JP2000334112A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To predict the generation of a prescribed value by making visible an entire circulating picture pattern circulating on a circulation line by applying the prescribed value when a fixed position picture pattern displayed in a fixed position area and the circulating picture pattern circulating on the circulation line are aligned on the prescribed line. SOLUTION: When a game ball wins a prize in a start prize winning hole, a random number is generated by a random number generating part, a picture pattern random number is generated by a picture pattern random number generating part on the basis of a picture pattern random number table related to a special prize random number, and a reach (li-zhi, ready to win) state is displayed on a display screen 40. Next, display on the display screen 40 is switched, fixed position picture patterns (specified picture patterns '7') are displayed in a pair of fixed position areas, and the circulating picture pattern is displayed so as to circulate on the circulation line arranged in a gap between a pair of fixed position areas. Then, the circulating picture pattern related to a specified picture pattern is circulated on a prescribed line passing through the pair of fixed position areas toward one of two common points and, when a pair of fixed position picture patterns and one circulating picture pattern are aligned on the prescribed line, a special prize state is provided.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a picture game is played on a display screen and a special prize state is generated when a predetermined number of specific symbols are arranged in the picture game.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a recent gaming machine, a display screen is provided on a game board surface, and a picture game is played on a liquid crystal screen or a rotating drum as a display screen. It is particularly spotlighted as an accessory because of the fun and the expectation for the occurrence of a special prize state that can occur from the display result after the change of the picture.

In a gaming machine provided with such variable display means,
When the game ball wins the starting winning opening on the game board, various patterns are scrolled and displayed on the liquid crystal screen, or the various patterns are continuously changed by rotating the rotating drum. When a specific symbol such as “7, 7” is used, a special prize state occurs, and a benefit that the large winning opening repeatedly opens and closes is provided to the player.

[0004]

However, in the conventional game machine described above, in the pattern game, the process until the symbols are aligned is performed after scrolling the pattern on the liquid crystal screen or after rotating the rotating drum. The pattern is displayed by stopping or stopping the rotation, and the process of deciding the pattern is a single process, which cannot be enjoyed by the player.

On the other hand, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 03-247373 discloses
There is a picture game disclosed in the official gazette. That is, by moving the notification member from the first position to the second position, the display mode of the pattern is changed, and it is possible to reliably notify the player of the occurrence of the reach state in which the possibility of adding the special value is high, In order to increase the player's expectation for value addition, the effect of the reach state is added with an interest.

However, in such a pattern game, although the occurrence of the reach state can be reliably notified to the player, the effect of the reach state becomes monotonous as the pattern game is repeated, and the player's performance becomes monotonous. There was a problem that interest could not be enhanced.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to fully enjoy the process of aligning pictures and enhance the interest of the picture game.

[0008]

The gist of the present invention to achieve the above object lies in the following inventions. [1] Display screen (40) provided on game board (11)
Is a game machine that provides a predetermined value to a player when a predetermined number of specific symbols are aligned on a predetermined line in the pattern game, and a game processing unit (31) and a display processing unit. (32) The display processing unit (32) displays fixed position symbols in a pair of fixed position areas on the display screen (40), and displays the fixed pattern with a predetermined line passing through the pair of fixed position areas. The game processing unit (31) includes a processing unit that displays a circling symbol that circulates on a circling line having a common point, and the game processing unit (31) includes a specific symbol having a predetermined number of the circulating symbol and the fixed position symbol on the predetermined line A gaming machine comprising a processing means for giving a predetermined value when the items are aligned.

[2] A picture game is played on the display screen (40) provided on the game board surface (11), and when a predetermined number of specific symbols are arranged on a predetermined line in the picture game, a predetermined value is given to the player. A gaming machine, and a game processing unit (31)
When the display processing unit (32) has a predetermined condition in a picture game, the display processing unit (32) includes a fixed position symbol as a specific symbol in a pair of fixed position areas on the display screen (40). And processing means for displaying a circling symbol that circulates on a circling line having a common point with a predetermined line passing through the pair of fixed position areas, and the game processing unit (31) includes: A gaming machine comprising processing means for giving a predetermined value when the orbiting symbol and the fixed position symbol are aligned in a predetermined number of specific symbols on a line.

