JP4400943B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a special award that is advantageous to a player is generated when a predetermined condition is established in a game in which a ball is launched on a game board surface. Here, the gaming machine mainly refers to a pachinko machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, various types of pachinko machines are known as this type of gaming machine.
On the game board surface of the pachinko machine, a main role is arranged for determining the model and enhancing the game performance. As a typical main character, a variable display device including a liquid crystal screen and a drum is known. A device having such a variable display device is generally called a Fever machine.
[0003]
  In the Fever machine, when a ball wins a start winning opening provided on the game board, a symbol matching game in which various symbols are scroll-displayed on the variable display device is executed. When the combination of symbols after the stop of the scroll corresponds to the jackpot, a special prize (so-called fever) is generated, and the variable winning opening is set to open and close a predetermined number of times.
  The variable display device usually has three display units arranged in a horizontal row, and when the symbols stopped and displayed on each display unit are all the same, the jackpot is awarded and a special prize is generated. It was set.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-described general Fever machine, the display on the variable display device is simply switched so that various symbols such as numbers flow one after another on the screen, and the game tends to lack novelty and fun. Therefore, it is difficult to visually entertain a player who expects a special prize.
[0005]
The variable display device is a big hit only when all the display parts have the same symbol, and even if only the last one symbol is missing, it is always lost. In such a case, there is no possibility that a special prize will be generated until the next symbol matching is executed. Accordingly, there is a possibility that the monotonous ball hitting in which the ball is won by aiming only at the start winning opening is repeated, and the entire game becomes ruined and the game performance may be deteriorated.
[0006]
  The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems of the prior art as described above.TheIn the event that it was not successful, the player was given up once while visually amuseing the player.TheThe purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can once again give expectations to the future.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The gist of the present invention for achieving the above-described object resides in the following items.
[1] A start winning opening (20) capable of winning a ball,
  A variable display device (30) having a display area (30a, 30b) capable of variably displaying various symbols is provided, and the display area (30a, 30b) is provided on the condition that a ball wins the start winning opening (20). A symbol matching game execution means (122) for starting a variable display of the various symbols in 30b) and executing a symbol matching game for stopping the variable display of the various symbols after a predetermined time;
  As a result of the symbol matching game, a special prize generating means (113) for generating a special prize when a combination of symbols stopped in the display area (30a, 30b) corresponds to a predetermined jackpot;
  Before deriving the result of the symbol matching game, a lottery execution means (111) for determining the combination of the occurrence of the special prize and the symbol as a result of the symbol matching game;
  In a gaming machine (10) equipped with
  As a result of the symbol matching game, it is a combination of symbols not corresponding to the jackpot, and when a specific combination including a specific symbol is displayed in the display area (30a, 30b), it is based on a predetermined pattern. And a specific game executing means (123) for executing a specific game in which a predetermined story is developed by displaying a character having contents related to the specific symbol in the display area (30a, 30b),
  The lottery execution means (111)
  When deciding whether to derive the specific combination, and when deciding to derive the specific combination and generating the special prize,
The result of the specific game is the specific symbol andSaidCharacters related to specific designs2nd characterThe pattern that is a jackpot composed ofAnd the result of the specific game is that the second character and the first character of the specific symbol and the character operate for the development of the predetermined story, and thereafter the specific symbol is not displayed, The pattern that is a big hit that does not display the specific symbol in the display area,Decide
  If it is determined to derive the specific combination and it is determined not to generate the special prize, the result of the specific game isWritingIncluding a function for determining the pattern that is not to be displayed in the display area.
  The special prize generating means (113) determines that the result of the specific game is the specific symbol.The secondWhen the jackpot is made up of charactersAnd when the result of the specific game is a jackpot that does not display the specific symbolThe game machine (10) further includes a function for generating the special prize.
[0008]
[2] The display area (30a, 30b) of the variable display device (30) is divided into a specific game area (30b) and a symbol matching area (30a),
  The pattern matching gameExecution means (122)Performs variable display of the various symbols in the symbol matching area (30a),
  The specific gameExecution means (123)Said specificGameAt least the initial screen operation of the initial screen operation for executing animation display by the character in the region (30b) and the late screen operation for executing animation display by the character and the specific symbol in the symbol matching region (30b). A gaming machine (10) according to [1], characterized by comprising:
[0009]
[3] The symbol matching region (30a) includes three display portions (31 to 33),
In the symbol matching game, the combination of all the symbols stopped on the three display portions (31 to 33) is regarded as the jackpot combination, and the reach display where the symbols stopped on the two display portions (31, 32) are first matched. The gaming machine (10) according to [1] or [2], wherein the specific combination is set when the specific symbol is stopped on the last display unit (33).
[0013]
  Next, the operation based on the solving means will be described.
  According to the gaming machine (10) according to the present invention, when the ball launched on the game board surface (11) successfully wins the start winning opening (20), first, based on that, the symbol matching area of the variable display device (30) The symbol matching game is executed in a display area (hereinafter simply referred to as a display area) in which (30a) and the specific display area (30b) are combined.
[0014]
  In other words, each display unit (31-33) in the display area (30a, 30b) is displayed so that various symbols fluctuate, and after a predetermined time has passed, any one for each display unit (31-33). The symbols are stopped and displayed one by one. Such a symbol matching game is a symbol matching game.GameIt is controlled by the execution means (122).
[0015]
As a result of the symbol matching game, if the combination of symbols stopped on the respective display units (31 to 33) corresponds to a predetermined jackpot combination, for example, the same combination, for example, a special prize advantageous to the player is obtained. appear. The special prize here is controlled by the special prize generation means (113).
[0016]
  Further, as a result of the symbol matching game, even if the combination is not a jackpot combination, if a specific combination including a specific symbol is obtained, the display area (30a, 30b) is related to the specific symbol.Content characterA specific game using is executed.
[0017]
  As the contents of the specific game here, for example, the specific symbol andcharactorAnd characters that appear in a given storyTAs each characterTThe animation display is completely different from the above-mentioned symbol matching game.TheThereby, a player can be entertained visually.
[0018]
  The lottery execution means determines whether or not to derive a specific combination, and when it is determined to derive the specific combination and to generate a special prize, The result is a specific symbolSaidCharacters related to specific designs2nd characterA jackpot pattern consisting ofAnd the result of the specific game is that the second character and the first character among the specific symbol and the character operate for the development of the predetermined story, and then the specific symbol is not displayed. The pattern that is a big hit that does not display in the display area,If it is determined that the specific combination is derived, and it is determined that no special prize is generated, the result of the specific game isSaidA pattern is determined to be a detachment that does not display the character in the display area.
