JP2000308724A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a player to easily know when a reach status occurs by changing to a pattern matching game when a reach status occurs in which a specified pattern assigns one of the specified numbers of undetermined patterns, and the displayed image is dramatically changed. SOLUTION: Patterns are variably displayed at a display screen 40, and the variable display operation stops, and if specified patterns are displayed on a specified line, a big prize status occurs. At a control part of this game device, a reach display processor 132 is provided, and in this processor, the first reach processor is provided, which assigns one pattern as a specifying pattern and the other patterns as a special pattern in a specified number of patterns displayed on a specified line. In addition, the second reach processor which displays a specified number of undefined patterns and a specifying pattern specifying one of the undefined patterns, and the third reach processor which defines specified undefined patterns are provided. A result is that when a reach status occurs, a displayed image of the display screen 40 is dramatically changed, so a player easily knows when a reach status occurs.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for generating a big hit when a symbol is stopped after a drawing is variably displayed on a display screen and a predetermined number of specific symbols are displayed on a predetermined line. Related to gaming machines.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional gaming machine, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-263160, a symbol is moved vertically on a display screen of a display device under a starting condition. The fluctuating symbol moves in the horizontal direction on the display screen under predetermined conditions, and depending on the number and the type of the migrating symbol, for example, one symbol is removed on a valid line in the horizontal direction except for one symbol. In order to enhance the interest of the game, let the player foresee the advantageous state in which the probability of occurrence of the reach state in which three symbols are aligned and the probability of occurrence of the jackpot state in which three symbols are aligned on an effective horizontal line are increased. Has become.

[0003]

However, in such a conventional gaming machine, the number of types of signs and their types are confirmed to allow the player to predict the occurrence probability of the reach state and the like. There is a problem that since the means for performing the game is complicated and it is difficult for the player to easily determine the probability of occurrence of the reach state, it is difficult to play a picture game as a result.

The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional problem, and enables a player to easily determine that a transition to a reach state is made, thereby facilitating a picture game. It aims to provide gaming machines.

[0005]

The gist of the present invention to achieve the above object lies in the following inventions. [1] After the drawing is variably displayed on the display screen (40),
A gaming machine that causes a big hit when a symbol stops displaying and a predetermined number of specific symbols are displayed on a predetermined line, and the reach display processing unit (132) is used for the reach display processing. The unit (132) includes a primary reach display processing unit that sets one of a predetermined number of symbols displayed on the predetermined line as a designated original symbol and another symbol as a specific symbol, a predetermined number of undetermined symbols, A gaming machine, comprising: a secondary reach display processing unit that displays a designated symbol designating one of the predetermined number of undecided symbols; and a tertiary reach display processing unit that determines the designated undecided symbol.

[2] A game in which a symbol is stopped after a drawing is variably displayed on the display screen (40) and a predetermined number of specific symbols are displayed on a predetermined line, thereby generating a big hit. Machine, special reach display processing unit (232)
The special reach display processing unit (2
32) is a primary special reach display processing unit that sets one of a predetermined number of symbols displayed on the predetermined line as a designated original symbol and another symbol as a specific symbol, a predetermined number of fixed symbols, and 1 for a certain number of fixed symbols within the allowable number of times
A gaming machine characterized by having a secondary special reach display processing section for displaying a designated symbol that is designated one by one.

[3] After the drawing is variably displayed on the display screen (40), the display stops, and when a predetermined number of specific symbols are displayed on a predetermined line, a big hit is generated. And having a reach display processing unit (132) and a special reach display processing unit (232), the reach display processing unit (132) includes a predetermined number of symbols displayed on the predetermined line. A primary reach display processing unit for setting one of the symbols as a designated original symbol and the other symbol as a specific symbol; a secondary reach for displaying a predetermined number of undecided symbols and a designated symbol for designating one of the predetermined number of undetermined symbols; A display processing unit, and a tertiary reach display processing unit for determining the designated undecided symbol, and the special reach display processing unit (23
2) a primary special reach display processing unit that sets one of a predetermined number of symbols displayed on the predetermined line as a designated original symbol and another symbol as a specific symbol, a predetermined number of fixed symbols, 1 for a certain number of fixed symbols within the allowable number of times
A gaming machine characterized by having a secondary special reach display processing section for displaying a designated symbol that is designated one by one.

