means 1, as schematically shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of display portions 8a, 8b, 8c, 8 which can be variably displayed on each display portion using a symbol group consisting of two or more symbols.
d is provided, and when the symbols displayed on the plurality of display units are in a specific display mode (for example, a jackpot symbol), a game state advantageous to the player 2 can be realized. Furthermore, of the plurality of display units, the second display units 8a and 8b that stop and display the fluctuations.
Regarding, about the 1st design 8f which is indicated in one indicator 8a is moved or copied to the other indicator 8b, the 1st symbol 8f which is moved or copied and the 2nd symbol 8g which is indicated in the other indicator 8b A symbol display means 6 for displaying a symbol advantageous to the player 2 on the other display portion 8b is provided. In the example shown in FIG. 1, it is realized by the game control unit 4 issuing a command to the symbol display means 6 when the required condition is satisfied. The required conditions correspond to winning of the game ball at the starting opening, passing through the gate, etc., but specific conditions are set appropriately according to the type of game machine, date and time, game state, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the display unit 8a,
In the symbol variation related to 8b and 8c, a specific display mode was not displayed on the activated line, resulting in a loss. However, after that, the display unit 8 displays the symbol variation on the display units 8b, 8c, 8d
When the process is performed in d, the reach line La of the pattern “7” is formed. Also, for the player 2, the first symbol 8f (in this example, symbol "7") displayed in the display unit 8a is more than the second symbol 8g (in this example symbol "○") displayed in the display unit 8b. Since it is advantageous, the symbol display means 6 moves and displays the first symbol 8f on the display portion 8b as shown in (B). In the example shown in FIG. 1, the character symbol 8h is the first symbol 8f from the display portion 8a to the display portion 8b (rightward in the drawing).
The animation is moving to. By doing this, the display portions 8b, 8 after moving the first symbol 8f
In c and 8d, two reach lines L based on the design "7"
a and Lb are formed. Even if the first symbol 8f is copied onto the display portion 8b, the reach lines La and Lb are similarly formed.
If the number of reach lines is increased, the possibility that a specific display mode is displayed is also increased, so that the expectation of the player 2 can be improved significantly.

[0008]

Means 2 for solving the problems Means 2 for solving the problems are as described in claim 2. The means 2
According to the above, the symbol display means 6 moves or copies the first symbol 8f to the other display portion 8b when a new reach line is formed by displaying the first symbol 8f on the other display portion 8b. As shown in FIG. 1B, when the first symbol 8f displayed on the display unit 8a is moved to the display unit 8b and displayed,
In addition to the reach line La, a reach line Lb is newly formed. Even if the first symbol 8f is copied and displayed on the display portion 8b, a reach line Lb is newly formed. Since the possibility of displaying a specific display mode increases as the number of reach lines increases, it is possible to significantly improve the player's expectation.

[0009]

Means 3 for solving the problems Means 3 for solving the problems are as described in claim 3. The means 3
According to the above, the symbol display means 6 moves or copies the first symbol 8f to the other display portion 8b when the first symbol 8f constitutes a part of a specific display mode. As shown in FIG. 1B, the first symbol 8f displayed on the display unit 8a is displayed on the display unit 8b.
By moving the image to and displaying it, it is more likely that a specific display mode is displayed in relation to the design 8i (design “7” in this example) displayed on the display unit 8c. Even if the first symbol 8f is copied and displayed on the display unit 8b, the possibility of displaying a specific display mode is increased. Therefore, the expectation of the player 2 can be improved significantly.

[0010]

Means 4 for solving the problems Means 4 for solving the problems are as described in claim 4. The means 4
According to the above, the symbol display means 6 displays on one display unit 8a instead of the second symbol 8g which does not form a part of a specific display mode among the symbols stopped and displayed on the other display unit 8b. The first symbol 8f is moved or copied and displayed on the other display portion 8b. Display unit 8b (or display units 8a, 8
b, 8d), for example, a first symbol 8f that can form a specific display mode such as the symbol "7" or the symbol "BAR",
When displaying the second symbol 8g that cannot form a specific display mode such as the symbol "○", the specific display mode is displayed if the first symbol 8f is displayed instead of the second symbol 8g. The likelihood of being increased. Therefore, the expectation of the player 2 can be improved significantly.

[0011]

Means 5 for solving the problems Means 5 for solving the problems are constructed as follows. Equipped with a plurality of display units 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d that can be variably displayed on each display unit by using a symbol group consisting of two or more symbols, and display a predetermined number (for example, three) of the plurality of display units. It is a gaming machine configured to realize a gaming state that is advantageous to the player 2 when the symbols displayed on the unit are in a specific display mode, and is displayed on a first display unit (for example, the display unit 8a) that is not targeted by a predetermined number. The first symbol 8f to be displayed is moved or copied to a predetermined number of target second display portions (for example, the display portion 8b), and the moved or copied first symbol 8f and the second symbol 8g to be displayed on the second display portion. Of the above, there is a symbol display means 6 for displaying a symbol advantageous to the player 2 while leaving the symbol on the second display section.