[3] A picture game is played on the display screen (40) provided on the game board surface (11), and when a predetermined number of specific symbols are arranged on a predetermined line in the picture game, a predetermined value is given to the player. A gaming machine, and a game processing unit (31)
And a display processing unit (32), wherein the display processing unit (32) displays fixed position symbols in a pair of fixed position regions on a display screen (40), and displays the fixed position symbols in the pair of fixed position regions. Processing means for displaying, when a fixed position symbol as a specific symbol is displayed, a circular symbol orbiting on a circular line having a common point with a predetermined line passing through the pair of fixed position areas, Processing unit (3
1) A gaming machine comprising processing means for giving a predetermined value when the circling symbol and the fixed position symbol are aligned in a predetermined number of specific symbols on the predetermined line.

[4] A picture game is played on the display screen (40) provided on the game board surface (11), and when a predetermined number of specific symbols are arranged on a predetermined line in the picture game, a predetermined value is given to the player. A gaming machine, and a game processing unit (31)
And a display processing unit (32), wherein the display processing unit (32) displays fixed position symbols on a pair of fixed position areas on the display screen (40), respectively, and displays the fixed position pattern on the pair of fixed position areas. When a fixed position symbol as a specific symbol is displayed on at least one side, the processing means for displaying a circling symbol circling on a circling line having a common point with a predetermined line passing through the pair of fixed position regions, The game processing section (31), when the circling symbol and the fixed position symbol are aligned with a predetermined number of specific symbols on the predetermined line,
A gaming machine having processing means for giving a predetermined value.

[5] The display processing section (32) has processing means for displaying the predetermined line so that the orbital line touches or intersects at two or more common points [1], The gaming machine according to [2], [3] or [4].

[6] The display processing section (32) includes processing means for displaying the predetermined line so that the orbital line overlaps at a continuous common point. [1], [2], The gaming machine according to [3] or [4].

[7] The display processing section (32) has processing means for displaying two or more pairs of the fixed position symbols, [1], [2], [3] or [4]. The gaming machine according to [1].

[8] The display processing section (32) displays two or more of the orbital lines [1],
The gaming machine according to [2], [3] or [4].

[9] The display processing section (32) displays the two or more circling lines so that the circulating symbols can circulate in parallel with each other.
The gaming machine according to [2], [3] or [4].

[10] The display processing section (32) is configured to, when a specific symbol is displayed on two or more of the plurality of display areas of the display screen (40), display a plurality of display areas on which the specific symbol is displayed. The gaming machine according to [3], wherein any one of the two is displayed as the pair of fixed position areas and a fixed position symbol as a specific symbol is displayed.

Next, the operation of the invention described in each of the above items will be described. According to one configuration of the present invention, in a pattern game, a predetermined value is provided when a fixed position symbol displayed in a fixed position area and a circling symbol circling on a circling line are aligned on a predetermined run. Things. The circling direction of the circling symbol may be changed for each pattern game, or may be changed during the pattern game.

In a picture game, fixed position symbols are displayed in a pair of fixed position areas. Before and after, a circling symbol is displayed so as to circulate on a circling line under a predetermined condition or irrespective of the predetermined condition. The predetermined line passes through a pair of fixed position areas, and the circulating line contacts or intersects the predetermined line at a common point.

Therefore, as the orbiting symbol goes around the position of the common point, the fixed position symbol and the orbiting symbol come to be positioned on a predetermined line. Then, as the orbiting symbols successively orbit to the position of the common point, the combination of the fixed position symbol and the orbiting symbol changes variously.

