JP2001017660A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance the continuity of desire for playing a game by dividing a variable display means into display areas being >= specified number, executing independent screen games in the respective display areas in parallel and starting one of the games, which is not being executed, at the point of time when a start condition is established. SOLUTION: The display area of the variable display means is constituted of a first display area 210 with a matrix shape arrayal, the second display area 220 being a horizontally long rectangular for displaying fruit picture patterns in three lines in a vertical direction and the third display area 230 where three-horizontal line fish picture patterns are arranged in a vertical direction. The games of the respective display areas 210-230 are independently executed in parallel as the first to the third games in order. In this case, one game which is not executed at the point of time when the start condition is established is started whenever the start condition is established. Thus, the desire for playing the game is continued.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention executes a screen game which is a hit when a predetermined prize display state is formed based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition. To a gaming machine that provides an advantageous special value to the game machine.

[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, each symbol is 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. And
When the same symbol such as “777” is aligned on a horizontal or diagonal line via a reach state that becomes a hit when one more predetermined symbol is aligned, a hit occurs, and a special value is given to the player. It has become.

[0004]

In such a conventional gaming machine, only one screen game is developed on the liquid crystal display. Therefore, the one screen game is monotonous, such as in a symbol matching game that looks like a slot machine. Since the game content is easy to be bored by the player and only one screen game is executed, the interest of the player is focused only on whether or not the screen game is successful, and the player's expectation of the player's hit Could not be aroused enough.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of such problems of the conventional technology, and is intended to provide a game that can sufficiently elevate a player's expectation of hitting and maintain a long willingness to play. The purpose is to provide a machine.

[0006]

The gist of the present invention to achieve the above object lies in the following inventions. [1] A screen game that wins when a predetermined special prize display state is formed is executed based on establishment of a predetermined start condition, and the execution result gives a special value advantageous to the player when the win is the win. A gaming machine comprising: a variable display means (200) capable of changing display contents on a screen; and a screen game execution means (110) for executing the screen game on the screen of the variable display means (200). The screen game requires a predetermined time from the start to the end thereof, and the screen game execution means (110) displays the screen of the variable display means (200) in at least three or more display areas (210, 220, 230), and each display area (2
10, 220, and 230), each of which executes a separate screen game in parallel, and each time the start condition is satisfied, any one of the screen games not being executed at that time is executed.
A game machine characterized by starting one execution.

[2] A screen game which is a hit when a predetermined special prize display state is formed is executed based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition, and the execution result is a special value advantageous to the player when the hit is achieved. A variable display means (200) capable of changing display contents on a screen, and a screen game execution means (110) for executing the screen game on the screen of the variable display means (200). The screen game requires a predetermined time from the start to the end of the execution, and the screen game execution means (110) displays the screen of the variable display means (200) in at least three or more display areas. (210, 220, 230), and separate screen games are executed in parallel for each display area (210, 220, 230), and each time the starting condition is satisfied, Gaming machine, characterized in that selects one of the screen the game of people in a predetermined order is to begin its execution.

[3] The starting condition is a game board surface (11)
The gaming machine according to [1] or [2], which is established based on the fact that the ball hit upward has won a specific starting winning opening (60).

[4] The probability of the hit appearing is set for each of the screen games [1],
The gaming machine according to [2] or [3].

[5] The display area (210, 220, 2
30) The gaming machine according to [1], [2], [3] or [4], wherein the type of the screen game is different for each.

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

[7] The type of the special value is different for each screen game, [1], [2],
The gaming machine according to [3], [4], [5] or [6].

The present invention operates as follows. The screen game execution means (110) divides the screen into at least three or more display areas (210, 220, 230) and executes separate screen games for each of the display areas (210, 220, 230) in parallel. . For example, each time a predetermined starting condition such as a ball hit on the game board surface (11) winning in the starting winning opening (60) is satisfied, each display area (21) on the screen is set.
0, 220, 230), a plurality of screen games are all started and advanced simultaneously.