According to the means 5, the symbol display means 6 moves the first symbol 8f to the display portion 8b, as shown in FIG. 1 (B). In this example, the first symbol 8f is more advantageous to the player 2 than the second symbol 8g displayed on the display unit 8b, and therefore the first symbol 8f is displayed on the display unit 8b. Therefore, two reach lines La, Lb based on the design "7" are formed on the target number of target display portions 8b, 8c, 8d. Even if the first symbol 8f is copied onto the display portion 8b, the reach lines La and Lb are similarly formed. As the number of reach lines increases, the possibility of displaying a specific display mode also increases, so that the expectation of the player 2 can be improved significantly.

[0013]

Means 6 for Solving the Problem Means 6 for solving the problem is a first predetermined number of display units (for example, display units 8a, 8).
b, 8c) and the symbols are displayed on the second predetermined number of display units (for example, display units 8b, 8c, 8d), and the symbols displayed on any one of the display units have a specific display mode. In this case, the gaming machine is configured to be able to realize a gaming state that is advantageous to the player 2, and when the specific display mode does not appear on the first predetermined number of display units, the symbol display means 6 displays the second predetermined number of displays. The display unit that is advantageous to the player 2 among the units is configured to be changed again. The first predetermined number and the second predetermined number may be the same or different.

According to the means 6, the display section which is advantageous to the player 2 is changed again. The number of reach lines is increased or the probability change is caused by the symbols displayed on the display section which is not changed again. And the like will increase. Therefore, the possibility that a specific display mode is displayed is increased, so that the expectation of the player 2 can be further improved.

[0015]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. [Embodiment 1] Embodiment 1 is an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine, which is one of the gaming machines, and will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 8.

First, FIG. 2 is a front view showing the appearance of the card unit 10 (CR unit) and the pachinko machine 12.
The card unit 10 has balance information (value information) recorded on a recording medium (for example, a magnetic card or an IC card).
Can be input and output, and pachinko balls (game balls, game media) corresponding to the amount of money desired by the player 2 can be lent out within the range of the balance information. The specific configuration and operation of the card unit 10 are the same as the well-known configuration, and therefore illustration and description thereof will be omitted.

The gaming board 14 of the pachinko machine 12 has a gate 56 having a gate sensor 54 for detecting a pachinko ball passing therethrough, and a movable piece 5 movable by a solenoid 48.
A starter opening 24 having 0 (a so-called tulip), a special winning opening 26 having an opening / closing lid 28 that can be opened and closed by a solenoid 44, a combined accessory device 16 having a number-of-holds display 52, 58, a liquid crystal display 22 and the like, a predetermined shape A light emitting device 20 having a plurality of light emitting members formed in
Arrange windmills, obstacle nails, etc. appropriately. Here, starting port 2
In addition to the movable piece 50 described above, the reference numeral 4 includes a starting opening sensor 46 for detecting a winning pachinko ball. In addition to the above-described opening / closing lid 28, the special winning opening 26 allows the jackpot gaming state to be continued within the required number of times (for example, 16 times) when a pachinko ball wins within the special winning opening opening period (for example, 20 seconds).
A zone (special area), a V sensor 62 that detects a pachinko ball that has entered the V zone, and the like are provided.

The composite accessory device 16 has a liquid crystal display 2 capable of displaying symbol variations of ordinary symbols and symbol variations of special symbols.
2, the number of special reserve (the number of pending design fluctuations related to special symbols)
Hold number display 52 for displaying, Hold number display 58 for displaying the normal hold number (the hold number of symbol fluctuations related to the normal symbol)
And so on. Of these, the liquid crystal display 22 is configured to realize the display units 8a, 8b, 8c and 8d. The number-of-holding display 52 and the number-of-holding display 58 are each composed of a predetermined number of LEDs (for example, 4 or 9). Instead of the segment element or LED described above, a light bulb (lamp), a plasma display device, or the like may be arbitrarily used.

When the pachinko ball passes through the gate 56, the symbol variation of the ordinary symbol is displayed in the specific area 22a of the liquid crystal display 22. The variation of the ordinary symbol is displayed on a normal symbol display (for example, a segment element, a liquid crystal display, an LED display, etc.) provided on the game board 14 separately from the liquid crystal display 22. Good. Ordinarily, when the required period (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after starting to fluctuate, the symbol is stopped, and when the ordinary symbol is in a hit state, the solenoid 48
Is operated to open and close the movable piece 50 of the starting port 24 in a predetermined pattern (for example, after opening for 0.3 seconds and then closing).

