JP2001017652A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To frequently generate the situation that a player enjoys a pattern matching game for a long time in the pattern matching game and to always improve the interests of the player in the pattern matching game until the final stage of the pattern matching game. SOLUTION: In the case that a specified pattern is matched and displayed in respective first display units 411 in the plural pieces of display areas 41 in a mutually related state or in the case that the specified pattern is matched and displayed in the first display unit 411 and a second display unit 412 in the display areas 41 in a respectively independent state, large winning (prescribed value) is generated.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention provides a symbol matching game on a display screen provided on a game board, and a predetermined value is given when a specific symbol is displayed on the display screen in the symbol matching game. Related to gaming machines.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent gaming machines, a display screen is provided on a game board surface, and a pattern matching game is performed by a variable display means such as a liquid crystal screen or a rotating drum as a display screen. It is particularly spotlighted as an accessory because of the visual fun of various patterns to be performed and the expectation of generating a jackpot (predetermined value) that can be generated from the display result after the pattern is changed.

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 special prize state such as "7, 7" is displayed, a jackpot (predetermined value) is generated, and a profit that the large winning opening repeatedly opens and closes is given to the player.

[0004]

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

On the other hand, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-263161 discloses
There is a symbol matching game disclosed in the official gazette. That is,
When a number (for example, "3") is displayed with a double-row on the normal variable display device, a pseudo pachinko ball lights and moves counterclockwise on the special variable display device, as in a roulette game, and when a certain period of time elapses, the ball is rolled. When the dynamic movement is stopped, the number related to the stop position is displayed on the fluctuation indicator, the number related to the stop position becomes “3”, and when a game result in which three numbers “3” are aligned is advantageous to the player. A state (predetermined value) is generated to attract the player's consciousness to the movement of the dummy pachinko ball for a long time, so that the player can enjoy the symbol matching game for a long time until the game result is obtained, and the player can enjoy the symbol matching game. It is designed to enhance interest.

[0006] However, in such a symbol matching game, if a number display is not displayed on the normally variable display device, a game imitating a roulette game for determining the last number (third number) is required. Not done,
Since the numbered eyes of the numbers are not displayed frequently, situations where the player enjoys the symbol matching game for a long time do not occur frequently, and the player gives up expecting the game result in the middle of the symbol matching game, There has been a problem that the interest of the player in the symbol matching game cannot always be increased until the final stage of the symbol matching game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art. In a symbol matching game, a situation in which a player enjoys the symbol matching game for a long time can be frequently generated. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can constantly increase the interest of a player in a symbol matching game until the final stage of the matching 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)
A game machine in which a predetermined value is given when a specific symbol is displayed on the display screen (40) in the symbol matching game in the symbol matching game, and has a game processing unit (31). The display screen (40) has a plurality of first display units (411), and each of the first display units (411) has a plurality of second display units (412).
Is attached to the game processing unit (31) when a predetermined number of special prize symbols are displayed together with the plurality of first display units (411) or when the first display units (41) are displayed.
1) In at least one of the first display units (4
11) and the second attached to the first display unit (411).
A gaming machine characterized by having an assigning means (311) for assigning a predetermined value when a predetermined number of specific symbols are displayed together in a display unit (412).

[2] A symbol matching game is performed on the display screen (40) provided on the game board surface (11), and a predetermined value is given when a specific symbol is displayed on the display screen (40) in the symbol matching game. A game machine having a game processing section (31), wherein the display screen (40)
Are the first display unit (411) and the second display unit (4
The game processing unit (31) includes a plurality of display areas (41) each composed of a predetermined number of display areas (41). Or when at least one of the plurality of display areas (41) displays the first display unit (411) and the second display unit (41).
(2) A gaming machine characterized by having an assigning means (311) for assigning a predetermined value when a predetermined number of specific symbols are displayed together.

