JP2001161955A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which a new display symbol is processed in a variable display game to improve a player's interest. SOLUTION: Additional symbols are displayed corresponding to a symbol display part L3 in a variable display game (S107). Symbols in the symbol display part L3 are constituted so as to be variable again by a combination of the additional symbols after stop-display of symbols in the symbol display part L3 (S135, S123). Even if a failure symbol is temporarily displayed, there is a possibility to hit a jackpot by the re-variation of symbols in the pattern display part L3.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a symbol display for displaying a plurality of symbols in a variable manner, and relates to the handling of display symbols in a variable display game.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a pachinko machine as a game machine, a symbol display device having a symbol display such as a liquid crystal display is arranged substantially at the center of the game board. Then, when the game ball wins the symbol starting port attached to the ordinary electric auditorium, a plurality of first symbol display portions L1 and second symbol display portions variably displayable on the symbol display are displayed.
It is displayed separately in the symbol display section L2 and the third symbol display section L3,
A variable symbol is displayed on the symbol display portions L1, L2, L3, the variable display game starts, and after a predetermined time, the symbols are sequentially stopped, and the first symbol display portion L1 and the second symbol display portion L2 are displayed. When the same symbol (reach symbol) is displayed, it reaches the reach state, and then the third symbol display section L3 is displayed,
When all the symbols are the same, a jackpot advantageous to the player occurs, and a large amount of prize balls can be paid out.

[0003]

In the variable display game, when the first symbol display portion L1 and the second symbol display portion L2 reach, a reach mode is displayed, and a third symbol is displayed.
This is a symbol display in which if the combination with the symbol display portion L3 does not become a big hit symbol, it will be removed. Therefore, for the player, when the combination of the symbols displayed on the first symbol display portion and the second symbol display portion is at least not reach, it is understood that the combination does not become a big hit, there is no expectation, and the variable display game lacks interest. Will be. Therefore, the present invention provides a display mode of a symbol display that solves such inconvenience.

[0004]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, in a variable display game, an associated symbol is displayed in correspondence with a symbol display section, and the associated symbol is displayed after the symbol on the symbol display section is stopped and displayed. The symbol of the symbol display section is configured to be re-variable by the combination of. Therefore, even if a missing symbol or the like is temporarily displayed, there is a possibility that the symbol on the symbol display portion will re-fluctuate due to the combination of the accompanying symbols, resulting in a big hit.
In the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the probability that the lottery means can be re-varied is determined by considering the gaming state before the lottery is performed. To show the fun of. In the gaming machine according to the third aspect, there are a plurality of types of accessory symbols, and the accessory symbols are selected in consideration of a game state (the number of jackpots, etc.). It is possible to estimate the number of jackpots and the like from the associated symbols. Claim 4
Is selected from a plurality of types of accompanying symbols via the operating means, so that the player can play the game with the accompanying symbols desired by the player. In the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, since a re-variable display is performed in a symbol mode selected from a plurality of re-variable symbol modes, a new interest can be given to the player.

[0005]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 (front view) shows a pachinko machine as a gaming machine, which is a stochastically changing gaming machine that can be changed to a high probability after a big hit has been completed, and in which an operation of a handle 2 of a firing device is performed. Thus, the game balls supplied from the supply plate 3 for each ball are guided by the guide rail 5 and fired into the game area 6. A storage tray 4 is provided below the supply tray 3, and stores a prize ball overflowing when the supply tray 3 is full. A symbol display device 10 having a liquid crystal symbol display L for performing a variable display game via a plurality of variable symbols is arranged at a substantially central portion of the game area 6, and the symbol display L has a The one symbol display section L1, the third symbol display section L3, and the second symbol display section L2 are separately displayed.
9. In addition to displaying 15 types of symbols X (X1, X2, X3) of A to E, corresponding to the symbols X (X1 to X3), for example, “Goo”, “Choki”, Three types of attached symbols Y (Y1, Y2, Y
3) is also displayed (see FIG. 5).

