JP2000254299A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for enjoying a varied game subjected under variable display and sufficiently inspiring expectation and excitation for a game player to hit a prize. SOLUTION: A first game executing means 110 executes a game simulated as a slot machine on a center variable display portion 31 having a display area arranged in a matrix of three vertical lines and three lateral lines at the first stage of a pattern matching game. A second game executing means 120 executes the second stage of the pattern matching game that the pattern is stopped after circulated and displayed on an outer frame variable display portion 32 around the center variable display portion 31 when the game ends in failure via a reach (ready-for-winning) state as a result of the first stage. In the game at the second stage executed after ending in failure at the first stage, a success appears even when a predetermined pattern is stopped and displayed at a position on the outer frame variable display portion 32 corresponding to the extension of a line where the game ends in failure via the reach state at the first stage.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention executes a predetermined symbol matching game based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition,
The present invention relates to a gaming machine that gives a special value advantageous to a player when the execution result is a hit.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional gaming machine has a liquid crystal display as a variable display means for displaying a screen game such as a symbol matching game, and executes a symbol matching game on the liquid crystal display when a ball is won in a starting winning opening. There is a so-called fever machine that generates a special value advantageous to a player when a specific symbol is completed as a result of the execution.

For example, when a display screen of a liquid crystal display is divided into a 3.times.3 matrix and a number or the like is displayed in each display area to execute a screen game like a slot machine, a start winning hole is provided. When a ball is won, each symbol is scroll-displayed for a predetermined period in units of three display regions connected in the column direction of the matrix, and then the symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed. Then, via the reach state that will be hit when one more predetermined symbol is completed,
When the same number is aligned on the horizontal or diagonal line, a hit occurs and a special value is given to the player.

Further, when stopping the last symbol which determines whether or not the reach state will be a hit, the scroll speed of the symbol is gradually reduced to stimulate a sense of expectation of the player for the hit. .

[0005]

In such a conventional gaming machine, the appearance of the reach state raises the expectation of the player hitting, but thereafter the symbols are stopped and displayed and the reach state is released. Now, there was no more turning from this state. For this reason, when the detached state appears, the excitement of the player, which has been increased by the reach, sinks at once, and the player cannot be enjoyed for a long time. In addition, since the change of the symbol is a simple thing of scrolling vertically, there is a problem that the game content is poorly changed and lacks interest.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems of the prior art, and the contents of the game variably displayed are varied, and the expectation and excitement to the player's hit are sufficiently elicited. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of playing the game.

[0007]

The gist of the present invention to achieve the above object lies in the following inventions. [1] A gaming machine that executes a predetermined symbol matching game based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, and gives a special value advantageous to a player when the execution result is a hit. First game execution means (110) for executing a stage, second game execution means (120) for executing a second stage of the symbol matching game, and a central variable for displaying the first stage of the symbol matching game Display (3
1) a variable display section for displaying a second stage of the symbol matching game, the outer frame variable display section (32) surrounding the central variable display section (31); Special value giving means (80, 140) for giving a value, the symbols appearing in the symbol matching game are numeric symbols, and the first game execution means (110) is provided with the central variable display section (31 ) Is performed as a first stage of the symbol matching game, in which the display content is varied over a predetermined period, and then symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed at a plurality of locations of the central variable display section (31). The special value providing means (80, 140) is provided with the central variable display section (3
The hit state in which a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on a predetermined line in 1) is the first state of the symbol matching game.
The special value is given to the player when the special value appears at the end of the stage, and the second game execution means (120)
In the execution process of the first stage of the symbol matching game, when one specific symbol is aligned on the predetermined line, the winning state is formed and the execution result of the first stage is passed through the reach state. When the game finally ends, the second stage of the symbol matching game is executed, and the second stage of the symbol matching game is executed by the central variable display section (3).
The appearance of the symbol orbiting around 1) is displayed on the outer frame variable display section (32) for a predetermined period, and then the symbol is placed at one or more locations in the outer frame variable display section (32). The special value providing means (80, 1
40) a symbol which is a factor which cannot be shifted to the hit state among the symbols appearing on the line which has come off via the reach state in the first stage of the symbol matching game; A value obtained by performing a predetermined operation on a symbol stopped and displayed at a position corresponding to an extension of the line that has been deviated via the reach state in the outer frame variable display unit (32) is the reach. A gaming machine characterized in that the special value is given to a player when a number constituting the hit state is obtained by combining with a state.

[2] The symbol that has caused the reach state to be unable to transition to the hit state and an extension of a line of the outer frame variable display section (32) that has come off via the reach state. The gaming machine according to [1], further comprising a calculation content notifying unit (40, 123) for notifying a player of the content of the calculation performed on the symbol stopped and displayed at the position where the calculation is performed.

[3] The symbol that has caused the reach state to fail to transition to the hit state and the extension of the line of the outer frame variable display section (32) that has come off via the reach state. The gaming machine according to [1] or [2], wherein the content of the calculation performed on the symbol stopped and displayed at the position where the symbol is changed fluctuates at least every time the symbol matching game of the second stage is executed.

[4] The gaming machine according to [1], [2] or [3], wherein the content of the calculation varies during the progress of the second stage of the symbol matching game.

[5] The symbol that has caused the reach state to be unable to transition to the hit state and the extension of the line of the outer frame variable display section (32) that has come off via the reach state. [1], [2], [2], [3], [3], [3], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [7], [7], [7], [7], [7], [7], [7] above, wherein The gaming machine according to [3] or [4].

[6] In the first stage of the symbol matching game, among the symbols appearing on the line that has come off via the reach state, the reach state cannot be changed to the hit state. The value obtained by performing the above calculation on the symbol and the symbol stopped and displayed at the position corresponding to the extension of the line that has deviated via the reach state in the outer frame variable display section (32) is the above-mentioned value. When a number that constitutes the hit state is obtained by combining with the reach state, the number is displayed at a position where a symbol that has caused the reach state to be unable to transition to the hit state is displayed. [1], [2], [3], [4]
Or the gaming machine according to [5].

