JP2000217984A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily guess stop pictures before stopping picture variations for a game player who doesn't know arrangements of character pictures in a pachinko for variably indicating pictures including the character pictures and number pictures. SOLUTION: A pachinko as a game machine has an indicating device 4, a switch 17 for a starting mouth and a control device 20. The indicating device 4 shows a plurality of pictures 10 including character pictures and number pictures, and the switch 17 detects starting mouth prize-winning of a game ball 6. The pictures 10 are variably indicated and stopped at the indicating device 4 by the control device 20 according to a prize-winning detected at the switch 17. The control switch 20 switches a variable speed of the pictures 10 from a first speed (high speed) to a second speed (low speed) before variably stopping the pictures by the control device 20. The control device 20 is variable at the second speed, and indicates expanding the number pictures of at least one of the pictures 10. This expansion makes the number pictures variable at the second speed clear to be seen.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine having a display device, and more particularly, a pattern including a character pattern and a number pattern is fluctuated on a display apparatus and stopped to perform a lottery. It relates to a gaming machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko machine that displays a plurality of symbol rows on a display device is known. In this pachinko machine, when the game situation that changes according to the operation of the player satisfies a predetermined condition, a plurality of symbols are simultaneously displayed in a fluctuating manner at a first speed (high speed) that is difficult to identify in all symbol rows. You. The fluctuation speed in each symbol row is a second speed (low speed) at which a symbol can be easily identified after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation.
Is switched to After switching, when a predetermined number (for example, three) of symbols are displayed, the fluctuation is stopped.

[0003] For example, in the case of a pachinko machine in which three symbol rows of left, middle, and right are set, and the symbol variation is stopped in the order of the left symbol row, the right symbol row, and the middle symbol row, all the symbol rows are used. The symbol fluctuation is started all at once at the first speed. 7,
After the elapse of 8 seconds, first, only the symbol changing speed in the left symbol row is switched to the second speed. After a predetermined number of symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the symbol variation in the left symbol row stops. When a few seconds have elapsed from this stop, the symbol changing speed in the right symbol row is switched to the second speed. After a predetermined number of symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the symbol variation in the right symbol row stops. When several seconds have elapsed from this stop, the symbol changing speed in the middle symbol row is switched to the second speed. After a predetermined number of symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the symbol variation in the middle symbol row stops. If the symbol combination displayed on the display device when the symbol change in all symbol columns is stopped is a predetermined jackpot combination, a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player based on the combination is provided. Occurs.

[0004] As for the symbols displayed on the display device, there are many numeric symbols due to conventional customs and display limitations due to the structure of the device. For example, when each of the numeric symbols “0” to “9” is a symbol, when the symbol change stops, the state (for example, 777) in which the same numeric symbols are arranged along the big hit line is a big hit. It becomes a combination. Also, in many pachinko machines, in each symbol row, a numeric symbol is set so as to be variably displayed with a certain regularity (for example, in ascending or descending order). Therefore, by looking at the symbols displayed when the fluctuation speed is switched in a predetermined symbol row, it is possible to infer a stop symbol based on the symbols. A predetermined number (for example, 3
The number symbol added (subtracted) becomes the stop symbol. In this way, if the stop symbol can be estimated, the presence or absence of the occurrence of the reach game state or the occurrence of the big hit game state can be grasped at the time of switching the fluctuation speed before the fluctuation stop without waiting for the stop of the fluctuation of the symbol. From an early stage, the player's expectation of the occurrence of the reach game state and the jackpot game state increases.

[0005] On the other hand, recently, with the adoption of a liquid crystal display or the like, various kinds of displays on a display device have become possible, and there has been a demand for enhancing game characteristics (for example, production of a reach game state). For this reason, the character design may be adopted as the design. On the other hand, in the case of a symbol composed of only character symbols, unlike a symbol composed of only numeric symbols, as described above, it is impossible to infer a stop symbol without remembering the arrangement of character symbols (in the order of variable display). Therefore, it has been performed to add a number symbol to a character symbol to make a symbol symbol.

[0006]

However, in a pachinko machine using a pattern consisting of the character pattern and the number pattern described above, the number pattern is merely an auxiliary one, and the character pattern is used to produce a reach game state. Are displayed uniformly small so as not to hinder the display. For this reason, compared to a symbol consisting of only numeric symbols, the numeric symbols are less visible to the player. There is a problem that the numeral symbol attached to estimate the stop symbol does not function as intended. As a result, the player who does not know the arrangement of the character symbols stops when the number symbols are overlooked when the symbols change at the second speed, particularly when switching from the first speed to the second speed. Can't guess the design. When this happens, the second
During the symbol change at the speed of, there is a possibility that a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the reach game state, which can be originally held, is not obtained, and the interest of the game may be spoiled.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine in which symbols including character symbols and numeral symbols are displayed in a fluctuating manner, in which stop symbols can be easily estimated.

[0008]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display device for displaying a pattern including a character pattern and a number pattern, and a game state detection for detecting a game state which changes according to an operation of a player. Means, a display control means for variably displaying and stopping the symbol on the display device in accordance with a detection result of the game situation detecting means, and a symbol fluctuating speed prior to the symbol change stop by the display control means. A changing speed changing means for switching from a first speed in which symbols are difficult to identify to a second speed in which symbols are easy to identify, wherein the display control means changes at a second speed by the changing speed changing means; Includes enlarged display means for enlarging and displaying at least one numeric symbol.

[0009] Here, the character design means an image other than the numeral design, and typical characters include characters in a story. Also, the difference between the first speed and the second speed is that the former means the speed at which the symbols fluctuate so quickly that it is difficult (including indistinguishable) to identify individual symbols with the naked eye. The latter refers to the speed at which the symbols fluctuate so slowly that individual symbols can be easily identified without paying special attention.