As described above, since a plurality of screen games proceed in parallel on one screen, it is possible to maintain the player's willingness to play for a long time without getting bored. Further, since a plurality of screen games are executed in parallel, it is possible to give an impression that the probability of winning is high, and to sufficiently arouse the player's expectation of winning. In addition, if the magnitude of the special value is changed according to how many of the screen games started at the same time the hit appears, it is possible to further excite the player's expectation for obtaining profits. it can.

The screen game execution means (110) starts execution of any one of a plurality of screen games which are not being executed at that time each time the starting condition is satisfied. Alternatively, each time the start condition is satisfied, one of a plurality of screen games is selected in a predetermined order and the execution thereof is started. As a result, a plurality of screen games are sequentially started at different timings on the screen, and as a result, their execution results sequentially appear at slightly different timings, and the sense of expectation of winning is shortened at short time intervals. It can wake up frequently and keep the player thrilled and excited.

Further, the starting conditions may be individually set for each screen game, and may be established at mutually independent timings. For example, an individual start winning port (60) is provided on the game board surface (11) for each screen game, and is associated with the starting winning port (60) based on winning of a ball in the starting winning port (60). The start condition of the screen game being set is satisfied. This adds an element to the starting prize hole (60) to launch the ball to the game,
The game content will be more varied.

In the setting of the probability of appearance of a hit for each screen game, the probability of appearance of a hit can be set in various modes such as making the appearance probability of a win different for each screen game or unifying them. The display area (21
(0, 220, 230), if a different type of screen game is executed, it becomes even more difficult to get bored.

In addition, a special value to be given to a player when a hit appears is provided by repeatedly opening and closing a large variable winning opening (80) provided on the game board surface (11) up to a predetermined number of times. Is also good. It should be noted that the type of special value given to the player may be different for each screen game. For example, a plurality of types, such as a type that opens and closes a large variable winning opening (80), a type that opens a large number of small variable winning openings (80) called so-called tulips, and a type that performs both of them, as special values. To change the type of special value to be provided for each screen game.

[0019]

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

At a substantially central portion of the game board 11, variable display means 200 capable of arbitrarily changing display contents on a screen is arranged. Here, a color liquid crystal display is used as the variable display means 200. The variable display means 2
00 may be a CRT display, a TFT display, or the like.

The display area of the variable display means 200 is divided into three display areas: a first display area 210, a second display area 220, and a third display area 230, in which different screen games are developed. It is displayed. The first display area 210 is a square area that occupies about four-ninths of the screen of the variable display means 200 and is arranged near the upper left of the screen of the variable display means 200.
The first display area 210 further includes three columns 3 in the display area.
It is used in a matrix of rows.

On the first display area 210, the pattern is assumed to be a slot machine in which symbols are scrolled from top to bottom for each column of the matrix, and then arbitrary numerical symbols and the like are stopped and displayed in the respective areas 211 to 219. The first game is developed. In the first game, a win appears when the same numeral pattern is aligned on either the horizontal or diagonal line of the matrix.

The second display area 220 includes the variable display means 20
0 is a vertically long rectangular area occupying about 2/9 of the area of the screen 0, and is arranged to the right of the first display area 210. The second display area 220 further divides the display area into three areas 221 to 223, which are upper, middle, and lower.
In each area, one fruit pattern such as a strawberry or a cherry can be displayed.

In each of the regions 221 to 223, the fruit pattern is displayed so as to flow from the right side to the left side for a predetermined period, and thereafter, any one fruit pattern is stopped and displayed in each of the regions 221 to 223 sequentially. Is expanded and displayed.

The third display area 230 includes the variable display means 20
This area is a horizontally long rectangle occupying about three-ninths of the screen of the screen 0, and is disposed below the first display area 210 and the second display area 220. Third display area 230
Are further divided into three rows of an upper area, a middle area, and a lower area. On the third display area 230, a picture of a number of numbered fish swimming from the right end to the left end of each row is displayed, and the movement of the fish gradually slows down. A third game, in which a state surrounded by a frame appears and ends, is developed and displayed.

