JP2001000677A - Game machine and game playing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine and a game playing method for increasing the game playing property of a screen game which is played when a ball gets a prize in a special prize hole and inspiring a player with thrill and excitement. SOLUTION: A lottery means 30 performs an at-random lottery when a ball gets a prize in a special prize hole 12. In this case, a reference pattern display control means 40 displays a set of pattern cards of any rank in a first display area on a variable display means 20. When the result of the lottery shows a success, a success pattern display control means 50 displays a set of pattern cards of higher rank than the first display area in a second display area. When the result of the lottery shows a failure, a failure pattern display control means 60 displays a set of pattern cards of lower rank than the first display area in the second display area. A special value generating means 70 generates a favotrable special value for a player when the result of the lottery shows a success and a set of pattern cards of higher rank than the first display area is displayed in the second display area.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a random lottery performed when a ball hit on a game board wins a special winning opening, a symbol matching game corresponding to the lottery result is displayed, and the lottery result is displayed. The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a gaming method for generating a special value advantageous to a player when hitting.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventional gaming machines are provided with a liquid crystal display as a variable display means for displaying various symbol matching games, and provide a special value that is advantageous to a player when the display content is in a specific state. There is a first-type gaming machine (so-called fever machine) to generate.

A first-type gaming machine usually displays various symbols displayed on a liquid crystal display when a ball wins a specific winning opening on a game board, and displays symbols when scrolling is stopped. Is generated in a special pattern that is advantageous to the player when the pattern becomes a specific pattern. The special value is given by, for example, opening and closing a large variable winning opening that is closed in a normal state, and relatively increasing the probability of winning a ball.

[0004]

However, in such a conventional first-type gaming machine and its gaming method, whether or not a set of symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display is a specific pattern is determined as to whether or not it is successful. And the displayed symbol matching game has no opponent. For this reason, there is a problem in that the game lacks thrill and excitement, has low game performance, and it is difficult to sufficiently inspire the gambling of the player, as compared with an opponent-type game in which the opponent competes.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and enhances the game characteristics of a screen game performed when a ball has won a special winning opening, thereby improving the thrill of the player. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine and a gaming method capable of causing excitement and excitement.

[0006]

The gist of the present invention to achieve the above object lies in the following inventions. [1] When a ball hit on the game board surface (11) wins a specific winning opening (12), a random lottery is performed, and a symbol matching game corresponding to the lottery result is displayed,
In a gaming machine (10) that generates a special value advantageous to a player when a lottery result is a hit, a predetermined number of symbol cards whose rank of superiority is set in advance according to the type of combination of a plurality of symbol cards A variable display means having first and second display areas (21, 22) capable of displaying each other, and when a ball wins in the specific winning opening (12), the variable display means is associated with the rank of the superiority. Lottery means (30) for performing a random lottery with a plurality of levels,
When the lottery result of the random lottery performed by the lottery means (30) is a hit, the predetermined number of the symbol cards forming a combination of the symbols of the rank lower than the superiority associated with the level of the hit are set to the When the winning reference symbol display means (41) displayed in the first display area (21) and the random lottery result of the random lottery performed by the lottery means (30) are winning, they are associated with the winning level. Winning symbol display control means (50) for displaying the predetermined number of symbol cards forming a combination of rank symbols in the second display area (22), and random lottery performed by the lottery means (30). When the result is out of order, the out of reference symbol display means (42) for displaying the predetermined number of symbol cards forming a combination of symbols of any rank other than the lowest rank in the first display area (21). , When said selecting means (30) of draw results random draw of performing the edge of said out-reference symbol display means (42) said first display region (21) by
Out-of-design symbol display control means (60) for displaying in the second display area (22) the predetermined number of symbol cards forming a combination of symbols of a lower rank than the symbol cards displayed in (2).
And the result of the random lottery performed by the lottery means (30) wins, and the winning symbol display control means (5
0), when the predetermined number of design cards are displayed in the second display area (22), a special value generating means (70) for generating a special value advantageous to the player according to the level of the special card. A gaming machine (10) comprising:

[2] The gaming machine (10) according to [1], wherein the symbol card is a playing card, and the combination of the symbols plays a role of a poker game.

The present invention operates as follows. The random lottery means (30) performs a random lottery when a ball hit on the game board surface (11) wins a specific winning opening (12). The winning reference symbol display means (41) or the departure reference symbol display means (42), when the ball wins the specific winning opening (12), the rank of the superiority in advance according to the type of combination of a plurality of symbol cards Variable display means (2) capable of displaying a predetermined number of set design cards at a time.
In the first display area (21) of (0), a predetermined number of symbol cards forming a combination of symbols of an arbitrary rank are displayed.