[3] A symbol matching game is performed on the display screen (40) provided on the game board surface (11), and a predetermined value is given when a specific symbol is displayed on the display screen (40) in the symbol matching game. A game machine having a game processing section (31), wherein the display screen (40)
Represents one first display unit (411) and a plurality of second display units.
The game processing unit (31) has a plurality of display areas (41) each composed of a display unit (412), and the first processing unit (411) of each of the plurality of display areas (41).
If a specific number of specific symbols are displayed together, or
In at least one of the plurality of display areas (41), the first display unit (411) and the plurality of second
A gaming machine characterized by having an assigning means (311) for assigning a predetermined value when a predetermined number of specific symbols are displayed together in a display unit (412).

[4] A first effective line (L1) passes through the plurality of display areas (41), and the first display unit (411) is located on the first effective line (L1). The game processing unit (31) is arranged in the first
Each first display unit (411) arranged on the active line (L1)
The gaming machine according to [2] or [3], further comprising: an assigning means (311) for assigning a predetermined value when a predetermined number of specific symbols are displayed together.

[5] One or more second effective lines (L2) pass through the plurality of display areas (41), and the second display unit (412) includes the second effective lines. (L2), the game processing unit (3
1) includes an assigning means (311) for assigning a predetermined value when a predetermined number of specific symbols are displayed in a row on each of the second display units (412) arranged on the second effective line (L2). The gaming machine according to [2] or [3], wherein

[6] The first display unit (411) is a light-emitting diode display unit and the second display unit (41).
2) is a liquid crystal display unit [1],
The gaming machine according to [2] or [3].

[7] The gaming machine includes a display processing unit (32).
The display processing unit (32) includes a switching display unit that switches between the first display unit (411) and the second display unit (412) when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to [1], [2] or [3], which is characterized in that:

[8] The gaming machine includes a display processing unit (32).
The display processing unit (32) determines a symbol to be displayed in one of the first display unit (411) and the second display unit (412), and then determines the first display unit (41).
The gaming machine according to [1], [2] or [3], wherein a symbol to be displayed on the other of the first unit or the second display unit (412) is determined.

Next, the operation of the invention described in each of the above items will be described. According to one configuration of the present invention, the second display unit (412) attached to the first display unit (411) may be in the same display area (41) together with the first display unit (411). , Need not be in the same display area (41).

Even when the first display unit (411) is not located in the same display area (41) together with the second display unit (412) and is arranged apart from each other, the first display unit (411) is provided. When a predetermined number of specific symbols are displayed together in the second display unit (412) attached to the first display unit (411), a predetermined value is given. At this time, the first display unit (411) and the second display unit (412) attached to the first display unit (411) are in a related state in order to increase the player's expectation of giving the predetermined value. Must be provided to the player.

For example, the background color of the first display unit (411), the background color of the second display unit (412) attached to the first display unit (411), and the background color of the other display units are determined. Color coding, and the first display unit (41
It is conceivable that 1) and the second display unit (412) attached to the first display unit (411) are connected by a connecting line.

By these means, the first display unit (4
11) and the second display unit (412) on the display screen (40)
Can be arranged at any free positions, and it is possible to add interest to the symbol matching game performed on the display screen (40). In addition, the first display unit (41
The positions of 1) and the second display unit (412) can also be changed respectively, so that the symbol matching game can be prevented from becoming monotonous.

According to another configuration of the present invention, the first display unit (411) included in the display area (41) and
The number of each of the second display units (412) is one or more, and is not particularly limited. First display unit (41
In each of 1) and the second display unit (412), it is easy for the player to judge the game result in the final stage of the symbol matching game, and it is difficult to judge the game result in the middle of the symbol matching game. Is set to each predetermined number. As a result, as the player proceeds to the final stage of the symbol matching game, it is possible to increase the player's expectation to give a predetermined value.