On the other hand, the player can see the whole of the orbital symbols that go around the orbital line, so that it is determined whether or not the specific symbol is included in the orbital symbols directed to the position of the common point on the orbital line. You can know in advance. As a result, it is possible to predict the occurrence of a predetermined value in which the pair of fixed position symbols and the circling symbols are aligned in a specific symbol, so that the player can fully enjoy the process of aligning the symbols.

In addition, according to the number of specific symbols included in the circling symbols heading to the position of the common point, the player's expectation of generating a predetermined value greatly expands, and an effect of whether or not the predetermined value is generated (reach state effect). As a result, it will be very interesting.

According to another configuration of the present invention, for example, in the first half of a picture game, for example, a preceding game is performed, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the preceding game, for example, a plurality of symbols are removed except one. When a reach state is reached in which others are aligned with a specific symbol, the game is shifted from the preceding game to the subsequent game.

In the game at the latter stage, as described above, a pattern game in which the fixed position symbol and the circling symbol are aligned with a predetermined number of specific symbols is performed. As a result, when the game is shifted from the first game to the second game, the display screen (40) is significantly changed, and it is possible to reliably inform the player that the player is in the reach state in which a predetermined value can be expected to be generated.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, when a specific symbol is displayed in each of a pair of fixed position areas,
The display processing unit (32) performs display so that the orbiting symbol orbits on the orbiting line. That is, if the specific symbol is not displayed in each of the pair of fixed position areas, the orbiting symbol does not go around the orbital line, and the pattern game is finished as it is, and a state of waiting for the next pattern game is attained.

When a specific symbol is displayed on a pair of fixed position areas, the orbiting symbol orbits the orbiting line, and the orbiting symbol orbits, so that the appearance of the display screen (40) is greatly changed, and the predetermined value is displayed. It is possible to reliably notify the player that the player is in the reach state in which the occurrence is expected.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, when a specific symbol is displayed in at least one of the pair of fixed position areas, the display processing unit (32) causes the orbiting symbol to orbit around the orbiting line. Is displayed on the screen. That is, if the specific symbol is not displayed in any of the pair of fixed position areas, the orbiting symbol does not go around the orbital line, and the pattern game is finished as it is, and a state in which the next symbol game is waited.

When a specific symbol is displayed on at least one of the pair of fixed position areas, the orbiting symbol orbits the orbiting line and the orbiting symbol orbits, thereby displaying the display screen (40).
Is significantly changed, and the player can be reliably informed that the player is in a reach state in which a predetermined value can be expected to be generated.

When a specific symbol is displayed in one of the pair of fixed position areas, the pattern game is continued, the player can keep expecting to generate a predetermined value, and can enjoy the pattern game for a long time. it can.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the surrounding line is displayed so as to be in contact with or intersect with the predetermined line at two or more common points. The position of the common point and the form of contact or intersection are designed so that the player is easy to see and interesting. In addition, not only the form in which the lines come into contact with each other, or the form in which the lines only intersect, but also a form in which the lines contact or intersect.

A pair of fixed-position symbols are always displayed in a pair of fixed-position areas on a predetermined line, and a circling symbol can go around or cross two or more common points around a predetermined line. There are cases where a total of four symbols are located on the line, including a pair of fixed position symbols and two or more circling symbols.

If three specific symbols are arranged on a predetermined line and a predetermined value is set, three out of the four symbols that can be positioned on the predetermined line are three specific symbols. In this case, the predetermined value is generated, so that the player's expectation for the generation of the predetermined value is increased, and the interest in the picture game is increased.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the surrounding line is displayed so as to overlap with the predetermined line at a common point which is continuous. Two or more overlapping common points may be provided.

The circling symbol circulates around the circling line, and eventually comes to a continuous common point. At successive common points, a plurality of orbiting symbols may be located, and a plurality of orbiting symbols may be located on a predetermined line.