The winning symbol display control means (50), when a random lottery result is a hit, wins the symbol card displayed in the first display area (21) by the winning reference symbol displaying means (41). The variable display means (20) displays a predetermined number of design cards forming a combination of high-rank designs.
In the second display area (22).

The out-of-design symbol display control means (60), when the lottery result of the random lottery is out of proportion, is higher than the design card displayed in the first display area (21) by the out-of-place reference design display means (42). A predetermined number of symbol cards forming a combination of symbols of low rank are displayed in the second display area (22) of the variable display means (20).

The special value generating means (70) wins the random lottery result, and the winning symbol display control means (5)
0), when a predetermined number of design cards having a higher rank than that displayed in the first display area (21) are displayed in the second display area (22), a special value advantageous to the player is generated. Let it.

That is, what is displayed in the first display area (21) is an opponent's symbol card, and what is displayed in the second display area (22) is an opponent's symbol card. . When the player's symbol card has a higher rank combination than the opponent's symbol card,
This means that the game has been won, and a special value is given to the player.

In this manner, a battle type game is displayed,
Since a special value is given by the winning or losing, the competitiveness of the player can be inspired and thrill and excitement can be aroused as compared with a case where a simple symbol matching game is displayed.

Further, the rank of the combination of the symbol cards displayed in the second display area (22) is higher than the rank of the combination of the symbol cards displayed in the first display area (21), and the player wins. , A special value is given according to the rank of the symbol card on the player side. This allows
Players' attention is also paid to what rank they will win, and it can be even more thrilling and exciting.

A playing card poker game can be used as a competitive symbol matching game.

[0016]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An 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, a gaming machine 1 according to the present invention
0 launches a ball by rotating the handle 14,
This is a pachinko machine that competes for winning balls in various winning openings. 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, as the variable display means 20,
A color liquid crystal display is used. In addition, as the variable display means 20, a monochrome liquid crystal display or a CRT
A display or the like can be used.

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the variable display means 20 is a first variable display means for displaying a symbol card on the opponent side.
And a second display area 22 for displaying a symbol card on the player side. Here, the first
5 and 2 in the display area 21 and the second display area 22, respectively.
It is designed to display a number of playing cards.

Below the variable display means 20, a specific winning opening 12 generally called a start chucker is provided. The symbol matching game is executed on the variable display means 20 when the ball hit on the game board surface 11 wins the specific winning opening 12.

Further below the specific winning opening 12, there is provided a special value generating means 70 for generating a special value advantageous to the player when a hit is made in the symbol matching game. The special value generating means 70 is normally closed, but when winning in the symbol matching game, the opening and closing operation of the winning opening is performed a plurality of times to increase the probability of winning a ball. It is a variable winning opening that gives value.

On the variable display means 20, there is a specific winning opening 1
Hold display means 17 for displaying the number of times the symbol matching game has not been executed yet for the winning of the ball to No. 2
Are arranged. If a ball wins in the special winning opening 12 while the symbol matching game is in progress or a special value is generated, the symbol matching game for the winning cannot be executed immediately, so that the right that cannot be executed immediately is limited to a certain number of times. As a hold.

In this case, the right can be reserved up to four times, and the right beyond that is discarded. The reservation display means 17 includes a plurality of display lamps, and notifies the player of the number of rights currently reserved based on the number of lamps turned on.

At the lower part of the game board surface 11, there is a front plate 15 for holding a ball to be used for a 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. When detecting the winning of the ball, the winning detection switch 13 of the specific winning opening 12 outputs a winning signal 91 indicating that fact. The winning signal 91 is a lottery means 3 for performing a random lottery.
0 has been entered.

The lottery means 30 is a circuit having a random number generator (not shown), which performs a random lottery every time a winning signal 91 is inputted, and outputs a lottery result signal 92 indicating the result. A plurality of levels are prepared for the winning, and the lower the winning probability, the higher the level of the winning.

The lottery means 30 is connected to the hold display means 17 for displaying the number of held execution rights of the symbol matching game. Specific winning opening 1 in lottery means 30
When the winning signal 91 is input from 2 and the lottery corresponding to the winning signal 91 cannot be immediately performed, the lighting number of the display lamp of the hold display means 17 is increased by one.

The lottery result signal 92 output from the lottery means 30
Are input to the reference symbol display control means 40, the winning symbol display control means 50, and the off symbol display control means 60, respectively. The reference symbol display control means 40 is a circuit portion for displaying a symbol card on the opponent side in the first display area 21 of the variable display means 20. Reference symbol display control means 4
0 is a reference winning when a combination of symbol cards of a rank lower than the rank corresponding to the level of the winning is selected and the result is displayed in the first display area 21 of the variable display means 20 when the lottery result is a winning. A symbol display means 41 is provided.