Therefore, the symbol X is displayed on the first symbol display portion L1.
(X1) and the accompanying symbol Y (Y1) are displayed in the second symbol display section L2.
Displays a symbol X (X2) and an accompanying symbol Y (Y2), and the third symbol display portion L3 displays a symbol X (X3) and an associated symbol Y (Y3). The stop symbol X (X1, X2) displaying the same symbol on the first symbol display portion L1 and the second symbol display portion L2 is referred to as reach, and the first symbol display portion L1 and the second symbol display portion L2 are displayed at the same time.
The stop symbol X is displayed on the symbol display portion L2 and the third symbol display portion L3.
When (X1, X2, X3) is definitely displayed with the same symbol (big hit symbol), it is regarded as a big hit.

[0007] Starting gates 7a and 7b are disposed on the left and right sides of the symbol display device 10, and when a game ball passes through the starting gates 7a and 7b, a normal symbol display attached to the big winning device 9 is provided. The symbol of the container 13 is displayed in a fluctuating manner for a predetermined time (a
Second), and stops when the determined symbol coincides with a preset symbol, and the opening / closing symbol starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 8a arranged at the lower part of the symbol display device 10 is moved for a predetermined time. , To make it easier to accept game balls. It should be noted that the number of game balls stored through the starting gates 7a and 7b while the symbol of the ordinary symbol display 13 is fluctuating is a maximum of four.
The storage lamps (four LEDs) 12 installed on the left and right sides of the LED light up.

Then, when the game ball wins the symbol starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 8a and the symbol starting port 8b provided above the symbol starting port, a variable display game which will be described in detail later is started.
It should be noted that the maximum number of winning balls in the symbol starting ports 8a and 8b is four, and a memory lamp (four LED) installed on the upper part of the symbol display device 10 corresponds to the memory number. )
LR lights up. The big winning device 9 arranged below the symbol starting port 8a opens the opening / closing door 9a when a big hit occurs. Winning openings 11a and 11b are arranged on the left and right of the symbol starting openings 8a and 8b, respectively, and when a game ball wins, a predetermined prize ball is paid out.

Next, a variable display game in the gaming machine having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to a control flow executed in an interruption process. FIG. 2A shows initialization, and when the power of the pachinko machine is turned on (S1), the judgment counter Hc
(The number of circulations of 0 to 329), circulation counters M1, M2, and M3 as symbol selection means for symbol X, circulation counters N1, N2, and N3 as associated symbol selection means for symbol Y, number of re-variations N, and determination memory Q (I) (I = 1 to 4) is initialized. Also, the jackpot probability is set to a low probability.

FIG. 2B shows a judgment counter Hc (0 to 3).
29) and each of the symbol display portions L1 and L in a jackpot or the like.
2, a circulation counter M for selecting a symbol to be confirmed and displayed on L3
1, M2, M3 (0 to 14), circulation counters N1, N
2, N3 (0 to 2) and the re-variation number N (0 to 9) are generated. First, 1 is added to the determination counter Hc every reset time (predetermined time (2 ms)) (S20), and it is determined whether the value of the added determination counter Hc is 330 (S21). When the value of the judgment counter Hc is 330, the value of the judgment counter Hc is initialized (S
22). By this processing, the value of the determination counter Hc becomes 0
The number of circulations is ２９329.

Then, 1 is added to the circulation counter M1 every reset time (predetermined time (2 ms)) (S25), and it is determined whether or not the value of the circulation counter M1 is 15 (S25).
26). When the value of the circulation counter M1 is 15, the circulation counter M1 is initialized, and 1 is added to the circulation counter M2 (S27). Next, it is determined whether or not the circulation counter M2 is 15 (S28). When the value of the circulation counter M2 is 15, the circulation counter M2 is initialized and 1 is added to the circulation counter M3 (S29). ). Then, it is determined whether or not the circulation counter M3 is 15 (S30). When the value of the circulation counter M3 is 15, a process of initializing the circulation counter M3 (S31) is performed, thereby performing the processing of the circulation counter M3.
The values (0 to 14) of 1, M2, and M3 are symbols X (0 to 9,
AE) corresponds to 15 types.

Further, the same processing as that of the circulation counter M1 is performed for the circulation counters N1, N2, and N3, and 0 is set.
(S31 to S37), and the values (0 to 2) of these circulation counters N1, N2, N3 are set to the associated symbol Y.
("Goo", "choki", "par"). Then, the re-variation number N becomes a circulation number of “0 to 9” by the processing of steps 37 to 39, and will be described in detail later. When N is 1 to 3 as shown in FIG. , The associated symbol Y is selected so that it can be changed again.

