JP4680427B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
According to the present invention, when a lottery is executed by winning a start opening and the result of the lottery is a win, the game state is advantageous to the player. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can increase the chance of winning a lottery.
[0002]
[Prior art and problems to be solved by the invention]
Conventionally, in gaming machines, particularly pachinko machines, a lottery is made by detecting a pachinko ball that has won a start winning opening (special symbol start winning opening). There is a pachinko machine that has a function (big hit) that is released a predetermined number of times to increase the winning rate of game balls and to make it advantageous for the player.
[0003]
In this type of pachinko machine, a display unit (usually a liquid crystal display screen) is installed at the center of the gauge board of the pachinko machine as an effect for notifying the player of the result of the lottery. The display unit is configured to display a symbol hit screen in a sequence when a symbol changing screen of a plurality of columns is configured (there is also a background screen) and the changing symbol stops. By seeing the symbol variation screen, the player is amazed whether it is a hit or miss, so that the player can have a sense of expectation.
[0004]
By the way, in the case of changing the symbol, a general model has a variable direction determined. For example, symbol variation screens are provided in three vertical columns, each scrolls in the vertical direction, and hit / miss is determined by three stop symbols aligned in the center of the screen.
[0005]
Further, when the lottery result is a win, whether or not this win is a probability change (hereinafter referred to as a probability change) is also displayed. That is, the stop symbols after the three rows of symbol changes are set as temporary stop symbols (for example, the temporary stop is not fixed by swinging without being completely stopped), and the change is restarted (rechanged). At this time, by changing while maintaining the hit arrangement state, for example, the probability variation pattern and the non-probability variation symbol arranged every other frame are alternately displayed in the center of the screen, and finally the hit that has completely stopped in the center of the screen. Whether or not the odd hit is determined by the design.
[0006]
However, there is a problem that the symbol variation that determines the hit / miss is likely to be monotonous and the final stop symbol is likely to be predicted. In order to solve this problem, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-667 (hereinafter referred to as prior art), a planar symbol group (a symbol group arranged in a matrix form vertically and horizontally) is configured, and one of the symbols is displayed. On the other hand, it has been proposed to change the position vertically and horizontally. Thereby, the variation of a symbol fluctuation increases and it becomes difficult to predict the final stop symbol.
[0007]
However, if the symbol scrolls in multiple directions, such as up and down and left and right, the player's psychology is conscious in the same direction (up and down direction or left and right direction), so it takes time to confirm the direction of change of the symbol, The next symbol cannot be predicted, and the interest of the symbol variation itself will fade.
[0008]
Also, in the symbol variation that determines whether or not the probability variation, only the hit sequence varies as it is, and when the probability variation symbol and the non-probability variation symbol are alternately arranged as described above, the probability is 1/2. However, the present situation is that the player cannot have a higher expectation.
[0009]
In consideration of the above facts, the present invention has an object to obtain a gaming machine capable of increasing the variation of the symbol variation, and in particular, in the case of a display effect that determines the probability variation, a game machine capable of enhancing the preference of the symbol variation itself, that is, the prediction of the symbol variation. It is.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the present invention , when a lottery is executed by winning a start opening and the result of the lottery is a win, the game state is advantageous to the player. It is a gaming machine capable of increasing the winning probability of a lottery, which produces an effect display with a variation pattern of a plurality of symbol groups, and by an arrangement of a predetermined number of stop symbols respectively selected from the plurality of symbol groups, A first effect display control means for notifying that the lottery result is a winning, a symbol group setting means for setting a part of the symbol as a matrix symbol group arranged in a regular and vertical manner, Next to the effect display of the hit notification by the first effect display control means, the effect display of whether or not it is per probability change is executed with the variation pattern using the matrix-like symbol group set by the symbol group setting means. , Matri A second effect display control means for informing whether or not the probability variation is met based on a stop symbol selected from a symbol-like symbol group; and a matrix-like symbol group set by the symbol group setting means. possess a notice informing means for warning notifying the change direction, and wherein in the second effect display control means together to approximate the stop symbols of plural rows by the first effect display control means, the front and back the respective symbols are to each other It is characterized in that the state overlapped in the direction is a single symbol of the matrix-like symbol group, and the effect is displayed after the periphery of this single symbol is used as the display area of the matrix-like symbol group.