  Then, the result of the specific game is the specific symbol andThe secondWhen it corresponds to a jackpot made up of charactersAnd when the result of the specific game is a jackpot that does not display the specific symbolIn the same manner as in the case where the result of the symbol matching game corresponds to a jackpot, a special prize is generated by the special prize generating means (113). Such a specific game is controlled by the specific game execution means (123).
[0019]
  As described above, even if the result of the symbol matching game does not correspond to the jackpot, if the combination is a specific combination, a specific game different from the symbol matching game is executed separately and can be enjoyed visually. Furthermore, depending on the result of the specific game, a special prize may be generated. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation for the special prize once he has given up, and the player's expectation can be maintained.
[0020]
  The specific game is divided into an initial screen operation in the specific game area (30b) constituting the display area (30a, 0b) and a late screen operation in the symbol matching area (30a), and only the initial screen operation is performed. If the scene that ends and the scene that continues to the later stage screen operation is set, the display content of the specific game will be rich in variations, and the player can further enjoy the game visually.
[0021]
Also, in the above-mentioned symbol matching game, there are various combinations of jackpots, but if all the symbols stopped on the three display units (31 to 33) match in accordance with the conventional example, the player will be misunderstood. There is no, it is easy to grasp the game content.
[0022]
Then, when the specific symbol is stopped on the last display section (33) after reaching the reach display, if the specific combination is used, the player's expectation on the reach display is maintained as it is in the next specific game. It becomes possible.
[0023]
Further, the display contents of the symbol matching game and the specific game and whether or not the special prize is generated are set to be classified into various cases according to the random value lottery executed by the lottery execution means (111). In this case, relatively easy control can be realized.
[0026]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, various embodiments representing the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
1 to 15 show a gaming machine 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a pachinko machine that generates a special prize that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is established in the game of launching a ball on the game board surface 11. The pachinko machine is a so-called fever machine, but may be applied to other types of pachinko machines.
[0027]
As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine 10 has a launching device 12 that launches a ball, and when the player operates the launching device 12, one by one from the upper plate 13 provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 10. A ball is launched on the game board surface 11. In addition, a lower plate 14 is provided below the upper plate 13 for storing balls overflowing from the upper plate 13 when a large amount of balls are paid out as a special prize.
[0028]
The front surface of the game board surface 11 is covered with a glass door that forms a space for moving a ball between the game board surface 11. On the outer edge of the game board surface 11, a launch rail 11 a is provided for sending a ball launched by the rotation operation of the launch device 12 to a position above the game board surface 11 in the vertical direction.
[0029]
In the approximate center of the game board surface 11, a variable display device 30 is disposed as a main accessory. A holding ball display device 40 is disposed immediately below the variable display device 30. Here, the variable display device 30 and the holding ball display device 40 are configured as one integrated accessory. These display devices 30 and 40 are arranged on the game board surface 11 so as to be visible.
[0030]
A start winning opening 20 is disposed below the holding ball display device 40, and a variable winning opening 50 is further disposed below the start winning opening 20. In addition, on the game board surface 11, a number of obstacle nails for changing the falling speed or direction of the launched ball and various kinds of accessories such as a windmill 15 are also provided at appropriate positions. Further, at the bottom of the game board surface 11, an out port 16 is provided for collecting balls that have not won.
[0031]
Above the game board surface 11, a display lamp 17 is provided for displaying various game states and the like to increase the fun of the game. Further, a control means 100 (see FIG. 1) for centrally managing the gaming state is provided on the back side of the game board surface 11. Details of the control means 100 will be described later.
[0032]
The start winning opening 20 is generally called a start chucker, and includes a start winning detection switch 21 for detecting a winning of a ball as shown in FIG. The start winning detection switch 21 is set to output a start winning signal to the control means 100 when a winning ball is detected and turned ON. The start winning detection switch 21 may be constituted by various sensors such as an optical sensor, a proximity sensor, or a magnetic sensor.
[0033]
  The variable display device 30 includes a screen composed of a display area for displaying various symbols, and the screen composed of the display area is composed of a symbol matching area 30a and a specific game area 30b. In FIG. 3, the lower half of the screen of the variable display device 30 is set as the symbol matching area 30a, and the upper half of the screen is set as the specific game area 30b.
[0034]
The variable display device 30 is specifically composed of a color liquid crystal display. However, the variable display device 30 is not limited to this, and may be configured using a fluorescent display tube, a cathode ray tube (CRT) or the like as well as a monochrome liquid crystal display.
[0035]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 6, the symbol matching area 30 a has three display units 31, 32, and 33 that can display various symbols. In the figure, the left side of the symbol matching area 30 a is set as the first display unit 31, the center is set as the second display unit 32, and the right side is set as the third display unit 33.
[0036]
In the symbol matching area 30a, a symbol matching game is displayed due to the winning of a ball in the start winning opening 20. That is, a scroll display in which various symbols are switched for each of the display units 31 to 33 is started, and after a predetermined time has passed, the first display unit 31, the third display unit 33, and the second display unit 32 one by one in order. The symbol is stopped and displayed. Here, the order in which the symbols stop on each of the display units 31 to 33 is an example, and it may be set to stop in another order.
[0037]
As shown in FIG. 4, numbers from 0 to 9 are prepared in advance, and only the third display unit 33 is assumed to be a character (hereinafter referred to as “character 3”) regarded as a robber as a specific symbol. ) Is prepared. In addition, numerical symbols from 0 to 9 are grouped in advance into two types of normal symbols and probability variation symbols. Specifically, 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 9 are normal symbols. , 3, 5 and 7 are probabilistic symbols.
[0038]
As a result of the symbol matching game, a special prize is set when the symbol combination on each of the display units 31 to 33 after stopping the scroll corresponds to a jackpot combination set in advance. Specifically, a combination of jackpot combinations is defined when all the same symbols are aligned, such as “7, 7, 7”. Here, if the same symbol corresponds to the probability variation symbols 3, 5, and 7, in addition to the occurrence of the special prize, the mode shifts to the probability variation (probability variation) mode. These will be described later.
[0039]
  As a result of the symbol matching game, when the character 3 stops on the last third display portion 33 through the reach display in which the symbols previously stopped on the two display portions 31 and 32 coincide, the specific game is executed. The Here, the specific game is displayed in the specific game area 30b of the display areas (30a, 30b) constituting the variable display device 30 or in the symbol matching area 30a.
[0040]
The specific game includes an initial screen operation using a specific related symbol related to the character 3 (specific symbol) in the specific game region 30b, and a late screen operation using the character 3 and the specific related symbol in the symbol combination region 30a. Of these, at least the initial screen operation is included.
[0041]
Here, the specific related symbol is a character symbol that develops a story together with the character 3, and specifically, a person with a spear (hereinafter referred to as “character 1”) and a character (like a robber) ( Hereinafter, “Character 2”) is prepared. The detailed contents of the specific game will be described later.
