JP2001017649A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make game development full of changes and to sufficiently arouse thrills and excitements of a player. SOLUTION: When a starting condition such as entry of a ball to a start winning port 60 is established, a pattern matching game execution means 110 simultaneously and parallelly executes individual pattern matching games in respective game display parts 32-34. When a prescribed game condition is established, a direction display control part 120 selects one of the plural kinds of direction picture patterns and displays it at a direction display part 31. When the direction picture pattern is displayed, the pattern matching game execution means 110 changes in how many of the game display parts a reach state is to be formed corresponding to the kind of the displayed direction picture pattern. Also, when the specified direction picture pattern is displayed, the three game display parts 32-34 are united and one pattern matching game is executed on a united display part 35.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is to execute a symbol matching game which is a win when a plurality of symbols are arranged in a specific combination based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that provides an advantageous special value.

[0002]

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

[0003] For example, in a game machine in which a display screen of a liquid crystal display is divided into a matrix of 3x3 and a number or the like is displayed in each display area to execute a symbol matching game which looks like a slot machine, a starting winning opening is provided. When a ball is awarded, the symbols are scroll-displayed for a predetermined period in units of three display areas connected in the column direction of the matrix, and then the symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed. Then, when the same symbol such as “777” is aligned on a horizontal or diagonal line via a reach state in which a hit is made when one more predetermined symbol is aligned, a hit occurs, and a special value is given to the player. It is supposed to.

[0004]

In such a conventional gaming machine, a symbol matching game developed based on the winning of a ball into a starting winning port is, in most cases, a monotonous game in which a specific symbol is arranged. In addition, since the progress pattern of the game does not change significantly, there is a problem that the player is easily bored while playing the game for a long time, and the thrill and excitement of the player cannot be sufficiently elicited.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems of the prior art, and a game machine capable of sufficiently evoking the thrill and excitement of a player with a variety of game developments. It is intended to provide.

[0006]

The gist of the present invention to achieve the above object lies in the following inventions. [1] A game in which a symbol matching game in which a winning is achieved when a plurality of symbols are arranged in a specific combination is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, and when the execution result is a winning, a special value advantageous to the player is given. A game display unit (32 to 32) provided with a plurality of symbol display areas for displaying the symbols.
34), an effect display unit (31) capable of displaying at least a plurality of predetermined effect patterns, and an effect display control means (1) for controlling display contents of the effect display unit (31).
20) executing a symbol matching game in which the symbols displayed in the symbol display area are switched and changed over a predetermined period, and then symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed one by one in each symbol display area as the symbol matching game. Means (110), wherein the symbol matching game execution means (110) simultaneously and individually executes individual symbol matching games on each of the plurality of game display sections (32 to 34) based on establishment of the starting condition. When the predetermined game condition is satisfied, the effect display control means (120) selects one of the plurality of effect patterns, and executes the selected one of the plurality of effect patterns. The symbol display game executing means (110) displays a predetermined effect symbol on the effect display unit (31). When a predetermined symbol is obtained, a reach state is reached on the game display section (32-34) when one more predetermined symbol is completed, and the type of the effect pattern displayed on the effect display section (31) A gaming machine, wherein the number of the game display sections (32 to 34) in which the reach state is formed is changed in accordance with the number of game machines.

[2] The effect display control means (120)
Is for displaying, on the effect display unit (31), a state in which the effect pattern specifies the one in which the reach state is formed from the plurality of game display units (32 to 34). The gaming machine according to [1].

[3] The effect pattern is an image of an angel or a god holding a cane, and the effect display control means (1)
20) The game display section (32 to 34) in which the reach state is formed in the present symbol matching game by displaying a state in which the game display section (32 to 34) is hit with the cane.
The gaming machine according to [2], wherein (34) is specified.

[4] The symbol matching game executing means (1)
10) The plurality of game display units (32 to 34) when a specific effect design is displayed on the effect display unit (31).
Are treated as one united display unit (35) in which these are united, and one or more of the reach states are formed on the united display unit (35), and thereafter, the symbol is displayed in units of the united display unit (35). The gaming machine according to [1], [2], or [3], which executes a matching game.

[5] The symbol matching game executing means (1)
10) The plurality of game display units (32 to 34) when a specific effect design is displayed on the effect display unit (31).
Are treated as one united display unit (35) in which they are united, and at least one of the hit display states and one or more of the reach states are simultaneously formed on the united display unit (35). The united display section (3
The gaming machine according to [1], [2], [3] or [4], wherein a symbol matching game is executed in units of (5).