The present invention is characterized by visually distinguishing the symbols of the aggregated display area from the symbols around the display area.
In the present invention, in the effect display of whether or not the probability effect is hit by the second effect display control means, the display surface screen has a layer structure, and the uppermost layer is a single unit of the matrix-like symbol group. The display area where one symbol is displayed is an open mesh image, and this mesh image makes it difficult to see the lower layer image, and emphasizes a single symbol of the matrix-like symbol group Yes.
[0011]
According to the present invention , when the winning is confirmed in the effect display by the first effect display control means, the effect display is subsequently made in the effect display by the second effect display control means as to whether or not the probability change is met.
[0012]
At this time, the symbol group setting means sets a part of the symbol as a matrix symbol group. As a result of the variation of the trick-like symbol group, the variation of the symbol to be changed increases, so that the player can have a sense of expectation.
[0013]
In addition, the player can easily recognize the direction of change by notifying the advance notification means whether to move in the vertical direction or in the horizontal direction at the time of change using this matrix-like symbol group. , You can concentrate on the pattern variation pattern. That is, by concentrating on the symbol variation pattern, it is possible to increase the symbol variation variation while maintaining the possibility of predicting the final stop symbol.
[0015]
In the second effect display, since it is a premise that the winning symbol is displayed as it is, it is difficult to use the display area effectively. Therefore, the winning symbols are gathered at the center of the display area, and the gathered symbols are replaced with one of the matrix symbols. As a result, a new display area is created around the collected symbols, and the matrix-like symbols around the collected symbols can be displayed, making it easy to visually check the variation state.
[0017]
Visually distinguish between assembled symbols and surrounding symbols, such as changing the brightness of surrounding symbols, changing the color, or masking with a mesh-like symbol, Can be emphasized.
[0018]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 shows a pachinko machine 110 according to the present embodiment. The pachinko machine 110 is configured by a rectangular frame 113 and supported by a base surface 115. The frame 113 is provided with a decorative plate 113A, a speaker 162, a key cylinder 113B, and the like.
[0019]
A transparent glass plate 110A is disposed on the inner front surface of the frame 113 in a state of being fitted into the glass frame 110B. A game board 111 is disposed in an inner area partitioned by the transparent glass plate 110A. In addition, an area surrounded by the arc-shaped rail 112 in the game board 111 is a gauge portion 114 that is a game area.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of nails 116 are driven over the entire surface of the gauge portion 114, and pachinko balls launched through the rails 112 bounce against the nails 116 or guide formed by the nails 116. It is going to fall while being guided by the road. In addition to this nail 116, a windmill 118 is attached at a symmetrical position toward the gauge portion 114 so as to change the direction of the pachinko ball in an unexpected direction.
[0021]
Further, the gauge portion 114 is provided with a winning opening 120 at a plurality of positions, and when a pachinko ball enters the winning opening 120, a predetermined number of pachinko balls are paid out to the player.
[0022]
Such a gauge portion 114 is a substantially symmetrical system, and an electric accessory unit 122 as a special symbol variation device is disposed in the center portion, and the display portion 124 is exposed. A special symbol start winning port 126 for starting the electric accessory unit 122 is provided below the display unit 124.
[0023]
A special prize opening 128 is arranged further below the special symbol starting prize opening 126, and an opening / closing member 129 for opening and closing the special prize opening 128 is opened for a predetermined time in a so-called display state in the electric accessory unit 122. It is configured to win a large number of pachinko balls.