That is, there are cases where many symbols of a pair of fixed position symbols and a plurality of orbiting symbols are located on a predetermined line, and a predetermined value is generated when a predetermined one of the many symbols becomes a specific symbol. Accordingly, the expectation of the player for the generation of the predetermined value is increased, and the interest in the picture game is increased.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, two or more pairs of fixed position symbols are displayed, whereby two or more predetermined lines are provided. On at least one of the two or more predetermined lines, a predetermined value is generated if the pair of fixed position symbols and the circling symbols are aligned with a predetermined number of specific symbols, so that the player's expectation for the generation of the predetermined value is increased, The interest in pattern games increases.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, two or more circling lines are displayed. If a specific symbol is included in each of the orbital symbols orbiting on each orbital line, it is likely that the pair of fixed position symbols and the orbital symbol are aligned in a predetermined number of specific symbols, and the predetermined value of the player is increased. Expectations for outbreaks will be higher.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, two or more of the orbital lines are displayed so that the orbital symbols run in parallel with each other on each orbital line.
The circling directions may be opposite to each other.

There is a case where the orbiting symbols related to the specific symbol run in parallel to orbit to the position of the common point, and the possibility that the pair of fixed position symbols and the orbiting symbol are aligned in a predetermined number of the specific symbols increases at first glance. It seems that the player has high expectations for the generation of a predetermined value.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the display area in which the specific symbol is displayed is displayed as a pair of fixed position areas. Thereby, from the state in which the symbols are variably displayed in the plurality of display areas of the display screen, the specific symbols are displayed in the pair of fixed-position areas, and the display screen is displayed in a state in which the orbital symbols orbiting the orbital line are displayed The state changes greatly. Thereby, it is possible to reliably notify the player that the player is in the reach state in which the generation of the predetermined value can be expected.

At this time, if the gap between the pair of fixed position areas is narrow and there is no space for arranging the circling line in the gap, the gap between the pair of fixed position areas is widened, and the gap between the pair of fixed position areas is increased. A line is displayed.

[0042]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a gaming machine 1 which is a pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.
0 is a starting winning opening 1 which is a chucker on the game board surface 11.
2 are provided.

At the approximate center of the game board surface 11, a display screen 4
0 is provided. The display screen 40 is a liquid crystal panel, and is composed of a TFT type liquid crystal or a DSTN type liquid crystal.

When a game ball wins or a reserve ball exists in the starting winning opening 12, a random number generation unit 33, which will be described later, generates (extracts) a random number. Is started. If a game is being played, the winning ball will be processed as a pending ball,
The random numbers generated (extracted) by the random number generation unit 33 are temporarily stored.

The start of the display screen 40 is performed on condition that a game ball wins in the start winning opening 12. Starting winning opening 1
A photoelectric sensor (or proximity switch) is provided to detect the winning of the second.

On the display screen 40, in the first half of the picture game, three vertical and horizontal display areas are arranged in a matrix.
Symbols (numbers 1 to 9) are variably displayed in each display area. It goes without saying that the design is not limited to numbers. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the process shifts to the latter half of the pattern game.

Here, the predetermined condition is generation of a special random number or a reach random number, which will be described later, and "reach" is announced by voice. Except for one of the three display areas of the display screen 40, a reach state where the specific symbols are aligned with the other two may be displayed. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the latter half of the pattern game may be directly displayed without notifying the reach state by voice or display and without performing the first half of the pattern game.

A game ball launched by a launch device (not shown) flows down on the game board 11 through an entrance provided at the upper left corner of the game board 11. A large winning port, which is an attacker, is provided at the lower center of the game board.

When a predetermined number (three) of specific symbols are aligned in the picture game performed on the display screen 40, the movable plate 21 of the large winning opening is formed.
Opens, and a prize state in which a prize can be easily won occurs. The large winning opening is configured such that the movable plate 21 is closed when a predetermined number (for example, 16) of game balls are won. The operation of opening and closing the movable plate 21 is performed by the solenoid 22. The winning balls are counted by the winning counter 23 and the winning detection switch 24.