[6] A symbol matching game in which a winning is achieved when a plurality of symbols are arranged in a specific combination is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, and when the execution result is a winning, a special value advantageous to the player is obtained. In the gaming machine to be provided, a plurality of game display units (32 to 34) each including a plurality of symbol display areas for displaying the symbols, an effect display unit (31) capable of displaying a predetermined effect pattern, Effect display section (3
Effect display control means (120) for controlling the display content of 1)
After changing the symbols displayed in the symbol display area for a predetermined period and changing the symbols, 1 is displayed in each symbol display area.
A symbol matching game executing means (11) for executing the symbol matching game in which symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed one by one.
0), and the symbol matching game executing means (11)
0) is to execute individual symbol matching games simultaneously and in parallel on each of the plurality of game display units (32 to 34) based on establishment of the start condition, and the effect display control means (120). ) Is to display a predetermined effect symbol on the effect display unit (31) during execution of the symbol matching game when the predetermined game condition is satisfied, and the symbol matching game execution means (110) When the effect design pattern is displayed on the effect display unit (31), the plurality of game display units (32 to 34) are treated as one united display unit (35) in which these are united, and the united display unit (35) A) forming one or more of the above-mentioned reach states thereon, and thereafter executing a symbol matching game in units of the united display section (35).

[7] A symbol matching game in which a winning is achieved when a plurality of symbols are arranged in a specific combination is executed based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition, and when the execution result is a winning, a special value advantageous to the player is obtained. In the gaming machine to be provided, a plurality of game display units (32 to 34) each including a plurality of symbol display areas for displaying the symbols, an effect display unit (31) capable of displaying a predetermined effect pattern, Effect display section (3
Effect display control means (120) for controlling the display content of 1)
After changing the symbols displayed in the symbol display area for a predetermined period and changing the symbols, 1 is displayed in each symbol display area.
A symbol matching game executing means (11) for executing the symbol matching game in which symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed one by one.
0), and the symbol matching game executing means (11)
0) is to execute individual symbol matching games simultaneously and in parallel on each of the plurality of game display units (32 to 34) based on establishment of the start condition, and the effect display control means (120). ) Is to display a predetermined effect symbol on the effect display unit (31) during execution of the symbol matching game when the predetermined game condition is satisfied, and the symbol matching game execution means (110) When the effect design pattern is displayed on the effect display unit (31), the plurality of game display units (32 to 34) are treated as one united display unit (35) in which these are united, and the united display unit (35) ) Simultaneously forming at least one of the hit display states and one or more of the reach states, and thereafter executing a symbol matching game in units of the united display section (35). Gaming machine and features.

[8] The plurality of game display units (32 to 3
4) is a display area allocated at a predetermined interval on a predetermined display screen, and the united display section (35)
[4], [5], [6] or [7], wherein the plurality of game display sections (32 to 34) are rearranged on the display screen so as to be close to each other. The gaming machine described.

[9] The magnitude of the special value is changed according to the number of the hit display states formed simultaneously [1], [2], [3], [4]. ,
The gaming machine according to [5], [6], [7] or [8].

[10] The starting condition is established based on the fact that a ball hit on the game board has won a predetermined starting winning port (60) [1].
[2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7],
The gaming machine according to [8] or [9].

[11] The special value is provided to a player by repeatedly opening and closing a large variable winning opening (80) provided on the game board surface up to a predetermined number of times. [1], [2], [3], [4],
[5], [6], [7], [8], [9] or [1]
0].

The present invention operates as follows. The symbol matching game executing means (110) determines that the ball is the starting winning opening (6).
Based on the establishment of the starting condition such as winning of 0), each of the plurality of game display sections (32 to 34) executes an individual symbol matching game simultaneously and in parallel. The effect display control means (120) selects one of a plurality of effect images when a predetermined game condition is established, and displays this on the effect display unit (31) during execution of the symbol matching game. .

The symbol matching game executing means (110)
When a predetermined effect pattern is displayed on the effect display unit (31), a reach state that is reached when one more predetermined symbol is aligned is formed on the game display unit (32-34),
The number of the game display units (32 to 34) in which the reach state is formed is changed according to the type of the effect picture displayed on the effect display unit (31).

For example, when an effect design image of an angel appears on the effect display portion (31), a reach state is formed on one of the game display portions (32-34), and in the case of the goddess, two are set. In the case of a male god (male god), a reach state is formed in three.

[0020] Further, in addition to displaying the effect picture,
The effect display control means (120) includes a plurality of game display units (3
2 to 34), the state in which the rendering pattern specifies the one in which the reach state is formed is displayed. For example, a character such as an angel is provided with a wand, and an action of tapping a game display unit (32 to 34) in which a reach state is formed with the wand is displayed.

As described above, the symbol matching game is executed independently and simultaneously in parallel on each of the plurality of game display sections (32 to 34) based on the satisfaction of one start condition.
Compared to when only one symbol matching game is deployed,
It can arouse the thrill and excitement of the player several times. Further, when the effect picture appears, the reach state is formed, and the number of the game display sections (32 to 34) in which the reach state is formed changes according to the type of the effect picture appearing. It can provide thrilling and varied game content. In addition, since the game display portions (32 to 34) in which the reach state is formed are specified through the operation of the effect picture, the appearance is more interesting and the player can be intrigued.