Below the variable display means 200, a reserved ball display section 50 is arranged, and below the reserved ball display section 50, a starting winning port 60 is provided. Starting winning opening 60
Is a winning opening for securing the execution right of the symbol matching game developed on the variable display means 200. The starting winning port 60 includes a movable piece 61 that opens and closes to switch the winning port between a state in which the ball has a high winning probability and a state in which the ball has a low winning probability.

The 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 200. (Number of holds). The number of reservations is limited to four, and the execution right is discarded for more than four. The reserved ball display unit 50 has four lamps, and displays the current reserved number based on the number of the lamps.

Below the starting 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 is opened for a certain period (for example, 29 seconds) when a hit appears in the symbol matching game developed on the variable display means 200, and then the movable plate 81 is moved for a short time (
The opening / closing operation of closing (about a second) is repeated up to a predetermined number of times.

The movable plate 81, when a predetermined allowable upper limit number (here, 10 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 programs stored in the ROM.
The functions of the hold management unit 120, the random number lottery unit 130, and the special value assignment control unit 140 are realized.

Of these, the hold management means 120 performs the first game and the second game based on the fact that the ball has won the starting winning port 60.
It is a part that fulfills the function of securing and suspending the execution right of each screen game of the game and the third game up to a predetermined number of times. When the execution right is secured, the random number lottery unit 130
For each of the game and the third game, this is a portion for executing a random number lottery for determining the execution result of the screen game.

One random number generator (not shown) that generates an arbitrary number from 1 to a predetermined number (here, 1024) at a very short time interval (here, every 1/200 second) And a winning numerical value registration table (not shown) in which a winning numerical value is registered. The winning numerical value registration table is prepared separately for the first game, for the second game, and for the third game.

When the ball has won the starting winning opening 60, the random number generated by the random number generator is read, and it is determined whether the random number has been registered in each winning numerical value registration table. The execution result of the screen game for each of the second game and the third game is determined. That is, if the random number value read from the random number generator is registered in the winning numerical value registration table, it is determined to be a hit. The winning probability in each screen game can be arbitrarily set and changed depending on how many numbers are registered in the winning number registration tables for the first game, the second game, and the third game.

Note that a dedicated random number generator is provided for each of the first game, the second game, and the third game, and random numbers that determine the execution results of the first to third games are randomly selected and the corresponding winning numerical values are determined. You may be comprised so that it may determine whether it is a hit or not with reference to a registration table.

The screen game execution means 110 includes a first game execution unit 111, a second game execution unit 112, and a third game execution unit 11.
3 is provided. The screen game execution unit 110 displays a screen on each of the first game execution unit 111, the second game execution unit 112, and the third game execution unit 113 based on the execution right of the screen game secured and held by the hold management unit 120. It has a function of issuing a game execution instruction and activating each screen game. The first game execution unit 111 includes a first display area 21
This is the part where the first game is executed on 0. The second game execution unit 112 is a part for executing the second game on the second display area 220, and the third game execution unit 113 is configured to execute the third game on the third display area 2
It is a part that performs a function of executing a third game on the game device 30.

The special value giving control means 140 performs various controls for giving a special value when a hit occurs in any of the first game to the third game. The special value giving control means 140 has an opening / closing control section 141 for controlling opening / closing of the movable plate 81 of the variable winning opening 80,
The variable winning opening 80 is repeatedly opened and closed a plurality of times to form a state where the ball can easily win, thereby giving a special value.

Further, a function is provided for changing the number of times the variable winning opening 80 is opened and closed according to how many hits appear in the first to third games. Actually, each time one ball wins the variable winning opening 80, the prize ball payout means 90
As a result, 10 balls are paid out to the front plate 19, so that the special value is given to the player as a prize ball.

Next, the operation will be described. First, an operation when the execution right of the screen game is secured will be described. When a ball wins in the start winning opening 60 (step S301; Y), the hold management unit 120 determines whether or not the number of holds at the present time has reached the upper limit of four (step S302). If the number of reservations has already reached the upper limit (step S
302; Y), the right to execute the screen game is not secured based on this winning. On the other hand, when the number of reservations has not reached the upper limit (step S302; N), the number of reservations at the present time is “1”.
Is added (step S303).

