JP2000300770A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To previously notice a player of the appearance of a next-to-win state by continuously bringing a miss stop mode containing specified patterns of a prescribed number smaller than the number of patterns constituting a next-to-win state into appearance a plurality of times, and changing the appearance position of the specified patterns contained in the miss stop mode according to a prescribed rule. SOLUTION: When a pachinko ball gets in a starting prize port 60, a plurality of patterns are variably displayed in a variable display means 60 by the pattern fitting game executing means 110 of a control part 100, each pattern is then successively stopped, and when the patterns are stopped in a prescribed elected stop mode, a hit state is established. In this case, a reach previous notice means 120 for previously noticing the appearance of a next-to-win state where the elected stop mode can be formed when one more prescribed pattern is arranged. The next-to-win previous notice means 120 is operated so as to continuously bring a miss stop mode containing specified patterns of a prescribed number smaller than the number of patterns constituting the next-to-win state into appearance a plurality of times and form a state where the change of the appearance position of the specified patterns contained in the miss stop mode follows a prescribed rule.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a symbol matching game in which a plurality of symbols are variably displayed and then sequentially stopped and displayed when a predetermined winning stop mode appears, based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition. A game machine to be executed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventional gaming machines such as pachinko machines are provided with a liquid crystal display on a game board surface for displaying a symbol matching game, etc., which looks like a slot machine, and based on the fact that a ball has been won in the starting winning opening. A symbol matching game is executed on a liquid crystal display.

In the symbol matching game, after a plurality of symbols are displayed in a variable manner over a predetermined period, they are sequentially stopped and displayed, and when a predetermined specific stop mode such as "777" appears, a hit appears. In such a winning appearance process, a reach state is formed when one more predetermined symbol is completed, and the reach state finally transits to a hit depending on what symbol is stopped and displayed in the remaining portion. Or end up being out of place. In addition, when the reach state appears, the remaining symbols are displayed for a while in a fluctuating manner for a while, and then the fluctuating speed is gradually reduced to stop display in order to evoke a sense of expectation of the player hitting. I have.

[0004]

In such a conventional gaming machine, the fluctuation speed is reduced after the reach state has appeared, thereby evoking a sense of expectation to the player's hit during each symbol matching game. I have. However,
Since the player cannot predict whether or not the reach state or the hit will appear in the symbol matching game to be performed in the near future, the player cannot raise a long-term expectation of the hit. In addition, there is a case where a player who cannot know the appearance time of the hit, even though it is approaching, stops playing in the middle of the game.

[0005] In addition, in a symbol matching game developed by a conventional gaming machine, since each symbol has only one variable element such as a value of a number, a hit appearance pattern such as "all the numbers are aligned" is obtained. However, the game content was lacking in fun.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and it is possible to gradually elevate a player's expectation of hitting and the like over a long period of time, It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that does not betray a feeling and a gaming machine with a variety of appearance patterns.

[0007]

The gist of the present invention to achieve the above object lies in the following inventions. [1] In a gaming machine, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed and then sequentially stopped and displayed, and when a predetermined winning stop mode appears, a winning symbol matching game is executed based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition. Variable display means (30) for developing and displaying the matching game, symbol matching game executing means (110) for executing the symbol matching game on the variable display means (30), and one more predetermined symbol are provided. And reach notification means (120) for notifying the appearance of the reach state in which the winning stop mode is set, and the reach notification means (120) is a symbol number constituting the reach state as a result of executing the symbol matching game. An outlier stop mode including a predetermined number of specific symbols less than a predetermined number of times appears consecutively multiple times, and an appearance location of the specific symbol included in the outlier stop mode Reduction is by forming a state in which according to a predetermined rule, the gaming machine characterized by notice the occurrence of the reach state to the player.

