JP2001017680A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve a player's interest in a pattern matching game by providing a first display area and a second display area to display a first pattern and a second pattern related with each other. SOLUTION: Opportunities for pattern matching of first patterns Z1 and second patterns Z2 concerning a ready state are given twice by giving a prescribed value when a prescribed number of the first patterns Z1 constituting a ready state to be displayed on the effective line L of a first display area 401 and concerning a specific pattern and the second patterns Z2 already displayed in a second display area 402 or the second patterns Z2 to be nearly displayed match with each other at the specific pattern.

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 a game ball wins in the start winning prize port on the game board surface, various patterns are scrolled on the liquid crystal screen, or various patterns are continuously changed by rotating the rotating drum, and after the change, each pattern is changed to “777”. When a special prize state aligned with a specific symbol is displayed, a jackpot (predetermined value) is generated, and a benefit that the large winning opening repeatedly opens and closes is provided 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 the pattern is a single process, and the player gets tired of the pattern matching game.

On the other hand, there is a symbol matching game disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-201462. That is, when the number of stored memories of the game is 1 or less, the symbol change is performed twice for one start winning, a random number is extracted, and a symbol matching game is performed according to the extracted random number. A
Is executed, and a case where a game B imitating a slot machine game is executed occurs.
Then, by operating the character symbol, the "win" or "ska" is displayed on the slot machine symbol, so that the content of the game is changed drastically, and the player gets tired of the game. This is to prevent it.

However, in such a symbol matching game, a game B imitating a slot machine game is
Since the game proceeds separately from the game A, which is a symbol matching game, the "hit" or "ska" displayed on the slot machine symbol in the game B is mutually related to the symbol displayed in the game A. Therefore, there is a problem that it is not possible to enhance the game performance with each other, and it is not possible to enhance the interest of the player in the symbol matching game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and has a first display area and a second display area, and a primary symbol and a secondary symbol which are related to each other. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can display a symbol and increase the interest of the player in the symbol 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)
And a predetermined value is given when a specific symbol is displayed on the display screen (40) in the symbol matching game, and a display processing unit (32) and a game processing unit (31) The display screen (40) includes a first display area (401) and
It has a second display area (402), and the display processing unit (32) displays a primary symbol (Z1) including a specific symbol in the first display area (401) for each symbol matching game. And a symbol display means (321) for displaying a secondary symbol (Z2) including a specific symbol in the second display area (402), wherein the game processing section (31) includes the symbol (Z1).
A gaming machine comprising: an assigning means (311) for assigning a predetermined value when the secondary symbol (Z2) is aligned with a specific symbol.

[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. In a gaming machine having a display processing unit (32) and a game processing unit (31), the display screen (40) has a first display area (40).
1) and a second display area (402), and the display processing unit (32) includes a primary symbol (Z) including a specific symbol in the first display area (401) for each symbol matching game.
1) is displayed, and when a reach state in which a predetermined number of primary symbols (Z1) are aligned with a specific symbol is displayed, a specific symbol is displayed in the second display area (402). Pertaining 2
When the next symbol (Z2) is displayed, the secondary symbol (Z2) related to the specific symbol is displayed in the second display area (402).
When the secondary symbol (Z2) related to the specific symbol is not displayed in the second display area (402), the secondary symbol (Z2) including the specific symbol in the second display area (402) is displayed. ) Is newly displayed, and the game processing unit (31) is configured such that the primary symbol (Z1) and the secondary symbol (Z2) related to the reach state are specific symbols. In the case where they are aligned, a means for giving a predetermined value (31
A gaming machine characterized by having 1).