[4] The designated symbol is a symbol imitating a human hand, and the secondary reach display processing unit or the secondary special reach display processing unit converts the designated symbol from the designated source symbol to the undecided symbol. [1] characterized by having processing means for displaying so as to extend to the symbol or the fixed symbol.
The gaming machine according to [2] or [3].

[5] The undecided design is a playing card back design imitating the back of a playing card, and the tertiary reach display processing unit displays the playing card back design on the front surface to determine the undecided design. The gaming machine according to [1] or [3], further comprising a processing unit that performs processing.

[6] The secondary reach display processing section has processing means for displaying a designated symbol for designating the undecided symbol again when the undecided symbol is determined as a redesignated symbol. The gaming machine according to [1] or [3].

[7] The undecided design is a playing card back design imitating the back of a playing card, and the redesignated design is a joker design of playing cards. [1]
Or the gaming machine according to [3].

[8] The undecided pattern is a playing card back pattern imitating the back of a playing card, and when the undecided pattern is determined to be a specific pattern and the jackpot occurs, the added value of the jackpot is determined by the specified value. The gaming machine according to [1] or [3], wherein the gaming machine differs depending on the type of symbol.

[9] The display screen (40) has three display elements arranged on a horizontal line, and the symbols are arranged at both ends of the three display elements in the horizontal direction and in the direction approaching or moving away from each other. The three display elements are variably displayed, and the symbols are variably displayed at the center of the three display elements so as to be vertically moved.
32) or the special reach display processing section (232)
Displays a specific symbol at both ends of the three display elements, and displays the designated original symbol at the center of the three display elements [1], [2], or The gaming machine according to [3].

Next, the operation of the invention described in each of the above items will be described. In one configuration of the present invention, when a reach state occurs, the game shifts to a pattern game in which one of a predetermined number of undecided symbols is designated by a designated symbol.

The primary reach display processing section sets one of a predetermined number of symbols displayed on a predetermined line as a designated original symbol and the other symbol as a specific symbol, and the secondary reach display processing section includes a predetermined number of symbols. An undecided symbol and a designated symbol for designating one of the predetermined number of undecided symbols are displayed, and a tertiary reach display processing unit includes:
Confirm the specified undecided design. Then, when the determined symbol is a specific symbol, a big hit occurs.

That is, when the reach state occurs, the state of the display screen (40) changes significantly, and the player can easily recognize that the state has shifted to the reach state.
In the reach state, the design game is such that the player designates one of a predetermined number of undecided symbols with the expectation of being a specific symbol by the designated symbol, and is a play element in a card game or a card fortune-telling game. It is possible to make it a fun and interesting pattern game.

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, when a special reach state occurs, a transition is made to a pattern game in which a predetermined number of fixed symbols are designated one by one by a designated symbol.

The primary special reach display processing section sets one of a predetermined number of symbols displayed on a predetermined line as a designated original symbol and the other symbol as a specific symbol. A number of fixed symbols and a designated symbol for designating the predetermined number of fixed symbols one by one within a range of the allowable designated number of times are displayed. If there is a specific symbol among the fixed symbols designated one by one, a big hit occurs.

That is, when the special reach state occurs, the special symbols included in the predetermined number of fixed symbols, the number of special symbols included, and the positions of the special symbols greatly influence the occurrence of the jackpot. In addition, it is possible to make the pattern game extremely interesting for the player.

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, both the reach state and the special reach state can be generated. In a gaming machine in which the reach state and the special reach state can occur, the reach state does not become monotonous,
Don't get tired of players.

Furthermore, in another configuration of the present invention, a designated symbol imitating a human hand extends from the designated original symbol to one of a predetermined number of undecided symbols or one of a predetermined number of fixed symbols. It is.