The circulation counters M1, M2, M3,
The symbol selected by is displayed as follows. (B) In the event of a big hit, the first symbol display portion L1 and the second symbol display portion L1
In the symbol display part L2 and the third symbol display part L3, a big hit symbol corresponding to the value of the circulation counter M1 (all the same symbols)
Is displayed. (B) At the time of the reach, it does not become a big hit, but the same symbol as the symbol of the value of the circulation counter M1 is displayed on the first symbol display portion L1 and the second symbol display portion L2 as a miss reach symbol. A symbol corresponding to the value of the circulation counter M3 (however, a value different from the circulation counter M1) is displayed on the third symbol display portion L3, and a symbol different from the first symbol display portion L1 is displayed. (C) At the time of departure, the circulation counter M is displayed on the first symbol display portion L1, the second symbol display portion L2, and the third symbol display portion L3.
1. A symbol corresponding to the value of the circulation counter M2 (however, a value different from that of the circulation counter M1) and the value of the circulation counter M3 are displayed.

The accompanying symbol Y displayed on the first symbol display portion L1, the second symbol display portion L2, and the third symbol display portion L3 is displayed corresponding to the values of the circulation counters N1, N2, N3 selected as appropriate. However, in the case of “big hit” and “reach”, and when the number N of re-changes is “1 to 3”, FIG.
(B) is selected, and the third symbol display section L is selected.
The condition for the symbol 3 to change again is that the associated symbol Y3 in the third symbol display L3 wins both the associated symbols Y1 and Y2 in the first symbol display L1 and the second symbol display L2 in the Janken game. If you have. For example, when the number of re-variations N (= NN) is “1”, as shown in FIG. 4B, the accompanying symbols Y1, Y3, and Y2 are “Goo”,
"Par" and "Goo", and the accompanying pattern Y3 (Par)
Since it is superior to the accompanying symbols Y1 and Y2 (Goo),
The symbol of the third symbol display portion L3 is changed again. Note that N (= N
The same applies when N) is "2" or "3", and a description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 3 shows the processing of a winning ball which has won the symbol starting ports 8a and 8b. First, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the symbol starting ports 8a and 8b (S7).
1) If no prize is won, this process ends. Next, it is determined whether or not the determination memory Q (1) is “0” (S7).
3) If it is "0", the variable display game of the winning sphere is being executed or there is no winning sphere, so the value of the counter I is set to 1 (S74). That is, addresses (1 to 4) for storing the determination memory Q described in detail in step 81 and thereafter are set.

On the other hand, when the judgment memory Q (1) is not "0", it is judged whether or not the value of the judgment memory Q (2) is "0" (S75). The counter I is set to 2 (S76). Hereinafter, the determinations on the determination memories Q (3) and Q (4) are sequentially performed, and the value of the counter I is set (S77 to S80). Also,
When the determination memory Q (4) is not “0”, the winning sphere is ignored because there is already the maximum storage (four), and the processing of this routine ends. Note that the winning ball determination memory Q (I) contributing to the variable display game includes:
Since the storage lamp LR provided on the symbol display device 10 is turned on in response to the number other than "0", the player can know the number of remaining variable display games.

Then, the read judgment counter Hc is read.
It is determined whether the value of (0-329) is "7" (S81). If it is "7", 1 is written to the determination memory Q (I) in order to generate a big hit in the variable display game described later (S82). Next, when the value of the determination counter Hc (0 to 329) is “80 to 90”, a reach is performed, and a reach action is performed in a variable display game to be described later, but it is finally out, and the determination memory Q (I) Is written (S83, S84), otherwise, 3 is written in the determination memory Q (I) to deviate (S85). By the above processing, the determination memory Q (I) (I = 1 to 4) is “1” in the case of the big hit, “2” in the case of the reach (not big hit), and “3” in the case of the miss. Is stored.

Next, FIG. 4 is a control flow showing the concept of performing the processing of the variable display game for the winning balls having won the symbol starting ports 8a and 8b. First, the variable display game is stored (the determination memory Q (1)). ) Is 0) or not (S)
101), when the value is "0", there is no winning ball, so this process is terminated.
(1) is stored in the storage variable QQ, and the determination memory Q
The value of (I) is shifted to the determination memory Q (I-1),
Q (I) (the maximum value of I) other than “0” is set to “0” to deal with a new winning ball (S102).