According to the above invention, the game status of the gaming machine, which changes according to the operation of the player, is detected by the game status detection means. In the display device, a plurality of symbols including a character symbol and a number symbol are variably displayed by the display control unit in accordance with the detection result of the game situation detecting unit. The fluctuation speed of the symbol is switched from the first speed to the second speed by the fluctuation speed changing means before the fluctuation is stopped. The numerical symbol of at least one symbol, which fluctuates at the second speed, is enlarged and displayed by the enlargement display means. This enlargement makes it easier to see the numeric symbols and reduces oversight by the player. If the numeral symbol is grasped, it is possible to predict the symbol at the time of the fluctuation stop (stop symbol) based on the numeral symbol.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment in which a gaming machine of the present invention is embodied in a pachinko machine will be described below with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, a game board 2 having a game area 1 is incorporated in a pachinko machine. The game area 1 has a starting port 3 and a special symbol display device (hereinafter simply referred to as a "display device").
4 and a special winning opening 5 are provided respectively. Starting port 3
Is provided with a passage (not shown) for the game ball 6, and a blade 3a for narrowing or expanding the entrance of the passage.

The display device 4 is located above the starting port 3 and has a screen 4a composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD). As the screen 4a, a CRT, a dot matrix, a light emitting diode (LED), electroluminescence (EL), a fluorescent display tube, or the like may be used instead of the LCD. Many kinds of images are displayed on the screen 4a, and a part thereof includes a background and a plurality of symbol rows. The background is a landscape with a perspective, for example, a seaside landscape,
Not limited to this.

As the plurality of symbol columns, a left symbol column 7, a middle symbol column 8, and a right symbol column 9 are displayed, but other symbol columns may be displayed. Each of the symbol rows 7 to 9 includes a plurality of types of symbols. As shown in FIG. 3, each symbol includes a character symbol Fc and a numeric symbol Fn surrounded by a round frame. The character designs Fc include those having high relevance to the background and those having low relevance to the background. For example, when the scenery is a seaside scenery, the one with high relevance is a sea creature, and the one with low relevance is something other than a sea creature. FIG. 2 shows a plurality of types of symbols 10a to 10m in the present embodiment. In the design 10a, the Thai grill is a character design Fc, and the Arabic numeral "0" is a numeral design Fn. In the pattern 10b, the coelacanth is a character pattern Fc, and the Arabic numeral "1" is a numeral pattern Fn.
And In the symbol 10c, the earth is a character symbol Fc, and the Arabic numeral "2" is a numeral symbol Fn.
Similarly, symbols 10d, 10e, 10f, 10g, 10
h, 10i, 10j, 10k, and 10m are character patterns Fc for ammonite, lure, flying fish, takotsubo, squid, boots, marlin, canned food, and tie, respectively, and Arabic numerals "3", "4", "5", "6",
“7”, “8”, “9”, “10”, and “11” are respectively numerical figures Fn. In addition, the above-mentioned design 10a
When it is not necessary to distinguish between 10 m and 10 m, these are simply referred to as “symbol 10” (see FIGS. 1 and 3).

In any of the symbols 10, the numeral symbol F
n is basically smaller than the character design Fc, and is displayed at the lower right corner of the character design Fc. However, the numeric symbol Fn is temporarily enlarged in front of the character symbol Fc (see FIG. 3). This will be described later in detail. In the following description, the number design F
When it is necessary to distinguish between when n is displayed small and when it is enlarged, the former is referred to as “normal display” and the latter is referred to as “enlarged display”.

The number of symbols 10 simultaneously displayed in each of the symbol rows 7 to 9 may be one or plural.
When one symbol 10 is effectively displayed for one symbol row, the number of big hit lines is one, which is usually called one line.

In the display device 4, the symbol variation of each of the symbol rows 7 to 9 is started simultaneously based on the winning of the game balls 6 to the starting port 3. In each of the symbol columns 7 to 9, the numeric symbols Fn are arranged one by one in ascending order, that is, 0, 1, 2, 3,.
Are displayed in order. Instead of this, the numeric symbols Fn may be variably displayed one by one in descending order, or may be variably displayed in other order (however, having regularity). The fluctuating speed is a speed that is so fast that it is difficult (including indistinguishable) to identify the symbol 10 (hereinafter referred to as a “first speed”) and a speed that is slow enough to easily identify each symbol 10. Two types of speed (hereinafter, referred to as “second speed”) are set.

In each of the symbol rows 7 to 9, the symbols are displayed at the first speed in a variable manner from the start of the symbol change to immediately before the stop of the change. The fluctuation speed is switched to the second speed immediately before the fluctuation stop. The number of symbols fluctuating from this switching to the stop of the fluctuation is predetermined. This number is usually one of 2, 3, and 4, and is “3” in the present embodiment. This number is basically the same in any of the symbol rows 7 to 9. However, this is not the case when a reach operation described later is performed in the middle symbol row 8, and may be more than “4”. The timing of switching from the first speed to the second speed differs for each of the symbol rows 7 to 9. The switching timing in the left symbol row 7 is a point in time when a predetermined time (for example, about 5 to 8 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the symbol change. Right symbol row 9
The switching timing is a time when several seconds (for example, about 1 to 2 seconds) have elapsed from the stop of the symbol change in the left symbol row 7. The switching timing in the middle symbol row 8 is a point in time when several seconds (for example, about 1 to 2 seconds) have elapsed from the stop of the symbol fluctuation in the right symbol row 9.

The symbol change stops in the order of the left symbol row 7, the right symbol row 9, and the middle symbol row 8. When the fluctuation of all the symbol columns 7 to 9 is stopped, the displayed symbol (hereinafter, “stop symbol”)
Is a predetermined jackpot combination (specific display result, hereinafter referred to as “jackpot combination”), that is, a combination of the same stop symbols when the same type of stop symbols are arranged along the jackpot line (For example, squid “7”, squid “7”, squid “7”). When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated, and it becomes possible to obtain a jackpot game state as a special game state advantageous to the player, that is, to acquire more prize balls. In addition, as described above, determining whether or not “the occurrence of the big hit game state” is determined by the “lottery” as the essential requirement of the fluctuation stop mode of the symbol 10 on the display device 4.
Also called.