[7] A symbol orbiting the outer frame variable display section (32) in the second stage of the symbol matching game, and comes off via the reach state in the first stage of the symbol matching game. The number of things that can form the hit state by combining with the symbols appearing on the line
[1], [2], [3], [4], [5] characterized by changing according to the type of symbols constituting the reach state that appeared in the first stage of the symbol matching game. ]
Or the gaming machine according to [6].

[8] A symbol that goes around the outer frame variable display section (32) in the second stage of the symbol matching game, and comes off via the reach state in the first stage of the symbol matching game. The number of symbols that can form the hit state by combining with the symbols appearing on the line,
[1], [2], [3], [4], [4], wherein the number increases in accordance with the number of lines that have deviated via the reach state in the first stage of the symbol matching game. 5],
The gaming machine according to [6] or [7].

[9] The central variable display section (31)
A unit display area in which three symbols can be stopped and displayed is arranged in a vertical and horizontal matrix, and the outer frame variable display unit (3
2) wherein the unit display area is arranged so as to make a round around the central variable display section (31), [1], [2], [3], [4], [5],
The gaming machine according to [6], [7] or [8].

[10] The direction in which the symbol circulates in the outer frame variable display section (32) is changed [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6],
The gaming machine according to [7], [8] or [9].

[11] In the second stage of the symbol matching game, the symbol orbiting the outer frame variable display portion (32) has come off via the reach state in the first stage of the symbol matching game. [1], [2], characterized in that only one or two or more symbols that can form the hit state by combining with the symbols appearing on the line
[3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8],
The gaming machine according to [9] or [10].

[12] In the second stage of the symbol matching game, the symbols orbiting the outer frame variable display portion (32) are removed via the reach state in the first stage of the symbol matching game. The display mode of a symbol that can form the hit state by combining with a symbol appearing on a line is different from other symbols [1],
[2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7],
The gaming machine according to [8], [9] or [10].

The present invention operates as follows. The central variable display section (31) has a display area arranged in a matrix of, for example, 3 columns and 3 rows, and the first game execution means (110) performs a predetermined operation such as a prize ball winning the starting winning opening. The first stage of the symbol matching game is executed based on the establishment of the starting condition. In the first stage of the symbol matching game, the display contents of the central variable display section (31) are changed over a predetermined period, and then symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed at a plurality of positions of the central variable display section (31). .

At the end of the first stage of the symbol matching game, the special value giving means (80, 140) stops and displays a specific symbol combination on a predetermined line in the central variable display section (31). When the hit state appears, a special value is given to the player. For example, if a specific symbol such as "777" is aligned on a horizontal or diagonal line, it will be in a hit state,
As a special value, a large variable winning opening is repeatedly opened and closed.

In the first stage of the symbol matching game, the second game executing means (120) passes through a reach state in which a hit state is formed when one more specific symbol is aligned on a predetermined line. And, when the execution result of the first step is finally out, the second step of the symbol matching game is executed.

In the second stage of the symbol matching game, the appearance of the symbol circling around the central variable display section (31) is displayed on the outer frame variable display section (32) for a predetermined period, and thereafter, the circling speed is displayed. Is gradually lowered, and the outer frame variable display section (3
The symbols are stopped and displayed at one or more stop locations in 2).

The special value assigning means (80, 140) is a symbol that appears on the line that has come off via the reach state in the first stage, and the first reach of the outer frame variable display section (32). Even when a predetermined hit state is formed by combining a symbol stopped and displayed at a corresponding position on the extension of the line that has gone off via the state, a special value is given to the player.

For example, in the first stage, the central variable display section (3
When the symbol “773” is stopped and displayed on the predetermined line of 1), and the symbol “7” is stopped and displayed at a corresponding position on the extension of the previous line in the second stage, “7” is displayed on one line. Are formed, and a hit appears.

As described above, when the reach state that appeared in the first stage of the symbol matching game is out of order, the symbol matching game in the second stage is started, and the reach state that has been released in the first stage is the second state. Since there is a possibility of turning into a win at a stage, it is possible to evoke a longer sense of expectation of the player for the hit. In addition, since the game content of the second stage is a novel one in which the symbol orbits around the central variable display portion (31), it is possible to provide a variety of game contents without causing the player to get bored.

The symbol matching game is executed only when the reach state that finally comes off is constituted by a predetermined part of a plurality of types of symbols that can appear in the symbol matching game. You may make it progress to two steps.
For example, the process proceeds to the second stage only when the reach state formed by the odd symbols is out of order.

If the symbol appearing in the symbol matching game is a numeric symbol, the reach of the symbols appearing on the line that has come off via the reach state in the first stage of the symbol matching game is reached. The symbol that caused the state to be unable to transition to the hit state and the symbol that is stopped and displayed in the outer frame variable display section (32) at a position corresponding to the extension of the line that has been disconnected via the reach state are displayed. The special value may be given to the player when the value obtained by performing the above operation becomes a number that constitutes the winning state by combining with the previous reaching state.

For example, in the line where "773" has come out and the line has come off, the number "3" is the cause of the deviation.
If the content of the calculation performed at this time is addition, when the numeral symbol stopped and displayed in the second stage symbol matching game on the extension of the line that has been lost is “4”, the calculation of “3 + 4” is performed. Done. When the calculation result is “7”, three numbers “7” are obtained by combining the two calculation results “7” and the calculation result, and a hit appears.

Also, calculation content notifying means (40, 123)
Informs the player whether the operation to be performed is addition or subtraction. For example, a symbol “+” or an arithmetic symbol “−” is displayed on a predetermined display unit. Further, the content of the calculation to be performed may be changed every time the symbol matching game of the second stage is executed, or the content of the calculation may be changed while the second stage of the symbol matching game is in progress. Is also good.

The result of the operation is indicated by an operation result notifying means (45,
123) is notified to the player. Further, when the calculation result is a value that causes a transition to the hit state, a symbol representing the value of the calculation result may be displayed at a position where the symbol causing the departure is displayed. As a result, a state similar to the case where a hit appears in the first step is formed at the end of the second step, and as a result of executing the second step, it is easier and more reliable to change to the hit state. The player can be recognized.

Also, a symbol which rotates the outer frame variable display section (32) in the second stage of the symbol matching game, and appears on a line which has come off through the reach state in the first stage of the symbol matching game. The number of objects that can form a winning state by being combined with the symbol being played is changed according to the type of the symbol constituting the reach state that appeared in the first stage of the symbol matching game.

