JPH11226194A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] To allow a player to accurately recognize the level of probability that the reach will be hit by the effect performed at the time of reach, and prepare a plurality of hit types that can appear from one reach state, To provide a gaming machine capable of giving a player a sense of expectation of a larger value hit. When a reach state is formed on a variable display means, a fixed candidate display means displays an arbitrary number of symbols out of a plurality of predetermined types of symbols in a remaining undetermined area in the reach state. Is finally displayed as a symbol candidate finally confirmed and displayed. At this time, two or more types of winning patterns are displayed as candidates. The symbol matching game executing means 50 selects one of them to determine the execution result of the symbol matching game, and the special value generating means 30 is finally determined in the process of appearance of the winning when the winning occurs. The size of the special value given to the player is changed according to the type of the symbol that has been set.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention executes a predetermined symbol matching game when a ball hit on a game board has won a specific winning opening, and when the result is a hit, a special value advantageous to the player. To a gaming machine for providing

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a pachinko machine, a variable display means such as a liquid crystal monitor, a special winning opening (start chucker) and a large winning opening (attacker) are provided on a game board, and when a ball wins the start chucker, A symbol matching game in which the symbol on the variable display means is temporarily fluctuated and then stopped is executed, and when the symbol resulting from the execution is a specific combination, a hit is made, and in the normal state, the closed attacker is temporarily opened. , Player's favorable condition (special prize)
There is something that forms.

[0003] The variation of the symbols will be described in more detail. For example, the variable display means is provided with a plurality of symbol display columns, and when the ball enters the start chucker, the symbols on all the symbol display columns are scrolled at the same time. Let it.
Thereafter, the fluctuation of the symbols in each display column is stopped according to a predetermined order, and when the combination of the displayed symbols is a prize combination, a hit occurs, and the attacker is opened and closed to form a prize state. .

[0004] In the process of such a pattern change,
Simply reversing the fluctuation and stop of the pattern is monotonous and lacks in the interest of the game, so when one more predetermined pattern is reached, when a reach state that becomes a special prize combination occurs, this is a special effect different from normal There is something that announces and makes the game more interesting.

[0005] In addition, a plurality of combinations of winning symbols are set, and when a particular symbol combination, for example, a symbol of "777" hits, a so-called probability change is performed, and a predetermined predetermined number of times thereafter. In some cases, the probability of winning in the symbol matching game is increased more than usual.

[0006]

However, when the effects in the reach state are diversified, it is difficult to determine which effect is likely to be hit. For this reason, even if the reach is high in probability, the player may not be very interested in it, or may be excited more than necessary in the reach with low probability. There was a problem that it was not possible to properly evoke according to.

[0007] Further, when an effect having a low probability of reaching the prize combination occurs, a person who knows the effect loses interest in winning at that time. Furthermore, there is a problem in that the effect of lowering the probability of reaching such a hit naturally occurs more frequently than the effect of high probability, so that the fun of the entire game is spoiled.

[0008] Further, in the conventional device, it is already known at the time when the reach state is formed whether or not to enter the probability fluctuation, so that there is a problem that the excitement and expectation of the player cannot be maintained for a longer time. there were.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems of the prior art, and allows a player to accurately recognize the level of the probability that the reach will be hit by the effect performed when the reach occurs. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that prepares a plurality of hit types that can appear from one reach state, and that can give a player a sense of expectation for a higher value hit.

[0010]