Further, a symbol matching game executing means (11)
0) handles a plurality of game display units (32 to 34) as one united display unit (35) in which these are united when a specific effect pattern is displayed on the effect display unit (31); (35) One or more reach states are formed thereon. Thereafter, the symbol matching game is executed for each united display unit (35).

As described above, when a specific effect picture is displayed, a plurality of game display sections (32 to 34) in which a symbol matching game has been independently developed until then are combined into one combined display section (35). ), And thereafter, since one symbol matching game proceeds with the united display section (35) as a unit, the game content is rich in changes, and it is possible to give a fresh interest to the player. Furthermore, by combining, it is possible to form a reach state that extends over a plurality of the original game display sections (32 to 34), the appearance state of the reach state is diversified, and the game content is further changed. Be rich.

For example, in the independent state, the reach and the hit state are established only on the vertical lines, respectively. It becomes possible to form a hit state and diversify.

In the case where at least one hit display state and one or two or more reach states are formed at the same time at the time of merging, at least one hit is guaranteed at this time. It can be enjoyed with plenty of time whether two or more hits are simultaneously formed in the game. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that, when an effect design is displayed, only the operation in which the plurality of game display units (32 to 34) unite is performed.

A plurality of display areas allocated on the predetermined display screen at a certain interval are provided in the game display section (32).
To 34), and a plurality of game display sections (32 to 34) formed on the display screen are rearranged so as to be close to each other to form a united display section (35). As described above, since the game display sections (32 to 34) and the combined display section (35) are formed on the display screen, a plurality of game display sections (32 to 34) that are separated from each other are actually brought into close contact with each other. The formation of the united display unit (35) can be easily performed.

In the case where the magnitude of the special value given to the player is changed according to the number of hit display states simultaneously formed, the profit of the player is increased when a plurality of reach states are formed. Expectation for acquisition can be further evoked.

In addition, the starting condition can be established based on the fact that a ball hit on the game board surface has won a predetermined starting winning opening (60). Also,
The special value given to the player when a hit appears may be obtained by repeatedly opening and closing a large variable winning opening (80) provided on the game board surface up to a predetermined number of times.

[0029]

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 11, variable display means 30 for displaying a symbol matching game is arranged. Here, a color liquid crystal display is used as the variable display unit 30. Note that the variable display means 30 is
It may be an RT display, a TFT display, or the like.

The upper part in the display area of the variable display means 30
The display area is allocated to the effect display section 31, and the lower display area is allocated to the game display sections 32-34. The effect display section 31 is an area for displaying an effect pattern composed of characters such as an angel, a goddess, and a god (male). Each of the game display sections 32-34 is a vertically long display area in which three symbol display areas capable of displaying an arbitrary symbol are vertically connected. These game display sections 32-34 are juxtaposed at predetermined intervals. Further, the game display sections 32 to 34 may be united so as to be close to each other so that there is no space between them. That is, the game display sections 32-34 change to a united display section 35 in which symbol display areas are arranged in a matrix of three rows and three columns.

On each of the game display sections 32-34, "77" is displayed.
A symbol matching game that is a hit when three identical symbols such as "7" are aligned vertically is individually executed. That is, three symbol matching games are executed simultaneously and in parallel at three places of the game display sections 32-34. During the execution of the symbol matching game, a variable display in which the symbols in each symbol display area are frequently switched is performed for a predetermined period, and thereafter, one symbol is stopped and displayed in each symbol display area. The variable display is performed such that the symbols scroll from top to bottom in each game display section in which the symbol display areas are vertically arranged. The symbols may be independently and variably displayed for each symbol display area.

When the game display sections 32 to 34 are united into the united display section 35, the symbol display areas are arranged in a matrix of three rows and three columns. The symbol matching game is executed for each united display unit 35. That is,
When the three game display sections play an independent symbol matching game, “777” and the like can be aligned vertically, but when combined, “777” is displayed not only vertically but also horizontally and diagonally on the matrix. And the like can appear.

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

The reserved ball display section 50 displays the number of the execution right of the symbol matching game which has been secured by winning the ball into the starting winning port 60, for which the symbol matching game has not been executed on the variable display means 30. (Number of holds). The number of holds is limited to 4 times.
Execution rights are discarded. 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 a movable plate 81 for switching the winning opening between a closed state where the ball is difficult to win and an open state where the ball is easy to win. FIG. 2
Although not shown, a V winning opening 85 is further provided inside the variable winning opening 80.

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 opening and closing 1, a winning detection switch 84 for detecting the winning of a ball in the variable winning opening 80, and a winning counter 83 for counting the number of winning balls.
The movable 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.

Note that the movable plate 81, when a predetermined allowable upper limit number (here, 10) of balls is won in the variable winning opening 80 before the predetermined time (29 seconds) elapses in each round, At this point, the movable 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, effect display control section 120, hold management means 130
, Random number lottery section 131, special value assignment control means 140
The above functions are realized.