That is, if each of the first display unit (411) and the second display unit (412) is, for example, one, the player can judge the game result in the middle of the symbol matching game. There is a possibility that the expectation of value provision may be lost, and the first display unit (411) or
If any one of the second display units (412) is, for example, a large number, even in the final stage of the symbol matching game, it becomes difficult for the player to judge the game result, and the expectation of giving the predetermined value is expanded. There is a possibility that the interest in the symbol matching game may be reduced.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, a predetermined value can be generated in a state where the display areas (41) are associated with each other, and a predetermined value can be generated in an independent state in each display area (41). What can happen.

In the symbol matching game, one first display unit (41) is set in each of the plurality of display areas (41).
A symbol is displayed in 1) and a symbol is displayed in a plurality of second display units (412). For example, the first display unit (411) and the second display unit (412) can be identified by the size of the displayed symbol. That is, the first display unit (411) displays a large symbol, and the second display unit (412) displays a small symbol.

In the plurality of display areas (41) in a mutually related state, the player expects that the first display unit (411) will display the specific symbols together and individually. The display area (4
In 1), it is expected that the first display unit (411) and the second display unit (412) are displayed with specific symbols.

That is, the player comes to expect whether a predetermined value is given in each state in the display area (41) in which the independent state or the related state can be viewed,
The display mode of the symbol which is the game result relating to the generation of the predetermined value is increased, so that the player cannot easily predict the game result in the middle of the symbol matching game, so as to keep the expectation of giving the predetermined value, The interest in the symbol matching game can be constantly increased until the final stage of the symbol matching game.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the first
The display units (411) are arranged on the first effective line (L1). At this time, the second display unit (412) is arranged in the display area (41) surrounding the first display unit (411) to be attached. The first activated line (L1) is
Not limited to a straight line, but may be a curved line or an annular line.

When the player looks along the first activated line (L1), the symbols of the first display units (411) in the related state arranged on the first activated line (L1) can be easily displayed. Understandably, therefore, the related state of the first display units (411) is easily found, and it is easy to predict whether or not a predetermined number of specific symbols are aligned. Also, the first effective line (L1)
The player who does not line up can recognize that it is the second display unit (412).

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the second
The second display unit (412) is arranged on the active line (L2). The second effective line (L2) may be one or two or more.

By arranging the second display unit (412) on the second effective line (L2), the second effective line (L2)
2) The player can easily know whether or not a predetermined number of specific symbols are displayed in a row on each of the second display units (412), thereby increasing the sense of expectation for providing a predetermined value.

A plurality of second effective lines (L2) are provided, and a second display unit (41) is provided on each second effective line (L2).
By arranging 2), many second display units (41)
2) are aligned and each second effective line (L
2) It is easy to understand whether or not the predetermined value is given, and it is felt that the possibility of giving the predetermined value is high, and the interest of the symbol matching game is increased.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the first
The display unit (411) is constituted by a light-emitting diode display unit, and the second display unit (412) is constituted by a liquid crystal display unit. As the light-emitting diode display unit, for example, a 7-segment display unit is used.

As a result, the first display unit (411) and the second display unit (412) are clearly separated, and whether the specific symbols are aligned in the first display unit (411) in which the player is in the related state. In the first display unit (411) and the second display unit (412) attached to the first display unit (411), it can be easily determined whether or not the specific symbols are aligned.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the first
The display unit (411) and the second display unit (412) are switched. The switching is performed, for example, every symbol matching game or every time a certain time elapses.

By switching between the first display unit (411) and the second display unit (412), the display position where a predetermined number of specific symbols should be displayed, in which the player expects to give a predetermined value, is also displayed. The position of the changing player's field of view also changes in a timely manner, so that the symbol matching game does not become monotonous, thereby preventing the player from getting tired of the symbol matching game.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the first
When the symbol displayed in the display unit (411) is determined,
The time when the symbol displayed in the display unit (412) is determined is set back and forth. For example, first, the first display unit (41
By determining the symbol displayed in 1), the player expects that a predetermined number of specific symbols are aligned in the first display unit (411) in the related state, and if the predetermined number of specific symbols are not aligned, Then, when the symbol to be displayed in the second display unit (412) is determined, the first display unit (411) and the second display unit (412) attached to the first display unit (411) are determined. The player comes to expect whether or not the individual specific symbols are prepared, and the player can continue to have a feeling of expectation to give a predetermined value until the final stage of the symbol matching game.