Accordingly, when the reach state or the special reach occurs, the player actually designates one of the predetermined number of undecided symbols, and the player actually enters the picture game performed on the game screen. You will be able to participate, and the pattern game will be realistic and will not get the player bored.

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, the undecided design is a playing card back design imitating the back of a playing card, and the playing back design is returned to the front surface to determine the undecided design.

That is, when the reach state occurs, one card is drawn from a predetermined number of playing cards to play a playing card game for attracting a specific symbol, thereby preventing a monotonous pattern game.

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, when a redesignated symbol is designated in the reach state, a new undecided symbol can be designated. In other words, if the undesignated symbols include the redesignated symbols as appropriate, the player will be given more opportunities to draw the specific symbols, and as the number of the redesignated symbols increases, Can be enhanced.

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, the redesignated symbol is a joker symbol of a playing card. As a result, the joker symbol having a peculiarity is selected as the redesignated symbol among various kinds of playing cards, so that the player can easily recognize the peculiarity of the joker symbol (the peculiarity as the redesignated symbol). Can be.

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, the added value of the jackpot differs depending on the type of the specific symbol. In a specific symbol related to a jackpot to which a high added value is given, it is difficult to determine an undecided symbol in such a specific symbol. Conversely, in a specific symbol related to a jackpot to which a low added value is assigned, such a specific symbol is used. If it is easy to determine the undecided pattern, it is possible to generate a jackpot of appropriate added value at an appropriate cycle and repeat the loss in the pattern game for a long time from the occurrence of the jackpot until the next jackpot occurs Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the picture game.

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, in a pattern game, three symbols are variably displayed so that both ends of the symbols are moved in the horizontal direction and in the direction of approaching or moving away from each other, and the symbol in the center is in the vertical direction. , The movements of the three symbols are different from each other, and the movements of the symbols are interesting.

[0029]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 8 show an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view of a pachinko game machine which is a gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko game machine comprises:
A game board surface 11 that forms a space for moving the pachinko balls, a glass plate that covers the game board surface 11 at regular intervals, and a game board surface for firing the pachinko balls in a space partitioned by the game board surface 11 and the glass plate. And a launching mechanism, so that the game board surface 11 is substantially parallel to the vertical direction,
is set up.

On the front face of the pachinko game machine, there are provided a firing handle 15 for a player to perform an operation of hitting a pachinko ball, and a receiving tray 13 and a lower plate 14 for storing pachinko balls. The firing handle 15 is a part of the above-described firing mechanism.

A guide rail is provided so as to surround the game board surface 11. The guide rail guides the pachinko balls fired by the firing handle 15 along the same, and is positioned vertically above the game board surface 11 (upstream portion).
It is sent to.

Also, when a pachinko ball enters the game board surface 11 and is ejected from the game board surface 11, a prize is won.
A plurality of winning sections, starting winning ports 12, and attackers (large winning ports), and pachinko balls that did not enter the winning sections, starting winning ports 12, and large winning ports are finally gathered and discharged from the game board surface 11. And one out ball discharge unit.

A large number of obstacle nails are provided on the game board surface 11 so that the pachinko balls falling along the game board surface 11 frequently collide with each other and cause fluctuations in the movement direction. It is disposed substantially vertically with a length protruding from the game board surface 11. The pachinko hall side can change the ease of winning of the pachinko balls into the starting winning opening 12 by finely adjusting the inclination of these obstacle nails.

Further, the game board surface 11 has a starting winning opening 1
There is provided a display screen 40 for starting a picture game in response to a win of a pachinko ball to No. 2. The display screen 40 is C
This is realized by a display device such as an RT or a liquid crystal display.

When the player rotates the firing handle 15 by a predetermined angle, the pachinko balls stored in the tray 13 are fired one by one at a strength corresponding to the rotation angle, and are guided by the guide rails. It is led to the game board surface 11.
When a pachinko ball wins in the winning section and the start winning port 12, a predetermined number (for example, seven) of pachinko balls are paid to the receiving tray 13. In particular, when a pachinko ball wins in the starting winning opening 12, a picture game is started on the display screen 40.