Of these, the holding management means 130 is a part which fulfills the function of securing and holding the execution right of the symbol matching game up to a predetermined number of times based on the winning of the ball into the starting winning opening 60. When the execution right is secured, the random number lottery unit 131 determines the random number lottery of the execution result of the symbol matching game, the type of the effect design to be displayed on the effect display unit 31, whether or not to display the effect design, and the like. Random lottery for the game.

In the random number lottery for the execution result, the normal hit, double hit, triple hit, out of reach,
There is out. The normal hit is a lottery result in which only one set such as “777” appears as an execution result of the symbol matching game. The double hit is a lottery result in which two sets of hits such as “777” appear, and the triple hit is a lottery result in which three sets of hits such as “777” appear. The out-of-reach is a lottery result in the event that one more symbol is completed, the reach state may reach “777” or the like, and finally the out-of-reach will occur. Detachment is a result of a lottery in a case where the departure is made without passing through the reach state.

As a result of the lottery of the effect contents, there is no effect,
There are a wand-shaped production, a first combined production, and a second combined production.
Among them, the wand-shaped effect and the first combined effect are effected via the reach state, so that the lottery result with respect to the execution result can be selected when the result is other than off. Also the second
Since the combined effect is an effect content in which one winning state always appears, it is possible to select a random number lottery result for the execution result only when the result is a normal hit, a double hit, or a triple hit. The effect contents corresponding to these lottery results will be described later.

The symbol matching game execution means 110 is based on the execution right of the symbol matching game secured and held by the holding management means 130, and the game display sections 32-34.
Alternatively, it is a part that performs a function of executing a symbol matching game on the united display unit 35.

The effect display control unit 120 includes the effect display unit 31
In addition to displaying characters (staging patterns) such as angels, goddesses, and gods with wands, the wands of these characters are used to strike one or more of the game display units 32-34. This part performs display control and the like.

The special value giving control means 140 performs various controls for giving a special value when a winning occurs in the symbol matching game. The special value giving control means 140 has an opening / closing control section 141 for controlling the opening / closing of the movable 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.

Next, the operation will be described. First, the flow when the right to execute the symbol matching game is secured will be described.
When the ball wins in the starting winning opening 60, the hold management means 130
Determines whether the number of suspensions at the present time has reached the upper limit of four times. When the number of reserves has already reached the upper limit, the right to execute the symbol matching game is not secured based on this winning. On the other hand, when the reserved number has not reached the upper limit, “1” is added to the reserved number at the present time, and the execution right is secured (reserved). In addition, a random number lottery unit 131 randomly selects a result of execution of the symbol matching game performed based on the secured execution right, the effect contents, and the like, and stores the result in a memory.

FIG. 3 shows a flow when the symbol matching game is executed based on the reserved execution right. If the number of holds is not 0 (step S301; Y), the symbol matching game executing means 110 subtracts the number of holds by "1" (step S302), and the random number lottery result stored in the memory, that is, the symbol matching The random number lottery result corresponding to the game execution result and the random number lottery result corresponding to the effect content are read out (step S303).

If the lottery result of the effect content is "no effect" (step S304; Y), a normal game process described later is executed (step S305). If the lottery result of the production content is “cane-type production” (step S3
06; Y), a wand-shaped game process described later is executed (step S307). When the lottery result of the effect content is “first combined effect” (step S308; Y), a first combined game process described later is executed (step S309), and the result of the effect content is selected as “second combined effect”. (Step S308; N), a second united game process described later is executed (step S310).

FIG. 4 shows the flow of the normal game process. In the normal game process, as shown in FIG. 5A, a symbol change is started in each of the game display units 32-34 (step S401). In the figure, the manner in which the symbols are displayed in a variable manner is indicated by arrows. If the result of the random number lottery for the execution result of the symbol matching game is out of range (step S40)
2; Y) Then, the symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed, and as shown in FIG.
In any one of the cases 34, a state of being off (a state where three identical numbers are not arranged on one game display unit) is formed (step S).
403, FIG. 5c).

If the result of the random number lottery for the execution result of the symbol matching game is out of reach (step S40)
4; Y) Then, the symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed, and a reach state is formed on one or more of the game display sections 32-34 as shown in FIGS. 6b, 6c, and 6d (step). S405). In FIG. 6B, the reach state of “7” is formed in the center game display section 33. In FIG. 6C, the reach state of “3” is formed in the game display section 32 on the left end, and the reach state of “7” is formed in the center game display section 33. In FIG. 6D, a reach state is formed in each of the game display sections 32-34. Thereafter, the remaining symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed, and the respective game display units 32 to 34 are set to the off state (step S406).

If the result of the random number lottery for the execution result of the symbol matching game is a normal winning (step S40)
7; Y) Then, the symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 7B, a reach state is formed on one or more of the game display units 32-34 (step S408).
Further, the remaining symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed, and a hit state is formed on one game display section, and an off state is formed on the remaining game display sections, respectively (step S409). Then, a special value of opening and closing the variable winning opening 80 16 times is given to the player (step S410).