For example, when the reach state is formed at "77", a winning-corresponding symbol (for example, a numeral symbol of "7") which can be turned into a hit is displayed in the outer frame variable display section (3).
In the case where the reach state is formed at "33", "55", etc., three winning patterns corresponding to the winning pattern ("3" or "5") that can be turned into a hit are displayed. For example, if two reach symbols are displayed and the reach state is formed by an even number of symbols, only one winning-corresponding symbol that can be turned into a hit is rotated.

As described above, since the number of winning-corresponding symbols orbiting on the outer frame variable display section (32) is changed, the player is given an impression that the possibility of turning to win in the second stage is changed. And the game content can be further varied.

In the case where a plurality of lines that have come off via the reach state in the first stage of the symbol matching game can appear, the reach line that has come off in the first stage (the out-of-reach line) In accordance with the number of symbols, the number of winning-corresponding symbols that can shift the out-of-reach lines per hit among the symbols that rotate the outer frame variable display section (32) is increased. Thereby, it is possible to give an impression to the player that the possibility of winning in the second stage increases according to the number of the reach that appears in the first stage.

It is to be noted that the direction in which the symbol circulates in the variable outer frame display section (32) may be varied. For example, when the symbol is likely to stop and display soon after the circling speed decreases, the circling direction of the symbol is repeatedly changed. As a result, it is possible to further excite the player who watches whether or not the symbols necessary for the extension of the line that has come off stop.

The symbols to be rotated around the outer frame variable display section (32) may be only the winning-corresponding symbols which can make a transition from the reach state which has come off. For example, if there are only two winning-corresponding symbols to be changed to hits, the space between those symbols is blanked, or an arrow indicating the circling direction is displayed. In this way, by making only the winning-corresponding symbols that can be changed into hits go around, the player can easily confirm whether or not the required symbols stop on the line of interest.

When both a symbol that can be changed to a win and a symbol that cannot be changed to a win are circulated on the outer frame variable display section (32), a symbol that can be changed to a hit and a symbol that cannot be changed are determined. It is preferable that the display modes are different so that they can be distinguished. For example, the background color of only a symbol that can be changed to a hit is changed to red. This allows
Even if both a symbol that can be changed to a hit and a symbol that cannot be changed to a hit are mixed, the player can easily recognize whether or not the symbol to be changed to the hit is stopped on the line of interest. it can.

The progress to the second stage is not limited to the case where the player goes out of the game after the reach state has appeared. For example, even if a hit appears in the symbol matching game of the first stage, the progress to the second stage is not limited. , And if a more appropriate symbol is arranged in the second stage on the line where the hit has appeared, a big hit may appear.

[0039]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Various embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 2, in the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, a player launches a ball on a game board surface 11 by rotating a handle 12 and enjoys winning of the hit ball. It is a pachinko machine.

At a substantially central portion of the game board 11, variable display means 30 for displaying a symbol matching game is arranged. The variable display area of the variable display means 30 is divided into 25 unit display areas in a matrix of 5 columns and 5 rows. The 25 unit display areas are 9 unit display areas 31 of 3 columns × 3 rows arranged at the center of the matrix.
a to 31i, and 16 unit display areas 32a surrounding the central variable display section 31
.. 32p.

As the variable display means 30, a color liquid crystal display is used here. The variable display means 30
Instead of a color liquid crystal display, a monochrome liquid crystal display or a CRT display may be used. Further, the central variable display section 31 and the outer frame variable display section 32 may be configured by separate display devices.

In the center variable display section 31, a game which is regarded as a slot machine which is a hit when the same symbol such as "777" is aligned on a horizontal or diagonal line is developed and displayed as the first stage of the symbol matching game. It has become. In the outer frame variable display section 32, the center variable display section 3
In the first stage of the symbol matching game performed using No. 1, when one of the predetermined symbols is completed and the game goes off via the reach state that appears, the missed state that appears in the first stage is A game as a loser resurrection game to be turned into a hit is developed and displayed as the second stage of the symbol matching game.

In the first stage of the symbol matching game, the symbols are scrolled on the central variable display section 31 for each column for a predetermined period, and then the scrolling operation is sequentially stopped for each column. The symbols resulting from the execution of the first stage are the nine unit display areas 31a constituting the central variable display section 31.
To 31i are stopped and displayed.

In the second stage of the symbol matching game, the appearance of one or two or more symbols circling the outer frame variable display portion 32 for a predetermined period is displayed, and then the circling speed gradually decreases. Eventually, symbols are stopped and displayed in any of the 16 unit display areas 32a to 32p constituting the outer frame variable display section 32.

In the symbol matching game of the second stage, the sixteen unit display areas 32a to 32
In 32p, a stop display is provided in a unit display area located on an extension of a horizontal or diagonal line (hereinafter, referred to as a “reach out-of-reach line”) that has come off through a reach state in the first-stage symbol matching game. The winning symbol appears when the displayed symbol is the same symbol as the symbol that constitutes the reach state included in the previous out-of-reach line (this is called a reach symbol).

For example, when "773" appears on one horizontal line of the central variable display section 31 and is lost in the first stage of the symbol matching game, "7" is added to the extension of this horizontal line in the second stage. Is stopped and displayed, three "7" numbers are aligned on one horizontal line, so that a hit appears.

Just below the variable display means 30, a reserved ball display section 50 is provided. Below the reserved ball display section 50, a start winning port 60 is provided. Starting winning opening 6
Numeral 0 is a winning opening for securing the execution right of the symbol matching game developed on the variable display means 30. The starting winning port 60 includes a movable piece 61 that opens and closes to switch the winning port between a state in which the ball has a high winning probability and a state in which the ball has a low winning probability.

The reserved ball display section 50 displays the number of the execution right of the symbol matching game which has been secured by winning the starting winning opening 60, on the variable display means 30, the symbol matching game being not executed (holding). Number).
The number of reservations is limited to four, and the execution right is discarded for more than four. The reserved ball display unit 50 has four lamps, and displays the current reserved number based on the number of the lamps.