Further, the pachinko machine enters the reach game state prior to the jackpot game state. Here, the reach game state refers to a state immediately before the big hit game state, and, for example, the symbol fluctuation of the right symbol row 9 is changed to the left symbol row 7 on the big hit line.
If the pattern stops in the same type of symbol 10 as the stop symbol in the above, and then the symbol change in the middle symbol row 8 stops in the same type of symbol 10 as the stopped symbol in the left and right symbol rows 7 and 9, Includes the state of a jackpot combination. In addition, when the symbol change is stopped, it changes integrally in a manner of a big hit combination, and when the symbol 10 is stopped, the big hit game state is finally obtained. include. This is what is usually called full rotation (all symbols) reach.

In the reach game state, each of the symbol rows 7
In addition to the symbol variations in the steps 9 to 9, a plurality of types of reach actions (reach actions) are displayed on the screen 4a. This type is also called a reach type (reach pattern). In the present embodiment, “normal reach”, “super reach”, and “special reach” are set for each character as a reach pattern. In “super reach” and “special reach”, while the character symbol Fc in the symbol 10 performs a predetermined reach motion,
In “normal reach”, the character design Fc does not perform the reach operation. The reach operation differs between “super reach” and “special reach”. The expected value for the occurrence of the big hit gaming state is set to be higher toward the rear in the above-described three types of reach patterns. Further, the above-described “full rotation reach” is also included in the reach pattern.

It has already been described that the symbol change in each of the symbol rows 7 to 9 is started and the lottery is performed based on the winning of the game ball 6 into the starting opening 3. If the game ball 6 further wins in the starting opening 3 during the lottery, the lottery for that will be more accurately performed if the big hitting game state occurs after the end of the fluctuation display being performed at that time. After the end, if the big hit game state does not occur, it is performed after the end of the fluctuation display. That is, the lottery is suspended (standby). The maximum number of suspensions is determined for each pachinko machine type. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of suspensions is set to four, but this is not a limitation. As shown in FIG. 1, on the display device 4, above the screen 4a, L
A holding lamp 11 composed of an ED, a light bulb or the like is incorporated. The number of the holding lamps 11 is the same as the above-described maximum number of holdings (four in this case). The hold lamp 11 is turned on each time a lottery is held, and is turned off each time a lottery corresponding to the hold is performed.

The special winning opening 5 is located below the starting opening 3, and includes a winning area 12, a shutter 13, and a special winning opening solenoid (hereinafter simply referred to as “solenoid”) 14. A V zone 15 opens at the center of the winning area 12,
Passages 16 are opened on both left and right sides. Solenoid 14
Is driven and connected to a shutter 13 to excite the shutter 13 to open the winning area 12 by deactivating the shutter 13 and to erect the shutter 13 to close the winning area 12 by demagnetization. Passing of the game ball 6 through the V zone 15 is a condition for opening the winning area 12 again. Therefore, the winning area 12
When the winning game ball 6 passes through the V zone 15 during the opening of the game, the winning area 12 is closed and then opened again. The winning area 12 is repeatedly opened. However, the number of repetitions is limited, and after the repetition is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times), the winning area 12 is not opened in principle, and the big hit game state ends.

In order to detect a game situation which changes according to the operation of the player, a switch 17 for a starting port,
A V-zone switch 18 and a count switch 19 are mounted respectively. The starting port switch 17 corresponds to a game situation detecting means, and detects a winning of the gaming ball 6 into the starting port 3. The V zone switch 18 detects the passing of the gaming ball 6 in the V zone, and the count switch 19 detects the winning of the gaming ball 6 in the winning area 12 (passing in the V zone 15 and the passage 16).

The pachinko machine has switches 17 to 19
A control device 20 for controlling the driving of the display device 4 and the solenoid 14 based on the detection result of is provided. The control device 20 includes a read-only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), and a random access memory (RA).
M) and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the control program of the ROM. RAM
Temporarily stores the calculation result by the CPU.

Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described. The flowchart of FIG. 4 shows a routine for storing the values of various counters in the memory each time the game ball 6 wins the starting port 3 among the processes executed by the control device 20. 5 and 6 show a routine for controlling the operation of the special electric accessory based on the calculation result in the storage processing routine. 7 and 8 show a subroutine executed in the special electric accessory control routine. The processing of these routines includes a counter group and a pass determination flag Ft.
It is executed based on. The counter group includes a hold counter Ch, a round counter Cr, a winning counter Ce, an internal random number counter, a missed reach random number counter, left, middle, and right symbol counters and a reach type counter.

The hold counter Ch is for counting the number of times the lottery is held, and is "0", "1", "2",
The values of “3” and “4” are taken in order. Ch = 0 means that the state is not suspended or the lottery is being performed. The round counter Cr is for counting the number of rounds, and the winning counter Ce is for counting the winning number of the game balls 6 in the winning area 12 based on the detection result of the count switch 19. The internal random number counter is for determining the occurrence of the big hit gaming state, and the off-reach random number counter is for determining the off-reach or the like. Each of the left, middle and right symbol counters is a symbol row 7 to 9
The reach type counter is for determining the type of the reach operation. Here, the off-reach by the off-reach random number counter refers to a state in which after the above-mentioned reach game state, the combination does not finally become a big hit combination. Note that the counter C
The initial values of r and Ce (the values when the power to the pachinko machine is turned on) are both “0”. The passage determination flag Ft is used to determine whether or not the game ball 6 has passed through the V zone. When the passage is not detected by the V zone switch 18, the passage determination flag Ft is set to “0” and the passage is detected. And “1” are set. The initial value of the passage determination flag Ft is “0”.

In the storage processing routine of FIG. 4, the control device 20 first determines whether or not the game ball 6 has won the starting opening 3 based on the detection result of the starting opening switch 17 in step S10. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the storage processing routine is terminated, and if it is satisfied, it is determined in step S20 whether or not the value of the hold counter Ch is smaller than the maximum number of hold times (in this case, “4”). If this determination condition is not satisfied (Ch ≧ 4), the storage processing routine is terminated, and the storage processing routine is satisfied (Ch <4).
"1" is set in the hold counter Ch in step S30.
Is added. In this way, every time the game ball 6 wins the starting port 3, the value of the hold counter Ch is incremented by "1" up to the maximum number of holds. Even if there is a prize more than the maximum number of holds, the hold is not stored.