In FIG. 7B, the reach state of "9" is formed in the game display section 32 on the left end, and the reach state of "7" is formed in the center game display section 33, and one of these is a hit ( FIG. 7c).

If the result of the random number lottery with respect to the execution result of the symbol matching game is double winning (step S41)
1; Y) Then, the symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 7D, a reach state is formed on at least two or more of the game display sections 32-34 (step S41).
2). Further, the remaining symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed to form a hit state on the two game display sections, and a detached state is formed on the remaining game display sections (step S413). Then, a special value of opening and closing the variable winning opening 80 32 times, twice the 16 times, is given to the player (step S414).

In FIG. 7D, a reach state of "3" is formed on the game display section 32 on the left end, and a reach state of "7" is formed on the game display section 33 at the center, and both of these are hits (FIG. 7). 7e).

If the result of the random number lottery on the execution result of the symbol matching game is a triple hit (step S41)
1; N) Then, the symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed, and a reach state is formed on all of the game display sections 32-34 as shown in FIG. 7f (step S415). Further, the remaining symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed to form a hit state for all three game display sections (step S416). Then, a special value of opening and closing the variable winning opening 80 48 times, three times 16 times, is given to the player (step S417).

In FIG. 7F, the reach state of "3" is displayed on the left game display section 32, and "7" is displayed on the center game display section 33.
In the reach state, the reach state of “5” is formed on the rightmost game display section 34, and these are all winnings (FIG. 7g).

Next, the wand type game processing will be described.
FIG. 8 shows the flow of the wand-shaped game process. First, the execution of the symbol matching game is started in each of the game display sections 32-34 (step S801, FIG. 9a). When the lottery result of the random number lottery which determines the execution result of the present symbol matching game is out of reach (step S802; Y), the symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed (step S803) or the effect is displayed before the symbols are stopped. An angel, a goddess, or a male god holding a staff is displayed on the section 31 (step S804), and one of the game display sections 32-34 is displayed using the staff of the character. 2
The state of hitting the above is displayed (step S80).
5).

When an angel picture 901 is displayed as shown in FIG. 9B, a state is displayed in which one of the game display sections 32-34 is hit with a stick 902. When the image 911 of the goddess is displayed as shown in FIG.
A state is displayed in which any two of 34 are hit with a cane 912. When the image 921 of the male god is displayed as shown in FIG. 9H, a state in which all of the game display sections 32 to 34 are hit with the cane 922 is displayed.

The symbol matching game execution means 110 sequentially stops and displays the symbols so that the reach state appears on the game display section where the character on the effect display section 31 is hit with the wand (step S806, FIGS. 9c, 9f, 9f, 9i). ), And finally, the off state is stopped and displayed on all of the game display sections 32-34 (step S807).

If the random number lottery result that determines the execution result of the current symbol matching game is a normal winning (step S808; Y), the symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed (step S809) or before the symbols are stopped. Then, any character among the angel, goddess or male god holding the stick is displayed on the effect display unit 31 (step S810), and the game display unit 32-
A state of hitting one or more of the 34 is displayed (step S811).

When the angel pattern 1001 is displayed as shown in FIG. 10B, a state in which one of the game display sections 32-34 is hit with the cane 1002 is displayed. When the goddess pattern 1011 is displayed as shown in FIG. 10E, a state is displayed in which any two of the game display sections 32 to 34 are hit with the cane 1012. As shown in FIG.
When 1 is displayed, a state in which all of the game display sections 32 to 34 are hit with the cane 1022 is displayed.

The symbol matching game execution means 110 sequentially stops and displays the symbols so that a reach state appears on each of the game display portions where the character on the effect display portion 31 is hit with a wand (step S812, FIG. 10c, f). , I) Finally, one of the game display sections 32 to 34 is stopped and displayed, and the remaining game display section is stopped and displayed in the off state (step S812). In FIG. 10d,
A hit state of “7” is formed in the game display section 32 at the left end. In FIG. 10f, the reach state is formed in the game display section 32 at the left end and the game display section 33 at the center.
As shown in FIG. 0g, a hit state is formed only in the game display section 32 at the left end.

When one winning is thus formed, the variable winning opening 80 is opened and closed 16 times at maximum as a special value (step S813).

If the lottery result of the random number lottery which determines the execution result of the present symbol matching game is double winning (step S814; Y), the symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed (step S815) or before the symbols are stopped. In step S816, any character of the goddess or male god holding the stick is displayed on the effect display unit 31 (step S816). 34 out of the 34, the game display section 32-
34 is displayed (step S81).
7).

When the goddess pattern 1101 is displayed as shown in FIG. 11B, a state is displayed in which any two of the game display sections 32-34 are hit with the cane 1102. When the image 1111 of the male god is displayed as shown in FIG. 11E, a state in which all of the game display sections 32 to 34 are hit with the cane 1112 is displayed.