The control unit of the gaming machine includes a game processing unit 31, a display processing unit 32, a random number generation unit 33, a symbol random number generation unit 34,
OM (read only memory) and RAM (random acc
essmemory).

When the game ball wins the winning opening 12, the random number generation unit 33 generates (extracts) random numbers, and the symbol random number generation unit 34 generates symbol random numbers based on the symbol random number table relating to the generated random numbers. The display processing unit 32 converts the symbol information related to the symbol random number into display information and sends it to the display screen 40, and the display screen 40 displays the display information. The random number generation unit 33 generates a special random number, a reach random number, and a loss random number.

The symbol random number generation section 34 generates symbol random numbers based on each symbol random number display related to a special random number, a reach random number, or a lost random number. Symbol random number generator 34
Generates the symbol random number related to the special award random number or the reach random number, as described above, in the first half of the game, the display screen 40
Is displayed, and then the display screen 40 is switched to the first half of the game shown in FIG.
The latter half of the game shown below is displayed.

In the latter half of the game, fixed position symbols, which are specific symbols, are displayed in a pair of fixed position areas on the display screen 40, respectively, and a circumferential line arranged in a gap between the pair of fixed position areas. A circling symbol that circulates on a certain circling line is displayed. FIGS. 4B to 4E show display modes of a fixed position symbol and a circling symbol. Figures (b), (c), and (d) show one, two, and three specific symbols "7" included in the circling symbol, and FIG. This is the specific symbol “7”. In this case, the occurrence of the predetermined value (special prize state) is determined.

In the latter half of the game, a predetermined line passing through a pair of fixed position areas and a circling line intersect at two common points, and a pair of fixed position symbols and a circling symbol are simultaneously positioned on the predetermined line. When the circling symbol related to the specific symbol circulates to the position of the common point, a pair of fixed position symbol (specific symbol) and the circling symbol (specific symbol) on a predetermined line
Are arranged in a predetermined number (three) of specific symbols, and a predetermined value (prize state) is generated.

In the present embodiment, when four specific symbols are aligned, that is, when a circling symbol related to a specific symbol is simultaneously located at two common points, a predetermined value (prize state) is generated. You may.

A ROM is connected to the control unit as a main storage unit, and a pattern game program and display data of symbols are recorded in the ROM. The ROM is different for each gaming machine, or even for the same machine, for each time zone, and is appropriately rewritten. Further, a RAM for writing various data at any time when executing a picture game is connected.

The payout of game balls is performed by award ball payout means (infinite counter). The prize ball payout means includes a prize ball payout counter 26,
It comprises payout setting means 27 and calculation means 28.

Below the game board surface 11, there is provided an upper plate 13 for storing the paid game balls and sending the game balls to a ball launching device (not shown). A handle 15 for adjusting the operation of the ball launching device to launch the game balls stored in the upper plate 13 into the game board surface is provided at a lower right portion of the game machine.

Next to the handle 15, when the game balls are full on the upper plate 13, the game balls are flown and stored, and when stopping the game, the game balls remaining in the upper plate 13 are lowered. The lower plate 14 is provided.

Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a picture game. The player turns the handle 15 to rotate the game board surface 11.
A ball is launched upwards, and the first aim is to win a prize in the starting winning opening 12.

As shown in FIG. 3, it is repeatedly determined whether or not the game ball hit on the game board surface 11 has won the start winning opening 12 (step S301).
When the player wins No. 2 (step S301: Y), the random number generator 33 generates a random number (step S302).

When the random number generation unit 33 generates a special random number (step S303: Y), the symbol random number generation unit 34 generates a symbol random number based on a symbol random number table related to the special random number (step S304). A voice is emitted or a reach state is displayed (step S305).