Subsequently, in step S40, the hold lamp 11 corresponding to the value of the hold counter Ch is turned on. In step S50, each value of the internal random number counter and the out-reach random number counter is obtained, and out-of-position symbols are obtained for each of the symbol rows 7 to 9 based on the values of each of the symbol counters. The acquisition here means reading the value of each counter,
This is a process of storing the value in the memory. Step S50
After the processing of (1) is executed, the storage processing routine ends.

In the special electric accessory control routine of FIG. 5, first, in step P10, it is determined whether or not the value of the hold counter Ch in the storage processing routine is not "0". If this determination condition is not satisfied (Ch = 0),
That is, if the lottery is not suspended, the special electric auditors control routine is terminated and is satisfied (Ch = 1, 2, 2).
In steps 3 and 4) and step P20, the lamp corresponding to the value of the hold counter Ch among the hold lamps 11 is turned off, and "1" is subtracted from the hold counter Ch in step P30.

Next, in step P40, a symbol variation start process is executed. Specifically, in step P41 of FIG.
It is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter in step S50 is the same as the big hit value. If this determination condition is satisfied, at step P42, the symbol corresponding to the big hit value (hereinafter, referred to as "big hit symbol") is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the routine goes to Step P46. On the other hand, if the determination condition in Step P41 is not satisfied,
In Step P43, it is determined whether or not the value of the out-of-reach random number counter in Step S50 is the same as a predetermined out-of-reach reach value. If this determination condition is satisfied, in step P44, the symbol corresponding to the out-reach value (hereinafter, referred to as “out-reach symbol”) 10
Is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the routine goes to Step P46.

At step P46 after step P42 or P44, the value of the reach type counter is read, and
The reach pattern is determined based on the value. If the determination condition in step P43 is not satisfied, the symbol lost in step S50 is stored in the memory as a stopped symbol in step P45. And step P
After performing the process of P45 or P46, in step P47, the numerical symbols Fn in all the symbol rows 7 to 9 are enlarged and displayed in the central portion of each symbol 10 and in front of the character symbol Fc. The symbols 10 including the enlarged numeral symbols Fn are started to fluctuate at the first speed at the same time. With this display, the player sees that the three reels of left, middle, and right are rotating at high speed in the vertical direction. When a predetermined time (5 to 8 seconds) elapses from the start of the fluctuation, only the symbol fluctuation speed in the left symbol row 7 is switched to the second speed. Step P
After executing the processing of 47, the symbol variation start processing routine is ended, and the routine goes to Step P50 of FIG.

In step P50, after changing a predetermined number (three) of the symbols 10 at the second speed, the symbol variation in the left symbol row 7 is stopped. The enlarged display of the numeric symbol Fn is terminated, and the symbol Fn is returned to the original state (size, position).
Regarding the middle / right symbol rows 8 and 9, the symbol 10 is continuously displayed at the first speed. Further, when a few seconds (about 1 to 2 seconds) elapse from the stop of the symbol change in the left symbol row 7, the symbol variation speed in the right symbol row 9 is switched to the second speed. After a predetermined number (three) of symbols 10 change at the second speed, the symbol change in the right symbol row 9 is stopped. The enlarged display of the numeric symbol Fn is ended, and the original state is returned. In the middle symbol row 8, the symbol 10 is continuously displayed at the first speed.

Subsequently, a reach operation process is executed in step P60. Specifically, in step P61 of FIG.
It is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step P46 of the symbol variation start processing routine is super reach. If this determination condition is satisfied, then step P6
Steps P2 and P63 are executed in order, and if not satisfied, the program shifts to Step P65. In Step P62, the symbol changing speed in the middle symbol row 8 is switched to the second speed after a lapse of several seconds (about 1 to 2 seconds) from the stop of the symbol fluctuation in the right symbol row 9. After a predetermined number of symbols 10 have changed or a predetermined time has elapsed since the switching, the numeric symbols Fn in the middle symbol row 8
Is ended, and the symbol Fn is returned to the original state. At about the same time as the end of the enlarged display, in step P63,
The super reach operation process using the character design Fc is performed, and the routine goes to Step P64.

On the other hand, in step P65, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern is a special reach. As described above, the special reach is a reach in which the expected value for the occurrence of the big hit gaming state is higher than the super reach. If this determination condition is satisfied, then step P6
In steps P6 and P67, substantially the same processing as in steps P62 and P63 is performed. That is, in step P66, after a few seconds (about 1 to 2 seconds) have passed from the stop of the symbol change in the right symbol row 9, the symbol variation speed in the middle symbol row 8 is switched to the second speed, and the predetermined number of symbols 10 After the change or the elapse of the predetermined time, the enlarged display of the numeric symbol Fn is ended. At about the same time as the end of the enlarged display, in step P67, a special reach operation process using the character pattern Fc is performed, and the routine goes to step P64. Step P63
Alternatively, in step P64 after shifting from P67, the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 8 is stopped, the reach operation processing routine is completed, and the routine shifts to step P80 in FIG.

If the determination condition in step P65 is not satisfied, in step P68, it is determined whether the reach pattern is normal reach. The normal reach is a reach in which the expected value for the occurrence of the big hit gaming state is lower than the super reach as described above. If this determination condition is satisfied, in step P69, after a lapse of several seconds (about 1 to 2 seconds) from the stop of the symbol change in the right symbol row 9, the symbol variation speed in the middle symbol row 8 is changed to the second speed. Switch. After a predetermined number of symbols 10 have changed or a predetermined time has elapsed, a normal reach operation process is performed, and the routine goes to Step P70. In the normal reach operation process, unlike the super reach and the special reach, the character design Fc does not perform the reach operation. On the other hand, when the determination condition in Step P68 is not satisfied, the process shifts to Step P70 without performing the above-described processing in Step P69. Although not shown, prior to the shift to step P70, after a lapse of several seconds (about 1 to 2 seconds) from the stop of the symbol change in the right symbol row 9, the symbol variation speed in the middle symbol row 8 is set to the second speed. Switch to speed. In Step P70, while changing the symbol in the middle symbol row 8, the enlarged display of the numeric symbol Fn is ended,
The symbol Fn is returned to the original state. When the process directly shifts from step P68 to P70 without going through step P69, the timing of the symbol variation stop in the same step P70 is determined by the predetermined number (three) of symbols 10 after the variation speed switching.
At which point fluctuated. After that, the reach operation processing routine ends, and the routine goes to Step P80 in FIG.

