JPH0889632A - Gaming machine and gaming method using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide a gaming machine which has high game playability, is powerful and interesting, and a gaming method using the gaming machine. [Constitution] The puzzle pattern 16a is divided by a dividing line 16b into a predetermined number of divided patterns 16c, and a jackpot pattern 16d is selected from among the divided patterns 16c. A puzzle pattern selection display section 16 and a display pattern having a similarity relationship with the divided pattern 16c. 17
Variable display means 15 having a picture display section 17 for selecting a predetermined number of display pictures 17a from a, and display picture 1
Puzzle game management means 21 for executing a prize determination comparing 7a and jackpot pattern 16d to generate added value 21a
And.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine for launching a gaming ball on a gaming board surface and competing for the winning of the gaming ball.
A first-class gaming machine (fever machine) which comprises variable display means as accessory means capable of changing the winning probability on the game board surface and operates the variable display means by winning a specific winning opening to compete for a game, and The present invention relates to a game method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a game machine of this type and a game method using the same, there are the following game machines, for example. That is, the game board surface is erected on the front side of the machine body, and at the approximate center of the game board surface, the type of the game machine is determined, and usually one kind of accessory object means is attached to enhance the game playability. It had been.

In particular, the accessory means comprises a specific winning opening (so-called chucker) and variable display means (so-called digital), and when a game ball wins the specific winning opening (chucker), a pattern is displayed on the variable display means. When it is rotated and displayed, and the pattern displayed on the variable display means matches a specific combination,
A first-class gaming machine in which a variable winning opening operates and a winning game can be performed with a relatively higher probability (winning probability) than usual is called a fever machine (fever mono).

[0004]

However, in such a conventional fever machine (first-class game machine) and a game method using the same, the reach game and the big hit game in the variable display means are directed to a specific winning opening. It is completed for each prize, and in the process of reaching the big hit game, only the last game result is reflected and the continuity of the game content is low, so the game is low and it is not powerful and interesting. There was a problem.

In addition, since the player cannot visually recognize the process until reaching the big hit state, the playability is low,
Moreover, there was a problem that it was not powerful and interesting.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems of the prior art as described above. By adding a prize winning process of a puzzle game which is interlocked with a specific winning port, continuity is provided in the game contents. Further, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine which has a high gaming characteristic, which enables the player to visually recognize the continuity of the game content, and which is powerful and interesting, and a gaming method using the gaming machine.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems] The gist of achieving the above object lies in the following 4 items.

Item [1] According to the winning of the game ball (12) to the specific winning opening on the game board surface (11), a pattern matching game is executed, and whether or not the combination of the patterns matches the winning pattern. In the gaming machine that manages the progress of the game by executing the award determination, the gaming machine is provided on the gaming board surface (11),
A specific winning opening (22) for generating a winning signal (22a) according to the winning, and a puzzle pattern (22) provided on the game board surface (11) and used for a pattern matching game when receiving the winning signal (22a) ( 16a) and decide the puzzle pattern (1
6a) is divided by a dividing line (16b) into a predetermined number of divided patterns (16c), and a predetermined number is selected from the divided patterns (16c) as a jackpot pattern (16d) by selection using a random number. The jackpot pattern (16d) is in a non-display state, and the remaining divided patterns (16c) are in a display state. The puzzle pattern selection display section (16) and the divided pattern which is activated after the selection of the jackpot pattern (16d) is completed. A variable display means (15) having a pattern display section (17) for selecting and displaying a predetermined number of the display patterns (17a) from the display patterns (17a) having a similar relationship with (16c) by using a random number. And operating after waiting for the selection display of the display pattern (17a) to finish, and the predetermined number of display patterns (17a) selected and displayed on the pattern display unit (17) and the puzzle pattern selection display unit. 16) The prize determination is performed by comparing with the predetermined number of the jackpot patterns (16d), and as a result of the prize determination, all the jackpot patterns (16d) are in a similar relationship. Value added (21a) when the display pattern (17a) is selected and displayed
A puzzle game management means (21) for managing the progress of the puzzle game which is the game by generating a variable winning a prize opening (20) which repeats opening and closing a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time according to the added value (21a). A gaming machine (10) comprising:

[2] Item The puzzle pattern selection display section (1
6) is a display state and a non-display state of each divided pattern (16c) displayed in the puzzle pattern selection display part (16) when the game ball (12) has won the specific winning opening (22). And are randomly repeated for a predetermined time, and the predetermined number of divided patterns (16c) are divided into the jackpot patterns (16c).
d), and after the lapse of the predetermined time, the selected jackpot pattern (16d) is hidden and the remaining divided patterns (16c) are displayed. [1] Item A game machine (10) according to item 1.