Next, the display on the display screen 40 is switched,
A fixed position symbol (specific symbol “7”) is displayed in the pair of fixed position regions, and the circling symbol is displayed so as to go around a circling line arranged in a gap between the pair of fixed position regions. At this time, with respect to a predetermined line passing through a pair of fixed position areas, the orbital line intersects at two common points, and the orbital symbol circulates at the position of two common points. You will be given the opportunity to cross twice.

Next, the specific symbol is included in the orbiting symbol, and the orbiting symbol related to the specific symbol orbits toward one of the two common points (step S306). Then, the circling symbol related to the specific symbol comes to be located at one of the two common points, and a pair of fixed position symbols (specific symbols) and one circling symbol (specific symbols) on a predetermined line. Is 3
Individual pieces are obtained (step S307).

When three specific symbols are aligned on a predetermined line,
A special prize state occurs (step S308), and the large winning opening is opened (step S309). Next, it is repeatedly determined whether or not a predetermined number (10) of game balls have won the large winning opening (step S310). If a predetermined number of game balls have won the large winning opening (step S310: Y), the large winning is achieved. The mouth is closed to make it impossible to win (step S311). Next, it is determined whether or not a V winning opening has been won (whether or not a V winning has been achieved), and the large winning opening is determined a predetermined number of times (for example, K1 = 16).
Times) It is determined whether or not the release has been repeated (k> = K1) (step S312).

If the winning is V and the large winning opening has not been opened a predetermined number of times (k <K1) (step S3).
12: N), the process returns to the opening of the large winning port (step S309). If no V winning or the large winning opening has been repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times (step S312: Y), the large winning opening does not open again, and the special prize state ends (END).

If the random number generation unit 33 does not generate a special random number (step S303: N), it is determined whether the symbol random number generation unit 34 has generated a reach random number (step S31).
3). If reach random numbers are generated (step S313:
Y), a symbol random number is generated based on a predetermined random number table (step S314).

Next, a reach state is displayed in which the specific symbols are aligned with the other two except for one of the three display areas of the display screen (step S315). Next, the display of the display screen 40 is switched so that a pair of fixed position symbols and a circling symbol are displayed, and each circulating symbol faces one of the two common points and is positioned at the common point. (Step S316). The orbital symbols located at the common points are non-specific symbols (step S317), lose a state, and return to step S301.

On the other hand, when the reach random number is not generated (step S313: N), a loss state in which two or more specific symbols are not aligned is displayed in three areas of the display screen 40 (step S318), and the process returns to step S301.

In the above-described embodiment, the orbiting symbol is a numeral including the specific symbol "7". However, a joker symbol as a special symbol is used.
Or, while the reach state occurs several times, make the Joker symbol circulate on the circling line, and when the Joker symbol is located at a common point, treat it as a specific symbol,
A special prize state may be generated.

Further, a probable symbol is included in the orbiting symbol,
When the probable change symbol is located at the common point, the probability of occurrence of the special prize state may be increased, for example, from 1/250 to 1/100 of the normal state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a pachinko machine has been described as a gaming machine, but it goes without saying that the present invention can be applied to a slot machine. further,
Although the predetermined line is a straight line and the surrounding line is a circumferential line, the predetermined line may be curved or bent, and the surrounding line may be elliptical or the like.

Further, the circulating line is a line which makes a substantially one round, and need not be a line which makes a full round. Further, it may be an eight-shaped line. In addition, the circling direction of the circling symbol may be changed for each symbol game, or may be changed during the symbol game.

Further, in FIG. 4A, in the first half of the pattern game, a reach state in which the specific symbol "7" is aligned in two display areas (areas corresponding to a pair of fixed position areas) of the display screen 40 is displayed. In this case, while the specific symbol “7” is being displayed in the pair of display areas, the process may shift to the latter half of the symbol game shown in FIG.