The gist of the present invention to achieve the above object lies in the following inventions. [1] A predetermined symbol matching game is executed when a ball hit on the game board surface (11) wins a specific winning opening (12), and when the result is a hit, a special value advantageous to the player is given. In a gaming machine (10), a variable display means (20) having a plurality of variable display areas (21) capable of displaying an arbitrary one of a plurality of predetermined symbols and a predetermined symbol are arranged. A symbol matching game executing means (50) for executing a symbol matching game appearing on the variable display means (20); and a plurality of symbols as the symbol candidates to be definitely displayed on the variable display means (20). Fixed candidate display means (60) for selectively displaying an arbitrary number of them.
And special value generating means (30) for generating the special value when a hit occurs in the symbol matching game,
The confirmation candidate display means (60), when a reach state is formed on the variable display means (20) when one more predetermined symbol is completed, an arbitrary number of the plurality of types of symbols Is displayed in the remaining one variable display area (21) in which the symbol is not determined in the reach state, as a symbol candidate that is finally determined and displayed, and the symbol matching game execution means (50) forms the reach state. In this case, one of the symbol candidates displayed by the fixed candidate display means (60) is fixedly displayed in the remaining variable display area (21) in which the symbol has not been determined in the reach state, and the current symbol matching is performed. The execution result of the game is determined, and the special value generating means (30)
Is, when the execution result of the symbol matching game is a hit,
The magnitude of the special value to be given to the player according to the type of the symbol confirmed and displayed in the remaining one undetermined variable display area (21) among the symbol candidates in the process of appearance of the hit. Gaming machine (1)
0).

[2] The confirmed candidate display means (60)
When a reach state is formed on the variable display means (20), which is a hit state when one more predetermined symbol is aligned, a symbol for shifting the reach state to a predetermined hit among the plurality of types of symbols, and the predetermined symbol An arbitrary number of symbols including one or two or more symbols that are shifted to a special value to be given to the player greater than the number of hits in the remaining one variable display area (21) in which the symbols are not determined in the reach state. The gaming machine (10) according to [1], wherein the gaming machine is displayed as a finally determined symbol candidate.

[3] The special value generating means (30) is characterized in that the magnitude of the special value given to the player is changed by changing the probability of winning in the next and subsequent symbol matching game. The gaming machine (1) described in [1] or [2].
0).

[4] The gaming machine (10) according to [1], [2] or [3], wherein the magnitude of the special value given to the player is displayed so that the player can recognize it. .

[5] The ratio between the number of the symbol candidates displayed by the confirmed candidate display means (60) and the number of symbols that can be changed to a winning included therein is determined to be a hit in the current symbol matching game. The gaming machine (10) according to [1], [2], [3] or [4], wherein the gaming machine (10) is associated with a probability of performing the game.

[6] The confirmed candidate display means (60)
When the reach state is formed, the number of the symbol candidates is gradually reduced, and an arbitrary number of symbols are finally displayed as final candidates [1], [2], [3],
The gaming machine (10) according to [4] or [5].

[7] The confirmed candidate display means (60)
[1], [2], [3], wherein it is set that there is a case where only the symbol that changes the reach state to hit is displayed as the symbol candidate.
The gaming machine (10) according to [4], [5] or [6].

The present invention operates as follows. The fixed candidate display means (60), when a reach state is formed on the variable display means (20) when one more predetermined symbol is completed, an arbitrary number of symbols of a plurality of predetermined types of symbols. Is the remaining one whose symbols are not fixed in the reach state.
It is displayed as a symbol candidate that is definitely displayed in the two variable display areas (21). Symbol matching game execution means (50)
When the reach state is formed, the fixed candidate display means (6
In the reach state, one of the displayed candidates is fixedly displayed in the remaining one of the variable display areas (21) whose symbols are not determined, and the execution result of the current symbol matching game is determined.

When the execution result of the symbol matching game is a hit, the special value generating means (30) is a variable display area (21) for the remaining undetermined symbol from the symbol candidates in the process of the appearance of the hit. The magnitude of the special value to be given to the player is changed in accordance with the type of the symbol that is confirmed and displayed.

For example, when the reach state is formed,
When eight kinds of symbols are displayed as symbol candidates to be fixedly displayed in the remaining one undetermined area, and two symbols that can be hits are included in the symbols, usually, the probability of a hit to appear is eight minutes. Recognize as if 2. In addition, when four types of candidate symbols are displayed, and two symbols that can be hits are included in the candidate symbols, it is recognized as if the probability of hits is two-fourths.

In this way, by presenting to the player the symbol candidates that are finally determined and displayed in the remaining one undetermined symbol region in the reach state, the number of the candidates and the number of the candidates are included. Depending on the number of symbols that can be won, it is possible to make the player accurately recognize the possibility of reaching the current hit.