Below the starting winning opening 60, a large variable winning opening 80 is arranged. The variable winning opening 80 has an opening / closing plate 81 for switching the winning opening between a closed state where the ball is hard to win and an open state where the ball is easy to win. FIG. 2
In the variable winning opening 80, V
A winning opening 85 is provided.

In addition to the above, on the game board surface 11, various winning holes 13 and windmills 14, as well as obstacle nails 15 for playing balls.
In addition to the opening 16 and the ball that was launched, the game board surface 11
A rail 17 and the like for guiding to the upper part of the vehicle are arranged.
A lamp 18 for performing illumination and the like is attached to an upper portion of the gaming machine 10.

Further, a front plate 19 for storing a ball to be used for a game and a lower plate for receiving and storing a ball overflowing from the front plate 19 are provided in front of the gaming machine 10 and below the game board surface 11. 20 are provided. On the right side of the lower plate 20, there is provided a handle 12, which is an operation unit of a firing mechanism for hitting a ball onto the game board surface 11. In addition, the control unit 100 that controls various operations of the gaming machine 10 is attached to the inside of the machine such as the back surface of the gaming board surface 11.

FIG. 1 shows an outline of a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 10. The gaming machine 10 has a CPU (central processing unit) and an R
OM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random
And an access memory) as a main part.

Various peripheral devices are connected to the control unit 100. The start winning opening 60 includes a winning detection switch 62 for detecting a winning of a ball, and a solenoid 63 for driving the movable piece 61 to open and close. The prize detection switch 62 may be a mechanical switch, an optical sensor that detects a prize when light is blocked by a ball, or a magnetic sensor that detects a change in a magnetic field due to the passage of a ball. it can.

The variable winning opening 80 (attacker) is
1 is provided with a solenoid 82 for driving the opening and closing of the ball 1, a winning detection switch 83 for detecting the winning of the ball to the variable winning opening 80, and a winning counter 84 for counting the number of winning balls.
The opening / closing plate 81 of the variable winning opening 80, when a hit appears in the symbol matching game developed on the variable display means 30,
The opening / closing operation of opening for a certain period (for example, 29 seconds) and then closing for a short time (about 2 seconds) is repeated up to a predetermined number of times.

If the predetermined allowable upper limit number (here, 10 balls) of the opening / closing plate 81 wins in the variable winning opening 80 before the predetermined time (29 seconds) elapses in each round, the opening / closing plate 81 is activated. At this point, the opening / closing plate 81 is closed. Further, inside the variable winning opening 80, there is a V winning opening 85.
And a V winning detection switch 86 for detecting the winning of a ball in the V winning opening 85. The winning ball payout means 90 is a mechanism portion for paying out a winning ball and a control circuit portion thereof.

The control section 100 controls the various operations of the gaming machine 10 by executing a program stored in the ROM. The first game execution means 110 executes the first stage of the symbol matching game. This implements the functions of the second game execution means 120 for executing the second stage of the symbol matching game, the hold management means 130, and the special value provision control means 140.

The first game execution means 110 displays a state in which symbols are scrolled in units of columns on the center variable display unit 31 for a predetermined period of time, and then stops the scrolling operation sequentially for each column to change the center variable. Control is performed so that an appropriate symbol is stopped and displayed in each of the nine unit display areas 31a to 31i constituting the display unit 31. The second game execution means 120 displays a state in which one or more symbols orbit around the outer frame variable display section 32 for a predetermined period of time, and then gradually reduces the orbiting speed, and eventually the outer frame variable 16 unit display areas 32 constituting the display unit 32
The symbol is controlled so as to be stopped and displayed at any one of the positions a to 32p.

The holding management means 130 is a part that fulfills the function of securing and holding the execution right of the symbol matching game up to a predetermined number of times based on the winning of the ball into the starting winning opening 60. The holding management means 130 has a function of performing a random lottery for determining the execution result of the symbol matching game by the random lottery section 131 when the ball wins in the starting winning port 60, and storing the result in a memory. are doing. The first game execution means 110 and the second game execution means 120 are designed to develop a symbol matching game in accordance with the result of the lottery performed by the random lottery section 131.

The results of the random lottery performed by the random lottery unit 131 include four types: hits, resurrection hits, out of reach, and out of reach. If the lottery result is a win or a miss, the symbol matching game ends only at the first stage. In other words, in the case of a hit, a winning state in which the same symbols such as "777" appear on one line in the first stage of the symbol matching game, and the symbol matching game ends without proceeding to the second stage. In the case of a miss, a miss state appears without passing through the reach state in the first stage of the symbol matching game, and the execution result is determined as it is without proceeding to the second stage.

In the case of a resurrection hit and a loss of reach, the first
Following the stage, the second stage of the symbol matching game is executed. In other words, in the case of a resurrection hit, a departure state appears via the reach state in the first stage, and the second stage of the symbol matching game is developed so that the departure turns into a hit. In the case of the reach-reach, in the first stage, a departure appears via the reach state, and the second stage of the symbol matching game is developed so that the departure ends in that state.

The special value giving control means 140 gives a special value when a hit appears at the end of the first step or the second step of the symbol matching game. The special value giving control means 140 is a variable winning opening 8
Open / close control unit 14 that controls the opening / closing of the open / close plate 81 of
The variable winning opening 80 is repeatedly opened and closed a plurality of times to form a state in which the ball can easily win, thereby giving a special value. In practice, every time one ball wins in the variable winning opening 80, 10 balls are paid out to the front plate 19 by the winning ball payout means 90, so that the special value is given to the player as a winning ball. become.

Next, the operation will be described. FIG. 3 shows an operation flow when the execution right of the symbol matching game is secured. When a ball wins in the start winning opening 60 (step S301; Y), the hold management unit 130 determines whether or not the number of holds at the present time has reached the upper limit of four (step S302). When the number of reserves has already reached the upper limit (step S302; Y), the right to execute the symbol matching game is not secured based on the current winning.

When the reserved number has not reached the upper limit (step S302; N), "1" is added to the present reserved number to secure the execution right (reserved) (step S30).
3) A random lottery for determining the execution result of the symbol matching game executed according to the execution right secured this time is performed. Then, the lottery result is stored in the memory (step S304).