[0024]
In addition, the pachinko ball which won the special symbol start winning opening 126 is held for a maximum of four balls, and when the guidance of the lottery result by the electric accessory unit 122 is finished, the held portion is digested. ing.
[0025]
In addition, the gauge part 114 is provided with a normal symbol start winning opening 130, and when a pachinko ball wins a prize in the normal symbol start winning opening 130, the display of the normal symbol display part (not shown) fluctuates and becomes a predetermined unit number. An electric tulip 134 as a movable part provided in the special symbol start winning opening 126 is opened for a predetermined time. By opening the electric tulip 134, the probability of winning the special symbol start winning opening 126 is physically increased.
[0026]
As shown in FIG. 1, the lower part of the gauge part 114, that is, the lower part of the transparent glass plate 110A is a panel part 140, the upper panel 140A is provided with an upper plate 141, and the lower panel 140B is fired. A handle 136 as an operation unit of the apparatus and a lower plate 138 for receiving a pachinko ball falling from the upper plate 141 are provided. Note that an ashtray 143 is also provided on the lower panel 140B.
[0027]
The handle 136 is attached to a rotating shaft protruding from the inside of the panel 140, and is rotatable about the rotating shaft. That is, when the player holds and rotates the handle 136, the launching device is operated, and the firing strength is set based on the rotation angle. Note that a return biasing force is applied to the rotation, and the structure automatically returns to the original rotation position when the player releases his / her hand.
[0028]
FIG. 3 shows an outline of a control system for controlling the pachinko machine 110. The control system is classified for each function such as the payout control board 152, the sound control board 154, the lamp control board 156, the launch control board 158, the symbol display control board 160, etc. with the main control board 150 as the center (hereinafter referred to as “the control system”). These are collectively referred to as the sub-control board 151).
[0029]
The main control board 150 and the sub control board 151 can also manage the operation status of the pachinko machine by connecting to the hall computer 208 on the pachinko shop side via the management control board 206.
[0030]
The main control board 150 stores a basic program relating to the game, and the other sub-control boards 151 execute independently based on the command signal from the main control board 150. That is, the main control board 150 basically outputs only a command and does not receive feedback of the result or the like.
[0031]
The payout control board 152 controls the number of payouts of pachinko balls, and the sound control board 154 controls the output of sound effects and the like from the speaker 162 provided in the pachinko machine 110. In addition, the lamp control board 156 controls turning on / off of the electric decoration member (game board state display lamp) 164 attached to the pachinko machine 110, and the launch control board 158 controls the launch of the pachinko ball by the player. .
[0032]
The symbol display control board 160 is connected to the display unit 124 via a display driver 166, and executes display that provides a predetermined effect based on a command signal from the main control board 150. The symbol display control board 160 also controls the normal symbol display unit.
[0033]
The main control board 150 includes a special symbol winning sensor 168 provided at the special symbol starting winning port 126, a normal symbol winning sensor 170 provided at the normal symbol starting winning port 130, and a winning sensor provided at each winning port 120. 172 and a special winning opening sensor 173 that detects a pachinko ball that has won the special winning opening 128 is connected. The special winning opening 128 is provided with a V zone for continuing the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening, and a V zone sensor 171 is also provided in this V zone.
[0034]
The main control board 150 is connected to a solenoid 174 for opening / closing the electric tulip 134, a solenoid 175 for opening / closing the opening / closing member 129 of the special prize opening 128, and a special symbol holding lamp 200 (see FIG. 2). Yes.
[0035]
In addition, the main control board 150 draws special symbols and normal symbols, selects display contents on the display unit 124 based on the lottery result, and outputs a command signal to the symbol display control board 160. That is, in the symbol display control board 160, data of different display contents based on a plurality of types of command signals are stored in advance, and the data is selected based on the command signals and activated.