[0042]
The holding ball display device 40 displays the number of times the symbol matching game is held, which is secured when a ball wins the start winning opening 20. The holding ball display device 40 is set to display the number of holding times stored in the control means 100 based on a signal from the control means 100 described later.
[0043]
Specifically, the holding ball display device 40 has four holding lamps 41, 41..., And an unexecuted symbol matching game can be held up to four times. That is, the number of holding lamps 41 corresponding to the number of holding times is controlled to be turned on. When the symbol matching game that has been held is executed, the number of times of execution is subtracted from the number of times of holding and updated and stored in the control means 100, and the number of times is newly displayed on the holding ball display device 40.
[0044]
The variable winning opening 50 includes a movable plate 51 that is opened and closed by a solenoid 52. The variable winning opening 50 is controlled so as to become a special prize based on a signal from the control means 100 when a big hit is made in the symbol matching game or when the end of the specific game corresponds to a big win pattern. Here, the special prize refers to an opening / closing operation in which the movable plate 51 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) and then closed for a short time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) until a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 times). It is a state to be done.
[0045]
Inside the variable winning opening 50, a winning detection switch 53 for detecting a winning ball is provided. Based on the signal from the winning detection switch 53, when the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is counted by the winning counter 54 for each round, the movable plate 51 continues to open for a predetermined time. It is set to close even before it elapses.
[0046]
A V winning opening 55 is also provided inside the variable winning opening 50, and for each round, winning to the V winning opening 55 is set as a continuation condition for shifting to the next round. Note that the winning of a ball at the V winning opening 55 is detected by the V winning detection switch 56.
[0047]
A prize ball paying means 60 is also provided inside the gaming machine 10. The prize ball payout means 60 includes a prize ball payout counter 61, a payout setting means 62 for setting a predetermined number of prize balls for each winning opening, and a calculation means 63 for counting the number of prize balls. The winning ball payout means 60 is also connected to the CPU 110 of the control means 100 through a signal line.
[0048]
As shown in FIG. 1, the control means 100 centrally manages the operation of the entire gaming machine 10 and comprises a game control means 101 and a display control means 102. The control means 100 is unitized, and is attached to the body such as the back side of the game board surface 11.
[0049]
The game control means 101 is composed of a ROM 131 and a RAM 132 with the CPU 110 as the center. The ROM 131 stores game control program data for controlling the variable winning opening 50 and the like. The RAM 132 temporarily stores winning data related to games including signals from various winning ports.
[0050]
The display control means 102 is also composed of a ROM 133 and a RAM 134 with the CPU 120 as the center. The ROM 133 stores display control program data related to the variable display device 30 and the like, and fixed data such as the lighting pattern of the display lamp 17 based on the information sent from the game control means 101. The RAM 134 is provided with a storage area for data such as symbol random numbers and a work area.
[0051]
The CPU 110 of the game control means 101 is functionally provided with a lottery execution means 111, a probability variation means 112, and a special prize generation means 113 as shown in FIG. The CPU 110 is connected to a start winning port 20, a variable winning port 50, a prize ball payout means 60, and the like.
[0052]
  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, the CPU 120 of the display control means 102 functionally has a right reservation means 121, a symbol matching.GameAn execution means 122 and a specific game execution means 123 are provided. The CPU 120 is connected to a variable display device 30, a holding ball display device 40, and the like.
[0053]
  The lottery execution means 111 executes a random lottery using random numbers every time a ball wins the start winning opening 20. The symbol matching game, the specific game, and the special prize are executed according to the random number value drawn here. Various signals corresponding to the result of the lottery are displayed as a special prize generating means 113 and a pattern matching described later.GameIt is output to the execution means 122 and the like. Hereinafter, the random number lottery will be described in detail.
[0054]
FIG. 5 is a list of random numbers for determining the jackpot or loss, the reach pattern, and the stop symbols of the display units 31 to 33.
There are two types of jackpot-determined random numbers that are used during normal operation and those that are used during probability variation (probability variation mode). As for the jackpot determination random number, for example, 51 random values of “0 to 50” constantly change while the gaming machine 10 is powered on.
[0055]
Here, one of 301 or 51 random numbers is a big hit random value. If the random value at the time when the ball wins the start winning opening 20 is a big hit random value, the big hit is given. Is lost.
[0056]
The reach determination random number is, for example, 16 random values of “0 to 15” that constantly fluctuate while the gaming machine 10 is turned on. One of the 16 random numbers is used as a reach execution random value, If the random value when the ball is won in the winning opening 20 is a reach execution random value, the reach display is performed during the symbol matching game in the symbol matching area 30a. Prevent the game's fluctuating behavior from reaching reach.
[0057]
The reach appearance rate determining random numbers are, for example, 21 random numbers of “0 to 20” that are constantly changing while the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and are extracted and stored after the ball has won the start winning opening 20, Discrimination is based on the saved jackpot decision random number and reach decision random number. When the random number value is “0”, it is decided after extraction as “reach pattern 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7”. The appearance rate for each reach pattern to be determined is determined.
[0058]
The reach pattern random numbers are, for example, 12 random numbers “0 to 11” that are constantly fluctuating while the gaming machine 10 is turned on. Discrimination is based on the saved jackpot random number, reach determination random number, reach appearance rate determination random number, and when “big hit random number = hit random number value AND reach determination random number = reach determination random number value AND reach appearance rate determination random number = 0” The pattern random number extraction condition is “0, 1, 2, 3”.
[0059]
In addition, when “big hit random number NOT = big hit random number value AND reach determination random number = reach determination random number value AND reach appearance rate determination random number = 0”, the extraction condition of reach pattern random number is set to “4, 5, 6, 7” When “big hit random number = hit random number value AND reach determination random number = reach execution random number value AND reach appearance rate determination random number NOT = 0”, the reach pattern random number extraction condition is “8, 9, 10, 11” When the random number NOT = the jackpot random number value AND the reach determination random number = the reach determination random number value AND the reach appearance rate determination random number NOT = 0, the reach pattern random number extraction condition is set to “9, 10, 11”.
[0060]
The reach pattern random value “0, 1, 2, 3” is a value obtained by stopping the character 3 on the third display unit 33 after the reach display and executing the specific game, and the result is a big hit. “5, 6, 7” is to stop the character 3 on the third display unit 33 after the reach display, execute the specific game, and lose the result.
[0061]
The reach pattern random value “8, 9, 10, 11” is used to set the reach variation operation (normal reach or full rotation reach) of the symbol matching area 30a. A reach pattern that develops to a big hit with 100% probability is added.