[0036]

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 11, a display screen 4
0 is provided. The display screen 40 has three display areas 41, and the display area 41 has one first display unit 41.
It comprises one and two second display units 412.

As shown in FIG. 4, the three display areas 41 are arranged in a vertical direction, and a first effective line L1, which is a vertical line, passes through the three display areas 41 at the center, and on both sides thereof. A second effective line L2, which is also a vertical line, passes through.

On the first effective line L1, three display areas 41 are arranged. Two of the second display units 412 are adjacent to each other and are located above the first display unit 411, respectively. On each second effective line L2, three second
The display units 412 are arranged.

The first display unit 411 is a light-emitting diode display (7-segment display), which variably displays symbols (numbers from 0 to 9). The second display unit 412 is a liquid crystal display (liquid crystal panel), and is a TFT type liquid crystal or a DSTN.
It is composed of a model liquid crystal, and similarly variably displays symbols (numbers from 0 to 9).

When a prize ball wins in the starting winning opening 12, a random number generation unit 33 described later generates (extracts) a random number, and the first display unit 41 of the display screen 40 unless a symbol matching game is being performed.
The symbol matching game related to the random number generated in 1 is started. During the symbol matching game, the winning game ball is processed as a holding ball, and the random number generated (extracted) by the random number generation unit 33 is temporarily stored.

The start of the symbol matching game in the first display unit 411 is performed on condition that a game ball is won in the start winning port 12. A photoelectric sensor (or proximity switch) is provided to detect a winning in the starting winning opening 12.

In the symbol matching game, after the number to be displayed in the first display unit 411 is determined as shown in FIG. 4C, the second display unit 412 is displayed as shown in FIG. The number to be displayed on is determined. FIG. 5 (a)
As shown in (e), the number to be displayed in the second display unit 412 may be determined before the number to be displayed in the first display unit 411.

At this time, as shown in FIGS. 5B to 5D, numerals are displayed at once in each of the second display units 412 of the three display areas 41, and thereafter, the numbers are displayed in the first display unit 411. The expected number may be made to be expected. FIG.
As shown in (e), in the case where the specific symbols are not aligned in the second display area 412 in any of the display areas 41, for example, in the upper display area 41, “1” is displayed in the second display unit 412. , 5 ", and then a number is displayed in the first display unit 411, and then, in the middle display area 41," 2, 2 "is displayed in the second display unit 412.
A number such as “0” is displayed, and then the first display unit 411 is displayed.
May be displayed with a number.

During the variable display of the symbol, the first display unit 411 does not turn on any of the segments as shown in FIG. 4A or separates the segments as shown in FIG. Flashing on and do not display the pattern as a number,
Alternatively, numbers from 0 to 9 are variably displayed in a predetermined order. In FIG. 4, the first display unit 41
The lighting of each segment of No. 1 is represented by black, and its extinguishment is represented by white. In the second display unit 412, during the variable display of the symbol, the symbol is scroll-displayed as indicated by “↓” in FIG.

Here, when the random number generation unit 33 generates the special random number, as shown in FIG.
The specific symbol “7” is displayed in the three first display units 411 on 1 as “7, 7, 7”, or as shown in FIG.
As shown in (h), in at least one of the three display areas 41, the first display unit 411 and the second display unit 412 are displayed together with the specific symbol “7”. Means 311 generates a jackpot (predetermined value).

When the random number generation unit 33 generates the reach random number, as shown in FIG. 4B, the specific symbol “7” is “7” in the two first display units 411 on the first effective line L1. ,
A reach state like "7, 7" is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 4C, three first display units 411 on the first effective line L1 are displayed as "7, 7, 6". However, the specific state is not displayed, and the loss state is displayed.