[3] A symbol matching game is performed on the display screen (40) provided on the game board surface (11), and specific symbols are displayed on the effective line (L) of the display screen (40) in the symbol matching game. The gaming machine is configured to provide a predetermined value when the game is played, and includes a display processing unit (32) and a gaming processing unit (3).
In the display device having 1), the display screen (40) includes:
A first display area (401) and a second display area (40) in which a plurality of display units are arranged in a matrix of vertical and horizontal directions.
The display processing unit (32) displays a primary symbol (Z1) including a specific symbol in the first display area (401) for each symbol matching game, and displays the symbol in a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal direction. A plurality of primary symbols (Z
When the reach state in which the predetermined number of 1) is aligned with the specific symbol is displayed, the second display area (402) displays the 2nd related to the specific symbol.
When the next symbol (Z2) is displayed, the secondary symbol (Z2) related to the specific symbol is displayed in the second display area (402).
When the secondary symbol (Z2) related to the specific symbol is not displayed in the second display area (402), the secondary symbol (Z2) including the specific symbol in the second display area (402) is displayed. ) Is newly displayed, and the game processing unit (31) is configured such that the primary symbol (Z1) and the secondary symbol (Z2) related to the reach state are specific symbols. In the case where they are aligned, a means for giving a predetermined value (31
A gaming machine characterized by having 1).

[4] In the symbol matching game, the display processing unit (32) determines whether the primary symbol (Z1) or the primary symbol (Z1) related to the reach state and the secondary symbol (Z2) are in the game. [1], [2] or [2] characterized by having a symbol display means (321) for continuously displaying the secondary symbol (Z2) even in the next symbol matching game when the specific symbol is not aligned. A gaming machine according to [3].

[5] In the symbol matching game, the display processing section (32) performs three 1's on the activated line (L).
When two or more of the next symbols (Z1) are not aligned with a specific symbol, or when two or more of the predetermined multiple primary symbols (Z1) are not aligned with a specific symbol, It has a symbol display means (321) for displaying the secondary symbol (Z2) in the second display area (402) and continuously displaying the secondary symbol (Z2) in the next symbol matching game. The gaming machine according to [2] or [3].

[6] The display processing section (32) performs the above-mentioned processing when the giving means (311) gives a predetermined value.
The gaming machine according to [1], [2] or [3], further comprising a symbol display means (321) for continuously displaying the next symbol (Z2) in the next symbol matching game.

[7] The game according to [1], [2] or [3], wherein the second display area (402) is a display section in the slot machine symbol (SZ). Machine.

Next, the operation of the invention described in each of the above items will be described. According to one configuration of the present invention, a first display area (401) for displaying a primary symbol (Z1),
The second display area (40) for displaying the secondary symbol (Z2)
2). Two or more secondary symbols (Z2) may be displayed in the second display area (402).

For example, one or more primary symbols (Z1) are displayed in the first display area (401), and one or more secondary symbols (Z2) are displayed in the second display area (402). . For example, one primary symbol (Z1) is displayed in the first display area (401), two secondary symbols (Z2) are displayed in the second display area (402), and the primary symbol (Z1) is displayed. A predetermined value may be given when three of the secondary symbols (Z2) are arranged in a specific symbol.

The number of display modes in which specific symbols are aligned increases, and at first glance, it is felt that the possibility of giving a predetermined value increases,
It is possible to expand a player's expectation for giving a predetermined value.

According to another configuration of the present invention, the reach state is not always displayed on the active line (L) in the first display area (401). The reach state may be generated when, for example, two primary symbols (Z1) displayed in the first display area (401) are aligned with a specific symbol. In this case, if the secondary symbol (Z2) already displayed in the second display area (402) or one of the secondary symbols (Z2) newly displayed is a specific symbol, the specific symbol is displayed. A predetermined value is provided for all three pieces.

The same symbol as the secondary symbol (Z2) already displayed in the second display area (402) is the primary symbol (Z
The player expects to be displayed in the first display area (401) as 1), and when the primary symbol (Z1) is not the same specific symbol as the secondary symbol (Z2), the player By switching feelings, it is expected that the primary symbol (Z1) and the secondary symbol (Z2) newly displayed in the second display area (402) are aligned with the same specific symbol, and the player's Expectation for the predetermined value is continued.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, a predetermined number of primary symbols (Z1) related to a specific symbol, which constitute a reach state displayed on the activated line (L), are already displayed. Secondary symbol (Z2) or newly displayed 2
When the next symbol (Z2) is aligned with a specific symbol, a predetermined value is given.