In step P80, it is determined whether or not the combination of the stopped symbols in the left, middle and right symbol rows 7 to 9 is a big hit combination. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the special electric accessory control routine ends, and if it is satisfied, the round counter Cr is reset in step P90. In step P100, the winning counter Ce is reset, and the pass determination flag Ft is set to “0”. Subsequently, the solenoid 14 is excited in Step P110 of FIG. Then, the shutter 13 falls and the winning area 12 of the special winning opening 5 is opened. This opening allows the game ball 6 to enter the V zone 15 or the passage 16. Round counter C in step P120
Add “1” to r.

Next, in step P130, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter Ce is equal to or less than a predetermined value Cemax. If the value is satisfied, in step P140, it is determined whether or not the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 5 has yet been reached. Is determined. When this determination condition is satisfied, the process returns to Step P130. As a result, after the opening of the winning area 12 starts, Cemax
The prize area 12 is kept open unless more game balls 6 win than the individual or the scheduled closing time comes. On the other hand, if one of the conditions in steps P130 and P140 is no longer satisfied, step P150
Demagnetizes the solenoid 14. Then, the shutter 13 is raised, the winning area 12 is closed, and the winning area 1 is closed.
It becomes impossible to win the game ball 6 in the game ball 2. Step P16
0, the value of the round counter Cr is a predetermined value Crm
ax is determined. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step P170 whether or not the passage determination flag Ft is “1”, and if satisfied (Ft = 1), the flow returns to step P100 in FIG.

Therefore, once the big hitting game state occurs, the cycle of opening and closing the winning area 12 is repeated until the game ball 6 enters the V zone 15 at most Crmax times. For example, when the predetermined value Cemax is set to “10”, the opening time of the prize area 12 is set to “about 29.5 seconds”, and the predetermined value Crmax is set to “16”, the prize area 12 is set. (1) The game ball 6 moves to the prize area 12 by one.
The winning area 12 is closed when one of the following conditions is satisfied: zero winning, (2) about 29.5 seconds elapse. The cycle of opening and closing of the winning area 12 is up to 16 on condition that the game ball 6 passes through the V zone.
It will be repeated times. Step P160, P170
When any one of the judgment conditions is not satisfied, the special electric accessory control routine ends.

The processing procedure in the present embodiment is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, one random number counter may be used to determine the occurrence of the big hit gaming state based on the value, or to determine the out-of-reach reach. Symbol variation start processing in the symbol variation start processing routine (step P
47) may be performed prior to the stop symbol determination / storage processing (steps P41 to P45).

In this embodiment, the processing of steps P10, P40, P50 and P60 in the special electric accessory control routine corresponds to the display control means. A process of switching the symbol variation speed in the left symbol row 7 to the second speed in step P47 of the symbol variation start process routine;
0, the symbol change speed in the right symbol row 9 is switched to the second speed, and the step P of the reach operation process routine is performed.
In 62, P66, P69, etc., the process of switching the symbol variation speed in the middle symbol row 8 to the second speed corresponds to the variation speed changing means. Further, the processing in step P47 corresponds to an enlarged display unit.

As described above, in this embodiment, the game ball 6
When it is detected that the player has won the start port 3, the values of the respective counters are acquired, and the stop symbols are stored based on those values. The symbol 10 having the enlarged numeral symbol Fn is
All the symbol rows 7 to 9 are simultaneously displayed in a variable manner at the first speed. The fluctuation speed at this time is high, and it is difficult (or impossible) for the player to identify each symbol 10.

Predetermined time (about 5 to 8 seconds) from the start of fluctuation
Elapses, only the symbol fluctuation speed in the left symbol row 7 becomes the second
Speed. At this speed, the symbol 10 fluctuates slowly, so that the player can identify the symbol 10. In addition, the numeric symbols Fn are enlarged and are easy to see. The player can guess the stop symbol based on the symbol 10 displayed at the time of changing the variable speed.
After a predetermined number (three) of symbols 10 fluctuate at the second speed,
The symbol change in the left symbol row 7 stops. The symbol displayed at this time (for example, in the case of FIG. 3, the symbol 10 of the squid “7”)
h) is a symbol related to the occurrence of the reach game state or the big hit game state. With the stop of the fluctuation, the numerical symbol Fn which has been enlarged up to that point is returned to the original state (size, position). In addition, although the number symbols Fn in the middle and right symbol columns 8 and 9 are enlarged, they are still fluctuated at the first speed, so that identification by the player is difficult (or impossible).

Several seconds (1) from the stop of symbol change in the left symbol row 7
After about 2 seconds, the symbol changing speed in the right symbol row 9 is switched to the second speed. At this speed, the symbol 10 slowly changes in the same manner as in the case of the left symbol row 7 described above, so that the player can identify the symbol 10. In addition, the numeric symbols Fn are enlarged and are easy to see. The player can guess the stop symbol based on the symbol 10 displayed at the time of changing the variable speed. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the symbol displayed at the time of switching to the second speed in the right symbol row 9 is the symbol 10 of the lure “4”.
In the case of e, it is understood that the symbol 10 displayed after a predetermined number (three), that is, the symbol 10h of the squid “7” is the stop symbol.

Further, the estimated symbol and the left symbol row 7
By judging whether or not the stop symbol matches the stop symbol, it is possible to know whether or not the reach game state has occurred. That is, the user is notified of the occurrence of the reach gaming state. As shown in FIG. 3, if the stop symbol in the left symbol row 7 is the symbol 10 h of the squid “7”, the reach gaming state is before the symbol change stop in the right symbol row 9. Can be predicted to occur. Even if the player does not remember the arrangement of the character symbols Fc, the expectation of the occurrence of the reach gaming state is increased from an early stage.

The symbol change in the right symbol row 9 stops after a predetermined number (three) of symbols 10 change at the second speed. With the stop of the fluctuation, the numerical symbol Fn that has been enlarged until then is returned to the original state. In addition, although the number design Fn in the middle design row 8 is enlarged, it is still the first design Fn.
It is difficult (or impossible) for the player to discriminate.