Further, the magnitude of the special value to be given to the player changes depending on the type of the symbol finally determined, so that if the candidate includes two or more types of hits, the reach Since it is not yet known at the stage which kind of hit will be made, it is possible to give the player the expectation of a bigger hit and to make the game more interesting.

The confirmed candidate display means (60) determines a reach state among a plurality of kinds of symbols when a reach state is formed on the variable display means (20) when one more predetermined symbol is completed. Any number of symbols including a symbol to be changed to a hit and one or two or more symbols to be changed to a hit with a special value given to the player greater than the predetermined hit are determined in the reach state. The symbol is finally displayed in the remaining one of the variable display areas (21) as a symbol candidate to be finally displayed.

As described above, two or more kinds of symbols having different special values given to the player when a hit occurs are included in the candidates, so that one undecided remaining symbol is included. Until the final display is made, the player's sense of expectation and excitement for a higher value hit can be maintained.

The special value generating means (30) changes the magnitude of the special value given to the player by changing the probability of winning in the next and subsequent symbol matching games. For example, when a number such as "7" is finally determined and a hit comes out, a special special value such as opening and closing an attacker is given, and a specific symbol such as a "diamond" symbol is finally determined and " In the case of winning with a combination of “7 ◇ 7” or the like, in addition to the usual special value, a probability fluctuation is entered to give a greater value to the player.

Further, the magnitude of the special value given to the player is displayed so that the player can recognize it. That is, in the case where a number of types of special value to be given to the player are prepared, a display is provided so that the player can easily recognize which value has hit. For example, the size of the special value is displayed according to the number and color of the display lamps to be turned on, or the display lamp is provided for each size of the special value, and the size of the special value is notified by which display lamp is turned on. .

Further, when the reach state is formed, the determined candidate display means (60) first displays a predetermined number of predetermined types of symbols as symbol candidates, and thereafter gradually reduces the number of candidates. To display an arbitrary number of symbols as final candidates. For example, when there are a total of 14 types of symbols, all of them are temporarily displayed as candidates at the time of the reach, and the symbols are gradually erased and finally some symbols are fixed as candidates.

As described above, by gradually decreasing the number of candidates, it is possible to give the player an excitement with which the appearance probability of hits gradually increases, and to excite the player in the process of determining the candidate, It is possible to increase the fun of the game.

Further, there is provided a case where only the symbol which makes the reach state change per hit is displayed as a symbol candidate. As a result, there is a case where it is determined that a hit will be made at the time when the candidate is determined, and it is possible to give excitement when a hit is made from the stage of the effect when the reach occurs.

[0029]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Each drawing shows one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention is a pachinko machine that launches a ball by rotating a handle 14 and competes for winning a ball into various winning ports. Note that the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention can be applied to various game machines that use a ball as a game medium, such as an arrangement ball machine.

The gaming machine 10 has a gaming board surface 11 as a place where a hit ball flows down. The game board surface 11 is provided with a winning opening, various kinds of accessories, obstacle nails, an out opening, and the like. At a substantially central portion of the game board surface 11, a variable display means 20 as a central accessory for displaying a symbol matching game is provided.

Here, a color liquid crystal display is used as the variable display means 20. In addition, a monochrome liquid crystal display or a CRT display can be used as the variable display means 20. Variable display means 20
As shown in FIG. 3, three display areas are arranged in the center horizontal line, and three symbol change fields 21a to 21c for displaying the execution result of the symbol matching game, and seven candidates are arranged above and below the symbol change fields 21a to 21c. And a symbol display field 23.

The symbol matching game executed on the symbol variation column 21 is performed using 14 types of symbols including the numbers "0" to "9" and spades, hearts, clovers, and diamonds. I have. In the seven candidate symbol display columns 23 arranged in the upper row, "0" to "6" are displayed from the left in the figure.
Are sequentially assigned one by one. In addition, in the seven candidate symbol display columns 23 arranged in the lower row, symbols “7”, “8”, “9”, spades, hearts, clovers, and diamonds are assigned from the left.