Below the game board 14, an ashtray 38 for storing cigarette butts, a lower plate 36 for temporarily storing pachinko balls including prize balls, and whether or not the player 2 is in contact are detected. A handle 32 having a touch sensor 34, a speaker 40 (sound device) which is provided inside the upper plate 30 and outputs a sound (voice, music, sound effect, etc.) and the like. Around the game area, etc., lamps 1 that emit light according to the game state etc.
8 (light emitter). Above the upper plate 30, a ball lending button 42 for instructing a ball lending, an information display 60 for displaying balance information and the like, a return button 64 for instructing the return of the recording medium, and the like are provided.

Next, an example of various boards having a connection structure for realizing a pachinko game by the pachinko machine 12 will be described with reference to FIG. Still simply "connect"
In that case, it means to be electrically connected unless otherwise specified.

A main control board 120 mainly composed of a CPU (processor) 122 is like a ROM 124 storing a game control program and required data, a random number, a special reserved number, an ordinary reserved number, a table for fluctuation patterns, etc. A RAM 126 or the like capable of storing temporary data is provided. C
The PU 122 executes a game control program to realize a pachinko game. The game control program includes a program for realizing procedures such as a starting opening process described later. For example, an EPROM is used as the ROM 124, and RA
Although DRAM is used for M126, other types of memory (for example, EEPROM, SRAM, flash memory, etc.) may be arbitrarily used. The other components are similar to the well-known configurations, and therefore illustration and description thereof will be omitted.

The main control board 120 receives signals from the touch sensor 34 and the payout control board 112 and controls the drive of the firing motor 100. Signals from the drive sensor 104, the counting sensor 106, and the like. In response to this, a payout control board 112 that drives and controls the payout motor 102, and an interface board 114 that is connected to the card unit 10 and the payout control board 112 to control the transmission and reception of data and the display of the information display 60 (in FIG. 3, "I / F board"), a symbol control board 130 that controls the symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 22, a voice control board 132 that controls the sound output from the speaker 40, a lamp that controls the display of the lamps 18, etc. The control board 134 and the like are connected. All of these boards are C like the main control board 120.
It is configured around the PU. The drive sensor 104 is the motor 1
02 and the driving state of a payout device for paying out pachinko balls are monitored. The counting sensor 106 counts the number of pachinko balls actually paid out. These drive sensors 10
4, contact sensor (for example, reed switch, micro switch, pressure sensor, etc.) or non-contact sensor (for example, proximity sensor, optical sensor) as the counting sensor 106, gate sensor 54, starting port sensor 46, V sensor 62, etc. ，
Infrared sensor etc.) is used.

In addition to the above-described starting opening sensor 46 and the like, the main control board 120 can also transmit signals (for example, game information such as a big hit, a symbol determination, and a probability change) to an external device of the pachinko machine 12. The external terminal board 108, the light emitting device 20, the reserved number indicators 52, 58, etc. are directly connected. Further, the devices (for example, the gate sensor 54, the V sensor 62, the solenoids 44, 48, etc.) provided at a position distant from the main control board 120 include the relay terminal board 13 for signal relay.
Connect via 6. By controlling the operation of the solenoid 44, the opening / closing lid 28 can be reciprocated in the direction of arrow D2 to open and close. Similarly, solenoid 48
By controlling the operation of, the movable piece 50 can be reciprocated in the direction of the arrow D4 to open and close.

The symbol control board 130 is mainly composed of the CPU 140, and is provided with a ROM 142 for storing a display control program and required data, a RAM 144 for storing temporary data such as received data, jackpot symbols and lottery data. The symbol control board 130 stores the symbols in advance and generates a character by receiving a display command or the like, or a VDP (Video Display Pr) for displaying the symbols on the liquid crystal display 22 by receiving the display information sent from the CPU 140.
ocessor) etc. It is desirable that the VDP can independently control display / non-display in two or more layers.
The CPU 140 executes the display control program stored in the ROM 142 to display the symbol on the liquid crystal display 22. RO
EPROM is used for M142 and DR is used for RAM144
Although AM is used, other types of memories described above may be arbitrarily used. The other components are similar to the well-known configurations, and therefore illustration and description thereof will be omitted.

In the example shown in FIG. 3, the pattern control board 130, the voice control board 132, and the lamp control board 134 are each controlled directly from the main control board 120.
The main control board 120 may control the voice control board 132 and the lamp control board 134 through the symbol control board 130. In this way, the main control board 120
Since it is sufficient to give an instruction only to the symbol control board 130, the load can be reduced.

The procedure executed by the main control board 120 in order to realize the present invention in the pachinko machine 12 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the starting opening process for realizing the determination of the winning of the pachinko ball to the starting opening 24. For the sake of simplicity, the special reserved number is simply referred to as the "reserved number".