The symbol variation in the middle symbol row 8 is based on the left
It differs depending on the manner of stopping the symbol 10 in the right symbol columns 7 and 9. When the symbol change in the right symbol row 9 stops at the symbol 10 different from the stop symbol in the left symbol row 7, that is, when the reach game state does not occur, a few seconds (1 to 2 seconds) from the stop of the symbol change Degree), medium symbol row 8
In, the symbol change speed is switched to the second speed, and the symbol change stops after a predetermined number (three) of symbols 10 have changed. With this stop, the numeric symbol Fn is returned to the original state. In such a situation, the player usually does not have any interest in the stop symbols in the middle symbol row 8. Also, no effect using the character design Fc is performed. For this reason, it does not matter whether the numerical symbol Fn is displayed large or small during the symbol change.

On the other hand, when the symbol change in the right symbol row 9 stops at the same symbol as the stopped symbol in the left symbol row 7, one of the normal reach operation processing, the super reach operation processing, and the special reach operation processing is performed. For example, in the case of the normal reach operation process, when a few seconds (about 1 to 2 seconds) elapse from the stop of the symbol change in the right symbol row 9, the symbol variation speed is switched to the second speed in the middle symbol row 8, and the predetermined number is changed. After the symbol 10 fluctuates or after a predetermined time has elapsed,
Normal reach operation is performed. At the second speed, symbol 1
Since the 0 fluctuates slowly, the player can identify the symbol 10. In addition, the numeric symbols Fn are enlarged and are easy to see. The player can guess the stop symbol based on the symbol 10 displayed at the time of changing the variable speed. Further, by judging whether or not the estimated symbol 10 and the stopped symbols in the left and right symbol columns 7 and 9 match, it is possible to know whether or not a big hit game state has occurred. From the early stage, the player's expectation of the occurrence of the big hit gaming state is increased. When the normal reach operation ends, the symbol change stops, and the numerical symbol Fn that has been enlarged so far is returned to the original state.

The reason why the numerical symbol Fn of the symbol 10 is continuously enlarged and displayed until the symbol change stops is that the priority is given to the visibility of the numeric symbol Fn over the reach operation. Even in this case, since the character symbol Fc does not reach in the normal reach, the numeral symbol F
The enlarged display of n has little effect on the display of the normal reach.

On the other hand, in the case of the super-reach operation processing or the special reach operation processing, the symbol change speed of the middle symbol row 8 is changed several seconds (about 1 to 2 seconds) after the symbol variation stops in the right symbol row 9. 2 speed. After a predetermined number of symbols 10 have changed or a predetermined time has elapsed, the numeric symbols Fn in the middle symbol row 8 are returned to the original state,
At about the same time, a super reach operation process or a special reach operation process using the character pattern Fc is performed. At this time, the character symbol Fc performs the reach motion, but since the numeric symbol Fn is displayed small, the influence of the numeric symbol Fn on the display of the reach motion is very small. That is, the numeral symbol Fn is unlikely to hinder the display of the reach operation. For this reason, the expectation of the player who has seen the reach operation with respect to the occurrence of the big hit gaming state can be effectively increased. When the super reach operation or the special reach operation is completed, the symbol change is stopped.

If the combination of stopped symbols in all the symbol rows 7 to 9 is a combination of big hits, a big hit game state advantageous to the player occurs, and the game ball 6 wins a maximum Crmax times in the V zone 15. Until then, the cycle of opening and closing the special winning opening 5 is repeated.

This embodiment has the following features in addition to the items described above.

(A) In this embodiment, all the symbol rows 7 to 9
, The symbol change is started all at once, and simultaneously with the start of the symbol change, the enlarged display of the numeric symbol Fn is also started at the same time. For this reason, the control content of the display device 4 can be simplified as compared with the case where the timing of the enlarged display of the numeric symbol Fn is variously changed for each of the symbol columns 7 to 9. This effect can be obtained in the same manner even when the symbol variation is sequentially started in all the symbol rows 7 to 9 and the enlarged display of the numeric symbols Fn is sequentially started in response to this start.

(B) In this embodiment, the left and right symbol rows 7,
For 9, the enlarged display of the numerical symbol Fn is ended at the same time as the symbol change is stopped. Regarding the middle symbol row 8, when the normal reach operation process is performed and when the character is separated without going through the reach game state, the enlarged display of the numeric symbol Fn is ended simultaneously with the symbol change stop. When performing the super reach operation process and the special reach operation process, the enlarged display of the numeric symbol Fn is ended before the operation process. In any case, the enlarged display ends at the time of symbol fluctuation stop at the latest. Therefore, it is possible to surely return the numeric symbol Fn to the original state and prepare for the next symbol change.

(C) In the reach operation processing routine, regardless of the reach pattern, the right symbol row 9
After a few seconds (about 1 to 2 seconds) have passed since the symbol change was stopped, the symbol change in the middle symbol row 8 is switched to the second speed, and the reach operation is performed after a predetermined number of symbol changes or a predetermined time has elapsed. ing. For this reason, although the timing of returning the numeric symbol Fn to the original state is different between the super reach and the special reach and the normal reach, that is, the former is almost simultaneously with the start of the reach operation, and the latter is almost simultaneously with the end of the reach operation. However, the player does not know which reach pattern is performed until each reach operation is started. The player can maintain his expectation for the occurrence of the reach pattern and, consequently, the jackpot gaming state until late.

The present invention can be embodied in another embodiment described below.

(1) Instead of Arabic numerals, Chinese numerals, Roman numerals, or the like may be used as the numeral symbol Fn. The types of these numbers may be the same in normal display and in enlarged display, or may be different.

(2) At the time of normal display (or at the time of enlarged display), the numeric symbol Fn may be displayed at a position different from that of the above embodiment.

(3) At the time of enlarged display, the numeric symbol Fn
May be changed to a color different from that of the normal display. For example, the numeric pattern Fn may be displayed in a sober color during normal display, and may be changed to a prominent color during enlarged display. Further, the enlarged numeral symbol Fn may be displayed blinking. By highlighting in this manner, the number symbol Fn can be strongly impressed to the player, and the estimation of the stop symbol becomes easier.