That is, in the symbol matching game, the first symbol (Z) including the specific symbol in the first display area (401).
1) is displayed. At this time, the second display area (402)
Is a secondary symbol (Z
2) is displayed.

Effective line (L) in vertical and horizontal or diagonal directions
When the reach state in which the predetermined number of the predetermined plurality of primary symbols (Z1) are aligned with the specific symbol is displayed, and the secondary symbol (Z2) continuously displayed is the specific symbol, The secondary symbol (Z2) displayed continuously and the primary symbol (Z1) are aligned with a specific symbol, and a predetermined value is given.

On the other hand, if the continuously displayed secondary symbol (Z2) is not a specific symbol, the second display area (40) is displayed.
When the secondary symbol (Z2) is newly displayed in 2) and the newly displayed secondary symbol (Z2) and the primary symbol (Z1) are aligned with a specific symbol, the assigning means (311) sets the predetermined value. Is given.

That is, the primary symbol (Z
The opportunity of matching the symbol (1) with the secondary symbol (Z2) is given twice, and it is felt that the possibility of giving the predetermined value increases, and the player's expectation for giving the predetermined value increases.

Further, if a plurality of activated lines (L) are set so that a reach state can be displayed on each activated line (L), the player's expectation to give a predetermined value is further increased.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, for example, when the primary symbol (Z1) and the secondary symbol (Z2) related to the reach state are not aligned with a specific symbol, the secondary symbol (Z
2) is displayed continuously in the next symbol matching game.

That is, the primary symbol (Z1) related to the reach state, for example, in the first display area (401) and the secondary symbol (Z2) already displayed in the second display area (402) are both specific symbols. In the case where the predetermined value is not given without being aligned, a second symbol (Z) is newly added to the second display area (402).
2) is displayed. This newly displayed secondary symbol (Z
2) also does not match the primary symbol (Z1) with the specific symbol, and if the predetermined value is not given, the newly displayed 2
The next symbol (Z2) is continuously displayed in the next symbol matching game.

Thus, the secondary symbol (Z2) is compared with the primary symbol (Z1) in the symbol matching game in which it is newly displayed and in the next symbol matching game, and the probability of giving a predetermined value is increased. At first glance it gets higher.

Furthermore, according to another configuration of the present invention, the first
In the case where the reach state is not displayed in the display area (401), that is, in the so-called losing state, 2 is displayed in the second display area (402).
The next symbol (Z2) is newly displayed, and the newly displayed secondary symbol (Z2) is continuously displayed in the next symbol matching game.

When the lost state is displayed in the first display area (401), the secondary symbol (Z2) is newly displayed in the second display area (402) without terminating the symbol matching game. Thereby, the player can display that the same specific symbol as the newly displayed secondary symbol (Z2) is displayed as the primary symbol (Z1) in the first display area (401) in the next symbol matching game. When the player comes to expect and a new secondary symbol (Z2) is displayed, the player can change his mind.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, when a predetermined value is given, the secondary symbol (Z2) related to the given value is continuously displayed in the next symbol matching game. .

As a result, the same specific symbol as the secondary symbol (Z2) related to the predetermined value addition is continuously displayed in the first display area (401) as the primary symbol (Z1) in the next symbol matching game. Players expect to be done.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the secondary display area is a display section in a slot machine symbol (SZ). That is, for example, the operation lever symbol (RZ) of the slot machine symbol (SZ) is operated, the slot machine symbol (SZ) is activated, and the secondary symbol (Z2) is scroll-displayed on the display portion of the slot machine symbol (SZ). Then, the display is stopped and the secondary symbol (Z2) is determined.

The second display area (402) is made to be significantly different from the first display area (401), and the second display area (402) itself is assumed to be playable. It is possible to prevent getting tired of the symbol matching game.

[0035]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2 and FIG. 4, a gaming machine 10 which is a pachinko machine according to the present embodiment is provided with a start winning port 12 which is a chucker on a gaming board surface 11 thereof.

At the approximate center of the game board surface 11, the display screen 4
0 is provided. The display screen 40 is a liquid crystal display section (liquid crystal panel), and is configured by a TFT type liquid crystal or a DSTN type liquid crystal. The display screen 40 has a first display area 401 and a second display area 402.

