JP2001038011A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance a displaying effects and to prevent a game from being monotonous by changing specified patterns into movement patterns in shape to move them into a fault area when a ready-for-winning state is generated in a pattern aligning game and changing the game into the one where prize winning to a prize winning area is aimed. SOLUTION: The display screen 40 of a game board is made to be setting possible in first and second display parts 41 and 42 to execute the pattern aligning game in the first display part 41 (a) and a special value being advantageous for a game player is imparted when a prescribed number of specified patterns Z1 are aligned. In this case, when the ready-for-winning state is obtained by satisfying a prescribed condition in the pattern aligning game (b), the movement patterns including the specified patterns Z1, the fault area Z2 and the prize winning area Z3 are displayed in the second display part 42 (d). Then the movement patterns Z1 are displayed to be moved to the prize winning area Z3 or a part in the neighborhood of the area Z3 through the fault area Z2, and then, the special value is imparted when the movement patterns concerning the special patterns Z1 are displayed to win the prize in the prize winning area Z3.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a symbol matching game performed on a display screen provided on a game board, and when a predetermined number of specific symbols are aligned in the symbol matching game, a special value advantageous to a player is obtained. The present invention relates to a gaming machine to be provided.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional gaming machine, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-76534, a symbol is variably displayed on three variable indicators provided on a game board surface, and three variable indicators are provided. Except for one of the displays, numbers are displayed side by side on two other variable displays, such as "77",
When the reach state is established, a plurality of variable display change speeds of the variable display device excluding one are determined according to the type of the reach.

[0003]

However, in such a conventional gaming machine, in a reach game, a variable display changing speed of a symbol to be displayed on a variable display is changed to make the reach game rich in change. However, except for the variable display fluctuation speed of the symbol, the reach state and the loss state are almost the same, the game progresses in the same way, and there is no interest in the game at the stage before the special value is given, and the special value There is a problem that the player's expectation of giving is not increased.

The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional problem. When a reach state occurs in a stage prior to the provision of a special value, a reach game is performed.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing a player's expectation of giving special value.

[0005]

The gist of the present invention to achieve the above object lies in the inventions described in the following items. [1] Display screen (40) provided on game board (11)
The game is a game machine in which, when a predetermined number of specific symbols (Z1) are prepared in the symbol matching game, a special value which is advantageous to the player is given to the player.
2) and in the game processing section (31), the display screen (40) has a first display section (41) and a second display section (42), and the display processing section (3).
2) A reach state in which, except for one of the predetermined symbols, other symbols are displayed in a specific symbol (Z1) in the symbol matching game performed on the first display section (41). Occurs, a moving symbol including the specific symbol (Z1), an obstacle region (Z2) and a winning region (Z3) are displayed on the second display section (42), and the moving symbol is the obstacle region (Z2). And a symbol processing unit (321) for displaying the moving image to move toward the winning area (Z3) or the vicinity of the winning area (Z3) through the special symbol (Z3). A gaming machine comprising: a granting means (311) for granting the special value when a moving symbol according to Z1) is displayed so as to win in the winning area (Z3).

[2] A symbol matching game is performed on the display screen (40) provided on the game board surface (11), and when a predetermined number of specific symbols (Z1) are aligned in the symbol matching game, it is advantageous to the player. A gaming machine that provides a special special value and has a display processing unit (32) and a game processing unit (31), wherein the display screen (40) includes a first display unit (41), A second display section (42);
The display unit (41) is configured by arranging a predetermined number of first display units in a matrix in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and the display processing unit (32) is performed by the first display unit (41). In the symbol matching game, at least one of the predetermined lines (L) in the vertical, horizontal, or diagonal directions of the first display section (41).
In a case where a reach state in which the specific symbol (Z1) is displayed in the other first display units except for one of the predetermined first display units arranged on one line, the second display is performed. The moving symbol including the specific symbol (Z1) in the section (42), the obstacle area (Z2), and the winning area (Z3) below the obstacle area (Z2) are displayed, and the vicinity of the winning area (Z3) is displayed. A symbol pattern (Z1), and the moving symbol flows through the obstacle area (Z2) toward the prize area (Z3) or the vicinity of the prize area (Z3). Means (321), wherein the game processing section (31) gives the special value when the moving symbol related to the specific symbol (Z1) is displayed so as to win in the winning area (Z3). (311) Game machine to be.

[3] The display processing section (32) switches the display screen (40) from the first display section (41) to the second display section (42) when the reach state occurs. The gaming machine according to [1] or [2], further comprising a symbol processing means (321).