[3] Item According to the winning of the game ball (12) to the specific winning opening on the game board surface (11), a pattern matching game is executed, and whether or not the combination of the patterns matches the winning pattern In the gaming method of the gaming machine which manages the progress of the game by executing the award determination, the specific winning opening (22) generates a winning signal (22a) according to the winning, and the variable display means (15). Puzzle pattern selection display section (1
When 6) receives the winning signal (22a), it determines a puzzle pattern (16a) to be used in a pattern matching game, and divides the puzzle pattern (16a) by a dividing line (16b) in a predetermined number of divisions. The jackpot pattern (16d) is divided into (16c), a predetermined number is selected from the divided patterns (16c) as a jackpot pattern (16d) by selection using a random number, and the jackpot pattern (16d) is set in a non-display state and the remaining divisions are performed. Design (1
6c) is in the display state, and the pattern display portion (17) provided on the variable display means (15) displays the jackpot pattern (16d).
Is operated after completion of selection, and a predetermined number of display patterns (17a) are selected and displayed from the display patterns (17a) having a similarity with the divided pattern (16c),
The puzzle game management means (21) displays the display pattern (17
a) The operation is started after completion of the selective display, and the predetermined number of display symbols (17a) selectively displayed on the pattern display unit (17) and the predetermined number selected on the puzzle pattern selection display unit (16). Number of jackpot patterns (16
The above-mentioned award determination which compares with d) is executed, and as a result of the award determination, when the display pattern (17a) having a similar relationship with each of all the jackpot patterns (16d) is selectively displayed By managing the progress of the puzzle game which is the game by generating a value (21a), a variable winning a prize mouth (20)
The game machine (1) is characterized by repeating opening and closing a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time according to the added value (21a).
0) game method.

[4] Item The puzzle pattern selection display section (1
6) is a display state and a non-display state of each divided pattern (16c) displayed in the puzzle pattern selection display part (16) when the game ball (12) has won the specific winning opening (22). And are randomly repeated for a predetermined time, and the predetermined number of divided patterns (16c) are divided into the jackpot patterns (16c).
d), and after the lapse of the predetermined time, the selected jackpot pattern (16d) is hidden and the remaining divided patterns (16c) are displayed. [3] The game method described in.

[0012]

The game machine and the game method using the same according to the present invention execute a pattern matching game in accordance with the winning of the game ball (12) to the specific winning opening on the game board surface (11), and execute the pattern matching game. The progress of the game is managed by executing a prize determination as to whether or not the combination matches the winning pattern.

The specific winning opening (22) detects the winning of the game ball (12) and generates a winning signal (22a).

The puzzle pattern selection display section (16) provided on the variable display means (15) performs the following operations 1) to 4) when it receives the winning signal (22a): 1) → 2). →
Execute in the order of 3) → 4).

1) The puzzle pattern (16a) used in the pattern matching game is determined.

2) The puzzle pattern (16a) is divided by a dividing line (16b) into a predetermined number of divided patterns (16c).
Split into.

3) A predetermined number of jackpot patterns (16) are selected from the divided patterns (16c) by selection using random numbers.
Select as d).

4) The jackpot pattern (16d) is set in a non-display state and the remaining divided patterns (16c) are displayed.

The pattern display section (17) provided on the variable display means (15) performs the following operations 5) to 6) 5) → 6).
Execute in order.

5) The operation is started after the selection of the jackpot pattern (16d) is completed.

6) A predetermined number of display patterns (17a) are selected from the display patterns (17a) having a similarity with the divided pattern (16c) and displayed.