When the random number generation unit 33 generates a lost random number, as shown in FIG. 4D, "7, 7, 6" is assigned to three first display units 411 on the first effective line L1. Thus, the first display unit 411 and the second display unit 41 are not aligned in the specific symbols and in any of the display areas 41.
2, "7, 2, 0", "7, 4, 5" or "6, 9, 3"
As shown in the figure, the loss state is displayed without the specific symbols being aligned.

In this embodiment, a big hit (predetermined value) is generated when three specific symbols are displayed together in the first display unit 411 arranged on the first effective line L1, and the second effective Second display units 412 arranged on line L2
Is set so as not to generate a big hit (predetermined value) even when three specific symbols are displayed in a row, but the big hit (predetermined value) is also generated on the second activated line L2.
May be generated.

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

When a special prize state in which predetermined (three) specific symbols are aligned in the symbol matching game performed on the display screen 40 is displayed, a big hit (predetermined value) is generated. The movable plate 21 of the large winning opening is opened, and a jackpot (predetermined value) that is easy to win is generated. 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 there is a winning ball or a reserve ball in the starting winning port 12, the random number generation unit 33 generates (extracts) a random number.
Then, the symbol random number generation unit 34 generates a symbol random number based on the symbol random number table according to the generated random number, converts the symbol information related to the symbol random number into display information, and displays the display screen 32 on the display screen 4.
0, 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 unit 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. A ROM is connected to the control unit as a main storage unit, and the ROM stores a symbol matching game program and symbol display data. The ROM is different for each gaming machine or for each time zone even for the same machine, and is appropriately rewritten. Also, a RAM for writing various data as needed when executing the symbol matching game is connected.

The payout of the 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.

An upper plate 13 is provided below the game board 11 for storing the paid out 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 filled on the upper plate 13, the game balls are flown and stored, or when the game is stopped, 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 the symbol matching game.
The player launches a ball on the game board surface 11 by rotating the handle 15, and firstly aims at winning in the starting winning opening 12.

As shown in FIG. 3, it is repeatedly determined whether or not a game ball hit on the game board surface 11 has a winning ball or a reserve ball which has won the starting winning port 12 (step 301). When there is a reserved ball (step S301: Y), the random number generation unit 33 generates a random number (step S302).

When the random number generation section 33 generates a special random number (step S303: Y), the symbol random number generation section 34 generates a symbol random number based on a symbol random number table related to the special random number (step S304), and then the symbol Matching game is started,
As shown in FIG. 4E, each segment of each first display unit 411 of the display screen 40 blinks, and each second display unit 41
The number is scrolled and displayed on 2. At this time, FIG.
As shown in (a), each segment of each first display unit 411 may be extinguished.

Next, for example, as shown in FIG.
A reach state in which the specific symbols are aligned like "7, 7" is displayed on two of the three first display units 411, and a voice of "reach" is emitted (step S305).

Next, as shown in FIG. 4 (f), a special prize state in which specific symbols are aligned like "7, 7, 7" is displayed in three first display units 411 arranged on the first effective line L1. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 4C, after the specific symbol is displayed as “7, 7, 6” on the three first display units 411, as shown in FIG. In at least one of the display areas 41 (the second display area 41 from the top), the first display unit 411 and the second display unit 412 display a special prize state such as a specific symbol “7, 7, 7”. (Step S306) A jackpot (predetermined value) is generated (Step S307).

When a big hit (predetermined value) occurs, a large winning opening is opened (step S308). Next, it is repeatedly determined whether or not a predetermined number (10) of game balls have won the large winning opening (step S309). If a predetermined number of game balls have won the large winning opening (step S307: Y), the large winning is achieved. The mouth is closed and the winning is impossible (step S31).
0) Next, it is determined whether or not a V winning prize has been won (whether or not a V prize has been won).
(1 = 16 times) It is determined whether or not the opening is repeated (k> = K)
1) (Step S311).