The starting opening process shown in FIG. 4 corresponds to the game control section 4, and it is first determined whether or not a pachinko ball has been won in the starting opening 24 [step S10]. For example, if there is a detection signal from the starting opening sensor 46 shown in FIGS.
ES), and if there is no such detection signal, it is determined that no prize has been won (NO). If a pachinko ball wins the starting opening 24 (YES), various random numbers are read for each winning and stored in a storage unit such as the RAM 126 or the like [step S12]. As the random number read in step S12, one or both of a software random number using a counter or the like and a hardware random number using an oscillator or the like are used. As the random number, for example, a winning determination random number RA for determining whether or not it is a big hit, and the winning determination random number R
A random number RB for winning symbols that specifies a jackpot symbol (for example, a symbol pattern [777] etc.) to be displayed when the jackpot is determined based on A, a display pattern in which the contents change from the start to the end of the symbol fluctuation. The symbol display random number RC or the like to be identified is applicable.

When various random numbers are stored in the RAM 126, the payout control board 1 for paying out the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning.
The payout command is transmitted to 12 [step S1
4], the result of increasing the number of holdings up to the upper limit is displayed on the holding number display 52 [step S16]. And
It is determined whether or not it is not possible to start symbol fluctuation (that is, fluctuation is impossible), or whether or not the number of holdings is 0 or less [step S1
8]. Specifically, it is determined that the current game state is not fluctuating when the symbol is fluctuating or during a big jackpot game, and when it is not in any of the states, it is feasible. Further, if the number of holdings is 0 or less, all the symbol fluctuations related to holding have already been completed.

If the fluctuation of the symbol can be started and the number of holdings is 1 or more (NO in step S18), the number of holdings is reduced to release the holding [step S20], and is specified by the symbol display random number RC. A display command including the displayed display pattern, display section, etc. is transmitted to the symbol control board 130 to realize symbol variation [step S22]. After transmitting the display command to the symbol control board 130, the variation period (for example, 30 seconds) until the symbol variation is finished is waited.
An example of the symbol variation will be described later.

After the symbols have been changed, it is determined whether or not the result of the lottery this time is a big hit [step S24]. A highly reliable pachinko machine 12 that is not easily affected by external noise, etc.
Then, whether or not it is a big hit based on the random number RA for win / loss determination,
That is, it is determined whether or not the random number value = the big hit value. One or more jackpot values are set. If it is a big hit (YES), a big hit process is executed to realize a big hit game that gives an opportunity to obtain a prize ball [step S2.
6]. The jackpot game, for example, the opening and closing lid 2 of the big winning opening 26
8 is opened for a certain period (specifically, 30 seconds), and prize balls are paid out according to the number of pachinko balls that have won the special winning opening 26 or the like. Since the specific procedure of the jackpot process is well known, its description and illustration are omitted. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S18 that the symbol variation cannot be started or the number of holdings is 0 (NO), or if it is determined in step S24 that there is a loss (NO), the starting opening process is ended.

Next, the variation of the symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 based on the display command transmitted from the main control board 120 to the symbol control board 130 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing the display process of the symbol variation, and FIGS. 6 to 8 show an example of the symbol variation corresponding to the display process. Since the difference between the movement and the copying is only whether or not the pattern is left on the transfer source (copy source), FIGS. 6 to 8 show an example of moving the pattern for easy understanding.

The display process of FIG. 5 corresponds to the symbol display means 6 and procedurally expresses the contents of the display pattern. Instead of the display pattern, it can be realized by a control procedure (execution of a program) in the symbol control board 130. The liquid crystal display 22 is configured to display variable regions R1, R2, R3, and R4 that imitate the symbols by imitating four reels. Variable region R1, R2, R3, R4
Corresponds to the display portions 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d. The reach line is displayed in FIG. 6 and subsequent figures for the sake of clarity, but it may be hidden depending on the model, the gaming state, and the like. The symbol "☆" is a symbol (so-called non-special symbol) that does not form a jackpot symbol on the activated line.

In FIG. 5, first, the symbol variation is started in each of the three variation regions [step S30], and then the symbol variation is temporarily stopped [step S32]. Figure 6
In the example shown in (A), the variation areas R1, R2, R3 start the symbol variations C1, C2, C3, respectively, and in the example shown in FIG. 6B, the symbol patterns combined by the temporarily stopped symbols are three stages. Both the horizontal line and the two diagonal lines have a missing pattern. If the display condition of the fourth reel is satisfied by this pause (step S34)
YES), the fourth reel is displayed [step S3
6]. The display condition of the fourth reel can be arbitrarily set according to the model of the pachinko machine 12, the game state, etc., for example, a random number (random number for symbol display RC etc.) has become a specific value,
The specific lost design is displayed, the lost design is displayed after the reach, and the like. When the big hit symbol is formed, the display condition of the fourth reel is not satisfied (NO in step S34), and the symbol display process is ended. Note that FIG.
In the example shown in (B), the variable region R4 is displayed as the fourth reel.