The display screen 40 has three display elements arranged on a horizontal line. Both ends of the three display elements are variably displayed so that the symbol moves in the horizontal direction and in a direction approaching or moving away from each other, and the center of the three display elements moves the symbol in the vertical direction. Variable display. Here, the symbols to be variably displayed are “1” to
This is a number up to “9”. It may be a pattern of playing cards (13 kinds of patterns of diamond, heart, clover, and spade).

In consideration of the fact that a pachinko ball wins in the start winning opening 12 during the operation of the display screen 40, winnings of up to four pachinko balls are displayed on the reserved ball display section. Can be put on hold.

Usually, during the operation of the display screen 40,
In order to elevate the player's mood, a sound effect is played from the pachinko game machine, and when a big hit occurs, a sound effect different from the normal sound effect is played in order to increase the joy of the player. .

In a picture game played on the display screen 40, for example, when a big hit occurs, a large winning opening, which is an attacker, opens the lid and a predetermined number (for example, 10).
When the number of pachinko balls has won or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed, the lid is closed. A predetermined number (for example, 15) of pachinko balls are paid to the receiving tray 13 until the large winning opening opens and closes the lid once, that is, for each of the pachinko balls won in one round. Will be

When a big hit occurs, a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 rounds) is performed. Further, during one round, only when the pachinko ball wins the V winning opening (specific winning opening) in the large winning opening, it is possible to proceed to the next round. On the other hand, a pachinko ball that does not win any of the winning portion and the starting winning opening 12 enters the out-ball discharging portion and is collected at the pachinko hall side.

As shown in FIG. 1, a control unit for playing a picture game on the display screen 40 is provided. The control unit includes a game processing unit 31, a display processing unit 32, a random number generation unit 33, and a symbol random number generation unit 34. Display processing unit 32
Has a reach display processing unit 132 and a special reach display processing unit 232.

The random number generator 33 generates a reach random number, a jackpot random number, and a lost random number based on a random number table. When a reach random number is generated, a reach state is displayed on the display screen 40, and when a jackpot random number is generated, a reach state is displayed on the display screen 40, and then a jackpot state is displayed. When a loss random number is generated, a loss state is displayed on the display screen 40.

When a predetermined starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a pachinko ball wins in the start winning port 12 or when a reserved ball is present, the game processing unit 31
, A symbol random number generation unit 34 generates a symbol random number based on the generated random number, and a display processing unit 32
Reads out the image information relating to the symbol random number from the ROM and outputs it to the display screen 40 as display information.

When the random number generator 33 generates the jackpot random number, the reach random number or the loss random number, the symbol random number generator 34 generates the symbol random number based on the symbol random number table relating to the jackpot random number, the reach random number or the loss random number, respectively. I do.

In particular, when the random number generation unit 33 generates a jackpot random number or a reach random number, the symbol random number generation unit 3
4 generates a symbol random number (general reach symbol random number, special reach symbol random number), the symbols are displayed at both ends of the three display elements of the display screen 40, and the symbol of the central display element is in an undetermined state. Reach condition occurs. Needless to say, when the random number generation unit 33 generates the lost random number, the symbol random number generation unit 34 does not generate the general reach symbol random number and the special reach symbol random number.

The case where the random number generation section 33 generates a general reach symbol random number will be described. In this case, the primary reach display processing unit of the reach display processing unit 132 displays a specific symbol on both ends of the three display elements on the display screen 40, and displays a designated original symbol on the central display element. Next, the secondary reach display processing unit of the reach display processing unit 132 displays a predetermined number (five) of undecided symbols (card playing back symbols) in the upper area of the display screen 40, and a predetermined number of undecided symbols from the designated original symbol. The designated symbol extending to one of the (card playing back symbol) is displayed. Next, the tertiary reach display processing unit of the reach display processing unit 132 returns the undecided design (the playing card back design) to the front surface and displays the design confirmation.