Further, the number of lights of the reserved ball display section 50 is increased by one (step S304), and the right to execute the screen game is secured (reserved). In addition, a random number lottery for determining an execution result of the first game, the second game, and the third game performed based on the secured execution right is performed (step S305), and the first game corresponds to the third game. With reference to the winning numerical value registration table, the execution results of the first game, the second game, and the third game performed based on the current execution right are obtained (step S30).
6), and save these in a memory (step S30)
7).

FIG. 4 shows a flow of executing each of the first to third screen games based on the reserved execution right. FIG. 5 is an example of transition of display contents when the first game, the second game, and the third game are executed, and shows a case where a hit has occurred in all screen games. If the hold number is not 0 (the start condition is satisfied), the screen game execution means 110 (step S401;
Y), the reserved number is subtracted by “1” and the reserved ball display section 50
Is reduced by one (step S402), and the lottery results stored in the memory, that is, information indicating the execution results of the first game, the second game, and the third game to be executed this time,
Is read (step S403).

Then, an instruction to start a screen game and information indicating the execution result are simultaneously sent to the first game execution section 111, the second game execution section 112, and the third game execution section 113,
Each screen game of the first game, the second game, and the third game is started simultaneously (step S404). FIG. 5A shows a display state immediately after the first game, the second game, and the third game are simultaneously started. On the first display area 210, numerical symbols are scrolled from top to bottom in units of each column of the areas 211 to 219 divided into a matrix of three rows and three columns.

Each area 221 to 22 of the second display area 220
In FIG. 3, a fruit pattern such as a strawberry or a cherry is variably displayed so as to flow from right to left. Further, on the third display area 230, a state in which many numbered fish patterns swim from right to left in each row of the third display area 230 is displayed. In the figure, an arrow in the first display area 210 indicates a state in which the numeric symbols are scrolled, an arrow in the second display area 220 indicates a state in which the fruit pattern is displayed in a variable manner, and an arrow in the third display area 230. Indicates the direction and speed at which the fish pattern swims.

First, among the first game, the second game, and the third game started simultaneously, the execution result of the first game is stopped and displayed (step S405). In FIG. 5B, the scroll operation of the leftmost column and the rightmost column of the matrix of the first display area 210 is stopped, and the numeral symbol “7” is aligned in the upper left area 211 and the lower right area 219.
On the line descending to the right passing through 1, 215, and 219, a reach state in which one more appropriate symbol is achieved has appeared.

At this time, in the second display area 220, the fruit picture is stopped and displayed only in the lowermost area 223 of the three areas 221 to 223, and in the remaining area, the symbol is still displayed in a fluctuating manner. I have. In the third display area 230, fish are swimming at a relatively high speed in each of the upper, middle, and lower rows. In other words, the first game progresses most,
The progress of the screen game is different in the order of the second game and finally the third game. In the state of FIG. 5B, the player pays attention to the first game in which the reach state has appeared.

In FIG. 5C, the numeral symbols are stopped and displayed in all the areas on the first display area 210, and "777" is aligned on the lower right line, and a winning state appears. Note that, in FIG. 5, the display of numeric symbols other than the numeric symbols constituting the winning is omitted. At this time, the second display area 22
In the area 222 and the area 223 of 0, the picture of the cherry is stopped and displayed, and the reach state appears. In the third display area 230, the swimming speed of the fish is slightly reduced.
After the execution result on the first display area 210 is determined as described above, the progress of the game is controlled so that the player may be interested in the second game developed on the second display area 220.

After that, the execution result of the second game is stopped and displayed (step S406). FIG. 5D shows a display state immediately after the execution result of the second game is determined. On the second display area 220, a second winning state is formed by aligning three cherries. Third display area 2
In 30, the swimming speed of the fish is reduced, and the fish 501 and 502, which are numbered “7”, appear almost vertically in the right end, forming a reach state.