The symbol matching game execution means 110 sequentially stops and displays the symbols so that a reach state appears on each of the game display portions where the character on the effect display portion 31 is hit with a wand (step S818, FIG. 11c, f). Finally, the state of hitting any two of the game display sections 32 to 34 is stopped and displayed, and the state of disconnection is stopped and displayed on the remaining game display sections (step S818). When two winning states appear at the same time, the variable winning opening 8
0 is opened and closed twice as usual, that is, 32 times (step S
819).

If the lottery result of the random number lottery which determines the execution result of the current symbol matching game is triple hit (step S814; N), the symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed (step S820) or before the symbols are stopped. Then, the character 1201 of the male god holding the wand is displayed on the effect display unit 31 (step S821, FIG. 12B), and the appearance of hitting all of the game display units 32-34 with the wand 1202 of the character is displayed. (Step S822, FIG. 1
2b).

The symbol matching game executing means 110 sequentially stops and displays the symbols so that the reach state appears on all game display portions where the character on the effect display portion 31 is hit with the wand (step S822, FIG. 12c). Finally, the state of hitting all of the game display sections 32-34 is stopped and displayed (step S823, FIG. 12d). In addition, when the three winning states appear at the same time, the variable winning opening 8
0 is opened and closed three times as usual, that is, 48 times (step S
824).

FIG. 13 shows the flow of the first combined game process. First, three independent symbol matching games are started simultaneously on the game display units 32-34. Before the symbols are stopped or displayed in sequence (step S1302) or before the symbols are stopped, a character 1401 of a couple goddess composed of a goddess and a male god is displayed on the effect display unit 31 (step S1303, FIG. 14b). Thus, the production display unit 3
After displaying the couple 1401 on the top of FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4c, the game display units 32-34 are united,
One united display unit 35 is formed (Step S140)
4).

Then, one symbol matching game is executed on the united display section 35. Thereafter, the symbols fluctuating on the united display unit 35 are sequentially stopped and displayed according to the random number lottery result (read from the memory) that determines the execution result of the current symbol matching game. In the execution process, a reach state is formed. In the example of FIG. 14D, the reach state is formed on four lines: the upper horizontal line, the middle horizontal line, the left vertical line, and the right vertical line.

If the result of the random number lottery is out of reach (step S1305; Y), one or more reach states are formed on the united display section 35 (step S130).
6) Finally, a disengaged state is formed (step S130).
7). When the result of the random number lottery is a normal winning (step S1308; Y), one or more reach states are formed on the united display unit 35 (step S1309), and one winning state is finally formed (step S1309). Step S131
0). In this case, a special value for opening and closing the variable winning opening 80 16 times is given to the player (step S1311).

If the result of the random number lottery is a double win (step S1312; Y), two or more reach states are formed on the united display unit 35 (step S1313), and finally the hit state is reached on two lines. Is formed (step S1314). In this case, a special value for opening and closing the variable winning opening 80 32 times is given to the player (step S131).
5). If the result of the random number lottery is triple winning (step S1312; N), three or more reach states are formed on the united display unit 35 (step S1316), and finally three winning states are formed (step S1317). ). In this case, a special value for opening and closing the variable winning opening 80 48 times is given to the player (step S1318). In the case of forming the united display section 35, it is possible to set up to a double hit at the maximum.

FIG. 15 shows the flow of the second combined game process. First, three independent symbol matching games are started simultaneously on the game display units 32-34. Whether the symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed (step S1502) or before stopping the symbols, a character 1601 of a couple god, a goddess, a male god, and an angel is displayed on the staging display unit 31 (step S1503, FIG. 16b). . After the character 1601 of the couple's child god is displayed on the effect display unit 31 in this way, the game display units 32-34 are united to form one united display unit 35 as shown in FIG. 16C (step S1504). .

Then, one symbol matching game is executed on the united display section 35. Thereafter, the symbols fluctuating on the united display unit 35 are sequentially stopped and displayed according to the random number lottery result (read from the memory) that determines the execution result of the current symbol matching game. When the united display section 35 is formed, first, a hit state is formed on one line, and one or more reach states are formed in the subsequent process of executing the symbol matching game.
In the example of FIG. 16D, a hit state appears on the upper horizontal line. In addition, the reach state is formed on four lines of the middle horizontal line, the left vertical line, the middle vertical line, and the right vertical line.

If the result of the random number lottery is a normal win (step S1505; Y), as described above, one hit state and one or more reach states are combined and displayed on the unity display unit 3.
5 (step S1506), and the symbols are stopped and displayed so that only one hit state is finally formed (step S1507). In this case, the variable winning opening 80
Is given to the player for opening and closing 16 times (step S1508).

If the result of the random number lottery is double winning (step S1509; Y), one winning state and one
Alternatively, two or more reach states are formed on the united display unit 35 (step S1510), and finally, a hit state is formed on two lines (step S1511). In this case, a special value for opening and closing the variable winning opening 80 32 times is given to the player (step S1512). If the result of the random number lottery is triple winning (step S1509; N), 1
One hit state and two or more reach states are united display unit 35
(Step S1513), and finally three contact states are formed (Step S1514). In this case, a special value for opening and closing the variable winning opening 80 48 times is given to the player (step S1515). In the case of forming the united display section 35, it is possible to set up to a double hit at the maximum.