(4) The numeric symbol Fn may be enlarged and displayed instantaneously, or may be enlarged or displayed continuously or stepwise according to the movement (fluctuation) of the symbol 10. Also, if the number of symbols 10 that fluctuate at the second speed is large, the symbol
Each time 0 changes, the numerical symbol Fn may be increased.

(5) The movement of the numeric symbol Fn may be changed during the enlarged display. For example, it is possible to display a state in which the numeric symbol Fn expands while breaking a round frame, or to display the numeric symbol F
A state in which n is enlarged while rotating may be displayed.

(6) In the above embodiment, the size and position of the character symbol Fc are not changed and the character symbol Fc is not changed.
Although the numeric symbol Fn is enlarged and displayed in front of c, the size and the display position of the character symbol Fc may be changed in accordance with the enlarged display of the numeric symbol Fn. For example, the character design Fc may be reduced and displayed, and the reduced character design Fc may be displayed at the end of the enlarged numeric design Fn.

(7) In the above embodiment, the numerical symbols Fn are enlargedly displayed for all the symbol columns 7 to 9, but the enlarged display may be omitted for some symbol columns. For example, with respect to the middle symbol row 8 in which various reach operation processes are performed during symbol fluctuation, the enlarged display may be omitted from the viewpoint that the reach operation is prioritized over the visibility of the numeric symbol Fn in any of the reach patterns. .

(8) In the above embodiment, since the enlarged display is terminated before the super reach operation processing and the special reach operation processing are performed, the enlarged display is not performed when the symbol changes at the second speed. . However, even when these reach operation processes are performed, the numerical symbols Fn may be displayed in an enlarged manner. In other words, regarding the middle symbol row 8, the combination of the reach pattern and the presence or absence of the enlarged display may be changed to a combination different from the above-described embodiment.

(9) In each of the symbol rows 7 to 9, as a condition for starting the enlarged display of the numeric symbol Fn (a condition for starting the enlarged display), a condition different from that of the above-described embodiment, that is, “winning opening of the game ball 6” Other than the condition that the symbol variation is started based on the This start condition may be the same for all the symbol rows 7 to 9 or may be different for each of the symbol rows 7 to 9. For example, as the start condition, "the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the symbol change" is set, or "the changing speed of the symbol 10 is switched from the first speed to the second speed" is set. Is also good. Further, the start condition may be that “the changing speed is switched and the symbol 10 fluctuates by a predetermined number (for example, 1 or 2) at the second speed”. In this case, on the assumption that the number of symbols 10 that fluctuate from the change of the speed of the change to the stop of the change is known in advance, if the number of the symbols 10 that changed from the time of the change of the speed of the change to the enlarged display is counted, From the difference, pattern 10
The stop symbol can be estimated before the fluctuation stop.

(10) A condition different from that of the above-described embodiment may be set as a condition (a condition for terminating the enlarged display) for returning the enlarged numeric symbol Fn to the original state (size and position). The end condition may be the same for all the symbol rows 7 to 9 or may be different for each of the symbol rows 7 to 9. For example, as the end condition, "a predetermined number of symbols 10 are fluctuated and displayed at a second speed after the enlarged display start condition is satisfied" is set, or "after the enlarged display start condition is satisfied." , A predetermined time elapses "may be set. In addition, “the predetermined time has elapsed after the symbol change is stopped” may be set as the end condition.

(11) The number of symbols 10 to be enlarged and displayed may be changed as appropriate according to the combination of the start condition in (9) and the end condition in (10). It is only necessary that the numeric symbol Fn be displayed in an enlarged manner in at least one symbol 10. However, as the number of the symbols 10 to be targeted increases, the oversight of the numeric symbols Fn by the player decreases.

(12) Switching means for switching the start condition in (9) and the end condition in (10) may be provided. For example, several types of start conditions (or end conditions) are stored in the memory of the control device 20 in advance. Then, when one start condition (or end condition) is selected by a human being on the pachinko hall side operating a selection switch or operating a keyboard, the control device starts (or ends) the selected condition. ). In this way, even with the same type of pachinko machine, the conditions for starting (or ending) the enlarged display can be appropriately adjusted to those required by the pachinko hall.

(13) In the reach operation processing routine shown in FIG. 8, if the determination condition of step P68 is not satisfied, that is, if none of the reach patterns (there is a case where the player does not go through the reach game state), the middle symbol sequence The enlarged display may be ended during the symbol change at 8, for example, during the symbol change at the first speed.

(14) To the symbol group of FIG. 2, a symbol (outlier symbol) which does not become a big hit combination even if it is arranged along the big hit line may be added. The missing symbols may be incorporated and displayed between the symbols 10 displayed in order. For example, the symbol 10g of the takotsubo "6", the symbol 10h of the squid "7", the symbol 10h of the squid "7", the symbol 10 of the boots "8", etc.
The symbols 10 are arranged in the order of i,.

(15) The fluctuation time of the symbol 10 in the left symbol row 7, the time from the stop of the symbol fluctuation in the left symbol row 7 to the switching of the fluctuation speed in the right symbol row 9, the stop of the symbol fluctuation in the right symbol row 9 Or at least one of the times from switching to the changing speed in the middle symbol row 8 may be shortened as the number of lottery reservations increases.

(16) According to the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a lottery is continuously performed in a shorter time even after the end of the jackpot game state, so that the ball holding is improved. Although it can be applied to a gaming machine of a type having a time saving mode, when the mode is switched to this mode, for example, the variation time of the symbol arrays 7 to 9 is reduced by, for example, shortening the variation time of the left symbol array 7 in the embodiment. It may be different.

(17) The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine (a so-called high-probability machine) in which the probability of occurrence of a jackpot gaming state becomes high when predetermined conditions are satisfied. May be shortened.

(18) The present invention may be applied to a gaming machine of the type in which the symbol 10 fluctuates at the second speed at another timing in addition to immediately before the symbol fluctuation stop. In addition, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine of a type in which three or more types of fluctuation speeds (for example, ultra-high speed, high speed, medium speed, and low speed) are set, and the fluctuation speed is switched twice or more during symbol fluctuation. You may. The present invention is applicable to any gaming machine that can be switched from the first speed to the second speed immediately before the symbol fluctuation stop.