Each candidate symbol display column 23 is displayed like a playing card, and each card has a front surface on which symbols such as numbers are drawn and a back surface without symbols. The candidate symbol display field 23 can display the front and back sides of these cards, as well as the manner in which the cards are turned around and turned over.

Below the variable display means 20, there is provided a specific winning opening 12 generally called a starting chucker. With the ball winning the special winning opening 12,
A symbol matching game, which looks like a slot machine, is executed on the symbol variation field 21 of the variable display means 20.

Further below the specific winning opening 12, there is provided a variable winning opening 35 for generating a special value advantageous to a player when a hit occurs in the symbol matching game.
The variable winning port 35 is normally closed, but is a large winning port that opens and closes the winning port a plurality of times when a winning occurs in the symbol matching game to increase the winning probability of the ball.

Display lamps 38 for displaying the size of the special value (type of winning) to be given to the player are arranged on the right and left sides of the upper portion of the game board surface 11. The display lamps 38 can be lit in green and red, respectively.

At the lower part of the game board surface 11, there is a front plate 15 for holding a ball to be used for the game, and further below the front plate 15
A lower plate 16 is provided for receiving a ball overflowing from the bottom plate.
On the right side of the lower plate 16 is provided a handle 14 for operating the firing of a ball. A control circuit for controlling various operations of the gaming machine 10 is mounted on the inside of the machine such as on the back surface of the game board 11.

FIG. 1 shows an outline of a circuit configuration of a gaming machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The specific winning opening 12 includes a winning detection switch 13 for detecting a winning ball. The prize detecting switch 13 may be a mechanical switch, an optical sensor that detects a prize when light is blocked by a ball, or a magnetic sensor that detects a change in a magnetic field due to the passage of a ball. it can.

The winning signal 41 output from the winning detecting switch 13 when a ball winning is detected is transmitted to the variable display means 20.
Are input to the symbol matching game executing means 50 for controlling the scrolling operation of the symbol displayed on the symbol variation column 21 of FIG. The symbol matching game execution means 50 includes a lottery unit (not shown) for performing random lottery by a random number generator, and a display control unit (not shown) for controlling display of symbols.

The symbol matching game executing means 50 develops a symbol matching game that looks like a slot machine on the symbol change field 21 of the variable display means 20 from the time when the winning signal 41 is inputted, and one more predetermined number is displayed. When the REACH state appears, a reach generation signal 42 indicating the occurrence of the REACH state is output when the REACH state in which the same symbols are arranged in a row is displayed.

The confirmation candidate display means 60 selects one or a plurality of 14 types of symbol candidates which are finally determined and displayed on one symbol variation field 21 which remains undetermined in the reach state. Has a function of displaying these on the candidate symbol display column 23. Confirmation candidate display means 60
Displays the front side of a card on which a symbol is drawn for a candidate symbol, and displays the back side of a card on which no symbol is drawn for a symbol which is not a candidate symbol.

The probability setting section 70 is a circuit portion for setting the probability that the current reach state changes to a hit. In addition,
The confirmed candidate display means 60 receives the probability indicating signal 43 indicating the probability of hitting from the probability setting unit 70, and sets the number and type of candidates to be displayed in the candidate symbol display column 23 based on the signal. ing. The probability setting unit 70
Is also input to the symbol matching game executing means 50.

The symbol matching game executing means 50 performs a lottery with a winning probability in accordance with the probability instruction signal 43 received from the probability setting unit 70, and determines the final execution result of the symbol matching game currently being executed. Is fixedly displayed on the symbol change field 21 of the variable display means 20.

An execution result display signal 45 indicating whether or not the final execution result of the symbol matching game is a hit is output from the symbol matching game executing means 50, and the special value generating means 3
0 has been entered. The special value generating means 30 determines whether or not the current execution result is a hit based on the execution result display signal 45, and in the case of a hit, a value for selecting the magnitude of the special value to be given according to the type of the hit. A selection unit 31 is provided.