[0062]
The left symbol random number is “0-9”, the middle symbol random number is “0-9”, the right symbol random number is “0-10”, and is constituted by random numbers corresponding to the symbol array (see FIG. 4). It always changes while the power is turned on, and is extracted and stored after the ball has won the start winning opening 20. Here, the left symbol is a symbol stopped on the first display unit 31, the middle symbol is a symbol stopped on the second display unit 32, and the right symbol is a symbol stopped on the third display unit 33. Is the significance of
[0063]
When (((big hit decision random number = big hit random number value) OR (big hit decision random number NOT = big hit random number value)) AND reach decision random number = reach execution random number value and reach appearance rate decision random number = 0) The numerical value is stored as the left symbol and the middle symbol, and the right symbol random number “10” is stored in the right symbol.
[0064]
When “Big Jack Random Number NOT = Jackpot Random Number Value AND Reach Determination Random Number = Reach Execution Random Number Value AND Reach Appearance Rate Determination Random Number NOT = 0”, the saved left symbol random number value is saved as the left symbol and middle symbol, When “left symbol random number = right symbol random number” is stored, the random number value is incremented by 1 from the right symbol random number. When “left symbol random number NOT = right symbol random number”, the right symbol random number Is saved as the right symbol. However, when the right symbol determining random number is a random value corresponding to symbol 10, the random number value incremented by one is stored.
[0065]
When “Big Jack Random Number NOT = Jackpot Random Number AND Reach Decision Random Number NOT = Reach Execution Random Number Value”, the left symbol random number value is stored as the left symbol, and the middle symbol is “left symbol random number value = medium symbol random number value” When the “left symbol random value NOT = middle symbol random value” is stored, the middle symbol random value is stored as the middle symbol, and the right symbol random value is used as the right symbol. save.
[0066]
The probability changing means 112 is the next time (at the time of probability change) when the symbols stopped on the three display sections 31 to 33 all match and the symbol is the probability variation symbol (3, 5, 7) in the symbol matching game. ) In the symbol matching game, the probability of being a jackpot combination is changed to a higher level than in a normal game.
[0067]
Specifically, the probability changing means 112 uses 301 random numbers from “0 to 300” in the normal state to the lottery executing means 111 described above, and “0 to 50” in the probability change (probability change mode). Each of the 51 random numbers is used to instruct to perform a lottery. In such an example, the probability of winning a jackpot at the time of probability change is 6 times higher than normal.
[0068]
In accordance with the random value lottery executed by the lottery executing means 111, the special prize generating means 113 is not only when the result of the symbol matching game corresponds to a jackpot combination, but also when the end of the specific game corresponds to a jackpot pattern. The special prize is generated. That is, a drive control signal is output to the variable prize opening 50 to open and close the variable prize opening 50 for a maximum of 16 rounds. The special prize generating means 113 includes a solenoid circuit for driving the solenoid 52 of the variable prize opening 50 in accordance with the game control program.
[0069]
The right holding means 121 controls the storage of the combination of random values lottery selected by the lottery execution means 111 and the lighting / extinguishing of the holding lamp 41 of the holding ball display device 40. Based on a command from the right holding means 121, the combination of the random number values is stored in the RAM 134 up to four times. The number of times stored here is displayed by turning on the holding lamp 41 of the holding ball display device 40.
[0070]
  Pattern matchingGameThe execution means 122 changes from the first display unit 31 to the second display unit after changing the various symbols at the same time in the display units 31 to 33 in the symbol matching area 30a based on the winning of the ball to the start winning port 20. The symbol matching game in which any one symbol stops for each of the display units 31 to 33 in the order of 32 → third display unit 33 is executed.
[0071]
As shown in an example in FIG. 6, the display contents in the symbol matching game include various combinations of symbols corresponding to jackpots, reach display, lose, etc. in the symbol matching area 30a according to the lottery result of the lottery execution means 111. It is programmed in advance so as to be stopped.
[0072]
  The specific game execution means 123 displays the display area (30a, 30a, 30b) that constitutes the variable display device 30 when the result of the symbol matching game is a specific combination in which the character 3 stops on the third display unit 33 after the reach display. 30b), the specific game using the characters 1 and 2 as the specific related symbols related to the character 3 is executed in the specific game area 30b. Hereinafter, the contents of the specific game will be described in detail.
[0073]
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a state of transition from the character 3 to the specific game. As shown in FIG. 6, the specific game area 30b is {circle over (1)} {2} {3} until a ball is won in the start winning opening 20 and the third display unit 33 stops at the character 3 ({circle over (3)}). A demo screen is displayed. When the character 3 is stopped on the third display unit 33, the specific game area 30b is switched to shift to a screen operation related to the character 3 (4).
[0074]
The screen operation of the specific game area 30b is as follows: “Character 2 finds character 1 with ▲ 4 鞄. → ▲ 5 ▼ Character 2 approaches to steal 鞄. → ▲ 6 ▼ Character 1 to character 2 is 鞄When the operation “7. Character 1 regains the trap” is performed thereafter, the operation shifts to the later screen operation of the specific game (FIGS. 7 and 8).
[0075]
In addition, following the screen operation of {circle around (6)} above, when the “{8} -1 character 2 escapes. → {8 ▼ -2 characters 1 and 2 disappear from the specific game area 30b” action, After confirming, “^ 9 ▼ -1 character 2 moves to the variable display part. → ▲ 9 ▼ -2 The symbol on the third display part 33 becomes character 3 + character 2”. Determine.
In FIG. 6, (4) to (7) and (8) -1 correspond to the initial screen operation of the specific game, and (9) -1 and (9) -2 correspond to one aspect of the late screen operation. ing.
[0076]
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow in which the end of the later screen operation of the specific game becomes a jackpot pattern, continuing from (7) in FIG.
In the late-stage screen operation, first, “▲ 1” character 1 regains the habit in the specific game area 30b and moves to the symbol matching area 30a. → ▲ 2 ▼ Character 1 next to character 3 in the symbol matching area 30a ”Opens the bag”, and then branches into three operations depending on the content that came out of the bag.
[0077]
The first of the three actions is “▲ 3 ▼ -1 A big bird like a hawk emerges from the cage in the pattern matching area 30a and catches the character 3. → ▲ 3 ▼ -2 Character 3 becomes a big bird The character 1 moves away from the symbol matching area 30a while being caught. "
[0078]
The second is “▲ 4 ▼ -1 In the pattern matching area 30a, the contents of the bag are identified as a pistol, and the character 1 threatens the character 3. → ▲ 4 ▼ -2 The pistol is real and the character 3 escapes. The third operation is “(5) -1 The dog comes out of the cage in the symbol matching area 30a and moves toward the character 3. → (5)” -2 The dog bites the character 3, and the character 1 is no longer in the symbol matching area 30a so that the character 3 can escape from the dog.
[0079]
Following the three actions, {circle around (6)} the character 3 disappears from the third display portion 33 in the symbol matching area 30a, and a big hit pattern is “77”, and the latter-stage screen action of the specific game ends.