If the winning is V and the large winning opening has not been opened a predetermined number of times (k <K1) (step S3)
11: N), and returns to the opening of the big winning port (step S308). If no V winning or the large winning opening has been repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times (step S311: Y), the large winning opening does not open again, and the big hit 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).
2). If reach random numbers are generated (step S312:
Y), a symbol random number is generated based on a predetermined random number table (step S313).

Next, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), the reach in which the specific symbols are aligned like “7, 7” on the other two except for one of the three first display units 411 on the display screen. The state is displayed and the sound of “reach” is issued (step S
314), and then, as shown in FIG.
The non-specific symbol “6” is displayed in one of the first display units 411, and becomes “7, 7, 6”. Then, as shown in FIG. The first
A loss state is displayed without three specific symbols being aligned in the display unit 411 and the second display unit 412 (step S).
315).

On the other hand, when the reach random number is not generated (step S312: N), a symbol random number is generated based on a predetermined random number table (step S316), and as shown in FIG. In the three first display units 411 arranged on L1, a loss state in which the specific symbols are not aligned like [7, 8, 9] is displayed, and then, in any of the display areas 41, the first display units 411 and Second display unit 4
The lost state is displayed without the three specific symbols being aligned in 12 (step S317).

In the above embodiment, the three display areas 41 are arranged. However, the three display areas 41 need not be arranged. Alternatively, the three display areas 41 may be arranged on a straight line. The two display areas 41 may be arranged on an annular line, or four or more display areas 41 may be arranged.
May be arranged.

Although the first display unit 411 and the second display unit 412 are arranged so as to be collected in the display area 41, the first display unit 411 and the second display unit 412 are arranged apart from each other. May be.

Although the three display areas 41 are arranged in the vertical direction, the three display areas 41 may be arranged in the horizontal direction as shown in FIG. 6 (b)
, The display areas 41 may be arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix.

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.

As described above, in one configuration of the present invention, the second display unit attached to the first display unit may be in the same display area together with the first display unit. The first display unit and the second display unit can be respectively arranged at free positions on the display screen so as not to be in the display area, and it is possible to add interest to the symbol matching game performed on the display screen. it can. Further, in another configuration of the present invention, by appropriately setting the numbers of the first display unit and the second display unit included in the display area, the player can determine the game result in the final stage of the symbol matching game. And the determination of the game result becomes difficult in the middle of the symbol matching game.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, there is a possibility that a predetermined value is assigned in a state where the display areas are mutually associated and a predetermined value is assigned in an independent state where the display areas are mutually independent. Since there is a possibility, the player comes to expect whether a predetermined value is given in each state in the display area where the independent state or the related state can be viewed,
The display mode of the symbol which is the game result relating to the predetermined value addition is increased, so that the player cannot easily predict the game result in the middle of the symbol matching game so as to keep the expectation to the predetermined value addition, The interest in the symbol matching game can be constantly increased until the final stage of the symbol matching game. further,
In another configuration of the present invention, since the first display units are arranged on the first activated line, the symbols of the first display units in the related state arranged on the first activated line can be easily recognized, and the first display unit is displayed. The related state of the units is easily determined, and it is easy to predict whether or not a predetermined number of specific symbols are aligned.

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, since the second display units are arranged on the second effective line, a predetermined number of specific symbols are displayed in each of the second display units arranged on the second effective line. The player can easily understand whether or not the game is to be performed, and the expectation for giving the predetermined value can be expanded. Further, in another configuration of the present invention, the first display unit is configured by a light emitting diode display unit, and the second display unit is configured by a liquid crystal display unit. Is clearly divided, and whether the specific symbol is aligned in the first display unit in which the player is in the related state, or whether the specific symbol is aligned in the first display unit and the second display unit attached to the first display unit It can be easily determined.