FIG. 4 shows a flow when the symbol matching game is executed based on the reserved execution right. If the number of holdings is not 0 (step S401; Y), the first game execution means 110 subtracts “1” from the number of holdings (step S402), and deletes one of the lottery results stored in the memory. Read (step S403). Here, the lottery results are read from the oldest one in the order in which the lottery results are stored in the memory by the hold management unit 130.

The first game execution means 110 starts the first stage of the symbol matching game on the variable display means 30 so that the execution result according to the read out lottery result is stopped and displayed (step S404). That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, a state is displayed on the central variable display section 31 in which symbols flow at high speed in units of columns and scroll. In the drawing, the state in which the symbols are scrolled is indicated by a downward arrow.

Thereafter, the scroll operation of the symbols is sequentially stopped for each column, and the unit display area 31 included in each column is stopped.
The symbols are stopped and displayed on each of a to 31i (step S405). Here, if the lottery result previously read out as the lottery result for determining the execution result of the current symbol matching game is either the resurrection hit or the out of reach (step S406; Y), the reach state as shown in FIG. After that, as shown in FIG. 5c, the scroll operation of the last column is stopped so that the reach is released and the first stage of the symbol matching game is finally completed (step S407). Here, the reach state of “77” is changed to the state of “772” and the reach-reach line 510 is reached.
Has appeared.

When the first stage of the symbol matching game ends in a departure via the reach state, the second stage of the symbol matching game is executed subsequently. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5D, the symbol is made to go around the outer frame variable display section 32 by swirling (step S408). Here, a state in which two symbols 520 of “7”, which is a symbol (winning-compatible symbol) that can be turned into a win by combining with the out-of-reach line 510, orbits is displayed. In addition, these two winning transition symbols 520 appear on the orbiting course of the outer frame variable display section 32 at a certain interval, and at the same time, have a winning transition symbol 520 and a winning transition symbol 5.
The space between 20 is blank. In the drawings, arrows indicating the direction of rotation are shown.

Thereafter, the circling speed of the symbol is gradually reduced, and if the lottery result read out earlier is a resurrection (step S409; Y), as shown in FIG. Winning transition design 520
Is stopped and displayed (step S410). This allows
A winning pattern appears on the out-of-reach line 510 with three "7" symbols. When a winning occurs, the special value giving control means 140 repeatedly opens and closes the large variable winning opening 80 to give a special value to the player (step S41).
1).

On the other hand, if the lottery result is out of reach,
The orbiting speed of the symbol is gradually reduced, and as shown in FIG. 5f, the winning transition symbol 520 is stopped and displayed at a position other than on the extension of the reach departure line 510 to form a departure state (step S412). This ends a series of symbol matching games.

When the lottery result is out of order (step S406; N and step S413; Y), the out-of-state is displayed in the central variable display section 31 without passing through the reach state.
Is stopped (step S414). in this case,
The symbol matching game ends without proceeding to the second stage. If the lottery result is a hit (step S40)
6; N and step S413; N), central variable display section 3
The symbols are stopped and displayed such that a winning state is formed (step S415), and a special value is given to the player (step S416). Even if the lottery result is a hit, the symbol matching game ends without proceeding to the second stage.

As described above, when the departure state via the reach state appears in the first stage of the symbol matching game, the second
Since the process proceeds to the stage, there is a possibility that the out-of-reach line that has deviated in the first stage may turn into a hit in the second stage, and it is possible to maintain and arouse the player's expectation of hitting for a long time. In addition, since the game content of the second stage is a novel one in which a symbol orbits around the center variable display portion 31 on the outer frame variable display portion 32, it is possible to give the player a fresh fun.

In the above-described example, the symbol matching game proceeds to the second stage when the game at the first stage is disconnected via the reach state, regardless of the type of symbols forming the reach state. Although the configuration is made as described above, the process may proceed to the second stage only when the reach state that appears in the first stage is composed of a predetermined specific type of symbol. For example, the second stage of the symbol matching game is started only when the game of the first stage is completed via the reach state composed of symbols "3", "7", and "9". It is.

FIG. 6 shows various modes in which a hit appears in the symbol matching game of the second stage. FIG. 6a,
FIG. 6B shows a case where three identical symbols are aligned on the horizontal out-of-reach line. FIG. 6C shows a case where four identical symbols are aligned on the horizontal out-of-reach line. FIGS. 6D and 6E show a case where three identical symbols are aligned on an oblique out-of-reach line.

FIG. 6F shows a case where four identical symbols are arranged on an oblique out-of-reach line. When four identical symbols are arranged on the line, a more advantageous special value may be provided to the player than when three identical symbols are arranged. For example, the number of times of opening and closing the large variable winning opening 80 increases, or the number of winning balls paid out for winning one ball increases.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, symbols appearing in the symbol matching game are numeric symbols. In addition, when the out-of-reach line that has come off via the reach state appears in the first stage of the symbol matching game, the symbol that caused the out-of-reach line (this is called the out-of-reach factor symbol) A predetermined calculation is performed between the symbol and a symbol stopped and displayed in the second stage game at a position on the extension of the reach-reach line (this is referred to as a symbol to be calculated). Then, when the calculation result becomes the same value as the symbol constituting the reach state that appeared on the out-of-reach line (this is called a reach symbol), a hit appears.

FIG. 7 shows a gaming machine 10b according to the second embodiment. As compared with the first embodiment, the operation content display section 40 is provided above the variable display means 30.
And a calculation result display section 45 are added.

FIG. 8 shows a circuit configuration of a gaming machine 10b according to the second embodiment. In addition to those shown in the first embodiment, an operation content selection unit 121 for selecting the operation content, an operation result calculation unit 122 for obtaining the operation result,
A notification unit 123 is provided for displaying the calculation contents and the calculation results on the calculation content display unit 40 and the calculation result display unit 45.

In the second embodiment, every time the second stage of the symbol matching game is executed, the calculation content is reselected by the calculation content selection unit 121, and the selected calculation content is displayed on the calculation content display unit 40. It is displayed. Here, the operation is an arithmetic operation such as addition or subtraction.

FIG. 9 shows an example of transition of display contents of the variable display means 30 when the gaming machine 10b according to the second embodiment executes a symbol matching game. As shown in FIGS. 9a to 9c, the first stage of the symbol matching game is the first stage.
The process proceeds in the same manner as described in the embodiment. During the execution of the first stage, nothing is displayed on the calculation content display section 40 and the calculation result display section 45.