[4] When the reach state occurs, the display processing section (32) displays the non-winning area (Z4) near the winning area (Z3) and the reach state occurs. At this time, the specific symbol (Z1) displayed along with the first display section (41) is replaced with the non-winning area (Z
The gaming machine according to [1] or [2], further comprising a symbol processing means (321) for displaying the information in (4).

[5] The display processing unit (32), when the specific symbol (Z1) is aligned on each of two or more lines of the predetermined line (L) and the reach state occurs, respectively, The gaming machine according to [2], further comprising symbol processing means (321) for displaying a number of winning regions (Z3) corresponding to the number of the predetermined lines (L) in which the reach state has occurred.

[6] The moving symbol is a symbol simulating a pachinko ball, and the obstacle area (Z2) is an area in which a plurality of obstacle nail symbols for changing the moving direction of the moving symbol are arranged. The gaming machine according to [1] or [2], wherein

[7] The display processing unit (32) is a symbol processing means (3) for displaying a moving symbol including a probable variable symbol (Z6).
21), the game processing section (31) is provided with the special value when the moving symbol related to the probable variable symbol (Z6) is displayed so as to win in the winning area (Z3). The gaming machine according to [1] or [2], further comprising an application probability setting means (312) for changing the probability.

Next, the operation of the invention described in each of the above items will be described. In one configuration of the present invention, when the reach state occurs in the symbol matching game, the display screen (40)
The secondary game is performed above, and a special value is given when the moving symbol wins the prize area (Z3) in the secondary game.

The secondary game is started by displaying a moving symbol including a specific symbol (Z1), an obstacle region (Z2), and a winning region (Z3) on the display screen (40). Through the obstacle area (Z2), the winning area (Z
3) Alternatively, the movement proceeds by moving toward the vicinity of the winning area (Z3).

The movement of the moving symbol when passing through the obstacle area (Z2) is rich in change, and it is difficult to predict whether the moving symbol related to the specific symbol (Z1) will win the prize area (Z3). In this way, the secondary game differs greatly from the pattern matching game in its appearance and the way of playing is also significantly different, and the secondary game is mixed in the pattern matching game, Without being monotonous, the player will not get bored with the game.

According to another configuration of the present invention, when a reach state occurs in a symbol matching game, one or a plurality of moving symbols related to the specific symbol (Z1) are displayed on the display screen (40). , The obstacle area (Z2) and the winning area (Z3) corresponding to the number of moving symbols related to the specific symbol (Z1) are displayed.

For example, when one of the moving symbols related to the specific symbol (Z1) is displayed when the reach state occurs, one winning area (Z3) is displayed. When two moving symbols related to the specific symbol (Z1) are displayed, two winning regions (Z3) are displayed. In this case, for example, when two of the moving symbols related to the specific symbol (Z1) win different prize areas (Z3), the awarding means (311) assigns a special value to the specific symbol (Z1). )
When two of the moving symbols according to (1) win the same prize area (Z3), the giving means (311) does not give the special value.

In a game in which two or more of the moving symbols related to the specific symbol (Z1) aim to win each of the prize areas (Z3), the game is more varied and the game does not become monotonous.
Players will not get bored with the game.

More specifically, the symbol matching game played on the first display section (41) is a simple game aiming at aligning the specific symbol (Z1) until the reach state occurs, but the reach state is not changed. When the specific symbol (Z1) is generated, the specific symbol (Z1) changes into a moving symbol, moves in the obstacle region (Z2), changes to a game aiming for a prize in the prize region (Z3), and the state of the game greatly changes, The movement of the moving symbol can also be produced in a variety of changes, so that the game does not become monotonous and the player does not get bored.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the first
At least one of predetermined lines (L) in which a predetermined number of display units are arranged
When a reach state in which specific symbols (Z1) are displayed together on one line occurs, a so-called reach game is performed.

For example, when a specific design (Z1) is displayed in the first display unit along each of two or more predetermined lines (L) and a reach state occurs, the specific display displayed on each line is performed. The symbol (Z1) is displayed as a moving symbol on the second display section (42), and the moving symbol is displayed in the obstacle area (Z2).
The game is aimed at winning a prize in the lower prize area (Z3). Then, at least one of the moving symbols related to the specific symbol (Z1) has a predetermined prize area (Z3).
, A special value is given to the player, so that the player's expectation of giving the special value increases.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, when a reach state occurs in the symbol matching game, the symbol processing means (321) changes the display screen (40) from the first display section (41) to the second display section (41). The display is switched to the display section (42).