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, the first display unit and the second display unit are switched, so that a predetermined number of specific symbols, which are expected by the player to provide a predetermined value, are displayed. The display position to be changed and the position of the visual field of the player also change in a timely manner, so that the symbol matching game does not become monotonous, so that the player can be prevented from getting tired of the symbol matching game. Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the time when the symbol displayed in the first display unit is determined and the time when the symbol displayed in the second display unit is determined are changed, so that the final stage of the symbol matching game is performed. In this way, the player can continue to have a sense of expectation for giving the predetermined value.

[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 symbol matching game according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of a symbol in a first display unit and a second display unit of a display area according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is also a diagram showing a first display unit and a second display unit of the display area.
It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the symbol in a display unit.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a layout of a display area.

[Explanation of symbols]

 L1 first effective line L2 second effective line 10 gaming machine 11 gaming board surface 12 starting winning opening 13 upper plate 14 lower plate 15 handle 21 movable plate 22 solenoid 23 winning counter 24 Winning detection switch 26 ... Prize ball payout counter 27 ... Payout setting means 28 ... Calculation means 31 ... Game processing part 32 ... Display processing part 33 ... Random number generation part 34 ... Symbol random number generation part 40 ... Display screen 41 ... Display area 311 ... Assigning means 411: First display unit 412: Second display unit

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine which performs a symbol matching game on a display screen provided on a game board surface and gives a predetermined value when a specific symbol is displayed on the display screen in the symbol matching game. A display unit having a processing unit, wherein the display screen has a plurality of first display units, and each of the first display units has a plurality of second display units attached thereto; Is a symbol matching game, when a predetermined number of special prize symbols are displayed together in the plurality of first display units, or in at least one of the first display units, the first display unit and the first A gaming machine comprising an assigning means for assigning a predetermined value when a predetermined number of specific symbols are displayed in a second display unit attached to one display unit. 2. A game machine wherein a symbol matching game is performed on a display screen provided on a game board surface, and a predetermined value is given when a specific symbol is displayed on the display screen in the symbol matching game. In the one having a processing unit, the display screen has a plurality of display areas each including a first display unit and a second display unit, and the game processing unit is a symbol matching game, The first display unit and the second display unit are displayed when a predetermined number of specific symbols are displayed together in each of the first display units of the plurality of display areas, or in at least one of the plurality of display areas.
A gaming machine characterized by having an assigning means for assigning a predetermined value when a predetermined number of specific symbols are displayed in a display unit. 3. A game machine for performing a symbol matching game on a display screen provided on a game board surface, and giving a predetermined value when a specific symbol is displayed on the display screen in the symbol matching game. A display unit having a processing unit, wherein the display screen has a plurality of display areas each including one first display unit and a plurality of second display units; In the case where a predetermined number of specific symbols are displayed together in each first display unit of the plurality of display areas, or in at least one of the plurality of display areas, the first display unit and the plurality of A gaming machine, comprising: an assigning means for assigning a predetermined value when a predetermined number of specific symbols are displayed together in a second display unit. 4. A first effective line passes through the plurality of display areas, the first display units are arranged on the first effective line, and the game processing unit includes: Each first lined on one active line
The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, further comprising an assigning means for assigning a predetermined value when a predetermined number of specific symbols are displayed in a display unit. 5. The game process according to claim 1, wherein one or more second effective lines pass through the plurality of display areas, and the second display units are arranged on the second effective lines. The second part is arranged on each of the second effective lines.
The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, further comprising an assigning means for assigning a predetermined value when a predetermined number of specific symbols are displayed in a display unit. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first display unit is a light emitting diode display unit, and the second display unit is a liquid crystal display unit. 7. The game machine has a display processing unit, and the display processing unit switches and displays the first display unit and the second display unit when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2 or 3, further comprising: 8. The game machine has a display processing unit, wherein the display processing unit determines a symbol to be displayed in one of the first display unit and the second display unit, and then determines the first display unit. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a symbol to be displayed on the other of the second display units is determined.