The symbol change signal is displayed on the symbol display L in the form of a first symbol display L1, a second symbol display L2, and a third symbol display L3, as shown in FIG. The symbol X and the associated symbol Y are started to fluctuate all at once with the pattern X and the shading that does not disturb the symbol (S103). Then, in selecting a stop symbol, first, it is determined whether or not a big hit (QQ = 1) or a reach (QQ = 2) (S104), and in the case of a big hit, the first symbol display unit L1, In the second symbol display section L2 and the third symbol display section L3, a big hit symbol (all the same symbols) corresponding to the value of the circulation counter M1 is set to be definitely displayed (S105). Also, at the time of the reach, the first symbol display portion L1 and the second symbol display portion L2.
Displays the same symbol as the value of the circulation counter M1, and the third symbol display portion L3 displays a symbol corresponding to the value of the circulation counter M3 (however, a value different from the value of the circulation counter M1). (105).

At the same time, the re-variation number N, which is the circulation number, is stored in the stored re-variation number "NN" (S105), and the stored re-variation number NN of the associated symbol lottery means is "1, 2, 3". (Probability: 3/10) is determined (S1).
06). And, if applicable, as an accompanying design,
As shown in FIG. 4B, when the number of stored re-variations “NN” is “1”, the associated symbols Y1, Y3, and Y2 are “Goo”, “Par”, “Goo”, and the stored re-variation number “NN”. Is "2", the associated symbols Y1, Y3, and Y2 are "par", "choki", "par", and when the number of memory re-variations "NN" is "3", the associated symbols Y1, Y3, and Y2 are It is selected as “choki”, “goo”, or “choki” (S107).

In this step 107, since the symbol X3 of the third symbol display portion L3 changes again, the determined symbol selected in step 105 may be displayed as a stopped symbol from the beginning, but other symbols may be displayed. Is displayed as a stop symbol, for example, the stored re-variation number “N” is stored in the circulation counter M1.
It is desirable to select a symbol corresponding to the number obtained by adding "N". In other words, the difference between the stop symbol and the fixed symbol is a display of a lost symbol at first, but it is preferable in that the big hit symbol is displayed after the change, so that the game can be excited for the player.

As described above, the storage re-variation number NN (0 to 0)
9) selects “1, 2, 3” with a probability of 3/10, and with this probability, at the time of jackpot and reach,
The third symbol display section L3 is configured to re-change the symbol, thereby diversifying the game and exhibiting the re-change fun.

On the other hand, when the number of storage re-variations NN is 1, 2,
When it is not 3 (probability 7/10), the accompanying symbols Y1, Y
2 and Y3 are set to those corresponding to the values of the circulation counters N1, N2 and N3, but by accident when they correspond to FIG. (S108). If it is determined in step 104 that there is a deviation (QQ = 3), the same processing as in step 108 is performed.

Next, the symbol display portions L1, L2, L3 are sequentially displayed.
The process of stopping the symbol X and the associated symbol Y will be described. In addition, this accompanying symbol Y is a symbol display portion L1, L2,
The final display may be performed simultaneously with L3, or may be displayed after all the symbol display units L1, L2, L3 are stopped.
First, in this variable display game, a jackpot (QQ =
1) or whether it is reach (QQ = 2) or not (S110), and if it is off (QQ = 3), the symbols X (X1 to X3) associated with the selected symbols are added in steps 109 and 108. The symbol Y (Y1 to Y3) is displayed in the first symbol display section L1 (S1
11), display on the second symbol display portion L2 (S112) and the third symbol display portion L3 (S113), and perform the de-clamping process.

It is to be noted that the symbol display section L in this departure processing
Since the accompanying symbols Y (Y1 to Y3) displayed on 1, L2 and L3 are not re-variable combinations, the symbols X (X1 to X3) are definitely displayed and the variable display game is ended. For example, as shown in FIG. 5A, the symbols X1, X3, X2 are "7, 3, 3", and the associated symbols Y1, Y3, Y2 are "par, choki, choki". This accompanying pattern Y3
(Choice) is superior to the associated symbol Y1, but is "Aiko" with the associated symbol Y2. Therefore, the associated symbol Y (Y1 to Y3) of this combination does not change the symbol of the third symbol display portion L3 again, and even if the symbol X3 of the third symbol display portion L3 changes again, it becomes a big hit symbol. No.