In the embodiment described above, both the case of the wand type game and the case of the combined game are provided.
Only one of the wand type game and the united game may be adopted. In the wand-type game, the player is informed of the game display section in which the reach state is formed by hitting the game display section with a wand of an effect pattern such as an angel. May be displayed. For example, by displaying an angel, the player is notified that only one of the three game display units is in the reach state, and is not notified which game display unit is actually in the reach state. You may. Needless to say, the effect patterns may be variously set, and both the number and the location where the reach state is formed may be notified by the type of the stationary pattern.

In addition, in the embodiment, an angel, a goddess,
We set directing patterns such as male god, couple god, couple god, etc.
The directing design is not limited to these. In addition, although the game in which the numerical symbols are arranged is illustrated as the symbol matching game, various games such as fruits and fish may be arranged.

Further, in the embodiment, the opening and closing of the large variable winning opening 80 is set as a special value, but the mode of giving the special value is not limited to this. Further, the starting conditions are not limited to those exemplified in the embodiment. In the embodiment, the magnitude of the special value to be given to the player is changed according to the number of hits appearing at the same time, but may be constant regardless of the number of hits.

While the design pattern such as an angel is made to appear while the pattern is fluctuating, the angel or the like is displayed to a certain extent after the pattern is stopped or displayed, or after the off state is once stopped and displayed. May appear. In this case, by the appearance of the effect picture of the angel etc., the fluctuation display starts again to form the reach state, or when the angel etc. hits with the wand,
Suddenly, the state may change from the off state to the reach state.

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According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the symbol matching game is executed independently and simultaneously in parallel on a plurality of game display units based on the establishment of one start condition, so that one symbol is obtained. The thrill and excitement of the player can be evoked several times as compared with the case where the match game is developed. Further, when the effect design appears, how many of the game display portions reach in the reach state changes according to the type of the effect design, thereby providing the player with thrilling and varied game contents. be able to. In addition, since the game display section in which the reach state is formed is specified through the operation of the staging pattern, the appearance is more interesting and the player can be intrigued.

When a specific effect picture is displayed, a plurality of game display sections in which the symbol matching game has been developed independently are united into one combined display section, and thereafter, the combined display section is displayed. Since one symbol matching game proceeds in units of, the content of the game becomes more varied, and it is possible to give a fresh interest to the player.
Also, by combining, it is possible to form a reach state that extends over a plurality of the original game display sections, the reach appearance mode is diversified, and the game becomes more varied.

[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 a flowchart showing an operation when the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention executes a symbol matching game based on a reserved execution right.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a base game process performed when the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention executes a symbol matching game.

FIG. 5 shows an example of transition of display contents when the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention performs a symbol matching game without rendering, and the execution result ends without going through the reach state. FIG.

FIG. 6 shows various examples of transition of display contents when a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention performs a symbol matching game without rendering, and the execution result ends in a reach state. FIG.

FIG. 7 is a transition of display contents when the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention performs a symbol matching game without rendering, and one or more hit states appear via a reach state. It is explanatory drawing which shows various examples.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a wand-shaped game process performed when the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention executes a symbol matching game.

FIG. 9 illustrates various examples of transition of display contents when a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention performs a symbol matching game in a wand shape, and the execution result ends in a reach state. FIG.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing transition of display contents when the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention performs a symbol matching game in a cane shape.
It is an explanatory view showing various examples of one hit appearing via two or more reach states.

FIG. 11 shows a transition of display contents when the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention performs the symbol matching game in a wand shape, and FIG.
It is an explanatory view showing various examples of two hits appearing via the above-mentioned reach state.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing transition of display contents when the game machine according to the embodiment of the present invention performs the symbol matching game in the form of a wand.
It is explanatory drawing which shows an example in which three hits appear via one reach state.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a first combined game process performed when the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention executes a symbol matching game.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of transition of display contents when the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention executes a symbol matching game in the first combined game process.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a second combined game process performed when the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention executes a symbol matching game.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of transition of display contents when the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention executes a symbol matching game in the second combined game process.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Game machine 11 ... Game board surface 30 ... Variable display means 31 ... Production display part 32-34 ... Game display part 35 ... Coalescing display part 50 ... Reserved ball display part 60 ... Start winning prize port 80 ... Variable winning opening 90 ... Prize ball Payout unit 100 Control unit 110 Symbol matching game execution unit 120 Effect display control unit 130 Reservation management unit 131 Random number lottery unit 140 Special value assignment control unit