At this point, the player's attention concentrates on the development of the third game, and the execution result of the third game is stopped and displayed (step S407). In FIG. 5e, at the position slightly to the left in the third display area 230, three fish pictures numbered "7" are vertically stopped and displayed in a row, and a third hit state is formed. Note that these three fish are surrounded by a frame 503 so that a player can easily recognize that the fish “7” are arranged vertically.

When the first game, the second game, and the third game are all successful (step S408; Y), a special value of opening and closing the variable winning opening 80 24 times is given to the player (step S408). Step S409). On the other hand, if any two screen games are hit (step S410;
Y), a special value of opening the variable winning opening 80 16 times is given to the player (step S411). Also one
If you win only one screen game (step S
412; Y), the variable winning opening 80 is opened and closed only eight times (step S413). If you don't get any hits,
The screen game based on the current execution right is ended without opening and closing the variable winning opening 80.

As described above, since a plurality of screen games proceed in parallel on one screen, it is hard to get bored and the player's willingness to play is maintained longer than when only one screen game is executed alone. be able to. In addition, since a plurality of screen games are executed in parallel, it is possible to give the player an impression with a high appearance probability of the hit, and to sufficiently arouse the player's expectation of the hit.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, all of the first game, the second game, and the third game are started simultaneously based on the establishment of one start condition. However, in the second embodiment, one start condition is set. Only one screen game is activated based on the establishment of.

FIG. 6 shows a flow when the gaming machine according to the second embodiment activates a screen game based on the reserved execution right. When the starting condition is satisfied (Step S601; Y), the number of holdings is decremented by one and one of the holding ball display units 50 is turned off (Step S602). Select from one game, second game, and third game (step S
603). Note that the start condition is satisfied when the number of holds is not 0 and any one of the screen games is not being executed.
That is, as shown in FIG. 7A, the first game is being executed on the first display area 210, the second game is being executed on the second display area 220, and the first game is being executed on the third display area 230. 3
When the game is being executed, the starting condition is not satisfied.

The screen game to be started this time is selected from those which are not currently being executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 7B, when only one screen game is non-executing, such as when only the first game is not being executed, the non-executing screen game is selected as being activated this time. When the two screen games are not being executed, one of them is selected. In the example of FIG. 7C, since the first game and the second game are not being executed, either one of them is selected as the activation target. As shown in FIG. 7D, when all three screen games are not being executed, any one of the three screen games is selected as an activation target.

Here, when two or more screen games are non-executable, priority is given to those having the oldest game ending time, that is, those having the longest non-executing time. Is selected.

For the screen game to be activated selected in this way, a random number lottery for determining the current execution result is executed, and the execution result is determined with reference to the corresponding winning numerical value registration table (step S604). For example, the first
When a game is selected, a random number lottery is performed, and the random number value is referred to a winning numerical value registration table for the first game to determine whether or not to make a hit appear. Thereafter, the screen game which is the target of the previous activation is activated (step S60).
5) The process returns to the determination as to whether or not the starting condition is satisfied (step S601).

Thus, every time the starting condition is satisfied,
Since execution of any one of the plurality of screen games that is not being executed at that time is started, the plurality of screen games are sequentially started at different timings on the screen. As a result, the execution results of each screen game come to appear sequentially at slightly different timings, frequently evoking a sense of expectation of hitting the player at short time intervals, and maintaining a state of increased thrill and excitement. be able to.

In the embodiment described above, the starting conditions of the three screen games are common, that is, the starting conditions are established based on the winning of the ball to the same starting winning opening. However, the first game and the second game are performed. A separate start winning opening is provided for each screen game of the third game, and based on the winning of a ball in the starting winning opening, the starting condition of the screen game associated with the starting winning opening is established. May be configured. If the start winning opening is separately set for each screen game in this way, an element of aiming at the starting winning opening to launch a ball is added to the game, and the game content is further varied.

In the first embodiment, the progress speeds of the first to third games are different so that the execution results appear in order from the first game. However, two or more screen games or all The execution result of the screen game may be stopped and displayed almost simultaneously.