[0036]
Here, as a game content of the present embodiment, when a pachinko ball is won in the special symbol start winning opening 126 and a lottery is performed inside, the main control board 150 will play the game state of the pachinko machine 110. Are switched to a state advantageous to the player (hereinafter referred to as jackpot processing). That is, when the big hit is reached, the opening / closing member 129 of the big winning opening 128 is opened for a predetermined time. When the opening / closing member 129 is in an open state, it becomes possible to win many pachinko balls that have been out balls, and a large number of balls are guaranteed in a short time. Note that the opening time of the special winning opening 128 is normally set to 30 seconds, which is limited to 30 seconds, and is closed when, for example, 10 pachinko balls are won.
[0037]
The main control board 150 repeats a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 10 to 16 rounds), with one round from the opening to closing of the prize winning opening 128 as one round.
[0038]
At the time of the big hit, the display unit 124 executes a display effect for determining whether or not the big hit. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, at the time of this display effect, the display unit 124 is provided with the first symbol display area 10 and the second symbol display area 12 on the left and right sides thereof. In the center, a first effect area 14, a third symbol display area 16, and a second effect area 18 are provided in order from the top. In the first symbol display area 10, the second symbol display area 12, and the third symbol display area 16, a preset normal variation pattern (a vertical virtual reel, hereinafter referred to as a vertical reel if necessary) is scrolled. (Fluctuate) and display the symbols sequentially. It is controlled so that it fluctuates at high speed at the beginning and fluctuates at a low speed. Characters and the like are displayed in the first effect area 14 and the second effect area 16, and reach advance notice is made as necessary.
[0039]
Here, the first symbol display area 10 and the second symbol display area 12 change at a low speed before the third symbol display area 16 and temporarily stop. As shown in FIG. 5, when the first symbol display area 10 and the second symbol display area 12 are temporarily stopped at the number “7”, the reach state is reached, and the player stops the third symbol display area 16. Pay attention to the design. After the reach state, if the same symbol as the first symbol display region 10 and the second symbol display region 12 (that is, the number “7”) is temporarily stopped in the third symbol display region 16, a big hit is made.
[0040]
When the big hit state is reached, the third symbol display area 16 is switched from a normal column reel (virtual) to a matrix arrangement variation pattern (virtual reel, hereinafter referred to as matrix reel) 20 shown in FIG. Then, vertical and horizontal fluctuations are executed (see FIGS. 7 and 8).
[0041]
At this time, the symbols in the third symbol display area 16 are in a state in which the temporarily stopped symbols approach both the first symbol display region 10 and the second symbol display region 12 and the three symbols overlap in the front and back direction. . In other words, it is not necessary to display a symbol for notifying of hit / miss in the first symbol display area 10 and the second symbol display area 12, and instead all the areas of the symbol display unit 124 are displayed on the matrix reel 20. The display area of the design.
[0042]
Here, in the present embodiment, as the uppermost layer constituting the screen of the display unit 124, a mesh image in which the third symbol display region 16 (the center of the display unit 124) is opened in a rectangular shape is displayed. As a result, the symbols other than the symbols displayed in the third symbol display area 16 (the center of the display unit 124) (the first symbol display area 10 and the second symbol display area 12) are slightly difficult to see due to the mesh on the upper layer. On the contrary, the symbols in the third symbol display area 16 are emphasized.
[0043]
Further, when the matrix reel 20 changes, the changing direction is displayed in the first effect area 14 by an arrow 22 (see FIGS. 7 and 8).
[0044]
Here, in the present embodiment, a total of four arrows (arrows 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D in order from the left) are displayed at a time in the first effect area, and one arrow Is one frame of symbol variation. That is, the fact that four arrows 22 are displayed means that four symbol changes will be executed from now on, and the arrow 22 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is one frame downward in the first time. Move (arrow 22A), second move one frame rightward (arrow 22B), third move one frame upward (arrow 22C), fourth move one frame left (arrow 22D) (As a result, it returns to the original).
[0045]
In this way, the player predicts the current position and the final variation position of the matrix reel 20 drawn in the head by associating the number of arrows 22 with the number of symbols of the symbol variation 1: 1. It becomes possible.