After the fourth reel is displayed in step S36, the variation area R4 corresponding to the fourth reel and two variation areas selected from the variation areas R1, R2 and R3 are combined according to the symbols displayed. The lottery result will be displayed in the symbol pattern. In the following, the variation region R4
And two variable regions selected from the variable regions R1, R2, and R3 are called "target regions". In other words, the variable area that is not selected from the variable areas R1, R2, and R3 is out of the target of the lottery result, and is referred to as "non-target area". In order for the symbol displayed in the non-target area to be related to the lottery result, there is no choice but to display the symbol in the target area.

Therefore, the symbol to be displayed in the non-target area is moved (or copied) to the target area and displayed [Step S
40], in the target area of the movement destination, the other symbols are erased while leaving the symbols advantageous to the player 2 [step S42]. The symbols that are advantageous to the player 2 can be arbitrarily set according to the model of the pachinko machine 12, the game state, etc., but for example, the symbols that form reach lines, the symbols that increase the number of reach lines, the symbols relating to probability fluctuations, etc. Is applicable. With these designs, the chances of becoming a jackpot increase, or the chance of becoming a jackpot again after a jackpot increases.

In the example shown in FIG. 6C, the target areas are variable areas R2 and R3, and the non-target areas are variable areas R1. The animation "7" displayed in the variable region R1 by the character pattern 70 is moved in parallel to the variable region R2 along the right direction of the drawing (illustrated by the arrow D6). Symbol "7" moved to the fluctuation area R2
Is displayed in an overlapping manner (or side by side) with the symbol "☆" displayed in the variable region R2. By temporarily performing such superimposed display (or parallel display), the process of change can be presented, and the player 2 can be informed what kind of symbol is present.

In the example shown in FIG. 7 (A) after the above-mentioned superimposed display, the symbol "☆" displayed in the variable region R2 is erased as compared with the display example in FIG. 6 (C). , The symbol “7” moved from the variable region R1 is left. This means that when the pattern "☆" is left, only one reach line L2 can be formed as shown in Fig. 6C, whereas when the pattern "7" is left, Fig. 7A is shown. This is because the two reach lines L2 and L4 are formed as shown in FIG. If the symbol "7" is left in this way, the chances of displaying the jackpot pattern are increased, so that the expectation of the player 2 who expects a bonus such as a jackpot game can be particularly improved. In this example, the symbol “7” translated from the variable region R1 to the variable region R2 corresponds to the first symbol 8f, and the symbol “☆” displayed in the variable region R2 corresponds to the second symbol 8g. Moreover, the character pattern 70 does not always appear, and it rarely appears in a normal game.

After moving or erasing the symbol, the symbol variation is started on the fourth reel [step S44], and then the symbol variation is stopped and ended [step S46]. Figure 7
In the example shown in (A), the symbol variation C4 is started in the variation region R4, and finally the symbol variation C4 as in the example shown in FIG. 7 (B).
To stop. In this example, the symbol pattern [77] is set on the effective line (reach line L4) of the variable regions R2, R3, and R4.
7] is displayed, the jackpot is displayed as the lottery result. In the variable region R1, the character pattern 70 is banzai to notify the big hit.

Not limited to the above display example, the following display example (a
You may implement 1) and (a2). (A1) The above-described display examples are the variation regions R adjacent to each other.
Although the target areas are R2, R3, and R4, the present invention can be applied to the case where the variable areas that are not adjacent to each other are the target areas. For example, when the display temporarily stops with the symbol as shown in FIG. 7C and the display condition of the fourth reel is satisfied (step S in FIG. 5).
34, YES), the symbol “7” displayed in the variable region R1,
Even if "8" is moved in parallel to the variable region R2, it is difficult because the symbols "7" and "BAR" are displayed in the variable region R2. Therefore, if the symbols “7” and “BAR” displayed in the variable region R2 are moved in parallel to the variable region R3, it is more advantageous to the player 2 than the symbol “☆” displayed in the variable region R3. Therefore, as shown in the example of FIG. 8A, if the symbols “7” and “BAR” are moved to the variable region R3 and left (steps S40 and S42 in FIG. 5),
Two reach lines L6 and L8 are formed. Therefore, if you change the symbol C4, the chance of a big hit increases.
The expectation of the player 2 can be improved significantly. In this example, the character pattern 72 is displayed as an animation in which two patterns are moved in parallel.