That is, since the game content is greatly different between the symbol matching game and the so-called reach game, the display screen (40) is displayed on the first display section (41) to the second display section (42).
When is switched, the appearance of the entire screen changes greatly, and the game does not become monotonous, so that the player does not get bored.

Further, the first display section (41) or the second display section (42) can be respectively spread over the entire display screen (40). In the first display section (41), the specific symbol (Z1) is displayed. The included symbols can be displayed in a large size to make them easier to see. In the second display section (42), moving symbols and the like are displayed in a larger size to make them easier to see, and, for example, by increasing the obstacle area (Z2), Area (Z
It is possible to direct the moving symbol passing through 2) to move with more variety.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the non-winning area (Z4) is displayed near the winning area (Z3), and the specific symbol (Z1) has already been won in the non-winning area (Z4). Is displayed as follows.

That is, when the reach state in which the specific symbols (Z1) are displayed together is generated, the winning area (Z3) is displayed.
And a specific symbol (Z1) displayed in the non-winning area (Z4) in the symbol matching game performed on the first display unit (41) in the non-winning area (Z4). indicate.

As a result, in the so-called reach game, the non-winning area (Z1) in which the specific symbol (Z1) has already been displayed.
If you win the moving symbol related to the specific symbol (Z1) in 4),
In the non-winning area (Z4), the specific symbol (Z
1) and the moving symbol related to the specific symbol (Z1) are displayed in an overlapping manner, and no special value is given. Thereby, the player can distinguish the winning area (Z3) and the non-winning area (Z4) depending on whether or not the specific symbol (Z1) is displayed, and the player has already displayed the non-winning area (Z4). Since the type of the moving symbol to be won according to the specific symbol (Z1) is also known, it is easy to play the game.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, when a reach state occurs in the symbol matching game, a number of prize areas (Z3) corresponding to the number of the predetermined lines (L) in which the reach state occurs. Is displayed.

For example, when a reach state occurs on each of two predetermined lines (L), in a so-called reach game, two winning areas (Z) are displayed on the second display section (42).
3) is displayed. If the two winning regions (Z3) aim at winning the moving symbol related to the same specific symbol (Z1), the moving symbol related to the specific symbol (Z1) is any of the two winning regions (Z3). If one of the prizes is won, a special value is given, so that two prize areas (Z3) are displayed on the second display section (42), and it is possible to produce such that the possibility of giving the special value is increased. Thereby, the player's expectation for the special value can be increased.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the second
In the display section (42), an obstacle area (Z) in which a moving symbol imitating a pachinko ball is an area in which a plurality of obstacle nail symbols are arranged.
It is displayed so as to pass through 2).

Thus, the secondary game or the reach game to be played on the second display section (42) is a game similar to the pachinko game aiming at winning in the winning area (Z3) of the moving symbol imitating a pachinko ball, The game similar to the pachinko game played on the display screen (40) gives a fresh feeling to the player because the appearance is different from the normal pachinko game, so that the player does not get bored with the game.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the second
In the game played on the display unit (42), the positive variation symbol (Z
When the moving symbol according to (6) wins the prize area (Z3), the probability of giving a special value is changed. For example, the probability of giving special value is 1/3
Increase from 65 to 1/200.

When the reach game is started, a moving symbol is displayed on the second display section (42). Among the moving symbols, in addition to the symbols related to the specific symbol (Z1) and the non-specific symbol (Z5), the symbols related to the positive variation symbol (Z6) are included. Whether or not the special value is given depends on whether or not the moving symbol related to the specific symbol (Z1) wins in the prize area (Z3). Further, since the moving symbol related to the probable variable symbol (Z6) is awarded in the prize area (Z3), the probability that the special value is given is changed, and there is a possibility that the gaming state becomes advantageous for the player. Playability can be further enhanced.

[0033]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 6 show one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view of a pachinko game machine which is a gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko game machine comprises:
A game board surface 11 that forms a space for moving the pachinko balls, a glass plate that covers the game board surface 11 at regular intervals, and a game board surface for firing the pachinko balls in a space partitioned by the game board surface 11 and the glass plate. And a launching mechanism, so that the game board surface 11 is substantially parallel to the vertical direction,
is set up.

On the front side of the pachinko game machine, there are provided a firing handle 15 for the player to perform an operation of hitting pachinko balls, and a receiving tray 13 and a lower plate 14 for storing pachinko balls. The firing handle 15 is a part of the above-described firing mechanism.