The first display area 401 is formed by arranging three display units in the vertical and horizontal directions in a matrix. The first display area 401 has a total of eight effective lines L extending in the vertical, horizontal, or oblique directions. Three display units are arranged on each active line L. Each display unit of the first display area 401 is one for each symbol matching game.
The next symbol Z1 (numbers from 0 to 9) is variably displayed (scroll display), and then the display is stopped and fixed.

The second display area 402 is a display section in the slot machine symbol SZ. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a character symbol CZ appears and the operating lever symbol RZ of the slot machine symbol SZ is operated. The secondary symbol Z2 (numerical value) is variably displayed (scroll display) on the display section in the symbol SZ, and then the display is stopped and fixed.

When a winning prize ball is won in the starting winning opening 12, a random number generating unit 33 described later generates (extracts) a random number. If the symbol matching game is not in progress, the first display unit 40 of the display screen 40 is displayed.
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.

A photoelectric sensor (or proximity switch) is provided to detect a winning in the starting winning port 12. The start of the symbol matching game is performed on the condition that there is a winning ball that wins the starting winning opening 12 or the existence of the reserved ball.

When there is a winning ball or a holding ball, a symbol matching game proceeds according to the random number generated by the random number generation unit 33. The random number generation unit 33 generates each random number of a special random number, a reach random number, and a loss random number. Based on a symbol random number table related to each random number, a first symbol random number generator 34 and a second symbol random number generator 35 described later generate symbol random numbers.

The primary symbol Z1 is displayed in each display unit of the first display area 401 based on the symbol random number generated by the first symbol random number generator 34, and based on the symbol random number generated by the second symbol random number generator 35. , The secondary symbol Z2 is displayed in the second display area 402.
Is displayed. In the second display area 402, the secondary symbol Z2 finally displayed in the previous symbol matching game is continuously displayed in the next symbol matching game.

When the random number generation unit 33 generates a special random number,
As shown in FIG. 4D, at least one of the active lines L
On one line, the reach state is such that the primary symbol Z1 related to the specific symbol is displayed as "44" in two of the three display units, and at this time, the primary symbol Z1 is already displayed in the second display area 402. The secondary symbol Z2 is a specific symbol, and two primary symbols Z1 and one secondary symbol Z2 are “44”.
4 ". On the other hand, at this time, the second display area 402
, A secondary symbol Z2 newly displayed may be a specific symbol. Further, in the second display area 402, “4” of the secondary symbol Z2 finally displayed is continuously displayed in the next symbol matching game.

When two primary symbols Z1 and one secondary symbol Z2 are aligned with a specific symbol, the first symbol random number generator 34 is used to match the primary symbol Z1 with the secondary symbol Z2. It is based on the generated symbol random numbers. On the other hand, the secondary design Z2
Is made to match the primary symbol Z1 based on the symbol random number generated by the second symbol random number generator 35.

When the random number generation unit 33 generates the reach random number, as shown in FIG. 4B, on at least one of the effective lines L, two of the three display units are associated with the specific symbol. The reach state is reached in which the primary symbol Z1 is displayed as "77". At this time, as shown in FIG. 4C, the secondary symbol Z2 newly displayed in the second display area 402 is “4” and does not become a specific symbol, and two primary symbols Z1 and One secondary symbol Z2 is not aligned like "774". On the other hand, at this time, the secondary symbol Z2 already displayed in the second display area 402 is not a specific symbol. Further, in the second display area 402, “4” of the secondary symbol Z2 finally displayed is continuously displayed in the next symbol matching game.

When the two primary symbols Z1 and one secondary symbol Z2 are not aligned with a specific symbol, the primary symbol Z1 is
The non-coincidence with the next symbol Z2 is based on the symbol random number generated by the first symbol random number generator 34. Secondary design Z2
Is made not to match the primary symbol Z1 based on the symbol random number generated by the second symbol random number generator 35.