[2] In a gaming machine in which a plurality of symbols are variably displayed, the symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed, and when a predetermined winning stop mode appears, a symbol matching game executed based on a predetermined starting condition is established. A variable display means (30) for developing and displaying the symbol matching game;
A symbol matching game executing means (110) for executing the symbol matching game on the variable display means (30); and a winning notifying means (130) for notifying the appearance of the hit, and the winning notifying means (130). ) Indicates that as a result of execution of the symbol matching game, a plurality of non-stop modes including a predetermined number of specific symbols smaller than the number of symbols constituting the winning stop mode appear continuously and are included in the non-stop modes. A gaming machine that informs a player of the appearance of the hit by forming a state in which a change in the appearance location of the specific symbol according to a predetermined rule.

[3] In a gaming machine, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed and then sequentially stopped and displayed, and when a predetermined winning stop mode appears, a winning symbol matching game is executed based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition. A variable display means (30) for developing and displaying the symbol matching game;
A symbol matching game executing means (110) for executing the symbol matching game on the variable display means (30); and a reach notice for giving a notice of an appearance of a reach state in which the winning stop mode is established when one more predetermined symbol is completed. Means (120), and a winning notice means (130) for giving a notice of the appearance of the hit, wherein the reach notice means (120) is based on the number of symbols constituting the reach state as an execution result of the symbol matching game. An out-of-stop condition including a small number of specific symbols is continuously appearing a plurality of times, and a change in the appearance location of the specific symbol included in the out-of-sync stop mode is in accordance with a predetermined rule. , The appearance of the reach state is notified to the player, and the winning notification means (1
30) A reach state that appears after a notice by the reach notice means (120), a state constituted by a predetermined symbol appears continuously plural times, and a change in an appearance location of the predetermined symbol is a predetermined appearance rule. A gaming machine that informs a player of the appearance of the hit by forming a state according to the following.

[4] The symbol matching game executing means (1)
10) is characterized in that when the notice is given, an execution result according to the notice content always appears [1].
The gaming machine according to [2] or [3].

[5] The symbol used for the notice is a compound symbol combining a symbol portion (322) and a character portion (321), [1], [2], [3] or The gaming machine according to [4].

The present invention operates as follows. The reach notification means (120) causes the out-of-reach state that does not go through the reach state as a result of the execution of the symbol matching game to appear plural times continuously according to a predetermined appearance pattern transition rule.
Notify the player that a reach state will appear soon. That is, as a result of the execution of the symbol matching game, an out-of-stop condition including a predetermined number of specific symbols smaller than the number of symbols constituting the reach state appears continuously plural times, and is included in these out-of-stop conditions. The appearance of the reach state is notified to the player by forming a state in which the appearance position of the specific symbol changes according to a predetermined rule.

The winning announcement means (130) informs the player of the imminent appearance of the winning state by causing the out-of-state to appear a plurality of times in succession according to a predetermined appearance pattern transition rule as an execution result of the symbol matching game. I do. In other words, as the execution result of the symbol matching game, a specific stop pattern including a predetermined number of specific symbols smaller than the number of the symbols constituting the winning stop mode appears multiple times consecutively and the specific symbol included in the non-stop mode is included. By forming a state in which the change of the appearance point of the character follows a predetermined rule, the appearance of the hit is announced to the player.

More specifically, "7xx", "x7
The specific symbol “7” such as “×”, “× 7”, “× 7 ×”, or “7xx” moves sequentially from left to right, and comes off from right to left. When the stop mode appears five times in a row, the reach state and the hit may actually appear in the next symbol matching game.

In this manner, the player is notified of the reach state and the appearance of a hit when the appearance pattern of the out-of-stop condition has transited according to the predetermined rule, so that a longer-term expectation of the player's hit, etc., is aroused. can do. Further, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player quits the game on the way despite the approaching time of the hit.