(A2) In the above display example, the symbols are moved in parallel, but the invention can also be applied to the case of moving other than parallel movement. For example, when the symbol temporarily stops as shown in FIG. 8B and the display condition of the fourth reel is satisfied (YES in step S34 of FIG. 5), the symbol “7” displayed in the variable region R1 is drawn. If it is slanted to the variable region R2 along the lower right direction (illustrated by the arrow D8), it is more advantageous to the player 2 than the symbol "☆" displayed in the variable region R2. Therefore, as shown in the example of FIG. 8C, if the symbol “7” is moved to the variable region R2 and left (steps S40 and S of FIG. 5).
42), two reach lines L10 and L12 are formed. If the symbol variation C4 is performed, the chance of a big hit increases, so that the expectation of the player 2 can be particularly improved. In this example, an animation display in which the character design 74 moves the design “7” is performed.

According to the first embodiment described above, FIG.
Considering the examples shown in (A) to FIG. 7 (B), the following effects can be obtained. (B1) Variable regions R1, R2, R3, R4 (variable regions R1 and R2) among the two variable regions R1 and R2 which are displayed by stopping the variation among the plurality of display units 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d.
Symbol "7" (first symbol 8f) displayed on the variable region R2
Of the symbols “7” moved or copied, and the symbols “☆” (second symbol 8g) displayed in the variable region R2, the symbol advantageous to the player 2 is set in the other variable region R2. The remaining display is performed {symbol display means 6; steps S40 and S42 in FIG. 5}. By doing this, two reach lines L2, L4 based on the design "7" are formed in the variable regions R2, R3, R4 after the design "7" is moved or copied {see FIG. 7 (A)}. . In the variable region R2, the symbol "7" that has been moved or copied and the symbol "☆" originally displayed are temporarily displayed, after which one symbol "7" remains and the other symbol "☆" Since the process of erasing is displayed, it is possible to give the player 2 a sense of expectation of expecting which symbol will remain. Further, when the reach line is formed, the possibility that a jackpot pattern (specific display mode) is displayed is increased, so that the expectation of the player 2 can be particularly improved.

(B2) If the symbol "7" is displayed in the variable region R2 and a new reach line L4 is formed, the symbol "7" is moved or copied in the variable region R2 and left (the symbol display means 6; Steps S40 and S42 in FIG. 5}.
As the number of reach lines increases, the possibility that a jackpot pattern will be displayed also increases, so that the expectation of the player 2 can be improved significantly.

(B3) When the symbol "7" constitutes a part of the jackpot symbol, the symbol "7" to be displayed in the variable region R1 is moved or copied to the variable region R2 and left {the symbol display means 6; 5 steps S40 and S42}. This increases the possibility that the jackpot symbol will be displayed in relation to the symbol "7" (symbol 8i) displayed in the variable region R3. Therefore, the expectation of the player 2 can be improved significantly.

(B4) Of the symbols stopped and displayed in the variable region R2, instead of the symbol "☆" (the second symbol 8g) which does not form a part of the jackpot symbol, the symbol "7" displayed in the variable region R1 is displayed. Is moved or copied to the variable region R2 and left as it is (symbol display means 6; steps S40 and S4 in FIG. 5).
2}. Even if there is a symbol "☆", it does not constitute a jackpot symbol, but instead of leaving the symbol "7" displayed, there is a possibility that a jackpot symbol is constituted. Therefore, the expectation of the player 2 can be improved significantly.

[Embodiment 2] Embodiment 2 is an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine 12 as in Embodiment 1, and will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11. The configuration and the like of the pachinko machine 12 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and in order to simplify the illustration and description, the second embodiment will be described on the points different from the first embodiment. Therefore, the same elements as those used in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

A symbol variation for transmitting a display command to the symbol control board 130 and displaying on the liquid crystal display 22 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 9 to 11. First, in FIG. 5, step S is different from the first embodiment.
After the fourth reel is displayed at 36, the process from the start of the pattern variation to the temporary stop is performed a predetermined number of times (RO is performed once or more).
The number of times stored in M124 or the like) is repeated [step S38]. In this example, the three variable regions R1 and R
Reference numerals 2, R3 correspond to the first predetermined number of display portions, and the three fluctuation regions R2, R3, R4 correspond to the second predetermined number of display portions.

Design variations C1, C2, C3 were started in the variation regions R1, R2, R3, respectively, but as the reach line L14 was formed as in the example shown in FIG. C2 and C3 were temporarily stopped (steps S30 and S32 in FIG. 5). After displaying the variable area R4 corresponding to the fourth reel, the variable areas R1, R2 and R are displayed.
The process from the start of the pattern change in any of 3 and R4 to the temporary stop is repeated (steps S36 and S3 in FIG. 5).
8). That is, first, as shown in FIG. 9 (A) to FIG. 9 (B), the symbol variation C4 is started in the variation region R4 and then temporarily stopped. As a result, the variation regions R1, R2, R3
All the pattern patterns displayed on the screen became lost patterns. However, since the reach line L16 is formed by the symbol "7" displayed in the variation region R4, the symbol variation C2 is again varied in the variation region R2 as shown in FIGS. 9C to 10A, and then stopped. To do. Then, the symbol patterns displayed in the variable regions R2, R3 and R4 related to the reach line L16 are also lost symbols. However, since the reach line L18 is formed by the symbol "7" displayed in the variation region R2, after the symbol variation C1 is changed again in the variation region R1 as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10B. Stop. Then, the symbol patterns displayed in the variable regions R1, R2, R3 related to the reach line L20 are also lost symbols. But,
Further, since the reach line L20 is formed by the symbol “7” displayed in the variable region R1, FIG. 10B to FIG.
Symbol variation C in variation region R3 as shown over 0 (C)
Start 3 and then pause.