[0046]
FIG. 9 shows a functional block diagram for the display effect on the symbol display control board 160.
[0047]
A command signal is input from the main control board 150 to the variation pattern recognition unit 24 in the symbol display control board 160 based on the result of the lottery when the special start winning opening 126 (see FIG. 2) is won.
[0048]
The variation pattern recognition unit 24 analyzes the command signal, recognizes the variation pattern of the effect based on the lottery result, and sends this to the variation execution control unit 26.
[0049]
The variation execution control unit 26 sends a signal to the variation pattern switching unit 28 based on the recognized variation pattern. A normal variation pattern memory 30 and a probability variation effect matrix array variation pattern memory 32 are connected to the variation pattern switching unit 28. First, a predetermined variation pattern (tandem reel) is read from the normal variation pattern memory 30; In the case of winning, the matrix reel 20 shown in FIG. 6 is read from the probability changing effect matrix array variation pattern memory 32 and sent to the image output unit 34.
[0050]
In addition, the fluctuation execution control unit 26 sends a signal to the arrow image selection unit 36. In the arrow image selection unit 36, an arrow image memory 38 is connected, and an arrow corresponding to the direction of change on the matrix reel 20 is selected and sent to the image output unit 34.
[0051]
The image output unit 36 outputs image data to the display driver 166 while synchronizing the respective images. Thereby, the display on the display unit 124 is executed.
[0052]
The operation of this embodiment will be described below.
[0053]
First, when a pachinko ball is launched, it is guided by the rail 112 and falls while making unpredictable movement while abutting against the nail 116, the windmill 118, etc. of the gauge part 114. Here, when winning a prize at the winning opening 120, a predetermined number of pachinko balls are paid out (prize balls). When the normal symbol start winning opening 130 is won, the normal symbol winning sensor 170 detects this.
[0054]
With this detection, the main control board 150 starts drawing a normal symbol. That is, a random number counter is used to draw numbers from 0 to 9 with a predetermined probability. As a result of the lottery, there is no particular change in the gaming state in the case of losing. On the other hand, if the result of the lottery is a win (for example, a win number of 7 is drawn), the main control board 150 opens the electric tulip 134 provided in the special symbol start winning opening 126, Energize the solenoid 174. Thereby, it can be set as the high probability state in which the pachinko ball is easy to enter the special symbol start winning opening.
[0055]
When a pachinko ball wins the special symbol start winning opening 126 (step 300 in FIG. 10), the main control board 150 starts a big hit lottery with a predetermined probability using a random number counter (step 302 in FIG. 10). As a result of the big hit lottery, when the hit / miss is determined, the big hit flag is turned on (hit) / off (off) in the control (steps 304, 306, and 308 in FIG. 10).
[0056]
Next, in each case, a symbol variation pattern (symbol variation pattern) prepared in advance is selected (may be selected by a random number counter), and a command signal is sent to a control substrate related to the effect including the symbol display control substrate 160. .
[0057]
The symbol display control board 160 displays the symbol variation pattern on the display unit 124 via the display driver 166 based on the received command signal (step 310 in FIG. 10). In this symbol variation pattern, there are various effects such as hitting via reach, missed reach, and missed via reach, and the player can wait for the lottery result with a sense of expectation. Details of the display control in step 310 will be described later.
[0058]
Here, in the case of winning, the opening / closing member 129 of the special winning opening 128 is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times, so that the probability of winning a pachinko ball becomes extremely large, and the player is in an advantageous state. (Steps 312 and 314 in FIG. 10).
[0059]
If a pachinko ball wins the special symbol start winning opening 126 during the symbol variation display, the lottery is performed at that time, but the symbol variation display is waited until the currently displayed symbol variation display is finished. This is notified to the player by turning on the hold lamp.