A guide rail is provided so as to surround the game board surface 11. The guide rail guides the pachinko balls fired by the firing handle 15 along the same, and is positioned vertically above the game board surface 11 (upstream portion).
It is sent to.

Also, when a pachinko ball enters the game board surface 11 and is ejected from the game board surface 11, a prize is won.
A plurality of winning parts, a starting winning opening 12 and a variable winning opening 20 which is an attacker, and these winning parts, starting winning opening 12 and pachinko balls that did not enter the variable winning opening 20 finally gathered, from the game board surface 11 One out hole 19 to be discharged is provided.

Also, a large number of obstacle nails are provided on the game board surface 11 so that the pachinko balls falling along the game board surface 11 frequently collide with each other and cause fluctuations in the movement direction. It is disposed substantially vertically with a length protruding from the game board surface 11. The pachinko hall side can change the ease of winning of the pachinko balls into the starting winning opening 12 by finely adjusting the inclination of these obstacle nails.

Further, the game board surface 11 has a starting winning opening 1
A display screen 40 is provided for starting a symbol matching game triggered by a win of a pachinko ball in No. 2. Display screen 40
Is realized by a display device such as a CRT or a liquid crystal display.

When the player rotates the firing handle 15 by a predetermined angle, the pachinko balls stored in the saucer 13 are fired one by one at a strength corresponding to the rotation angle, and while being guided by the guide rail, It is led to the game board surface 11.
When a pachinko ball wins in the winning section and the start winning port 12, a predetermined number (for example, seven) of pachinko balls are paid to the receiving tray 13. In particular, when a pachinko ball wins in the start winning opening 12, a symbol matching game is started on the display screen 40.

In consideration of the fact that a pachinko ball wins in the starting winning port 12 during the operation of the display screen 40, winnings of up to four pachinko balls are displayed on the reserved ball display section 45, and the display screen 40 is displayed. It is possible to suspend the symbol matching game at.

Normally, during the operation of the display screen 40,
In order to elevate the player's mood, a sound effect is played from the pachinko game machine, and when a big hit occurs, a sound effect different from the normal sound effect is played in order to increase the joy of the player. .

The display screen 40 is for playing a symbol matching game, and includes a first display section 41 and a second display section 4.
Two. As shown in FIG. 4A, the first display unit 41 has a predetermined number (three) of display units 411 arranged in a matrix in the vertical and horizontal directions. In the symbol matching game, each display unit 411 variably displays a symbol from "1" to "9" for a predetermined time and then confirms and displays any numeral from "1" to "9". It is. Further, the first display unit 41 may have four display units 411 arranged in a matrix in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction.

In the first display section 41, a predetermined number (three)
A predetermined line L formed by arranging the display units 411 in a straight line direction
Is three in the vertical direction, three in the horizontal direction, two in the diagonal direction,
There are eight in total.

The first display section 41 has a predetermined horizontal line L
May be one in which three display units 411 are arranged. Further, the first display section 41 may simply display a predetermined number of symbols.

In the symbol matching game, the display processing unit 3
The second symbol processing means 321 variably displays the symbols on each display unit 411, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, displays the symbols in a fixed manner, and then generates a reach state or a lost state. Specifically, FIG.
As shown in (b), in the symbol matching game, after the specific symbol Z1 having the number “7” is displayed in the display unit 411 on at least one of the predetermined lines L in the symbol matching game, Occurs simply after the "reach" sound has been emitted.

In the first display unit 41 in which the display units 411 are arranged on the predetermined line L, a reach state occurs after the above-described display or sound is emitted, but the first display unit 41 simply displays a predetermined number of symbols. If it is to be displayed, the reach state occurs after all but one of the predetermined symbols are displayed in line with the specific symbol Z1.

The lost state refers to a state in which the specific symbol Z1 is not aligned with two or more display units 411 in any of the eight predetermined lines L. In the symbol matching game, when a reach state occurs, the game is continued, and a so-called reach game is started. When the losing state occurs, the symbol matching game ends, and the game waits for the next symbol matching game.

When a reach state occurs in the symbol matching game, the display screen 40 is switched from the first display section 41 to the second display section 42 as shown in FIG. The second display unit 42 does not switch the display screen 40,
It may be arranged above or below the first display 41, or may be separated from the first display 41.

In the symbol matching game including the reach game, the first display section 41 and the second display section 42 are controlled by a symbol processing means 321 of the display processing section 32 described later. In the reach game, a moving symbol including the specific symbol Z1, an obstacle region Z2, a winning region Z3, and a non-winning region Z4 are displayed on the second display unit 42.