In the flow of the screen operation described above, the character 2 displayed in the specific game area 30b is sequentially changed to content that makes the user happy or regret depending on the progress state of the specific game.
[0080]
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow in which the ending of the later screen operation of the specific game becomes a losing pattern following (7) in FIG.
In such a case, in the late stage screen operation, first, “▲ 1” character 1 regains the habit in the specific game area 30b and moves to the symbol matching area 30a. → ▲ 2 ▼ Next to the character 3 in the symbol matching area 30a. The character 1 opens the bag, and then branches into three screen operations depending on the content that comes out of the bag.
[0081]
The first of the three actions is “(3) a small bird like a pigeon comes out of the cage in the symbol matching area 30a and stops on the head of the character 3.” The second is “▲ 4. ▼ -1 In the pattern matching area 30a, the contents of the kite are identified as a pistol, and the character 1 threatens the character 3. → ▲ 4 ▼ -2 The pistol is a fake, the flag comes out from inside, and the character 3 notices it. The screen operation is performed.
[0082]
The third is "(5) -1 The dog comes out of the cage in the pattern matching area 30a and heads toward the character 3. → (5) -2 The dog is caught by the bait presented from the character 3, The screen action “Character 1 tries to stop the dog” is performed.
[0083]
Eventually, following the three operations, the specific combination of “(6) reach display + character 3” is stopped, the loss pattern is fixed, and the latter-stage screen operation of the specific game is ended.
In the above flow, the character 2 displayed in the specific game area 30b is sequentially changed to content that is pleasing or regrettable depending on the progress state of the specific game. The relationship between the flow of the specific game and each reach pattern random value is shown in FIG.
[0084]
  Next, the flow of the entire game in the gaming machine 10 will be described based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
  In the main routine shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, after various initial settings are initially made, the processing after step S <b> 102 is repeatedly executed while the gaming machine 10 is powered on, and the display area of the variable display device 30 is displayed. Processes such as a symbol matching game at (30a, 30b), a specific game, and a payout of a prize ball when a special prize occurs are executed as needed.
[0085]
FIG. 12 shows a display form of a specific game in the specific game area 30b. Also, in the interrupt processing shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, when a ball wins the start winning opening 20 during the game, various lottery values are extracted and stored by the lottery execution means 111, and the main routine is An interrupt is executed. Note that the terminology in FIGS. 10 to 15 may be partially different from the terminology described above, such as “second liquid crystal part” in FIG. 12 indicates the specific game area 30b.
[0086]
In the main routine shown in FIG. 10, after various initial settings are first made (S101), if various random number values are stored by the right holding means 121, it is first determined whether or not the big hit determination random number is a big hit random number value. If it is a big hit random number value (Y in S102), it is then determined whether or not the reach determination random number is a reach execution random number value (S103).
[0087]
  If the reach determination random number is a reach execution random value (Y in S103), it is determined whether or not the reach pattern random number is 0 (S104). On the other hand, if the reach determination random number is not the reach execution random value (N in S103), the symbol matching game is started in the symbol matching area 30a of the display areas (30a, 30b) constituting the variable display device 30 (S146). Accordingly, one holding lamp 41 of the holding ball display device 40 is turned off (S147). As a result of the symbol matching game, the winning combination is obtained (S148).
[0088]
When the reach pattern random number is 0 (Y in S104), the symbol matching game is started in the symbol matching area 30a (S105), and one of the holding lamps 41 of the holding ball display device 40 is turned off accordingly (S106). In the symbol matching game, the character 3 (specific symbol) stops on the third display unit 33 through reach display (S107). Subsequently, on the screens of the specific game area 30b and the symbol combination area 30a, the specific game corresponding to the reach pattern 0 (see FIG. 9) is executed (S108), and the ending is determined to be a jackpot pattern (S109).
[0089]
If the reach pattern random number is not 0 (N in S104), it is next determined whether or not the reach pattern random number is 1 (S120). Here, when the reach pattern random number is 1 (Y in S120), the symbol matching game is started in the symbol matching area 30a (S121), and one holding lamp 41 of the holding ball display device 40 is turned off accordingly (S122). .
[0090]
In the symbol matching game, the character 3 (specific symbol) stops on the third display unit 33 through reach display (S123). Subsequently, on the screens of the specific game area 30b and the symbol combination area 30a, a specific game (see FIG. 9) corresponding to the reach pattern 1 is executed (S124), and the ending is determined to be a jackpot pattern (S125).
[0091]
When the reach pattern random number is not 1 (N in S120), it is determined whether or not the reach pattern random number is 2 (S130). Here, when the reach pattern random number is 2 (Y in S130), the symbol matching game is started in the symbol matching area 30a (S131), and one holding lamp 41 of the holding ball display device 40 is turned off accordingly (S132). .
[0092]
In the symbol matching game, the character 3 (specific symbol) stops on the third display unit 33 through reach display (S133). Subsequently, on the screens of the specific game area 30b and the symbol matching area 30a, a specific game (see FIG. 9) corresponding to the reach pattern 2 is executed (S134), and the ending is determined to be a jackpot pattern (S135).
[0093]
If the reach pattern random number is not 2 (N in S130), it is determined whether or not the reach pattern random number is 3 (S140). Here, when the reach pattern random number is 3 (Y in S140), the symbol matching game is started in the symbol matching area 30a (S141), and one of the holding lamps 41 of the holding ball display device 40 is turned off accordingly (S142). .
[0094]
In the symbol matching game, the character 3 (specific symbol) stops on the third display unit 33 through reach display (S143). Subsequently, on the screens of the specific game area 30b and the symbol combination area 30a, a specific game (see FIG. 9) corresponding to the reach pattern 3 is executed (S144), and the ending is determined as a jackpot pattern (S145).
[0095]
When the reach pattern random number is not 3 (N in S140), the symbol matching game is started as in the case where the reach determination random number is not the reach execution random number value (N in S103). It becomes a combination (S146 to S148).
[0096]
As a result of the symbol matching game, the winning combination is 0 (S148), or when the end result of the specific game is confirmed as a jackpot pattern (S109, S125, S135, S145). Is determined (S110). If the probability variation counter is 0 (Y in S110), a special prize is generated as a normal jackpot process (S111). On the other hand, if the probability variation counter is not 0 (N in S110), as the probability variation jackpot process, a special prize is generated and the probability variation mode is entered (S112).
[0097]
Here, the special prize refers to an opening / closing operation in which the movable plate 51 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) and then closed for a short time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) until a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 times). It is a state to be done. Further, when the mode is changed to the probability changing mode, the probability of the jackpot combination in the next symbol matching game changes higher than that in the normal game by the control of the probability changing means 112. Details of the special prize will be described later.