When the lottery result is out of order, the reference symbol display control means 40 selects an arbitrary symbol card combination of a rank other than the lowest rank, and displays it in the first display area 21 of the variable display means 20. Out of reference symbol display means 4 to be displayed
2 is provided. The reference symbol display control means 40 outputs a reference symbol signal 93 representing the content of the symbol card to be displayed in the first display area 21. The reference symbol signal 93 is input to the variable display unit 20, the off symbol display control unit 60, and the reach display control unit 80, respectively.

The winning symbol display control means 50 includes the lottery means 3
When the lottery result signal 92 from 0 indicates a lottery result hit, a combination of symbol cards of the rank corresponding to the level of the lottery is selected, and these are selected by the variable display means 20.
Is a circuit for outputting a winning symbol signal 94 for sequentially displaying the symbols in the second display area 22. The winning symbol signal 94 is
It is input to the variable display means 20 and the reach display control means 80.

When the lottery result signal 92 indicates that the lottery result is out, the off symbol display control means 60 displays the first symbol in the first display area 21 based on the reference symbol signal 93 from the reference symbol display control means 40. This is a circuit for selecting a combination of design cards having a rank lower than the rank of the displayed design card and outputting an out-of-design symbol signal 95 representing the selected design card. The off symbol signal 95 is a reference symbol signal 93,
Like the winning symbol signal 94, it is input to the variable display means 20 and the reach display control means 80.

The reach display control means 80 is a first symbol indicating the reference symbol signal 93 from the reference symbol display control means 40.
Is compared with the symbol card indicated by the winning symbol signal 94 from the winning symbol display control means 50 or the off symbol signal 95 from the off symbol display control means 60, and a reach state is reached. When this occurs, the variable display means 20 is displayed to that effect. At the same time, it is a circuit part having a function of playing an effect sound or an effect music that excites the degree of excitement from a speaker (not shown).

The winning symbol display control means 50 and the off symbol display control means 60 are sequentially arranged one by one in the second display area 2.
The reach display control means 80 receives the winning symbol signal 94 from the winning symbol display control means 50 or the off symbol display control means 60.
The symbol card currently displayed in the second display area 22 is recognized through the symbol signal 95 deviating from.

At this time, the second display area 22 has already been set.
When the next symbol card is additionally displayed on the symbol card already displayed in the above, the symbol card displayed in the second display area 22 has a higher rank combination than the symbol card displayed in the first display area 21 It is determined whether or not there is a possibility.

When the next symbol card is additionally displayed, it is determined that there is a possibility that the symbol card displayed in the second display area 22 is higher in rank than the symbol card in the first display area 21. At this time, a reach signal 96 indicating that the reach state has been reached is output to the variable display means 20, and
It plays effect music.

The special value generation means 70 is a variable winning opening for generating a special value advantageous to the player when the lottery result is a hit. The special value generating means 70 includes an attacker 71 as a large winning opening that is opened and closed when a lottery result is hit, a solenoid 72 as a driving means of the attacker 71, and a state in which the attacker 71 is open.
A winning ball counter 73 for counting the number of winning balls in the winning port of the special value generating means 70 is provided.

The special value generating means 70 includes the lottery means 30
When the lottery result signal 92 indicates a hit, the opening / closing operation of the attacker 71 that opens for a certain period (for example, 29 seconds) and then closes for a short time (about two seconds) is determined. Number of rounds (for example, 1
(6 times).

The number of balls won during each round is displayed in a partial area of the variable display means 20. When a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls are won in each round, the attacker 71 is closed even before a predetermined time has elapsed. This prevents an excessive increase in the number of balls paid out by winning.

Lottery means 30, reference symbol display control means 4
0, the winning symbol display control means 50, the off symbol display control means 60, and the reach display control means 80 are a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that performs a central function of various controls in the gaming machine 10, and a ROM (Read Only Memory). ) And RAM
(Random access memory).

The ROM stores various kinds of fixed data such as programs executed by the CPU, symbols to be displayed, combinations of symbols, and their ranks. Also RAM
Is a work memory for storing data temporarily required for executing a program.

Next, the flow of the operation relating to the symbol matching game performed by the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIGS. 3 and 4 show the flow of operations performed by the gaming machine 10 when a ball is won in the specific winning opening 12. FIG. 5 to 8 show examples of display contents of the variable display means 20. In this example, a poker game using playing cards is displayed on the variable display means 20.