On the other hand, in step 110, if it is a jackpot (QQ = 1) or a reach (QQ = 2),
To execute the reach action, first, the symbol X1 (and the accompanying symbol Y1) are displayed on the first symbol display portion L1 (S1).
115) Next, the same symbol X2 (and) the associated symbol Y2 as the symbol X1 is also displayed on the second symbol display portion L2 (S11).
6), the reach mode is displayed. Next, it is determined again whether or not a big hit (QQ = 1) (S117). If it is not a big hit, the symbol X3 of the third symbol display portion L3 is determined.
Is displayed at a variable speed that is visible to the player, and then the symbol X3 and the associated symbol Y3 are stopped and displayed (S120, S121).

Then, the memory re-variation number NN is "1, 2,.
3 is determined (S122), and if neither is determined, the associated symbol combination Y (Y1 to Y3) is determined.
Does not change the symbol X3 of the third symbol display portion L3 again, so this variable display game ends. On the other hand, when the memory re-variation number NN is any of “1, 2, 3”, FIG.
Since any of the accompanying symbols in (B) has been selected, the third
The symbol X3 of the symbol display section is changed again (S123), and then, in the step 107, the stopped symbol (step 1)
21) is selected as a symbol corresponding to the number obtained by adding the number of stored re-variations “NN”.
The symbol corresponding to the number obtained by subtracting is confirmed and displayed (S12).
4). The symbol X3 is the off symbol selected in the step 105.

As described above, in the reach, after the reach action is performed, when the number of stored re-variations "NN" is "1, 2, 3", the symbol of the third symbol display portion L3 is re-varied. Do not do otherwise. For example, as shown in FIG. 5B, the display mode in step 121 is such that symbols X1, X3, X2 (“7, 3,
7 "), accompanying symbols Y1, Y3, Y2 (" goo, choki,
Goo "), so this accompanying pattern Y3 (choki)
Since the symbols are lost to the accompanying symbols Y1 and Y2, the symbols in the third symbol display portion L3 are not changed again. However, as shown in FIG. 5C, the display mode in step 121 is such that the symbols X1, X3, X2 (“7, 3, 7”), the associated symbols Y1,
Since they are Y3 and Y2 (“par, choki, par”), the associated symbol Y3 (choki) is superior to the associated symbols Y1 and Y2, so the symbol of the third symbol display portion L3 is re-varied. Gives the player a sense of expectation that a big hit will occur, but since this process is a reach (QQ = 2) that does not make a big hit, the missing symbol is definitely displayed.

Next, the processing in the case of a big hit will be described. In the above step 117, when the big hit (QQ = 1), the symbol X3 of the third symbol display portion L3 is played as in the case of the reach. After displaying the reach action at a variable speed that can be seen by the user (S131),
The symbol X3 and the associated symbol Y3 are stopped and displayed (S13).
2). Then, it is determined whether or not the stored re-variation number NN is any of “1, 2, 3” (S133), and if not, the associated symbol combination Y (Y1 to Y3) is the third. Since the symbol X3 of the symbol display section L3 does not change again, the jackpot symbol is displayed on the symbol display sections L1 to L3 from the beginning, and thereafter, a jackpot process is performed (S136). On the other hand, when the stored re-variation number NN is any one of “1, 2, 3”, any of the accompanying symbols in FIG. 4B has been selected, and the symbol X3 on the third symbol display section is re-varied. Therefore, after changing the symbol X3, in the step 107,
Corresponds to the number obtained by subtracting the number of memory re-variations "NN" to re-select the symbol corresponding to the number obtained by adding the number of memory re-variations "NN" selected as the stop symbol (displayed in step 132) to the original symbol. The symbol to be displayed is determined and displayed (S135). That is,
This symbol X3 is the jackpot symbol selected in step 105, and thereafter, a jackpot process is performed (S13).
6).