The puzzle game management means (21) manages the progress of the puzzle game which is the game by executing the following operations 7) to 9) in the order of 7) → 8) → 9).

7) The operation is started after the selection display of the display pattern (17a) is completed.

8) The predetermined number of display patterns (17a) selected and displayed on the pattern display section (17) and the predetermined number of jackpot patterns (16d) selected on the puzzle pattern selection display section (16). ) Is performed to execute the award determination.

9) As a result of the award determination, when the display pattern (17a) having a similar relationship with each of all the jackpot patterns (16d) is selectively displayed, the added value (21a)
Occurs.

The variable winning a prize mouth (20), the above-mentioned added value (2
According to 1a), opening and closing are repeated a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time.

Further, the puzzle pattern selection display section (16) is
When the winning signal (22a) is received, the operations of 3) and 4) are replaced with the following operations of 3 ') and 4'), and 1) → 2) → 3 ') → 4'). You may make it perform in order of.

3 ') The puzzle pattern selection display section (1
The display state and the non-display state of each of the divided patterns (16c) displayed in 6) are randomly repeated for a predetermined time to select the predetermined number of divided patterns (16c) as the jackpot pattern (16d).

4 ') After the lapse of the predetermined time, the selected jackpot pattern (16d) is hidden and the remaining divided patterns (16c) are displayed.

As described above, the specific winning opening (22)
By adding the winning process of puzzle game linked with
The process of reaching the big hit game can be visually recognized by the player side, and it is possible to realize a gaming machine which has high game playability, is powerful and interesting, and a gaming method using the same.

[0031]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 is a functional block diagram of a gaming machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front view showing an operation of a variable display means 15 in a game method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The game machine 10 and the game method using the same according to the present embodiment are the game ball 1 to the specific winning opening on the game board surface 11.
In order to manage the progress of the (puzzle) game by executing a pattern matching game in accordance with the winning of 2 and executing a prize determination as to whether or not the combination of the patterns matches the winning pattern. As shown in FIG. 1, it comprises a specific winning opening 22, a variable display means 15, a puzzle game management means 21, and a variable winning opening 20. In addition, the variable winning a prize port 20 is provided with a puzzle pattern selection display unit 16 and a pattern display unit 17.

Although not shown in FIG. 1, the interior of the game board surface 11 or its periphery is provided with an electric decoration for enhancing game playability. The front side of the game board surface 11 is covered with protective glass.

On the back side of the game board surface 11, there is provided a chute member for flowing down the winning game balls taken in from the accessory in an aligned state. A game ball counter may be attached to the downstream end of the chute member.

Furthermore, in the lower half of the front side of the gaming machine 10,
A front plate in which the game balls 12 to be used for a game are placed and a lower plate in which the game balls 12 overflowing from the front plate are received are provided above and below. Further, at the lower right end on the front side of the game machine 10, a handle for hitting the game ball 12 on the game board surface 11 is provided. The handle is set so as to launch the game ball 12 from the game ball launching device provided inside the game machine 10 by its operation.

An out ball mouth (not shown) is provided below the variable display means 15 so as to collect the out ball.

The processing in the specific winning opening 22, variable display means 15 (puzzle pattern selection display section 16 and pattern display section 17), puzzle game management means 21, variable winning opening 20 and the like is controlled by a computer based on a microprocessor. Has been realized. Also, the microprocessor is
The system bus is connected.

The specific winning opening 22, variable display means 15 (puzzle pattern selection display section 16 and pattern display section 17), puzzle game management means 21, variable winning opening 20, etc.
6a, dividing line 16b, dividing pattern 16c, jackpot pattern 1
6d, display pattern 17a, added value 21a, winning signal 22
Data transmission such as a is performed via the system bus of the computer. When a bus structure such as an Ethernet bus, GP-IB bus, RS232C bus, S100 bus, or Centronics bus is used, data transmission is executed according to a predetermined communication protocol corresponding to each.

The specific winning opening 22 is provided on the game board surface 11 and is connected to the puzzle pattern selection display section 16 of the variable winning opening 20 so as to generate a winning signal 22a in accordance with the winning.

The means for detecting the game ball 12 in the specific winning opening 22 of this embodiment is realized by computer control based on a microprocessor. Further, the microprocessor is connected to the system bus.