The special value generating means 30 sets whether to execute the symbol matching game of the symbol matching game executing means 50 in a probability variation mode having a high winning probability or in a normal mode in which the winning probability is a normal value. Probable change mode setting part 3
2 is provided. Here, the mode is switched to one of the normal mode, the high-probability variation mode, and the low-probability variation mode in accordance with the type of winning. In the high probability fluctuation mode, the hit is 3 in the symbol matching game performed thereafter.
The low probability fluctuation mode is a mode in which the hit is continued two to three times.

The special value generating means 30 includes a variable winning opening 35
The opening / closing instruction signal 46 is output to the variable winning opening 35 when any of the winnings appears, regardless of the type of winning. The variable winning opening 35 is closed in the normal state, but is an attacker 36 as a large winning opening that is opened when an opening / closing instruction signal 46 is received from the special value generating means 30.
The attacker 36 is driven to open and close by a solenoid 37.

When a predetermined game state is reached, the attacker 36 opens and closes for a predetermined period of time (for example, 29 seconds) and then closes for a short period of time (about 2 seconds). The initial value of the number of times of opening and closing (number of rounds) is set to 16 times. The display lamp 38 is connected to the special value generating means 30, and is set to be turned off, lit green, and lit red based on an instruction from the special value generating means 30.

The symbol matching game executing means 50, the fixed candidate display means 60, the probability setting section 70, the special value generating means 30
And the like, a CPU (central processing unit) that plays a central function of various controls in the gaming machine 10, a ROM (read only memory), and a RAM (random access memory)
Is a main part of the circuit.

The ROM stores various fixed data such as programs executed by the CPU and symbols to be displayed. The RAM is a work memory for storing data temporarily required for executing a program.

Next, the operation will be described. FIG. 4 shows the gaming machine 10
1 shows a flow of the operation performed by the user. Special winning opening 12
When the ball wins (step S101; Y), the winning signal 41 is input to the symbol matching game executing means 50, and in response to this, the symbol matching game executing means 50 displays the symbol on the symbol changing field 21 of the variable display means 20. The execution of the matching game is started (step S102).

That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, each symbol on the symbol variation fields 21a to 21c is scrolled to start a symbol matching game which is regarded as a slot machine. At this time, all the candidate symbol display columns 23 are set to the state of the surface on which the symbol is drawn. Then, as shown in FIGS. 5b and 5c,
The symbols on the symbol variation column 21 are sequentially determined one by one.

As shown in FIG. 5C, three symbol change columns 2
In a state where two of the symbols 1a to 21c (21a, 21b) are determined and the determined two symbols are aligned and reach a state (step S103; Y),
As shown in FIG. 5D, the symbols in the candidate symbol display column 23 are simultaneously rotated to start the change (step S10).
4). If no reach is obtained (step S
103; N), the symbol matching game executing means 50 thereafter stops the remaining one symbol with an appropriate symbol, and confirms and displays the out-of-position (step S105), and ends the current symbol matching game (end). .

After the reach state has occurred, as shown in FIGS. 5d to 5i, the symbol in the candidate symbol display section 23 is temporarily rotated, for example, to make a pause, and then the symbol change section 21c in the undetermined state is displayed.
The symbols which are finally displayed on the surface are returned to the surface to determine an arbitrary number of candidates (step S106).
Note that the number of symbols that are fixedly displayed with the surface facing is in accordance with the probability indicated by the probability instruction signal 43 from the probability setting unit 70.

Here, three types of hits are prepared. When all the same symbols are arranged in the symbol variation column 21, the winning is a normal hit, and a special value is given by opening and closing the variable winning opening 35. If two of the three symbols have the same number or symbol, and if the heart symbol is determined from the symbols displayed in the candidate symbol display field 23 in the remaining one area, the winning is a grand prize. In addition to opening and closing the variable winning opening 35, a privilege of shifting to the high probability fluctuation mode is given.

The same numbers or symbols are aligned in two of the three symbols, and a candidate symbol display field 23 is displayed in the remaining one area.
When the clover symbol is determined from among the symbols displayed in the above, the winning is a small special prize, and in addition to the opening and closing of the variable winning opening 35, a privilege of shifting to the low probability fluctuation mode is given.