When the random number generation unit 33 generates a jackpot random number, an undecided symbol (card playing back symbol) is determined to be a specific symbol, and a jackpot is generated. On the other hand, the random number generation unit 33
Generates a reach random number, the undecided symbol (card playing back symbol) is determined to be a symbol other than the specific symbol, and a loss state is set.

The symbols for which the undecided symbols (card symbols on the back of the playing cards) should be determined are various symbols of playing cards. Further, the display mode of the designated source symbol does not change before and after the reach state occurs, but may change.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the random number generation unit 33 generates the jackpot random numbers, the undecided symbol is determined to be a specific symbol (spade symbol) on the display screen 40, and three specific symbols (spade symbols) are arranged. Will be displayed. In the present embodiment, a small hit is also generated. That is, when the random number generation unit 33 generates the small hit random number, the undecided symbol is determined to be a quasi-specific symbol (diamond symbol: a symbol handled according to the specific symbol) on the display screen 40, and the two specific symbols (spade symbol) are determined. And one quasi-specific symbol (diamond symbol) are displayed. When the small hit occurs, the number of rounds 1 is performed, and the large winning opening is opened once.

In some cases, an undecided symbol is determined as a redesignated symbol (joker symbol). When the undecided symbol is determined as the redesignated symbol (joker symbol), one of the remaining undecided symbols is designated again by the designated symbol.

Next, a case where the random number generation unit 33 generates a special reach symbol random number will be described. In this case, the primary special reach display processing unit of the reach display processing unit 132 displays a specific symbol on both ends of the three display elements on the display screen 40, and displays a designated original symbol on the center display element. next,
The secondary special reach display processing unit of the reach display processing unit 132 displays a predetermined number (five) of fixed symbols (cards) in the upper area of the display screen 40, and a predetermined number of designated symbols extending from the specified original symbol. A display is displayed in which a fixed symbol (a playing card symbol) is designated one by one within a predetermined number of times (for example, three times).

The order of designating a predetermined number of fixed symbols is as follows.
It may be random, and the specified number of times
The number of times may be one, two, four or more times, not necessarily a fixed number of times, and may be the same number as a predetermined number of fixed symbols, and all the fixed symbols can be designated.

Hereinafter, the operation of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. In FIG. 3, a pachinko ball launched on a game board surface 11 is a starting winning opening 12.
(Step S301: Y), the random number generation unit 33 generates a random number (Step S302).

When the random number generation unit 33 generates a jackpot random number (step S303: Y), the random number generation unit 33 generates a symbol random number based on a symbol random number table relating to the jackpot random number (step S304). Next, it is determined whether the symbol random number is a general reach random number (step S305).

If the symbol random number is a general reach random number (step S305: Y), the primary reach display processing unit of the reach display processing unit 132 places the symbol on the three display elements of the display screen 40 in the predetermined directions (FIG. 5). (The direction indicated by the arrow in (a))
Variably displayed so as to move to 3
A specific symbol is displayed at both ends of one of the display elements, and a designated source symbol is displayed in the central display element.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5B, the secondary reach display processing unit of the reach display processing unit 132
A predetermined number (five) of undecided symbols (card playing back symbols) are displayed in the upper area of the icon, and a designated symbol extending from the designated source symbol to one of a predetermined number of undecided symbols (card playing cards symbol) is displayed (step S306). .

Next, the tertiary reach display processing unit of the reach display processing unit 132 returns the undecided symbol (the playing card back symbol) to the front surface, thereby fixing the undecided symbol to the specific symbol (step S307). Thereby, a big hit occurs (step S308).

In step S308, when a big hit occurs, the large winning opening (attacker) is changed from the closed state to the open state, and "1" is added to the number of times of opening (k) (k).
= K + 1) (step S309).