As the means for detecting the game balls 12 at the specific winning opening 22, optical detection means using LEDs, photoelectric tubes, etc., magnetic detection means using hall elements, etc., matrix sensors, touch sensors, etc. are used. It can be realized by using an electrical detection means that changes the electric resistance, or a detection means that detects a change in the dielectric constant using a capacitor. In the present embodiment, an optical detection means using an LED that is small in size and consumes less power is used, which is resistant to disturbance noise.

A sound generating section may be connected to the specific winning opening 22. The sound generation unit of this embodiment emits music, voice, and the like to the player through the speaker when the specific winning opening 22 is won. The sound generator of this embodiment is realized by computer control based on a microprocessor. Further, the microprocessor is connected to the system bus.

The variable display means 15 may be a liquid crystal display device (LCD), an EL (electro luminescence) device, or a cathode ray tube (CRT). The display screen of a liquid crystal display unit (LCD) or cathode ray tube (CRT) has a dot matrix configuration, and the display dots forming the display screen are turned on (that is, turned on) or turned off (that is, turned off) on the display screen. A desired puzzle pattern 16a can be displayed on the screen.

In this embodiment, a liquid crystal display device (LCD)
Is used. Similarly, the puzzle pattern selection display section 16 and the pattern display section 17 which constitute the variable display means 15 are shown in FIG.
As shown in, the display screen of the liquid crystal display unit (LCD) is virtually divided and displayed.

The puzzle pattern selection display section 16 is a game board surface 1
1, the puzzle pattern 16a to be used in the pattern matching game is determined when the winning signal 22a is received, the puzzle pattern 16a is divided by the dividing line 16b into a predetermined number of divided patterns 16c, and selection is made using random numbers. Divided pattern 16
The predetermined number is selected from among c as the jackpot pattern 16d, the jackpot pattern 16d is hidden, and the remaining divided patterns 16c are displayed. The variable display means 15 is provided with the device, and further, the pattern display unit 17 and the puzzle. Game management means 2
It is connected to 1 and.

A sound generation unit may be connected to the puzzle pattern selection display unit 16. The sound generation unit of the present embodiment, for example, when the puzzle pattern 16a is determined, music,
It is a device that emits a sound or the like to let the player hear it through a speaker. The sound generator of this embodiment is realized by computer control based on a microprocessor. Further, the microprocessor is connected to the system bus.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the puzzle pattern 16a is at a level that can be visually recognized by the player.
The black thick line is used as the dividing line 16b, and is displayed in a state of being divided into a predetermined number of divided patterns (9 in this embodiment) of divided patterns 16c. The division line 16b and the division pattern 16c can be displayed by turning on (lighting) or off (lighting off) display dots that form a display screen in a liquid crystal display unit (LCD).

Further, the puzzle pattern 16a is divided so that the shapes of the divided divided patterns 16c and the puzzle pattern 16a are not similar to each other, and even when the display pattern 17a is displayed on the pattern display unit 17, the player visually recognizes it. It is easy to recognize.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a black thick line is used as a dividing line 16b, and a divided pattern 16c obtained by dividing the puzzle pattern 16a into a jigsaw puzzle pattern is used to perform a pattern matching game. The piece in the jigsaw puzzle corresponds to the divided pattern 16c.

Further, three (= predetermined number) of 9 divided patterns 16c are selected as the jackpot pattern 16d by selection using random numbers. That is, the three (= predetermined number) divided patterns 16c that are in the non-display state (OFF display state) are the jackpot patterns 16d that are the conditions for generating the added value 21a (for example, a jackpot (fever) game).

The non-display state in this embodiment is to turn off the corresponding part in the liquid crystal display device (LCD), and it looks black to the player. That is, the selected jackpot pattern 16d is in a black silhouette state (non-display state) as shown in FIG. 2, and only the shape of the jackpot pattern 16d can be visually recognized by the player, and the symbol itself of the jackpot pattern 16d cannot be recognized. . Although the black silhouette state is used as the non-display state in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is sufficient if the brightness and saturation are adjusted so that they can be visually recognized by the player. For example,
You may use light gray as a non-display state.