As shown in FIG. 9C, when the result in the first stage of the symbol matching game becomes a state of departure via the reach state such as “331”, the symbol matching game is executed in the second stage as shown in FIG. 9D. To the outer frame variable display section 3
The symbol starts orbiting on 2. At the same time, the content of the current calculation is displayed on the calculation content display section 40. In this example, the symbol “+” indicating the addition operation is displayed in the operation content display section 40.
Is displayed in.

Thereafter, when the orbiting operation on the outer frame variable display portion is stopped, the value shown by the calculation target symbol 920 stopped and displayed on the extension of the reach out-of-reach line 910 and the out-of-reach line become a factor of the out-of-reach line. The value indicated by the deviation factor symbol 922 is added and calculated. Then, as shown in FIG. 9e, when the calculation result is the same value as the reach symbol 923, the calculation result is displayed on the calculation result display section 45, and the player is notified that a hit has occurred.

In the example of FIG. 9, the result of adding “1” of the deviating factor symbol and “2” of the symbol to be calculated becomes “3”, which coincides with “3” which is the value of the reach factor symbol 923. So, a hit appears. In order to more clearly notify the player that a hit has appeared, for example, the display of the calculation result display unit 45 is flashed, or a sound effect is played. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9F, when the value of the calculation result is different from the reach symbol, the number is not displayed on the calculation result display section 45, and the calculation result finally ends and the symbol matching game ends. . In addition, in the case of departure,
The outlier may be configured to be displayed on the calculation result display unit 45.

In the above example, the calculation content is selected every time the second stage of the symbol matching game is executed, but the calculation content may be fixedly determined. For example, it is fixed to addition or fixed to subtraction.

FIG. 10 shows various modes in which a hit appears as a result of the calculation. 10a to 10
e is a case where a hit appears as a result of the addition. FIG.
0c and FIG. 10e show the case where there are two symbols to be calculated on the extension of the off-reach line. For example, FIG.
In the case of 0c, the reach symbol is the sum of the three numbers of "1" of the deviating factor symbol, "2" of the symbol to be calculated stopped on the right side, and "4" of the symbol to be calculated stopped on the left side. 7 ".

FIGS. 10f to 10j show the case where a hit appears as a result of the subtraction operation. 10h and 10j
Is a case where two calculation target symbols exist on the extension of the off-reach line. For example, in FIG. 10j, the result of subtracting “2” of the calculation target symbol stopped at the upper left corner and “4” of the calculation target symbol stopped at the lower right corner from “7” of the detachment factor symbol is , The reach symbol “1”.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, at least when the second stage of the symbol matching game is started, the content of the calculation is determined. In the third embodiment, the calculation is performed during the second stage of the symbol matching game. The content fluctuates.

FIG. 11 shows an example of the progress of the symbol matching game in the third embodiment. In the first stage of the symbol matching game, the symbols in the center variable display section 31 are scrolled in units of columns (FIG. 11a) and then sequentially stopped and displayed, as in the first and second embodiments. You. In the example of FIG. 11b, as a result of the first stage, 2
Two out-of-reach lines have appeared.

When the symbol matching game progresses to the second stage, the appearance of the symbol circling is displayed on the outer frame variable display section 32, and the state of the calculation content fluctuating on the calculation content display section 40 (in the figure, , "-" Indicate a fluctuating state) (FIG. 11c). Here, addition and subtraction are alternately switched.

When the circling speed of the symbol decreases and the circulating operation is about to stop, the fluctuation speed in the computation content display section 40 also decreases, and the computation content is determined before the circulating operation. In the example of FIG. 11D, the symbol “−” is displayed, and the player is notified that the calculation content has been determined to be the subtraction.
Thereafter, the symbols are stopped and displayed on the outer frame variable display section 32.

In FIG. 11e, the upper off-reach line 1
“4” stops as a calculation target symbol 1102 on the extension of 101, and the result of subtracting the value of “4” from the value of “9” which is the departure factor symbol 1103 is the value of the reach symbol 1104 “5”. And the hit has appeared.

FIG. 11F shows the lower off-reach line 11.
“2” stops as an operation target symbol 1112 on the extension of “11”, and when the value of “2” is subtracted from the value of “1” which is the departure factor symbol 1113, it becomes “−1”, and the reach symbol 1
Since the value does not match the value of “3”, which is the value of 114, the value eventually ends. Here, the mark “x” is displayed on the calculation result display section 45 so that the player can clearly recognize that the calculation result has been removed. Note that the example in FIG. 11F is a case where a hit appears if the calculation content is addition.

As described above, the contents of the game become more varied due to the change of the calculation contents, and the player's expectation and excitement with respect to the hit can be sufficiently elicited.

In the example shown in FIG. 11, the circling operation of the symbols on the outer frame variable display section 32 is stopped after the variation of the calculation content is stopped first, but the order of stopping may be reversed. Alternatively, the variation of the calculation content and the orbiting operation may be stopped almost simultaneously.

In addition, when a hit occurs in the result of the calculation, the value indicating the calculation result is moved to the position where the outlier factor symbol is displayed, and the same symbol is displayed on the line in the center variable display section 31. A state in which they are aligned may be formed, and the player may be notified of the appearance of the hit. For example, as shown in FIG. 12b, in the second stage of the symbol matching game,
“2” as the calculation target symbol 1202 is stopped and displayed on the extension of “1”, and “1” which is the deviating factor symbol 1203 is displayed.
Is equal to the value "3" of the reach symbol 1204, a win is made, and the calculation result is displayed on the calculation result display section 45.

Then, after the display on the calculation result display section 45 blinks for a while, the value of "3" is displayed at the portion 31i where the factor symbol was displayed. As a result, three identical symbols are arranged on the line in the central variable display section 31,
The same display state as when a hit occurs at a stage is formed. At this point, the symbols on the outer frame variable display section 32 are deleted.

As described above, when a hit appears in the second stage, the same display state as when a hit appears in the first stage is finally formed, so that the player can easily recognize that the hit has occurred. Can be recognized.