Next, it is repeatedly determined whether or not a predetermined number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls have been won in the large winning opening (step S310). If a predetermined number of pachinko balls have been won (step S310: Y), a large winning is achieved. The mouth is closed (step S311).

After the large winning opening has been closed, whether a pachinko ball has won the V winning opening (specific winning opening) in the large winning opening,
Then, it is determined whether the opening and closing operation of the large winning opening is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) (step S312).

Then, a pachinko ball wins in the V winning opening,
In addition, when the repetition of the opening and closing operation of the large winning opening does not reach a predetermined number (for example, 16 times) (step S312:
N), returning to the opening of the large winning port, the jackpot state is maintained, and the large winning port is opened again (step S309).

On the other hand, if no pachinko ball has been won in the V winning opening or if the opening and closing operation of the large winning opening has been repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) (step S312: Y), the large winning The winning opening remains closed,
The jackpot ends.

In step S305, when the symbol random number generator 34 generates a special reach symbol random number without generating a general reach symbol random number (step S305:
N), the primary special reach display processing unit of the reach display processing unit 132 displays specific symbols at both ends of the three display elements on the display screen 40, and displays the designated original symbol on the central display element.

Next, the secondary special reach display processing unit of the reach display processing unit 132 displays a predetermined number (five) of fixed symbols (cards) in the upper area of the display screen 40, and designates a design extending from the designated original design. A display is performed in which a predetermined number of fixed symbols (cards) are designated one by one within a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) according to the symbols (step S313).

As shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, while designating one by one within a predetermined number of times (for example, three times), the designated design eventually becomes a specific design (diamond design). A certain fixed symbol is designated (step S314). Thereby, a big hit occurs (step S308). In FIG. 7, non-specific symbols are represented by “X” symbols.

On the other hand, if the random number generation unit 33 does not generate a jackpot random number in step S303 (step S303: N) and if the random number generation unit 33 generates a reach random number (step S401: Y), the symbol random number generation unit 33 generates a symbol random number. Part 3
4 generates a symbol random number based on a symbol random number table related to the reach random number (step S402).

If the symbol random number is a general reach symbol random number (step S403: Y), the primary reach display processing unit of the reach display processing unit 132 assigns the symbol to the three display elements of the display screen 40 in each predetermined direction (FIG. 5). (The direction indicated by the arrow in (a))
Variably displayed so as to move to 3
A specific symbol is displayed at both ends of one of the display elements, and a designated source symbol is displayed in the central display element.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5B, the secondary reach display processing unit of the reach display processing unit 132
A predetermined number (five) of undecided symbols (card playing back symbols) are displayed in the upper area of, and a designated symbol extending from the designated original symbol to one of a predetermined number of undetermined symbols (card playing back symbols) is displayed (step S404). .

Next, the tertiary reach display processing section of the reach display processing section 132 returns the undecided symbol (the playing card back symbol) to the front side, so that the undecided symbol is determined to be a non-specific symbol, and a loss state occurs (step S405). , Step S301
Return to

At step S403, when the symbol random number generator 34 generates a special reach symbol random number without generating a general reach symbol random number (step S403:
N), the primary special reach display processing unit of the reach display processing unit 132 displays specific symbols at both ends of the three display elements on the display screen 40, and displays the designated original symbol on the central display element.

Next, the secondary special reach display processing unit of the reach display processing unit 132 displays a predetermined number (five) of fixed symbols (cards) in the upper area of the display screen 40, and designates a design extending from the designated original symbol. A display is performed in which a predetermined number of fixed symbols (cards) are designated one by one within a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) according to the symbols (step S407). Designation is performed one by one within a range of a predetermined number of times (for example, three times). However, the designated symbol does not designate a fixed symbol, and loses (Step S407), and returns to Step S301.

On the other hand, in step S401, if the random number generation unit 33 generates a lost random number without generating a reach random number (step S401: N), the symbol random number generation unit 34 generates a symbol random number table related to the lost random number. A symbol random number is generated based on (Step S408). Next, among the three display elements of the display screen 40, the specific symbols are not aligned at both ends, the reach state is not displayed, and a loss state occurs (step S409), and the process returns to step S301.