(19) The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a different type from the above-described embodiment, for example, a third-type (rights) pachinko gaming machine as long as it has a display device, or a plurality of lotteries. The present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine in which a jackpot game state is generated after performing a round. Further, the present invention, if provided with a display device,
The present invention may be applied to gaming machines other than pachinko machines, for example, arepachi and arrangement balls.

(20) The character 10 has a character design F
c, an image other than the numeric symbol Fn may be included.

(21) In the numeric symbol Fn at the time of enlarged display, at least the portion overlapping the character symbol Fc may be transparent (colorless transparent, colored transparent, translucent, etc.). In this way, when the numeric symbol Fn is enlarged, the portion hidden by the numeric symbol Fn in the character symbol Fc is reduced, and the character symbol Fc is easily identified.

(22) In steps P62 and P66 of the reach operation processing routine shown in FIG. 8, the display position of the numeric symbol Fn after the enlarged display may be changed. Examples of the position include the end of the character design Fc performing the reach motion and the end of the design 10. In the former case, the numeral symbol Fn moves together with the character symbol Fc. In the latter case, the numeral symbol Fn is displayed at the same position (the end of the symbol 10) regardless of the movement of the character symbol Fc. In any case, since the numeric symbol Fn is displayed small, it is difficult to hinder the reach operation of the character symbol Fc. Further, the display of the numeric symbols Fn may be omitted as the enlarged display ending process in steps P62 and P66.
This makes it easier to see the reach operation of the character symbol Fc.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, technical ideas other than the claims that can be grasped from each embodiment will be described together with their effects.

(A) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, the display control means includes: a reach operation display means for displaying a reach operation using a character pattern on the display device after a reach game state has occurred; A game machine comprising: a magnifying display prohibiting unit that prohibits the magnifying display of the numeric symbol by the magnifying display unit. Here, steps P63 and P6 in the reach operation processing routine of FIG.
Processes 7 and P69 correspond to reach operation display means, and the processes of steps P61, P62, P65 and P66 correspond to enlargement display prohibition means. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the numeric symbol Fn from hindering the display of the reach operation using the character symbol.

(B) In the gaming machine of (a), the reach operation display means displays a plurality of types of reach operations, and the enlarged display prohibiting means displays a predetermined type of reach operation. A gaming machine characterized in that an enlarged display is prohibited only for a game machine. With such a configuration, the numeric symbol is displayed enlarged when a certain type of reach operation is displayed, and the numeric symbol is displayed small when a different type of reach operation is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately set, based on the type of the reach operation, which of the reach operation using the character design and the estimation of the stop symbol by the enlarged display of the numeric design is prioritized.

(C) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, the display control means includes an enlarged display ending means for ending the enlarged display of the numeric symbol by the enlarged display means with the stop of the symbol change or prior to the stop of the symbol change. A gaming machine characterized by including. Here, the processing in step P50 in the special electric accessory control routine in FIG. 5 and the processing in steps P62, P66, and P70 in the reach operation processing routine in FIG. 8 correspond to the enlarged display end means. With such a configuration, it is possible to surely return the numeric symbol to the original state and prepare for the next symbol change.

(D) In the gaming machine of claim 1, the display control means includes a symbol variation start means for simultaneously or sequentially starting the symbol variation display in a plurality of symbol rows, and the enlarged display means includes: A gaming machine, comprising: an enlarged display start means for simultaneously starting or sequentially starting enlarged display of numeric symbols in each symbol row in accordance with a symbol change start by the symbol change start means. Here, the process of step P47 in the symbol variation start process routine of FIG. 7 corresponds to symbol variation start means and enlarged display start means. By adopting such a configuration, the control content of the display device can be simplified as compared with the case where the timing of the enlarged display of the numeric symbols is variously changed for each symbol row.

(E) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, the display control means variably displays individual symbols at such a high speed that it is difficult to identify them at the first speed, and displays the individual symbols at a second speed. It fluctuates slowly enough to be easily identified.
A gaming machine, wherein the enlarged display means enlarges and displays a numeric symbol while the symbol is changing at a low speed by the changing speed changing means. With such a configuration, the enlarged numeric symbol fluctuates at a low speed, so that the numeric symbol is easy to see and the number of overlooking symbols is less.

(F) In the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the display control means variably displays a predetermined number of symbols from when the variance speed is switched by the variance speed changing means to when the symbol variation is stopped. A gaming machine, wherein the enlarged display means enlarges and displays at least one of the predetermined number of symbols. With such a configuration, it is known in advance how many symbols are to be displayed, that is, how many symbols are to be displayed from the change in speed to the stop of change. The stop symbol can be easily guessed by knowing whether the symbol is displayed second.

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According to the present invention, in a gaming machine in which symbols including character symbols and numeral symbols are displayed in a variable manner, even if the arrangement of the character symbols is not known, the enlarged numbers are obtained before the symbol variation is stopped. The stop symbol can be easily estimated based on the symbol.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a game board of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a symbol group displayed on a display device.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing symbols in each symbol row when the changing speed in the right symbol row is switched to a second speed.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a storage processing routine executed by the control device.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a special electric accessory control routine.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a special electric accessory control routine.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a symbol change start processing routine.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a reach operation processing routine.

[Explanation of symbols]

Reference Signs List 4 display device 10 design 17 starter switch as game situation detection device 29 control device functioning as display control device, fluctuating speed changing device and enlargement display device Fc character design Fn numeric design

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A display device for displaying a pattern including a character pattern and a number pattern, a game state detecting means for detecting a game state changing according to an operation of a player, and Display control means for changing and displaying the symbol on the display device, and prior to stopping the change of the symbol by the display control means,
A changing speed changing means for changing a changing speed of the symbol from a first speed in which the symbol is difficult to be identified to a second speed in which the symbol is easy to be identified; 2
A gaming machine characterized by including enlarged display means for enlarging and displaying at least one symbol pattern which fluctuates at a speed of.