When a ball is won in the specific winning opening 12 (step S101; Y), a random lottery is executed by the lottery means 30 (step S102). When the random lottery cannot be executed immediately, such as during the progress of the symbol matching game, the execution right is suspended up to four times.

When a win is obtained by random lottery (step S103; Y), the reference symbol display means 41 of the reference symbol display control means 40 selects a lower rank than the rank previously associated with the level of the win. A combination of symbol cards is selected (step S104). Then, these symbol cards are displayed in the first display area 21 of the variable display means 20 (Step S105).

When the lottery result is a winning, the winning symbol display control means 50 selects a combination of symbol cards of the rank associated with the level of the winning (step S106).

On the other hand, when the lottery result is out of order (step S103; N), a combination of symbols of any rank other than the lowest rank is selected by the out-of-reference symbol display means 42 of the reference symbol display control means 40 (step S103). S107). Then, these symbol cards are displayed in the first display area 21 (step S108).

When the lottery result is out of order, the out-of-symbol display control means 60 uses the symbol card displayed in the first display area 21 based on the reference symbol signal 93 from the reference symbol display control means 40. A combination of low rank symbols is selected (step S109).

FIG. 5 shows an example of a state where a symbol card is displayed in the first display area 21 by the reference symbol display control means 40. In the first display area 21 arranged on the upper stage of the variable display means 20, a reference symbol display control means 40 is provided.
The playing card of the gaming machine (opponent) selected by the player is displayed. Here, five symbol cards including a three card (201) of "7" are displayed as a poker combination.

When the symbol cards are displayed in the first display area 21, the back of five playing cards is displayed in the second display area 22 disposed below the variable display means 20. . In the figure, this state is indicated by a wavy line. As described above, first, the hand of the opponent is displayed.

Returning to FIG. 3, the description will be continued. The off symbol display control means 60 or the winning symbol display control means 50 sets the order in which the player side symbol card selected in step S106 or step S109 is to be displayed in the second display area 22 ( Step S11
0).

That is, the display order is set so that the player can have a sense of victory. For example, when the lottery result is a winning, a three-card is displayed in the first display area 21, and a combination of symbols forming a four-card is selected by the winning symbol display control means 50. At this time, when four of the five images are displayed in the second display area 22, they form a three-card, and the display order is configured such that a four-card is formed when the last image is displayed. Set.

In addition, the lottery result is out of order, and a three card of “7” is selected in the first display area 21, and a three card of “4” having a lower rank than this is selected by the out of design display control means 60. When four cards are displayed, the display order in which the three cards of “4” are configured is set. This leaves the possibility that the player can win or lose with the last one symbol card, and can give the player thrill and excitement until the end of the symbol matching game.

The winning symbol display control means 50 and the off symbol display control means 60 display the symbol cards one by one in the second display area 22 according to the order set in step S110 (step S111). The reach display control means 80 includes:
In the process of sequentially displaying the symbol cards in the second display area 22, it is determined whether or not there is a possibility that the player will win by the next one (step S112).

When there is a possibility that the player will win with the next one of the symbol cards (step S112; Y), the reach display control means 80 indicates that the reach state has been reached by the variable display means 20 and the effect. The player is notified through the sound (step S113). FIG. 6 shows an example of the display contents of the variable display means 20 when the reach state is reached. In the second display area 22 in the lower part of the variable display means 20, four of the five design cards are displayed,
Three of them are "4" three cards (20
2) is configured. Further, the state of the back side is displayed for the fifth symbol card on the right end.

The opponent's poker hand displayed in the first display area 21 is a three card (201) of “7”, and the self side displayed in the second display area 22 is a three card of “4”. Since it is (202), if the symbol card of "4" appears as the last one at the right end, the player wins. That is, the reach state is reached when the four symbol cards are displayed.

Here, the reach display control means 80 sets the "4" three card (202) when the reach state is reached.
Are blinkingly displayed, and a specific sound effect that evokes excitement is played.

That is, in combination with the last one of the four symbol cards already displayed on the player's side, the symbol card constituting the role of the poker in which the player wins blinks. Is displayed, and the player is made aware of what kind of poker role the player is in the reach state.

In addition, the last one symbol card necessary for the player to win and the name of the poker hand at the time of winning are displayed in characters and the like in a separately provided display area (not shown). Is also good. Thereby, the player can concretely imagine the last symbol card in which the player wins, and can excite the thrill and excitement more.

As described above, when all the symbol cards are displayed in the second display area 22 (step S11).
4; Y), as shown in FIG.
03), and if the rank formed by the symbol cards displayed in the second display area 22 is higher than that displayed in the first display area 21 (FIG. 4, step S115;
Y), the special value generating means 70 gives a special value according to the rank of the winning (step S116).