In the above-described embodiment, when a predetermined number (three) of specific symbols are displayed on a predetermined line (horizontal line), a big hit is generated. The line is not limited to a horizontal line, nor is it limited to one line.
Further, it goes without saying that the predetermined number of specific symbols for generating a big hit is not limited to three.

The designated symbol is imitated by a human hand, but is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, if the undecided symbol is a treasure chest symbol, the designated symbol is changed to a fishing gear symbol. Then, hook one of a predetermined number of undecided designs (treasure chest designs) with a fishing hook of a fishing gear design, open the lid of the undecided designs (treasure chest designs), and treasure designs (jewelry designs, diamonds) in the undecided designs (treasure chest designs) (A pattern or the like) may be taken out and determined.

Further, when the vehicle enters the reach state or the special reach state, and the specified symbol is an undetermined symbol or a specific symbol which is a fixed symbol (steps S307 and S31).
4) Although the method of generating a jackpot has been described, a route in which a jackpot occurs directly may be provided without going through the reach state or the special reach state. Similarly, it is not such a reach state or a special reach state, but has a route for displaying a reach state by simply removing one of the three display elements and aligning a specific symbol with the other two. May be.

Further, although the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine, it may be applied to a slot machine for playing a picture game on the display screen 40.

As described above, in one configuration of the present invention, when a reach state occurs, the game shifts to a pattern game in which one of a predetermined number of undecided symbols is designated by a designated symbol. When the reach state occurs, the appearance of the display screen changes significantly, and the player can easily recognize that the state has shifted to the reach state. Further, in the reach state, the designated game allows the player to designate one of a predetermined number of undecided symbols with the expectation of being a specific symbol, so that the player can play a card game or a card fortune-telling game. It can be a fun and interesting design game incorporating the elements of

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, when a special reach state occurs, a predetermined number of fixed symbols are shifted one by one to a design game by a designated symbol. Is easily recognized by the player. Also, in the special reach state,
The special symbols included in the predetermined number of fixed symbols, the number of special symbols included, and the position of the special symbols greatly affect the occurrence of jackpots, making the game extremely interesting for the player. be able to.

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, both the reach state and the special reach state can be generated, so that the pattern game is not monotonous as a whole, and the player gets tired of the pattern game. Can be prevented.

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, the designated symbol imitating a human hand extends from the designated original symbol to one of a predetermined number of undecided symbols or one of a predetermined number of fixed symbols. The player actually designates one of the predetermined number of undecided symbols, and the player actually participates in the pattern game performed on the game screen, and the pattern game becomes realistic. Can be prevented from getting tired.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the undecided design is a playing card back design imitating the back of a playing card, and the playing back design is returned to the front surface to determine the undecided design. When the state occurs, by pulling one from a predetermined number of playing cards, a playing card game for attracting a specific symbol is performed, and it is possible to prevent the pattern game from becoming monotonous.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, when a redesignated symbol is designated in the reach state, a new undecided symbol can be newly designated, so that the redesignated symbol is appropriately included in the undecided symbol. If this is not done, the player will be given more opportunities to draw a specific symbol, and the playability can be improved as the number of redesignated symbols is increased.

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, the redesignated symbol is a joker symbol of playing cards, so that the player
The uniqueness of the Joker symbol, that is, the uniqueness as a redesignated symbol can be easily recognized.