On the contrary, the display state of the present embodiment is to turn on the relevant portion in the liquid crystal display device (LCD), and the player selects the jackpot pattern 16d as shown in FIG. Both the shape and the pattern itself are visible.

When the game ball 12 wins the specific winning opening 22, the puzzle pattern selection display unit 16 displays the divided pattern 16c displayed on the puzzle pattern selection display unit 16 and the non-display state. The predetermined number of divided patterns 16c are randomly repeated for a predetermined time to select the jackpot pattern 16d, and after the lapse of a predetermined time, the selected jackpot pattern 16d is hidden and the remaining divided patterns 16c are displayed.
May be provided in the variable display means 15 so as to be displayed, and may be further connected to the pattern display section 17 and the puzzle game management means 21.

As the puzzle pattern 16a displayed on the puzzle pattern selection display portion 16, a plurality of types of anime character patterns, landscape patterns, cartoon patterns, photographs, etc. are prepared, and are used according to the game situation. It may be possible to further enhance the game property (game property). Also,
The number of divisions of the divided pattern 16c may be changed at any time in accordance with the game situation to further enhance the game characteristic (game characteristic) visually. Furthermore, a moving image (for example, an animation constituted by a simple repetitive motion) that is visually recognizable on the player side is provided, and the puzzle pattern 16a (moving image) is moved even while the variable display means 15 is in operation, so that the visual It may be possible to further enhance the game property (game property).

The picture display section 17 is provided on the game board surface 11 and operates after waiting for the selection of the jackpot picture 16d, and a predetermined number of display pictures 17a are randomly selected from among the display pictures 17a having a similarity with the divided picture 16c. It is arranged in the variable display means 15 so as to be selected and displayed using, and is further connected to the puzzle pattern selection display portion 16 and the puzzle game management means 21. In this embodiment, three (= predetermined number) display patterns 17a are selected and displayed using random numbers.

The similar relationship between the divided pattern 16c and the display pattern 17a is geometrical similarity, and specifically, the divided pattern 16c and the display pattern 17a are in a contracted or enlarged relationship. .

A sound generating section may be connected to the picture display section 17. The sound generation unit of this embodiment, for example,
When the selection display of the three (= predetermined number) display patterns 17a is completed, music, voice, or the like is emitted to the player through the speaker. The sound generator of this embodiment is realized by computer control based on a microprocessor. Further, the microprocessor is connected to the system bus.

The puzzle game management means 21 displays the display pattern 17
It operates after waiting for the selection display of a to finish, and compares the predetermined number of display patterns 17a selected and displayed on the pattern display unit 17 with the predetermined number of jackpot patterns 16d selected on the puzzle pattern selection display unit 16 The winning determination is executed, and as a result of the winning determination, the progress management of the puzzle game is performed by generating the added value 21a when the display pattern 17a having a similar relationship with each of all the jackpot patterns 16d is selectively displayed. The puzzle pattern selection display unit 16, the pattern display unit 17, and the variable winning port 20 are connected.

More specifically, all (that is, three) display patterns 17a are each subjected to this game process, and the blank pattern (non-display state (light-out display state) 16c ( If the design of the design selection display section is completed by filling in the jackpot pattern 16d)), the condition for generating the added value 21a (eg, jackpot (fever) game) is satisfied, so that the variable winning means is activated. Value added 21a
Is generated. In other words, it can be considered that the game for completing the jigsaw puzzle composed of 9 pieces corresponds to the pattern matching game of this embodiment.

A sound generation section may be connected to the puzzle game management means 21. The sound generation unit of this embodiment is
When the added value 21a is generated (when the big hit game is reached), music / voice such as fanfare is emitted and the player hears it through a speaker. The sound generator of this embodiment is realized by computer control based on a microprocessor. Further, the microprocessor is connected to the system bus.

The variable winning a prize opening 20 is connected to the puzzle game management means 21 so as to repeat opening and closing a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time according to the added value 21a.

The means for detecting the game balls 12 in the variable winning opening 20 of this embodiment is realized by computer control based on a microprocessor. Further, the microprocessor is connected to the system bus.