[0060]
Here, the symbol variation pattern on the symbol variation display control board 160 is a specific reach symbol (the first symbol display region 10 and the second symbol display region 12) as an effect for notifying whether or not the big hit has occurred. Is temporarily stopped), the fluctuation in the third symbol display area 16 is switched from normal vertical reel fluctuation to matrix reel fluctuation.
[0061]
The display effect control (step 310 in FIG. 10) will be described below according to the flowchart in FIG.
[0062]
In step 320, it is determined whether or not the hit flag is on. If the determination is affirmative, that is, if it is a win, the process proceeds to step 322 to select a hit fluctuation pattern (vertical reel) from the normal fluctuation pattern memory 30. The process proceeds to step 326. If a negative determination is made in step 322, that is, if there is a deviation, the routine proceeds to step 324, where a variation pattern for detachment (tandem reel) is selected from the normal variation pattern memory 30, and the routine proceeds to step 326.
[0063]
In step 326, the pre-reach effect display is executed, and then in step 328, it is determined whether or not reach has been reached, and in the case of negative determination, since it is out of this point, the process proceeds to step 330 and the result is displayed. (Complete stop) and this routine ends. If the determination in step 328 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 332 in order to achieve reach production. In step 332, a reach effect is executed, after which the symbol is temporarily stopped, and the process proceeds to step 334. In step 334, it is determined whether or not the temporary stop after the reach effect is successful. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step 330 to display the result (complete stop), and this routine ends.
[0064]
If the determination in step 334 is affirmative (winning), the process proceeds to step 336 to execute the reach effect using the matrix reel 20, and the matrix reel 20 (see FIG. 6) and proceeds to step 337.
[0065]
In step 337, the image configuration of the display unit 124 is changed. That is, a net image is superimposed on the first symbol display area 10 and the second symbol display area 12 to make it slightly difficult to see the symbol, and conversely, the symbol in the third symbol display area 16 is emphasized, and the process proceeds to step 338. In step 338, the arrow 22 (see FIGS. 7 and 8) corresponding to the changing direction is read from the arrow image memory 38, and the process proceeds to step 340.
[0066]
In step 340, while the arrow 22 is displayed in the first effect area 14, a display in which the pattern is fluctuated vertically and horizontally is executed in the third symbol display area 16, and the process proceeds to step 340 to display a final result display (symbol). Complete stop) and the routine ends.
[0067]
Here, in the present embodiment, the number of arrows 22 displayed in the first effect area and the number of symbol variation frames correspond to 1: 1. For this reason, four frames are moved from the current symbol position, and this variation direction can also be recognized by the direction of the arrow 22, so that the player can predict the final stop symbol. In other words, the player's preference can be expanded by increasing the variation variation, and the burden on the player due to the increased variation variation (in which direction the variation is, etc.) as indicated by the arrow 22. Can be reduced.
[0068]
In addition, since the number of displayed arrows 22 and the number of symbol fluctuations correspond to 1: 1, it is easier to predict.
[0069]
According to the present embodiment, when the symbols of the first symbol display area 10 and the second symbol display area 12 are temporarily stopped in the reach state, and the symbol is temporarily stopped by hitting the third symbol display area 16, By changing the symbol variation pattern in the three symbol display area 16 from the normal column reel to the matrix reel 20, variations can be provided. In addition, since the change direction on the matrix reel 20 is displayed in advance by the arrow 22, the player can concentrate on only the change pattern without being confused by the change direction. Furthermore, since the final stop symbol can be predicted by looking at the notice display by the arrow 22, the player can have a sense of expectation.
[0070]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the color or density of the arrow 22 is sequentially changed to change the direction of change from the start of change to the end of change by the arrow 22 from the beginning. When displayed, it can be made easier to distinguish which arrow 22 the current corresponds to.
[0071]
In this case, a character such as a gear (not shown) is displayed in the second effect region 18 and the variation direction of the third symbol display region 16 is synchronized with the rotation direction of the third symbol display region 16 and the rotation direction of the gear. The direction can be made easier to recognize.