That is, when the result of the random lottery performed by the lottery means 30 is a hit, the special value generation means 70
Generates a special value according to the rank at the end of the display of the symbol matching game.

As an example of special value, the stronger the role of poker in winning, the more times the attacker 71 can open and close the attacker. For example, in the case of one pair, the attacker 71 is opened and closed only twice, and in the case of two pairs, the attacker 71 is opened and closed four times. In addition, in the case of a three card, it may be opened and closed eight times, and in the case of a four card, it may be opened and closed 16 times.

If the result of the lottery performed by the lottery means 30 is not correct (step S116; N), as shown in FIG.
A player whose poker hand is weaker or equal to the poker hand displayed in the first display area 21 is displayed. In this case, no special value is given to the player.

In the embodiment described above, after all the opponent's symbol cards have been displayed in the first display area 21, the player's side symbol cards are sequentially displayed in the second display area 22. However, symbol cards may be alternately additionally displayed one by one in the first display area 21 and the second display area 22.

Although the poker game of playing cards is displayed as the symbol matching game, another playing card game such as Seven Bridge may be used as long as it has a plurality of roles and has an opponent. Further, the present invention is not limited to the card game, and may be another symbol matching game such as a flower card, for example.

[0064]

According to the gaming machine and the gaming method according to the present invention, a competitive symbol matching game is displayed according to the result of a random lottery performed when a ball wins in a special winning opening. That ’s why it ’s more about competing and gambling,
Can excite thrill and excitement.

In addition, a symbol card of a rank according to the winning level of the lottery result is displayed, and a special value corresponding to the winning level is given. Attention is paid, and the thrill and excitement of the player can be further evoked.

Further, when the symbol cards are displayed in the second display area in an order in which it is possible to determine that there is a possibility that the player will win when some of the symbol cards are displayed, Up to the stage, the excitement and excitement of the player can be inspired.

In the display indicating that the player has reached the reach state, the player can be made to clearly recognize that there is a possibility of victory, so that the expectation and excitement for the victory can be further promoted. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of a circuit configuration in 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 a flowchart showing a first half of an operation flow performed by the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention when a ball has won a specific winning opening.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a latter half of an operation flow performed by the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention when a ball has won a specific winning opening.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of display contents when a symbol card of an opponent side is displayed in a first display area of a variable display means provided in a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of display contents displayed when the variable display means provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has reached a reach state.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of display contents displayed when a player wins on a variable display means provided in a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of display contents displayed when a player loses on variable display means provided in a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Game machine 11 ... Game board surface 12 ... Specific winning opening 20 ... Variable display means 21 ... First display area 22 ... Second display area 30 ... Lottery means 40 ... Reference symbol display control means 41 ... Reference winning symbol display means 42 ... out of reference symbol display means 50 ... winning symbol display control means 60 ... out of alignment symbol display control means 70 ... special value generation means 80 ... reach display control means

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A random lottery is performed when a ball hit on a game board wins a specific winning opening, a symbol matching game corresponding to the lottery result is displayed, and when a lottery result is hit, a player is presented to the player. In a gaming machine that generates an advantageous special value, a first and a second symbol cards each of which can display a predetermined number of symbol cards, each of which has a rank of superiority set in advance according to a combination of a plurality of symbol cards. A variable display means having a display area; a lottery means for performing a random lottery with a plurality of levels of hits associated with the rank of the superiority when a ball wins in the specific winning opening; When the lottery result of the random lottery performed is a hit, the predetermined number of symbol cards forming a combination of symbols of lower rank than the superiority associated with the level of the hit A combination of winning reference symbol display means to be displayed in the first display area and a symbol of a rank associated with the level of the winning when a random lottery result performed by the lottery means is a hit; Winning symbol display control means for displaying the predetermined number of symbol cards in the second display area; and when a random lottery result of the random lottery performed by the lottery means is out of order, a symbol of any rank other than the lowest rank is displayed. A deviation reference symbol display means for displaying the predetermined number of symbol cards forming a combination in the first display area; and when the lottery result of the random lottery performed by the lottery means is deviation, the deviation reference symbol display means. An out-of-design symbol table for displaying, in the second display area, the predetermined number of symbol cards forming a combination of symbols having a lower rank than the symbol cards displayed in the first display area. Control means, a random result of the lottery performed by the lottery means wins, when the predetermined number of symbol cards are displayed in the second display area by the winning symbol display control means, the level of the win A special value generating means for generating a special value advantageous to a player according to the following. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said symbol card is a playing card, and said combination of symbols is a part of a poker game.