From the above, at this jackpot,
After performing a reach action, the number of memory changes "NN"
Is "1, 2, 3", the symbol of the third symbol display portion L3 is re-varied, but not performed at other times. For example, as shown in FIG. 5 (C), the display mode in step 132 is such that symbols X1, X3, X2 (“7, 3,
7 "), accompanying symbols Y1, Y3, Y2 (" par, choki,
Par)), this accompanying pattern Y3 (choki)
Since it is superior to the accompanying symbols Y1 and Y2, the symbols in the third symbol display portion L3 are re-varied, and the symbol display portions L1, L2,
A big hit symbol is displayed on L3 (S135). or,
As shown in FIG. 5 (D), the display mode in step 132 is that of symbols X1, X3, X2 ("7, 7, 7") and associated symbols Y1, Y3, Y2 ("goo, choki, goo") The big hit symbol is displayed, and since the accompanying symbol Y3 (choki) loses to the accompanying symbols Y1 and Y2, the third symbol display section L
The jackpot symbol is determined and displayed without re-changing the symbol of No. 3. However, as shown in FIG.
2 are displayed in the form of symbols X1, X3, X2 ("7,
7, 7 "), and the jackpot symbols of the accompanying symbols Y1, Y3, Y2 (" par, choki, par ") are displayed, but since the accompanying symbol Y3 (choki) is superior to the associated symbols Y1, Y2. By changing the symbol of the third symbol display portion L3 again, the player again becomes a jackpot symbol or suspicious, but in this case, the symbol jackpot (QQ = 1), so the symbol display portion The big hit symbol is displayed again on L1, L2, and L3 (S135). (However, in this case, in step 107, the symbol displayed in step 132 is not changed to the symbol corresponding to the number obtained by adding the storage re-variation number “NN”). In addition, as the opposite of this case, the big hit symbol is displayed in step 121 to give the player a temporary joy, and the symbol of the third symbol display portion L3 is changed again according to the condition of the accompanying symbol Y, and finally, Alternatively, a "reach" for confirming and displaying a missing symbol may be adopted (S123, S124).

As described above, the symbol display sections L1, L2, L
3 has a symbol X (X1 to X3) and an associated symbol Y (Y1 to X3).
Y3) is displayed, and according to the mode of the accompanying symbol Y,
With the configuration in which the symbol of the symbol display section L3 is changed again, a new and interesting variable display game is achieved.

Incidentally, the accompanying symbol Y (Y1, Y
2, Y3) are the symbols X displayed on the symbol display portions L1 to L3.
(X1, X2, X3), but it does not necessarily correspond, that is, the number of display of the associated symbol Y is arbitrary, and the associated symbol Y is a symbol as described above. Differently from the above, it may be displayed in a story style, and it may be configured such that it is possible to determine whether or not the symbol X of the symbol display unit can be changed again by the accompanying symbol Y. Also, the accompanying symbol Y (Y1, Y
2, Y3) are the symbols X displayed on the symbol display portions L1 to L3.
It is not necessary to display at the same place as (X1, X2, X3), and it may be another place.

In the above example, the reach and the jackpot are limited, and only the third symbol display portion L3 changes again. However, the change can be made even in the case of deviation or reach. . In addition, the variable symbol display section is the first
The symbol display section L1 or the second symbol display section L2 may be used, and further, the first symbol display section L1 and the second symbol display section L2.
In both cases, it can sometimes be configured to be variable in all the symbol design display sections, and it can be configured by selecting a re-variable symbol display section in various combinations according to the game content. Not even. In addition, in addition to the symbol, the symbol design can be re-varied (or re-selected as a jackpot, etc.) of any of the symbol display portions via voice, light, etc., thereby providing a new and interesting game. Machine.

The lottery means selects whether or not the symbol in the symbol display section is to be changed again. The probability is based on a preset probability (3/10 in the above example). In consideration of the gaming state (for example, the number of jackpots, the number of reach, the number of variable display games, etc.) before the lottery is performed, the probability may be changed as appropriate. For example, as the number of jackpots, the number of reach, and the number of variable display games are increased, it is possible to change with a high probability so that the possibility of changing again can be displayed according to various game states. You may comprise. In this case, a counter may be provided in the control flow for the number of jackpots and the like, and the probability may be changed by the counter, and a specific flowchart is omitted.

Next, the accompanying symbol Y in the above description is an example of "goo, choki, par" of the Janken game. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the accessory symbol Y is configured to be selectable from a plurality of types of accessory symbols. Demonstrate the fun of the game. As the multiple types of accompanying patterns, (1) besides goo, choki, par,
(2) rain, wind, sun, (3) wind, fire, mountain, (4) besides plus, neutral, minus, etc., combinations of fire, match and water, large and small numbers, water, oil and fire, etc. Alternatively, it may be possible to select whether or not to re-change according to a preset rule. In addition, these accompanying symbols can be selected according to the number of jackpots, the number of reach, the number of variable display games, etc., and it is possible to exhibit the interestingness by changing the attached symbols, and to determine the number of jackpots from the selected attached symbol. I can guess. In this case, the number of jackpots and the like may be provided by providing a counter in the control flow and selecting any of the accompanying symbols by the counter, and a specific flowchart is omitted.