Since the jackpot pattern was not formed even if these symbols were changed, all the symbols displayed in the variable region R1 by the animation of the character symbol 76 were changed along the right direction of the drawing (shown by the arrow D10). It is moved to the region R2 (step S40 in FIG. 5). In the variable region R2, the symbols “7” and “8” are more than the three symbols “☆”.
It is more advantageous for the player 2 to leave. Therefore,
The symbols "7" and "8" are left in the variable region R2, and all the symbols "☆" are erased (step S42 in FIG. 5). At this time, as shown in FIG. 11A, the reach lines L22, L are indicated by the symbol "7" displayed in the variable regions R2, R3.
Since 24 is formed, the symbol variation C4 is started in the variation region R4 as shown in FIG. 11B (step S4 in FIG. 5).
2). Then, when the symbol variation C4 is stopped (step S44 in FIG. 5), the variation region R as shown in FIG. 11 (C).
Since the symbol pattern [777] is displayed on the activated line (reach line L22) of 2, R3, R4, the big hit is displayed as the lottery result. In the variable region R1, the character pattern 76 is banzai to notify the big hit.

In this example, the reach lines L22 and L24 are formed by the symbol "7" displayed in the variable regions R2 and R3, and in many pachinko machines 12, the symbol pattern [777] causes the probability variation. Therefore, the fluctuation region R4 was changed again (see FIG. 11B). If the pachinko machine 12 does not change in probability with the pattern pattern [777], the change region R3 may be changed again. In this case, the variation regions R2 and R4
Two reach lines (upper horizontal line and lower horizontal line) are formed by the symbols "7" and "8" displayed on the screen.
The same degree of expectation can be given to the player 2 in that the same number of reach lines are formed. In this way, if the variation area that is more advantageous to the player 2 is changed again,
The player 2 is more likely to obtain a more advantageous privilege.

According to the second embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained. (C1) In FIG. 10 (B), all the symbols (first pattern) displayed in the variable region R1 (first display unit) as the non-target region
The pattern 8f) was moved or copied to the variable region R2 (second display portion) as the target region. Among the symbols displayed in the variable region R2, the symbols "7" and "8" are more advantageous to the player 2 than the symbol "☆", so the symbols are left and displayed {symbol display means 6; step S40 in FIG. 5). , S42}.
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11 (A), two reach lines L22 and L24 based on the symbol "7" are formed in the variable regions R2, R3, and R4 as the target regions, so that the jackpot symbol can be displayed. The nature also increases. Therefore, the expectation of the player 2 can be improved significantly.

(C2) Variable region R which is advantageous to the player 2
Since the re-variation was performed in 4, the probability of probability variation increased due to the combination of the symbols displayed on the display unit that did not re-variate {symbol display means 6; step S44 in FIG. 5,
S46, see FIG. 11B}. Therefore, the jackpot pattern is more likely to be displayed, and the expectation of the player 2 can be further improved. (C3) Other requirements, configurations, actions, operation results, etc. are the same as those in the first embodiment, and therefore the first embodiment.
It is possible to obtain the same effect as {the above (b1)-
See (b4)}.

[Other Embodiments] The pachinko machine 1 described above
2 (gaming machine), the structure, shape, size, material, arrangement, operating conditions, etc. of the other parts are not limited to those in the above embodiment. For example, each of the following modes to which the above-described embodiment is applied can be implemented. (D
1) In the first and second embodiments, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 12. Instead of this form, a plurality of display units 8a, which are game machines other than pachinko machines (for example, slot machines, arrange ball machines, sparrow ball game machines, video game machines, etc.) and are capable of variable display of symbol groups, The present invention can be similarly applied to those provided with 8b, 8c and 8d. Even with the other gaming machines, by newly displaying symbols other than the symbols already displayed, the number of symbol patterns that can be a jackpot symbol increases, so that the expectation of the player 2 can be significantly improved. Will be possible.