The moving symbols also include a non-specific symbol Z5 and a positively varying symbol Z6. The moving symbol is a symbol imitating a pachinko ball, and the obstacle area Z2 is an area in which a plurality of obstacle nail symbols are arranged. When the moving symbol imitating the pachinko ball hits the obstacle nail symbol Z2 while passing through the obstacle area Z2, the moving symbol is displayed so as to change its moving direction.

As shown in FIG. 4C, the failure area Z2
Are arranged from the top to the center of the display screen 40, and the winning area Z3 and the non-winning area Z4 are
0 and are adjacent to each other. Non-winning area Z
Reference numeral 4 denotes an area in which the specific symbol Z1 displayed on the predetermined line when the reach state has occurred on the predetermined line L is already displayed, while a winning area Z3 is the area where the specific symbol Z1 is displayed. Is an empty area that is not

The reach game is a game in which the moving symbol related to the specific symbol Z1 is passed through the obstacle zone Z2 to win the prize area Z3 and the special symbol Z1 is provided.
No special value is given when the moving symbol according to (1) wins in the non-winning area Z4, or when the moving symbol according to the non-specific symbol Z5 wins in the winning area Z3. Also, no special value is given when two of the moving symbols related to the specific symbol Z1 have won the same prize area Z3.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the symbol matching game, when the player reaches the reach state after the "reach" sound is issued, the specific symbol Z1 displayed on the second display section 42 in the reach game is displayed. The number of such moving symbols is one, for example, when the number of the winning regions Z3 is one as shown in FIG. 5A, and two when the number is two as shown in FIG. 5B. In the case of three as shown in FIG. 5C, the number is three, and the number of moving symbols related to the specific symbol Z1 matches the number of winning regions Z3.

When a plurality of moving symbols related to the specific symbol Z1 are displayed, if the moving symbols related to all the specific symbols Z1 displayed do not overlap each other, each of the winning areas Z3 can be awarded a special value. Is given.

A plurality of moving symbols related to the specific symbol Z1 and a plurality of winning areas Z3 are also displayed in the following cases.
That is, in the symbol matching game, when the reach state occurs on two or more predetermined lines L of the first display unit 41, the predetermined line L in which the reach state occurs
And the specific symbols Z1 displayed on the two or more predetermined lines L are displayed on the second display unit 42.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, when the specific symbol Z1 having the numeral “7” is displayed on two predetermined lines, the numeral is displayed on the second display section 42. Two pieces of the specific symbol Z1 which is “7” and two pieces of the winning area Z3 are displayed. In such a case, the specific symbol Z1
If any one of them wins any one of the prize areas Z3, a special value is given.

As shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D, the specific symbol Z having the number "7" on one predetermined line is used.
1 are displayed together, and when the specific symbol Z1 having the number "5" is displayed on another predetermined line, the second display unit 42 displays the numbers "7" and "5". Two specific symbols Z1 and a winning area Z3 are displayed. In such a case, the specific symbol Z1 is a predetermined prize area Z
If no prize is awarded, no special value is given. If any one of the specific symbols Z1 wins any one of the winning areas Z3, a special value may be provided.

When a reach state occurs in the middle of the symbol matching game, a so-called reach game is started. From the beginning of the symbol matching game, a game similar to such a reach game is performed. It may be.

In the symbol matching game, when a special value is given, the variable winning opening 20 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times. The variable winning opening 20 opens its lid, and closes the lid when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls has won or when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed. A predetermined number (for example, 15) of pachinko balls won until the variable winning opening 20 opens and closes the lid once, that is, each pachinko ball won during one round.
Pachinko balls are paid to the saucer 13.

The predetermined number of times (the number of rounds) that the variable winning opening 20 is opened is, for example, 16 times. Also, during one round, only when a pachinko ball wins in the V winning opening (specific winning opening) in the variable winning opening 20, it is possible to proceed to the next round. On the other hand, a pachinko ball that does not win any of the winning section and the starting winning opening 12 enters the out hole 19 and is collected at the pachinko hall side.

Above the display screen 40, there is provided a small digital display section 50 composed of 7-segment LEDs (light emitting diodes). The small digital display means 322 of the display processor 32 variably displays a one-digit number on the small digital display unit 50 for a predetermined period, and finally stops and displays one number. At this time, a sub game is executed when the number is a specific number such as "7".