Also, on the upper left of the storage dish 4 in front of the gaming machine,
An operating means (push button) S is provided, and each time the push button S is pressed, the associated symbol modes shown in FIG. 6 are (1) goo, choki, par, (2) rain, wind, sun, (3)... Are displayed on the symbol display L. And, as it is, for example,
By leaving it for 5 seconds, the accompanying symbol displayed on the symbol display L is selected. For this reason, the player can play a game with a favorite accompanying symbol using the operation means.
A specific diagram of this control flow is omitted.

In performing the change again, the theme story to be displayed on the symbol display section may be selectable. For example, when the accompanying symbol is “rain, wind, sun”, when the symbol selected when changing again is a wind, for example, when the symbol X is a wind, it is a story style to blow or select the symbol X with the theme of wind. "A theme story" displayed on the screen, "B theme story" displayed in a story style to discard or select the pattern X with the theme of the sun in the case of the sun, and a pattern with the theme of rain when it is the rain Select and display "C theme story" in a story style to discard or select X, or prepare a plurality of "A to C theme stories" in advance and draw one of them by lottery or the like. By selecting and displaying, the interest can be improved as compared with the case where the same symbol is simply displayed in a variable manner. That is, a plurality of theme stories are provided in advance, and may be selected depending on the accompanying symbols or may be selected without depending on them. Performing the re-change in the form of the selected theme story is different for the player. It can give an interesting taste. Needless to say, the present invention can be applied to other types of pachinko machines and other types of game machines, in addition to the types of pachinko machines described in the above embodiments.

[0038]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, in the variable display game, the symbols in the symbol display section are configured to be re-variable by the combination of the associated symbols, so that the deviated symbols and the like are temporarily displayed. Even if it is done, there is a possibility that the symbol of the symbol display section will change again, resulting in a big hit. In the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the probability that the lottery means can be re-varied is determined by considering the gaming state before the lottery is performed. To show the fun of. In the gaming machine according to the third aspect, there are a plurality of types of accessory symbols, and the accessory symbols are selected in consideration of a game state (the number of jackpots, etc.). It is possible to estimate the number of jackpots and the like from the associated symbols. Since the gaming machine according to claim 4 is selected from a plurality of types of accompanying symbols via the operation means,
The player can play the game with the attached symbol desired by the player. In the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, since a re-variable display is performed in a symbol mode selected from a plurality of re-variable symbol modes, a new interest can be given to the player.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine (pachinko machine).

FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams showing initialization of various variables and creation of a determination counter Hc and the like.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a control flow showing the concept of winning ball processing.

FIG. 4A is a diagram showing a concept of a control flow of a variable display game, and FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a combination of accompanying symbols that change again.

FIGS. 5 (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E) are diagrams showing a display mode of a symbol X and an accompanying symbol Y shown on a symbol display.

FIG. 6 is a view showing an associated symbol mode.

[Explanation of symbols]

 7a, 7b starting gate 9 big winning prize 8a symbol starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 8b symbol starting port 10 symbol display device 13 ordinary symbol indicator L symbol indicator L1 to L3 symbol indicator X (X1, X2, X3) Symbol Y (Y1, Y2, Y3) Attached symbol

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine comprising a symbol display device capable of displaying a plurality of symbol display portions, wherein a variable display game for displaying a fixed symbol on the symbol display portion in response to a symbol change signal is performed. A game machine characterized in that the symbols of the symbol display section are configured to be re-variable by the combination of the associated symbols after the symbols of the symbol display section are stopped and displayed in correspondence with the symbols. . 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the probability that the lottery means can be changed again is determined based on a probability of considering a gaming state before the lottery is performed. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein one of a plurality of types of accompanying symbols is selected in consideration of a gaming state. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein any one of a plurality of types of accompanying symbols is selected via the operation means. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of symbol modes which change again, and displaying the symbols in any one of the symbol modes.