Next, a description will be given of various modes relating to how many winning-corresponding symbols to be won by combining with the reach symbol are rotated on the outer frame variable display section 32. FIG. 13 shows an example in which the number of winning-corresponding symbols to be orbited on the outer frame variable display unit 32 changes according to the type of the reach symbol constituting the reach state that appeared in the first stage of the symbol matching game. ing.

As shown in FIG. 13A, here, when the reach symbol 1301 is “7”, the winning-corresponding symbol 1302 (the symbol “7” in this case) is displayed on the outer frame variable display section 32 by three.
(FIG. 13a). 13B, when the reach symbol 1311 is an odd number other than “7” (“5” in FIG. 13B), two winning-corresponding symbols 1312 appear on the outer frame variable display section 32. I have. When the reach symbol 1321 is an even number as shown in FIG. 13C, only one winning-corresponding symbol 1322 is displayed in the outer frame variable display section 3.
2 and make it go around.

In the second stage of the symbol matching game, the number of winning corresponding symbols orbiting the outer frame variable display section 32 changes in the second stage of the symbol matching game depending on the type of the reach symbol forming the reach state as described above. Indeed, the interest of the player is paid attention, and a variety of game contents full of thrill and excitement can be provided even during the execution of the first stage.

FIG. 14 shows the number of winning-corresponding symbols appearing on the outer frame variable display section 32 in the second stage of the symbol matching game according to the number of out-of-reach lines that appeared in the first stage of the symbol matching game. Shows an example in which changes. FIG.
Since only one out-of-reach line 1401 has appeared, one winning-corresponding symbol 1402 appears and orbits on the outer frame variable display section 32 in the second stage. In FIG. 14B, since two out-of-reach lines 1411 and 1412 have appeared, two winning-corresponding symbols 1413 and 1414 orbit on the outer frame variable display section 32. In FIG.
Since three out-of-reach lines 1421 to 1423 have appeared, in the second stage, three winning-corresponding symbols 1424 to 1426 have appeared on the outer frame variable display unit 32 and are orbiting.

When two or more out-of-reach lines appear, a winning-corresponding symbol corresponding to each out-of-reach line may appear, as shown in FIG. Only the winning-corresponding symbols may appear in accordance with the number of the out-of-reach lines. For example, in the example of FIG. 14B, the winning-corresponding symbols “5” and “3” are circulated, but this may be configured so that only two symbols “5” appear.

As described above, the number of winning corresponding symbols appearing on the outer frame variable display section 32 in the second stage increases in accordance with the number of the out-of-reach lines appearing in the first stage. The relevance to the stages becomes even closer. In addition, the player can be given an impression that the possibility of winning in the second stage is high in proportion to the result (the number of reach) in the first stage, and the degree of excitement increased in the first stage It is possible to continue to the second stage as it is.

FIG. 15 shows various aspects of the symbol which is made to go around on the outer frame variable display section 32 in the second stage of the symbol matching game. First, FIG. 15A shows a case where only the winning-corresponding symbol that can make the out-of-reach line transition per hit orbits, and there is a gap in the display area of the outer frame variable display unit 32, similarly to the above-described embodiments. .

In FIG. 15B, when the symbols are stopped and displayed, the symbols are stopped and displayed in each of the 16 unit display areas constituting the outer frame variable display section 32. Therefore, 16 symbols orbit. In FIG. 15c, 16 symbols go around as in FIG. 15b. Among them, only the winning-corresponding symbols are displayed in a different form from other symbols, so that they can be easily distinguished. In the example of FIG. 15c, the background color of the numeral is different from the others.

In each of the embodiments described above, the symbol matching game is configured to proceed to the second stage when the player goes out of the reach state in the first stage of the symbol matching game. Even when a hit occurs at a stage, the symbol matching game may proceed to the second stage in order to obtain a greater value.

For example, as shown in FIG. 16c, even if the same symbol such as “777” appears on the predetermined line 1601 of the center variable display section 31 in the first stage of the symbol matching game, and a hit appears, Proceed to the second stage as shown. Then, as shown in FIG. 16e, when the winning-corresponding symbol (in this case, the symbol of "7") is further aligned on the extension of the line 1601 in which the winning has occurred, the winning is achieved. For example, a privilege such as shifting to a probability fluctuation state in which the probability of a hit in a subsequent symbol matching game is higher than usual is given.

In addition, in each embodiment, the central variable display section 31 is configured by arranging unit display areas in a 3 × 3 matrix, and the outer frame variable display section 32 is arranged around the 16 variable display sections 32. Although a unit display area is used, the number of matrices is not limited to these. For example, the central variable display section 31 may have a unit display area arranged in a 3 × 2 or 4 × 4 matrix.

Further, in each embodiment, the symbols are scrolled in units of columns of the central variable display section 31, but the symbols may be independently changed for each unit display area. In this case, it is possible to set a case in which the same number is arranged in a column and the winning is achieved.

In the second stage, the direction in which the symbol circulates may be constant, or the circling direction may be varied. For example, immediately before the orbiting operation stops, the orbiting direction is alternately changed. In particular, if the winning compatible symbols come and go around the extension of the off-reach line,
It excites the player's expectation of hitting, and can give the player thrill and excitement sufficiently.

In the embodiment, the example of the pachinko machine has been described as the gaming machine, but the gaming machine may be a slot machine. In this case, when a coin is inserted and a predetermined start lever is operated, the start condition for starting the symbol matching game is set, and the special value is paid out of the coin. The central variable display section 31 is constituted by reels rotating in units of columns, and the outer frame variable display section 32 is provided.
Is a 7-segment LED around the central variable display 31
And a liquid crystal display having a hollow square shape. Further, in the case of a slot machine, the number of winning-corresponding symbols appearing in the second stage may be changed according to insertion of coins.