The sub game includes a first mode, which is a normal mode in which the period for variably displaying numbers (variable display period) is set from 10 seconds to 15 seconds, and a variable display period from 1 second to 2 seconds. Two display modes, a second mode, which is a reduced time-saving mode, are set.

On the left and right sides slightly below the starting winning opening 12, there are provided passing winning portions 17 which are through chuckers for detecting the passing of a ball. When the passing prize unit 17 detects the passage of a ball, a sub game is started on the small digital display unit 50.

Further below the variable winning opening 20 is a small variable winning opening 18 which is opened when a hit occurs in the sub game.
Is arranged. The small variable winning opening 18 is the out opening 19
And a driving means 18a is provided so as to close when one ball which is going to enter the out port 19 is picked up. The game processing section 31 controls the driving means 18a to open the small variable winning opening 18 a predetermined number of times.
By winning a ball in the small variable winning opening 18, six to thirteen prize balls are paid out.

As shown in FIG. 1, a control unit for performing a symbol matching game and a reach game on the display screen 40 is provided. The control unit includes a game processing unit 31, a display processing unit 32, a random number generation unit 33, and a symbol random number generation unit 34. The display processing unit 32 has the symbol processing unit 321 as described above.

The random number generation unit 33 generates a special random number, a reach random number, and a loss random number based on a random number table. When the special award random number and the reach random number are generated, the reach state is displayed on the first display unit 41 of the display screen 40, and when the loss random number is generated, the loss state is displayed on the display screen 40.

When a predetermined starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a pachinko ball is won in the starting winning port 12 or when a reserved ball is present, the game processing unit 31
, A symbol random number generation unit 34 generates a symbol random number based on the generated random number, and a display processing unit 32
The symbol processing means 321 uses RO for the image information related to the symbol random number.
M, and as the display signal, the first
Output to the display unit 41 and the second display unit 42.

When the random number generation unit 33 generates a special random number, a reach random number or a lost random number, the symbol random number generation unit 3
Reference numeral 4 generates a symbol random number based on a symbol random number table related to the special random number, the reach random number, or the loss random number, respectively.
In particular, when the random number generation unit 33 generates a special random number or a reach random number, and the symbol random number generation unit 34 generates a symbol random number (a special symbol random number, a reach symbol random number), the first random number is generated.
The display unit 41 displays the reach state, and the random number generation unit 33
Generates a loss random number, the first display unit 41 displays the loss state.

Hereinafter, the operation of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 3, when a pachinko ball hit on the game board surface 11 wins the starting winning opening 12 (step S301: Y), the random number generation unit 33 generates a random number (step S302).

Next, it is determined whether or not the random number generation unit 33 has generated a special random number (step S303). If the random number generation unit 33 has generated the special random number (step S303: Y), the random number generation unit 33 sets the symbol random number related to the special random number. A symbol random number is generated based on the table, and as shown in FIG. 4B, two specific symbols Z1 having the number “7” are displayed on at least one predetermined line L of the first display unit 41, A reach state occurs (step S304).

Next, as shown in FIG. 4C, a moving symbol including the specific symbol Z1 is displayed on the second display section 42, and the number of times t of moving the symbol is calculated (step S305). It is determined whether the number of movements t of the moving symbol is equal to or less than the set number of movements t1 (step S306). If the number of movements t of the moving symbol is equal to or less than the set number of movements t1 (step S306:
Y), the moving symbol flows down (moves) toward the winning area Z3 or the non-winning area Z4 below through the obstacle area Z2 (step S307). At this time, the non-winning area Z
4, a specific symbol Z1 is displayed. Next, the specific symbol Z
It is determined whether the moving symbol related to No. 1 has won the winning area Z3 (step S308).

The moving symbol related to the specific symbol Z1 is the winning area Z.
If No. 3 is not won (Step S308: N), the process returns to Step S305, and is repeated until the moving symbol related to the specific symbol Z1 wins the prize area Z3. As shown in FIG. 4D, the moving symbol according to the specific symbol Z1 is a winning area Z3.
(Step S308: Y), the giving means 31
1 gives a special value, and a big hit state occurs (step S309).

In step S 309, if a special value is given and a jackpot occurs, the variable winning opening 20
The (attacker) changes from the closed state to the open state, and adds “1” to the number of times of opening (k) (k = k + 1) (step S310). Next, it is repeatedly determined whether or not a predetermined number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls have been won in the variable winning opening 20 (step S311). If a predetermined number of pachinko balls have been won (step S311: Y), the variable winning opening 20 is determined. Is closed (step S312).