(D2) In the first and second embodiments, the display unit 8
Although a, 8b, 8c, and 8d are realized on the screen of the liquid crystal display 22 (see FIGS. 6 to 11), they may be realized by other configurations. As another configuration, for example, a configuration using a rotating drum in which symbols are marked on the outer peripheral surface of one or more display parts,
Two or more displays (liquid crystal display 22, information display 60, etc.)
Corresponds to a configuration in which one or more display units are displayed. In particular, when the target area and the non-target area are displayed on separate display devices, the design is moved or copied to a different display device, which makes the display interesting.

(D3) In the first and second embodiments, the pattern displayed in the non-target area (for example, variable area R1) is unconditionally moved to the target area (for example, variable area R2) or copied. (See FIGS. 6 to 11), a pattern may be moved or copied under a certain condition. The fixed condition corresponds to, for example, that the symbol displayed in the non-target region is a symbol advantageous to the player 2 as compared with the symbol displayed in the target region. In this way, only the advantageous symbols are moved or copied to the player 2, so that it is possible to give expectation to the formation of the reach line and the configuration of the jackpot symbol. In this case, the target area and the non-target area may be compared by the symbols at corresponding positions (for example, upper, middle, lower), and displayed in the target area regardless of the position and displayed in the non-target area. You may compare it with the design.
In the first and second embodiments, the symbols displayed in the variable area R1 are moved to the variable area R2 (FIG. 6).
(See FIG. 11), the source and destination are arbitrary. For example, the symbol displayed in the variable region R2 is moved to the variable region R1, or the symbol displayed in the variable region R4 is changed region R3.
It corresponds to moving to. The same can be said when copying the design. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player 2 with the enjoyment of looking forward from which area to which area the moving or copying is performed.

(D4) In the first and second embodiments, the pattern itself displayed in the non-target area (for example, the variable area R1) is moved to the target area (for example, the variable area R2) or copied. 6 to 11), it may be realized in a form in which a design which is different in appearance but which can be identified with the design is displayed in the target area. For example, with respect to a design including a figure (including a character) and a number, a mode in which the number portion is displayed in the target area is applicable. Similarly, for a pattern consisting of a plurality of (for example, 5) figures,
This corresponds to a mode in which the corresponding number (5 in this example) is displayed in the target area. Thus, even if the patterns are not the same, if the reach line can be formed and the jackpot pattern can be configured, the expectation of the player 2 can be increased.

(D5) In the first and second embodiments, the design "7" is applied to the first design 8f, and the design "○" or the design "☆" is applied to the second design 8g {FIG. 1, See FIG. 6 and the like}. Instead of this form, the first design 8f has a design "○"
Alternatively, the symbol “☆” may be applied, and the symbol “7” may be applied to the second symbol 8g. That is, the first symbol 8f and the second symbol 8
Any design can be applied to g, regardless of whether it is a special design or not. By using various patterns, the expression mode is increased, so that the display can be interesting.

[0058]

According to the present invention, the number of symbol patterns that can be in a particular display mode is increased by newly displaying symbols other than the symbols already displayed, so that the player's expectation is exceptional. Can be improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing an outline of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the appearance of a pachinko machine.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of various substrates and devices.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of a starting opening process.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a symbol display process.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display example of a liquid crystal display.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example of a liquid crystal display.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display example of a liquid crystal display.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a display example of a liquid crystal display.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example of a liquid crystal display.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display example of a liquid crystal display.

[Explanation of symbols]

2 players 4 Game control unit 6 symbol display means 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d Display section 8f 1st design 8g 2nd design 8h character design 8i design La, Lb reach line 12 Pachinko machines (gaming machines) 22 Liquid crystal display (symbol display means) 70, 72, 74, 76 Character design 120 main control board (game control section, symbol display means) 122,140 CPU 124, 142 ROM 126,144 RAM 130 Design control board 132 voice control board C1, C2, C3, C4 Design fluctuation L2, L4, ..., L24 Reach line R1, R2, R3, R4 Variable area (display section)

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of display units that can be variably displayed on each display unit using a symbol group composed of two or more symbols, and when the symbols displayed on the plurality of display units are in a specific display mode, a game is played. In a gaming machine configured to be able to realize a gaming state that is advantageous to a person, for the two display units that stop and display changes in the plurality of display units, the first symbol displayed on one display unit is displayed. Move or copy to the other display unit, and leave a symbol advantageous to the player among the first symbol and the second symbol displayed on the other display unit on the other display unit. A game machine having a symbol display means for displaying. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbol display means displays the first symbol on the other display unit to form a new reach line, and the first symbol is the other symbol. A game machine that moves or copies to the display section of. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the symbol display means, when the first symbol constitutes a part of a specific display mode, displays the first symbol on the other display section. A game machine to move or copy. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the symbol display means is a part of a specific display mode among the symbols stopped and displayed on the other display section. Instead of the second symbol that does not constitute, a gaming machine that moves or copies the first symbol displayed on one display unit to the other display unit and displays it.