[0072]
Further, when all the arrows 22 are displayed in advance, the skilled person can easily predict the final stop symbol. Therefore, a “?” Mark or the like may be inserted in place of the arrow 22 irregularly, or false information (so-called gas information) may be inserted. In addition, when putting gas information, it may be noticed that it is gas information in some form, and an effect of enjoying whether or not it is noticed may be provided. Further, instead of the arrow 22, any character may be used as long as the direction of change can be recognized.
[0073]
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in order to distinguish between the symbols to be displayed in the third symbol display area 16 and the surrounding symbols, the net-like images are overlapped to make it slightly difficult to see, but may be distinguished by brightness or color. When the symbols change using the matrix reel 20 in the third symbol display area 16, the display areas of the first symbol display area 10 and the second symbol display area 12 are temporarily reduced to enlarge the third symbol display area. You may do it.
[0074]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the present invention has an excellent effect that the variation of the symbol variation can be increased, and in particular, in the case of a display effect for determining the probability variation, the preference of the symbol variation itself can be enhanced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a front view of a gauge unit according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control system of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a front view showing a display area of the display unit according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a front view showing a display state on the display unit according to the present embodiment;
FIG. 6 is a development view of a matrix reel applied to the present embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a front view showing a display state (variation state by the first matrix reel) on the display unit according to the present embodiment;
FIG. 8 is a front view showing a display state (variation state by a second matrix reel) on the display unit according to the present embodiment;
FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram for symbol variation display on a symbol display control board.
FIG. 10 is a control flowchart showing a flow of games according to the present embodiment.
11 is a flowchart showing display control in step 310 of FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 1st symbol display area 12 2nd symbol display area 14 1st effect area 16 3rd symbol display area 18 2nd effect area 20 Matrix arrangement variation pattern (matrix reel)
22 Arrow 24 Fluctuation pattern recognition unit 26 Fluctuation execution control unit 28 Fluctuation pattern switching unit 30 Normal variation pattern memory 32 Probability variation matrix arrangement variation pattern memory 34 Image output unit 36 Arrow image selection unit 38 Arrow image memory 110 Pachinko machine (game machine) )
114 Gauge part 122 Electric accessory unit 124 Display part 126 Special symbol starting prize opening 150 Main control board 160 Symbol display control board

Claims (3)

If the lottery is executed by winning the starting gate and the result of the lottery is a win, the game state is advantageous to the player, and if the win is per probability change, the win probability of the subsequent lottery A gaming machine capable of increasing
A first effect that displays an effect with a variation pattern of a plurality of symbol groups and notifies that the result of the lottery is a win by an arrangement of a predetermined number of stop symbols respectively selected from the symbol groups of the plurality of columns. Display control means;
A symbol group setting means for setting a part of the symbol as a matrix symbol group arranged regularly and vertically;
Following the effect display of the hit notification by the first effect display control means, the effect display of whether or not it is per probability change is executed with the variation pattern using the matrix-like symbol group set by the symbol group setting means. And second effect display control means for informing whether or not the probability variation is based on a stop symbol selected from the matrix symbol group,
Have a, a notice informing means for warning notification set the direction of change matrix pattern group in said pattern group setting means,
In the second effect display control means, the stop symbols of a plurality of rows by the first effect display control means are brought close together, and a state in which the symbols are overlapped with each other in the front and back direction is a single symbol of the matrix-like symbol group. A gaming machine characterized in that a design is displayed and an effect is displayed after a single symbol is displayed around a display area of a matrix-like symbol group . 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the symbols of the aggregated display area and the symbols around the display area are visually distinguished.   In the effect display of whether or not the second effect display control means hits the probability variation, the display surface screen has a layer structure, and the uppermost layer displays a single symbol of the matrix-like symbol group. 2. The display image according to claim 1, wherein the display area is an open mesh image, and a single image of the matrix-like symbol group is emphasized by making it difficult to see a lower layer image. Item 3. The gaming machine according to Item 2.

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