As the means for detecting the game balls 12 in the variable winning opening 20, optical detecting means using LEDs, photoelectric tubes, etc., magnetic detecting means using hall elements, etc., matrix sensors, touch sensors, etc. are used. It can be realized by using an electrical detection means that changes the electric resistance, or a detection means that detects a change in the dielectric constant using a capacitor. In the present embodiment, an optical detection means using an LED that is small in size and consumes less power is used, which is resistant to disturbance noise.

Next, the operation will be described.

FIG. 1 is a game machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a functional block diagram of FIG. 2, and is a front view showing the operation of the variable display means 15 in the game method according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In the game machine and the game method using the same according to the present embodiment, a pattern matching game is executed in accordance with the winning of the game ball 12 to the specific winning opening on the game board surface 11, and the combination of the patterns is won. The progress of the game is managed by executing a prize determination whether or not the pattern matches.

The specific winning opening 22 detects the winning of the game ball 12 and generates a winning signal 22a.

The variable display means 15 uses a liquid crystal display unit (LCD). The puzzle pattern selection display section 16 and the pattern display section 17 that constitute the variable display means 15 are also realized by virtually dividing and displaying the display screen of the liquid crystal display unit (LCD) as shown in FIG. .

The display screen of the liquid crystal display unit (LCD) has a dot matrix structure, and the display dots forming the display screen are turned on (that is, turned on = display state) or turned off (that is, turned off = non-display state). Thus, the desired puzzle pattern 16a can be displayed on the display screen. For the same reason, the divided pattern 16c can be displayed, and the jackpot pattern 16d can be hidden.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a pattern matching game (puzzle game) is performed using the divided pattern 16c divided into jigsaw puzzles with the number of divisions being nine. Pieces in the jigsaw puzzle are divided patterns 16c
Corresponds to.

When receiving the winning signal 22a, the puzzle pattern selection display section 16 provided in the variable display means 15 performs the following operations 1) to 4) 1) → 2) → 3) → 4).
Execute in order.

1) The puzzle pattern 16a used in the pattern matching game is determined.

2) The puzzle pattern 16a is divided into dividing lines 16b
Is divided into a predetermined number of divided patterns 16c.

3) A predetermined number is selected as the jackpot pattern 16d from the divided patterns 16c by selection using random numbers.

4) The jackpot pattern 16d is set in the non-display state and the remaining divided patterns 16c are set in the display state.

That is, when the game ball 12 wins the specific winning opening 22, each divided pattern 16c constituting the puzzle pattern 16a displayed in the puzzle pattern selection display portion 16 of the variable display means 15 is in the display state or not. The display state is repeated at random, and finally the three divided patterns 16c are selected to be in the non-display state. The jackpot pattern 16d, which is the condition for generating the added value 21a (in this embodiment, the jackpot game), is obtained by dividing the three divided symbols 16c in the non-display state (light-off display state).
And

The display state of the divided picture 16c can be realized by appropriately turning on (lighting) or off (lighting off) the display dots forming the puzzle picture selection display section 16 in the liquid crystal display unit (LCD) or cathode ray tube (CRT). .

Similarly, the divided pattern 16c (the jackpot pattern 1
The non-display state of 6d) can be realized by turning off (turning off) all the display dots forming the puzzle pattern selection display portion 16 in the liquid crystal display unit (LCD) or the cathode ray tube (CRT).

Further, in this embodiment, the shapes of the divided divided patterns 16c and the puzzle patterns 16a are made not similar to each other, and the player visually recognizes even when the display pattern 17a is displayed on the pattern display section 17. It is easy to recognize.

It should be noted that a plurality of types of puzzle patterns 16a displayed on the puzzle pattern selection display portion 16 are prepared so that the puzzle patterns 16a can be used properly according to the game situation so as to further enhance the game property (game property) visually. Good. Further, the number of divisions of the divided pattern 16c may be changed at any time according to the game situation to further enhance the game characteristic visually (game characteristic). Furthermore, a video that can be visually recognized by the player (for example, an animation composed of simple repetitive actions).
The puzzle pattern 16a is displayed even when the variable display means 15 is in operation.
The (moving image) may be moved so as to visually enhance the game characteristic (game characteristic).