[0016] The reach notice means (120) causes a plurality of successive out-of-stop modes including a predetermined number of specific symbols smaller than the number of symbols constituting the reach state to appear as a result of executing the symbol matching game. In addition, the appearance of the reach state is notified to the player by forming a state in which the change of the appearance portion of the specific symbol included in the out-of-stop condition conforms to a predetermined rule. The winning announcement means (130) determines the reach state that appears after the announcement by the reach announcement means (120) in a predetermined pattern as a plurality of consecutive appearances and determines a change in the appearance location of the predetermined symbol in advance. By forming a state according to the appearance rule, the player is notified of the appearance of the hit.

As described above, the appearance of the reach state is announced, and further, the appearance of the hit is announced by the transition of the appearance state of the reach state, so that the player's expectation of the hit is gradually aroused over a long period of time. be able to.

Further, a symbol matching game executing means (11)
0) means reach announcement means (120) and winning announcement means (1)
When the notice of the appearance of the reach state or the notice of the hit is made by 30), an execution result according to the contents of the notice is always made to appear. In this way, since the execution result appears in accordance with the notice, the trust of the player is obtained for the notice without betraying the expectation of the player, and the expectation of the player is eventually evoked by the notice. Will be able to

[0019]

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

At a substantially central portion of the game board surface 11, the rows 3
Variable display means 30 having two display areas 31 to 33 is arranged. The variable display means 30 displays "77
7 is a display device for developing and displaying a symbol matching game that is regarded as a slot machine which is a hit when the same symbols such as "7" are arranged. Here, a color liquid crystal display is used as the variable display means 30. Note that a monochrome liquid crystal display or a CRT display may be used instead of the color liquid crystal display.

Immediately below the variable display means 30, a reserved ball display section 50 is provided. Further, below the reserved ball display section 50, a start winning port 60 is provided. The start winning opening 60 is a winning opening for securing a right to execute a 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 holding 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, for which the symbol matching game has not been 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 start 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.

The opening / closing plate 81, when a predetermined allowable upper limit number (10 in this case) of balls is won in the variable winning opening 80 before the above-mentioned predetermined time (29 seconds) elapses in each round, 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 unit 100 controls the various operations of the gaming machine 10 by executing a program stored in the ROM.
10, reach notification means 120, winning notification means 130
, Hold management means 140 and special value assignment control means 15
0 are realized.

The holding management means 140 is a part that fulfills the function of securing the execution right of the symbol matching game up to a predetermined number of times and suspending the right to execute the symbol matching game based on the winning of the ball into the starting winning opening 60.

The symbol matching game executing means 110 changes each symbol on the variable display means 30 over a predetermined period based on the execution right of the symbol matching game secured and held by the hold managing means 140. , A circuit portion for sequentially stopping the fluctuation of symbols.

The reach notification means 120 performs control for notifying a player that a reach state will appear in a symbol matching game to be executed in the near future. Here, as a result of the execution of the symbol matching game, the stop mode is caused to appear continuously plural times in accordance with a specific appearance pattern transition rule, so that the player is notified that the appearance of the reach state is near.

The winning announcement means 130 performs control for informing a player that a winning will appear in a symbol matching game to be executed in the near future. Here, as the execution result of the symbol matching game, the reach state is caused to appear plural times consecutively in accordance with a specific appearance pattern transition rule, so that the player is notified that the appearance of the hit is near.

The special value giving control means 150 performs various controls for giving a special value when a winning occurs in the symbol matching game. The special value giving control means 150 has an opening / closing control section 151 for controlling opening / closing of the opening / closing plate 81 of the variable winning opening 80.
0 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.

FIG. 3 shows various symbols appearing in the symbol matching game. As shown in FIG. 3A, the symbol 300 includes only numbers, the symbol 310 includes only a pattern as illustrated in FIG. 3B, and the numeral 321 and the symbol 322 illustrated in FIGS. 3C and 3D. And a composite symbol 320 combining the above. The composite pattern 320 is a pattern part 322
Is a pattern backing type 320a on the upper side, and a numeral portion 32
There is a numeral carrying type 320b in which 1 is located on the upper side, and these are distinguished.