After the variable winning opening 20 is closed, it is determined whether a pachinko ball has won the V winning opening (specific winning opening) in the variable winning opening 20, and the opening and closing operation of the variable winning opening 20 is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, , 16 times) (step S313). When the pachinko ball wins the V winning opening and the repetition of the opening / closing operation of the variable winning opening 20 does not reach a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) (step S313: N), the variable winning opening 20 is opened. The big hit state is maintained, and the variable winning opening 20 is opened again (step S310).

On the other hand, if no pachinko ball has won the V winning opening, or if the opening and closing operation of the variable winning opening 20 has been repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) (step S313: Y), The variable winning opening 20 remains closed, and the jackpot ends.

On the other hand, if the random number generation unit 33 does not generate a special random number (step S303: N), the random number generation unit 33
Has generated a reach random number (step S31).
4) If a reach random number is generated (step S314:
Y), the symbol random number generation unit 34 generates symbol random numbers based on the symbol random number table related to the reach random number, and the specific symbol Z1 (for example, the numeral “ 7 ") is displayed, and a reach state occurs (step S315).

Next, the moving symbol including the specific symbol Z1 is displayed on the second display section 42, and the number of times the moving symbol has moved is t.
Is calculated (step S316). It is determined whether the number of movements t of the moving symbol is equal to or less than the set number of movements t1 (step S317). The number of movements t of the moving symbol is the set number of movements t
If it is 1 or less (step S317: Y), the moving symbol flows down through the obstacle area Z2 toward the winning area Z3 or the non-winning area Z4 (step S318).

Next, it is determined whether the moving symbol related to the non-specific symbol Z5 has won the prize area Z3 or whether the moving symbol related to the specific symbol Z1 has won the non-prize area Z4 (step S319). If the moving symbol related to the non-specific symbol Z5 does not win in the winning area Z3, or if the moving symbol relating to the specific symbol Z1 does not win in the non-winning area Z4 (step S319: N), the process returns to step S316, and the moving symbol is returned. Is repeated until the number of movements t becomes greater than the set number of movements t1. When the moving symbol related to the non-specific symbol Z5 wins the winning area Z3, or when the moving symbol related to the specific symbol Z1 wins the non-winning area Z4. (Step S
319: Y), the reach game ends.

On the other hand, when the reach random number is not generated (step S314: N), the symbol random number generator 34 generates a symbol random number based on the symbol random number table relating to the loss random number, and any one of the predetermined lines on the first display unit 41. Even on L, the loss state is displayed without displaying two or more specific symbols Z1 (for example, the number “7”) (step S320), and the symbol matching game ends.

In the above embodiment, the special symbol is given when the moving symbol related to the specific symbol Z1 wins the prize area Z3. However, as shown in FIG. When the moving symbol related to the symbol Z6 wins the prize area Z3, in the subsequent symbol matching game, the assignment probability setting means 312 of the game processing section 31 changes the probability that the special value is assigned from 1/400 to 1/200, for example. You may make it increase. In addition, although the case where the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine has been described, the present invention may be applied to a slot machine for performing a symbol matching game on the display screen 40.

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As described above, according to the present invention,
In the symbol matching game, until the reach state occurs, it is a mere game aiming at aligning a specific symbol on the first display unit, but when the reach state occurs, the specific symbol changes its shape to a moving symbol, Since it moves in the obstacle area and changes to a game aiming for a prize in the prize area, the state of the game changes greatly, the movement of the moving pattern can be produced in a variety of changes, and the game does not become monotonous, Players will not get bored.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the first
When a reach state is displayed in which specific symbols are displayed on at least one of predetermined lines in which a predetermined number of display units are arranged, a so-called reach game is performed, and if at least one of the moving symbols wins a prize area. Since the special value is provided, the expectation of the player for the special value is increased.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, when a reach state occurs in the symbol matching game, the symbol processing means switches the display screen from the first display unit to the second display unit. Since the content of the game is significantly different between the game and the so-called reach game, when the display screen is switched from the first display unit to the second display unit, the appearance of the entire screen changes greatly, and the game does not become monotonous. Will not get tired.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the non-winning area is displayed near the winning area, and the specific symbol is displayed in the non-winning area as if the prize has already been won.
The winning area and the non-winning area can be distinguished from each other depending on whether or not the specific symbol is displayed, and the type of the symbol to be won by the specific symbol already displayed in the non-winning area can be determined, so that the game can be easily performed. Further, in another configuration of the present invention, when a reach state occurs in the symbol matching game, a number of prize areas corresponding to the number of predetermined lines in which the reach state occurs are displayed, so that special It is possible to produce such that the possibility of giving a value is high, thereby increasing the player's expectation of giving a special value.