The picture display section 17 provided in the variable display means 15 executes the following operations 5) to 6) in the order of 5) → 6).

5) The operation is started after the selection of the jackpot pattern 16d is completed.

6) A predetermined number of the display patterns 17a among the display patterns 17a which are similar to the divided pattern 16c.
Is displayed using a random number.

The display pattern 17a having a similarity with the divided pattern 16c is displayed on the pattern display section 17 a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, it is set to three times), and as shown in FIG. The three divided patterns 16c are displayed on the pattern display unit 17 as a result.

The puzzle game management means 21 has the following 7)-
By executing the operation of 9) in the order of 7) → 8) → 9), the progress of the puzzle game which is the game is managed.

7) The operation is started after the selection display of the display pattern 17a is completed.

8) The prize for comparing the predetermined number of display patterns 17a selected and displayed on the pattern display unit 17 with the predetermined number of jackpot patterns 16d selected on the puzzle pattern selection display unit 16 Execute the judgment.

9) As a result of the prize determination, the display patterns 17a having a similar relationship with all of the jackpot patterns 16d.
The value added 21a is generated when is selected and displayed.

In this embodiment, in addition to the game process of 9),
The display pattern 17a displayed and operated on the pattern display unit 17 was the same as the divided pattern 16c (the jackpot pattern 16d) which is in the non-display state (light-off display state) of the pattern selection unit (that is, the similarity relationship is different). When established), display pattern 17
When "a" is displayed, a blank column (non-display state (light-off display state) that is in a non-display state of the pattern display section 17 that matches (that is, a similar relationship is established) with the display pattern 17a is divided. Design 16c (that is, jackpot design 16d)
The display operation that seems to be sucked into is executed.

In this embodiment, 1) → 2) → 3) → 4) →
The game process of 5) → 6) → 7) → 8) → 9) is set as one operation unit of the variable display means 15 given to one specific winning opening 22 for winning, but it is particularly limited to this. However, the game process 1) → 2) → 3) → 4) → 5) → 6) → 7) → for one specific winning opening 22
You may repeat 8)-> 9)) multiple times.

Further, when the puzzle pattern selection display section 16 receives the winning signal 22a, it replaces the operations 3) and 4) with the operations 3 ') and 4') below, and replaces 1) with 1). It may be executed in the order of → 2) → 3 ′) → 4 ′).

3 ') The display state and the non-display state of each divided pattern 16c displayed on the puzzle pattern selection display portion 16 are randomly repeated for a predetermined time, and the predetermined number of divided patterns 16c are divided into the jackpot patterns. 16d is selected.

4 ') After the lapse of the predetermined time, the selected jackpot pattern 16d is brought into a non-display state and the remaining divided patterns 16c are brought into a display state.

In this embodiment, the divided pattern 16c is used.
The predetermined number of times the random number is selected and the predetermined number of times the similar display pattern 17a is displayed on the pattern display portion 17 are three times,
Although one operation unit in the variable display means 15 is terminated, the present invention is not particularly limited to this, and the predetermined number of times may be set to three times or more, or may be set to three times or less.

All (that is, three) display patterns 17a pass through this game process, and are left blank (non-display state (light-out display state) in the pattern selection display portion 16c).
If the pattern of the pattern selection display portion is completed by filling the (big hit pattern 16d) portion, the condition for generating the added value 21a (for example, big hit (fever) game) is satisfied, so the variable winning a prize port 20 is activated. To generate the added value 21a. The variable winning a prize opening 20 repeats opening and closing a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time according to the added value 21a.

That is, the added value 21a can be generated by completing a jigsaw puzzle composed of 9 pieces.

As described above, by adding the prize winning process of the puzzle game interlocking with the specific winning opening 22, the process of reaching the big hit game can be visually recognized by the player side, and the game playability is improved. It is possible to realize a gaming machine having a high price and having power and fun, and a gaming method using the gaming machine.