[0098]
Next, returning to the previous step, if the jackpot determination random number is not a jackpot random number value in the determination of S102 (N in S102), the process proceeds to (A) shown in FIG. Here, it is first determined whether or not the reach determination random number is a reach execution random number (S150).
[0099]
If the reach determination random number is a reach execution random value (Y in S150), it is determined whether or not the reach pattern random number is 4 (S151). On the other hand, if the reach determination random number is not the reach execution random number value (N in S150), the symbol matching game is started in the symbol matching region 30a of the variable display device 30 (S193), and accordingly, the holding lamp 41 of the holding ball display device 40 is displayed. Is turned off (S194). Then, as a result of the symbol matching game, the symbols of the display units 31 to 33 are all different combinations (S195).
[0100]
When the reach pattern random number is 4 (Y in S151), the symbol matching game is started in the symbol matching area 30a (S152), and one of the holding lamps 41 of the holding ball display device 40 is turned off accordingly (S153). In the symbol matching game, the character 3 (specific symbol) stops on the third display unit 33 through reach display (S154). Subsequently, a specific game corresponding to the reach pattern 4 (see FIG. 9) is executed on the screens of the specific game area 30b and the symbol matching area 30a (S155), and the ending is determined as a lost pattern (S156).
[0101]
If the reach pattern random number is not 4 (N in S151), it is determined whether or not the reach pattern random number is 5 (S161). Here, when the reach pattern random number is 5 (Y in S161), the symbol matching game is started in the symbol matching area 30a (S162), and accordingly, one hold lamp 41 of the hold ball display device 40 is turned off (S163). .
[0102]
In the symbol matching game, the character 3 (specific symbol) stops on the third display unit 33 through reach display (S164). Subsequently, on the screens of the specific game area 30b and the symbol combination area 30a, a specific game (see FIG. 9) corresponding to the reach pattern 5 is executed (S165), and the end of the game is determined as a lost pattern (S166).
[0103]
If the reach pattern random number is not 5 (N in S161), it is determined whether or not the reach pattern random number is 6 (S171). Here, when the reach pattern random number is 7 (Y in S171), the symbol matching game is started in the symbol matching area 30a (S172), and one of the holding lamps 41 of the holding ball display device 40 is turned off accordingly (S173). .
[0104]
In the symbol matching game, the character 3 (specific symbol) stops on the third display unit 33 through reach display (S174). Subsequently, a specific game corresponding to the reach pattern 6 (see FIG. 9) is executed on the screens of the specific game area 30b and the symbol matching area 30a (S175), and the ending is determined as a lost pattern (S176).
[0105]
If the reach pattern random number is not 6 (N in S171), it is determined whether or not the reach pattern random number is 7 (S181). If the reach pattern random number is 8 (Y in S181), the symbol matching game is started in the symbol matching area 30a (S182), and one of the holding lamps 41 of the holding ball display device 40 is turned off accordingly (S183). .
[0106]
In the symbol matching game, the character 3 (specific symbol) stops on the third display unit 33 through reach display (S184). Subsequently, the specific game corresponding to the reach pattern 7 (see FIG. 9) is executed only on the screen of the specific game area 30b in the variable display device 30 (S185), and the ending is determined as a lost pattern (S186).
[0107]
If the reach pattern random number is not 7 (N in S181), the symbol matching game is started in the symbol matching area 30a (S190), and one of the holding lamps 41 of the holding ball display device 40 is turned off accordingly (S190). S191). Then, the result of the symbol matching game becomes a combination of loses (S192).
[0108]
As a result of the symbol matching game, when a combination of loses is obtained (S192, S195), a special prize is generated when the end result of the specific game is determined to be a lost pattern (S156, S166, S176, S186). The process returns to the determination in S102 in FIG.
[0109]
As shown in FIG. 12, the specific game in the main routine as described above is selected so as to develop various stories corresponding to the reach patterns lottery executed by the lottery execution means 111. In addition, in FIG. 9, the relationship between each reach pattern and the specific content of a specific game is shown.
[0110]
In the interrupt processing shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, first, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 13, when a ball successfully wins the start winning opening 20 (Y in S201), first, whether or not the start storage counter is equal to or smaller than a predetermined value. Is discriminated (S202). If the start memory counter is equal to or smaller than the predetermined value (Y in S202), 1 is added to the start memory counter (S203), and one hold lamp 41 of the hold ball display device 40 is lit (S204).
[0111]
On the other hand, if the start memory counter exceeds the predetermined value (N in S202), the right to execute the symbol matching game is abandoned (S212), and 1 is subtracted from the start memory counter (S213). In such a case, the process returns to the determination of whether or not a ball has entered the start winning opening 20 (S201).
[0112]
After the hold lamp 41 is lit, it is subsequently determined whether or not the probability variation counter is 1 or more and less than or equal to a predetermined value (S205). If this condition is satisfied (Y in S205), the jackpot decision random number (probability variation) is determined. It is extracted and stored (S206). If the condition is not satisfied (N in S205), the big hit determination random number (normal) is extracted and stored (S207).
[0113]
Subsequently, reach determination random numbers are extracted and stored (S208), left symbol determination random numbers are extracted and stored (S209), middle symbol determination random numbers are extracted and stored (S210), and right symbol determination random numbers are stored. Is extracted and stored (S211). And it transfers to (A) shown in FIG.
[0114]
In the flowchart shown in FIG. 14, it is first determined whether or not the jackpot determination random number is a hit random number value (S220). Here, if it is a hit random number value (Y in S220), the left symbol determination random number is stored as a symbol to be stopped on the first display unit 31 (S221). Similarly, the left symbol determination random number is stored in the second display unit 32 and the third display unit 33 as a symbol to be stopped (S222, S223).
[0115]
Next, it is determined whether or not the reach determination random number is a reach execution random number (S224). If the reach determination random number is a reach execution random value (Y in S224), extraction and storage of the reach appearance rate determination random number is executed. (S225). On the other hand, if it is not the reach execution random number value (N in S224), the extraction pattern random number (see FIG. 9) is extracted and stored in the range of extraction conditions: 8 to 11 (S233).
[0116]
Next, it is determined whether or not the reach appearance rate determination random number is 0 (S226). If it is 0 (Y in S226), the reach condition random number (see FIG. 9) in the range of 0 to 3 is selected. (See) is executed (S227). On the other hand, if it is not 0 (N in S226), the extraction condition: extraction and storage of the reach pattern random number (see FIG. 9) is executed within the range of 8 to 11 (S233).
[0117]
Subsequently, the right symbol determination random value corresponding to the symbol 10 (character 3) is stored as a symbol to be stopped in the third display unit 33 (S228), and the left symbol determination random number value is 3,5,7. It is determined whether or not any of the above (S229).