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According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when the reach state that appears in the first stage of the symbol matching game is released, the symbol matching game of the second stage is started, and the game is released in the first stage. It is possible that the reach state may turn into a hit in the second stage, so that the player's expectation of the hit can be aroused for a longer time. In addition, since the game content of the second stage is a novel thing in which the symbol orbits around the central variable display portion where the game of the first stage is displayed,
It is possible to provide a game content that is rich in change and fun that does not tire the player.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation when the right to execute a symbol matching game is secured in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation of executing the symbol matching game based on the reserved execution right in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the progress of a symbol matching game executed by the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing various modes when a hit appears in the symbol matching game in the second stage.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the progress of a symbol matching game executed by the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing various modes in a case where a winning appears in a second-stage symbol matching game in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the progress of a symbol matching game executed on a gaming machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a value indicating the calculation result is moved to and displayed at the place where the outlier factor symbol was displayed when the calculation result is a hit, thereby notifying the player of the appearance of the hit.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the number of winning-corresponding symbols displayed on the outer frame variable display section varies according to the type of symbols forming the reach state.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the number of winning-corresponding symbols displayed on the outer frame variable display unit varies according to the number of appearances of the out-of-reach lines.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing various display modes of symbols on the outer frame variable display section.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a transition of a display state in a case where the game shifts to the second stage even when a hit appears in the first stage of the symbol matching game.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Game machine 11 ... Game board surface 30 ... Variable display means 31 ... Center variable display part 32 ... Outer frame variable display part 31a-31i, 32a-32p ... Unit display area 40 ... Calculation content display part 45 ... Calculation result display part 50 ... Reserved ball display unit 60. Starting winning opening 80. Large variable winning opening 100. Control unit 110. First game execution unit 120. Second game execution unit 121. Calculation content selection unit 122. Calculation result calculation unit 123. Unit 130: Hold management unit 131: Random lottery unit 140: Special value assignment control unit 141: Open / close control unit

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine which executes a predetermined symbol matching game based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition and gives a special value advantageous to a player when the execution result is a hit. First game execution means for executing a first step, second game execution means for executing a second step of the symbol matching game, and a central variable display for displaying the first step of the symbol matching game; A variable display unit for displaying a second stage of the symbol matching game, wherein an outer frame variable display unit surrounding the center variable display unit; and a special value giving unit for giving the special value to a player. The symbol appearing in the symbol matching game is a symbol symbol, and the first game execution means changes the display content of the central variable display portion over a predetermined period, and then copies the central variable display portion. Stopping and displaying symbols sequentially at locations is executed as a first stage of the symbol matching game, and the special value providing means stops a specific symbol combination on a predetermined line in the central variable display portion. When the displayed hit state appears at the end of the first stage of the symbol matching game, the special value is given to the player, and the second game execution means is provided in the first stage of the symbol matching game.
When one specific symbol is aligned on the predetermined line in the execution process of the step, when the execution state of the first step is finally deviated via the reach state where the hit state is formed, The second stage of the symbol matching game is executed. The second stage of the symbol matching game is a process in which a symbol orbits around the central variable display portion over a predetermined period. And then stops and displays the symbol at one or more locations in the outer frame variable display section.
The symbol that has become a factor that prevents the reach state from transitioning to the hit state among the symbols appearing on the line that has deviated via the reach state at the stage, and the reach state among the outer frame variable display portions The value obtained by performing a predetermined operation on the symbol stopped and displayed at the corresponding position on the extension of the line that has come off via, becomes a number that constitutes the hit state by combining with the reach state A gaming machine, wherein the special value is given to the player when the game is played. 2. The symbol which has caused the reach state to be unable to transition to the hit state, and a stop at a portion of the outer frame variable display portion which corresponds to an extension of a line which has come off via the reach state. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a calculation content notifying unit for notifying a player of the content of the calculation performed on the displayed symbol. 3. The symbol which has caused the reach state to fail to transition to the hit state, and a stop at a portion of the outer frame variable display portion corresponding to an extension of a line which has come off via the reach state. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the content of the operation performed on the displayed symbols changes at least every time the symbol matching game of the second stage is executed. 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the content of the calculation changes during the progress of the second stage of the symbol matching game.
The gaming machine according to 2 or 3. 5. The symbol which has caused the reach state to be unable to transit to the hit state, and a stop at a portion of the outer frame variable display portion which corresponds to an extension of a line which has come off via the reach state. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a calculation result notifying unit for notifying a player of a value obtained by performing the calculation on the displayed symbol. 6. A symbol which has failed to transition to the hit state among the symbols appearing on the line which has come off via the reach state in the first stage of the symbol matching game. A value obtained by performing the calculation on the symbol stopped and displayed at a position corresponding to an extension of the line that has deviated via the reach state in the outer frame variable display unit and the reach state is combined with the reach state. When the number that constitutes the hit state is displayed, this number is displayed at a position where a symbol that has caused the reach state to fail to transition to the hit state is displayed. The gaming machine according to 2, 3, 4 or 5. 7. A symbol orbiting the outer frame variable display portion in a second stage of the symbol matching game, and on a line which has come off via the reach state in the first stage of the symbol matching game. The number of objects that can form the hit state by combining with the appearing symbols is changed according to the type of the symbols constituting the reach state that appeared in the first stage of the symbol matching game. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. 8. A symbol orbiting the outer frame variable display portion in a second stage of the symbol matching game, and on a line which has come off via the reach state in the first stage of the symbol matching game. Increasing the number of symbols that can form the hit state by combining with appearing symbols in accordance with the number of lines that have come off via the reach state in the first stage of the symbol matching game. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. 9. The center variable display section has unit display areas capable of stopping and displaying one symbol arranged in a matrix of vertical and horizontal directions, and the outer frame variable display section is provided around the center variable display section. Wherein the unit display area is arranged so as to make a full circle.
The gaming machine according to 5, 6, 7 or 8. 10. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the direction in which the symbol circulates in the variable outer frame display section is changed.
The gaming machine according to 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9. 11. A symbol orbiting the outer frame variable display portion in a second stage of the symbol matching game appears on a line which has been deviated via the reach state in the first stage of the symbol matching game. The one or two or more symbols which can form the hit state by combining with the symbol being performed, characterized in that it is only one, two, three, four, five, six,
The gaming machine according to 7, 8, 9 or 10. 12. A symbol which goes around the variable outer display portion in a second stage of the symbol matching game and appears on a line which has come off via the reach state in the first stage of the symbol matching game. The display mode of a symbol that can form the hit state by combining with a symbol that is being made is different from other symbols, wherein
The gaming machine according to 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10.