Further, according to another configuration of the present invention, the second
On the display unit, a moving symbol imitating a pachinko ball is displayed so as to pass through an obstacle area, which is an area where a plurality of obstacle nail symbols are arranged, so that a game similar to the pachinko game performed on the display screen is: Since the appearance is different from that of the normal pachinko game, a fresh feeling is given to the player, and the player does not get bored with the game. Further, according to another configuration of the present invention,
In the game played on the second display unit, the probability that a special value is given is changed when a moving symbol related to a probability-changing symbol wins a prize area, so that a game state that is advantageous for the player can be achieved. , And can further enhance the playability.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of 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 operation explanatory diagram of a symbol matching game and a reach game according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an operation explanatory diagram of a symbol matching game and a reach game according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an operation explanatory diagram of a symbol matching game and a reach game according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Z1 ... specific symbol Z2 ... obstacle zone Z3 ... winning zone Z4 ... non-winning zone Z5 ... non-specific symbol Z6 ... probable variation symbol L ... predetermined line 10 ... game machine 11 ... game board surface 12 ... start winning prize port 13 ... receiving tray 14 ... bottom plate 15: Launch handle 19: Out hole 20: Variable winning opening 31: Game processing means 32: Display processing unit 33: Random number generation unit 34: Symbol random number generation unit 40: Display screen 41: First display unit 42: Second display unit 311: Assigning means 312: Assigning probability setting means 321: Symbol processing means 411: Display unit

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A game in which a symbol matching game is performed on a display screen provided on a game board surface, and when a predetermined number of specific symbols are aligned in the symbol matching game, a special value advantageous to a player is given. A display processing unit and a game processing unit, wherein the display screen has a first display unit and a second display unit, and the display processing unit is performed by the first display unit In the symbol matching game, when a reach state is displayed in which the other symbols are displayed together with the specific symbol except one of the predetermined symbols, a moving symbol including the specific symbol on the second display unit,
A symbol processing unit that displays the obstacle area and the winning area, and displays the moving symbol so as to move toward the winning area or the vicinity of the winning area through the obstacle area. A gaming machine having an awarding means for imparting the special value when a moving symbol related to the specific symbol is displayed so as to win the winning area. 2. A game in which a symbol matching game is performed on a display screen provided on a game board surface, and when a predetermined number of specific symbols are aligned in the symbol matching game, a special value advantageous to a player is given. A display processing unit and a game processing unit, wherein the display screen has a first display unit and a second display unit, and the first display unit is vertically and horizontally, respectively. A display processing unit configured to arrange a predetermined number of first display units in a matrix, wherein the display processing unit performs at least a predetermined line in the vertical, horizontal, or oblique direction of the first display unit in a symbol matching game performed on the first display unit In a case where a reach state is displayed in which specific symbols are aligned with other first display units except for one of a predetermined number of first display units arranged on one line, the second display unit is displayed. Moving symbols including specific symbols, obstacles And to display the winning area below the failure area, and, while displaying a specific symbol in the vicinity of the winning area,
The game processing section has a symbol processing means for displaying the moving symbol flowing down through the obstacle region toward the winning region or the vicinity of the winning region. A gaming machine, comprising: a granting means for granting the special value when the winning area is displayed so as to win. 3. The display processing unit according to claim 1, further comprising: a symbol processing unit for switching the display screen from the first display unit to the second display unit when the reach state occurs. Or the gaming machine according to 2. 4. The display processing section displays a non-winning area near the winning area when the reach state occurs, and aligns the non-winning area with the first display section when the reach state occurs. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a symbol processing unit that displays the displayed specific symbol in the non-winning area. 5. The display processing unit according to claim 2, wherein, when a specific symbol is aligned and a reach state occurs on each of two or more of the predetermined lines, the predetermined line in which the reach state occurs is provided. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising symbol processing means for displaying a number of prize areas corresponding to the number. 6. The moving symbol is a symbol imitating a pachinko ball, and the obstacle region is an area in which a plurality of obstacle nail symbols for changing the moving direction of the moving symbol are arranged. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein 7. The display processing unit has symbol processing means for displaying a moving symbol including a probable symbol, and the game processing unit displays the moving symbol related to the probable symbol in the winning area. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a provision probability setting unit configured to change a probability of the provision of the special value when the special value is provided.