Next, the operation will be described. When a ball wins in the starting winning opening 60, the hold management means 140 determines whether or not the number of reserves at the present time has reached the upper limit of four times. The right to execute the symbol matching game is not secured based on the winning. When the reserved number has not reached the upper limit, the execution right is secured (pended) by adding “1” to the reserved number at the present time.

The symbol matching game executing means 110 executes the symbol matching game based on the execution rights secured (reserved) in this way. The symbol matching game executing means 110 subtracts “1” from the number of holdings each time the symbol matching game is executed. Symbol matching game executing means 11
0 is the display area 31-33 on the variable display means 30 first.
Are scrolled in the vertical direction and displayed in a variable manner over a predetermined period. Then, the scrolling operation of the symbols is sequentially stopped from any of the display areas, and the execution result of the symbol matching game is stopped and displayed.

In the course of execution of such a symbol matching game, when a reach state appears when one more predetermined symbol is completed, the result of the execution in the symbol matching game over a plurality of times before that is reached. It is controlled to appear according to the rules. That is, reach notification means 1
20, as shown in FIG. 4, a specific pattern (in this case, a composite pattern 401 of a pattern carrying type) is displayed a plurality of consecutive out-of-stop modes, and at this time,
The appearance position of the composite symbol 401 is changed according to a predetermined change rule.

For example, in the example of FIG. 4, an execution result 410 including the composite symbol 401 at the left end, an execution result 411 including the composite symbol 401 at the center, an execution result 412 including the composite symbol 401 at the right end, and the composite symbol 401 at the center. Execution result 41 including
3. The appearance of the reach state is announced in advance by successively appearing a stop mode that regularly deviates five times in the order of the execution result 414 including the composite symbol 401 at the right end.

In the example shown in FIG. 5, when the composite pattern 401 moves five times consecutively so as to move regularly from the right end to the left end and back again from the left end to the right end, the appearance notice of the reach state is given. Is to be completed. In the example of FIG. 6, the appearance of the reach state is notified by the composite symbol 401 appearing at the same location continuously for a predetermined number of times (here, three times). Various notices of the appearance of the reach state may be prepared as described above, or may be limited to only one appearance pattern.

When the composite symbols 401 appear regularly and the appearance notice of the reach state is completed, the symbol matching game execution means 110 causes the reach state to appear in the next symbol matching game. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, when the composite symbol 401 does not appear at a regular position on the way, or when an execution result not shown but not including the composite symbol 401 is stopped and displayed, the reach state is reached. Notice is not completed and no reach status will appear thereafter. In addition,
Arrows 701 and 801 indicated by dotted lines in FIGS. 7 and 8 indicate the correct moving direction of the composite symbol 401 as a notice of the reach state.

The winning announcement means 130 makes a winning appearance notice by causing each of the reach states appearing through the reach announcement as described above to appear successively a plurality of times in a manner according to a predetermined rule. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, a state 901 where the composite symbol 401 appears at the two left ends and a detached state via the reach state where the composite symbol 401 appears at the center and the two ends at the right end. 902, the appearance of a hit is announced by causing the out-of-order states including the reach to appear in the order of the out-of-state states 903 via the reach states in which the composite symbol 401 appears at the two leftmost ends.

In the example shown in FIG. 10, the composite pattern 401 is in a detached state 1001 through a reach state in which it appears at two locations on the left end.
Is displayed three times in a row to give notice of the hit.

In the example shown in FIG. 11, the composite symbol 401 is in the state 110 which is out of the reach state in which the composite pattern 401 appears at the two rightmost ends.
1. Combination pattern 401 is out of reach state 1102 through combination state in which combination pattern 401 appears at the center and left end.
In this case, the appearance of the hit is announced by causing the out-of-state including the reach to appear in the order of the out-of-state 1103 via the reach state again appearing at the two rightmost points.