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According to the gaming machine and the game method using the same according to the present invention, the winning process of the puzzle game interlocking with the specific winning port is added by adding the winning process of the puzzle game interlocking with the specific winning port. By adding, it becomes possible for the player side to visually recognize the process until reaching the big hit game, and it is possible to realize a gaming machine which has high game playability, is powerful and interesting, and a gaming method using the same.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the operation of the variable display means in the game method according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Gaming machine 11 ... Gaming board surface 12 ... Gaming ball 15 ... Variable display means 16 ... Puzzle pattern selection display section 16a ... Puzzle pattern 16b ... Dividing line 16c ... Dividing pattern 16d ... Large hitting pattern 17 ... Picture display section 17a ... Display pattern 21 ... Puzzle game management means 21a ... Granted value 20 ... Variable winning port 22 ... Specific winning port 22a ... Winning signal

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A pattern matching game is executed according to a winning of a game ball to a specific winning opening on a game board surface, and a prize determination is made as to whether or not the combination of the patterns matches the winning pattern. In a gaming machine that manages the progress of the game, a specific winning opening provided on the gaming board surface and generating a winning signal according to the winning, and a gaming board provided on the gaming board surface, a pattern when receiving the winning signal The puzzle pattern to be used in the matching game is determined, the puzzle pattern is divided into a predetermined number of divided patterns by dividing lines, and a predetermined number is selected from the divided patterns as a jackpot pattern by selection using a random number. Is a non-display state and the remaining divided patterns are displayed. A puzzle pattern selection and display section is operated, waiting for completion of selection of the jackpot pattern to operate, and a predetermined pattern is displayed from among the display patterns having a similarity relationship with the divided pattern. The variable display means having a pattern display section for selecting and displaying a number of the display patterns by using a random number, and operating after waiting for completion of the selection display of the display patterns, and the predetermined display selected and displayed on the pattern display section. The number of displayed symbols and the predetermined number of jackpot patterns selected in the puzzle symbol selection display unit are compared to perform the prize determination, and as a result of the prize determination, all of the jackpot patterns are compared. Puzzle game management means for managing the progress of the game by generating added value when the similar display patterns are selected and displayed, and repeating opening and closing a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time according to the added value. A game machine characterized by comprising a variable winning opening and. 2. The puzzle pattern selection display unit determines a display state and a non-display state of each divided pattern displayed on the puzzle pattern selection display unit when a game ball wins the specific winning opening. The predetermined number of divided patterns is selected as the jackpot pattern by repeating for a predetermined time at random, and after the lapse of the predetermined time, the selected jackpot pattern is hidden and the remaining divided patterns are displayed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: 3. A pattern matching game is executed in accordance with a winning of a game ball to a specific winning opening on a game board surface, and a prize determination is made as to whether or not the combination of the patterns matches the winning pattern. In the gaming method of the gaming machine that manages the progress of the game, the specific winning opening generates a winning signal according to the winning, and the puzzle pattern selection display section provided in the variable display means receives the winning signal. At this time, a puzzle pattern to be used in the pattern matching game is determined, the puzzle pattern is divided into a predetermined number of divided patterns by dividing lines, and a predetermined number is selected from the divided patterns by selection using a random number. , The jackpot pattern is hidden and the remaining divided patterns are displayed, and the pattern display unit provided in the variable display means operates after waiting for the selection of the jackpot pattern to operate, phase A predetermined number of the display patterns are selected and displayed from the related display patterns by using a random number, and the puzzle game management means is operated after the selection display of the display patterns is completed, and is selected in the pattern display section. The prize determination is performed by comparing the displayed predetermined number of display patterns with the predetermined number of jackpot patterns selected in the puzzle pattern selection display unit, and as a result of the prize determination, all the The progress of the game is managed by generating the added value when the display pattern having a similar relationship to each of the jackpot patterns is selectively displayed, and the variable winning a prize is predetermined within a predetermined time according to the added value. A game method for a gaming machine characterized by repeating opening and closing a number of times. 4. The puzzle pattern selection display unit determines a display state and a non-display state of each divided pattern displayed in the puzzle pattern selection display unit when a game ball wins the specific winning opening. The predetermined number of divided patterns is selected as the jackpot pattern by repeating for a predetermined time at random, and after the lapse of the predetermined time, the selected jackpot pattern is hidden and the remaining divided patterns are displayed. 4. The game method according to claim 3, wherein.