When the random number generation unit 33 generates a lost random number, as shown in FIG. 5A, on any of the effective lines L, two of the three display units are associated with the specific symbol. The primary symbols Z1 are not aligned, and a loss state is displayed such as "314". At this time, “9” of the secondary symbol Z2 is simply newly displayed in the second display area 402. In addition, as shown in FIG.
In the second, “9” of the secondary symbol Z2 finally displayed is continuously displayed in the next symbol matching game.

In the present embodiment, the random number generation unit 33 generates a special random number, and the two primary symbols Z1 on the effective line L of the first display area 401 are both a specific symbol and one random symbol. When the secondary symbol Z2 becomes a specific symbol, the assigning means 311 of the game processing section 31 assigns a predetermined value, and a big hit occurs. On the other hand, when all three primary symbols Z1 become specific symbols on the activated line L of the first display area 401, a jackpot (predetermined value) is obtained regardless of whether the secondary symbol Z2 becomes a specific symbol. It may be generated.

A game ball launched 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 big hit (predetermined value) is generated in the symbol matching game played on the display screen 40, the movable plate 21 of the large winning opening is opened, and a big win (predetermined value) that is easy to win is provided.
Occurs. In the large winning opening, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 1
(6) When the prize is won, the movable plate 21 is configured to close. 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 counting of the number of times of opening and closing of the movable plate 21 is performed by the providing unit 311.

The control unit of the gaming machine includes a game processing unit 31, a display processing unit 32, a random number generation unit 33, and a first symbol random number generation unit 3.
4. Second symbol random number generator 35, ROM (read only memo)
ry) and a random access memory (RAM).

When there is a winning ball or a reserve ball in the starting winning opening 12, the random number generation unit 33 generates (extracts) a random number.
Then, the first symbol random number generator 34 and the second symbol random number generator 35 generate symbol random numbers based on the symbol random number table relating to the generated random numbers, and convert the symbol information relating to the symbol random numbers into display information and display it. The symbol display means 321 of the processing unit 32 sends the information to the display screen 40, and the display screen 40 displays the display information.

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

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

Next to the handle 15, when the game balls are filled on the upper plate 13, the game balls are flown and stored, and 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 storage ball (step S301: Y), the random number generation unit 33 generates a random number (step S302).

When the random number generation unit 33 generates a special random number (step S303: Y), the first symbol random number generation unit 34 generates a symbol random number based on a symbol random number table relating to the special random number, and if necessary, generates a symbol random number. (2) The symbol random number generator 35 generates symbol random numbers (step S304), and then the display screen 4
Each of the display units of the first display area 401 of 0 displays the primary symbol Z1 variably (scroll display), and eight effective lines of the first display area 401 of the display screen 40 as shown in FIG. Two primary symbols Z on at least one line of L
A reach state in which 1s are aligned as "44" is displayed, and a voice of "reach" is issued (step S30).
5).

Next, for example, as shown in FIG.
The secondary symbol Z2 already displayed in the second display area 402
Alternatively, the secondary symbol Z2 newly displayed in the second display area 402 is “4”, and two primary symbols Z1 and
A special prize state in which one secondary symbol Z2 is aligned like "444" (step S306), and a big hit (predetermined value) is generated (step S307). “4” of the secondary symbol Z2 is continuously displayed in the next symbol matching game.

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 (ten) 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 S309: 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 repeatedly 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 (return).

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), the first symbol random number generator 34 generates symbol random numbers based on a predetermined random number table, and if necessary, the second symbol random number generator 35 generates symbol random numbers (step S31).
3).

Next, as shown in FIG. 4B, two primary symbols Z1 are "77" on at least one of the eight effective lines L in the first display area 401 of the display screen 40.
Are displayed, and a voice of "reach" is issued (step S314). next,
Secondary symbol Z2 already displayed in second display area 402
Also, the newly displayed secondary symbol Z2 is other than “7”, and two primary symbols Z1 and one secondary symbol Z2
Are not aligned like “774”, and a loss state is displayed (step S315). “4” of the secondary symbol Z2 newly displayed in the second display area 402 is continuously displayed in the next symbol matching game (step S316).