The player determines the number of candidates remaining in the table state,
Based on the ratio of the number of symbols that can shift to the hit included in the candidates, it is possible to accurately recognize the probability of the current reach state being hit.
For example, a reach state of “77−” occurs. At this time, if eight symbols remain in the candidate symbol display column 23 as candidates, and “7” and “heart” are included therein,
It is recognized as if the probability of turning to the reach is one fourth. In addition, if there are symbols of “7”, “heart”, and “clover” among the eight candidates, it is recognized that a hit appears with a probability of 3/8.

As described above, by including in the candidates a symbol that can appear with a high value such as “heart” and “clover” in a candidate, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for a larger value hit. .

In the example shown in FIG. 5, seven symbols are determined almost simultaneously as candidate symbols. However, a display for effecting a reduction in the number of candidates may be performed. For example, once the front side is displayed as a candidate for all 14 types of symbols, the symbols can be sequentially turned over to gradually reduce the number of symbols remaining as candidates.
In addition, a predetermined number of candidates are temporarily determined temporarily, and thereafter, the symbols that have been provisional candidates are rotated, one by one, in order.
The number of candidates may be reduced by finalizing the determination on either the front surface or the back surface.

When the number of candidates that cannot be hit decreases, it is recognized that the probability of hitting increases accordingly. By gradually reducing the number of candidates, the player's expectation of hitting is gradually reduced. Can be increased. As a result, the player's interest is focused on how much the number of candidate symbols decreases before winning or not in the symbol matching game, and the interest of the game can be further increased.

The symbol matching game executing means 50 selects one symbol from the candidates displayed by the confirmed candidate display means 60 in accordance with the probability set by the probability setting section 70, and selects the last symbol which has not been determined. The selected symbol is fixedly displayed in the change column 21, and the execution result of the symbol matching game is definitely displayed (step S107). In the example shown in FIG. 5, “0”, “2”, “3”, “6”,
Since seven kinds of symbols of "7", "heart", and "clover" are displayed, the symbol matching game execution means 50 displays the symbols finally confirmed and displayed in the symbol variation field 21c.
You will have to choose from the types.

When any of the predetermined three types of hits appears as an execution result (step S108;
Y), the special value generating means 30 determines which type of winning has appeared (step S109), and gives a special value corresponding to the type of winning (step S11).
0). For example, the execution result of the symbol matching game is shown in FIG.
As shown in j, in the case of a normal winning with three symbols, the variable winning opening 35 is opened and closed by the special value generating means 30, and the special value is given by paying out a large number of prize balls to the player. You.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5K, when the symbol of “heart” is finally displayed in the symbol variation column 21 from among the candidates displayed in the candidate symbol display column 23, The special value generating means 30 is a variable winning opening 3
In addition to the opening and closing of No. 5, the probability of occurrence of a hit in the symbol matching game is increased by the probability change mode setting unit 32, and this state is maintained until three or more hits appear continuously thereafter.

Further, from the time when the grand prize hit appears,
The display lamp 38 is lit red to notify the player that the gaming state is set to the high probability variation mode. When a small special prize is won, the display lamp 38 is lit in green to notify the player that the low probability variation mode has been set.

The confirmed candidate display means 60 always includes in the candidates a symbol that causes the currently appearing reach state to be changed. That is, in the example of FIG. 5, at least one of the numeral “7” and “heart” and “clover” that form the reach state is always included in at least the candidates. Thus, when the candidates are determined, the excitement can be maintained without losing the expectation of the player hitting.

If two or more winning symbols are included in the candidates, the excitement and expectation of the player for the appearance of the winning with a larger value can be stimulated,
It is possible to increase the fun of the game.

In the example shown in FIG. 5, seven types of candidates are left, but the confirmed candidate display means 60 displays only occasionally, as a candidate symbol, only the symbol that makes a transition to the current reach. It has become. By setting a case in which it is clear that a hit will be made in the symbol matching game when the candidate symbol is determined in this way, the player from the stage in which the symbol in the candidate symbol display column 23 is changed is changed. You can give them a great sense of expectation.

Even in such a case, if only the winning symbol is included in two or more types of candidates, the excitement and expectation of the player with respect to the winning of a larger value can be further aroused.