[0118]
If it is a probability variation symbol (Y in S229), 1 is added to the probability variation counter (S230), and if it is not a probability variation symbol (N in S229), it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter is greater than 1 (S229). S234Y). If the probability variation counter is greater than 1 (Y in S234), the probability variation counter is reset to 0 (S235).
[0119]
Further, after 1 is added to the probability variation counter (S230), it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter is greater than a predetermined value (S231). If the probability variation counter is greater than the predetermined value (Y in S231), the probability variation counter is set to 0. It is reset (S232).
[0120]
Returning to the previous step, if it is determined in S220 that the jackpot determined random number is not a winning random number value (N in S220), the left symbol determined random number is stored in the first display unit 31 as a stopped symbol ( S240).
[0121]
Next, it is determined whether or not the reach determination random number is a reach execution random number value (S241). If the reach determination random number is a reach execution random number value (Y in S241), extraction and storage of the reach appearance rate determination random number is executed. (S242). Subsequently, the left symbol determination random number is also stored as a symbol to be stopped on the second display unit 32 (S243).
[0122]
Next, it is determined whether or not the reach appearance rate determination random number is 0 (S244). If it is 0 (Y in S244), the reach condition random number (FIG. 9) in the range of extraction conditions 4-7. (See) is executed (S227). On the other hand, if it is not 0 (N in S226), the extraction pattern random number (see FIG. 9) is extracted and stored within the range of extraction conditions: 8 to 11 (S245). Further, the right symbol determination random number value corresponding to the symbol 10 (character 3) is stored as a symbol to be stopped on the third display unit 33 (S246).
[0123]
If the reach appearance rate determining random number is not 0 (N in S244), the extraction pattern random number (see FIG. 9) is extracted and stored in the range of extraction conditions: 9 to 11 (S250). Next, it is determined whether or not the left symbol determination random number matches the right symbol determination random number (S251).
[0124]
Only when they match (Y in S251), after the right symbol determination random number is incremented by one count (S252), it is determined whether or not the right symbol determination random number is a random value corresponding to symbol 10 (character 3). (S253). If the random number value corresponds to the symbol 10 (Y in S253), the right symbol determined random number is added by 1 count (S254), and the right symbol determined random number is stored in the third display unit 33 as a symbol to be stopped. (S255).
[0125]
On the other hand, if the right symbol determined random number is not a random value corresponding to symbol 10 (N in S253), the right symbol determined random number is stored as it is in the third display unit 33 as a symbol to be stopped (S255).
[0126]
If the reach determination random number is not the reach execution random number value in the determination of S240 by returning to the previous step (N in S241), it is determined whether or not the left symbol determination random number matches the middle symbol determination random number. It is determined (S260).
[0127]
Only when they coincide with each other (Y in S261), after 1 count is added to the medium symbol determination random number (S261), the medium symbol determination random number is stored in the second display unit 32 as a symbol to be stopped (S262). Subsequently, the medium symbol determination random number is stored in the second display section 32 as a symbol to be stopped (S263).
[0128]
The flowchart shown in FIG. 15 shows special prizes that are generated when the result of the symbol matching game is a jackpot and when the end result of the specific game is a jackpot pattern. In such a special prize, the variable winning opening 50 is first opened (S301).
[0129]
Based on the count signal from the winning detection switch 53, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number, for example, ten has been won while the variable winning opening 50 is opened (S302). If there are 10 winnings (Y in S302), the solenoid 52 is driven based on the signal from the special prize generating means 110D, and the movable plate 51 is closed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), The variable winning opening 50 is closed (S304).
[0130]
If there are no 10 winnings (N in S302), it is determined whether or not a timeout of 29 seconds (S303). If there is a timeout (Y in S303), the variable winning opening 50 is closed. (S304). If it is not a timeout (N in S303), the process returns to the determination of whether or not there are 10 winnings.
[0131]
After the variable winning opening 50 is closed for 2 seconds, the variable winning opening 50 is opened again for 29 seconds, but before that, the number of rounds (one round is from the opening of the variable winning opening 50 to the closing). )) Has reached 16 which is a predetermined upper limit round number (S305).
[0132]
If the upper limit number of rounds has not yet been reached (Y in S305), it is determined whether or not the V winning slot 55 has been won (S306). If no prize has been won in the V prize opening 55 (N in S306), the special prize ends at that time (S307). On the other hand, if the V winning opening 55 is won (Y in S306), the next round is performed again and the variable winning opening 50 is opened (S301). Also, when the upper limit number of rounds has been reached (N in S305), the special prize ends (S307).
[0133]
As described above, even if the result of the symbol matching game does not correspond to the jackpot, if the combination is a specific combination, a specific game different from the symbol matching game is executed separately and can be enjoyed visually. Furthermore, depending on the result of the specific game, a special prize may be generated. Accordingly, the player can have a sense of expectation for the special prize once he has given up, and the thrill and excitement are maintained, and the game performance is improved.
[0134]
In particular, in the specific game, the initial screen operation in the specific game area 30b and the late screen operation in the symbol matching area 30a are divided into a case where the initial game only ends and a case where the latter screen operation continues. Since many are set, the display contents of the specific game are rich in variations, and the player can further enjoy the game visually.
[0135]
FIG. 16 shows a second embodiment of the present invention.
In the present embodiment, in the specific game, the character 2 displayed in the specific game area 30b applies a predetermined action to the character 1 displayed in the design match area 30a, so that the later stage in the design match area 30a. It is set to change the display form of the display operation. In the latter stage screen operation of the specific game in the first embodiment, the display operation is separately executed in the symbol matching area 30a and the specific game area 30b.
[0136]
FIG. 16 shows a continuation state when the contents of the character 1's cage moved to the symbol matching area 30a is a real pistol during execution of the specific game in the first embodiment. (1) shows the screen flow in the case of losing, and (2) on the right side shows the screen flow in the case of jackpot. Hereinafter, a case where the result of the specific game becomes a lost pattern and a case where the result of the specific game area 30b becomes a big hit pattern will be described.
[0137]
The screen operation in the case of losing changes as follows.
(1)-(1) Symbol matching area 30a: The contents of the bag can be seen as a real pistol.
Specific game area 30b: Character 2 regrets.
(1)-(2) Specified game area 30b: Character 2 tries to throw a rock toward symbol matching area 30a.
(1)-(3) A rock is thrown accurately toward the character 1 in the symbol matching area 30a.
(1)-<4> A rock collides with the character 1 in the symbol matching area 30a, and the characters 2 and 3 delight each other.
(1)-<5> In the symbol matching area 30a, the loss pattern is determined while remaining "7 + 7 + symbol 10".
[0138]
The screen operation in the case of winning changes as follows.
(2)-(1) Symbol matching area 30a: The contents of the bag can be seen as a real pistol.