When the above-mentioned secondary symbol Z2 to be newly displayed is displayed in the second display area 402, a character symbol CZ appears next to the slot machine symbol SZ as shown in FIG. 4B. The operation lever symbol RZ is operated. Thereby, the secondary symbol Z2 is variably displayed on the display portion of the slot machine symbol SZ as indicated by "↓" (scroll display).
And then confirmed. When the secondary symbol Z2 is determined, the character symbol CZ and the operation lever symbol RZ are both in a non-display state (see FIG. 4C).

On the other hand, when the reach random number is not generated (step S312: N), the first symbol random number generator 34 generates a symbol random number based on a predetermined random number table, and the second symbol random number generator 35 generates the symbol random number. A random number is generated (step S31
7) As shown in FIG. 5 (a), two or more primary symbols Z1 are not aligned as in [314] in any of the eight active lines L in the first display area 401 of the display screen 40. The state is displayed (step S318), and thereafter, “9” of the secondary symbol Z2 is newly displayed in the second display area 402, and as shown in FIG. 5B, “9” of the secondary symbol Z2. Is displayed continuously in the next symbol matching game (step S319).

In the above embodiment, the first display area 401 has the display units arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix in the vertical and horizontal directions. However, it is not always necessary to arrange the display units in the matrix. The display unit is a linear effective line L.
Although shown above, it may be arranged on a curved line or an annular line. Also, when the primary symbol Z1 is in the reach state where the primary symbol Z1 is aligned with a specific symbol such as “77” on at least one of the effective lines L in the first display area, the second symbol is displayed.
Special symbols (for example, symbols such as "☆") in the display area 402
When the secondary symbol Z2 is displayed, a jackpot (predetermined value) may be generated.

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.

[0069]

As described above, according to one configuration of the present invention, a predetermined number of primary symbols related to a specific symbol, which constitute a reach state displayed on an effective line of the first display area, In the case where the secondary symbol already displayed in the second display area or the secondary symbol newly displayed is aligned with a specific symbol, a predetermined value is given, so that the primary symbol related to the reach state is added. The opportunity to match the symbol with the secondary symbol is given twice, and it is felt that the possibility of giving the predetermined value is increased, and the expectation of the player for giving the predetermined value is increased.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, there are two display areas, that is, a first display area for displaying a primary symbol and a second display area for displaying a secondary symbol. In addition, the number of display modes in which specific symbols are aligned increases, and at a glance, it is felt that the possibility of giving the predetermined value is increased, and it is possible to expand the expectation of the player for giving the predetermined value.

According to another configuration of the present invention, in the first display area, the second display area already displayed in the second display area is used.
It is expected that the same symbol as the next symbol is displayed as the primary symbol in the first display area, and if the primary symbol is not the same as the secondary symbol, the player switches his / her mind and The next symbol and the secondary symbol newly displayed in the second display area are expected to be aligned with the same specific symbol, and the player's sense of expectation to give a predetermined value will continue.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the first
A predetermined number of primary symbols related to a specific symbol and a secondary symbol already displayed in the second display area or a newly displayed secondary symbol, which constitute a reach state displayed on the activated line of the display area. When a specific symbol is aligned with a specific symbol, a predetermined value is assigned, so that the primary symbol and the secondary symbol related to the reach state are assigned.
The opportunity to match the next symbol with the next symbol is given twice, and it is felt that the possibility of giving the predetermined value increases, and the player's expectation for giving the predetermined value increases.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, for example, when the primary symbol and the secondary symbol related to the reach state are not aligned with a specific symbol, the secondary symbol is also used in the next symbol matching game. Since the secondary symbol is continuously displayed, the secondary symbol is compared with the primary symbol in the symbol matching game in which it is newly displayed and in the next symbol matching game, and the probability of the predetermined value addition is apparent at a glance. And become higher.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the first
In the case where the reach state is not displayed in the display area, that is, in a so-called loss state, a secondary symbol is newly displayed in the second display area, and the newly displayed secondary symbol is continuously displayed in the next symbol matching game. Therefore, the player expects that the same specific symbol as the newly displayed secondary symbol will be displayed as the primary symbol in the first display area in the next symbol matching game, In addition, the display of the new secondary symbol also serves as a change of mood for the player.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, when a predetermined value is given, the secondary symbol related to the given value is continuously displayed in the next symbol matching game. In the symbol matching game, the player expects to be continuously displayed as the primary symbol in the first display area.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the second
Since the display area is a slot machine symbol display section, the second display area is made to have a significantly different appearance from the first display area, and the second display area itself is also provided with a game. This can prevent the player from getting tired of the symbol matching game.