In the embodiment described above, the design of the candidate is selectively displayed depending on whether the front surface or the back surface of the card which is regarded as a playing card is displayed. However, the design of the candidate is selectively displayed by another method. May be. Also,
The type and number of symbols, the type of winning, the method of giving a special value, the method of notifying the player of the magnitude of the special value, and the like are not limited to those exemplified in the embodiment.

[0069]

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, in the reach state, the symbol candidates which are definitely displayed in the remaining one undetermined region of the symbol are presented to the player, so that the number and the number of the candidates are determined. Depending on the number of symbols that can be transitioned to the included hits, the player can accurately recognize the probability of reaching the hit this time, and appropriately arouse the excitement of the player according to the appearance probability of the hit be able to.

Also, since the magnitude of the special value to be given to the player is changed according to the type of the symbol finally determined when the reach state transitions to the hit, two or more types of symbols that can be a hit are included in the candidates. If this is the case, it is not yet clear what kind of hits will be made at the reach stage, giving the player the expectation of a higher value hit and increasing the fun of the game.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of display contents of variable display means of the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of an operation performed by the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of how the display content of the variable display means changes when a symbol matching game is executed.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Game machine 12 ... Specific winning opening 20 ... Variable display means 21 ... Symbol change field 23 ... Candidate symbol display field 30 ... Special value generating means 31 ... Value selection part 32 ... Probable change mode setting part 35 ... Variable winning opening 38 ... Display Lamp 50: Symbol matching game executing means 60: Fixed candidate display means 70: Probability setting section

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A game machine which executes a predetermined symbol matching game when a ball hit on a game board surface wins a specific winning opening, and gives a special value advantageous to a player when the result is a hit. A variable display means having a plurality of variable display areas capable of displaying an arbitrary one of a plurality of predetermined types of symbols, and a symbol matching game which is achieved by aligning predetermined symbols on the variable display means. Means for executing a symbol matching game,
Fixed candidate display means for selecting and displaying an arbitrary number of the plurality of types of symbols as the symbol candidates to be fixedly displayed on the variable display means, and generating the special value when a hit occurs in the symbol matching game And a special value generating means for causing the confirmed candidate display means to display another one on the variable display means.
When a reach state is formed in which a hit occurs when two predetermined symbols are aligned, an arbitrary number of the symbols of the plurality of types of symbols are finally determined in the remaining one variable display area in which the symbols have not been determined in the reach state. The symbol matching game executing means displays one of the symbol candidates displayed by the confirmed candidate display means when the reach state is formed, and displays the symbol candidate in the reach state. When the execution result of the symbol matching game is determined to be a win, the special value generating means determines the execution result of the symbol matching game. And changing the magnitude of the special value to be provided to the player from the symbol candidates in accordance with the type of the symbol fixedly displayed in the remaining one of the undetermined variable display areas of the symbol. Game machine to be. 2. The fixed candidate display means, when a reach state is formed on the variable display means, which is a hit when one more predetermined symbol is aligned, determines the reach state among the plurality of types of symbols. Any number of symbols including a symbol to be changed to a hit and one or two or more symbols to be changed to a hit with a special value given to a player greater than the predetermined hit are undetermined remaining symbols in the reach state. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein symbols are finally displayed in one variable display area as symbol candidates. 3. The special value generating means changes the magnitude of the special value given to the player by changing the probability of winning in the next and subsequent symbol matching games. The gaming machine described. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the magnitude of the special value given to the player is displayed so that the player can recognize it. 5. The ratio of the number of the symbol candidates displayed by the confirmed candidate display means to the number of symbols that can be changed to wins included therein corresponds to the probability of winning in the current symbol matching game. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, wherein the gaming machine is attached. 6. The fixed candidate display means, when the reach state is formed, gradually reduces the number of the symbol candidates and finally displays an arbitrary number of symbols as final candidates. Item 6. The gaming machine according to item 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. 7. The method according to claim 1, wherein said confirmation candidate display means is set so as to be able to display only a symbol which changes the reach state to hit as a symbol candidate. The gaming machine according to 3, 4, 5, or 6.