In the second embodiment, the screen game to be activated is preferentially selected from non-executing screen games from those having a long non-execution period. May be selected. For example, priority is given to the one with the shortest time required for execution. In addition, the screen game to be started next may be selected according to a fixed selection order such as the first game, the second game, and the third game.

In the embodiment, when the size of the special value to be given to the player is changed according to the number of hits, the number of times of opening and closing the variable winning opening 80 is increased or decreased. The magnitude of the special value may be changed by increasing or decreasing the number of prize balls paid out for winning one ball to 80. Further, the type of special value given to the player may be different for each screen game. For example, when a hit is made in the first game, a variable winning opening is opened and closed, and when a hit is made in the second game, a large number of small so-called tulips are arranged on the game board. For example, a variable winning opening is opened.

Further, in the embodiment, a winning numerical value registration table is provided for each screen game, and by changing the number of winning numerical values to be registered in the table, an appearance probability per hit can be set for each screen game. A separate method may be used. For example, the winning probability may be changed by expanding or narrowing the range in which the random value can be taken. In addition, the appearance probability of a hit may be different for each screen game, or may be unified.

In addition, in the embodiment, different types of screen games are executed for each of the divided display areas. However, the same type of screen games may be developed in some or all of them.

[0067]

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, since a plurality of screen games proceed in parallel on one screen, the player is less likely to get bored than when only one screen game is played alone. Can maintain a long willingness to play. Further, since a plurality of screen games are executed in parallel, it is possible to give an impression that the probability of winning is high, and sufficiently arouse the player's expectation of winning. Further, when a different type of screen game is executed for each display area, it becomes even more difficult to get bored.

Also, in the case of selecting and starting one of screen games that are not being executed at that time every time the start condition is satisfied, each screen game is sequentially started at different timing, and as a result, Since the execution results appear sequentially at slightly different timings, the player's expectation of hitting the player is frequently evoked at short time intervals, so that the player's thrill and excitement can be maintained. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

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

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing processing when the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention secures the right to execute a screen game.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a process when the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention simultaneously activates and executes a plurality of screen games based on a reserved execution right.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of transition of a display state when the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention executes a screen game.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a process when the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention activates one screen game based on a reserved execution right.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing various examples of display states at the time when the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention selects a screen game to be started next.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Game machine 11 ... Game board surface 50 ... Reserved ball display part 60 ... Start winning prize opening 80 ... Variable winning opening 100 ... Control part 110 ... Screen game execution means 111 ... First game execution part 112 ... Second game execution part 113 ... Third game execution unit 120: Hold management unit 130: Random number lottery unit 140: Special value assignment control unit 200: Variable display unit 210: First display area 220: Second display area 230: Third display area

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A screen game that is a win when a predetermined special prize display state is formed is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, and the execution result is a special value advantageous to the player when the win is the win. In the gaming machine to be provided, the display device includes variable display means capable of changing display contents on a screen, and screen game execution means for executing the screen game on the screen of the variable display means. It takes a predetermined time from to the end, the screen game execution means, the screen of the variable display means is divided into at least three or more display areas, separate screen games for each display area in parallel A gaming machine for executing any one of screen games which are not being executed at that time each time the starting condition is satisfied. 2. A screen game, which is a win when a predetermined prize display state is formed, is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, and the execution result is a special value advantageous to the player when the win is the win. In the gaming machine to be provided, the display device includes variable display means capable of changing display contents on a screen, and screen game execution means for executing the screen game on the screen of the variable display means. It takes a predetermined time from to the end, the screen game execution means, the screen of the variable display means is divided into at least three or more display areas, separate screen games for each display area in parallel A gaming machine for executing, each time the starting condition is satisfied, selecting one of the separate screen games in a predetermined order and starting execution thereof. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the starting condition is satisfied based on a ball hit on a gaming board surface having won a specific starting winning opening. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the probability of occurrence of the hit is set for each screen game. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the type of the screen game is different for each of the display areas. 6. 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. The gaming machine according to 2, 3, 4 or 5. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the type of the special value is different for each screen game.