[0075]

As described above, according to one configuration of the present invention, in a pattern game, a fixed position symbol displayed in a fixed position area and a circling symbol circling on a circling line are on a predetermined line. Since the predetermined value is given when aligned, the player can see the entire circling symbol circling the circling line, and the specific symbol is included in the circling symbol toward the position of the common point on the circling line. It is possible to know in advance whether or not it is included, and it is also possible to predict the occurrence of a predetermined value in which a pair of fixed position symbols and a circling symbol are aligned with a specific symbol, so that the player can fully enjoy the process of aligning the symbols. be able to.

According to another configuration of the present invention, in the first half of a picture game, for example, a preceding game is performed, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the preceding game, for example, a plurality of symbols are removed except one. When the others reach a specific symbol, the game is shifted from the previous game to the next game, so when the game is shifted from the previous game to the latter game, the display screen changes drastically, and the expectation of the occurrence of the predetermined value is expected. It is possible to reliably notify the player that the player is in the reach state.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, when a specific symbol is displayed in each of a pair of fixed position areas,
Since the display processing unit displays the orbiting symbol on the orbiting line, when the specific symbol is displayed in the pair of fixed position areas, the orbiting symbol orbits the orbiting symbol and the orbiting symbol orbits. Thereby, the appearance of the display screen is significantly changed, and it is possible to reliably notify the player that the player is in the reach state in which a predetermined value can be expected to be generated.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, when a specific symbol is displayed in at least one of the pair of fixed position areas, the display processing unit displays the symbol so as to orbit around the orbiting line. Therefore, when the specific symbol is displayed in one of the pair of fixed position areas, the pattern game is continued, the player can keep expecting to generate the predetermined value, and can enjoy the pattern game for a long time.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the circling line is displayed so as to contact or intersect at two or more common points with the predetermined line. Therefore, when three specific symbols are aligned on the predetermined line. If it is set to generate a predetermined value, 3 out of 4 symbols that can be located on the predetermined line
Since the predetermined value is generated when the individual becomes a specific symbol, the player's expectation for the generation of the predetermined value is increased, and the interest in the pattern game is increased.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the circling line is displayed so as to overlap at a common point where the circling line is continuous with the predetermined line, so that a pair of fixed position symbols and a plurality of circling symbols are displayed on the predetermined line. There are cases where many symbols are located,
Since a predetermined value is generated when a predetermined number of specific symbols becomes a specific symbol, a player's expectation for generation of the predetermined value is increased, and the interest in the pattern game is increased.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, since two or more pairs of fixed position symbols are displayed, a pair of fixed position symbols and a circling symbol are displayed on at least one of two or more predetermined lines. Since a predetermined value is generated if a predetermined number of specific symbols are arranged, expectations for generation of the predetermined value by the player are increased, and the interest in the pattern game is increased.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, since two or more of the circling lines are displayed, if a specific symbol is included in each of the circling symbols circling on each of the circulating lines, a pair of fixed positions is provided. It seems that there are many cases where the symbol and the circling symbol are aligned in a predetermined number of specific symbols, and the expectation of the player to generate a predetermined value increases.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, two or more of the orbital lines are displayed, and the orbital symbols run in parallel with each other on each orbital line. In some cases, the orbital symbols run side by side and go around to the position of the common point, and the possibility that the pair of fixed position symbols and the orbital symbols are aligned in a predetermined number of specific symbols seems to be increased at first glance. Is expected to generate a predetermined value.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the display area in which the specific symbol is displayed is displayed as a pair of fixed position areas as it is, and in addition to that, the circling symbol is newly displayed. The state is largely switched, and the player can be reliably informed that the game is in the reach state in which the generation of the predetermined value can be expected.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram 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 a flowchart of a picture game according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of a fixed position symbol, a circling symbol, and the like 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 ... Upper plate 14 ... Lower plate 15 ... Handle 21 ... Movable plate 22 ... Solenoid 23 ... Winning counter 24 ... Winning detection switch 26 ... Winning ball payout counter 27 ... Payout setting means 28 ... Calculation means 31 ... Game processing unit 32 ... Display processing unit 33 ... Random number generation unit 34 ... Symbol random number generation unit 40 ... Display screen