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, the jackpot value-added varies depending on the type of the specific symbol, so that the jackpot of the appropriate value-added can be generated at an appropriate cycle, and the jackpot is generated. From then on until the next big hit occurs, the loss in the pattern game is not repeated for a long time, and the player can be prevented from getting tired of the pattern game.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, in a pattern game, three symbols arranged side by side are variably displayed so as to move in the horizontal direction and in a direction approaching or moving away from each other, and the central symbol is in the vertical direction. , The movements of the three symbols are different from each other, and the movements of the symbols are interesting.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

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

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a picture game according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a picture game according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of an operation of a picture game according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an operation explanatory view of a picture game according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of an operation of a picture game according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of an undecided symbol in a pattern game according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Game machine 11 ... Game board surface 12 ... Start winning prize hole 13 ... Receiving tray 14 ... Lower plate 15 ... Launching handle 31 ... Game processing part 32 ... Display processing part 33 ... Random number generation part 34 ... Symbol random number generation part 40 ... Display screen 132 ... Reach display processing unit 232 ... Special reach display processing unit

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine in which a symbol is stopped after a drawing is variably displayed on a display screen and a predetermined number of specific symbols are displayed on a predetermined line. In the one having a reach display processing unit, the reach display processing unit is a primary reach display process in which one of a predetermined number of symbols displayed on the predetermined line is a designated original symbol and another symbol is a specific symbol. And a predetermined number of undecided symbols and a secondary reach display processing unit that displays a designated symbol that designates one of the predetermined number of undetermined symbols, and a tertiary reach display processing unit that determines the specified undecided symbols. A gaming machine characterized by having: 2. A gaming machine in which a symbol is stopped after a drawing is variably displayed on a display screen and a predetermined number of specific symbols are displayed on a predetermined line. A special reach display processing unit, wherein the special reach display processing unit is a primary special design in which one of a predetermined number of symbols displayed on the predetermined line is a designated original symbol and another symbol is a specific symbol. A reach display processing unit, and a secondary special reach display processing unit that displays a predetermined number of confirmed symbols and a designated symbol that designates the predetermined number of confirmed symbols one by one within a permissible designated number of times. A gaming machine characterized by the following. 3. A gaming machine in which a symbol is stopped on display after a drawing is variably displayed on a display screen and a predetermined number of specific symbols are displayed on a predetermined line. A reach display processing section and a special reach display processing section, wherein the reach display processing section designates one of a predetermined number of symbols displayed on the predetermined line as a designated original symbol and specifies another symbol A primary reach display processing unit to be a symbol, a predetermined number of undetermined symbols, and a secondary reach display processing unit to display a designated symbol designating one of the predetermined number of undetermined symbols, and the designated undetermined symbol is determined. A special reach display processing unit, wherein one of a predetermined number of symbols displayed on the predetermined line is designated as a designated original symbol and the other symbol is designated as a specific symbol. Special reach indication And a secondary special reach display processing unit that displays a predetermined number of fixed symbols and a specified symbol for designating the predetermined number of fixed symbols one by one within a range of an allowable specified number of times. A gaming machine. 4. The designated symbol is a symbol imitating a human hand, and the secondary reach display processing unit or the secondary special reach display processing unit converts the designated symbol from the designated source symbol to the undecided symbol. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising processing means for displaying the fixed symbol so as to extend therefrom. 5. 5. The undecided design is a playing card back design imitating the back of a playing card, and the tertiary reach display processing unit displays the playing card back design so as to return to the front surface in order to determine the undecided design. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a processing unit. 6. The secondary reach display processing section further comprises a processing means for displaying a designated symbol for designating the undecided symbol again when the undecided symbol is determined as a redesignated symbol. The gaming machine according to claim 1. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the undecided design is a playing card back design imitating a playing card back surface, and the redesignated design is a playing card joker design. 8. The undecided design is a playing card back design imitating the back of a playing card, and when the undecided design is determined to be a specific design and the big hit occurs, the added value of the big hit is determined by the specific design. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine differs depending on the type of the gaming machine. 9. The display screen comprises three display elements arranged on a horizontal line, and a symbol moves on both ends of the three display elements in a horizontal direction and in a direction approaching or moving away from each other. Each of the three display elements is variably displayed, and the symbol is variably displayed in the center of the three display elements so as to move in the vertical direction. The reach display processing unit or the special reach display processing unit The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a specific symbol is displayed at both ends of the display element, and the designated original symbol is displayed at the center of the three display elements.