[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 a view showing a display mode of a primary symbol and a secondary symbol on a display screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a display mode of a primary symbol and a secondary symbol on a display screen according to the embodiment of the present invention.

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 CZ: character design L: activated line SZ: slot machine design RZ: operation lever design Z1: primary design Z2: secondary design 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 ... Winning ball payout counter 27 ... Payout setting means 28 ... Calculating means 31 ... Game processing unit 32 ... Display processing unit 33 ... Random number generating unit 34 first symbol random number generation unit 35 second symbol random number generation unit 40 display screen 311 adding unit 321 symbol display unit 401 first display area 402 second display area

Claims (7)

[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 and a game processing unit, wherein the display screen has a first display region and a second display region, and the display processing unit comprises a first display region for each symbol matching game. And a symbol display means for displaying a primary symbol including the specific symbol in the second display area and displaying a secondary symbol including the specific symbol in the second display area. The game processing section includes the primary symbol and the secondary symbol. A game machine having an assigning means for assigning a predetermined value when and are arranged in a specific symbol. 2. A game machine in which 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. A display unit having a processing unit and a game processing unit, wherein the display screen has a first display region and a second display region, and the display processing unit comprises a first display region for each symbol matching game. The primary symbol including the specific symbol is displayed, and when a reach state in which a predetermined number of the primary symbols are aligned with the specific symbol is displayed, the specific symbol is displayed in the second display area. When the secondary symbol is displayed, the secondary symbol related to the specific symbol is continuously displayed in the second display area, and the secondary symbol related to the specific symbol is not displayed in the second display area. Includes a specific symbol in the second display area. Has a symbol display unit for newly displayed the following symbols, the game processing unit, a primary symbols relating to the reach state,
A gaming machine comprising an assigning means for assigning a predetermined value when the secondary symbol is aligned with a specific symbol. 3. A gaming machine in which 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 an effective line of the display screen in the symbol matching game. Wherein the display screen has a first display area and a second display area in which a plurality of display units are arranged in a vertical and horizontal matrix. The display processing unit displays a primary symbol including a specific symbol in the first display area for each symbol matching game, and determines a predetermined plurality of primary symbols on a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal effective line. When the reach state in which the individuals are aligned with the specific symbol is displayed, when the secondary symbol related to the specific symbol is displayed in the second display area, the second symbol related to the specific symbol is displayed in the second display area.
A symbol display unit for continuously displaying a next symbol and newly displaying a secondary symbol including the specific symbol in the second display area when the secondary symbol related to the specific symbol is not displayed in the second display area. The game processing unit has a primary symbol related to the reach state,
A gaming machine comprising an assigning means for assigning a predetermined value when the secondary symbol is aligned with a specific symbol. 4. In a symbol matching game, when the primary symbol or the primary symbol related to the reach state and the secondary symbol are not aligned with a specific symbol, the display processing unit may display the secondary symbol. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising symbol display means for continuously displaying the next symbol matching game. 5. In the symbol matching game, when two or more of the three primary symbols are not aligned with a specific symbol in the symbol matching game, or the predetermined plurality of primary symbols are used. When a predetermined number or more of the symbols are not aligned with a specific symbol, a secondary symbol is displayed in the second display area, and the secondary symbol is continuously displayed in the next symbol matching game. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, further comprising means. 6. The display processing unit according to claim 1, further comprising: a symbol display unit that continuously displays the secondary symbol in a next symbol matching game when the assigning unit assigns a predetermined value. Item 4. The gaming machine according to item 1, 2 or 3. 7. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the second display area is a display section in the slot machine design.
Or the gaming machine according to 3.