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A symbol matching game, which is a win when a plurality of symbols are arranged in a specific combination, is executed based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition, and when the execution result is a win, a special value advantageous to a player is given. In a gaming machine, a plurality of game display units provided with a plurality of symbol display areas for displaying the symbols, an effect display unit capable of displaying at least a plurality of predetermined effect patterns, and display of the effect display unit The effect display control means for controlling the contents, and changing the symbols displayed in the symbol display area for a predetermined period of time and fluctuating the symbols, and then sequentially stopping and displaying the symbols one by one in each symbol display area as the symbol matching game. And a symbol matching game executing means for executing, the symbol matching game executing means being configured to execute each of the plurality of game display units based on establishment of the start condition. The effect display control means, when a predetermined game condition is satisfied, selects one of the plurality of types of effect patterns, and During the execution of the symbol matching game, it is displayed on the effect display unit. When the predetermined effect pattern is displayed on the effect display unit, one more predetermined symbol is aligned. And forming the reach state to be the hit on the game display section, and determining how many of the game display sections the reach state is formed in accordance with the type of the effect pattern displayed on the effect display section. A gaming machine characterized by changing. 2. The effect display control means displays, on the effect display unit, a state in which an effect pattern specifies the one in which the reach state is formed from the plurality of game display units. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein 3. The effect pattern is an image of an angel or a god holding a cane, and the effect display control means displays the state of hitting the game display section with the cane, thereby displaying the current symbol. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a game display section in which the reach state is formed in the matching game is specified. 4. The symbol matching game execution means, when a specific effect pattern is displayed on the effect display portion, treats the plurality of game display portions as one united display portion in which the plurality of game display portions are united, and displays the combined display. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein one or more of the reach states are formed on the unit, and thereafter, a symbol matching game is executed in units of the united display unit. 5. The symbol matching game executing means, when a specific effect pattern is displayed on the effect display portion, treats the plurality of game display portions as one united display portion in which the plurality of game display portions are united, and displays the united display. 2. The pattern matching game, wherein at least one of the hit display states and one or more of the reach states are simultaneously formed on the unit, and thereafter, a symbol matching game is executed for the united display unit.
The gaming machine according to 2, 3, or 4. 6. A symbol matching game in which a winning is achieved when a plurality of symbols are arranged in a specific combination is executed based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition, and when the execution result is a winning, a special value advantageous to a player is given. In a gaming machine, a plurality of game display units provided with a plurality of symbol display areas for displaying the symbols, an effect display unit capable of displaying a predetermined effect pattern, and a display content of the effect display unit are controlled. Effect display control means, and a symbol matching executed as the symbol matching game, in which symbols to be displayed in the symbol display area are exchanged and changed over a predetermined period, and then symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed one by one in each symbol display area. A game executing means, wherein the symbol matching game executing means individually adjusts the symbol in each of the plurality of game display units based on the establishment of the starting condition. Wherein the effect display control means displays a predetermined effect pattern on the effect display unit during execution of the symbol matching game when a predetermined game condition is satisfied. The symbol matching game executing means, when the effect design is displayed on the effect display unit, treats the plurality of game display units as one united display unit in which these are united, and on the united display unit A gaming machine that forms one or more of the reach states, and thereafter executes a symbol matching game in units of the united display unit. 7. A symbol matching game in which a winning is achieved when a plurality of symbols are arranged in a specific combination is executed based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition, and when the execution result is a winning, a special value advantageous to a player is given. In a gaming machine, a plurality of game display units provided with a plurality of symbol display areas for displaying the symbols, an effect display unit capable of displaying a predetermined effect pattern, and a display content of the effect display unit are controlled. Effect display control means, and a symbol matching executed as the symbol matching game, in which symbols to be displayed in the symbol display area are exchanged and changed over a predetermined period, and then symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed one by one in each symbol display area. A game executing means, wherein the symbol matching game executing means individually adjusts the symbol in each of the plurality of game display units based on the establishment of the starting condition. Wherein the effect display control means displays a predetermined effect pattern on the effect display unit during execution of the symbol matching game when a predetermined game condition is satisfied. The symbol matching game executing means, when the effect design is displayed on the effect display unit, treats the plurality of game display units as one united display unit in which these are united, and on the united display unit A gaming machine wherein at least one of the hit display states and one or more of the reach states are simultaneously formed, and thereafter, a symbol matching game is executed for each united display unit. 8. The plurality of game display sections are display areas allocated at predetermined intervals on a predetermined display screen, and the united display section brings the plurality of game display sections close to each other. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the gaming machine is rearranged on the display screen as described above. 9. The method according to claim 1, wherein the magnitude of the special value is changed depending on how many display states of the hitting are simultaneously formed. 8. The gaming machine according to 8. 10. The system according to claim 1, wherein the starting condition is established based on a ball hit on the game board surface having won a predetermined starting winning opening.
The gaming machine according to 6, 7, 8 or 9. 11. The system according to claim 1, wherein the special value is given to a player by repeatedly opening and closing a large variable winning opening provided on a game board surface up to a predetermined number of times. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 1
A gaming machine according to item 0.