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A game machine in which a picture game is played on a display screen provided on a game board surface, and when a predetermined number of specific symbols are arranged on a predetermined line in the picture game, a predetermined value is given to a player. Yes, in the game processing unit, and in those having a display processing unit, the display processing unit, while displaying a fixed position symbol in a pair of fixed position areas on the display screen, and a predetermined line passing through the pair of fixed position areas Has a processing means for displaying a circling symbol that circulates on a circling line having a common point of, the game processing unit, the circling symbol and the fixed position symbol on the predetermined line are aligned with a predetermined number of specific symbols A gaming machine having processing means for providing a predetermined value in such a case. 2. A game machine in which a pattern game is played on a display screen provided on a game board surface, and when a predetermined number of specific symbols are arranged on a predetermined line in the pattern game, a predetermined value is given to the player. In a game processing unit having a game processing unit and a display processing unit, the display processing unit displays a fixed position symbol as a specific symbol in a pair of fixed position regions on a display screen when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a pattern game. With, processing means for displaying a circling symbol orbiting on a circling line having a common point with a predetermined line passing through the pair of fixed position areas, the game processing section, the circling symbol on the predetermined line and A gaming machine having processing means for giving a predetermined value when the fixed position symbols are aligned with a predetermined number of specific symbols. 3. A game machine in which a pattern game is played on a display screen provided on a game board surface, and a predetermined value is given to a player when a predetermined number of specific symbols are arranged on a predetermined line in the pattern game. Yes, in a game processing unit, and in those having a display processing unit, the display processing unit, while displaying a fixed position symbol in a pair of fixed position area on the display screen, as a specific pattern in the pair of fixed position area When each of the fixed position symbols is displayed, the processing means for displaying a circling symbol that circulates on a circling line having a common point with a predetermined line passing through the pair of fixed position areas, the game processing unit includes: A gaming machine comprising a processing means for giving a predetermined value when the circling symbol and the fixed position symbol are aligned in a predetermined number of specific symbols on the predetermined line. 4. A game machine in which a pattern game is played on a display screen provided on a game board surface, and when a predetermined number of specific symbols are arranged on a predetermined line in the pattern game, a predetermined value is given to the player. A game processing unit and a display processing unit, wherein the display processing unit displays fixed position symbols in a pair of fixed position areas on a display screen and specifies at least one of the pair of fixed position areas, When a fixed position symbol is displayed as a symbol, the game processing unit includes a processing unit for displaying a circular symbol that circles on a circular line having a common point with a predetermined line passing through the pair of fixed position areas. The game machine further comprising: processing means for giving a predetermined value when the circling symbol and the fixed position symbol are aligned in a predetermined number of specific symbols on the predetermined line. 5. The display processing unit according to claim 1, wherein the display processing unit includes processing means for displaying the circulating line so as to touch or cross the predetermined line at two or more common points. 4. The gaming machine according to 4. 6. The display processing unit according to claim 1, wherein the display processing unit includes processing means for displaying the predetermined line so that the circuit line overlaps a continuous common point.
Or the gaming machine according to 4. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said display processing unit has processing means for displaying two or more sets of said pair of fixed position symbols. 8. The display processing unit according to claim 1, wherein the display processing unit displays two or more of the circling lines.
A gaming machine according to claim 1. 9. The display processing unit according to claim 1, wherein the display processing unit displays the two or more orbiting lines so that the orbiting symbols can orbit in parallel with each other. Gaming machine. 10. The display processing unit, when a specific symbol is displayed on two or more of a plurality of display areas of a display screen, respectively, displays any two of the plurality of display areas on which the specific symbol is displayed. 4. The fixed position symbol as a specific symbol is displayed as each of the pair of fixed position areas.
A gaming machine according to claim 1.