Specific game area 30b: Character 2 regrets.
(2)-(2) Specific game area 30b: The character 2 tries to throw a rock toward the symbol matching area 30a.
(2)-(3) Character 2 in the specific game area 30b fails to throw a rock.
(2)-[4] A rock hits the character 3 in the symbol matching area 30a, and the character 2 looks at the character 3 with concern.
(2)-<5> In the symbol matching area 30a, a screen in which "7 + 7 + character 1 rejoices" is displayed, and the jackpot pattern is confirmed.
[0139]
In this way, in the specific game, by developing various stories, the player can be more entertained visually, and the thrill and excitement in the game can be increased. A duplicate description of the first embodiment will be omitted.
[0140]
Note that the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, the number of display portions in the symbol display area of the variable display device is not limited to three, but may be two, or four or more.
[0141]
In the specific game, two characters 2 and 3 appear as specific related symbols related to character 1 (specific symbol), but the number of specific related symbols is not limited to two. Only one or three or more may be provided. Of course, the story of a specific game is not limited to the one described above, and various developments can be considered.
[0142]
【The invention's effect】
  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, even if the result of the symbol matching game on the variable display device is not a big win, if the specific combination including the specific symbol is obtained, the character having the content related to the specific symbol is displayed. Execute a specific game that develops a predetermined story by displaying an animation, and the lottery execution means determines whether or not to derive a specific combination, and is determined to derive the specific combination, and If it is decided to generate a special prize, the result of the specific gameSaidCharacters related to specific designs2nd characterA jackpot pattern consisting ofAnd the result of the specific game is that the second character and the first character among the specific symbol and the character operate for the development of the predetermined story, and then the specific symbol is not displayed. The pattern that is a big hit that does not display in the display area,If it is determined that the specific combination is derived, and it is determined that no special prize is generated, the result of the specific game isSaidIncluding a function for determining a pattern that causes the character not to be displayed in the display area.SecondWhen the jackpot is made up of charactersAnd when the result of the specific game is a jackpot that does not display the specific symbolIn addition, since a function for generating a special prize is included, it is possible to give a player an expectation for a special prize once he has given up, together with visual enjoyment.
  Further, the specific game executing means is divided into an initial screen operation for executing animation display by a character in a specific game area, and a late screen operation for executing animation display by the character and the specific pattern in a pattern matching area. If the game ends only when the game is ended, and the latter stage screen operation is continued, the display contents of the specific game are rich in variations, and the player can further enjoy the game visually.
  And if the specific symbol is stopped on the last display section after reaching the reach display, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for reach display in the next specific game as it is. It becomes.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the function of the CPU of the control means of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a front view showing the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a symbol arrangement in a symbol matching game in the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a chart showing a list of random numbers for determining jackpots or loses, reach patterns, and stop symbols in a symbol matching game or a specific game in the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. is there.
FIG. 6 is a screen flow diagram showing an example of a symbol matching game and a specific game in the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a screen flow diagram showing an example of a specific game in the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a screen flow diagram showing an example of a specific game in the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a chart showing the relationship between the flow of a specific game and each reach pattern random value in the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an entire game (main routine) in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an entire game (main routine) in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating each scene of the specific game in the variable display device for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating interrupt processing for the entire game (main routine) in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating interrupt processing for the entire game (main routine) in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a special prize in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a screen flow diagram showing an example of a specific game in the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
  10 ... Game machine
  11 ... Game board
  11a ... Launch rail
  12 ... Launcher
  13 ... Upper plate
  14 ... Lower plate
  16 ... out mouth
  17 ... Indicator lamp
  20 ... Starting prize opening
  30 ... Variable display device
  30a ... Pattern matching area
  30b ... Specific game area
  31 ... 1st display part
  32 ... 2nd display part
  33 ... Third display section
  40 ... Holding ball display device
  41 ... Hold lamp
  50 ... Variable prize opening
  51. Movable plate
  52 ... Solenoid
  53 ... Winning detection switch
  54 ... Winning counting machine
  55 ... V prize opening
  56 ... V winning detection switch
  60: Prize ball payout means
  100: Control means
  101: Game control means
  102: Display control means
  110 ... CPU
  111 ... Lottery execution means
  112 ... Probability variation means
  113 ... Special prize generating means
  120 ... CPU
  121 ... Rights reservation means
  122 ... pattern matchingGameExecution means
  123: Specific game execution means
  131 ... ROM
  132 ... RAM
  133 ... ROM
  134 ... RAM

Claims (3)

Start prize opening that can win a ball,
A variable display device having a display area capable of variably displaying various symbols, and starting the variable display of the various symbols in the display region on the condition that a ball wins at the start winning opening, and for a predetermined time A symbol matching game execution means for executing a symbol matching game for stopping variable display of the various symbols after elapse of time;
As a result of the symbol matching game, a special prize generating means for generating a special prize when a combination of symbols stopped in the display area corresponds to a predetermined jackpot;
A lottery execution means for determining the combination of the occurrence of the special award and the symbol as a result of the symbol matching game before deriving the result of the symbol matching game;
In a gaming machine equipped with
As a result of the symbol matching game, a combination of symbols not corresponding to the jackpot, and when a specific combination including a specific symbol is displayed in the display area, the specific symbol is based on a predetermined pattern. Specific game execution means for executing a specific game in which a predetermined story is developed by displaying a character of contents related to the game in the display area,
The lottery execution means
When deciding whether to derive the specific combination, and when deciding to derive the specific combination and generating the special prize,
Wherein said specific game result is big hit and a second character of the characters of the content associated with the specific symbols and the specific symbols pattern, the specific game results of the specific symbols and the character The second character and the first character operate for the development of the predetermined story, after which the specific symbol is not displayed and the special symbol is not displayed in the display area. Decide
It is determined to derive the particular combination, and, if it does not generate the prize is determined, the out of the specific game result is not displayed before the crisis Yarakuta the display area Including the function of determining the pattern;
In the case where the result of the specific game is a jackpot composed of the specific symbol and the second character, and the case where the result of the specific game is a jackpot that does not display the specific symbol. A gaming machine including a function for generating the special prize. The display area of the variable display device is divided into a specific game area and a pattern matching area,
The symbol matching game execution means executes variable display of the various symbols in the symbol matching area,
The specific game executing means includes at least the initial screen operation for executing animation display by the character in the specific game area and the late screen operation for executing animation display by the character and the specific symbol in the symbol matching area. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an initial screen operation. The symbol matching area includes three display parts,
In the above-mentioned symbol matching game, the combination of all the symbols stopped on three display units is the jackpot combination, and first the reach display that matches the symbols stopped on two display units is followed by the above specified display unit. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a case where a symbol is stopped is set as the specific combination.

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