When the notice of winning appearance is completed in this way, the symbol matching game executing means 110 always transitions the next appearing reach state to winning. In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the case where the appearance portion of the two composite symbols 401 does not transition correctly according to the appearance pattern transition rule on the way, or the reach state appears in a symbol other than the composite symbol 401 although not shown. In such a case, the announcement of the hit does not complete and the hit does not appear. Note that the dotted arrow 1201 in FIG. 12 indicates the correct moving direction of the composite symbol 401 as an appearance notice of a hit.

As described above, the appearance of the reach state is notified to the player by the transition of the out-of-stop state, and the appearance of the hit is further notified by the transition of the appearance state of the reach state. Expectations can be gradually evoked over a long period of time. In addition, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player stops playing in the middle of the game even when the winning appearance time is approaching.

Further, since the execution result appears as before the notice, the player's expectation is not disappointed, the player's confidence in the notice is obtained, and the expectation of the player is finally ensured by the notice. You will be able to arouse.

FIG. 13 shows how various hits appear in the symbol matching game. In the symbol matching game, a plurality of types of hits are provided. In the case where only the pattern of the picture portion 322 is aligned as shown in FIG. 13A and the number of the numeral portion 321 is not uniform, or as shown in FIG. , The variable winning opening 80 is opened and closed five to eight times. When the picture portions 322 are aligned and the number portions 321 are aligned as shown in FIG. 2B, the jackpot is won and the variable winning opening 80 is opened and closed 16 times.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the pattern carrying type 320a and the numeral carrying type 320b are distinguished from each other. Even if the pattern and the number are the same, they are distinguished as different composite patterns. For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the pattern carrying type 320a is completed, or when the number carrying type 320b is prepared as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the pattern carrying type 320a and the numerical carrying type 320b are mixed as shown in FIG.

As described above, since the composite pattern combining the character portion and the picture portion is used, the winning appearance pattern is diversified, and the fun of the game can be further increased.

In the embodiment described above, the advance notice of the reach state and the advance notice of the hit are performed in two stages. For example, the advance notice of the reach shown in the embodiment may be set to As the appearance notice, a hit appearance notice may be directly given without going through the reach state appearance notice. Further, in the embodiment, the composite symbol 4 is used as the specific symbol.
Although the number 01 is used, a design consisting of only a number or a picture may be used as the specific design.

Further, the transition of the appearance pattern in the stop mode is not limited to the one in which the appearance position of the specific symbol changes, but may be any as long as the execution result appears continuously plural times according to some rule. For example, the appearance notice of the reach state that the first appearance of a pattern with only numbers, the second time of a pattern with only a pattern, and the third time with a composite of numbers and patterns, etc. It is good.

In addition, in the embodiment, the symbol matching game in which three symbols are aligned is developed. However, the number of display areas may be increased to align four or five symbols. In such a case, the notification of the reach state is performed by causing a predetermined number of specific symbols smaller than the number of symbols constituting the reach state to appear. Also, the winning announcement is performed by causing a predetermined number of specific symbols smaller than the number of symbols constituting the winning to appear. For example, if the number of symbols that make up the hit is 5
In the case of the individual, the reach announcement is performed using three or less specific symbols, and the winning announcement is performed using four or less specific symbols.

Further, 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.

[0056]

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the reach state and the appearance of a hit are announced to the player by how the execution result of the symbol matching game changes a plurality of times. Expectations of hits can be gradually evoked over a long period of time. In addition, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player stops playing in the middle of the game even when the winning appearance time is approaching.

In the case where the appearance of the reach state is announced in advance, and the appearance of the hit is performed in accordance with the transition of the appearance state of the reach state, the advance notice is performed in two stages, and the expectation of the hit of the player is made longer. Can be gradually evoked. In addition, since the execution results appear as announced,
Never betray players' expectations.

Also, by using a composite symbol in which a character portion and a picture portion are combined, the appearance pattern of winning can be diversified, and the interest of the game can be increased.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

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

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing various symbols appearing in a symbol matching game played on the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a transition of an execution result displayed when an announcement of a reach state is announced in the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the transition of the execution result displayed when the appearance of the reach state is announced in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the transition of the execution result displayed when the appearance of the reach state is announced in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a transition of an execution result when a notice of the appearance of a reach state is not satisfied in the middle in the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the transition of the execution result when the advance notice of the reach state is not satisfied in the middle in the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a transition of an execution result displayed when an appearance of a hit state is announced in the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the transition of the execution result displayed when notifying the appearance of the hit state in the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the transition of the execution result displayed when notifying the appearance of the hit state in the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a transition of an execution result when the appearance notice of a hit state is not satisfied in the middle in the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13: Various hits appearing in the symbol matching game,
It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop mode of a small hit.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing types of hits in a picture carrying type and a character carrying type.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Game machine 30 ... Variable display means 50 ... Reserved ball display part 60 ... Start winning prize port 80 ... Variable prize port 90 ... Award ball payout means 100 ... Control unit 110 ... Symbol matching game execution means 120 ... Reach notice means 130 ... Winning Notice means 140 ... Reservation management means 150 ... Special value assignment control means 320a ... Picture carrying type composite design 320b ... Number carrying type composite design 321 ... Number part 322 ... Picture part 401 ... Composite design

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine which executes a symbol matching game based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, wherein a plurality of symbols are variably displayed and then sequentially stopped and displayed when a predetermined winning stop mode appears. Variable display means for developing and displaying the symbol matching game; symbol matching game executing means for executing the symbol matching game on the variable display means; and when one more predetermined symbol is aligned, the winning stop mode is set. Reach notification means for notifying the appearance of the reach state, wherein the reach notification means includes a predetermined number of specific symbols smaller than the number of symbols constituting the reach state as a result of execution of the symbol matching game. The state in which the mode appears continuously plural times and the change of the appearance location of the specific symbol included in the out-of-stop mode is in accordance with a predetermined rule is formed. In Rukoto, gaming machine, characterized in that notice the occurrence of the reach state to the player. 2. A gaming machine, wherein a plurality of symbols are variably displayed and then sequentially stopped and displayed, and when a predetermined winning stop mode appears, a winning game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition. Variable display means for expanding and displaying the symbol matching game, a symbol matching game executing means for executing the symbol matching game on the variable display means, and a winning notification means for notifying the appearance of the hit, The winning notice means, as a result of the execution of the symbol matching game, a plurality of consecutive out-of-stop modes including a predetermined number of specific symbols smaller than the number of symbols constituting the winning stop mode, and the out-of-stop mode. Notifying the player of the appearance of the hit by forming a state in which the change of the appearance location of the specific symbol included in the mode conforms to a predetermined rule Gaming machine and features. 3. A gaming machine which displays a plurality of symbols in a variable manner, sequentially stops and displays the symbols, and executes a symbol matching game which is a hit when a predetermined winning stop mode appears based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition. Variable display means for developing and displaying the symbol matching game; symbol matching game executing means for executing the symbol matching game on the variable display means; and when one more predetermined symbol is aligned, the winning stop mode is set. Reach notification means for notifying the appearance of the reach state, and winning notification means for notifying the appearance of the hit, the reach notification means is based on the number of symbols constituting the reach state as an execution result of the symbol matching game An out-of-stop condition including a predetermined number of specific symbols having a small number of occurrences appears multiple times in succession and the appearance pattern of the specific symbol included in the out-of-stop condition is included. Is formed in accordance with a predetermined rule to notify the player of the appearance of the reach state, and the winning announcement means is provided as a reach state that appears after the advance notice by the reach announcement means. By forming a state in which a pattern composed of symbols appears consecutively a plurality of times and a change in the location of appearance of the predetermined symbol complies with a predetermined appearance rule, the player is notified of the appearance of the hit. A gaming machine characterized by: 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbol matching game execution means always causes an execution result according to the content of the notice to appear when the notice is given. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbol used for the notice is a composite symbol combining a symbol portion and a character portion.